chapter 115

Alana’s point of view. During the two weeks of my break, I deliberately distanced myself from him, not out of anger but to gain clarity. Alec, understanding the need for space, had given me the time to navigate through the complex emotions that surfaced. The silver lining in this turmoil was the absence of Daniel from my life, and Alec's supportive presence became a luxury I didn't want to let go of. I understood why he did what he did and I’m not angry with him, just a little disappointed. The temporary break allowed me to focus solely on work and reclaim a sense of normalcy. Of course, it wasn’t exactly normal since I wasn’t 100% normal around Alec but at least I was freed from distractions and drama, I found solace in my accomplishments for the movies. The limelight, once toxic and intrusive, now shone my achievements, particularly with the heightened promotion of our movie. After the first two weeks, I had calmed down completely and was ready to deal with everything else. Resumi