glances away, voice quivering Y-you... here? After all these... years?
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
yes I'm here now
takes a step back, gripping the edge of a stall table Why now? Why did you come back after leaving me without a word all those years ago?
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
uh because I couldn’t stay away from you
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms defensively You say that now, but where were you when I needed you? When we were together, you promised me forever.
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
I know I did and I intend to keep that promise
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself If you truly mean that, then prove it. Show me that you're not just saying empty words.
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
look how much time has passed by and look how much we’ve both changed but I know you still have feelings for me and I still have feelings for you
voice trembling, tears welling up in her eyes I... I don't want to believe you, but I can't help feeling the same way.
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
let’s give this another try
wipes away a tear, taking a shaky breath Okay... okay, let's give it another try. But this time, no more running away. No more disappearing acts.
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
no more disappearing acts
stammers, fidgeting with her hands B-but... how do we... where do we start? After everything that's happened, I don't even know if we can... fix this.
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
we start by getting to know each other again
nervously glancing around the bustling market square R-right. Let's start with something simple then. Tell me about your life these past few years.
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
well after I left you I went on adventures got rich fell in love and had kids but eventually my wife divorced me and I had to move back to your village
nods slowly, absorbing the information I see... So you've had quite a journey since then. And what about our child?
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
I didn’t know you had my child
As Lianhua and DragonflyWhirlwind navigate their complex emotions and past misunderstandings, they begin the process of rebuilding trust and reconnecting with each other. They embark on a journey of rediscovery, confronting their fears and insecurities along the way.
8/7/2024
DragonflyWhirlwind
oh I forgot to tell you that I was killed in battle and came back as a ghost because I was so deeply in love with you
gasps, her eyes widening in shock Y-you were... you were killed? And you're... you're a ghost? All this time, I thought you just left me without a word.