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The Answer to My Heart

For a moment both were silent. After Billy asks about Bastian, Amanda chooses to be quiet. His mind was fixed on Bastian. The man who had accompanied her days lately. Men who once asked her to start their marriage properly. A man who was very protective of her.

Ask yourself if he has feelings for the man, or how otherwise. When he thinks, love is so complicated. We will only be given two possibilities. Be happy for the love we give, or may suffer for the love we have. We never know how destiny brings two different people together. Different nature, background, and many other things.

Love is a mystery, a divine secret for each person. But one thing is certain, love will find a place for her to dock.

"Hey Manda" said Billy, waving his hands across Amanda's face

The girl daydreamed. Until a few waves, he finally realized his existence.

"You daydreaming?" ask Billy

"Em, no. Just thinking about something," he said wrongly

"Ah it's night. We're gonna be home soon, or are you gonna take me around again?" ask Amanda then

"Em, we'll be home soon. There's something I want to talk to you about. Don't you mind?"

"It doesn't matter Billy, I'll spend the rest of my time here with you. Maybe after this, we'll rarely meet,"

That sentence, freefall from the pretty lips of the girl. Didn't realize it, if it makes Billy grimace heart sad. Can't destiny, make her love story easier. He loved the girl, a figure he admired. A figure that was able to make his heart beat fast, every time he looked at those beautiful eyes. Is there love for him?

***

Sitting in the city park at night, so much fun. The scenery is so beautiful, as if spoiling the eyes of each visitation. In this park, every day will be very crowded with visits. Not only young women, parents and even all ages often spend their nights in that place. To just play, grip ria, or maybe to refresh the mind of saturation.

Anyone who loves beauty will choose this place. Decorated with colorful garden lights, gurgling water that is so beautiful, or maybe the laughter of parents and children, so complement the beauty there.

"Amanda,--"

"I love you" said Billy

"You mean," Amanda said confusedly

"I'm sorry, if I can't put together a beautiful word for you to hear Amanda" she said

"I hope that the honest expression of my heart represents all those beautiful sentences,"

"Maybe it's too soon, and you're not ready. But I just want to make sure my heart. Ascertaining the answer, to this heart, a weak heart as you approach,"

"I'm not forcing you to give an answer according to my heart. I'm sure your heart has a choice and you have a right to choose,"

Billy is not a man who can string words and sentences together, then affix some beauty. But that is how he expressed his heart. His heart with a sincere love, so ardent, that he will offer to the woman he adores. Whatever Amanda's decision is, she's ready. Love is risky, and you should be sure, before plunging into it

After a moment of silence, Amanda finally spoke. With a full smile, he grabbed the man's hand, grasping it tightly

"Thank you for your honesty, Bill. Everyone deserves to be happy with their choice of heart, including you,"

"I'm sorry, I can't return your heart. I hope you find Billy's happiness, even if it's not with me,"

"I want to be your friend. There will be no heartache or tears in friendship. There was just laughter and happiness" Amanda said, patting the man on the shoulder

Love does have to choose, and Billy has to accept that reality. It cannot be selfish, it cannot force its heart. In a relationship, both parties should be happy.

Hope you'll find your happiness Billy🤗