Facets of Impermanence

The Continued Change

Kyra.

It was unfathomable how 2 women so unrelated could be so alike. Not just in appearance but also in bearing, not just in personality but also in character; the most incredible thing was both of them sparked in Karl his willingness to selfless sacrifice for their happiness. Both induced a change so deep and poignant that Karl would resolve to give them his best.

The road to rehabilitation was tough and arduous. It was not as if he had never tried getting back on his feet; it was just he never had that person holding him up, supporting him, ensuring that he didn't fall back down. But this time it was different. He had something to look forward to and someone there to help him even when he fell to the dire abyss of hopelessness. Even if she did not know him, Kyra was Karl's sole motivation and hope.

Seeing his persistent perseverance, Karl slowly endeared himself to Kyra. She had heard him to be a philanderer and hopeless drunkard but throughout his rehabilitation not only did he not make any overt moves on her, he showed untiring discipline to recover. She did not know why he often looked to her for affirmation nor did the most ridiculous things just to make her smile sometimes at the expense of himself. But she knew she enjoyed the attention and loved the way he carried himself.

Despite all the little dropped hints and devoted attention(he never did listen to the other nurses), it still came as a surprise when he asked for her number when he finished his rehabilitation. She hesitated and deliberated. After all, a leopard could never change its spots. Could it?

Sensing her hesitance, Karl knew not to push or badger her for it. He would move her with his earnest sincerity, just like with Phoebe. He visited the hospital everyday and looked at her work. It was amazing how blissful and fulfilled he felt just looking at her, a feeling he had lost with Phoebe. He took only what she wanted to give him, never asking her for anything nor expecting anything. He did not lavish extravagance, knowing it was transient, instead he did the things which were little but mattered most.

Little by little, Kyra was moved and realised Karl did not view her as just another conquest but really meant to make her happy. She decided to give him a chance to prove himself and, at the same time, give herself an opportunity.