Chapter 127 - Open Heart Conversation.

"After that, I found out that I got shortlisted for Oxford. It is as if I was granted a second chance. I lost hope and zeal to live however getting selected for the top Medical school gave me purpose to live again." 

"Thanks to the people who saved me. They have faked my death and helped me to get admitted into my medical school." 

"If finding the courage to go there was one step, mingling with those people and competing with them was totally another step. I had difficulty socializing with strangers and I was not emotionally stable even at that time." 

"It was when I met Catherine Collins, my adopted mom. She is a psychiatrist who helped me with my difficulties." 

"Not very long after that, I met Hope, my sister in law, your God sister. She was dating Andrew, Catherine's first son, my brother at that time."

"I met her in one conference and she was very interested in me. She often visited me, took care of me and it turned out she was the one who recommended me to Catherine Collins." 

"She was the first person I bonded with after that incident of mine. She introduced me to her boyfriend, who is my brother now."

"She even took me to meet the Collins family one time and it was how I met the Collins family."

"They really treated me well and that freaked me out. I started avoiding Hope and my mother as well." 

"But Hope didn't want to give up on me. She is like a bridge that connected me to Collins and gave me a new family. For that, I am forever indebted to my sister in law." Kyra said. 

Oliver pursed his lips. He couldn't help but miss his God sister Hope, who is no more.

And, he didn't know that his God Sister, Hope, had done this much to Kyra. She never mentioned this to him.

Maybe she did mention but he had forgotten about that. At that time, he was having a hard time as well. Accident, break up and rehabilitation… he was not in his right mind. 

"The Collins family, Luther and the Richards family (Sofia, Chloe, Matthew and Daniel) have helped me a lot over the past seven years. They are the reason for my sophisticated life right now."

"It took me a lot of courage and effort to believe in them and fortunately, I have met the good people who really cared for me." 

"I started my own business with their motivation and support and as a part of therapy, they made me resume my painting hobby which made me into a famous artist, Passion. Because of them, I was able to do everything I wanted."

She was into many things like painting, business management, med school and there were other hobbies as well, like violin, defense arts. The reason was not only to prove herself but to keep her busy enough to forget about her past. 

She used to be so tired by the end of the day that she used to go into deep sleep and not dream of anything bad. 

"You became successful, Ky. There is no need to cling on to your past anymore.", Oliver said, caressing her hair. 

"I want to let go, Oliver. But I was not able to do so. You have seen how I react whenever I see them. That anxiety and trauma is the same as seven years back. It didn't change." Kyra said. 

"It takes time, Ky. Your days away from here can't be counted. Trauma's are to be fighted not to be escaped.", Oliver said, continuing to caress her hair. Her hair is so soft and silky that he can't keep his hands steady. 

"It looks like you are right. After hearing your words, I am kind of relieved. I was assuming that I might never overcome this trauma. I got scared.", Kyra said, cuddling in his embrace, seeking his comfort. 

Oliver gladly let her take his warmth. He kissed her forehead and whispered against her skin. 

"You are a fighter, Ky. Since your childhood you have been fighting against the circumstances. It is already admirable that you came all the way here, after what you have been through. These seven years of your relentless fighting and shaping your life is the preparation for what you have to fight now."

"Although I hate to say this, it is not that easy to fight the trauma. Revenge is the best way to fight through it but it is a dangerous option. As long as we don't forget our morals and ethics, it will be fine.", he added. 

"Why do I feel like you have been through this?" Kyra asked as she raised her head to look into his eyes. 

Oliver smiled, looking at the horizon. 

"My parents death. I remember each and every detail of it. That was my childhood trauma. I told you that it gave me a fear of blood, right? That was not it. I feared vehicles, I feared going outside after that."

"The circumstances were not good at that time. My sister's nervous system started to deteriorate and my family members started to fight for the wealth and power my father left. Because of those tensions, I didn't have any moral support from anyone."

"I just knew that I had to live by channelising strength from something. That strength came from my sister. Firstly, I overcame my fear of driving vehicles and because of my sister's health, I decided to become a doctor."

"And, I knew that in order to become a doctor, a surgeon in that too, I have to overcome my fear of blood. It took years for me, Ky. I went through a lot as well. My preparations to overcome that started with me, watching movies filled with blood and accidents." Oliver said, chuckling. 

Kyra smiled. Watching movies??

"Yeah. movies. I watched till I could watch those bloody scenes without flinching. I had fear of hospitals because of my parents' accident, so I used to go and sit in hospitals till I got used to that place."

"These all are just one step and going into the operation room and watching the surgeries, taking part in them were totally different steps. It is just like the seven years of your time away here are your preparations to fight this thing you have with your biological family.", Oliver said. 

"So, you have walked straight into the things you are afraid of. Didn't you get scared?", Kyra asked. 

"We won't know what happiness feels like if we didn't taste what sadness feels like. In the same way, we won't be able to know how to fight until we do what scares us.", Oliver said. 

"That's true." Kyra agreed. But walking straight into the war with her biological mother scared her. That woman is scary and inhumane!!

Kyra didn't say anything but continued to rest in his embrace. His hands in her hair are soothing and his warm lips on her forehead are warming her heart. With him here, she didn't feel like it is impossible but would she really be able to do what he said by herself?

They didn't know how long it had been and they got disturbed only when Lisa knocked and entered after a few seconds. 

She was taken back after seeing their affection. Kyra is sitting in Oliver's lap and their arms are wrapped around each other. 

PDA again!!

On the other hand, Lisa felt relieved seeing Kyra's serene face. It looks like Oliver does have a calming effect on her. 

"You look fine so, I won't be asking you how you are feeling." Lisa said. 

Kyra just smiled and rested her head on Oliver's shoulder. 

"Guys, please stop this PDA. I can't bear to see it.", Lisa said and Kyra chuckled before getting off Oliver's lap. 

She sat beside me and smiled at Oliver. 

"The party is coming to an end. Do you guys want to join or stay here till the end? Lisa asked. 

"I prefer staying here.", Kyra immediately answered. 

"I was mocking you, Ky!! You got dressed and came here all the way just to lock yourself in this room and romance with your boyfriend??" Lisa asked. 

Kyra felt her cheeks warm up and Oliver could only shake his head at this friend's bickering. 

"Nope. I just like it here more than that noisy hall.", Kyra said, smiling affectionately at Oliver. 

"Don't lie, Kyra.", Lisa said. 

"I am not lying!! I meant it. Do you know that you have disturbed my quality time with my boyfriend?" Kyra asked. Oliver chuckled. He didn't interrupt them because he is loving the conversation. 

"You are just avoiding your biological mother," Lisa said. 

"I am not. And, I have decided to agree to the collaboration with my biological mother and her husband's company. Profit wise, it's a good collaboration and there is no reason to reject it. I decided to not let my personal problems come into the way. I will fight my trauma.." Kyra said and looked at Oliver who smiled reassuringly at her.