When We Were Perfect

A true friend not only accepts who you are 

But also helps you become the person you should be.......

Previously, 

"I would have been jealous, Nadia if I loved your man and wanted him but thanks to him, he opened my eyes to reality making me realize that what I considered love was just an illusion of my mind to show off perfection to everyone around. Besides, I am a married woman with a handsome man and adorable child!" Amy said, showing her ring finger which had a beautiful wedding band on it along with an expensive engagement ring.

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Silas just stood there thunderstruck, gaping like a fish, did she really say those words and did she really claim to be married to Daniel. He didn't know how many times he blinked his eyes, sure he saw her changing but to this extent. He was seeing a glimpse of Amy Moretti in her, the one they grew up with.

"Wow!" He muttered still in disbelief.

"Stop gaping like a fish Silas, I know I had done awful things in the past but that doesn't mean I would ruin someone's happiness now. Believe it or not, I am really happy for you guys!" Amy said exasperated.

"Wow, 2!" He muttered, this time Amy and Nadia both rolled their eyes.

" I believe you, Amy, I was a bit uncomfortable to meet you at first but you really look like a genuine person!" Nadia replied politely.

"I am just trying to be a good person, believe me, if you had met me a year ago you would have definitely disliked me!" Amy said with a bit of chagrin.

"I hope you won't mind but can we be friends!" Nadia chimed with a smile still not believing she could be this welcoming, she had seen Daniel's distressed state in the office while handling Ozan. Silas also told her some of the things that she had done with Daniel and Ozan making her visualize Amy as a snooty, stubborn and harsh woman but here she didn't even see a streak of those things.

Amy chuckled, 

"Of course, I would love to. There is much testosterone around me, I would like a female friend besides I hadn't had any shopping and crime partner after Ayla's death!" She said, the last part a little slowly.

Nadia noticed the flash of pain in her eyes immediately taking her in a small hug. 

"Now you have me and let me tell you, you are in for a hell of a ride!" 

Amy hugged her back with a smile, 

"I am looking forward to it!" She replied, glancing at Silas who was still blinking his eyes. She felt a bit uneasy but she had to make everything good with him too.

"Wo----"

"If you said wow one more time, I am gonna leave you!" Nadia chided, making him swallow his saliva.

"I mean I never knew motherhood could knock some sense into you that fast!" Silas muttered although it wasn't a very pleasant thing to say but Amy understood he didn't mean it in any negative way.

She stepped a little closer to him, 

"I don't blame you for your skepticism Silas, I truly have disappointed everyone around me but I am trying to make myself a better person than I have been before. This time for all those who I disheartened and especially for Ozan and D-Daniel!" Amy muttered, twirling her ring, eyes filled with remorse. Nadia also stepped closer to them, hoping Silas to act maturely.

"Amy, you don't need to feel sorry for me, I am also not a saint. Let's just put everything behind us and move forward happily!" Silas said with a small smile.

Amy felt a relief wash over her, 

"Thanks, I needed to hear those words from you. I don't know how to say that but can we start again as friends!" Amy spoke, glancing at Silas and Nadia hopefully.

"I already said we are friends, Amy!" Nadia responded by patting her shoulder. Amy turned to Silas waiting for his reply, reaching out her hand.

"Friends like we were in school!"

Silas peeked at Nadia who nodded at him with a grin.

He turned back to Amy and instead of shaking her hands, embraced her in a friendly hug taking her by surprise.

"We are already friends, idiot!" He chuckled.

Amy grinned, hugging him tightly, this time it didn't feel intimate with him. It was like one friend comforting another or more like a brotherly hug. Amy couldn't believe she was thinking that way about Silas.

"Thanks!" She murmured, pulling back.

"No need for that but don't ruin anything now Amy. Don't hurt him this time because I may be an idiot but for Daniel, I could even destroy someone!" Silas said, voice laced with warning. Nadia shook her head.

"You can have my life on it!" Amy replied with sincerity, it was what he wanted to see as he smiled rubbing her back.

"Okay, enough of this melodrama. No more crying and warnings, it's over guys!" Nadia chided in crossing her arms making both of them laugh.

"I am sorry guys, I was---" Daniel paused in his steps coming into the living room.

Surprised to see the scene there. Amy in Silas's arms laughing while Nadia stood there with a smile.

Amy abruptly pulled away not wanting him to get a wrong idea but judging his expressions, he wasn't angry or something, just curious.

"No need bro, we had quite a good time without you!" Silas grinned.

"Yeah! Boss, your wife is my friend now!" Nadia chimed.

"Just a friendly reunion!" Amy rushed out, moving to his side.

Daniel smiled, 

"I am glad, Martha told me dinner is ready. Should we!" 

"Martha makes amazing food Nadia, today I am going to dive in food," Silas said, striding towards the kitchen taking Nadia with him.

Nadia grumbled, trying to match his pace.

"Will you stop acting like a starved man!" Nadia scolded disappearing inside the dining area.