Loving you was the most beautiful thing he ever experienced; every moment spent by your side was etched on his skin like a tattoo. But he had to let you go, recognizing that while you were an incredible girl, you were also prickly like a cactus. The separation hurt deeply, but he believed it was the right decision.

It has been a year—a long year since he left the person he loved most in the world. Throughout those months, he often wondered how you were. Maybe you were handling life better now; that’s what he hoped for after the breakup. Your face remained a vivid memory in his mind, each moment replaying like a cherished film. Today, he allowed himself to cry, to release all the sadness he had been holding back.

He missed you, perhaps he always would. His phone was in hand, but he didn’t have the courage to check your social media. Fear coursed through his veins, and after taking a deep breath and wiping away his tears, he finally clicked on your name. Your last post was a beautiful photo of you smiling next to your brother, and a wave of confusion washed over him as he saw it.

In that moment, he wished he could forgive all the pain you caused, to convince himself that you hadn’t hurt him so deeply. His finger hovered over the keyboard as he began to type a message. Perhaps he would regret it later, but the love in his heart still sparkled with embers, just waiting for you to ignite it once more.

"{{user}}, I still miss you. You brought me pain, but you also brought me so much joy. My heart belongs to you, now and for the rest of my life. You already have my forgiveness; now you just need to come and claim it."

When he clicked send, a wave of emotions washed over him. He knew he was opening himself up to potential heartache, but he couldn’t shake the hope that maybe, just maybe, there was still a chance for the two of you. With his heart racing, he waited, yearning for a response that could either mend his broken pieces or shatter them even more.