01
He and she met in their youth.
At that time, they were full of dreams and infinite longing for the future in their eyes.
In a corner of the library, a worn-out book of poetry became their shared memory.
They read poems together, drank tea together, strolled along the tree-lined paths of the campus together, and talked about the possibilities of the future.
At that time, they thought that as long as they held hands, they could walk through thousands of mountains and rivers and see the prosperity of the world.
However, the reality is always helpless.
As the graduation bell rings, they have to face their own life trajectories.
She went to a distant city to pursue her career, while he stayed in his hometown and held on to his family's responsibilities.
In the days of separation, they could only convey their thoughts through letters and phone calls. Every call, every letter, is full of concern and reluctance for each other.
They agreed to wait for her to return and then continue the relationship.
02
Time is the most merciless carver, and it has changed too much without realizing it.
Her city is brightly lit and seductive, while his hometown is still quiet and ordinary.
Gradually, there was a gap in their lives, and there were fewer and fewer topics to talk about.
She begins to struggle with the workplace, while he is immersed in his family's expectations.
Their contact dwindled, until at last only silence remained.
It's not that they don't love anymore, but life makes them drift apart.
He had tried to follow her steps, only to find that the two were already standing in different worlds.
He wanted to give up everything to find her, but she told him: "Our paths are different, we can't drag you down anymore." ”
At that moment, he understood that some love was destined to stay in the bottom of his heart.
They began to distance themselves and began to accept the arrangement of fate. Despite the endless regret and pain in their hearts, they both know that this is for each other's better future.
So, they chose to let go and choose to be fulfilled.
03
They are no longer lovers, but they have become confidants.
They shared their joys and sorrows on the phone, but never mentioned their past vows.
They know that they can be together even if they can't be together.
They will cheer for each other's successes and comfort each other's losses.
They will send blessings on holidays, they will send gifts on birthdays, and they will not hesitate to lend a helping hand when someone needs help.
Such a relationship, although plain, is also warm.
They learned how to silently guard without disturbing each other, how to watch from a distance, and how to pray silently in their hearts.
They are no longer a couple, but they have more of a deep friendship than a couple.
They know that no matter when and where, as long as they turn back, they can see each other's figures. This kind of companionship, without passion, but with a little more peace of mind.
As the years passed, they each experienced the ups and downs of their lives.
She had wept bitterly in the middle of the night because he was not around; He had also missed the past in the silence of the night, because she was not around.
But they didn't give up because they knew that they could be so together even if they couldn't be together.
04
Years later, they reunited at a class reunion. Looking at each other's changes, a trace of emotion flashed in their eyes.
They talked and laughed happily, as if they had returned to that youthful era. They know that even if they can't walk through the storm hand in hand, they can leave a deep mark on each other's lives.
They are no longer the only ones in each other's lives, but they have become the most special existence in each other's lives.
Today, they are all mature and stable, with their own families and children.
They have found their own happiness in their respective lives, but they still maintain that tacit understanding.
This relationship has no ending, but it has the most beautiful memories.
They interpret the true meaning of love in their own way - not all love has to be together, and sometimes, letting go is also a kind of love.
In the long course of life, some people are destined to become passers-by, while others will become eternal.
May all those who truly love each other find their own happiness, whether they are staying together or together, they can continue to move forward in the most suitable way.