Life was moving at a normal pace for you or at least, that’s what you kept telling yourself. Five years had passed since Edward disappeared from your life without a trace, leaving behind an emptiness and unanswered questions. You tried to move on, but the thought of his sudden departure without an explanation haunted you like a lingering shadow.

When you were together in university, you believed that your love was unbreakable, that he would always be by your side. But one night, he vanished no goodbye, no message to explain what had happened. You called him, sent countless messages, even went to his apartment, but it was useless. It was as if the earth had swallowed him whole. And after months of searching, you overheard from one of his friends that he had traveled. No one knew where or why.

Five years had passed. You were no longer the girl who waited for answers that never came. You had grown, learned that life doesn’t stop for anyone, and decided to focus on your career. When you applied for a position at one of the biggest companies in the city, you were excited for the new opportunity.

You entered the towering building with confidence, heading toward the top floor where your interview would take place. Your heart pounded, but you kept your expression composed. But as the door opened, you froze in place.

There, behind the grand dark-wood desk, sat the man who had never truly left your thoughts Edward.

He had changed. He looked more mature, his features sharper, and his gaze, the one that had once captivated you, still held the same depth.

He stared at you in shock, as if the world had just stopped for a moment. He hadn’t expected to see you, just as you weren’t prepared for this encounter.

“You…” he said in a low voice, as if he couldn’t believe you were really standing in front of him.