Matters of the heart were extremely important and extremely delicate. The heart not only was the life and soul of every person, but the source from which emotion-driven actions flow. Without emotion, where would anyone be? Sometimes Blake could be seen as a man of no heart by the way he acts, but in reality every person had a heart, it was just that there were those who were less inclined to share it for diverse reasons. This was the reason why Zach wholeheartfully believed there was good in every person and why he looked past a personâs faults, because as Alyson pointed out in their meeting, people believed emotions was a weakness. To an extent it was, but as Zach had argued, it was what made a person truly human.
Zach of all people knew the adverse effects of where the heart undergone much hardships, having loved his parents only to be rejected when his âglueâ ran off and then used as a âropeâ to tear Zach apart. His parents might not have loved each other anymore and may not have loved him as much as he would of liked, but they were still his parents and seeing them fight as they did was heart-breaking. Of course leaving his biological parents did not end there, what with his love for Soph and love for his adoptive parents, only for each to leave him one-by-one and then ending in care with others like Blake who looked after ânumber oneâ rather than keep in mind how their actions affected another.
It took some time for Zach to reach the point that he was now after being dragged down so low, but he felt he was regaining his strength yet not totally, much of his former self still contained within him, but he believed that he would overcome this. Afterall, such was the reason why he couped himself up in his room as how could he expect others to accept him when he could not accept himself or feel ready for whatever may come. Jane had come in order to suggest Alyson had ulterior motives and that she would damage his already damaged heart, but instead Zach was determined not to let things get to him as it used to, taking everything personally. Before, as kind as he was, he wasnât so accepting of people as to keep them distant to avoid further damage. However, as time went on, such didnât help the repairing process.
âYes, people do change when they get here. Even if you donât think she had been a whore, she still could become oneâ was Janeâs reply after a sigh before she left and said no more as she disappeared upstairs. Zach could only do so much, but the only ones he could help were the ones that would listen, as his attention was then drew to Alice who had spoken up, âI couldnât have put that better myself, though some people change for the worst and some people change for the better like you, especially standing up against Blake today and now Jane when she clearly came to torment you when Alyson really does need a friend right nowâ. Zach smiled, âWe just need to do the right thing and often times people change when people show they care. That could of gone worseâ.
Of course it was easier said than done without knowing how the other would respond, but when it works it does make all the difference both to the receiver of kindness and giver of kindness, such that had helped Zach when he was helping her upstairs. Alyson had said how she wished to help him at least a fraction, though by coming to him and listening to him, such certainly helped him gain more confidence. Speaking of Aly, she then entered the room with her bags which she set down before coming to him, âI guess Iâve been kicked out of the roomâ as she took her seat. Seems Jane hadnât changed much then, but it was a work in progress as they certainly could not remain like this forever, especially when they left this place and re-entered society.
âYou can come in my roomâ, Alice offered, seeing that Jane had no-where else to go and thinking what Zach had said about doing the right thing and how she needed a friend, âMs Morgan wouldnât mind with everything going on Iâm sureâ. Jake however didnât share the confidence, as much as he liked to do what was right as Zach, it was another thing to have the means and courage to do what was right before putting himself and others in jeopardy, âand what about Blake?â. Of course Blake was no issue for Alice, sure she looks out for herself like Blake did, but she did such in a way that she wasnât going to walk over people to achieve things. âDonât worry about Blake. Just think on your feet as you did outside before, as what better way to âkeep an eyeâ on her than having her in my roomâ, twisting the situation around in such a way that she was doing what she was told while also benefitting herself.
Zach smiled, before passing Aly a plate, âAll you have to worry about is getting this down youâŠ..have you had anything to eat yet?â. Even if she had had something before today, it certainly was needed after all that had happened to get her strength back. Zach certainly had been hungry with a clean plate infront of him. He wasnât sure about this new girl that Blake was with from what Alice told him, but if she had her head on her shoulders as Alice suggested then all should work out alrightâŠ.in theoryâŠ.
Zach of all people knew the adverse effects of where the heart undergone much hardships, having loved his parents only to be rejected when his âglueâ ran off and then used as a âropeâ to tear Zach apart. His parents might not have loved each other anymore and may not have loved him as much as he would of liked, but they were still his parents and seeing them fight as they did was heart-breaking. Of course leaving his biological parents did not end there, what with his love for Soph and love for his adoptive parents, only for each to leave him one-by-one and then ending in care with others like Blake who looked after ânumber oneâ rather than keep in mind how their actions affected another.
It took some time for Zach to reach the point that he was now after being dragged down so low, but he felt he was regaining his strength yet not totally, much of his former self still contained within him, but he believed that he would overcome this. Afterall, such was the reason why he couped himself up in his room as how could he expect others to accept him when he could not accept himself or feel ready for whatever may come. Jane had come in order to suggest Alyson had ulterior motives and that she would damage his already damaged heart, but instead Zach was determined not to let things get to him as it used to, taking everything personally. Before, as kind as he was, he wasnât so accepting of people as to keep them distant to avoid further damage. However, as time went on, such didnât help the repairing process.
âYes, people do change when they get here. Even if you donât think she had been a whore, she still could become oneâ was Janeâs reply after a sigh before she left and said no more as she disappeared upstairs. Zach could only do so much, but the only ones he could help were the ones that would listen, as his attention was then drew to Alice who had spoken up, âI couldnât have put that better myself, though some people change for the worst and some people change for the better like you, especially standing up against Blake today and now Jane when she clearly came to torment you when Alyson really does need a friend right nowâ. Zach smiled, âWe just need to do the right thing and often times people change when people show they care. That could of gone worseâ.
Of course it was easier said than done without knowing how the other would respond, but when it works it does make all the difference both to the receiver of kindness and giver of kindness, such that had helped Zach when he was helping her upstairs. Alyson had said how she wished to help him at least a fraction, though by coming to him and listening to him, such certainly helped him gain more confidence. Speaking of Aly, she then entered the room with her bags which she set down before coming to him, âI guess Iâve been kicked out of the roomâ as she took her seat. Seems Jane hadnât changed much then, but it was a work in progress as they certainly could not remain like this forever, especially when they left this place and re-entered society.
âYou can come in my roomâ, Alice offered, seeing that Jane had no-where else to go and thinking what Zach had said about doing the right thing and how she needed a friend, âMs Morgan wouldnât mind with everything going on Iâm sureâ. Jake however didnât share the confidence, as much as he liked to do what was right as Zach, it was another thing to have the means and courage to do what was right before putting himself and others in jeopardy, âand what about Blake?â. Of course Blake was no issue for Alice, sure she looks out for herself like Blake did, but she did such in a way that she wasnât going to walk over people to achieve things. âDonât worry about Blake. Just think on your feet as you did outside before, as what better way to âkeep an eyeâ on her than having her in my roomâ, twisting the situation around in such a way that she was doing what she was told while also benefitting herself.
Zach smiled, before passing Aly a plate, âAll you have to worry about is getting this down youâŠ..have you had anything to eat yet?â. Even if she had had something before today, it certainly was needed after all that had happened to get her strength back. Zach certainly had been hungry with a clean plate infront of him. He wasnât sure about this new girl that Blake was with from what Alice told him, but if she had her head on her shoulders as Alice suggested then all should work out alrightâŠ.in theoryâŠ.