Our Birthday

The rain hasn't stopped yet, the woman standing in the middle of the rain still hasn't moved from her place. Suddenly a man came and covered him.
"Mark...?"
"Let's go!"
"I'm sorry Mark, I'm sorry...!" he said while crying.
"Never mind, forget it. I always forgive you!"
"I love you Mark, I love you so much!"
"I always love you too, both past and present."
They hugged in the rain, letting go of all the sadness and burdens in their hearts. Hopefully there will be no more similar mistakes and sacrifices.
I saw the happy couple behind the dew-covered window. I was happy, but there was tremendous pain that I felt in my heart. I have to let this feeling of love go.
"Anka?" call someone.
"Hope they are happy," I said.
"You are okay?" Clara asked.
"Yeah, I'm always fine."
"Why did you let Mark go back to his ex-girlfriend? Won't that just hurt your heart?"
"I'm fine, don't worry about me. From the start, the only person Mark loved was Angelica. I was just a shadow or just filling the void in his heart at that time."
"Anka, but I don't want you to be lonely. I also want to see you happy and have a life partner!" said Clara while crying in my arms.
"Yes, one day I will definitely find my true love," I said while crying.
"I believe Anka, God must have created a very special person for you and you will definitely be happy."
"Yeah, one day definitely...!"
For me God, you are my true love, thank you because you have given me people who love me so much and accept me for who I am, and I will also accept them for who they are, Thank you.

***

Today is August 5th, today is Bryan and I's 20th birthday. I plan to visit him at the dorm and celebrate together. Actually, I have invited Clara, Mark, Angelica and other friends. But all of them couldn't participate for various reasons. Clara has to look after her mother who is being treated in hospital, while Mark and Angelica are busy taking care of the exhibition. And other friends will face exams at their respective campuses.
I went alone carrying a birthday cake and also gifts from all my friends. As usual I have to wait for him to finish training. Maybe next year he will be able to serve in the police. After waiting for almost half an hour, Bryan finally showed his nose too. He walked to meet me, not running excitedly like usual.
"Hi, how are you?" Bryan asked without enthusiasm. There's something strange about him.
"What's wrong with you? There seems to be a problem?"
"I'm fine. Maybe just a little tired."
"Usually even though you're tired, you always look excited when I come."
"There are times when people feel tired of their life but they have to live it because that's life!"
"You mean you don't want to see me again?"
"It's not like that, I just...! Ah... never mind, let's not discuss it."
"So what? You don't want to see each other again, right?"
"I said don't discuss it."
"Just say you don't want to meet!"
"Stop it already, why do women always make things worse? It seems quite fun finding men's faults!"
"Why are you sarcastic about me like that?"
"Never mind Anka, I don't want to fight!"
"Happy birthday, Bryan!" I said while holding a birthday cake.
"Huh...? So today is our anniversary? I totally forgot!" said Bryan in surprise.
"Maybe you're trying too hard here. Come on, blow out the candles!"
"What for?"
"Yes, as a sign, I hope you will always be healthy and live a long life," I said.
"Happy birthday too, Anka... I hope happiness and health are always your friends."
"Amen...!"
"You didn't invite your friends?"
"Yes, but they are busy so they can't come. But they have sent greetings to you and given you these gifts. Please accept them!"
"Yes, thank you very much. Send my regards to them too, okay?"
"Yeah, um... this is a gift from me!" I said while handing him a box wrapped in a light blue ribbon.
"What is this? Thank you very much, my little brother. When I come home, I will give you whatever you ask for. I promise!"
"Yes, but for me just being able to go home is more than I expected."
Bryan opens gifts from friends. From Clara, he got a brown sweater he made himself. I know she really loves Bryan that's why she made it so seriously. He definitely wants Bryan to still feel warmth even though he is far from his family and friends.
And the last gift to be opened was a gift from me. Even though the box is the smallest, it is still the most valuable gift from a brother who loves him very much.
"Wow... necklace, really cool! Thank you, Anka!"
"Just look at the back of the necklace. There are both our names engraved. I ordered it 2 months ago and it was only ready yesterday."
"I really like it. I will definitely keep it carefully. From now on this is one of the most valuable treasures for me."
"Yes, you have to keep it. Don't lose it!"
"Oh yeah, by the way, how is your relationship with Mark? He doesn't make you sad, right?"
"No ...!" I said weakly.
"But why are you so sad?"
"Actually, we are not in any relationship."
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