From the Heart of the Author

'How long can we love someone?'

This is a question that I have been asking myself ever since I started writing novels, trying to find out what 'factors' make us still feel that way about someone. It could be because we have no one else, or because we are clinging to the memories we've created, or simply because we can't choose who our heart will pledge allegiance to.

This is the starting point of A Secretly Love, a novel that will help you understand the meaning of the phrase:

'When we feel something, we have to take responsibility for it, because they didn't ask us to feel that way.'

It may sound harsh, but it's an undeniable truth. As an admirer, confessing your feelings can feel like burdening the other person, especially when they didn't ask for it. It's only us who feel, think, and imagine various things without considering whether they feel the same way. Konprod is one of those who takes responsibility for his feelings, showing that he can find happiness in his own status. However, a long period of time doesn't show how much time we've wasted, but it does show that sometimes, the things we hope for take time to change...

And actions that are honest, together with words, can convey understanding.

In this novel, I hope it will make you smile, hope it will keep you from feeling lonely, hope it will be your 'North Star', guiding you to beautiful new days, and helping you prepare for any problems. It probably wouldn't have been published without the readers who have been supporting it all along.

Thank you for all the encouragement, cheers, and love. I always said that I wouldn't be here without your support. You are like the North Star, guiding me to keep going yesterday, today, tomorrow, and the days to come. If there were a word greater than 'thank you', I would surely give it to all my readers.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for making dreams come true. Whether you leave halfway through or start reading again, I hope you enjoy this novel that will help you understand the meaning of admirer more. And thank you to Deep Publishing team for making it reality. I'm delighted to work together with you.

Thank you for the given opportunity. And I hope this novel will lead you to the North Star you're looking for :)

Avery Pie