Ester, you have become the shore I seek all this time.

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She said, cupping my cheeks with her one hand while giving my hand a gentle squeeze with her other hand. Her voice is so soothing and heartwarming. Her words gave me vast serenity as the destruction inside me came to a stop and I wanted to indulge in her and receive everlasting love from it.

A faint smile came to my lips when she said that. I tilt my head to my side a little and whisper, "Can I embrace you, Ester?" ...