The Silence of the Heart

Upon arrival, he found her standing there, with a suitcase by her side. Words stuck in his throat, but his eyes revealed everything he had kept in his heart.

By Ehab Soltan

In a small coastal town, lived Javier, a young librarian known for his shyness and love for old books. His life was calm and routine, until one day, Valeria, a new resident in the city with a smile that lit up the room and eyes that seemed to tell stories beyond words, entered the library.

Javier found himself unexpectedly in love. Every day, he eagerly awaited her visit, eager to hear the sound of her voice asking for book recommendations. However, he never dared to express his feelings. He feared that by declaring his love, Valeria would drift away, breaking the delicate bond they had formed.

Javier's love grew in silence, nourished by brief conversations and smiles shared among the bookshelves. Although Valeria was always in front of him, he felt deeply alone, unable to cross the barrier of his fears.

One day, Valeria announced that she would move to another city for a new job. Javier's heart broke. On the day of her departure, he gathered his courage and ran to the train station, hoping to confess his feelings before it was too late.

Upon arrival, he found her standing there, with a suitcase by her side. Words stuck in his throat, but his eyes revealed everything he had kept in his heart. Valeria, with tears in her eyes, approached and told him that she had always felt something special for him, but his silence had made her think it was unrequited.

The train whistled its departure, a cruel reminder of what might have been. They embraced for the last time, knowing that their love had bloomed too late. Javier returned to his library, his heart full of unrequited love and the painful wisdom that the fear of rejection often deprives us of the most beautiful possibilities #ehabsoltan, #hoylunes,

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