A Heartfelt Love Story: Who Knows My Passion
In those days, he was in his thirties, with a strikingly handsome appearance and an air of scholarly elegance. He had a nine-to-five office job during the day and enjoyed photography in his spare time. His exceptional skills often attracted TV stations to hire him for shooting album covers for celebrities.
His bold and carefree personality also drew admiration from many young women. Despite having had several relationships with lovely and beautiful women, he had never settled down. He was a passionate man who took every relationship seriously, but his fervent heart was always met with cold indifference, leaving him utterly heartbroken each time.
During an outdoor photo shoot, as he was adjusting his angle, a stunningly elegant woman walked into his frame. Her long, flowing hair was being tousled by the wind as she tried to smooth it down. His heart inexplicably raced, and he quickly pressed the shutter, capturing a series of shots. He immediately approached her and said:
“Miss, I just took a few photos of you without asking.”
The woman was a bit surprised but didn’t seem to mind. “My name is Afan, and I’m a photographer. If it’s convenient, could you leave your contact information so I can send you the photos once they’re developed?”
“Sure! My name is Sendy, and my phone number is…” After a brief pause, she replied. “Let’s stay in touch! Bye-bye.”
“Bye-bye.”
Afan only snapped out of his trance after Sendy’s figure disappeared. That night, her beautiful face filled his mind, and even counting sheep turned into counting “Sendy, Sendy…”
Eager to see her again, Afan quickly developed the photos and called her to set up a meeting. As he left his house, he couldn’t understand why he felt so excited after so many past disappointments. Since their chance encounter, Sendy’s image had also been etched in her mind.
When they met again, their conversation flowed from the photos, and Afan’s knowledge deeply impressed her. Their discussions ranged far and wide, bringing them closer together. Afan, being a romantic, always surprised her with different gestures, and their frequent dates started affecting her studies, drawing opposition from both families.
Afan’s father, a knowledgeable and forward-thinking yet traditional man, believed that dating a college student would eventually hurt his son. Seizing an opportunity, he spoke with Sendy, but who in love would listen to such words?
The matter lingered unresolved for a long time until one day, a dignified woman visited Afan’s workplace.
In a quiet café, the woman took a sip of coffee and calmly said:
“Sendy has always excelled academically and plans to study abroad. I don’t oppose your relationship; she can stop studying if you marry her. I’ll even give you a house.” Afan, his head lowered, silently listened to her words, not arguing or wanting to argue.
“If you love her, you should know what’s best for her. Think it over carefully,” she said before leaving.
Afan was left in turmoil after hearing her mixed emotions. Lost in thought, he didn’t know how he got home. Reflecting on their differences in age and status, and not wanting to hold her back, he struggled with what would be the best for her. This painful decision was agonizing, and tears involuntarily rolled down his cheeks for the first time in his life.
That night, he and Sendy made a pact: they would decide whether to stay together or part ways after she graduated in six months. They cherished every moment of their sweet relationship during those six months, but the day of the decision arrived too quickly.
“I’ve thought it over. I want to study abroad for two years,” Sendy said.
Suppressing his pain, Afan calmly replied, “I’ll support any decision you make. Besides, it’s a good thing.”
Tears filled Sendy’s eyes. “Will you miss me?”
“It’s just a temporary separation. You’ll come back, silly.”
After a long pause, she said, “Will you wait for me? Promise you won’t be with anyone else? When I come back, we’ll get married.”
“I promise,” he said, holding her tightly.
After seeing her off, Afan spent his days in a daze, counting the days until her return. He kept his promise and never pursued another woman. Two years later, he stumbled upon a newspaper he rarely read. A sharp pain shot through him as he read the page.
With trembling hands, he dropped the paper to the floor. It was an announcement: “Businessman’s daughter Sendy marries a distinguished young man today. They will soon return to host a banquet for friends and family.” After that day, Afan fell gravely ill, a deep and consuming illness.
Thank you for reading! ” Sitestorys “
