Jen and David first crossed paths at the tender age of 16, their shared passions for music, math, and science forging a fast friendship that seemed destined to stand the test of time. Yet, life intervened when David was uprooted to Japan to be with his mother. Despite the distance and the absence of modern technology, the two maintained a heartfelt connection through handwritten letters. But after two years, their correspondence dwindled, and silence settled in.
A decade later, an unexpected letter from David arrived in Jen's mailbox, reigniting the spark of their friendship. Both now 26, Jen had built a successful career as a Training Officer, while David had thrived as an IT Programmer. Their reunion in the Philippines was a whirlwind, culminating in a kiss that hinted at deeper feelings beneath the surface. However, David's commitments soon called him back to Japan, leaving their relationship to the mercy of distance once more.
For a while, they clung to their connection through emails and video calls, but the strain of separation took its toll. Jen eventually confided in David about her engagement to Charles, a decision born from the silence that followed her unspoken hopes. Jen had yearned for David to declare his love and commitment, but his words of congratulations left her heartbroken, convinced that he didn't love her as deeply as she'd imagined.
Unbeknownst to Jen, David had been quietly planning a future together, saving diligently with the intention of proposing. Her revelation shattered his dreams, yet in his love for her, he wished her happiness. Today, Jen is a devoted mother of four, while David, still single, has poured his energy into building a successful IT company. Their lives took divergent paths, each shaped by assumptions and unspoken truths that lingered in the spaces between their words.
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