LOGINWhere My Heart Belongs.....And so, this day has finally come. Tomorrow I graduate from university and take one step closer to fulfilling my dream.I know itâs going to be an emotional day, and Iâm a little nervous. Amelia has been sending messages in our group chat since morningâtoday is officially our last lecture, and tomorrow the graduation ceremony takes place. I packed my bag, and Dante drove me to the university.âIf you need anything, call me, okay?ââOkay.âI kissed him goodbye and got out of the car. Our relationship is in a very romantic phaseâsometimes we argue over small things like an old married couple, other times we fall asleep wrapped in each otherâs arms. But overall, everything between us is wonderful.Before entering the lecture hall, I saw the others. Amelia was so emotional she couldnât hold back her tears. Lily could hardly wait to receive the diploma she had worked so hard for. Noah and I were simply trying to calm Amelia down.As soon as the lecture began, o
Threads of a New LifeAfter the gallery, Dante took me to the restaurant where his old friend works as a chef. He had prepared lapsha just for me, and I can honestly say that Iâve never had anything as delicious since Nanaâs cooking.I was so hungry that I devoured everything they brought. I could see Dante trying not to laugh, but I didnât pay him any attentionâthe food was far too good.While we were sitting in the restaurant, we talked a lot about my plans after universityâwhere I intended to work, what I wanted to do. He asked about every little detail, even things I hadnât thought about yet. He asked if I wanted to go somewhere after graduation. Back then, I was thinking about running away, but now everything was different. I no longer had to rush; I could take a year off, explore places, and simply enjoy life. I loved the idea so much that I thought about it all night, until my eyes grew heavy with sleep.âBaby, if you donât wake up, weâll be late.ââHmm⊠just a little longerâŠâ
The Lady of ShalottThe next morning, when I opened my eyes, I was lying in my bed. I immediately got up and went to the living room. Dante was standing in the kitchen, a cup of coffee in his hand.âGood morning,â he said, leaning against the counter with a smile, though he didnât take his eyes off me.âGood morning,â I replied.âHeading to university?ââYes, but I need to get ready first.ââDonât rush, Iâll drive you.ââOkay.â I turned around, then remembered that he had planned to shower last night. âYou were going to take a shower last night. Do you want me to bring you a towel?ââI already showered this morning.ââItâs still morning.ââI meant six a.m., itâs ten now.ââDo you always wake up this early?ââYes.ââWhy so early? Youâre not the boss. We wonât be late anywhere.âHe chuckled, set his coffee down, and walked toward me. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me close.âIâm not a sleepyhead like you,â he said, gently kissing my forehead. âNow go get ready.âI went b
Breath Between UsI was freezing, searching for a blanket that wasnât anywhere to be found. When I opened my eyes, I couldnât see a thing. Panicked, I scrambled to find the lamp to turn on the light, but it wasnât there. I wasnât in my bedâI was lying on the cold floor, where the chill was unbearable and darkness surrounded me.Suddenly, out of the darkness, my father appeared.âItâs your fault,â he growled. He looked terrifying, more than I had ever seen him. His hands gripped my neck tightly.âItâs your fault!â he shouted. I struggled against him, but his hold was too strong.Then, someone grabbed him from behind and threw him into the shadows. I gasped, barely able to breathe, my lungs burning for air. When I felt a hand on my shoulder, I looked up, hoping it was Danteâbut it wasnât. I scrambled to my feet and screamed.âItâs your fault!â Liam approached, his hands reaching for my neck. He tried to touch me, to⊠I couldnât stop yelling, hitting him as hard as I could. I felt powerf
Too Close to Breathe:EvelineDay TwoâŠThe noise woke me. The voices sounded familiar, so I pushed myself up and rubbed my eyes, trying to shake off the sleep. A moment later I realizedâit was Nana and Margaret. I jumped out of bed, grabbed whatever clothes my hand touched in the wardrobe, threw them on, and walked out of the room.The moment I stepped outside, everyone turned to look at me.âGood morning,â I said quietly.Nana covered her mouth with her hand, her eyes instantly filling with tears as she hurried toward me.âOh, my precious girlâŠâ She cupped my face so gently, studying me from head to toe, then pulled me into a tight embrace. âI missed you so much, and you didnât even remember your poor old woman. Is this how you forget me?ââIâm sorry, Nana.â I wrapped my arms around her just as tightly. âI missed you too. I was going to come, but⊠so much has happened.ââIâve already forgiven you,â she said softly, stepping back while still holding my hands. Her gaze grew sad. âWe he
:Just Us Eveline As soon as we got home, Dante walked through every room, checking corners as if he were looking for something. I asked what he was searching for, but he simply answered, âNothing.â When he finally finished, he took off his jacket, placed it neatly over the sofa, and sat down. The way he stared at me made it feel like he was expecting something. âAre you planning to stand there and watch me all night, or are you going to sit?â he asked. âI wasnât watching you.â âAre you hungry?â âNo.â He picked up his phone and started typing. I slipped into the bedroom. Being around him again after all this time⊠it felt strange, unsettling. I pulled out comfortable clothes from the wardrobe and changed into them. Then I sat on the edge of the bed, lost in thought. Where is he even going to sleep? If he plans to stay here, the sofa is definitely too small. God, I donât even know how to convince him that Iâm fine. I lay down and closed my eyes, wanting to shut







