Meet Me Where the Oak Tree Grows




They say he didn't say a word in the video, not a single tear fell from his eyes.

"Look, I got you your favorite sunflowers. This year, no birthday celebrations. The time's already passed, and wishes don't work anymore." I paused. "And I won't be celebrating your birthday in the years to come either. I'm sorry for dragging you down. If only I didn't have that father. I'd rather be an orphan. You were so silly. You took ten bucks as protection money and actually looked out for me for ten whole years."

I rambled on, not sure if he was tired of listening, when there was a knock on the door.

I opened it to see a tall, slender man in a trench coat. His brow furrowed with concern as he looked at me for a long time, his gaze settling on my hair, a layer of tears clouding his eyes.

I opened my mouth to speak. "Cassidy, what brings you here?"

He had no intention of leaving, so I stepped aside and let him in.

He sat across from me on the couch. "I noticed something seemed off and wanted to check in on you. You knew him, right?"

I lifted my hand to show the ring. "He was my husband."

He was silent for a moment, then spoke in a gentle, consoling voice: "I'm sorry for your loss."

I forced a faint smile, though my heart was bleeding inside.

We sat in silence for a while.

Then he broke it, "What I'm trying to say is, there's still so much beauty to see. When I was twelve, my dad died, my mom got diagnosed with cancer, and my little brother was just seven. I was like you back then. But I held on, and miraculously, my mom recovered, and my brother grew up well. After that hurdle, everything got better. I started exploring, finding joy even in wildflowers."

I calmly stated, "But you still have your mom and brother. I've got nothing."

He stared at me sincerely, "If you need, I'd be happy to stay by your side."

Sometimes, adults leave things

unspoken. Although I'm not sure

when his feelings for me grew ne

beyond friendship, I've always seen him as a friend. He's helped and taught me so much over the years.

But a person only has one heart, and mine beats for just one person.

"Having him was enough for me."

His eyes dimmed slightly.

"Cassidy, it's getting late. Thank you for coming today. I think I need to get some sleep."

"Then get some good rest."

As he reached the door, he hesitated, then turned back: "Then let me reserve a spot for the next lifetime. I'll queue behind him."

And with that, he left without waiting for my reply.

However, I wouldn't have a next lifetime.

Life is too

Old onto anything. I didnet

à next life for me, just to avoid him into this mess again.



I clutched the urn and stepped into Jonah's room, lying down on his bed.

Time had erased his scent from the room.

I think I must be a terrible person.

That's why fate took everything et

had, punishing me as everything I held

d to ashes slipping

through my fingers.

The road to true love is never smooth. Love faces all challenges; love is all challenges.

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Meet Me Where the Oak Tree Grows

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