𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠

Once upon a time, I was yours🥀

SYNOPSIS: Adriana and his boyfriend, Dan are going on a trip to Venice, Italy. There vacation was supposed to be peaceful and romantic. As Dan was proposing, a gunshot was heard and targeted towards Dan. This left Adriana scarred of love and have suicidal thoughts. Will Justin, his savior, be able to win her heart?
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I'm now packing my suitcase for a trip to Venice. My apartment was a mess. Clothes all over, pillows on the floor, hangers begging to be hung, and paperworks for my flight. As I was cleaning my room, I bumped into a picture frame in the dresser. It was a picture of me and my boyfriend of 6 years. However as I picked it on the floor, I saw that it broke. My phone rang so I did not pay much attention to it and immediately carry on preparing.

"Hey love, are you ready for our vacation?" My boyfriend, Dan, said. "I'm so excited to see you, Adriana" I admired everything about Dan. His blue eyes piercing through my heart, his kissable lips that I want to watch all day, his tall nose, his sharp jawline, and most importantly, his warm and bright attitude.

Venice is a very serene and picturesque city. There are many Gothic palaces, lagoons, and boats in Grand Canals. We soon found ourselves strolling in the city. As we were on a boat, I found myself looking at Dan. I wondered how I deserved such man as perfect as him.

It was around 7:00 pm when sunset came. We sat on a bench near the water, reminiscing the time we have spent together, each other's eyes staring calmly. "I love you, Dan." I said to him. He smiled sweetly, his dimples showing and replied with a kiss on my cheek.

Our next stop was at a steak house. It had a posh and luxurious ambiance, surrounding with people chatting and laughing. When we were done with our main course, champagne was delivered. "You know you look really beautiful tonight." Dan said. I looked away to hide my blushing face.

He suddenly touched my hand and led me to a garden full of roses scattered and formed into a heart shape in the middle. I was so stunned. "Did you prepare this for me?" He nodded, guiding me to the center.

Dan got on his knee and showed me a gorgeous diamond ring. I was out of words at this point. "Adriana, for 6 years you were my life. You have been with me through thick and thin. You are my happiness, for me you are my sunshine who provides me a source of energy, a cloud that keeps me protected, and a rainbow that is there for me after every tears. So, will you marry me?" As I was getting ready to say yes, I heard a loud gunshot shooting towards us.

I saw Dan, laying at the ground, blood covering his entire body. I scrammed towards him, tears shedding at my eyes. He saw me and smiled. "Don't worry." He said. "For the last time, I love you beautiful, always remember that." Then he went unconscious. I did not know what to do. He died that night, in my hands.

As it turns out, he was being chased by some mafias that had deals with his family. They were not able to locate his parents in the past, that is why they targeted Dan instead. He knew about this, so he took us to Venice in order to propose before the mafias kill him. But, it was too late.

3 years has passed, but I still can't get over him. I tried, but everything I do, I can't erase him in my life. My mind always goes back to that night. This led mo to depression, and suicidal thoughts.

I'm standing on the top of my apartment, looking at the busy street down below, thinking of jumping. I contemplated a lot if I should do it or not. As I was about to take a leap, a man dragged me up. I looked at him angrily.

"Why did you pull me up, I deserve to die! Nothing in this world can make up for him being dead!" He looked at me, just staring. "Look, I can help you ma'am. You will live." He said. "My name's Justin, how about you?" "Adriana." I said plainly.

I stormed out the rooftop, and went to my room. "Who is he to interfere with my life." I said to myself, utterly annoyed.

Days went by and everyday Justin tried to befriend me. I admit that he is fun to be with. He never failed to make me smile. He's always there for me, just like him.

Just like a regular thing, Justin and I agreed to meet at the rooftop. But today, he told me that he has something important to say. "Hi!" He said, clearly excited of my presence. I smiled in return. "So what is it that you wanted to tell me?" I said to him. "Sit down for a minute." I sat beside him. "I know we only met 4 months ago, but I have grown to like you, Adriana. I know it was not too long ago that you lost the love of your life, but I hope you can open your heart for me." I was taken a back on what he said. "Look Justin, I think of you dearly as a friend. Give me some time to think about this." He nodded and determinedly said he can wait for me.

5 years had passed and I am now living with Justin and our daughter, Amelia. We are happily living our lives. I learned to let go of Dan and gave my heart to Justin. Everything was perfect again. Now, I only think of him as a happy memory that brought me joy. "Hi love, I hope you're happy there. Always remember, that once upon a time, I was yours." I said, smiling widely into the sky.

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