A vase of daffodils stood in the living room: that was a symbol of elegance and happiness, but also of the boundary between the newlyweds.
She watched him from afar, in every gesture and word. That young man had just become her husband, but to him she would remain a dear acquaintance, perhaps even a friend.
She knew her feelings would never be reciprocated, but that didn't stop her from loving him. She had tried to suppress those feelings without success.
His smile was enough for her. Loving him without asking for anything in return kept her calm. His friendship was all she needed.

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Kurzgeschichten[Writober 2024 | pumpFLOWER] 31 stories for 31 characters, in a journey of thoughts, memories and events from the world of "Rotes Band" and "Tamashii no Teien". "Life is made up of days that mean nothing and moments that mean everything." (Anonymous...