: Unspoke

of affection from Aiden on the previous night did not leave her head. Styling herself up was a thing she always did with a lot of passion, perhaps that is why sh

and the newspaper at his disposal. He raised his eyes as she walked in; his fa

here were pancakes, fruits, jam, tea and coffee ready on the table for breakfast bu

id the newspaper he was reading down. "If we can go ou

stion. "I'd like that," she said,

What do you say about visiting the countryside? They still reside in a

xcitement growing. "

ronment shifted from energetic environment to pastoral countryside and woods. Marina had this callus feeling displacing her a

utiful," Marina said as t

by hand towards the house. "I visit this place each time I feel tha

in a style that I would regard as most fitting for a stately wish: big windows that provided an attractive view of the countryside. Ma

air. Aiden was more at ease and disclosed more information about himself and his profession. M

nestled among the trees. Turning at him she

est. The lake was calm with the water looking calm, the blue sky painted on it. There was a

ina replied with a lovely sm

in his, making her look into his eyes. "

e air above the water. Suddenly, Aiden put his hand into his pocket

as studded with minute trinkets that sparkled under the sun. "It's beautiful," she smi

," Aiden whispered softly. "By a long-shot, this ca

round her wrist, feeling a sense of connection to Aiden that wen

ility of the lake. Eventually, Aiden stood and extended his hand

ouse. Inside were two beautiful horses, their coats glossy and wel

a little nervous. "I'

't worry, I will show you how to do it the skil

first, but after a few tries, Aiden was patient enough to help her out. They defined the meaning of free-spirited and close-nit as they

ouraged, you're so natural;

years, she realized that there is more to her, and it was all because of Aiden. They rode for long on the hor

sun started to set. Aiden cooked a more modest though tasty dinner a

e twilight "This has been the b

king right into her eyes

he hearth. Marina sat down on the sofa position and she was amazed at how comfort

you something," Aiden b

she said, so

oth have a chance? Beyo

ed. "I think there is," she said softly. "But it will take time. We'

t to build something real with you, Marina. But I also w

"Thank you, Aiden. I want that too b

e around them. While watching, Marina saw herself a glimmer of hope, an assurance that they can

ht track in life. They still had many miles ahead, but

-

ger. Aiden had to attend a business meeting, and Marina decided to visit a nearby art gallery.

lt like an empowered woman. She slowly but surely was beginning to stand on her own, beginning

? Is th

eague from her old job. "Amira! It's so good

said, her eyes wide with surprise. "I

her old self returning. "It's

the past as they gazed at each other laughing. Seeing Amira was a familiar face that comforted

to her genuinely. "You deserve all the

ugh one in the past but I'm trying

with her own life, her personal goals intact. After work, she thought of going home; however, she changed her mind and dropped by at a

living room looking exhausted but was longing to see Mar

g the bag with books she bought. "I met

smile in his face, "I'm glad. You

ions kept him busy, but he made a concerted effort to spend quality time with Marina. The

ir unspoken feelings. She knew they were both guarded, afraid to fully open up and ris

the library, reading one of the new books. He sat next to her with his face

ide, sensing the seriousness in Ai

tense as he began, "I've been t

e importance of gaining your trust. My goal is to become a dependable presence

ds. "Aiden, you've already done so much. I see the effor

t it's not enough. I want to do more. I want t

we will reach our destination. The correct path is alrea

rip on her hand tig

dence. They knew they had a challenging journey ahead, but with each stride they took, they were creating something t