The Quiet Smile by Euryia Larsen EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Euryia Larsen
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Amelia
I was never one to be jealous of someone else’s happiness but as I sat
watching my best friend be completely in love with her husband that was
exactly what I felt. Taking a deep calming breath I diverted my eyes and
took a long drink of my soda. I couldn’t be happier for Leilani and Nikandr
but I was also drowning in my loneliness.
That deep-seated emotion was a constant companion. With my
disabilities, feeling like I was on the outside looking in was normal. Being
unable to speak or even read and write properly made it hard for me to
enjoy going out with people. It was hard to have a normal conversation with
someone who could only use body language or hand signals to answer.
Leilani took it upon herself to learn sign language with me while we
were kids. It meant the world to me that someone cared that much. Now
that we were adults though, I hated feeling like I was somehow her
responsibility because I was so limited in my ability to communicate with
the world.
When I wasn’t with Leilani, technology was my best friend. Thanks to
innovative apps, I could scan words with my phone and have what it said,
spoken to me via an earbud, or had it speak for me. I found many of the
apps to be embarrassing so I didn’t use them. My therapist said I needed to
let go of my pride and accept the help. I was working on that but hadn’t
managed it yet.
Sensing eyes on me, I turned to see Nikandr alone and looking at me.
Blushing lightly, I smiled at him. “Leilani went to the ladies’ room. So, um,
I wanted to tell you that I’ve been trying to learn sign language. It’s not at
all easy but hopefully, you’ll be patient with me.”
I nodded and gave him another smile. Nik was being kind like he always
was. He accepted me in Leilani’s life as a given and the fact that he wanted
to learn to speak with me through sign language was incredibly sweet.
As his words sunk in, I had to fight back tears. I just wanted to be
normal and hold a simple conversation without someone having to learn a
new language. Taking a deep breath in to calm my inner turmoil, I was able
to keep the tears at bay. Placing my hand on my heart I looked back at Nik
and smiled at him.
“I know how hard surviving is for a person without your challenges. I
can only imagine how hard it is for you.”
I frowned at his words. Did he pity me? Is that what he was saying? I
didn’t need or want anyone’s pity.
Nik sighed heavily as he ran his hand through his hair. “That came out
better in my head. Let me start over. I know how much Lei loves you. You
are her family and that makes you my family. If you ever need anything,
please let me know.”
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