The cold breeze pressed against Alina's face as she gazed out the window of Bus 732. The scenic view of the field passed by unnoticed, unable to pierce through her deep sadness. En's headphones covered her ears, providing a semblance of comfort amidst her turmoil. Alina was en route to the cabin — the cherished haven where both she and En had shared so many special moments.
Alina, determined to avoid love songs and sweet melodies, decided instead to play En's playlist of favorite rock and acoustic artists. She browsed through En's tablet, found the "Rock" playlist, and set it to shuffle as she journeyed to the cabin.
The songs, though discordant to her ear, were a welcome distraction for Alina. As the music played, it provided a reprieve from her sadness, offering a temporary escape through En's favorite rock and acoustic tracks.
As Bus 732 continued its journey, Alina listened to the shuffled songs, when suddenly, a shift in the music caught her attention. A slow, melodic piano began to play, creating a serene prelude before the main song started. The gentle tones seemed to cut through her distraction, stirring emotions she had been trying to keep at bay.
🎶 "Loving and fighting, accusing, denying
I can't imagine a world with you gone
The joy and the chaos,
the demons we're made of
I'd be so lost if you left me alone" 🎶
The lyrics of the song resonated deeply with Alina, mirroring her own feelings of loss and longing. As she listened, her eyes wandered and fell upon a heart carved by Posy before into the seat in front of her, with the letters "E" and "A" inside it. Her hand gently traced the carving, feeling the familiar touch of Posy's work, a simple, enduring symbol of their love brought a fresh wave of emotion, intertwining her memories with the song's poignant message.
🎶 "Hold on, I still want you
Come back, I still need you
Let me take your hand, I'll make it right
I swear to love you all my life
Hold on, I still need you" 🎶
As the song played on, Alina was overwhelmed by a flood of memories with En. She recalled the day they first met, the way they held hands and gazed into each other's eyes the first time. She remembered En's puzzled expression while reading her language book at the market, their joyful times at the amusement park, and the nervous glance En gave when she arrived at Posy's birthday. Their conversation on the porch beneath the night sky, En's comforting embrace during a thunderstorm, and their first kiss replayed vividly in her mind. The song also brought back the moments of their confession of feelings, their intimate times together, their first fight, and the shared days at her house, the cabin and the farm. She thought of En's tender care during her hospital stay, their last kiss, and En's last smile. Each memory, vivid and poignant, played back in her mind as the song continued, deepening her sense of loss and love.
The passengers seated in front of the bus couldn't help but notice Alina's weeping, tears streaming down as she sat at the back. The sight of her deep sorrow touched everyone, creating a shared sense of heartbreak and empathy as they watched the woman lost in her emotions.
🎶 "I don't wanna let go
I know I'm not that strong
I just wanna hear you
Saying, "Baby, let's go home"
Let's go home
Yeah, I just wanna take you home
Hold on, I still want you
Come back, I still need you." 🎶
As the bus continued its journey, Alina wept quietly, the song playing evoked a cascade of memories with her lost love. Each note seemed to pull her deeper into reflection, amplifying her grief and remembrance of the cherished moments she had shared with En.
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Bus 732
RomanceEn thought that moving into the new, unfamiliar place would be her biggest struggle - but she was wrong. . .
