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Weeks after weeks passed by in the eternal flow of time. So was the thread of our hearts pulling us momentarily closer and closer. An unparalleled magnetic force.

I was so happy.

The paleness of my eyes were replaced by a new kind of vivid glowing.

But i noticed as yours started to dim.

Once I asked you what was the reason of 'Did you come here for my money?' back then. But i regretted it as soon as i saw how your shoulders slumped down as if battling an inner turmoil.

I knew that look.

Tears filled my eyes as i kept you close to my chest, our soft sobs consumed.

"Please don't. I love you so much it hurts to see you in pain, my Alex." I whispered and was pretty sure you didn't catch it.

We stared into each other's eyes, wiping each drop with so much gentleness as if we were not humans but two intertwined fragile glass dolls.

"I loved this place so much. The fresh air, birds chirping, the garden, everything. So i bought this land by myself and as a successful businessman, money was never a burden.

My elder brother had an eye over this, for making a factory there and just because he didn't have the best reputation back then in the business world they denied his proposal.

As the days passed his jealousy on me increased. And the worst thing? my parents also supported him over me. They kept harassing me to name over my properties to them. So one day I finally handed it over. I thought, maybe now they would accept me in their family again. But they never did."

An angry look crossed your face but was easily replaced by a painful smile, a smile when our anguish crossed all its limits.

"Was I not enough for them that they had to choose money over me?" You sobbed like a child.

Cupping your cheek i urged you to look at me.

"You're enough. A thousand times enough."

For me, for us.

And we kissed.