The Love That Was
As the sun set on another day, Adrian and Aria sat together, reminiscing about the past. They had both moved on, found new love, and were living their best lives. But as they gazed out at the ocean, they couldn't help but think about the what-ifs.
"What do you think would have happened if we had stayed together?" Adrian asked, his voice barely above a whisper.
Aria shrugged. "Who knows? Maybe we would have grown apart, or maybe we would have found our way back to each other. But I think we both know that we're happy where we are now."
Adrian nodded in agreement. "You're right. Lila is amazing, and I'm grateful every day for her love. And you and Max are meant to be. You two are perfect together."
Aria smiled, her eyes sparkling with tears. "We are lucky, aren't we? We found our way to each other, even if it was for a short time. And in the end, that's all that matters."
As they sat there in silence, the memories of their time together began to surface. The laughter, the tears, the fights, and the makeups. It was like a bell ringing in their minds, reminding them of the love they once shared.
But as they looked into each other's eyes, they knew that it was time to let go of those memories. To move forward and create new ones with their respective partners.
"You know," Aria said, her voice filled with emotion, "I think it's time for us to say our final goodbyes."
Adrian nodded, his throat constricting with emotion. "I think you're right. We've come a long way since then, and it's time to focus on our futures."
With tears in their eyes, they hugged each other tightly, holding onto the memories of their past for one last time.
"Take care of yourself," Adrian whispered in Aria's ear.
"You too," Aria replied, her voice barely audible.
And with that, they parted ways, each returning to their respective partners with a newfound appreciation for the love they had found.
As they walked away from each other, Adrian and Aria knew that their love story would always be a part of them. But they also knew that it was time to let go of the ghosts of their past and move forward into a brighter future.
THE END