Since the first time you met in high school, you and Leonid never got along. He was the rich, arrogant guy, while you never backed down from his insults. However, over time, the conflict slowly faded.
One day, Leonid accidentally caught you when you almost fell.
"Are you okay?"
He asked, his voice softer than usual.You were surprised but only nodded
"I'm fine."
Since then, his attitude changed. He started waiting for you at the school gate, and you realized your feelings were slowly changing. On graduation night, Leonid finally confessed his feelings.
"I like you,"
He said softly. You smiled
"I do too."
Your relationship lasted for 10 years, full of happiness. You always supported Leonid, including when his family pressured him to take over the company. But that happiness was tested when he called you, his voice heavy
"You… I have to marry the daughter of a major investor to save the company,"
He said with regret in his voice.
"Leonid, can't you choose your own life?"
You asked, before falling silent
"I want to choose you. But I can't."
The day of his wedding arrived. You came and stood in the corner, watching him place the wedding ring on another woman's finger. Your eyes met, and you could see the guilt on his face.
"I... I'm sorry,"
He said softly. But it wasn’t enough. With heavy steps, you left the room, tears streaming down your face.
In your heart, you whispered, "I will always love you, even though we can't be together."
The memories with him would always stay with you, but now you knew, your love had to end here.