She had watched him walk in to the airport gate and disappear within a matter of minutes, towards his dream. They had been telling each other that this would not be the end of their love; this was only a test of how deeply they felt about each other. It was not like She did not feel strongly about him, she was just worried that who would take care of him the way She did. He always said that she made him feel like she was like another mother, but deep down they both knew how much that care and warmth actually bonded them on another level. She could not help but relive the moment He got the news that he had been granted the scholarship to his dream university. He was so overcome with joy that He almost fractured his ankle. She smiled and reminded herself that for the sake of his happiness She had to be strong…
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He lived in another country, and had never ever met this girl. They began their conversation over his birthday cake that he shared on his social media page. At first He was hesitant to continue the conversation that only began with a small misunderstanding on her part. But, He decided to give it a shot, and before He knew it became one of the most life-changing conversations He had ever had. She was bold, sweet and shy. She had a sparkle in her smile that He could not help but get attracted to. By the following morning, feelings had grown fierce on both sides, but then again they both had been broken in the past. She was hurt by many as a result of her values, while He had loved and committed to only one only to be betrayed. She had been upfront about her feelings for him, and had asked nothing in return. He, had started to feel a strong pull towards her, but kept his distance. Finally, today He looked back at the first conversation they had and all of her photos, and could not wait to see her to express his deep love for Her…
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She had never thought that her family would just leave the country; in the back of her mind She had always believed that a miracle would come. But it was far too late; She had already packed most of her room, and was already in the process of packing the rest of the house. She thought to herself, how 16 years of building an apartment had come down to just boxes. As She tapped up a box, He sent her a message asking her if She would come to her balcony. She wondered why, but nevertheless walked over. She looked around and lo behold she saw him standing there waving at her from a distance, She almost screamed of joy but controlled herself. As they began talking through the phone, and looking into each other eyes from a distance, She was almost certain that the distance between the countries could never come between them…