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"A Timeless Love"

"Love That Endures Beyond Time and Space"

By MalikSaira MaqboolPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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"A Timeless Love"
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Once upon a time, there lived a young man named Jack. Jack was a handsome and charming man, but he had never been in love before. He had always been too busy with his career and never had time for a relationship. However, that all changed when he met Anna.

Anna was a beautiful and kind-hearted woman who worked at the same company as Jack. They had known each other for a while, but it wasn't until a company retreat that they really hit it off. They spent the entire weekend talking and laughing, and by the end of the retreat, Jack knew that he had fallen in love with Anna.

Over the next few months, Jack and Anna went on dates and got to know each other better. They shared many common interests, and their love for each other continued to grow stronger every day. They were happy, and it seemed like nothing could come between them.

But then, tragedy struck. Anna was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and the doctors gave her only six months to live. Jack was devastated. He couldn't imagine life without Anna, and he vowed to make the most of the time they had left together.

They spent every moment together, cherishing every laugh, every hug, and every kiss. They took long walks in the park, went on trips to the beach, and even went skydiving together. They wanted to live life to the fullest, and they did.

As the weeks went by, Anna's condition worsened. She had to be hospitalized, and Jack spent every day by her side, holding her hand and telling her how much he loved her. They talked about their dreams and their hopes for the future, even though they knew that future was now uncertain.

One day, as Anna lay in her hospital bed, she looked up at Jack and whispered, "I love you more than anything in this world. Promise me that you'll never forget that."

"I promise," Jack said, tears streaming down his face. "I love you more than anything too."

Anna smiled weakly, and then closed her eyes. She was gone.

Jack was heartbroken. He had lost the love of his life, and he didn't know how to go on without her. But then, he remembered something that Anna had said to him on their very first date.

"Do you believe in soulmates?" she had asked him.

Jack had replied that he wasn't sure, but he was starting to think that he did.

"I believe that soulmates are two people who are meant to be together, no matter what," Anna had said. "And even if we're not together in this life, I know that we'll be together in the next."

Those words brought Jack comfort. He knew that Anna was still with him, in his heart and in his soul. And he knew that their love was timeless, that it would endure even after death.

Years went by, and Jack lived his life to the fullest, just as he had promised Anna he would. He traveled the world, pursued his dreams, and met new people. But he never forgot about Anna, and he never stopped loving her.

And then, one day, as he was walking in the park, he saw a woman sitting on a bench, looking out at the sunset. She looked familiar, and as he got closer, he realized who it was.

"Anna?" he said, his voice trembling.

The woman turned to him, and Jack saw that it was indeed Anna. She was younger than he remembered, and she looked as beautiful as ever.

"Jack," she said, smiling at him. "I've been waiting for you."

Jack was speechless. He couldn't believe what he was seeing.

"Are you real?" he asked.

Anna nodded. "I'm real,"

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About the Creator

MalikSaira Maqbool

My writing is inspired by my own life experiences.I'm passionate about exploring the complexities human relationships and I'm always looking for ways to bring out the beauty in everyday.So come along for the ride and join me on my journey!

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