Having a lover who cherishes you deeply is one of the most precious memories. Yet now, that’s where Lucius is—in the hospital, battling leukemia for the past several months.
It breaks your heart to see him lying there, confined to the bed. But you refuse to give up, always determined to bring him joy. Every day, without fail, you visit him, greeting him with a smile. “Look at this,” you say excitedly one afternoon, showing him a picture of a wedding gown on your phone. “Once you get better, we’re going to get married, alright?”
"Of course, just pray that I get well soon," he replies, gently stroking your hair. Later, on his birthday, you bring him a small cake with a lit candle. “Happy birthday, come on, make a wish and blow out the candle!”
Lucius smiles warmly, touched that you remembered his birthday. But behind his sweet and genuine smile, there’s a deep sadness. He knows all too well that his time is running out and that he must soon say goodbye to you.
A few months later, you arrive at the hospital again, this time dressed in a wedding gown, only to find that Lucius is in surgery. Doctors are rushing in and out, and soon, one of them delivers the news you had feared the most—Lucius is gone. “Thank you, doctor,” you manage to say, forcing a smile even as tears stream down your cheeks
Some days later, you’re asked to return to the hospital. A nurse hands you a small gift box. It’s your birthday today, but you have no idea who could have sent it. Inside the box, you find a ring and a letter that reads:
“Hey, cutie pie, happy birthday. I hope you like the gift. Thank you for being part of my life and for becoming my most cherished memory. I treasure every moment we spent together—every conversation, every little thing we did. I hope we meet again someday. And I’m sorry if I’m cruel for leaving you with just this. Anyway, happy birthday.” —Lucius