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“Talk to me about your travels, any new adventures?” Alexis said, there was a little curiosity in her voice. “Which instance stood out the most? At the query, Haven's eyes glowed, and he began to describe his time in Southeast Asia in great detail. While he talked, making lively gestures with his free hand, Alexis was fascinated not only with the tales but also with the man narrating them. His passion was contagious, and it was evident to her why he was so skilled at his work—he had a talent for vividly describing experiences through words.“But guess what?” Haven said, holding his breath. “All of those amazing experiences was nothing compared to this moment and all the best memories I’ve had with you, Alexis.”Emotion welled up in Alexis's heart. With her eyes gleaming with unshed tears, she stopped walking and faced him. She said, "I love you, Haven," in a very emotional voice. "I know your work is important, and I'm so proud of what you do, but these past few months without you, t
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It had been days since Haven and Alexis spent a beautiful afternoon at the park. With her hands shaking, Alexis sat on the edge of the bed, holding Haven's phone tightly. Though she hadn't intended to snoop, her curiosity got the better of her when a notification appeared on the screen. Now, with her life collapsing around her, she gazed at the compromising texts. She muttered, her voice almost heard over the silence in the room, "This can't be real." Without a doubt, the communications were flirty, full of inside jokes and speculation that suggested a close, personal relationship. Something that has nothing to do with her.She came back to reality in a flash with the sound of the door opening. It was Haven that entered the room, while she heard his footsteps, she was filled with dread.Haven eyes tried looking for Alexis all round the house, his voice echoing through the apartment. “Lex? You home?”Haven's face lit up when he saw her, but his smile quickly faded as he saw and unders
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“His voice was heavy with regret and sadness as he replied, "It was never my intention to hurt you purposely." With teardrops still in her eyes, Alexis raised her head to face him. "But you did," she said simply. "You hurt me in the worst way possible. You made me doubt everything we had."Haven reached out, hesitating for a moment before gently taking the phone from Alexis's hands. "I'm sorry," he said, and for the first time since the confrontation began, Alexis believed him. "I didn't realize... I didn't think about how it would look. How it would feel if you saw it.""How did you think it would feel?" Alexis asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Haven shook his head, his shoulders slumping. "I didn't think," he admitted. "Sarah and I, we've always had this banter. It never meant anything. But I see now how it looks. How it feels to you."Alexis felt a glimmer of hope, quickly extinguished by the memory of the messages. "If it didn't mean anything, why hide it? Why make plans to
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As it got to the thick of the night, Alexis anger grew fatigued and gave way to pain, sadness and being lonely. She thought of Haven’s words again and again but she can’t find herself to just believe him. Was she overreacting? Or she didn’t see the red flags all along?The next morning, she dragged herself out of bed. Her mood is still the same but she’s less fatigued now. She barely slept, her dreams were filled with Haven’s images and moments spent together and it was crashed by the introduction of Sarah. Her phone buzzed again with a new message that made her escape her thoughts.It was from Haven: "Alexis, please. I can't bear the thought of losing you over a misunderstanding. Let me come over and explain everything. I love you."With shaking fingers, she typed out a reply: "Okay. Come over at noon."By midday, Haven was at her doorstep, looking worried, as if he hadn't slept either.His normally neat hair was dishevelled and dirty, and shadowy dark circles covered his eyes. He sai
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She gestured and was appreciative of the support. As time went on, Alexis kept talking and becoming more free, sharing her insecurities and fears to Matthew. Matthew in turn, listened attentively, giving words of advice and encouragement when necessary and also cracking some jokes to lighten the mood.In the following days, Alexis found herself spending more time with Matthew. They will grab a coffee midday or take night strolls together. His presence seemed to calm her disturbed heart, just a little distraction from Haven.One evening, exactly two weeks after the incident with Haven, they were in Matthews living room, surrounded with empty pizza boxes and wine. Alexis sighed and affected her arms. “I think I’m tired and my brain is worn out.”Matthew laughed a little. “Come on, we’ve only been at it for just three hours or more tho?” Alexis chuckled, the sound genuine and joyous. She realized she hadn't laughed that much or that hard in a while. She spotted Matthew gazing at her wit
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"Are you certain you don't desire anything else?" Matthew was able to speak up, though his voice was not strong, he attempted to convey a sense of peace to Alexis. "I can bring you a cup of tea if you want." Alexis gazed upwards, a faint smile appearing on her face. "No, thanks, Matthews. The tea is perfect." She lifted the mug he had given her earlier, taking a small sip. "I really appreciate you letting me stay here tonight. I don't know what I would have done if—"Her voice cracked, and Matthew found himself walking towards her and took him some steps before he could call himself to order and stop. He sat beside her, trying to maintain a reasonable distance."It's fine," he whispered gently. "Isn't that what friends are for?" Matthew experienced a surge of guilt washing over him. He shouldn't have crossed that boundary with his feelings for his best friend's wife, especially considering how fragile she was. Still, as he stared at her, he could not help but notice the way her lash
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Just across town, Matthew Yu's phone vibrates with a text from Alexi, “Can we meet?”Matthew's heart skipped a beat. He quickly typed a response, Of course. Coffee shop on 5th in 15?Alexis's reply came instantly, “See you there.” At the coffee shop, Alexis poured out her heart to Matthew. Matthew tried holding her hand from across the table. “Sometimes people do stupid things and make mistakes. It does not exuse what he did, but if he’s given a chance to correct it at least let him, there might be more to the story?”Alexis caught a glance at him, surprised at Matthew’s Peking of view. “Hold up, you are his best friend. Shouldn’t you be taking his side?”Matthew chuckled solemnly. “I’m your friend as well, Alexis. I care about you too, and I want to be both parties if I can.”As they talked late into the night, Alexis felt a calmness growing in her chest. Matthew’s kindness and calmness were a ball to her wounded heart. When they went their separate ways, Alexis felt lighter than sh
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Haven reacted to what she said, but he stood his ground. He confessed to being afraid. Afraid of losing you, afraid of confronting my actions. However, I now understand that my attempt to conceal it only exacerbated the situation. He inched nearer, taking his time, as if he was nearing a wounded animal. "Alexis, these last seven days without you have been absolutely horrible. I was unable to eat or sleep. The only thing on my mind was the pain I caused to the most significant individual in my life. Alexis felt tears forming in her eyes. "Haven, you caused me a lot of pain." "I'm aware," he said, his voice breaking. "I want to spend the rest of my life making amends to you, if you give me the chance." He put his hand in his pocket and extracted an envelope. "I had a detailed plan," he chuckled, poking fun at himself. However, now you've arrived, all of those things appear foolish. The only thing that is important is this." He gave Alexis the envelope. Trembling, she opened it and
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"I actually believed that we would eventually have to take sides.” Marcus could vividly recall the memories. He had been friends with Haven since high school, witnessing his journey through a painful breakup with his college girlfriend, who had betrayed him by getting involved with his roommate. Smoothly flowing friendship marked by shared experiences and challenges. The betrayal had caused Haven to build walls so high that they appeared insurmountable. His innate warmth and optimism were buried beneath layers of protective cynicism. When Fiona first re-introduced Alexis to their friend group few months ago, Marcus noticed the same wounded walls in her. Fresh from calling off her engagement to a man who had gradually tried to suppress her sparkle, in an effort to control her better, Alexis was portraying a demeanor characterized by sharp edges and cautious aloofness. Haven and Alexis moved around each other cautiously, like two wary cats, drawn to each other yet filled with insecurit
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The park seemed hushed, only the little giggles from the children playing and the jogging steps from around the park seemed to be the only sound apart from the heartbeat of both Haven and Alexis. Haven and Alexis sat across from each other, their gazes locked. Time seemed to stand still as they simply were, their presence filling the space with a quiet intensity. Haven's heart pounded in his chest. He’d never felt this way about anyone before. It was as if he was seeing her for the first time, every detail, every nuance, striking him with a fresh sense of wonder. Her eyes, a deep, captivating brown, held a universe of emotions. He could get lost in them for hours, exploring the depths of her soul. Alexis, too, was lost in the moment. She felt a warmth spreading through her, a comforting familiarity that she hadn’t experienced in a long time. Haven’s gaze was steady and kind, a stark contrast to the chaos that often surrounded her. In his eyes, she saw acceptance, understanding, and
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Haven's throat was fixed. He knew precisely what she meant—how they had both lost themselves in the splits and cleft of their fizzled marriage, getting to be individuals they didn’t recognize. "Do you ever think," he said, his voice scarcely capable of being heard, "about what us?" Alexis gave him a sidelong look, her expression softening. "All the time." They fell into a pensive quiet, the kind that comes as it were when two individuals share a history as well complicated for words. "I think," Alexis began gradually, "we were trying so hard to be what we thought the other needed that we overlooked to be ourselves." Haven gestured, her words resounding deeply. "No doubt. I thought I had to be this culminating supplier, continuously solid, continuously in control. But I wasn't truly letting you in. I see that now." "And I kept trying to be this perfect spouse," Alexis included with a little, self-deprecating snicker. "I needed to demonstrate that I was enough, that I coul
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Alexis let out a little, severe giggle. “I never stopped caring, Haven. That’s the problem.” The genuineness in her voice cut through him like a knife, more sharp than any offended she may have tossed his way. He leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table. “If you never stopped caring, why did you leave?” She hesitated, her expression tormented. “Because I was tired of waiting for you to choose me.” Haven felt the air leaving his lungs as if she had punched him. “What are you talking about? I was continuously there.” “You were physically there,” Alexis whispered, “but your heart was someplace else. Continuously working, continuously building. I needed more than that.” He closed his eyes, blaming wrapping around him like chains. He had worked himself to the bone to donate them both a great life, believing it would be enough. But in the process, he had missed the foremost vital thing—her. “I thought I was doing it for us,” he said, his voice overwhelming with lament.
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A minute, the walls around her heart trembling but not very falling. Perhaps, just perhaps, she might take another step. “Yeah,” she said unobtrusively. “I think I do.” Haven leaned back in his leather chair, checking the numbers on his laptop screen with a tired but fulfilled smile. Business was good, better than ever, in reality. Growing his firm had been one of the most risky choices of his life, but the payoff had surpassed his expectations. However, even in the midst of his proficient victory, a gloomy hurt remained underneath the surface, one that wasn’t so effortlessly relieved by benefits and development charts. He tapped a number of keys to distract himself and ran a hand down his face. He had a whole lot to do on his plate for the upcoming investors meeting that could serve as a major boost for the future of his company. His company that suffered a downgrade after the divorce with Alexis was slowly getting recognized and becoming a better version of itself.Outside the wide
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She moved awkwardly in her seat, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. “It’s easier that way. In case you don’t expect anything, you can’t get hurt.” Dr. Patel inclined forward marginally, her hands resting on the armrests of her chair. “It sounds like you’ve built walls around yourself to secure against dissatisfaction. But those walls also make it difficult for people to associate with you, don't they?” Alexis collapsed her arms firmly over her chest. “Yeah, well. it’s not like anyone’s trying that hard, anyway.” “Do you think that’s true?” Dr. Patel inquired tenderly. “Or is that something you tell yourself since it feels safer?” Alexis looked absent, jaw fixing. “What difference does it make? They give up inevitably. Friends, boyfriends. everybody. It continuously happens.” Dr. Patel let a minute of hush hang between them before she spoke. “Tell me about your last relationship.” Alexis moaned, rubbing her sanctuaries. “Do we have to?” “I think it could help us learn mor
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Alexis giggled, the sound light and free. For the first time in a long time, she felt confident. “Maybe,” she said, looking at him, “but possibly it’s worth the risk.” Haven’s grin mollified, and in that minute, something moved between them—something inconspicuous but irrefutable. As the night wore on and the wine vanished, they found themselves closer than ever before, their chuckling blending within the warm glow of the room. And for the first time since her engagement ended, Alexis allowed herself to accept the plausibility of love again—not the perfect, fairy-tale kind, but the chaotic, complicated, genuine kind. And sitting there with Haven, she realized that perhaps, just perhaps, she was precisely where she was meant to be.The cool night air brushed against Alexis’s skin as she strolled down the quiet street. She’d left Haven’s place a little later than she’d planned, but the lingering warmth of the evening was a welcome change from the usual rush.A sense of peace washed
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Alexis didn’t drag her hand away, but she looked down at the ring once more, her lips squeezing into a lean line. “Why does it feel like I’ve been left with nothing?” “Because shock could be a thief,” Haven said delicately. “It takes more than just the person, it takes your sense of worth with it. But that’s a lie. You still have all of you, Alexis.” For a long minute, neither of them talked. The hum of discussion and clinking glasses filled the hush between them, a foundation clamour to the turmoil whirling in Alexis’s mind. Haven gave her hand a soft touch. “Let’s get out of here. This place isn’t precisely built for healing.” Alexis wavered but at that point nodded, thankful for the life saver he was proposed to. They ended up at Haven’s flat, the air thick with the comforting fragrance of coffee and cinnamon candles. Alexis twisted up on the couch, holding a warm mug between her hands while Haven sat over from her, his expression open and understanding. “It’s not just Mat
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Alexis yanked her arm free, dazzling at him. “No, Matthew. You had your chance, and you blew it. I deserve way better than this.” Matthew’s shoulders dropped back. For a moment, the sound between them was the murmur of the TV. “Where did you indeed meet Deborah?” Alexis inquired intensely, incapable of stopping herself. Matthew moaned intensely. “She’s an old friend from college. She got into a few financial inconveniences, and I thought I might help.” His voice trailed off, as if indeed he realized how lamentable the pardon sounded. Alexis shook her head in disbelief. “Unbelievable. You bet with our future for some lady from your past.” She turned and walked toward the door, her heart overwhelming but unfaltering. She had gone through for so long disregarding the signs, trusting Matthew would be the man he imagined to be. But presently, she saw the truth clearly, he had never been that man. “Alexis, please!” Matthew called after her, his voice splitting with edginess. “Don’t le
