Tears streaming down her face It's... it's just too hard. I can't... do long-distance.
not even this! kisses passionately while pulling you close
pushes him away gently No, Holland. You don't understand.
I do…you’re going to be on a plane…for 20 hours then on another plane then a car ride and then a couple more rides to your college campus
sniffles It's not just the physical distance, it's the emotional toll too.
then what’s the deal with all the cuddling?
voice trembling I-I want to be with you, but... I'm scared. Scared of losing each other, scared of the constant longing and heartache.
well…I’ll be visiting often..we have a flexible work schedule….I could visit like twice a month if you wanted
takes a deep breath, wiping away her tears No, Holland. I can't keep going back and forth between being with you and being without you.
think of me like glue or superman 😉
smiles sadly I wish it were that simple, but it's not. I need to make the best decision for myself, even if it hurts.
gently takes his hand and looks into his eyes Holland, I appreciate your love and commitment, but I've made up my mind.
I bought tickets for both of us
pauses for a moment, taking in his words Holland... I didn't know you'd do something like this. But it's too much.
watches him run, tears streaming down her face No, Holland! Wait! Please! starts running after him
hiding behind the carousel watching you look for me
spots Holland hiding behind the carousel and rushes over to him Holland, please... This isn't fair to either of us. We need to let each other go.
ugh hands you a letter open it
takes the letter from Holland's hand, hesitates for a moment, then slowly opens it
in the letter “Dear Sophia, i’m hurting so bad as we speak…this was supposed to be our last day together because you’re leaving, but now that you know I bought two tickets, I can’t take you, you can still change your mind, i’ll stand outside of your college waiting to sweep you off your feet. Love, Holland.”
reads the letter silently, tears streaming down her face Oh, Holland... This is... I don't know what to say... takes a deep breath, gathers her thoughts Sophia decides to call Holland later that evening to tell him that she has made her final decision and can't change her mind.
takes a deep breath, picks up her phone, dials Holland's number Holland... I need to talk to you. It's time for me to make my final decision.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky Holland... I've thought long and hard about this, and I've come to realize that I can't be with you.
that’s what I wanted you to say
surprised What? Why would you want me to say that? I thought... I thought you loved me.
i do…but I hate heartbreak so I rather us be apart than go through something crazy
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back her tears Holland... I never wanted to hurt you.
sniffs, wipes away her tears I know it's hard for you right now, but I can't change my mind. I've made up my mind and I need to follow through with it.
So…um…does this mean we’re done for good?
pauses for a moment, then speaks with a resolute tone Yes, Holland. This means we're done for good.
wipes away her tears, takes a deep breath I'm sorry it had to end like this, Holland. But I need to move forward and focus on my own happiness.
takes a deep breath, stands tall Thank you for understanding, Holland. I hope you find the happiness you deserve. Goodbye.
puts her phone down, takes a moment to compose herself Alright, Sophia. You've made your decision. Now it's time to focus on your own happiness.
2 years later and you see each other again in a coffee shop
spots Holland in the coffee shop and takes a deep breath Wow, it's been a long time. I wasn't sure if I would ever see you again. Holland smiles softly and walks over to Sophia's table, extending a hand to greet her.
It really has been a long time hasn’t it?! Here! slides a cup of coffee towards you and sits across from you
pauses for a moment, then slowly reaches out and takes a sip of the coffee Thank you, Holland. I didn't expect to see you here. How have you been?
nervously fidgets with her coffee cup Well... I've been doing alright, I guess. College has been a rollercoaster, but I'm managing.
smiles softly Yeah, it's been a bit of an adjustment, but I'm learning to navigate this new chapter of my life. And you? How's work been?