The hope

Amara's POV.

I just could not control the tears that were coming out of my eyes. I let them flow freely on my cheeks. I felt so terrible right now.

Gilan was so cold to me. He just told me straight on my face that he doesn't like me. He stopped loving me a long time ago. I was the only one who was waiting for me. I was the only one who had plans for our future. It just hurts.

I slowly walk out of the palace feeling heartbroken. The happiness I had while coming here all faded the moment I saw Gilan. I think this is the end for us. The end of our love. He doesn't even want me close to him. He feels disgusted by my presence.

I take a cab and I drive straight home. I throw myself on the bed and I cry bitterly. All this was so unexpected. My dreams are all shattered, and I don't know what to do.

“When did you get back? I thought you would spend the whole day at the palace?" I hear Helen saying to me.

I really thought she had gone back to her house. I did not see her when I got back here.

“Helen, were you here the whole time? I did not see you when I got back.” I say as I try to hide my tears. It would be so shameful when she sees me crying because of Gilan.

“I just came back. I forgot something and I came to get it back. Why are you laying down there? Are you crying?" She asks. She knew me so much.

"No, I am not crying. Gilan was so tired, I decided to come back home. He needed rest, so I let him have it.” I say, while I try to avoid eye contact with her. I know my eyes are red from crying. She will notice I was crying when I look at her.

“Amara, please stop lying. This is so unlike you, and I know you are not saying the truth. So, please tell me what happened over there. Tell me please.” She says as she comes near me. She takes my hand, and she stares at my face. I just could not hold myself anymore. I burst out in tears as I hug her tightly.

“It hurts my friend. I am so hurt." I say,

"Please tell me what happened, Amara. Why are you in this state? I have never seen you like this.” Helen asks.

“Gilan doesn't love me anymore. He broke up with me, saying I should move on from him. But I cannot do it. I love him so much, and I don't know what I should do.” I say as I hold her so tightly.

“I am so sorry to hear this, my friend. Did you tell the queen about this?" She asks.

"No, I didn't. I just left the palace and came back straight home. I could not tell anyone.” I say.

“Why didn't you tell her? I am sure she could have helped you.” She says.

“No, Helen. I will become a laughingstock when everyone finds out that Gilan broke up with me. Where will I hide my face then?” I say.

“Stop thinking about this so much. It will be wise if you inform the queen about what happened. I am sure he will talk to his son, and maybe he will change his mind.” Helen says.

And I think that she has a good point. It was so foolish of me to leave the palace before informing her majesty what his son said to me. I think it will be a good idea if I call her.

“Should I call the queen to inform her?” I ask Helen.

“Yes, I think you should do that. She deserves to know what his son did. I hope he will get a good scolding. How dare he hurt my friend." Helen says.

I take my handkerchief and I wipe away my tears. I then take my phone and I dial the queen's number and I call her. She answers almost immediately.

Queen — yes, my dear. How are you doing? I am sorry I was not at the palace when you came.

Me — it's ok, your majesty. I wanted to check on Gilan. But he ended up disappointing me.

Queen — what did he do?

Me — he ended up our relationship. He said he doesn't love me anymore. I am so hurt.

Queen — I am sorry to hear that, my dear. I will talk to him. Don't worry, and please don't cry. I promise you that all will be well.

The queen says, and she hangs up the phone. I feel somehow better after I talk to her.

"What did she say? "Helen asks.

“She said that she will talk to him.” I say to her.

“It's ok. Let's wait for good news, my friend. I hope Gilan realized that he has made a mistake and that he will accept you back. I want that to happen so badly.” Helen says.

“I want the same thing, my friend. Gilan is the only man I love so deeply. I will not let him escape from my fingers. He will be mine and only mine. No other woman will have him.” I say.

“I like that spirit, my friend. So stop crying now. I believe all will be well soon.” Helen says and I smile.

I hope her words will come to pass someday. I hope all will be well soon.