There was a lovely young woman standing alone on the balcony connected to her bedroom one evening. She had a stunning, almost angelic beauty about her that was only enhanced by the gorgeous balcony she stood upon, which was adorned with flowers and greenery. Together, they created such a heavenly scene that anyone who saw the beautiful maiden on the picturesque balcony could easily mistake her for a divine angel in the garden of Heaven.
However, despite the peaceful beauty surrounding her, the young lady had been sighing woefully for hours as she stood unaccompanied on the balcony. Her thoughts were consumed by one person - the man who had saved her life not just once, but several times over the course of that same day. This man had even sacrificed his own eyesight in order to ensure her continued safety and well-being.
The noble man who the lonely lady could not stop thinking about was none other than Sin Abraham. Earlier that fateful day, Sin had rescued her on multiple occasions from great peril without regard for his own safety. Despite the grave personal cost, he gave up his vision to protect her from harm. The selfless act left the woman overwhelmed with gratitude and admiration for Sin.
As she reflected on the day's events, the young lady sighed deeply while wishing she could see her rescuer again to properly thank him. She could not believe that Sin had been willing to blind himself just to save her life. She understood she could never repay his tremendous sacrifice. All she could do was hope that somehow, someday, she would have the chance to express her heartfelt appreciation and see the man who had permanently lost his sight just to spare her life.
Lost in her thoughts about Sin and what he had done for her, the woman did not notice the passage of time as she stood solemnly on the balcony under the night sky. She replayed the day's trauma and Sin's repeated acts of courageous protection in her mind. She simply could not fathom or accept that her life had been saved at such devastating cost to the kind, selfless man who had shielded her from harm without hesitation. Overwhelmed by emotion, the lone lady stayed fixed on the balcony as she worked through her immense feelings of shock, sadness, gratitude, and debt toward her noble savior.
Eventually, the woman decided she should go to bed and attempt to rest, even if sleep eluded her. But she knew the image of an eyeless Sin sacrificing everything for her would be seared into her mind, just as he had lost his vision permanently for her sake. She resolved that she would do whatever she could moving forward to repay Sin for his unbelievable chivalry and sacrifice that had allowed her to safely witness the beautiful balcony scene before her. Her life had been spared thanks to Sin's selfless actions, and she vowed to never forget what he had done for her out of the goodness of his heart, even if it meant giving up his eyesight forever.
The beautiful young lady who stood solemnly on the balcony was revealed to be Sia Amir. Before Sia could retire to bed after her long period of reflection, another equally lovely woman entered into the bedroom where the balcony was connected. This new arrival possessed beauty comparable to Sia herself. However, the woman was not a resident of the same world as Sia. Rather, she came from an entirely different realm known as Earth. Now in the Holy Kingdom, where she served as a saint chosen by the kingdom's church.
The visiting woman's name was Akane. As the saint of the Holy Kingdom, where religion was deeply interwoven into the society, Akane held an esteemed position granted to her by the church leaders. She had been selected and bestowed the title of saint due to her exemplary devotion, wisdom and magical abilities. Though from a different plane of existence, Akane had befriended Sia during one of her visits to this world.
On this night, Akane used her powers to cross between country in order to check on the condition of her dear friend Sia. She was well aware that Sia had endured great distress and danger earlier that day. Akane hoped to provide comfort and consolation to Sia after the traumas she suffered. As soon as she arrived in the bedroom and saw Sia on the balcony, Akane could perceive her friend's weary sadness, despite not knowing the full details of what had transpired.
Akane approached Sia softly so as not to alarm her lost-in-thought friend gazing outward. She warmly greeted Sia and stood supportively at her side, letting her know she was there for her in this time of need. When Sia turned and recognized her friend from the other world, she managed a small, grateful smile at Akane's consideration in visiting to check on her well-being.
For a long moment, the two stunning women stood together on the balcony without speaking, as Akane waited patiently for Sia to open up. Eventually, Sia began to recount the terrifying ordeal she had experienced earlier, including how a young man named Sin had rescued her over and over at great personal cost. Akane listened with compassion as Sia described how Sin had sacrificed his vision to save Sia's life.
After listening to Sia recount everything Sin had done for her that day, Akane decided to lightheartedly tease her friend. With a playful smile, she remarked "It seems you have fallen for your fiancé, Sin Abraham, after all! Even though you didn't like him that much before."
Flustered by her friend's gentle ribbing, Sia's cheeks flushed pink as she quickly replied "Oh no, it's not like that at all - this is an entirely different situation!" However, despite her verbal denial, the telltale blush on Sia's face indicated there may be some truth in Akane's observation.
Sia had previously harbored ambivalent feelings towards her arranged engagement to Sin. But after Sin's incredible sacrifice that day to protect Sia's life multiple times over, at the cost of his own eyesight, Sia clearly felt greater affection and admiration for her selfless fiancé. Though she denied it, Akane sensed Sia's perspective had shifted and her heart had softened towards Sin, seeing him in a new light after his actions.
Amused by Sia's flustered reaction that suggested shifting emotions, Akane decided not to tease her further. Instead, she gently asked "If you don't have those kinds of feelings, then why haven't you gone to see Sin yourself since it happened?"
Sia sighed, her blush fading as sadness returned to her expression. "I feel too ashamed and afraid to face him again after what he did for me," she admitted. "Each time I see his ruined eye, I'll feel even more pain knowing that he blinded himself just to save my life."
Sia went on to explain that she felt incredibly guilty that Sin had sacrificed his vision on her behalf. She simply could not imagine looking at his bandaged eyes, knowing she was the reason he would never see again. The very thought of it was too much for Sia to bear.
Even though she was filled with gratitude for what Sin had done, Sia's shame and regret made it too difficult for her to visit him. She was deeply conflicted, wishing she could thank him but also tormented by the fact that he had lost his sight because of her. Sia worried facing him would only worsen her anguish over his sacrifice.
Akane listened patiently, acknowledging the complicated emotions her friend was grappling with. She did not judge Sia for her struggle to reconcile her pain and gratitude. As someone with great wisdom and life experience, Akane understood the enormity of what Sia had endured and how Sin's actions had profoundly impacted her.
In her gentle, thoughtful way, Akane counseled Sia not to be so hard on herself. She suggested over time, it may become easier for Sia to face Sin with less shame or fear. Akane hoped in the future, Sia would find some peace and closure in properly thanking Sin, even if his blindness still caused her regret. For now, Akane simply provided a caring, nonjudgmental ear, knowing this was a difficult journey Sia would have to navigate in her own time.
Above all, she encouraged Sia to show herself the same compassion that Sin had demonstrated in keeping her safe, no matter how long it took to process the emotional turmoil.
The saint was moved by the tale of both Sin's nobility, and her dear friend's trauma. She provided her unique insights to comfort and console Sia, while also helping her see that what happened was not her fault. She encouraged Sia to be kind to herself while recovering.
The two friends talked well into the night, their conversation lit by the soft glow of the bedroom and stars overhead. Akane was glad she had followed her instinct to come support Sia after her ordeal. Her presence and willingness to listen seemed to lift some of the burden from Sia's heart.