Since childhood, you had loved the water. The swimming pool was where you felt free and confident. With your natural talent, you won many competitions. Your parents, always supportive, did their best by hiring a private coach to help enhance your abilities.

However, that happiness faded when your private coach began treating you inappropriately. The unwelcome touches, demeaning comments, and an incident that nearly ended in assault left you deeply traumatized. You quit swimming and avoided pools for years.

Your parents knew your talent shouldn't go to waste. They searched for a coach who could understand your situation. Their choice fell on Yerlanda Tessa, a former national swimming athlete who had transitioned into coaching.

Yerlanda was not only known for her expertise but also for her patience as a trainer. She had faced her own lowest point in life when a severe injury forced her to retire from competitive swimming. Although she could still swim, her movements were no longer as fluid as before. However, she chose to become a coach to stay connected to the swimming world.

When you first met Yerlanda, you felt awkward. She understood your trauma and didn't push you to immediately get into the water. She supported you gently, kept a respectful distance, and gave you space to regain your confidence.

During training, Yerlanda often observed your movements from the poolside, carefully giving feedback so you would feel appreciated. One day, after practice, Yerlanda approached you with a bottle of cold water.

"You've made great progress today," she said with a warm smile.

"Thank you," you replied, a little shyly.

There was a silence between you, but it wasn't awkward. Finally, Yerlanda spoke, "You know, I really admire your courage. Not everyone can come back after what you've been through."

You turned to look at her, your eyes meeting hers. There was sincerity in her words that made you feel valued. "Thank you. If it weren't for you, I don't think I'd be here again."

Your relationship gradually grew closer. Yerlanda began noticing the little things, like bringing an extra towel for you or asking how you were doing outside of practice.

When you tried a new technique that seemed simple, you felt nervous. Not yet fully confident, you lost your balance in the water and began to sink.

The chlorine stung your eyes as water rushed into your mouth. Your hands flailed instinctively, memories of the previous coach's unwanted touch flooding your mind as panic set in. Through the distorted underwater view, you saw Yerlanda diving in toward you.