To Love is to Let Go || Mikhaiah Oneshot

Yellow Sunset

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In a small town, lived two lovers named Aliah and Mikhay. Their love story was one of those rare, enchanting tales that seemed almost too beautiful to be true. They had met in college and quickly became inseparable, their bond growing stronger with each passing day.

Aliah was a radiant, optimistic soul who could brighten any room with her smile. Mikhay, on the other hand, was calm and thoughtful, always considering Aliah's happiness before her own. Together, they balanced each other perfectly, like the sun and the moon sharing the sky.

However, life had a cruel twist in store for them. Mikhay had been battling leukemia for years, a fact she had kept hidden from Aliah for as long as she could. When she finally told her, the news broke her heart, but it also steeled her resolve to stand by her side through every challenge.

Mikhay, despite her illness, did everything to keep their lives as normal and joyous as possible. They spent their days exploring the beaches, hiking the nearby hills, and making memories they hoped would last forever. Yet, as Mikhay's condition worsened, she began to think about Aliah's future without her. The thought of her suffering after her death pained her deeply.

One evening, as the sun set in a brilliant display of yellows and golds over the ocean, Mikhay made a heart-wrenching decision. She would let Aliah go, believing that if she learned to live without her now, the pain of her eventual passing might be lessened. It was the hardest decision of her life, but she felt it was the most loving one she could make.

Mikhay met Aliah at their favorite spot on the beach. The sky was a magnificent tapestry of colors, reflecting the bittersweet emotions in her heart. Holding her hands, she looked into her eyes, filled with confusion and love, and began to speak.

"Aliah," she said softly, "I love you more than anything in this world. But I need you to be strong for me, and for yourself. My time here is running out, and I don't want you to be devastated when I'm gone. I want you to start living without me now, so it won't hurt as much later."

Aliah's eyes filled with tears. "No, Mikhay, I can't. I need you. I can't imagine a life without you."

"I know," she replied, her voice breaking. "But to love is to let go, and this is the hardest and most loving thing I can do. I want you to promise me that you'll keep living, that you'll find happiness again, even without me."

Reluctantly, Aliah nodded, understanding the depth of her love and the immense sacrifice she was making for her. They embraced one last time, holding onto each other as if their lives depended on it, both knowing this was their final goodbye.

Over the next few days, Mikhay slowly distanced herself, making sure Aliah was surrounded by friends and family who could support her. As painful as it was, Aliah began to adjust to life without her, always carrying her love and memory in her heart.

Months later, as Mikhay's health deteriorated rapidly, he took comfort in knowing that Aliah was stronger than ever. She passed away peacefully, her heart full of love and no regrets, having given Aliah the greatest gift she could - the strength to live on without her.

Years passed, and Aliah found joy again, just as Mikhay had hoped. She never forgot her and the lessons their love had taught her. On quiet evenings, as the sun dipped below the horizon and painted the sky in hues of yellow, she would smile, remembering the love that had been as beautiful and fleeting as a sunset. And she knew that to love deeply is to bravely release, feeling the sharp pang of farewell, yet knowing it's the purest act of love.

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