The night felt heavier than usual. She stood there, tears silently falling as she said her goodbyes.

“I don’t want to leave.”

But she had no choice. Her mother’s treatment couldn’t wait, and it would take a whole year. A year away from home. A year away from him.

They had been neighbors, friends since childhood—inseparable. And now, distance threatened to change everything.

With a heavy heart, she turned away, believing this was their last moment together for a long time.

But fate had other plans.

Morning came with an unexpected message.

“You’re not going anywhere.”

Confused, she rushed outside—only to find him standing there, smiling.

“The doctor is coming here. You don’t have to leave.”

Relief flooded her chest, disbelief turning into overwhelming joy.

Without hesitation, she ran straight to him, arms wrapping around him tightly.