LOGINNoah's POV
The scent of sweat and fake leather struck me as soon as I walked into a training room.The ring was still there. Just like always.Shiny lights hung over it, showing each spot with no place to hide.I took a big breath. My body right away complained.The hurt was still all around. My arm felt big, my belly got tight each time I took a deep breath, and the cuts from yesterday’s mishap still hurted.But I kepLiam's POV I smiled not knowing why. This is Sienna.No matter if she was unhappy, sad or carried troubles in her heart, she always could smile in the presence of children. She opened the first page of the book."Once upon a time, there was a bird living alone in the forest." The kids immediately directed their attention to the picture in the book."He had beautiful wings but he was too scared to fly far away since he could get lost."A little boy raised his hand. "Why was he afraid, Ma'am?"Sienna smiled. "Because he had never tried.""Did the bird eventually fly?"Sienna nodded. "One day, he saw other birds flying toward a beautiful valley."She turned the page. "The little bird wanted to go with them, but he was afraid.""Then what happened?""He finally asked his mother, 'What if I fall?'"The children fell silent. Sienna looked at each of them before she continued."His mother answered, 'If you fall, you can try flying again.
Liam's POV The back of Sienna still faced me, looking towards the playground. There was commotion coming from the children of Light Noah Foundation, as their courtyard was alive with laughter.While some children ran after the soap bubbles thrown to them by the volunteers, while others were seated on the swings and enjoying themselves. Every time I saw Sienna with them, it always brought a feeling of relief to me.But not today. Despite being just a few steps apart from each other, I always felt that there is some distance between us. That's why I took a deep breath before calling out her name."Sienna."Silence followed. "Hmm?""Could we talk?"Sienna turned towards me with a face devoid of emotions. "About what?""About us." I ensured that my tone was calm as well. "I don't want our relationship to continue like this."She did not utter anything. "Do you not feel comfortable discussing things here? We could go back home."I looked towards t
Sienna's POV"You’re welcome, Ma’am."He took a deep breath and then glanced around the storage room. Everything was organized well here. The food boxes were put on one side, the school supplies – on another, while the medicine boxes and the other stuff necessary for the clinic had been separated so that they would be easily found.I smiled, seeing the results. "You really helped a lot today."Joshua shook his head. "It wasn’t much, Ma’am. Besides, I’m happy to help."I looked at him for a few seconds. There was some sincerity in this young man that was impossible not to notice, because he had never asked anything in return and had helped all along without letting me be indebted to him."You study at college, don’t you?""Yes.""Architecture?"Joshua nodded. "Final semester."I smiled slightly. "So you will graduate soon.""Hopefully.""Do you already have any plans for after graduation?"Joshua seemed to think for a bit.
Sienna's POVFinally, the car entered the courtyard of the Noah's Light Foundation. I released a soft sigh as the tenseness in my shoulder relaxed.Despite thinking that this trip would be awkward, it seemed to pass smoothly. Maybe it was due to the fact that Joshua is an attentive listener or because he never pressed me to reveal things that I wasn't ready to say."I think we have arrived." said Joshua as he shut off the engine.I smiled gently. "Thank you for driving me here.""It's nothing, ma'am."Immediately after, Joshua got out of the car. Even before I could open the door, Joshua was already beside me opening it for me."I am impressed. You are very polite." I said while laughing softly.Joshua scratched the back of his neck. "That's what I am used to."I got out of the car and opened the trunk. "Okay. We will bring everything here slowly."Joshua nodded as he immediately picked up the biggest box.I took two bags of fruits and sev
Sienna's POV Joshua smiled slightly. "Maybe I was like that when I was a kid too."I giggled lightly. "Maybe."I looked at the road again. "He also loved eating chocolate biscuits. Every time we went grocery shopping, he would put them in the shopping cart."Joshua laughed slightly. "There was actually such a kid who used to do that."I joined him with laughter, but my eyes started to water. "Yes."I breathed deeply. "And he also loved drawing. Airplanes, cars, houses. Sometimes it was very hard to understand, but he was always so proud to show me what he drew."Joshua continued to listen without interruption. I could not understand why I told him about it, maybe it was because these memories were mine for too long."After he was gone." I stopped for a while. "It seemed that my whole life was stopped as well."Joshua did not interrupt me. "The first six years were very hard for me. Each corner of this house reminded me of him. Even the sound of c
Sienna's POVAfter putting all the groceries in the trunk, Joshua started closing it. "There, it is all done."I released a relieved sigh. "If it wasn't you, I would still be picking up oranges."Joshua laughed. "Surely."I laughed along too. I couldn't remember when was the last time I laughed this calmly. Joshua took a glance at the trunk that was filled up."Wow, that is a lot. All for the foundation?"I nodded. "Yes. Food, vitamins, and medicine. One of the kids had a fever today, so I wanted to buy all that I need while I'm here."Immediately after, Joshua's face took on an admiring look. "You care about them."I smiled. "They feel like family to me."Joshua nodded slowly. "They are lucky to have you."I gazed at him. "I am the lucky one. I got the opportunity to meet them."Joshua smiled sincerely. We were silent for several seconds until he gazed up at the orange-colored sky."Miss Sienna.""Yes?""Do you dri
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







