Chapter 4 As the night wore on

That night, the atmosphere in the house felt calmer. The rain that was still falling brought the peace that Nia needed to reflect. Nia, who usually felt uncomfortable in solitude, now found a little peace as night enveloped the house. She sat on the sofa in the living room, thinking about everything that had happened.

Farel came into the living room, carrying a cup of warm tea. He sat beside Nia and offered the cup. "I thought you might need this," he said softly. "Warm tea can be a little soothing."

Nia accepted the cup with a small smile. "Thank you, Sis. That really helps."

Farel sat next to her and looked at Nia attentively. "How do you feel now? Is there anything I can do to help you feel better?"

Nia raised the cup to her lips and took a sip of the warm tea. "The pain is still there, but I feel a little better. Maybe because of your support, I can calm down a little."

"Sometimes, just talking about what we feel can help," Farel said. "You don't have to feel alone in this."

Nia nodded in agreement. "I know. But sometimes, it feels so hard to share these feelings. I don't want to add to other people's burdens."

Farel patted Nia's hand gently. "You're not adding to anyone's burdens. We're all here to support you. If you feel like talking, I'll listen without judging."

Nia smiled softly, feeling appreciated. "Thank you, Sis. It means a lot to me."

Meanwhile, in the bedroom, Ari sat on the edge of the bed, remembering the conversation he had with Nia earlier. He felt anxious about how to resolve this situation in the most tactful way. The sound of a knock on the door brought him back to reality.

"Come in," Ari said, his voice soft.

Richard entered the room with a caring expression. "Ari, I wanted to make sure that you were feeling okay. Is there anything you want to discuss about our future?"

Ari looked at Richard, looking confused. "I feel so confused, Uncle Richard. I know this is a very difficult situation, and I want to make things better. But I don't know where to start."

Richard sat down beside Ari and put his hand on Ari's shoulder. "We can start with small steps. Maybe we can think about how we can adapt to this change and how we can make the best decisions for everyone."

Ari nodded. "I agree. I want us to be able to do it in a way that makes everyone feel valued."

Richard smiled softly. "We will get through this together. The important thing is that we keep communicating well and make sure that every step we take is the best for everyone."

Ari took a deep breath. "Thank you, Uncle Richard. I feel a little calmer after talking to you."

Richard nodded. "We will face this together. Nothing needs to be done alone."

Back in the living room, Nia and Farel continued their conversation while enjoying warm tea. Farel tried to make the atmosphere more relaxed.

"If you feel ready to move on, maybe we can plan something fun to distract you from all this," Farel said. "Are there things you want to do or places you want to visit?"

Nia thought for a moment. "I think I need some time to think about those things. Right now, I just want to make sure that I can face the coming days better."

Farel smiled. "That's okay. We can start with small steps and see how things develop. What's important is that we do what makes you feel better."

Nia felt a little lighter. "I agree. I'll consider your suggestion and think about what can help me feel better."

Meanwhile, Ari and Richard returned to the living room after talking in the bedroom for some time. Richard tried to create a more comfortable and positive atmosphere.

"How about we all have dinner together?" Richard offered. "Maybe a little change of scenery can help us feel better."

Ari agreed. "That's a good idea. Having dinner together can give us a chance to talk more casually."

Nia, who was sitting on the couch, nodded. "Okay. I think having dinner together can be a good way to spend time and feel more connected."

They all headed to the dining table, where they enjoyed a simple yet delicious meal. During dinner, the atmosphere was more relaxed, and they shared light stories to distract themselves from the situation at hand.

After dinner, Nia felt a little calmer and ready to face the day. ari better. She felt grateful for the support given by Richard, Ari, and Farel.

"Thank you for tonight," Nia told them. "It really helped me feel better."

Richard smiled. "We're glad we could help. Just remember that we're here for you anytime."

Ari nodded in agreement. "Yes, we'll get through this together."

Farel patted Nia's shoulder gently. "You're strong, Nia. Don't forget that."

Nia felt a little more optimistic about the future. Although the road ahead was still full of uncertainty, she felt more prepared to face whatever was to come. With the support of those around her, she felt there was hope for finding peace amidst the chaos.

As the night wore on, Nia went to her room feeling a little lighter. She knew that there was still a long journey ahead, but with the support and love of those closest to her, she felt more prepared to face whatever was to come.