She had carried heavy burdens since she was a child, living a life filled with hardships. The only treasure she had was her mother, who gave her strength and love.
As time passed, she met a man who was unlike anyone she'd known. He was gentle, kind, and warm, like a calm breeze after a storm. For the first time, she felt something new-love that was different from what her mother gave. It was a feeling she never thought she'd experience, something amazing despite all the pain life had thrown at her.
But when she tried to tell him how she felt, she hesitated. She worried he was just being kind, just a gentleman. The distance between them wasn't far, JUST METERS AWAY, but her fears made it feel like miles. How could she tell him when the words felt so impossible to say?