A young woman named Elara lived in a quiet town. She was known for her gentle spirit, kind eyes, and an unwavering hope that someday, her heart’s quietest wish would come true. Elara had loved quietly from afar. Her heart belonged to Daniel, a talented artist who spent days capturing the world on canvas. She admired him from a distance, watching him paint in his studio, listening to his stories about colours and dreams, and secretly wishing she could be part of his world. Years passed, and her affection only deepened. She would leave little notes in his mailbox—simple words of encouragement, sketches, or flowers she picked from her garden. Daniel, however, remained unaware of her feelings, lost in his own pursuits and unaware of the depth of her love.
One day, Daniel announced he was leaving the town to pursue an opportunity in a distant city. The news hit Elara like a gust of cold wind. She felt a pang of sadness but masked it with a smile, wishing him well. She gave him a small, wrapped package on his last day—a final token of affection. He opened it to find a delicate painting of the town’s river at sunset, with a note that read,
“May your journey be as beautiful as this moment.”
Tears welled in her eyes as she watched him leave, knowing she would always love him from afar. Years later, Elara often sat by the river, reminiscing about her unspoken love. Though she never shared her feelings with Daniel, she found solace in the quiet beauty of her life, cherishing the hope that someday, love would find its way to her, even if it was not the way she had imagined.
Lazarus Carpenter - Author 