Ron admires Aiden and how knowledgeable he is. His advice is spot-on. But that can also an one thing… "It sounds like you are talking from experience."
Aiden made a face and nodded faintly. "I ssed up so many tis than I don't wish to rember. More than once, it was a close call, and I almost lost Sarah because I was rash and stupid, and I didn't think how my actions will impact her."
Aiden saw that Ron is looking at him expectantly and he picked one example. "Last sumr I found out that one dangerous organization is after ."
"Voronins?" Ron guessed.
Ron knows that they are investigating them and soon they will start attacks. Until recently, generals had information about the upcoming attacks, but no nas of the organizations were ntioned. It was for kids' safety.
However, since their operation to annihilate the Shadow Ravens, Sarah and Aiden are sharing more details, including their future plans, because they believe that the kids are mature enough to decide for themselves. Also, more knowledge can help them understand their enemies and take calculated risks.
Aiden confird. "Yes. Voronins. At that ti, we didn't have any information about them, and I panicked. I suggested to Sarah that we stay away from each other so that she is not implicated. I didn't care what will happen to , I only wanted her to be safe." Aiden exhaled and shook his head as he rembered Sarah clinging onto him while sobbing uncontrollably. "That was the stupid thing to do. Sarah lost it, accused of abandoning her and she had a complete ltdown. It didn't take more than a few seconds before I realized my mistake. I an, even if she agreed, I would not be able to stay away from her. But my montary lack of judgnt planted the idea that I might leave her under given circumstances, and she beca insecure."
Ron barely breathed while listening. In Ron's eyes, Aiden is always perfect. Especially in a way he is treating Sarah. The fact that Aiden revealed this part of his life, told Ron that this is important. Other than that, Ron wanted to find out what did Aiden do to make Sarah forgive him... because Ron desperately needs forgiveness from Zula.
"How did you fix that?" Ron asked when he confird that Aiden finished.
Aiden shook in a self-mocking laugh. "Fix that? I made it worse. We went for a trip where I almost died in an avalanche and then she saw old photos of with so other girls in sensitive positions and she completely shut down. Instead of assuring Sarah that I will not leave her, I introduced her to the possibilities that I will die recklessly or fool around. That whole fiasco made realize that she would do anything for , while I am an absolute asshole who is not only taking advantage of her, but also pushing her away."
Ron looked at Aiden and he agreed with him: Aiden made it worse. But how is it possible that after all that ss Aiden and Sarah are together in a harmonious relationship? Ron wanted to hear about the solutions!
"I am not helping much, am I?" Aiden asked and continued talking without waiting for Ron to respond: "You want to know how I fixed it. I don't think I did. She fixed everything, as always. Sarah is the aweso one and I am lucky to have her. She fixed , and the only thing I did was… I made sure not to push her away. I realized that in a relationship, it's not about each of you giving 50% to make a hundred. It's about each of you giving 100% because only by giving it your all you can make it work. But even with that, I didn't know how to fix it, so I did what I could… I removed all the things that might make her think that she is not my first priority in life, and I used every chance I've got to show her that she is important and that I need her, and that I will do whatever it takes for her while neglecting my discomfort... and she did everything else."
Aiden smiled sadly while drifting into mories before snapping into reality and continuing.
"Zula is an amazing young lady. She is smart, loyal, fast, brave, capable, all in one adorable package. If you let her in, she can help you. But you ssed up and now you will need to prove your sincerity that you are willing to let her in and that you will not push her away in a mont of crisis. Show her how much she ans to you, go for it without any stops. And if you care about appearances or what others will think, or you put your feelings above hers, then you don't care enough about her and you should give up."
Ron stared at Aiden. "What do you an, give up?"
"How I see this, right now, you are drifting toward the breakup because going halfheartedly is not enough. If you are not willing to give your all for Zula, let her go. She will get over you eventually and find a guy who will treat her the way she should be treated." Aiden said matter-of-factly and pointed at the food.
"Eat, before it cools completely…" Aiden reminded Ron and returned to play with his phone.
Ron put a piece of food in his mouth and chewed while recuperating from the shock of Aiden's words. So far, everything seed encouraging. Ron heard Aiden saying that he should nd the relationship with Zula and make it work, but the last few sentences shook Ron's soul. Give up? Breakup? Zula will get over him? Zula will find another guy? Those thoughts are agonizing. How is he supposed to live without Zula by his side? Aiden must be kidding, right?
Ron can't deny that what Aiden said is true. In a mont of panic, Ron treated Zula as an enemy and he hurt her. Does she deserve to be treated like that? Of course, not. For the last six months, she is beyond caring and supportive and his action from that morning ruined everything.
But how is he supposed to show his sincerity?
The image of Zula's expression flashed in Ron's mind, when she told him that he hurt her and that she was afraid. Ron scolded himself internally. He knows that Zula is too good for him, but he is too weak to let go of her. He needs her more than air, and just the thought that she is rejecting him is suffocating. This… he has to fix it. Sohow.
Ron looked at the broken hummingbird figurine on his desk. He took it from Zula's room that morning… Considering that she broke it, it seems that she doesn't want it anymore.
Ron went to get the figurine and showed it to Aiden.
"Do you think that this can be nded?"
Aiden observed the delicate bird and guessed: "Zula's?"
Ron confird. "I bought that for her and… How do I fix it?"
Aiden made a face. "This is a crystal. No matter how well you glue it, the lines will be visible, and the refraction will be off. Your best option is to buy a new one."
"But this one is important." Ron insisted.
Aiden raised his eyebrows. "Important? If my guess is correct, Zula broke it. No matter how important it was, it will only remind her of this episode and you don't want to give a woman reminders that you ssed up. They have everything stored in their permanent mory even without those. Trust . Get a new one."
Ron thought about where they found that hummingbird and he got an idea. "Can you help set up sothing?"
"What do you need?"
"Uhm…" Ron paused while his mind worked a million thoughts a second. "I will need to go to the town, to buy sothing. Do we have those small lights on strings that work on batteries? And I will need wireless speakers."
Aiden smiled. It seems that Ron has an idea. "Make a list of all the things you need, and I will tell you if we have them or where you can get it…"
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