Novel & Cerita Masked Feelings

I blanche and shiver with the sudden wave of cold fear that courses through my body. “Are we ever?” Meadow smiles, leaning in and rubbing my belly with affection, eyes softening, and then grimaces and casts a glance Carmen’s way, almost guiltily. I feel Meadows sudden drop in mood, the instant regret at being so careless and hurtful and I’m at least glad to see Meadow has found an ounce of her compassion again. Carmen turns to walk away and seems to be trying to look busy, keeping her eyes averted and her face straight while giving no hint of her emotions away. I can’t ignore them coming from her though, and how overwhelming they are in this moment, in small confines. The pangs of heartbreak

Rhea argues, voice thick with misunderstanding. Slowly, I turn to look at her once more. The hardness in my face is gone, replaced with a stripped back version of all the grief I've been feeling for the past weeks, mascara streaming down my cheeks, lipstick smudged. I look as broken and defeated as I feel on the inside, as I've been trying to convince myself that I don't feel.

He said pacing around his office, confused as he slumped on the sofa, letting the waves of emotions he felt overwhelmed him. "I know how you felt, I got my eyes tearing as I watched them say so many positive things about you. I know you had already accepted rejection and had given up, cause you believed everyone was going to be like your dad" Maxwell paused as he squatted in front of him, and held his both hands, rubbing them softly, while staring deeply into his eyes.

Anger clawed it way up my throat, and I swallowed it back down, struggling to stay in control as my gaze fixed on her. My mind raced with a mix of emotions-Anger, hurt, betrayal, each feeling fighting for dominance, but I kept my expression blank, masking my feelings. I couldn't let her know how much her presence was affecting me or how much she had hurt me. No way. I didn't want to give her the satisfaction of a reaction so I feigned calm even if I felt nothing like that.

"My father, already burdened with grief, suffered a massive heart attack. The pain he carried in his chest mirrored the anguish in his soul. It was a devastating blow, an added layer of tragedy in an already shattered existence." The tears flow freely down my cheeks, mirroring the grief etched upon Michael's face. Without thinking, I reach out and gently take his trembling hand in mine, offering what solace I can amidst the weight of his memories. The touch is soft and comforting, a simple gesture to remind him that he is not alone in this moment of darkness.

I tried to shout but my cries were muffled. I tried to push him but to no avail. His strength was stronger than mine. The mystifying thing about it was that he is not trying to do anything. He gave me a look of hurt and remorse as well as a look of intense but unwanted anger. I stopped struggling for a second and tried to think of a way to push him. But, the feeling of being powerless filled me. The instant I thought that he wasn't gonna do anything, he moved closer and pressed himself against me. I felt so disgusted, I don't want to be defiled by him. I tried my best to push that revolting guy away.

ELIANA I felt heartbroken. The weight of unrequited feelings and unresolved emotions settled in, making it hard to breathe. Tears pricked at the corners of my eyes as I struggled to process the depth of my sorrow. It wasn't just about the end of a role or a chapter in my life; it was about the connection I had felt with him, the longing for something more. The ache within me seemed to echo through every part of my being, a poignant reminder of what could never be.

What problem did that man have with me? Everything came back like a giant wave. Him. Smiles. Kisses. Promises. Lies. Final. She. I sank to the ground and covered my face. It was the second time he had cried on the same day. My head hurt. I was not used to these things. I used to mask feelings well, but this time I was alone and I was getting emotionally out of control. For a moment I enjoyed the good memories, and then I wallowed in the bad ones. I felt ugly and undesirable. I ended up in the fetal form on the ground shaking with sobs.

Krist said and walked inside the hospital Am I being selfish? My mom died because of me and now my wife is in danger because of me again Do I need to feel and experience these pains? The sky is dark just like the feelings I'm experiencing right now It started to drizzle, I walked near the bench far from the entrance of the hospital, I sat and let the rain flows down to my body, Right now I need to remove all pains disappointments through crying As the rain pour my tears began to crawl down to my lashes

"It's not like that." Their conversation ended, and Justin glanced at Karina's face several times. The look on Karina's face after telling her past became different, a hint of deep sadness and disappointment implied. Justin never thought that Karina had experienced heartache and disappointment because she always looked cheerful and seemed to have no burden. However, it should be underlined that all humans have masks. They hide everything behind a mask. There are two possibilities that could happen, firstly, they don't want to show their sadness to appear strong, and secondly, they don't want other people to feel happy to see their sadness.