(Day 103/122 of the experiment)
Tristan almost forcefully took me for a morning walk. I didn’t want to go anywhere because the resentment from losing my job so quickly lingered in my soul. But the man of my dreams said that fresh air would help clear my mind, so we went for a stroll in the park.
Tristan's method worked, so after breakfast, I went live and told my subscribers the whole story about my job at “Women’s Things.” The girls supported me and said that I was really needed by them. And that no text could compare to the help I provide to people in my live and online training sessions.
The gym and vocal classes gave me another realization – if I had stayed in the editorial office, I would have forever lost myself. Everything would have been like during my time working with Iren Cheery. I would have worked, not deriving any pleasure from life, and sought it in alcohol and unhealthy food. And I could forget about sports and hobbies – my existence would have turned into endless days and evenings in the office.
Lilia and Sveta seemed to sense that I needed their support, and they invited me to CATUCCINI in the evening.
After a not very long but quite dramatic story about “Women’s Things,” Susan, as a psychologist, summed it up. Inga is an unhappy person who was once irreparably hurt by a woman who took away her husband. And now she perceives any woman solely as a personal enemy. And I can be smart, clever, and hardworking, but the broken heart and the active mind of the boss will still find something to latch onto. The problem isn’t with interns like me, or the low productivity of the girls in the editorial office, the problem is that Inga chose not to forgive. Not to forgive the husband who left, not to forgive the girl who took that husband, not to forgive herself for the fact that the divorce became the end of her entire life.
After Sveta’s mini-lecture, I concluded that I was ready and wanted to forgive Inga. So I took my phone and sent a text message in which I thanked her for the invaluable experience I gained from the interview and the not-quite two days of working in the editorial office. And in my soul, what I had almost lost appeared – harmony and peace.
The girls supported this gesture and hugged me. And the next three hours passed as they always do in our company – quickly, interestingly, and very fun.
(Day 104/122 of the experiment)
Today's run at the stadium was initiated by me and supported by Tristan. So before breakfast, we managed to work out, meditate, and discuss last night. After that, we each ran off to our tasks – I to a meeting with my course assistant, and Tristan to work.
To my surprise, Nina not only didn’t criticize the video lessons but also praised me. She said that for a first experience, it was really cool. Then she offered me several design options for the website, we wrote welcome emails for the participants who would buy the course together, and discussed the deadlines we need to meet and when to start the course.
Inspired, I ran home and spent the whole day filming video lessons. For dinner, I decided to make pasta with seafood – I know Tristan loves it.
-"Cinderella, you're becoming like you were before those two days in the editorial office again."
-"What do you mean by 'like that'?"
-"Light and happy. Well, that's how it seems to me."
-"You’re probably right. Tristan, I wanted to discuss the wedding with you."
-"Sure, let's."
-"Please, tell me how you imagine our day?" – I asked, not without excitement.
-"I'll tell you honestly – I don't care where and when it takes place. I love you and want to live a happy and long life together. And that's the most important thing for me. We'll do the wedding the way you want it. What do you say?"
I shared with Tristan my thoughts about a wedding somewhere in a warm place, surrounded by our closest people. And he supported me.
How great it is to have someone who completely understands and supports you. When you don't need to wear masks and try to be better than you are. When you’re not afraid of being misunderstood or judged. When you are ready for any reaction because you know for sure that it will be honest and sincere.