The Unspoken Departure
Their friendship didn't need rules or formal talk. Maybe it was just meant to be, but as they worked together every day, she found herself drawn to him. He was a simple man. Usually, when people brought sweets back from trips, he didn’t care much. But one day, a surprise gift of candies arrived just for him. She had sent them from her office without him even knowing. It was a small, quiet sign of how she felt. They never really thought they would meet in person, but then one day she said, "I’m coming to see you." He was so happy to finally see the person he had only known through work. When she arrived, he did everything she asked for. He wanted her to have everything she wished for, and he did it gladly. Not because he can't deny, but he didn't want to disappoint her. That was his nature. Those who goes to him, he tries his best not to disappoint. When she left, he felt a deep emptiness, but their bond felt even stronger. They became the kind of friends who c...