However, in this period of time, Benjamin had to endure some degree of discomfort, just because he couldn't see Martina every day.
The two of them stood there quietly, as if they were doing nothing, yet it felt completely natural.
"Have you been busy lately?" Martina, for the first time ever, broke the awkward silence between them. After all, standing there silently for too long felt a bit strange.
It was at this moment that she realized that she and Benjamin hadn't been in touch as much lately. Strangely, she didn't feel uncomfortable about it.
Perhaps this was the most significant change in her life right now – no longer focusing on Benjamin's movements, no longer caring about when he would return, and not keeping tabs on what he was doing. Instead, she was immersing herself in her own life. She had her own work to keep her busy and her own life to enjoy.