The Dark Hope

Jean and Li, both came to Greenwich Village to pursue their dreams but little did they know that life has prepared a whole game of hurdles for them. They share the same apartment due to the shortage of residences in that village. Sooner than they'd have ever imagined, they grew close to each other and were very fond of each other. During the harsh winter, an unknown disease attacks one of those beautiful young adults, who loses all hope and just waits to die. Was the disease really that deadly? Why did the person lose all hope and fall in despair? Perhaps...did their dear person just leave them at such a time?
Curious to know what it is? Go read and find out then.
All credits to rightful owners. This is just for reading purposes and nothing so serious or smth about context being cheated or smth at all. The story may have some moral lesson for one person or another.
Don't give up.