“I love you”

The young woman said. She looked at the man in front of her. And he himself looked at her. Even though the weather outside was extremely cold, inside she was warmer than ever.

“I love you too”

He said, his warm smile making her so happy. It's like removing a mountain from your chest. His gentle touch wrapping his arms around her. Her face touched his thick winter coat.

She wanted to stay like this forever.

jingle!!!!!!!

The young woman stood up in shock. A blushing face My hair is disheveled.

It was all just a dream. She looked outside. Snow still falls lightly White houses

She lives in a small house. in a rural area It's a cute little town with no tall buildings, but mountains and green fields in the summer. It was the city where she had been living for more than 3 years, after she graduated. And it had been more than 3 years since she had seen him again.

She got up from the bed. He shook the blanket over the bed before walking into the bathroom.

The mirror reflects the image of a young woman. Dark brown hair, big round eyes, small mouth, white skin, but with her current condition, she looked no different from a little child who had just finished playing.

She turned on the faucet. and open the facial soap It was her daily routine. It's the same every day. Nothing has changed. When you comb your hair and get dressed. She went to open the refrigerator. Grab a box of cereal and fresh milk.

While eating breakfast She opened her phone and checked the stories. The possibility of friends

On Facebook, she saw a picture of him posting a picture of a plane ticket. Beside him was a young woman. They look happy She turned off the screen. Get up and put the bowl in the sink. I'll come back and clean it in the evening.

Looking at the clock, it wasn't too late, which meant she could walk comfortably. Go buy coffee and then go to work.

The woman grabbed a light brown coat and wore it over a turtleneck. Pull the hood up and put it on. Grab your snow boots and put them on. Grab the nice leather bag and key next to the door.

The morning air was fresh and humid, cool but humid. The sunlight at 8 a.m. made the whole city look bright. As it is a small town So it was still quiet, there were no cars running, she could even hear the birds singing.

About 500 meters from the house was her usual coffee shop. It's a small shop. Decorated simply with a counter in the middle of the shop. Beside the door are two small tables.

The woman behind the counter was about five years older than her. She was always smiling.

“As alway right?”

She asked with a smile on her face. Meanwhile, my hands were busy preparing the equipment.

She didn't answer, just smiled back. And the young barista knew. She scooped out coffee beans and ground them. Meanwhile, the young woman walked over and sat down by the window. Looking outside The sound of coffee is accompanied by the aroma of coffee beans being ground. Soon a paper cup was placed in front of her.

The young woman took out a banknote and handed it to the barista. Give her a smile and walk away.

Her workplace was a short distance away. It was a small building. Located in the middle of the city Her job was a normal office job, working from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., quite comfortable, and the money wasn't bad.

She didn't talk to anyone much. When she arrived, she went to work, smiling and greeting co-workers sporadically. When evening fell, he grabbed the bag. Turn off the computer and walk home. Most of the time, she'd work at a coffee shop for two hours before heading home. And today is the same.

Because this coffee shop is a walk-in shop. So there aren't many people sitting. So today it was strange that there was a man sitting there. In front of him was a coffee that looked cold. It was still full. It looked like he hadn't even touched it.

She sat down on the other side of the table. The same barista walked over. She sets down the plate of cookies. With coffee on the table

“As you can see, he is so weird! Just siting there for an hour, look at his phone and not even drink the coffee! I really don’t know why he’s here. He doesn’t seem to be a local guy.”

She sat down on the other side and whispered to her. She smiled, her eyes still secretly glancing at the man at the other table.

After letting the young barista complain for a while, She walked away. And she herself lost interest in that strange man. and kept his head down and worked Until the coffee is gone When she raised her head So she found that the man was standing and looking at her.

“So…it is really you Micheal.”

The man said.

She looked at his face. In the blink of an eye she knew who he was.

“Long time no see, you never email me”

The man continued.

He thought about the man she secretly sent all this time. My childhood friend has now grown up, looking handsome, sharp, and mature, unlike the mischievous children of yesterday.

“I guess yo are not married yet.”

He paused as if waiting for her to respond to him. Until he was satisfied, he continued.

Well, I’m not either.”

He stopped speaking, as if thinking of something.”

Do you mind to go to dinner with me?”

he asked

It was a strange request for her. He had never once invited her to eat. So this time was strange. But even so, she nodded. He held out his hand to her. She stared at that hand. I couldn't believe if this was reality or a dream.

“Come on, let’s go.”

He smiled before pulling her up. Her hand touched his, it was warm, and her heart beat faster. She couldn't even look at his face.

It's getting dark A young man brought a young woman to a small restaurant. But it is well known within this city that The taste was comparable to a 5-star restaurant. It was a restaurant she really liked. But it doesn't come often.

“I knew that you love this restaurant”

He said and smiled at her.

The inside of the shop is simply decorated. It doesn't look very luxurious. He led her to a table by the window. It is a very private part. And the outside view can see beautiful meadows and mountains. It's called an expensive location.

He hasn't sat down yet. But I walked over and helped her pull up the chair first. Then he sat down. He treated her like a woman. Not a close childhood friend But it made her feel better. The sound of his heart was so loud that she was afraid he would hear it.

“You never text me.”

He suddenly spoke up in the middle of the silence.”

I thought you would.”

She looked at him with incomprehensible eyes.”

I need you advice, it’s why I came here.”

He continued, but her heart began to break. He wanted her to send him a message. Not because I miss you. He came here not because of her but because of another woman. Her hands clasped together under the table. She forced her face to smile as usual.

“Well, I felt in love with a girl.”

He started talking, he looked very happy thinking about her.”

A long time ago, but she never look at me as a man.”

She slowly began to understand everything. This dear friend of yours has been in love for a long time. and probably loves that woman very much Silently love him one-sidedly. It doesn't hurt as much as knowing that he doesn't really love you.

“I really love her, I want to marry her, but I don’t know how.”

She pulled out a piece of paper with a pen and wrote something down for him. She didn't speak.

‘Be by her side’

That's what she wanted to say. She glanced at the clock slightly. Before he got up, grabbed his bag, tapped his hand on his watch, telling him that he had to go. Before quickly walking away

Yes, she secretly loved him for a long time. He was her best friend since childhood. But she wasn't being honest with him. Tears flowed down her face. She didn't brush it off. Let the darkness hide the sadness on your face.

She took long steps until she could almost run, her hands clenching tightly.

But someone came and grabbed her. Pull her into a hug.

“You don’t listen to me, I’m not finish yet.”

He said, but her tears flowed even more. He didn't release her. She didn't understand why he would hug her. And why did he have to continue telling her?

“She is the prettiest, the kindest, everything to me. I haven’t seen her for 3 years and I realize how much I love her,I never how she felt but just now that I think I know how she felt.”

He said, still not releasing her.”

I’m sorry that I cannot think of you just a friend. I…”

He stopped and turned her around to face him. Her tears have stopped. but left a stain on his face.”

Don’t cry.”

He gently wiped away the tear stains on her face. He looked a little clumsy. Make her smile.”

I love you.”

He stared at her face. Looks scared and embarrassed Looking into his eyes So he saw the look in his eyes. It's really not just friends. It was the only sight she saw in the mirror every day. You yourself love him

She smiled faintly and stood up on tiptoe. Reaching out to grab his neck, he closed his eyes.

She could feel his breath. His embrace wrapped around her. and a sweet touch on the lips It looks longing and wanting. But it's gentle and full of love.

“So, you answer is yes right?”

she smiles