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I hesitated, unsure how to begin.
“Alexander,” I finally said, watching the steam rise from my coffee. “I am… I am struggling to understand him sometimes. To know if he truly loves me or if I am just a convenient distraction for him.”
Sarah’s gaze softened, and she reached out to touch my arm gently. “Oh, Olivia. I can assure you that my brother’s feelings for you are real. He has changed so much since meeting you.”
“Changed?” I asked, curiosity piqued. “How?”
“Before you came into his life, Alexander was… closed off. Guarded. He never allowed anyone to see his true self, rarely even Christopher and me. But with you, it’s different.” Sarah paused for a moment, her fingers tapping rhythmically on the ceramic mug.
“Alexander is committed to becoming a better person because of you,” she continued. “He has been learning to open up, to face his demons, and to genuinely care for someone other than himself. It has been remarkable to witness.”
I chewed on my lip, taking in Sarah’s words. Could it be true? Had Alexander truly changed for the better because of me?
“Olivia, listen to me,” Sarah said, leaning in closer. “My brother loves you deeply, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make your relationship work. That much I can guarantee.”
I looked into Sarah’s eyes, and I saw the truth in them. Alexander was trying, fighting for us, and I owed it to him—and myself—to believe in the possibility of our future together.
“Sarah, I am just so scared.”
“Olivia, it’s normal to feel scared,” she said gently, placing a comforting hand on my knee. “But don’t let fear dictate your decisions. You deserve happiness, and so does Alexander.”
My chest tightened at the mention of his name.
“Look at me,” Sarah urged softly, tilting my face up to meet her compassionate gaze.
“Alexander is trying so hard to be the man you need him to be,” she continued. “He’s put in the work, faced his past, and learned how to love. He’s doing this for both of you, and he’s not giving up without a fight.”
I took a deep breath and let her words sink in, stirring up a strange mix of hope and trepidation within me.
“Sometimes, love isn’t easy, Olivia,” Sarah added, dabbing at the tears that escaped from the corners of my eyes. “
“Thank you, Sarah,” I said, hugging her tightly. “I’ll never forget this.”
“Go get him, Olivia,” she whispered, squeezing me back.
As I stepped out into the night, the cool air caressed my skin and invigorated my senses. As I walked, each step felt like a journey toward redemption, propelling me towards the future I now believed was possible with Alexander. My breaths came fast, the anticipation of confronting him both thrilling and nerve-wracking. I felt alive—more alive than I had in a long time.
It didn’t take me long at all to reach his place. It felt like I was flying there.
He trusted me with the key and I sneaked in unannounced.
The scent of his cologne filled the hallway, spurring me onward as my heartbeat accelerated. I could sense his presence just around the corner, and I knew that the moment of truth was upon us. Our love hung in the balance, and I was ready to fight for it with everything I had.
“Alexander,” I called out softly, stepping around the corner.
His head snapped up, surprise etched across his handsome face. His eyes, usually so calm and controlled, were filled with an almost palpable longing. It took my breath away.
“Olivia,” he murmured, his voice cracking ever so slightly.
“Alexander, we need to talk,” I said firmly, trying to steady my trembling hands. “About us.”
“Of course,” he replied, his eyes never leaving mine. “What is it?”
“I don’t want to hold back. I want you,” I whispered, stepping closer to him. “No more secrets, no more hiding. Just you and me, Alexander.”
His eyes widened, and a slow smile spread across his face as he reached for my hand, intertwining our fingers and pulling me close.
Chapter Thirty
