Love Of My Life

Chapter 43

As Fredrick poured out his insecurities to Mira, his voice tinged with vulnerability, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over him. Opening up to her was a leap of faith, a step towards embracing his true self, flaws and all.

"I think Amber realized she doesn't like me," Fredrick confessed, his words heavy with uncertainty and self-doubt.

Mira's response was immediate and unwavering, her voice filled with warmth and reassurance. "Who said so? I like you the way you are."

But Fredrick couldn't shake the lingering doubts that clouded his mind. "Mira, you were fooled. The person here isn't the real Fredrick," he admitted, his gaze dropping to the ground in shame.

Mira's response was filled with understanding and empathy, her words a soothing balm to his wounded spirit. "Nobody is perfect. I have faults too. Even if I have faults, it doesn't mean I don't deserve to be liked."

Her words resonate deeply within him, stirring something long dormant within his heart. "Mira, you really impress me," Fredrick murmured, his voice tinged with admiration.

But Mira wasn't content to let his insecurities consume him. "Fredrick, missing your 'Once in a Lifetime' is your problem. But now it's ours. I don't want to miss it," she declared, her eyes filled with determination.

With a surge of courage, Mira closed the distance between them, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her lips to his. In that moment, all of Fredrick's doubts melted away, replaced by a profound sense of belonging and acceptance. Returning her kiss with equal fervor, he wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer as they shared a tender embrace, their hearts beating as one in the quiet embrace of the rooftop.

As Mira opened the box and laid eyes on the doll nestled inside, she couldn't help but feel a sense of bittersweet nostalgia wash over her. The doll bore a striking resemblance to Fredrick, its features meticulously crafted to capture his likeness with remarkable precision.

"It's from Amber," Mira murmured, her voice tinged with a mixture of surprise and gratitude. "She made it herself."

With trembling hands, Mira carefully unfolded the letter that accompanied the doll, her heart fluttering with anticipation as she read Amber's heartfelt words.

"Mira, sorry for not giving you this gift myself. I'm graduating soon. Because of you, I got to meet Fredrick again, and it made me realize what I want. To me, that's the best graduation gift. I made this doll a long time ago, but I think you should have it."

Tears welled up in Mira's eyes as she absorbed the depth of Amber's sincerity, her heart overflowing with a profound sense of gratitude for the unexpected gesture.

As Moon and Francisco sat across from each other at the cozy ramen shop, the aroma of steaming broth filled the air, mingling with the chatter of other diners and the clatter of chopsticks against ceramic bowls. Moon took a sip of her broth, savoring the rich, savory flavor, while Francisco dipped his noodles into the broth, his expression one of contentment.

Who would've thought? The person in front of me stirred up my peaceful life, gave me the courage to overcome obstacles and let me step closer to him.

"Moon, let's eat all three meals together for the rest of our lives. Let's get married," Francisco declared with a mixture of excitement and nerves, his voice tinged with a hint of vulnerability.

Moon couldn't help but chuckle at his unorthodox proposal, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Who proposes like that?" she teased, her heart warmed by his earnestness.

But before Moon could fully process Francisco's unexpected declaration, he rose from his seat, his eyes shining with anticipation, and announced to the entire restaurant that she had accepted his proposal. The surrounding diners erupted into surprised murmurs, their attention drawn to the couple in the midst of this spontaneous moment of joy.