Chasing the Pieces

Prologue

Sami POV

Prologue

I just finished reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It was a powerful story, and someone even warned me that the plot twist would blow my mind. But for me, it was predictable. Maybe it's because I've lived almost 31 years, and I understand why Evelyn made the choices she did. I get it. But I'm not like her. I don't have her courage to do whatever it takes to escape Hell's Kitchen. I'm not brave enough.

I've often wondered what it would take for me to have that kind of boldness, that ability to push through anything, no matter the cost. But then, I realized something. I don't need to be like Evelyn. I've had my own version of strength — different, quieter, but just as important. I don't need to make the dramatic choices she made to prove I'm worthy or capable of anything. My life, my choices, and my relationships have taught me that strength can come in the smallest moments, the ones that no one else sees.

My relationship is one of those moments. It has shaped me in ways I never could've imagined. In some ways, it has been the hardest thing I've ever done, and in others, it's been my greatest teacher. It's taught me to fight for the things that matter, even when the odds feel impossible. And most importantly, it's taught me how to face myself — my own fears, insecurities, and mistakes.

Looking back on everything, I realize that even though my journey might not have the same dramatic flair as Evelyn's, it's mine. And that's enough. Maybe it's not about having the courage to change everything; maybe it's about having the strength to live with what you have and find meaning in it.

So this story is about my own experiences with relationships. I didn't get into too many details because I'm not Evelyn, who remembers every little detail of her life, even the conversations she had. I'm not trying to rewrite the past or perfect it. I'm simply sharing my truth, as I remember it, in the best way I can.