Unseen Depths of Love

Before Hanna came into my life, everything felt like a never-ending race—constant tension, pressure, and expectations. My mom always pushed me, whether it was academics or sports. That's how my childhood was—stressful and suffocating.

But then she arrived. Hanna.

Her presence was like the first ray of sunlight after a storm. The burdens I carried faded into the background, replaced by a happiness I never thought possible. She became the light that chased away my shadows.

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A New day...

The morning unfolded like any other. I dragged myself out of bed, ate breakfast in silence, packed my bag, and walked to school—alone, as I had for the past five years.I already arrived at my classroom, and Hanna greets me.

"Good morning, Tristan!" Her cheerful voice caught me mid-thought.

"Good morning," I replied, half-smiling.

"You sound off today. Are you in a bad mood?" she asked, tilting her head.

"No, I'm fine."

"Good. So, can I ask you something?"

"Sure, what's up?"

"Where do you live?"

I blinked. "Why do you want to know that?"

"Well, we're friends, aren't we? And friends should know where their friends live!"

Her logic made me chuckle. "Alright, fine. Here's my address."

Her eyes widened in surprise as I gave it to her. "Wait... I know that place!"

"You do? How?"

"Because that's where I live too!"

It was my turn to be surprised. "You're one of my neighbors?" She nodded, her grin contagious.

"Wow, I didn't expect this," I admitted, my thoughts swirling. Was it fate? Or just an uncanny coincidence? She said

"Yeah, first we bump into each other, then we end up as classmates, and now this? Are you sure you're not secretly following me?" I said.

She smirked. "Very funny. It's just a coincidence."

"Is it, though?" I said with a mischievous smile. 

"By the way, since we're neighbors now, want to walk home together after school?"

"Sure. Beats going home alone everyday." And I smile at her.

From that day on, we commuted together. It felt good to have someone by my side—someone who made the ordinary moments extraordinary. She wasn't just a friend; she was the kind of person who lifted your spirits without even trying.

Over the next month, we created memories that felt effortless. Others would joke about how we seemed like a couple, but I'd always laugh it off.

"We're just friends," I'd say. But late at night, as I lay in bed, her smile would linger in my mind.

One evening, a thought struck me. My childhood friend, that also named Hanna, had left for abroad six years ago. Could it be... her? The comfort I felt around her, the familiarity—it all fit.

The next morning, I couldn't shake the thought. I asked my mom if she knew where Hanna was. Because all I knew was that Hanna left me five years ago and went abroad, but I don't know the reason why she left.

"She and her family recently returned," she said, her tone hesitant.My heart raced. 

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Because I didn't think you needed to know," she said softly.

"What? She was my best friend! Of course I need to know!"

"There's more to it, Tristan. Hanna's mom doesn't want the two of you to meet."

"Why not?"

Mom hesitated. "Because... Hanna was—"

She stopped, looking at me with worry in her eyes.

"What happened to her, Mom?"

"She..."

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