Rewriting My Heart's Fate

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.

a weary face, yet one marked by resolve. I had to pull myself together. I couldn't

ready,

head back. How's the competition prep going on your

of energy. "Don't worry, Eve. Everything is going according to plan. You just focus on sorting things out at home. I've got everything covered here." I chuckled softly. "Thank you, Kevin. I'm really lucky to have you as

don't push yourself too much.

seemed to lift

I still had my career,

and a

of possibilities. 't let a love that never

fruition hold me back.

and got ready

people on their

loved you. But I loved the courageous, dream-pursuing version

a dozen hours of flying, I stepped onto the land where I had once studied and lived. My

for me at the airport. At the sight of his familiar figure, a wave of warmth washed over me. "Kevin,

and grabbed my suitcase. "Welcome back, Eve.

wasn't the issue. I just