Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 25

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 25 Summary

 

Javier rushes to the dog shelter only to find a horrifying scene of blood and scattered bones, with the dogs gone. His phone vibrates insistently, and when he answers, Milena angrily accuses him of secretly seeing Saina again without telling her. Despite her threats to cut him off, Javier remains silent, overwhelmed by grief and tears. Eventually, Milena hears him sobbing quietly and softens her tone, asking him to come back and warning him not to see Saina without permission. She then reveals she is pregnant, hoping this news will bring him back to her.

 

Javier, however, is consumed by sorrow and collapses unconscious. In his dreamlike state, he recalls tender memories with Saina before he left the country to care for his mother. He remembers their deep love, promises to stay connected despite distance, and his vow to love only her. Yet, the dream dissolves painfully as he cries out for Saina, begging her to return and insisting he truly loves her, not Milena. When he tries to hold onto her, she disappears, leaving him desperate and heartbroken.

 

Awakening drenched in sweat, Javier is confronted by Milena’s jealousy and sharp words, as she accuses him of still loving Saina. Milena’s initial satisfaction at believing Saina dead fades when she sees Javier’s anguish. Her pride turns cruel as she threatens to terminate the pregnancy, hoping to sever Javier’s ties to Saina completely. Javier remains silent and distant, lost in his torment, unable to respond to Milena’s harsh declaration. The chapter ends with Javier trapped in his pain and Milena’s anger escalating.

 

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Chapter 5

Javier stumbled forward, his breath ragged as he sprinted toward the dog shelter. When he arrived, the place was eerily silent—the dogs were nowhere to be seen. Instead, the ground was stained with a gruesome mixture of blood and scattered bones, a horrifying scene that made his heart nearly seize in his chest. His shadow trembled faintly beneath the faint, flickering light above, mirroring the turmoil inside him.

His phone vibrated relentlessly in his pocket, the ringing piercing the heavy silence. After several agonizing rings, he finally answered, hands shaking so badly he could barely hold the device.

“Javier, why didn’t you answer me earlier?” Milena’s voice cracked with frustration and anger. “You went to see Saina again, didn’t you? How could you do that without telling me?”

There was a sharp urgency in her tone, a desperate demand for a response. “Say something! Javier, if you ignore me one more time, don’t ever come back to me again!” She had used this tactic countless times before—threatening to cut him off completely—and it always worked. But now, tears blurred Javier’s vision, and he didn’t seem to hear a word she said.

Milena’s nerves frayed. In every previous argument, the moment she threatened to shut him out, Javier would drop everything and come running, desperate to soothe her. But this time, there was silence. He was ignoring her.

Minutes passed, and then, through the phone, she caught the sound of him choking back sobs, his voice breaking quietly. A flicker of satisfaction warmed her chest; she thought she had finally rattled him. Her voice softened, almost coaxing, “Okay. If you know you were wrong, come back quickly. But from now on, don’t see Saina without asking me first.”

A brief pause, then Milena added, her tone almost gleeful, “Come to the hospital right now. I’m pregnant, and I need you to care for me.”

The word “pregnant” lit up her face with a radiant smile, full of hope and anticipation.

But Javier said nothing. His gaze remained fixed on the shattered remains on the ground, grief crashing over him like a tidal wave. His vision blurred, darkness creeping in at the edges of his sight, and then he collapsed, unconscious.

In the depths of his unconscious mind, a dream unfolded—memories from before I had left the country to care for his mother. In that dream, he treated me like the rarest treasure, and every corner of our home bore witness to the fierce love we shared. The day before I left, his heart had shattered at the thought of me going abroad, even as I took on tasks I had never done before, like cleaning the house for his mother.

He had cried until his eyes were red and swollen.

His mother’s strict rules about cleanliness meant only I could be near her, but he clung to my hand tightly, unwilling to let go.

I gently stroked his face, trying to soothe him like one would a frightened child. “If love is meant to last, then it doesn’t matter if we’re apart every day, does it?”

His voice caught in his throat as he replied, “No matter how busy we are, we have to video chat and text every single day.”

I teased him playfully, “Alright, but I warn you—if you secretly see someone else behind my back, I’ll leave you for good.”

In the bustling airport, surrounded by strangers and the hum of travelers, he had made a solemn promise. “I, Javier Gayle, will only ever love Saina Lorraine. I will love her for my entire life.”

But the dream shattered like fragile glass. Pain surged through his chest, and it felt as if his blood had turned to ice in his veins.

He cried out repeatedly, “Saina, I’m sorry. Please come back.”

“Saina, don’t leave me. I was the one who was wrong! Please, come back.”

In his panic, he saw me standing on a faint, glowing cloud, like an angel with wings. I looked at him and asked softly, “Didn’t you say you don’t love me anymore and that you only love Milena?”

He reached out desperately, trying to explain, “No, no, I love you. I really love you.”

“I was with Milena because I was drawn to her body. It was desire that blinded me. I’ll control myself. Just come back and tell me what to do—I’ll do it.”

But as he tried to grab me, I vanished in an instant, like smoke dissolving into the air.

“Saina! Don’t go!” he shouted, his heart pounding wildly.

Suddenly, he jolted awake, sitting upright in bed, drenched in cold sweat. Only then did he realize the depth of his anguish.

“Who were you calling out, Javier? You still love her, don’t you?” Milena’s voice was sharp, jealousy flashing in her eyes as she sat beside him.

Javier had no patience left to calm her. His mind was consumed by memories of me—our joyful moments flashing through his thoughts like a bittersweet slideshow.

Milena had believed I was dead, and at first, she felt a dark satisfaction. But witnessing the pain etched on Javier’s face, her triumph quickly faded.

Her wounded pride hardened into cruelty. “She’s dead,” she snapped harshly. “If you miss her so much, I’ll get rid of this baby. Then you can love a dead woman all you want.”

She expected Javier to beg her to keep the child, to plead for the pregnancy’s continuation. Instead, he only breathed in deep, painful gasps, offering no response. His expression was vacant, stunned.

Furious, Milena stood abruptly. “Fine. I’ll end the pregnancy now,” she declared angrily.

Javier remained motionless, lost in his own torment.

Conclusion

 

The chapter closes on a heart-wrenching note, capturing the raw vulnerability and fractured emotions that bind Javier, Milena, and Saina. Javier’s internal struggle between past love and present obligations is laid bare, revealing a man torn apart by guilt, longing, and the weight of impossible choices. Milena’s fierce jealousy and desperation only deepen the emotional chasm, highlighting how pain and fear can manifest as cruelty when love turns fragile and uncertain.

 

Amidst the turmoil, the chapter reminds us of the enduring power of memory and the haunting presence of lost love. Javier’s dream and his agonized awakening underscore the theme of love’s persistence, even when shadowed by betrayal and sorrow. This poignant moment leaves the characters suspended in a painful limbo, their futures uncertain but charged with the undeniable intensity of their intertwined hearts.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled emotions that bind Javier, Milena, and the lingering presence of Saina. As Javier grapples with the torment of his fractured heart and the weight of Milena’s ultimatum, the fragile threads holding their relationships together threaten to snap. The tension between love, betrayal, and desperation will intensify, revealing how each character’s choices ripple through their lives, stirring both hope and despair.

 

Expect a closer look at Javier’s internal battle as he confronts his past and present, caught between the memory of a love he thought was lost and the reality pressing down on him now. Milena’s fierce jealousy and determination to assert control may lead to unexpected consequences, testing the limits of forgiveness and trust. The emotional stakes will rise, leaving readers eager to discover whether Javier can find a path through the darkness or if the shadows around him will consume everything he holds dear.