The Plot (One Shot Stories)

"The Age Of Us"

(Play Adam Sandler's "Grow Old With You" for better reading)

I was 18

While he was 38

When we first met.

I was 19

While he was 39

When he confessed his love for me.

I didn't accept it.

Because of the consequences.

I was 20

While he was 40

When I said yes to him.

My parents like him

Even he's 20 years older than me.

I was 21

While he's 41

We got married.

It was the happiest day of my life.

I was 42

While he's 62

When we had our 12th baby.

Yes, a really big family.

5 boys, and 7 girls.

We experienced poverty.

Sometimes we just ate rice

With salt and soy sauce.

But even after that

We're still a happy family.

I was 58

While he's 78

When we had our stable life.

Some of our children already had their family.

And others are still studying.

We finally have a happy life.

I was 65.

While he's 85.

When we got into a accident.

I lost my eyesight.

He lost his ability to walk.

Now, I am 70 years old

While he's 90 years old.

Since the day I can't see

He became my eyes.

Since the day he can't walk

I became his feet.

"Did you regret loving me?" he asked.

"Why did you ask that?" i said slightly bothered.

"I am 20 years older than you. You've experience poverty because of me. We even got into an accident because of my stupidity. Now, did you regret marrying me?" he asked.

"No. I've never regret a thing"

I started pushing his wheelchair.

"I've realized that, life is full of challenges. Maybe you're happy this time, but seconds later, a tragic thing will happen." I stopped the wheelchair.

I took a seat beside him. He guided me so I won't fall.

"But with you, I passed those challenges. I've realized that without you, I'm already dead now. Love conquers everything. That's why we're here. We had an amazing life. And now, I'm happy to say, I had a happy ending" I said.

Love has no boundaries. Even you're old, poor, ugly, dumb, etc, if she/he loves you, he/she accepts the real you.

Yes, we have standards. But that 'standard' will be nothing if we will fall in love with 'the one'.

"Love, I'm going to sleep now. Thank you for always being there for me. You're the only one that I will love, even in the afterlife" I can feel that he's smiling.

"Take care love, I'll follow you if my time will come" I smiled. I've feel that he's sleeping in my shoulders.

I was 72

While he's 92

When I followed him in the afterlife.

I can feel that everyone is sad because of my farewell.

But the time had came.

Always remember that, love has no limits.

Even he's/she's older than you.

Even he's/she's not as beautiful/handsome as you.

Even he's/she's suffering in poverty.

Accept him/her as he/she is.

Love is also Imperfect.

But it's the most beautiful thing in the world.

Don't be afraid to fall in love.