strength in failure

Chapter 63:

A New Beginning

The morning light filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room. I lay in bed, the events of the previous night still fresh in my mind. The match with Orainia had been a turning point, a culmination of months of hard work and perseverance. As I stared at the ceiling, a sense of calm washed over me. For the first time in a long while, I felt at peace with myself.

Omar was still asleep beside me, his chest rising and falling in a steady rhythm. I watched him for a moment, gratitude filling my heart. He had been my rock, my anchor through the storm. Gently, I brushed a strand of hair from his forehead and slipped out of bed, careful not to wake him.