LOGINSienna’s POVAs soon as we got home I did not give myself time to sit down. I carried the grocery bags into the kitchen and pulled out the ingredients one by one. I had eggs, chicken, meat, vegetables and fruit. Within minutes the kitchen counter was completely covered.I took a breath. There was no time to stop. I started immediately.Water ran from the faucet as I quickly washed the ingredients. My hands moved automatically. The knife got to work, chopping vegetables, slicing meat, cracking eggs. The sounds of the kitchen usually felt comforting. Now they sounded like a race against time.Every now and then my eyes drifted toward the clock. It was still morning.. Time felt like it was moving far too quickly. I only had one chance to see Noah from twelve to one. One hour. I did not want to waste a second of that time because I was not ready.I turned on the stove, one burner, two three at
Sienna's POV Liam looked at me flatly.“You haven’t even showered.”“I can be quick.”He shook his head lightly with a quiet laugh.“Come on,” I said again. “We need to go now.”He at last let out a breath before slowly getting up.“Alright.”I didn't wait for him. I quickly turned and walked out of a room.My mind was full of all the stuff we had to get.Healthy grub. Simple things to munch. Stuff that can help him get back his power.I had already imagined it all.Making him eat. Feeding him myself if I had to.Since this time I wasn’t going to just stay quiet. I didn’t mind if he got mad. I didn’t mind if he said no.What was important is that he ate. That he kept strong. And that he didn’t hurt himself anymore,A few minutes later, we were ready. I stood by the front door waiting for Liam, g
Sienna's POV Morning came too quickly.I didn’t even feel like I had really rested. The moment I opened my eyes, the first thing that came to mind again was Noah.I quickly got out of bed. I couldn’t just stay there any longer.I walked into the kitchen and opened a fridge.Then I froze and emptied.Not fully bare, but there was nothing good enough. Nothing that felt right for Noah.How had he been eating all this time? Was he eating properly? Or just eating whatever he could find?A sick feeling settled in my chest again.“No."I moved my head from side to side. This can't keep going in this way.I closed the fridge fast, spun around, and went back to the room.Liam was still asleep.I walked over. Gently shook his arm.“Liam."He let out a groan, still half asleep.“Sienna?"
Sienna's POV That night, I didn’t really sleep.I lay next to Liam, looking at the black roof while my mind kept whirling non-stop. Each time I shut my eyes, all I could picture was Noah’s face, hurt, tired but still hard-headed and set on his goals. The noise of blows hitting the ring still rang in my ears.I turned to my side again and again.Until Liam's voice broke the quiet next to me.“Sienna.”I faced him. He had cracked his eyes a bit, peeking at me in the dark.“You’re still awake?”I shook my head lightly.“I can’t sleep.” My answer was honest.He gave a soft breath and moved a bit nearer.“Try to take a break,” he said softly “We will go there again tomorrow.”I looked at him, wishing I could do exactly that.Sleep and Rest. Forget everything for just a few hours.But how
Sienna's POV The ride home was much more calm than when we had arrived. The gentle buzz of the motor filled the quiet of night. I sat still looking out a window at the street passing by.The city lights went by one after another.They were all weak. For some reason every one of them made me think of Noah.I shut my eyes for a bit. All I could see was him in the ͏circle. He moved in a manner. He took hits without stepping. His eyes stayed on like nothing was there except him and the gameMy chest felt tight once more. "I still can't think of it."Liam, who was next to me, glanced at me some. "What do you think?""I did not know a thing." My voice felt very weary."All this time he was going there to practice. His body turned out like that." I swallowed hard and said, "I had no clue."Liam didn't answer away.I let out a laugh. It was bitter.
Sienna's POV The auto at last stopped in front of the spot again.The same spot that, not long ago, had made me feel like I’d lost my boy and, at the same time found him again in a whole new way of himself.I stared out the window.The low lights, the soft noises coming from inside, and the door that looked to be between our world and the world Noah picked.The auto door popped open. Noah got out first. I didn’t budge right off till my legs at last went, Liam getting out next to me.I didn’t want this to end like this.Not tonight.“Noah,” I called.He stopped and glanced back slightly.I moved near, trying to keep in check all I wished to say all at a time."Don’t miss Mommy's calls any more, okay." I said soft but strong.I gazed at him strongly, asking without really asking.He looked at me for a bit before he
Sienna's POV I followed them to the front door. Liam opened it, holding Noah’s back so the child wouldn’t run out too fast. Before stepping outside, Liam turned slightly.“Sienna, take care of yourself.”I smiled gently. “Always.”The door closed.And the house felt a little
Sienna's POV Liam burst out laughing, nearly choking. “See? That’s why you have to eat other things too. Daddy bought salad as well.”Noah stared at the bowl of salad as if it were an alien object from another planet. “But that’s leaves.”“Leaves that make you stronger,” Li
Liam's POV The meeting finally came to an end. My head felt heavy after discussing shooting schedules, budgets, and revisions to the advertising concept. One by one, the teams dispersed, and all I wanted was to go back to my room, take a hot shower, and sleep.I had just stood
Liam's POV I snapped back to attention and shook my head lightly. “No. Everything is fine.”She nodded, as professional as ever. She didn’t ask further, didn’t try to guess her boss’s thoughts like most secretaries might. Sometimes, I appreciated that.When the boarding announcement







