2021-12-30 17:33:21A long long time ago, there was a couple. A sweet couple who is bound by eternal love. They are kind, hospitable, and caring toward other people.
Even though they are very nice. They are not blessed to have a child. Even though they love each other. Their love didn’t bare-fruit.
There was a time that the man the husband wanted to give up on their love. And let the other man have his wife. Because he knows that his the reason why they don’ have a child. He blames himself for being infertile and dragging his wife in sadness. His wife that loves him so much didn’t let his hand go and hold on to it tightly.
“Even though you can’t give me a child, I won’t leave by your side… Happiness without you is not real happiness for me. living beside you is my Eden… My paradise.”
They hugged each other tightly. The man apologizes for giving up and promised that they will be together until the end of time.
Time keeps moving forward. Spring, Summer, Fall, and W
HarusakiThis would be that last short story for this part. I hope you enjoy the short stories. These stories came my draft of novel projects. Well, I'm still thinking about the bigger picture. For now, it will be one shot. the story will continue in Chapter 81... Thank you for staying with me and happy new year to everyone.
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