Chapter 6
When he returned to Canada, he learned from various sources that Elena had been in a long–term relationship, and if nothing changed, they would soon get married
Ryan went to Vancouver and saw her from afar.
just one glance was enough to reignite the dormant flame in his heart.
The image of her running through the crowd in a wedding dress was imprinted in his mind!]]
Then he learned that their relationship had fallen apart, and Elena cue to Toronto, Ryan followed]
He was surprised by how their relationship had developed, but also happy. He was finally with the person he had secretly loved for so long
But Elena didn’t want him.[]
At this thought. Ryan let out a bitter laugh and lit a cigarette.
He rarely smoked, but at this moment, it seemed like the perfect remedy for his sorrow.
Htook him several hours to calm himself down. It was okay. He had waited for so many years. Ryan could afford to walt
Ryan didn’t come to find me again.[]
A month later, I planned to leave Toronin.
There was no choice–my job was in Vancouver, and I had to go there to sort out matters.||
On the way to the airport, the driver was a chatterbox.
He kept talking about someone who was madly in love, and her name kept flashing on all the screens in Toronto
I smiled. So prople like jason war
n were everywhere, huh7||
Did I envy them? Not exactly, I just wondered if someone would do that for me would I be moved?
“Tena? What kind of name is that? By the way, are there really people with the last name Mo? I’ve never heard of it,” the driver kept chattering
I raised my head and looked out the window.
All the taxi signs were flashing my name, and even the towering buildings had my name displayed on their screens.
The characters “Dena” filled my vision.||
My phone rang–it was a call from Ryan.[]
I hesitated for a moment before answering
Dena, I’ve thought it through,” he said.|||
I don’t want to be a stranger to you, and I don’t want to be just an ordinary friend either.”
Trom now on, can I pursue you?”
Tve never pursued anyone before. If I’m doing something wrong, teach me.“||
He said everything in one breath, and I didn’t know how to respond
know perd just ended a relationship, 1 your heart inust be in turmoil. But could you op
you stop making it harder on yourself because of someone elses
“Dena, you te amazing. Your beauty la just due least of your qualities. You’re smart, hardworking, kind, brave, and sincere with people. You deserve to be loved by everyone –|
“You should look at the people around you, or maybe, give someone else a chance. []
Don
(1 trap yourself, okay?||
I froze at his words.
Yes, why should I let the failure of my previous relationship affect the possibility of a new one?
con doesn’t mean everyone else will be the same.
Just because I met a bad person doesn’t mean
My love–sincere and devoted–was something I could always offer, wasn’t 117]
I stayed silent for a long time, and Ryan didn 1 internapt my thoughts ||
After a few minutes, I asked him where he was.[]
“Liena. I’m coming to find you. Wait for me at the airport. |
“okay”
running toward me
at the airport and waited for only about ten minutes when I saw Ryan running
1 arrived at the
He was out of breath, but when he saw me, he was still smiling
“Elena.”
1ooked at him and said steadily. “Ryan, you were right.-]
So, let me pursue you–
“Were together now.
His unfinished words got stuck in his throat, and he stared at me in shock.
“Are you serious? ziena.-]
I nodded.
The next moment, I felt myself being lifted off the ground[
He spun me around in place, shouting. “We’re together now!“]
The people around us looked at us like we were two crazy people ||
Teeling his joy, my mood lightened more than ever.[]
I told myself not to be afraid of failure and to give it another try.]
Ryan and I kissed at the airport, with no regard for the people around us
At first I felt awkward, but feeling his excitement, I suddenly wanted to Indulge in this moment èpo
When tur kiss ended, he pressed his forehe
turkis
this forehead against mine.
lena, do you know? I’m so happy. My dream at twenty one, you helped me make it come true.
Hun
He didn’t answer, just grinning like a fool.[]
Many years later, I would learn.]
At twenty one, Byan had only two dreams []
ine was to get into the Berklee College of Music||
- other was to marry Dena
Chapter 7
