Makalisia

When Silence Cost Me You is a heartfelt story of unspoken love, missed chances, and the pain of realizing one's feelings too late.

Dennis, a reserved and caring teacher, has harbored deep feelings for his colleague Lilian but never found the courage to confess. He watches over her from the sidelines, always there but never crossing the line. Lilian, on the other hand, assumes Dennis sees her only as a friend—especially when he gives her no reason to think otherwise.

When Raymond, the charming and ambitious son of the school’s principal, enters the picture, everything shifts. He and Lilian quickly form a strong bond, and as she grows closer to him, Dennis begins to feel a strange, unfamiliar ache—jealousy. Yet, when she asks Dennis what he thinks of Raymond, hoping for a sign of something deeper between them, his response confirms her doubts: "He's cool. Any lady that bags him sure did win a medal. You both would make a good couple."

With those words, Dennis unknowingly pushes Lilian away, and she finally allows herself to embrace her feelings for Raymond. Their growing closeness and eventual engagement force Dennis to confront the painful truth—he has lost her, not because someone else stole her heart, but because he never had the courage to claim it in the first place.

A story of love, regret, and the cost of silence, When Silence Cost Me You explores how hesitation can sometimes be the biggest mistake of all.

When silence cost me you

The day was perfect—a gentle breeze, golden sunlight filtering through the trees, and a beautifully decorated venue filled with laughter and joy. Lilian looked stunning in her wedding gown, the fabric flowing effortlessly as she walked down the aisle.

Raymond stood at the altar, his eyes filled with nothing but love and admiration. As she reached him, he whispered, "You're breathtaking."

The ceremony was heartfelt, with vows exchanged in soft, trembling voices. When the officiant pronounced them husband and wife, the guests erupted in cheers.

A Sweet Surprise from the Students

During the reception, Lilian's students stood up one by one, giggling nervously before breaking into a beautifully rehearsed song they had prepared just for her.

"You've taught us with kindness, you've guided with care,

A teacher like you is so very rare.

As you start this journey, we wish you the best,

With love and happiness, may your heart be blessed."

Tears welled in Lilian's eyes as the students held up a handmade banner that read: "Congratulations, Mrs. Raymond!" She walked over, hugging them one by one.

"You guys didn't have to do this," she said, her voice shaking with emotion.

One of the younger students beamed up at her. "But we wanted to! We love you, Miss Lilian!"

Lilian's family had been nothing but supportive. Her mother gifted her a locket with a picture of Lilian as a child, saying, "No matter how far you go, you'll always be my little girl."

Her sister handed her a journal. "For all the new memories you'll make."

Each gift, each warm embrace, made Lilian feel truly loved.

As the evening progressed, Lilian glanced around, searching for someone who wasn't there. Dennis.

She had hoped, even if just for a moment, that he would come.

Later that night, a small package arrived for her. Carefully unwrapping it, she found a delicate wooden music box, its surface engraved with intricate floral patterns.

She turned the small key at the side, and a soft, haunting melody began to play—gentle, familiar, yet laced with an unspoken farewell.

Not being there today doesn't mean I don't wish you well.

You deserve happiness, and I truly hope you've found it.

Lilian ran her fingers over the note as the melody filled the quiet space around her.

She blinked away the emotions, turning to look at Raymond. He was her present, her future.

And Dennis... was a melody from the past, playing one last time before fading into silence.

chapter 6:The wedding