She had transformed from a naive girl to an elegant young woman.
He could have been more engaged in her life during her formative years.
He could have witnessed her transformation into a lovely young woman.
However, he allowed that opportunity to slip through his fingers.
The unnoticed jasmine in the corner had started to open its delicate blossoms. Yet Tyrone
had remained oblivious to its presence.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTyrone didn’t care about Sabrina in the past.
Even as the jasmine bloomed fully, he remained indifferent to her presence, unaffected by
the unfolding beauty.
And when he finally noticed, she was no longer willing to bloom for him.
Sabrina sighed softly. “It’s nearly time to board. You should hurry.”
Tyrone checked his watch, reluctant to leave Sabrina’s side. “Shall I go then?”
“Okay.” Sabrina nodded.
Tyrone hesitated, asking again, “Are you sure I should go?”
“Okay,” Sabrina affirmed.
“So, I’m really leaving?”
Exasperated, Sabrina gently pushed him away. “Just go. You’ll miss your flight.”
Tyrone glanced at Sabrina before proceeding to the departure gate. Once there, he
stopped and turned to look back at her.
“Go! Have a safe journey!” Sabrina said, urging him to leave.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEven though she was smiling, she wanted him to go already.
Tyrone stood and gave Sabrina a small wave.
Once Tyrone had passed through the doors and was no longer visible, Sabrina turned and
left.
As Sabrina thought about the scene where Tyrone was reluctant to Leave and wore a sad
expression, she smiled gently.
He reminded her of a child standing at the school gate and saying goodbye to his parents.
He was reluctant to go, but he could do nothing about it.
It was a side of Tyrone she had never seen before, and she found it endearing.
But almost instantly, a dawning realization replaced the smile.