Chapter 29

(You’ll be fine)

Lena's Point Of View

He looked at me for a while and was silent. I didn't know what he was going to say next. I felt even worse for saying what I said and lowered my head down again. He tilted my face up and used his thumb to wipe my tears.

"Lena,"

He took a deep breath and looked away from me for a second and looked back at me.

"I understand how you feel. The pressure is overwhelming and you have every right to feel nervous or scared. But I believe in you. You have come so far, too far for you to give up already. I know that you can do it and you won't have to do it alone. I will be with you every step of the way to encouraege you and give you a gentle nudge if you forget antything. I just need you to be strong as you have always been. Hold your head up high and do the best you can. I have complete faith in you."

I felt my heart swell. I had never heard him sound so encouraging. I wanted to wrap my arms around him and pull him into a hug but the 'No Touch' rule was st