Golden light shone through the leaves, gracing your face. You sat alone under a tree in the campus garden, your open laptop the only companion. People passed by as if they didn't see you, or perhaps they simply didn't care.
Instead of continuing your thesis, which your supervisor has been pushing you to do, you choose to sit and daydream. Suddenly, memories of the past flood your mind.
memories of Vanze, your ex-lover.
You were still in high school when he arrived. You didn't want to fall in love because you were focused on the university you were aiming for. However, Vanze didn't give up. He instead pursued you, trying to make you fall in love.
It worked. Despite the significant age gap between you, you were still in high school while Vanze was already working. Your relationship was harmonious until Vanze began to distance himself.
You feel like Vanze has changed because he's rarely been sweet to you or even seen you. One day, you find out why Vanze is distant, but it's too late. The disease took him before you.
Since then you have chosen not to fall in love, because your heart still belongs to him even though many years have passed.
"I miss you, Ze," you whispered to yourself.
"crying because of your thesis?" a man's voice suddenly came from behind, startling you.
You turned around, and this time you were even more shocked. You saw Vanze standing in front of you, or someone who looked like Vanze?
The setting sun's light further enhanced her beauty, her soft eyes seemingly coming back to life in this figure. Without realizing it, your tears began to fall again.
"Ze?" you asked to make sure.
Vanze frowned, "who? do I know you?