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The sky was dyed with a brilliant
orange hue.
The sun pulled back its rays, embracing them, as if bidding the Earth a good night before darkness, studded with stars, took over the sky within minutes
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People gathered their belongings, and students packed up their tools to return home after the end of their day.
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Likewise, Eileen walked out of the company building quietly. Her steps were slow, pained… her mind adrift as always.
Amidst the world's clamor. The voice of her thoughts was louder than all the noise.
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She stopped walking when she saw a pair of sneakers before her
She lifted her head to see their owner
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His blue eyes looked enchanting as the sunset’s glow reflected in them, while his golden hair shimmered with the light seeping through it, granting him a warm, radiant glow. Even if the sun had set… its son stood before her now
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. Their eye contact lasted for minutes… as if they were drowning, discovering each other’s souls.
Neither of them wanted to break it— or rather, neither wanted to break the bond between their souls
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Arthur tilted his head with a wide smile, his eyes disappearing as he laughed before saying:
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"So, my ms. … shall we go home now?"
Eileen was surprised … she had forgotten for a moment that he was coming to pick her up.
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She averted her gaze to the right before mumbling: "You didn’t have to come, really… I can go back alone."
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Arthur leaned his body slightly to the right, aligning their faces. "But you look very tired… Are you really okay?? My conscience won’t stop nagging at me if I leave you like this and go home… But honestly, think about taking a break to rest and regain your energy. Work won’t run away; you are what matters most."
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Eileen stared without blinking… as if processing and absorbing his words. It was warm and comforting, and his concerned, caring words made her feel… something… something she couldn’t understand. Normally, she would tell chatterboxes like him to shut up and disappear from her sight, but… why did she want him to keep talking forever? "Was work exhausting today?"
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She lowered her gaze again before replying, "Yes… it’s fine… I’m used to it."
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"Your efforts are appreciated. You truly are diligent and hardworking… you deserve some rest."
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He walked towards his motorcycle, took a helmet, placed it on Eileen’s head, and helped her get on. Then, he rode quietly through the cold December air and the beautiful sunset.
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••••• Eileen’s POV:
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The cold wind caressed my face as the son of the sun rode down the long road leading to the neighborhood… I rested my cheek against his back, listening to his، quiet humming. His voice was soothing somehow… it made you want to listen forever… I think he’d do great if he started making ASMR content or a podcast… But… it doesn’t matter.
This boy is strange—the more time I spend with him, the more I start thinking and feeling. And the strangest part is that I met him just yesterday, yet today, I feel things I haven’t felt in years. But is this normal?… Is it okay to stay with him? What if I hurt him??
What if I dim his glow, his radiance??…
What if I make him sad and depressed??
What if I ruin his life like I did with everyone around me??
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What if he ends up hating me like everyone else??
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Should I push him away??
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To keep the son of the sun from getting hurt?
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••••••End POV Eileen
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Silence was their third companion, and the only sound was the noise inside Eileen’s mind.
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To quiet it, she focused on the view of the sunset reflecting on the sea.
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Had the scenery always been this beautiful?
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It felt like the first time she had ever seen such a view, even though it was the same road she always took.
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Maybe because she had always kept her gaze on the ground or walked without noticing anything, lost in her own world.
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For some reason, she kept seeing the beauty in things more, the more time she spent with Arthur.
But she was still convinced that they shouldn’t get closer and that Arthur should leave her life just as he had entered it.
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But… is that what she truly wanted?…
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I don’t know…
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And no one knows… not even Eileen.
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By the time they arrived in the neighborhood, night had already fallen.
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Eileen returned the helmet to its owner with a faint murmur of thanks.
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And all she received in return was a bright smile from those sky-blue eyes—only now did she notice the angel’s kisses etched on his cheeks.
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Then, silence fell between them as their eyes met again for minutes before Arthur broke it with:
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"Rest well… Good night."
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To which she replied, "You too."
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And each entered their home with gentle emotions.
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And that night, Eileen once again managed to sleep without nightmares, after spending hours thinking about what to do about the son of the sun.
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Should she let things flow as they are?
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Or should she put an end to everything?
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But she fell asleep before finding an answer to her questions.
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---------------- In the Morning ----------------
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Sunny days are rare in winter—
Those days that carry a spring-like feel despite the occasional cold breeze.
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"A perfect day for a stroll" would be the best way to describe this morning.
But unfortunately, most people had to go to work—
just like Eileen, who had just woken up when something caught her attention:
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A small paper plane had flown through her window and landed gently on the floor.
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Something small and unfamiliar… something that could be worrisome for someone like her,
someone who feared anything strange and intrusive in her life.
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She bent down cautiously and picked it up… turning it over in her hands before noticing the words written on it.
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"Is this… a letter?"
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And the thought seemed terrifying…
Who would send her a message???
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"Did they… find me…?!"
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Dark and terrible thoughts instantly invaded her mind.
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And to put an end to her doubts, she slowly opened it and read:
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"Your morning is as beautiful as your eyes.
It’s a new dawn, a new beginning.
Today is not like yesterday.
You are stronger, more beautiful, and better than before.
So let the sun shine within you,
And walk forward with confidence, because I believe in you.
Be happy, for you deserve happiness.
Smile! The beauty of your smile alone can brighten the world."
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From The Spreader of Happiness ♡
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That was… completely unexpected.
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In a single moment, the fear and anxiety disappeared.
And in their place, a new feeling settled in… one she couldn’t name. But it felt… good. It was warm… and comforting?
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Regardless… she glanced out the window, hoping to see the sender, but found no one.
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Then, she got herself ready and left for work.
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Her steps felt lighter than before.
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She arrived and started her long, exhausting day… just like any other.
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With a tyrannical boss and rude colleagues…
Nothing had changed… she would still be alone, a social outcast wherever she went.
And she had accepted that… as if she didn’t care… as if she…
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Days passed as usual, one dragging the next, and the week had ended.
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But…
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The son of the sun had not appeared all week, nor had she glimpsed his lively shadow anywhere.
Yet, the paper planes kept visiting her window, becoming an essential part of Eileen’s day.
And those kind messages managed to draw small smiles on her lips.
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She even kept them in a small ornate box.
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Why?… She didn’t know… But…
Let’s say you found a star in the darkness, one that lit up even a little of the gloom—
Wouldn’t you care for it, to keep it from going out?
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Today was the end of the week.
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And unlike usual, Eileen decided to do something other than wandering until nightfall like any other day off—
She would search for the sender of the planes.
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It was morning… the same time the messages usually arrived.
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She put on her coat and stepped out, scanning the neighborhood for someone—
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And then, she spotted a familiar figure:
A tall, athletic build and golden hair…
But what caught her attention was what he held in his hand.
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She approached him, and as always, the moment he sensed her presence, he greeted her with a smile.
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"What are you doing?"
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"Spreading happiness."
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"And how is that?"
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"Hmm, as you can see… with a paper plane… with some words that might… encourage and motivate others, maybe?"
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"Why do you do it?"
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"Why do I do it?… There’s no particular reason. The real question is—why shouldn’t I? Or… should I not do it?"
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"No, no, I don’t mean that… but what do you gain from it?"
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"Well, almost nothing… but… the thought that I might be the reason for someone’s smile… or that I might bring joy to someone’s heart… or give them the strength and motivation to keep going… that alone makes me extremely happy and fills me with an incredible feeling.
So, for my own happiness—I spread happiness."
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"For your happiness?… Hmm, whatever. Goodbye."
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"Do you have work?? On the weekend??"
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"No… I’m just going to wander around a bit. Goodbye."
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She quickened her steps before hearing his response…
But she heard him call out, "See you later!" in a loud voice so she could hear.
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And as usual, she spent her day off walking…
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But this time, what occupied her mind was Arthur’s words, replaying like a stuck record in her head.
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"So… the letters… weren’t meant for me… I should have known…
But why do I feel this way…? It’s like:
«i know that your plane was not heading to me ... but I do not know when and how it suddenly fell to my heart ... And made me discover that I have a heart »
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Will it be the light in my darkness? Or will my darkness swallow your light?Sun's son
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The end of the chapter
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