A Love Story Boy and Girl
“Do you believe in a place called forever?” the boy asked, gazing at the stars. The girl nodded, “As long as we believe, it truly exists!” The boy smiled mischievously and hugged the girl. “I’m so happy,” he said. The girl nodded again, “Me too.”
By the seaside, a gentle breeze blew past, lightly brushing against the lovers. If time could stop, this moment would surely be called forever!
The boy and the girl grew up in an orphanage. Both were excellent students, always ranking in the top two from elementary to high school. Unlike others, their tuition was entirely covered by scholarships and part-time jobs.
They were always frugal, especially the boy. He had never eaten breakfast or bought snacks, always saving money without telling the girl. He took great care of her, ensuring she never went hungry, while he often ate her leftovers.
The girl felt sorry, but the boy always dismissed her concerns, saying, “Save whenever you can.” He was very thin, looking like a gust of wind could blow him away. Their survival itself was a miracle.
Finally, the college entrance exams approached. For the girl, it was a beacon of hope, but for the boy, it was a nightmare, as he had no idea how to afford the astronomical tuition fees.
When the girl received her university acceptance letter, she was overjoyed and hugged the boy tightly. The boy smiled too. The girl cheered for a long time, but then a trace of worry appeared in her eyes. Seeing this, the boy quickly asked what was wrong. The girl hugged him and cried,
“What’s the use of getting accepted if we can’t afford it?”
The boy smiled and reassured her, “It’s okay, I’m here.” She looked at him, “Really?” He smiled, “Would I lie to you?” She nodded, “But what about you?” The boy replied, “A kind person has offered to help us.”
She looked puzzled, “Really?” The boy nodded, “Just focus on your studies when the time comes.” She still didn’t believe him but stopped asking after he reassured her.
The boy also received a university acceptance letter but wasn’t as happy as the girl.
He stared at the letter for a long time, then tore it in half. He knew that to keep the girl from worrying about tuition, he had borrowed as much as he could from friends and saved for years, totaling only over twenty thousand yuan—barely enough for one person.
So, he gave up. He believed doing anything for the girl was worth it and couldn’t bear to see her cry over tuition fees. This was more painful than death.
The boy and the girl stood on that beach again. The girl cried, and the boy hugged her, comforting her, “What’s wrong?” She held him tightly, crying even harder. “Tomorrow, I’m leaving. We won’t see each other for a long time.” The boy said, “Don’t cry. Smile for me. It’s just a temporary separation for our future and forever.”
She nodded, “What if I miss you and can’t sleep?” He smiled, “Just keep repeating my name in your heart until you fall asleep.” She kept crying. He stroked her hair,
“You have to learn to take care of yourself when I’m not around, okay?”
She nodded, “Will you wait for me? Will you marry me when I return?”
He nodded, “I’ll be here waiting for you. When you return, you’ll marry me, right?” She nodded, “Yes, I will marry you!” They made a vow by the sea, promising to marry each other.
The next day, the boy saw the girl off. She cried at their parting, but he held back his tears, telling her to take care of herself and not to worry about him. Despite their reluctance to part, fate wasn’t kind. The boat left with a roar, and the boy watched it disappear before leaving.
The boy found a job at a friend’s company, earning only 2,000 yuan a month, which was higher because of his friend. He sent 1,500 yuan to the girl each month, keeping only a small amount for himself.
They called each other regularly, with the girl often crying about missing him, and he always comforting her. Over time, he adapted to the loneliness.
Three years passed quickly. The boy’s hard work earned him a promotion to manager, and the girl was about to graduate. He still sent her money every month, despite her frequent refusals.
He trusted her and loved her deeply, but he noticed she rarely called him anymore, always claiming to be busy with studies when he called.
Time flew by, and soon it was almost New Year. The girl was returning the next day, and the boy, unable to sleep, arrived at the pier early to wait for her. Finally, the boat arrived, and passengers disembarked.
The boy stood anxiously, his heart pounding. But the girl didn’t appear. Instead, she called out to him, looking very different from before.
The boy was stunned, unable to believe his eyes. He wanted to hug her, but she stepped back, introducing the man next to her as her boyfriend. The boy’s mind went blank, and after a long moment, he ran away.
In the hospital, a man asked the doctor about his sister’s condition. The doctor replied, “She has at most a month left.” The man looked puzzled. The girl, his long-lost sister, had been diagnosed with cancer a year ago.
She had distanced herself from the boy to spare him the pain. She had returned to see him one last time before her death.
The boy met the girl at the beach where they had made their promise. Everything seemed the same except for the people. The boy drank heavily.
The girl watched, her heart aching. To protect him, she had to be cold. The boy asked, “Is he really better than me?” She nodded. He pointed to the sea, “Do you remember our promise?”
She remained silent. He cried, “You said you would marry me! You promised!” She coldly replied, “We’re not possible anymore.” He asked, “You said we would be together forever. Why?” She cried, apologizing.
The boy wished her happiness and told her to take care of herself. She nodded. He reassured her that he was content, then told her to leave as the wind was strong. She looked at him for a long time before walking away.
That night, a storm raged, and the boy stood on the island, crying out to the heavens, “Why is it like this? Where is my forever?” With a final scream, the night went silent, and the boy was gone.
The next day, the girl learned from the boy’s friend that he had died. In his home, she saw his portrait and collapsed in grief. She learned he had given up his university dreams to support her, and fainted from sorrow.
At the beach, she recalled their promises. “Wait for me, marry me when I return?” “I’ll wait for you, marry me when you come back.” Tears fell as she cried out,
“Why did you leave so soon? I never forgot our promise. The next place is truly called forever!” She cried out to the sea.
The next day, her body was found on the beach, a smile on her face. Perhaps, in another world, she had reunited with the boy.
Thank you for reading! ” Sitestorys “
