FULL NOVELXO Chapter CHAPTER 88
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Alex’s revelation about his dream to Nathan sparked a complex conversation, delving into the realms. of their shared history and unresolved feelings. As they sat in a secluded corner of Alex’s spacious office, the morning sun casting a warm glow through the expansive windows, Alex felt a strange sense of vulnerability discussing his innermost thoughts.
“You’re right, Nathan. It was just a dream. But it’s peculiar, isn’t it? Why would my subconscious choose Emma to play such a role?” Alex pondered aloud, his gaze drifting to the bustling cityscape
outside.
Nathan, leaning back in his chair, appeared contemplative. “It’s not just peculiar, Alex, it’s revealing. Dreams often reflect our deepest thoughts and emotions, the ones we try to bury. Maybe it’s a sign that you haven’t fully let go of Emma, despite what you’ve been telling yourself.
Alex’s expression tightened slightly at Nathan’s words. The idea that he still harbored unresolved feelings for Emma was unsettling, yet he couldn’t entirely dismiss it. “But why now? After all this time, after everything that’s happened?”
Nathan shrugged, “Maybe it’s the masquerade ball. Seeing her again, dancing with her… these things might have triggered something in you. Or perhaps it’s the notion of her being free, unattached. It could be stirring up old feelings
making you question your past decisions.”
Alex sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I don’t know, Nathan. It’s all so confusing. I thought I had moved on, but now…”
Their conversation was interrupted by a soft knock on the door. Bonnie peeked in, her eyes widening slightly at the sight of the two deep in conversation. “Sorry to interrupt, but Emma asked me to
deliver these documents to you.”
As Bonnie entered, Alex couldn’t help but notice how her presence subtly shifted the atmosphere in the room. She moved with an effortless grace, placing the documents on Alex’s desk with a polite nod.
Alex thanked her, but his mind was still churning with thoughts of his dream and Nathan’s insights. Bonnie, have you ever experienced dreams that felt like they were trying to tell you something important?”
Bonnie paused, considering his question. “I believe dreams can be a window into our subconscious They might not always make sense, but they can reveal truths we’re not ready to face when we’re
awake.”
Her response resonated with Alex, adding another layer to his contemplation. He watched as she excused herself, leaving the room with the same poise she had entered.
Turning back to Nathan, Alex found his friend watching him closely. “You know, Alex, maybe it’s time you faced those truths, whatever they may be. Maybe it’s time you figured out what Emma truly means to you.”
Alex nodded slowly, his gaze returning to the skyline outside. The conversation with Nathan,
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combined with his dream and Bonnie’s words, had opened a door he had long kept closed. It was a door to his past, to his feelings for Emma, and to the questions that lingered in the shadows of his
heart.
As the morning progressed, the office buzzed with activity, but Alex’s mind remained in a state of introspection. The dream, the dance, and the discussions had stirred something within him realization that his journey of understanding and reconciliation with Emma was far from over. In the quiet of his office, amidst the hustle of the day, Alex pondered the echoes of the past and the possibilities of the future.