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Jakob’s POV After debating on where to go next, I decided to take her to the Eiffel Tower. We stepped out of the elevator and I couldn't help but watch her while her eyes lit up. She was like a kid in a candy store, bouncing from one big point to the next. She was busy snapping pictures and taking in the breathtaking views of the city. She would exclaim at every sight she saw. I giggled at every one of her characteristics. I couldn't help but stare longer than usual, wondering what was so special about her that made me so softened and happy just looking at her. I followed her around and I found myself feeling more alive than I had been in a month or maybe a year. Perhaps it was because of the city, maybe because of the company, but whatever it was, I was grateful for it. And that was caused because of Selene.Her voice suddenly called me back to l life as she screamed my name waving from where she was standing with a large smile on her lips, I could not help but wave back giving he
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Selene’s POV We drove home and I could not help but notice that Jakob was different. He was quiet and unbothered his eyes fixed on the road ahead. I tried to make conversation but he just grunted. I watched as his finger gripped the steering wheel too tight. "Jakob," I called softly but he didn't respond. I relieved a sign turning in my seat to face him."Jakob, what's wrong?" I asked. Still, he said nothing. His eyes stayed glued on the road. My face turned into a frown."Jakob!" I snapped, my patience thinning “What!” he finally backed his voice sharp and his eyes were flicking toward me in annoyance.I flinched at his tone and my anger rose. "What the hell is your problem? One minute we are having fun and the next minute you are acting like I don't exist. If I did something wrong, tell me!" I yelled. His finger switched on the wheel. "It is nothing," he muttered under his breath but I was not stupid enough to believe that."Don't lie to me," I said, crossing my arms on my chest
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Jakob POVI hadn't eaten my dinner when suddenly my phone buzzed. It was Julie. My heart immediately raced as I read the message: "Selene's in the hospital. Please come quickly.Whatever food there was now mattered very little; I dropped my fork and just raced my mind. Wheeling right away towards the door, I did not give any second thought to getting the coat and other stuff; it all boiled down to getting to Selene now.It was not that far, yet it took me an eternity to get to the hospital. Down the hallways, I hustled-wheels echoing in the quiet, my heart pounding louder with each step that brought me closer. Coming into her room, I almost froze at the door.She was as white as a ghost, lying in her hospital bed, about four IV drips hooked into her arms. A catch in my breath couldn't be helped, as bad as I had been worried about her, it was worse than what I had thought it could be, couldn't happen.Julie was standing near the bed, staring at me weirdly. I wheeled myself inside slow
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Selene POVLying in that hospital bed, I was so weak, so drained. My mind wanted to go through it, but it just circled around this nexus. I had done nothing with my life, nothing important. So many issues left unfinished now, here I was, in a hospital, basically feeling my life as one big junction. Which way do I go now?.Standing beside my bed and looking down at me, talking, he seemed nice, yet I wasn't that convinced of whether I even could trust him at all. "Selene," he then said in that soft voice of his, "we really must talk more seriously about your situation." The doctor said softly, his voice a caress over the hushed air.I wasn't ready for that conversation, though it was finally time everything boiled over. It was all just so heavy, and I had no answers and didn't know what to do. I knew one thing, though-hearing the truth was just what I needed. The minute I continuously avoided what happened inside of me, I was never going to get better."Doctor," I said in a low tone,
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Jakob's POVI wheeled myself into the therapist's office. I was loaded with everything that had happened, and hadn't been to this place for a while. But today, I knew I really needed to be talking to him. I was unable to piece together everything inside my head by myself anymore - Selene, my feelings, and the mess that I had become.She smiled serenely at me as I rolled in. "Jakob, it's been a while. How are you?"I let out a deep sigh; everything was weighing down on me. "Not great, to be honest. There's so much running through my mind right now; I don't even know where to start.She nodded, beckoning me to take the chair opposite her. "Take your time. Take it from wherever you like.I feel myself lean back into the chair as my brain tries to bring it all together. "It's about Selene. I don't know what's going on between us, but it feels like I keep messing things up. I care for her, but can't seem to make things right. So confused, and I'm starting to feel like I'm pushing her away
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Selene's POV I'd done everything in my power to mend things between Jakob and me. In the end, however, it was time for the truth to set in. I couldn't continue to pursue something that just wasn't ready. He wasn't ready, and perhaps, just perhaps, neither was I.So I resumed life just like any other stranger. That was not how it went, as it was supposed to, but that was how it needed to be. It's easier to stand my ground, to act like everything is fine, than to move forward, relentlessly, with push and pull. I had to come to realize that Jakob wasn't going to give me what I needed. And so I continued on, little by little, starting to lean on others for support. Far from ideal, but still better than feeling completely alone.I threw myself into what I could: work, friends, diversions. I had to be busy. With it all, there was just that little something gnawing away at me. Every time I'd see Jakob, every time he'd try to talk to me, he sounded like he was placing the blame on me-li
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Selene's PovAs I walked out of the hospital with Jakob, what the doctor said lingered in my mind. "Always be around him, Selene," he had told me. "Never leave him alone. The more he is supported, the quicker he will recover. Your presence means so much to him." The doctor warned sternly.I knew what he meant, but something inside me twisted when those words came out of his mouth.It was unfair. It wasn't just Jakob who needed support; it was me too. Yet nobody seemed to care about that. For everyone, even the doctor, it was only the recovery of Jakob that mattered, as if my feelings meant nothing at all.I kept pushing those thoughts down, trying to focus on what needed to be done. I told myself that I could handle it. I had to. Jakob was hurting, and I loved him. That was enough reason to put my own feelings aside-right?But the angrier I got, the more and more it seemed the better it was for them. How fair was it that everything in my life had to change because of a problem of J
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Jakob's POVThose days, when every hour passing felt so much like forever, so dense and so long. I sat with my chair against the window, lost to my thoughts, when he came in as the door opened.Sean burst in, a radiant smile all over his face, and greeted: "Hey, man, how is the patient today?" Then he slapped his hand on my shoulder, naturally buoyant to bounce into the room.I forced a frail smile at him, but before I could utter anything, the door burst open, and Selene stepped inside."Hey," she said-perhaps her voice was soft, but I could feel the exhaustion in it; she had overburdened herself since she always asked if I was okay.The moment he saw her, his face fell. I did, too-the guilt, the realization that perhaps we had pushed her too hard. He could tell how worn out she was, how much she had been carrying, and it hit him hard. I couldn't blame him for feeling that way. I knew I had been no help, and she had been doing everything on her own.Selene didn't say anything. She
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Author's POV Two weeks had gone past since they returned to the country. It had been a hard time, keeping memories of sorrow; joy, however, was to remain valid for this night. Jakob and Selene’s parents sat together for dinner, sharing laughter and memories in a great camaraderie of friendship. Summer warm, one could hear names and clinking of glasses and rejoicings. Jakob surveyed the table. He breathed in once. “I want to say something, there is something very important I would like to say.” The attention of the room shifted to him. Selene appeared sweetly and placed her hand on his. He lifted his glass. “But before I say what I have to say, first of all let us take this toast,” he paused as they all took their glass of wine, " To family.” “To family!” Everyone chimed in and raised their glasses. Jakob looked on smiling. “I wouldn’t be here today if it weren’t for all of you. You have been my backbone, my strength. You pulled me out of the deep waters. Selene’s father..” J
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Jakob POV I breathed out the moment the plane touched down. It was a lengthy flight. Selene shifted beside me, stretching her arms. She didn't look at me, nor had she for most of the flight. I cared little, not my problem anymore. "We're here," I said, unbuckling my seatbelt. She sighed. "Yeah, we are here finally. The journey for me is so tiring, I need a cool bath and a soft bed to lay on." "Hmm,” I hummed, nodding in agreement to what she wanted. We got our bags and walked out from the plane. The airport was teeming with people; I barely noticed. My eyes straight went to the front where our parents stood awaiting, they spotted us instantly. My mother waved cheerily, and my father grinned beside her. Selene's mother stood there, too, blood-shot but relieved. I expected just a simple greeting, maybe some hugs but as soon as we stepped closer, laughter broke out. My parents were laughing so hard I had to blink, "What's so funny? Is there something on us or did we do something
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Jakob's POV. At this point I knew that I was in for some huge ride and I needed to prepare myself for the reality of the situation. This was absurd for me to say the least, but even at that I was only hoping that I will be able to do what I should. Sometimes I wonder why I bothered myself so much with her situation when I should have been able to decipher that she didn't think of me in such a manner. It was more like a thing of convenience for her and even though I didn't want to accept it I guess I found myself doing that already. It didn't mean that I loved it, but I had no choice. "She was going to fight tooth and nail just to have her freedom, or what she considered freedom and I needed to be wise about fighting someone like this. It almost never ended well. I picked up my phone and called my friend. He was the only one who could tell me the truth without hiding. "I need your help because I think I am running mad. I need your help because this woman is about to make me into som
