Think Before Speaking (14)

Cesar's face twisted in a mix of shock and hurt, his stern face cracking. For a moment, there was a deafening silence, the weight of her words hung heavy in the air. Her heart pounded as she realized the gravity of what she said. The emotional storm within her begins to subside, replaced by a gnawing sense of regret. Filled with regret, she stormed off to her room, leaving her father in silence, her mind still simmering with anger. Starfania forcefully shut the door, as her body collapsed against it. She understood that her father still held good intentions but in her anguish, she failed to understand. She got off the floor and slumped onto her bed, rolling onto her side and curling up into a ball. Starfania hated how she handled the situation. Unfortunately, there is no turning back the clock now.With her eyes shut tightly, she fought to restore her composure as she gazed out the window, overwhelmed by uncertainty. She couldn't help but question whether she made a grave mistake. Starfania deeply regretted the way her father looked at her with such a broken heart. Or how he went from being this strong person to being vulnerable for just one moment. Was there a way to make amends for her actions? Time like these, when Starfania often imagined a place where she could truly embrace her true self, free from ridicule and mockery. She had an intense longing to believe such a paradise truly existed. As she clung to that dream, to hopefully make it into a reality.Starfania often yearned for her mother's comfort and her brother's presence, forever desiring that one day she could see them one more time. No matter how much she tried, the scars from the past were too profound to ever fully mend. She already accepted the reality that she must endure the pain alone. As she lay awake, bathed in the moonlight's soft glow, her mind consumed by the thought of tomorrow. The next day, she awoke with a renewed sense of purpose. The confrontation with her father still weighed heavily on her mind, but she knew dwelling on it wouldn't change anything. She had to find a way to move forward, and slowly bridge the gap between them.As the morning light streamed through her window, she made a silent vow to herself: she would make her father proud again, and maybe one day we would have a clearer mind as they get through this rough patch. Starfania would strive to understand his perspective and hope he could understand hers. Stepping out of her room, she took a deep breath, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. The path to reconciliation wouldn't be easy, but she was determined to try. For the sake of her family and her peace of mind, she had to believe that healing and understanding were possible. Making her way down the hall, she felt a small flicker of hope igniting within her, guiding her toward a better future.Starfania decided to take a step back and temporarily halt communication with her father. She believed it was necessary to create some space between the two and explore the best course of action to move forward. Nevertheless, they still acknowledge one another as they continue Starfania training. They always started at the crack of dawn before she headed to school. The only good thing that came out of it was her getting a chance to spend time with Aeron and Daniel. Starfania finally began to engage in more conversation with Daniel, and it brought her great joy to spend time with her crush. While Starfania and Aeron kept going back to the mystical cave to visit Bone.This routine continued for several months until one day tragedies would hit her like a track. The sunrise was gloomy and tempestuous. Upon waking up, she swiftly adorned her attire before descending to the kitchen. As she stepped into the kitchen, she felt a sudden shiver run down her spine, altering her course in the land of Avalon. How Starfania prayed that heaven would give her a break from the pain that she had been suffering. Or will history repeat itself again as she deals with another fatal blow?