Chapter 19 | The final countdown | I will never Forget You

With only one week left until William's return, Ash was determined to surprise him with a special dish. He wanted to cook William's favorite meal, a complex recipe that he had never attempted before. Knowing how much William would appreciate the gesture, Ash sought the help of Eva, his classmate and friend who was an excellent cook.After class each day, Ash and Eva would head to her apartment, where she patiently guided him through the steps of the recipe. The process was far from easy. The dish required precise measurements, a delicate balance of flavors, and techniques that Ash had never mastered. But with Eva's encouragement and expertise, Ash slowly began to get the hang of it.Even everything that important but only one this is make the dish more special is called "love" love has various form but here dish make more special with how much effort he put in it.It was the Eva Special Belief. A same Dish make but same person with same amount of ingredient but different mood make huge different. A worst dish with love it's far better than Best Dish with hate.Despite the progress, Ash's schedule became increasingly hectic. Between cooking practice and his schoolwork, he barely had time to breathe. His coursework was particularly demanding, with multiple assignments and projects due. One night, after a long session of studying and completing his work, Ash glanced at the clock and realized it was already 2 a.m. Exhausted, he fell asleep , forgetting to call William as he usually did.The next morning, William was calling Ash non stop and cancel his meeting because he was worried about ash. He had grown accustomed to their nightly calls and was worried when he hadn't heard from Ash. He tried calling tones of times, but Ash's phone was on silent, buried under a pile of papers and notebooks.When Ash finally woke up, he noticed the numerous missed calls and felt a pang of guilt. He quickly dialed William's number, anxiously waiting for him to pick up. When William answered, his voice was tense with concern."Ash, what happened? I've been trying to reach you all night! Is Everything was ok?""I'm so sorry, baby," Ash began, his voice filled with regret. "I fell asleep while studying and didn't hear my phone. I didn't mean to worry you."William took a deep breath, his initial anger giving way to relief. "I was so worried something had happened to you. Do you Know I cancel my meeting and i am coming from Germany"" OMG! I know, and I'm really sorry. It won't happen again," Ash promised with a guilty faceWilliam's tone softened. "It's okay. Just...try to keep your phone nearby, okay? I need to know you're alright. Ash remember, that noting is more important than you in my world""I will," Ash reassured him. "But listen, there's only three days left until you're back. I don't want to disturb your work, so let's not call each other until then. I know you're busy, and I have a lot to finish up too."William hesitated, not liking the idea of not hearing from Ash for three days and asked " Wha..What are you talking about? don't you remember was we said before i came to here.Ash said " I remember Everything but some times we need to separate to each other to know the depth of the love."William is so hard to convince but he understood the necessity. "Alright, if you think it's best. Just promise me you'll take care of yourself.""I promise," Ash said, feeling a mix of relief and determination.For the next three days, Ash threw himself into his preparations. He continued practicing the dish with Eva, each attempt getting closer to perfection. Despite the long hours and the exhaustion that followed, he kept his promise to William, focusing on his studies and the surprise he was preparing.As the days passed, the anticipation of William's return kept Ash going. He knew that the reunion would be even sweeter knowing how much effort he had put into making it special. And although he missed their nightly conversations, he found solace in the thought that soon, they would be together again, and he could share with William all the challenges and triumphs he had faced in his absence.3...2...1, the days flew by in a blur of activity and anticipation. Before Ash knew it, the day of William's return had arrived. Excitement and nerves fluttered in his stomach as he woke up early in the morning, determined to make the day perfect.He immediately set to work in the kitchen, preparing William's favorite dish. The recipe that had once seemed daunting now felt manageable after so much practice. As he chopped vegetables and stirred sauces, he imagined the look of surprise and delight on William's face when he tasted the meal.Eva had given him a final pep talk the day before, and Ash felt confident as he carefully followed each step. The kitchen filled with the rich aromas of cooking, and Ash's excitement grew with each passing minute. He set the table, adding a few decorative touches to make it extra special.As the dish simmered on the stove, Ash glanced at the clock, his heart racing with anticipation. Soon, William would walk through the door, and they would be reunited. Ash could hardly wait to see the joy on William's face, not just from the food, but from being home with the person who loved him deeply.