Bella wept bitterly, uttering shallow, pitiful sighs as the tears cascaded down her delicate, pale cheeks. She remained motionless and despondent, overcome with immense sadness as the memories of her long-gone love flood back. Suddenly, as if driven by a force unseen, her body filled with a new kind of strength and she slowly sat up, her sad eyes filled with determination and resolve. Bella embraced the boldness she felt, powerfully and gracefully leaping to her feet and setting out to reclaim her life.