Author's Note

Jared and Leah did become friends again but their interests lay somewhere else. They realised they were made for bigger things and they would do that outside the cave they once existed as lovers and even if something were to happen between them, it would take more time than expected for it to happen.

Aly, Aarav, Jared, Jack and Leah remained friends but things would change over time. Work, family, life and ambition would force that circle to expand to others too.

You may imagine that Leah and Jared ended up together or not. You are the author of that story, a work of fiction is a work of fiction.

Author’s Note (I hope this doesn’t come off as offensive):

I’ve seen some comments about therapy seeming like a bad thing. Therapy is not weakness, it is an admittance that you need help you may not be able to provide yourself. Mental health issues are not a joke and deserve audience. Some of us have been through traumatic experiences, loss of loved ones, accidents, bullying, harassment, to name a few.

The character, Leah, went through all these, each single one mentioned above. There’s no justification for what she did, but you can’t fault her for needing help.

The character, Jared, lost his parents early, was betrayed by someone he considered family and his lover. His unhealthy relationship with work stems from the fact that he’d rather focus on work than how he feels. You can’t fault him either. No amount of money in the world can be a balm to a mind that has been broken. He put himself first when he entered that therapy room, instead of always being the saviour,

Not everyone needs therapy, but those who do should not be shamed for it.

P.S. This isn’t just about the story. There are many people with lives like these and it is important we understand that we don’t journey through life alone. I hope this has shed more light on issues that we may find difficult talking about and little awareness too.

I would implore us to think of the many characters that we come across in our daily lives, just as the many that have been introduced in this book, and how they affect our day. Depending on how we interact with them, our day might either be good or ruined. We should not give people that much power over our lives.

If you have been through a traumatic experience before, I sympathise with you and I hope you find your healing along the way.

This story started about a girl who always wanted to do things without thinking things through, an impulse to act now, think later, but she has loved, lost, grown, made mistakes and is willing to move on. It was about love, loss and healing along the way. I didn't expect the story to turn out this way, but I'm glad it did.

My dear readers, I hope you enjoyed it while it lasted. Thank you all so much for taking your time, effort and coins, to read it. This author is eternally grateful. I love you all!

I will always remain that author that keeps writing,

T. C. SARAH.

P.S. You can check out my other completed book, BREAKING MR CEO'S RULES, a different but similar kind, with a much happier ending. You'll love it.