The moment my eyes fell on you, standing in the corner of the crossroads, I was struck by lightning. As if no time had passed, all the passion of our incredible love surged again. I longed to touch you, feel you, shower you with kisses, tasting every cell of your body. To feel my body and my soul come alive once more. Filled with you.

Suddenly, you burst into laughter. My heart crumbled, but quickly jealousy crept in because it wasn’t me who made you laugh. Immediately, I wanted to rush to you, grab you, take you with me, hide you away, keep you only for myself.

My body, out of control, trembled with desire; courage arose within me, and soon, determination grew. I wanted to move toward you but couldn’t, as if my feet were rooted to the ground. I tried again, but nothing. I racked my brains. What was the reason? Everything seemed strange to me; I couldn’t understand myself.

Then, bang! Like divine intervention, your eyes turn to me. Your smile froze, your joyful eyes scowled. A deadly arrow pierced my heart, shattering it into pieces, once again. Memories stirred, and I remembered. Hopelessness took over. Ashamed, I lowered my gaze, turned around, and left. It was the final goodbye.

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