When I got back to my apartment, I sank onto the couch. Tears were streaming down my face.

My mind replayed all the moments we shared-the times of both joy and heartache.

I remembered the first time I met him, the calm and warmth that emanated from him. I also remembered the encouragement he gave me when we worked side by side.

But I also knew there were too many obstacles between us.

His family, his responsibilities, and the complex history between us made this love difficult and unspeakable.

Perhaps one day, when we've both grown mature and brave enough...

Tears blurred my vision as I hugged the pillow close to my chest.

That night, sleep eluded me.

...

In the morning, sunlight streamed through the curtains and gently touched my face. I rubbed my tired eyes and forced myself to get up.

face, yet one marked by resolve. I had to pull

ready,

I'm ready to head back. How's the competition prep

Eve. Everything is going according to plan. You just focus on sorting things out

push yourself too much. If

a weight seemed to

I still had

and a

't let

fruition hold me back.

packed my bags and got ready to head

was buzzing with people on their way

I loved the

more than a dozen hours of flying, I stepped onto the land where I had once studied and lived. My body was weary from the

for me at the airport. At the sight of his familiar

grabbed my suitcase. "Welcome back, Eve. How

the issue. I just went through

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