Phoenix
Part 53: In the Storm of Emotions
Work comes to an end, and the studio slowly empties.
Phoenix and Albatross leave separately, then meet at the far corner of the parking lot, where no one can see them.
ALBATROSS (with a gentle smile):
“I have a surprise.”
Phoenix’s eyes light up, her heart pounding.
As they get into the car, their fingers intertwine—and neither of them lets go.
THE AMUSEMENT PARK
When they enter the amusement park, Phoenix practically bounces with happiness.
Her eyes sparkle at the flashing lights and glittering decorations.
PHOENIX (laughing, almost childlike):
“Oh, look at this! It’s amazing! I love it! It’s so beautiful!”
Before Albatross can say anything, Phoenix spots the carousel and runs toward it, laughing.
Albatross follows more slowly, smiling as he watches her every move.
Phoenix grabs Albatross’s hand, then happily kisses him and hugs him, her laughter almost contagious.
Every little thing—the smell of popcorn, the blinking lights, the music—fills her with joy.
Albatross watches her attentively, the smile in the corner of his eyes the most sincere he can give.
That’s exactly what he loves about her: how every small joy makes Phoenix happy.
ALBATROSS (whispering with a half-smile):
“Watching you like this… that’s the best part of my day.”
Phoenix laughs, clings to him, squeezes his hand, and hugs him again, her heart pulsing with pure, childlike happiness.
Behind the Ferris wheel, they stop in a quieter spot where the lights dance around them.
Albatross slowly pulls Phoenix closer, their hands still intertwined.
Phoenix’s eyes shine—this moment is perfect for her.
The kiss is slow, sweet, and full of happiness—and even while kissing, they don’t let go of each other’s hands.
Sanem is walking nearby with her little daughter, Lara, who is eating cotton candy.
Lara’s gaze freezes, then she excitedly exclaims:
LARA:
“Mom! Look! That’s Uncle Albatross!”
Sanem looks over and recognizes the couple.
Phoenix and Albatross, hand in hand, kissing, completely lost in each other, don’t notice them.
SANEM (to herself, smiling):
“Typical. These two really can’t be without each other.”
After the kiss, Phoenix and Albatross rest their foreheads together.
ALBATROSS (with a restrained smile):
“If it were up to me… I’d never let go of your hand.”
PHOENIX (with happy, childlike enthusiasm):
“Then don’t—at least not today!”
And so, hand in hand, wrapped around each other, they walk on happily among the lights—
Phoenix delighted by every little thing, and Albatross enjoying every second of it.
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