I CAN't LOVE YOU

From 1948 to 2024, two women harbor a secret love, constrained by societal norms. Despite a deep childhood bond, one marries and starts a family, while the other longs silently from the shadows. Key life events unfold with the latter always on the sidelines, yearning for what could have been.

In 2024, the surviving woman discovers a long-hidden letter from her unrequited love, revealing decades of regrets and missed chances. The story ends with an enigmatic reunion in death, suggesting that they will finally be together, even if it means finding their love in hell.

THIS WORK WAS POSTED ON AO3 UNDER A DIFFERENT NAME