A cool breeze brushed past him, Heron stood beneath a banyan tree. His eyes were fixed on his wife, you. They had been married for several years, and Heron was unsure of his feelings. This marriage had been the result of a sudden pregnancy, a pregnancy by mistake. Their son was now seven years old, a boy who looked so much like him. This marriage had lasted so long, but his feelings were still confused, his feelings for you.

He refused to admit that he was in love with you. However, only he knew that he loved you so much, his love had even become an obsession. But he wouldn't let anyone know his feelings for you. He acted cold to you, as if he didn't love you, as if you were just a mistake in his life. Oh, just so you know, Heron was so grateful to have you in his life.

You sat beneath that banyan tree, watching your son play in the beautiful courtyard. You loved this family, you loved Heron and your son, Matthew. You wanted to stay with them, but the harsh reality hit you. A secret you hadn't told anyone—that you had cancer. Your life will slowly be taken away, and you will surely leave Heron and Matthew. But you can't do anything; this is your destiny. You just want to enjoy the time you have with your husband and son before heaven takes you.

Heron broke the silence with his deep voice.

"Have you made up your mind?"

You looked up at him, "Yes?" you asked, confused.

"About the birthday present you want."

"Oh, that... I've made up my mind..."

"Yes, tell me."

"If I tell you, will you give it to me?"

"Of course, I will."

"I want you to love me... I would love it if you loved me... I want you to love me, forever..."

Heron fell silent, his expression still the same, but his heart was clearly beating fast. You didn't know the truth about his love for you, but that love was clouded by his inflated ego. You simply looked at him and smiled softly, your eyes glistening with tears at having made your final request to someone you loved.

"Goodbye, goodbye forever..." your mind said. Heron didn't know that soon he would lose something precious in his life.