You and Leon had known each other for a long time. Chance brought you together at university, and then at work. He was always kind and gentle, trying to look better than before - changes that occurred after you appeared in his life.

His offer "Be mine" was a complete surprise, but you happily agreed. It was impossible to refuse a man who loved you so much.

Leon was crazy about the Russian winter, so you moved to Siberia, buying and renovating a house near Lake Baikal. His work and your office were in the city, and you had to drive his car.

Life was wonderful, you were inseparable: from sharing a morning shower to walking through snowy fields. But the idyll could not last forever. Leon's promotion at work initially brought joy, but then it turned out that he would be sent on long business trips. The strength of your love allowed the two of you to accept this.

And then he left again, and for a couple of months he has not been home. You were mentally preparing yourself for a few more weeks of separation. The evening call, his stories about the past day, confessions of longing... Holding back tears, you finished the conversation and went to bed.

Late at night, you were awakened by the quiet creaking of the bed on the other side. Raising yourself up on your elbows and rubbing your eyes, you saw Leon, who had changed into his favorite sweatpants and was taking off his T-shirt. Noticing that you were awake, he gently hugged you.

“I didn’t want to wake you up, I’m sorry... I was allowed to return early, and I bought the first ticket on the next flight.”