The silence between them shifted after that. It wasn't uncomfortable anymore. The weight of their past—the weight of what they had been through—was still there, but it had settled. It had found its place, behind them. Mia took a deep breath, steadying herself before speaking again.
"Goodbye, Luca," she said softly, her voice barely above a whisper. The words felt like a
closing chapter, a door that was finally being shut. A tear slipped down her cheek, but she didn't wipe it away. There was no shame in it. This was hard. This was painful. But it was necessary.
Luca's gaze softened, and he leaned forward, his expression tender. "Take care of yourself, Mia. And take care of Ethan."
Mia nodded, a sense of finality rushing through her. The past was behind her now. She had loved Luca, and that love would always be a part of her, but she had to move forward. She had to let go to embrace what was ahead of her.
As she stood to leave, Luca remained seated, watching her with the same quiet
understanding. She paused at the door, turning to look at him one last time. Their eyes met, and for a brief moment, it felt like everything had come full circle. The years they had spent together, the pain, the joy—it was all there, in that look. But it was time to go. Time to close that chapter for good.
Mia stepped out into the daylight, the cool air brushing against her skin. For the first time in years, she felt lighter. The weight of the past had been lifted from her shoulders, and she could breathe again. It was over. She was free.
Mia walked down the street, the sunlight filtering through the trees above her, casting soft shadows on the ground. The world around her seemed different somehow, as though everything had shifted just slightly. She was no longer the woman who had been torn between two loves, no longer the woman who had carried the burden of the past.
She was free.
As Mia made her way back home, she felt a strange mix of emotions—relief, sadness, and a quiet sense of peace. It was over, and she was finally ready to embrace her future. She knew there would be challenges ahead, and she knew that healing would take time. But for the first time in a long time, Mia felt like she was standing on solid ground. She had made the right choice. She had chosen the love that was real, the love that had always been there for her. And that, she knew, was enough.
As the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the horizon, Mia smiled to herself. It was a new day, and her future was waiting for her. There will be happiness, calm and peace in her future waiting for her. She is determined to create new moments of happiness with Ethan.
The future with Ethan will surely be bright and beautiful!