SECOND CHANCES BEHIND THE WINDOW PANE

ered with both excitement and trepidation. "Can you see me?

longing and hope. "But just knowing that you are there in one of the rooms on that thi

ores and beach resorts, amassing wealth and success effortlessly. Yet, among his many ventures, he held a special p

him outside the hospital window. Her mind briefly wande

emic had brought unprecedented challenges, and now, it was keeping her from facing the man she had both loved and despised f

fresh air. She had gazed out at the world beyond, seeking answers from the universe itself, when her phone chimed with a text message from a familiar numb

help but wonder about the cruel twists of fate. "Why now?" she whispered, frustration and lo

this, not under the restrictions of the pandemic that kept them apart. She yearned for closure, for

tration and longing evident in her voice. Her heart felt heavy, bu

s of her life, and she couldn't help bu

d aloud. "And why, during a time when I was in such a good situation, enjoying what should have been my greatest day, did our

memories of attachment turned sour, and she had waited for the day when she could finally confront him, to let him know how deeply he had wounded

d to Froilan's message, "I'll be waiting." The words were simpl

xxxx

ing inside her. She despised how Froilan's presence, even from afar, stirred up memories she had tried so hard to bury. As she continued to gaze out of the window, the world outside

e came in to check on her. "How are you feeling, Ms. S

e. "I'm hanging in there, thank you," she replied, not

igure wearing denim shorts, a polo shirt, and holding a cup. It was Froilan. A tear formed in her eyes as she watc

with emotions. The weight of their shared history, the bitter memories,

that facing him would not be easy, but fate had a way of bringing them together,

her from outside the building. The hospital's strict COVID protocols prohibited face

voice came through the line. "Amelia? Can you hear me

r you," she replied, try

ach other in person, but I wanted to let you know tha

d, her voice tinged with vulnerabili

u. I just want to make it up to you. This is my way to apologize for everyt

ou from down here," he replied. "But just knowing that you are there in one of the rooms on t

elp but feel a sense of connection with Amelia despite the physical distance between them. Fat

back of her hand. "It's been so long, Froilan. It hurts so much," s

ration. Amidst the bitterness of their past, she couldn't help but feel

words. The weight of their complicated history was heavy on her heart, a

"Let your watcher go down here so she could p

s her watcher left the room, Amelia looked back at Froilan through the window.

something to bring a smile to your face amidst all this. I may not be able t

e of emotions. It had been so long since she had seen him, and now, in this

dmitted, her voice barely above a whisper.

. I wish I could change what happened, bu

roilan's eyes brightened. "Here's the cake, specially ma

ouched by his efforts. "Thank y

ct you to forgive me right away, but I hope we can find a way to move

beginning. "I don't know how this will all unfold, Froilan, but

of determination in his eyes. "That's

hat this reunion might just be the beginning of a journey towards healing and forgiveness. Fate had its way of