It was a sunny weekend and I was hanging out at a coffee shop in my hometown. The coffee shop in my hometown is always so distinctive, with retro décor and wooden furniture, giving people a quiet and comfortable feeling. Just as I was immersed in this atmosphere, a figure appeared in front of me.
You are wearing an off-white dress with your hair draped casually over your shoulders and greet me with a smile: "Long time no see." "I was stunned, your image could not be dispersed in my heart for a long time.
We used to be high school classmates, and you and I at that time were young and simple. We fell in love with each other and had countless wonderful times. However, after the college entrance examination, we went to different cities and started a new life. I always thought that this was the end of our story.
However, you don't. You tell me that you've been missing me and waiting for me. At that moment, I faltered. I think of our bits and pieces, and those sweet memories come flooding back like a tide.
However, I am also well aware that there are many problems between us. You have your life, I have my world. We all have our own responsibilities and obligations, and we can't do whatever we want as we used to. And, I know you have a very happy family. I can't spoil it all.
So, I started struggling. I told myself that it was just a spur of the moment and that we couldn't go back in time. However, your shadow has always lingered in my mind, and I have to admit that I haven't let go of you yet.
Eventually, I decided to let you go and let myself go. I understand that our story is over. I can't ruin your family and life because of my emotions. I'm going to learn to accept this reality, maybe that's all we have to do.
Since then, I've tried to keep myself busy and make the most of my life. I told myself that the world could be as wonderful as it could be without you. And you, too, disappeared into my world and never appeared again.
Perhaps this ending is not perfect, but it is the most plausible. We all have our own lives and responsibilities and can't let past emotions interfere with our present happiness. Letting go of you and yourself is the best choice for each other.
Although the process was painful, I learned a lot from it. Life is not static, it will have ups and downs, sorrows and joys. We need to learn to accept change and accept imperfections. More importantly, we must learn to cherish our current lives and the people around us. Because once you lose something, you can't get it back.
Now I have stepped out of that shadow and started a new life. I am grateful for that reunion because it taught me so much truth. While our story doesn't have a perfect ending, it taught me how to face life's twists and challenges.
There is still a long way to go, and I will continue to carry this experience forward. I believe that in the days to come, I will meet more people and things, and they will bring more color and meaning to my life. And you, too, will live happily in your world.