---- hearing her gently call my name. But once I was lucid again, I had to force myself to forget. Even so, I missed her terribly. I dreamed of her for four days straight. The dreams were filled with the life we shared. On the fourth morning, I woke up with my pillow soaked in tears. I sat in bed and stared at the harsh sunlight outside. All I could recall was her smile in the dream and the way she gently stroked my hair, saying, "Be happy, okay? Your smile is the most beautiful." I buried myself into the pillow again, letting the tears silently soak through the fabric. When I looked at my phone again, it was littered with missed calls. Ionly returned Alma's call to let her know I was safe. She told me Samuel was going crazy looking for me ---- and that he had threatened to issue a wanted notice if I didn't show up. I told her I got it, then hung up. After that, I stared at Mike's number and called it. I told him that I wanted to go home. He came quickly. Maybe I was just too exhausted. He stared at me in silence for a long time before finally asking cautiously, "Are you okay?" I gave a small nod, just enough to show I was still breathing and capable of understanding words. Outside the car window, the scenery slipped by ina quiet blur. Soft music played in the background, filling the silence. Mike glanced at me a few times through the rearview mirror, appearing as if he wanted to say something. Finally, when my house began to appear in the ---- distance, he broke the silence. "Cherry called you that day, didn't she? You missed it?" I froze. A wry smile tugged at my lips as I curled up a little. "Yeah." The car slowed to a stop. He looked at me again in the mirror. "She called me too. I didn't stop her either, Sherry." He said my name gently, and for a moment, it reminded me of Cherry. "She called you just to say goodbye, so you don't have to keep punishing yourself." Mike's voice was thick with grief, but he still smiled at me. "Cherry wanted you to be happy more than anything." In that instant, it felt like a silver bullet tore straight through my heart. I buried my face in my hands. I had lost count of how many tears I had shed these past few days. Yet somehow, they kept coming. ---- Of course. I should have known. Cherry loved me. She would never blame me. I was the one punishing myself. I was the one who refused to forgive myself. In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.