Whilst I get the calls by some for Paul’s big side to come on strong and for him to regain his independence, the regression part is the reason this story belongs here on this forum, as one of the other commenters pointed out already. For me the promise or it, and the growth of it over time, was what attracted me to this story and is why I follow it so avidly now. The writing is great even when it’s not the central part of a chapter but it is still the key element. Regardless of where the story ultimately goes I assume it will remain key, in whatever shape or form @Frostybabyhas planned for it!
Really looking forward to the next chapter or at least to what I hope it will be!! Thanks.
Milan:
Jo’s first reaction was not too surprising. I only wondered that she waited for my answer; she could have guessed it earlier. Maybe it was the last drop, the final verdict – from my mouth. I suddenly felt guilty even if I was not; I couldn’t change anything.
I tried to imagine myself in her shoes; suddenly changing my gender and losing my old life and old family. The letter was sitting in my schoolbag, but would it help? Would her family accept a teenage girl?
Her anger was obvious, and the first words were curses. I didn’t understand, but the tone was clear.
Afte the burst of anger, she sat down and said something that sounded like resignation … or apologize? I looked at her and got worried about a total breakdown and streams of tears. I didn’t know what to do if it happened. Fortunately, she seemed to calm down and asked me for the dictionary.
The question was clear and expected. I knew only one possible answer if her family wouldn’t accept the new person. I again wanted to learn more and asked her for the dictionary.
“toi... nouvelle... vie... ici”, I almost added ‘with me’ and blushed slightly.