로그인Emily’s POV
I was still sitting in that restaurant even after Liam disappeared through the door, his footsteps fading away without a single glance back. The air inside felt cold whether from the air conditioning or my own anger slowly piercing my bones, I couldn’t tell. Since earlier, Liam had been like that, constantly pulling away, keeping his distance, as if I were some kind of threat. Yet before he was nothing like this. I tapped the table with my fingertipSienna's POV It was really late at night when I finally heard the front door open.I was sitting in the living room. I stood up right away when I heard it.My heart was racing with a mix of relief and anger.I knew those footsteps well. "Noah." He walked in looking really tired. His hair was a bit messy. He seemed completely exhausted.None of that made me feel any better about what I had been feeling all day.I walked up to him."Where have you been?" I asked him, my voice shaking."Why did you just take off like that?"Noah did not say anything for a moment, he just looked at me. "Can you please just listen to what I have to say l, Mom?"His voice was really calm. He was not arguing with me.For some reason that just made me even more upset. "An explanation?" Then I laughed, but it was not a
Sienna’s POVI carried the tray carefully with a bowl of food, a glass of milk and some fruit on it. My hands were shaking a little. I tried to stay calm.I had been thinking about a lot of things. I was wondering if I was too harsh with Noah night. Maybe I should have talked to him gently. Maybe I should have listened to him more.I stood in front of his door took a breath and then unlocked it.The door opened slowly. "Noah Mommy brought-" My words stopped.The room was empty.I froze at the doorway my eyes looking around the room. I saw the bed, the desk, the chair.. Noah was not there. "Noah?"I stepped inside quickly. "N-Noah?" My voice is shaking now. I opened the bathroom door. It was empty too. I turned around. My heart was beating very fast.Then I saw the window. It was open. The glass was broken.The tray fell from my hands. Crashed t
Noah's POV "Rachel."She turned around looking a little surprised that I spoke up. Her eyebrows went up slightly. "What?"I could see that she did not care about what I was going to say but I did not care about that.I put my hand in my jacket pocket. Pulled out a ticket. I held it for a moment then gave it to her.Rachel looked at the ticket at me. "What is this?"I took a breath. "It is a car race." "I am going to compete in it." She looked a little confused like she did not expect me to say that.I kept talking, my voice a little stronger this time. "Maybe I am not good at painting."I looked at her being honest. "But it is not yet."Rachel did not say anything. She just kept looking at me. I could not tell what she was thinking.I clenched my fist slightly. "N
Noah's POV The cab stopped just in front of the show. I opened the door before the car was fully still. My hands gently went for a picture I had held, like it was the most precious thing in the world.Because that’s exactly what it felt like.This wasn't just a picture, it was proof of my first step.I gazed at the tall structure in front of me, fancy and packed with nicely dressed folks. The smell of paint and cloth already felt close to me even before I walked in.My heart pounded.“I’m here.”I stepped inside.The air was packed, but not loud. All talked in soft tones, looking at each work with deep care. The pale walls had artworks from different creators; some strange, some lifelike, a few really amazing.I swallowed. I couldn’t lose.I walked to the spot given to me. My hands started to peel off the cover of the picture I was holding.
Noah's POV I took a breath then I climbed out the wind felt stronger outside I stood on the edge gripping the wall and the window frame tightly.I whispered, "Do not look," but of course I did and instantly regretted it. It was too high.I swallowed hard. I had come this far. There was no turning slowly. I lowered one foot searching for a foothold, on the outer wall my fingers tightened, gripping hard to keep my balance.A little more, a little more suddenly my foot slipped. my heart shot up into my throat I almost lost my grip my body swayed dangerously but I quickly held on tighter my breathing turned chaotic.“Calm down, calm down."I shut my eyes for a second then I forced myself to focusSlowly and carefully I lowered myself further.One step. Two steps. Finally my feet hit the ground.I let go and stumbled back a few steps.I made it. I actually ma
Noah's POV Dad glanced at me quickly. His look wasn’t mad, wasn’t rough but strong enough to leave no space for a fight.“Eat first.”That was it. No explanation. No answer.Then he turned, and walked to the door, each step feeling very slow in my eyes.“Dad.”I called out again, but he didn’t stop.The door popped open, and before I could say nothing elseBang. It shut again.Click.The sound of the lock echoed through the room. I stood still, not moving or talking for a bit.Then slowly the feeling of disappointment and hurt.An empty laugh came from me. “Good,” I whispered to myself.My hands clenched again. It was not my Mommy who did not believe me now my Daddy too.No one wanted to listen to me, no one trusted me.I stared at the door for a time hoping it would open again this time.
Sienna's POV While Liam remained still, I turned and whispered "I think, maybe it's time to start over." Instead of answering, he looked up and gave me the impression that it was warming my heart. The verdict follows. Even without words, he understood at that moment.Noah
Sienna's POV The main door opened slowly, then came the noise of steps I knew well.Noah quickly turned from his seat and yelled in joy,“Daddy!” before leaping down and rushing to say hi to him.I grinned from the kitchen, still holding a dish I had just cleaned.
Sienna's POV As Liam looked down, I observed his face with a tightening of his jaw and he had stray hair. He was a softly glowing young man who had been exposed to warm light from the lamp above the table. I hadn't had the chance to really see him like this before. He was unlike him, but s
Sienna's POV Within a few minutes of Liam's departure, I was still in my seat, ogling the remains from inside me. As the café became more bustling, glasses clinked, laughter broke out, and an espresso machine hummed up. My thoughts persisted at the table, lingering on despite the gentle con







