Shattered Heart

Two Years Later.

The rain outside was like a wild beast, roaring like the demon inside Reina. Standing by the window, she stared at the endless pouring water. Everything about her life, once full of hopes and happiness, now felt cold and empty.

Reina held a picture of her and Allen, their happy faces stuck in time. "Why did you have to go?" she asked the picture softly, her voice choked with no emotion.

Everything mocked her with its emptiness. Feeling like she might burst from all the hollowness inside, She stepped outside, letting the cold, heavy drops soak through her clothes, washing away her tears but not her pain. It was like the sky itself was crying with her, sharing her heartache.

Suddenly, a voice cut through the rhythmic pattering of raindrops. "Reina," a whisper carried by the wind. She turned, half-expecting to see Allen standing there, his eyes filled with the love that once warmed her heart. But the space before her remained empty, and the wind carried his name away.

She stood silently amidst the pouring rain, her body drenched, but her heart was colder than the drops sliding down her skin.

"Why did you leave me alone?" she cried out to the storm as if seeking answers from the sky.

Reina: "Words weren't my thing, never really were. I didn't like to talk or engage myself with people but then you came, and suddenly my heart overflowed with joy like it finally found its missing piece. I wanted to show you how much you meant to me, to pour my feelings out like a rushing river, but the words always got stuck in my throat. There were many things I wanted to say, but you left me alone without giving me a chance to express myself. It has been two years since you have gone, yet your memories continue to linger within me. I felt an emotional numbness, like a robot, devoid of feelings. I am doing everything, like going to the office, spending time with my parents but my heart never felt alive again after you leave. I feel pathetic " 

She dropped onto the cold and wet floor 

*

Rachel couldn't bear to witness her daughter's current state. Desperate, she pleaded with her husband, saying, "I can't see my daughter like this. Please, do something."

Ryan, equally concerned, responded, "I want to discuss this issue with you too. I can't bear to see our daughter in such a condition. That's why I've decided to send her to Milan, Italy, to stay with my friend's family. Being there might help her take her mind off things. She must move on from Allen; otherwise, we might lose her too. She can't continue living like this."

Rachel questioned, "Do you think she'll agree to go?"

Ryan solemnly replied, "She has to go, no matter what."

*

In Reina's room:

Ryan and Rachel went to her room and said, "Reina, I need to talk to you about something."

Reina responded, "Sure, Dad."

Ryan explained, "I'm thinking of starting an Architecture Firm in Milan, and I want you to manage the company. Can you go to Milan?"

Reina expressed concern, "But Mom, Dad, how can I? You know I also have to take care of Allen's company."

Ryan reassured her, "Don't worry. I'll handle that. You go there, inaugurate the firm, and come back when everything is set. I want you to take a break from this environment for a while."

"We can't bear to see you like this. Please, Reina, it's a request." Her mother said to her, her eyes sad

"Okay, Dad. And Mom, don't worry, I'll go, and I'm okay. Don't worry" Reina knew, her parents were worried for her and she didn't like to make them worried. It is just for a while, she will go

*

After a Week:

At Airport

Reina turned to Max and Liza, saying, "Please take care of my mom and dad. I'll be back soon."

"Don't worry, Reina, we'll take good care of them," they assured her.

Max added, "Reina, Allen loved your smile. For Allen's sake, keep smiling." His eyes reflected sadness, feeling the pain of losing his best friend. Despite his grief, he wanted Reina to stay happy because he knew how much Allen loved her.

Reina managed a sad smile and nodded in acknowledgment.

Liza also hugged her tightly and prayed in her heart "I wish, you can find someone who will make you alive again"

As Reina was about to leave for her flight

Ryan told Reina, "You will stay at my friend's house with his family."

Reina responded, "But Dad, I want to stay in a hotel."

Rachel intervened, "No, you will live there, and that's final. I don't allow you to live alone in an unknown country."

Reina protested, "I'm not a little girl, Mom."

Rachel said, "I know, but for me, you will always be my little girl, and no arguments now."

Reina sighed, "Huh."

Ryan said, "It's time for your flight. Goodbye and take care of yourself."

Reina bid farewell, "Bye, Dad and Mom, Max and Liza. Bye."