LOGINSienna’s POV
That morning, sunlight filtered through the thin curtains of the hospital’s VIP room, wrapping the space in a soft glow. I was still half-asleep when I felt my bed gently shake. Noah’s cheerful voice reached my ears.“Mommy, Mommy, wake up. Today you can go home, right?” His voice was so full of excitement that I smiled, even though my eyes were still heavy.I slowly opened my eyes, and there was my child’s bright face, greeting me with a wide smile. His hair was a lSienna's POV I still couldn’t stop smiling after Noah’s match ended. It felt like a huge weight had finally been lifted off my chest. Watching Noah stand in that ring, fighting until the very end, then winning honestly, I still could barely believe it. My son had really grown up. Maybe all this time, I’d been so busy being afraid that I forgot to see that. I stood beside Noah, occasionally fixing his slightly messy hair damp from sweat. The bouquet was still in his hands while Liam stayed busy checking the photos he had taken earlier. “Oh, this one’s good,” I said while looking at his phone screen. “You can totally see Noah smiling.” “Mommy.” Noah complained immediately, embarrassed. I laughed softly. “What? You look handsome.” Noah let out a helpless sigh right away. Honestly It had been so long since I’d seen that expression on him. A relaxed expression. One that wasn’t
Noah's POV I looked up toward the stands.Mommy was. Laughing at the same time hugging Daddy tightly before waving that giant banner again like the proudest person in the world.Nearby Rachel was still standing there watching me.This time her gaze wasn’t cold. Instead it held something softer.I let out a breath.Then without realizing it I smiled a little.Everything I went through finally felt worth it.Once the match ended and the atmosphere calmed down a little I finally climbed down from the ring with my body feeling weak.My breathing still hadn’t fully returned to normal sweat soaking my face and neck yet somehow my chest felt light.Really light.After a few steps down Mommy ran toward me first.“Noah!"The second she wrapped me in a tight hug.I stumbled slightly becaus
Noah's POV My breathing was a mess.That was the only thing running through my mind as my body nearly got trapped against the ring ropes. My arms felt heavy, my jaw throbbed from the earlier hit, and the roar of the crowd blended into a dizzying hum inside my ears.My opponent still stood in front of me with a confident stare.As if he already knew I was running out of energy.I stepped back half a pace while trying to steady my breathing.Don’t fall.Don’t lose now.Coach kept shouting from outside the ring, but my head was too crowded to catch his words clearly.“Noah!”That voice cut through all the noise.Mommy.I glanced toward the audience for a second.Mommy stood there gripping that huge banner with a panicked expression. Daddy stood beside her, watching the match with tense eyes.Then Mommy shouted again.“Noah, don’t give up!”My chest tightened instantly.Not because of exhaustion. Something else hit me
Noah's POV Spectators had already started filling the place since earlier in the afternoon. Loud music blasted through the speakers while staff members rushed back and forth around the building.Other fighters were also preparing themselves with serious expressions on their faces. Some looked calm, while others looked just as nervous as I felt.I adjusted the bag on my shoulder while taking a slow breath. Today truly felt real now.The coach called for us to head straight into the participants’ area. I walked together with the others toward the arena hallway.But my steps suddenly slowed when my eyes accidentally caught sight of something in the audience stands. And the moment I realized what it was, I stopped completely.Mommy and Daddy were already sitting there. They had arrived earlier than I expected.What almost made me want to hide my face immediately was the huge banner they were holding. I instantly closed my eyes for a second out of e
Noah's POVI sat by the window on the bus. Put my bag next to me. The bus started moving away from the training center.I rested my head on the window. Watched the city streets get busier in the morning. My hand tightened around my phone in my hoodie pocket without me realizing it. I unlocked the screen for a moment.There was a message from Mom a minutes ago.[We’re on our way. Good luck!]I looked at the message for a time.Then I smiled a little to myself.It was weird.Usually Moms excessive worrying annoyed me.Now it makes me feel calmer.I typed a reply.[Drive safely.]After sending it I locked my phone again. Stared ahead.My heart was still beating fast.This time it wasn’t because I was afraid of being alone.Because now I knew there would be someone in the audience today who
Noah's POV I stared at my reflection in the locker room mirror for a long moment.The hand wraps were secured neatly around both of my hands. A black hoodie covered part of my body, while a small bag filled with my gear sat ready on the chair beside me.Today was fight day.For some reason, everything felt different compared to normal training days. Even the morning air felt heavier. Voices outside sounded louder, footsteps constantly moving back and forth.I took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. Calm down.I had trained all this time for today. The locker room door opened.The coach walked in with a clipboard in his hand.“Noah.”I immediately turned toward him.“We need to leave now,” he said. “The bus is ready.”I gave a small nod.“Yeah.”The coach stared at me for a few seconds longer before walking closer.Now he stood right in front of me. His expres
Liam's POV I remembered this morning, before all of this. Sienna looked tense, her shoulders stiff, her thoughts clearly elsewhere. And now the change was real. Not because I had done anything grand. Just because I was there. Accompanying her. Listening. Not leaving.Maybe that was what
Sienna's POV After finishing all my notes, I closed my laptop and reached for my phone. The clock on the wall showed a little past one. I had to be at Rudolf’s studio in two hours. If I left at two, I would arrive right on time.But there was one more thing I needed to do to let Liam kno
Sienna's POV The trip home felt very different from the journey earlier. Back then, I had been filled with nerves and worry, as if I were about to face the biggest test of my life. Now, my chest felt lighter instead. There was space, there was light, and something was slowly growing, somethi
Sienna's POV My thoughts drifted back to Liam. The way his voice had sounded earlier. Calm. Trusting. Not interrogating, not controlling, just present. I realized how rare that feeling was: being supported without being watched. It gave me a kind of courage I hadn’t not







