Goodbye and promises

After five years of separation, effort and dedication, both Oliver and Li Mao had reached notable achievements in their respective careers. Distance and time have only strengthened the love they felt for each other, a love that refused to decrease despite the challenges. Oliver, now a respected doctor in his community, had worked tirelessly, accumulating not only experience and renown, but also days of vacations and savings with a single purpose in mind: return to China and surprise LiMao.

Meanwhile, Li Mao, who had become an outstanding English teacher, was immersed in personal projects in the hope of crossing the ocean and reuniting with Oliver. Although the workload and time difference limited their moments of contact, they both managed to keep the flame of their living love, adapting to unusual schedules only to hear the voice of the other,

Sharing your day to day, dreams and plans for the future.

A fresh spring morning, Oliver, with his suitcase to one side and a bouquet of flowers in the other hand, was in front of the school where Li Mao taught. The emotion and nerves intertwined in their stomach while waiting for the time to see her.

When he finally saw her, his heartbeat hard. Li Mao, as beautiful and radiant as he remembered it, had not noticed his presence yet. He quietly approached and, just when she was going to get on her bike, she called her by name.

"Mao," he said softly.

She turned, surprised, and seeing Oliver, her eyes filled with tears immediately. For a moment, the world around him disappeared, and all that mattered was the fact that Oliver was in front of her, along with a bouquet of lilies, since he knew it was Leo's favorite plant.

After so much time separate, Oliver and Li Mao's reunion was a torrent of emotions. In the cozy cafeteria where they had shared laughs and confidences, they hugged themselves, as if they wanted to merge into one. Li Mao could not contain the tears of joy while telling Oliver how much he had missed him and everything he had needed during his absence.

Oliver looked at her with love and gratitude, unable to believe that they were finally together again. 

"Li Mao, I've been waiting for this moment since we separated." I cannot believe how lucky I am to have you again in my life.

Sitting in their special corner of the cafeteria, they were updated, sharing everything they had lived and learned in recent years. Despite the distance and challenges, his love had resisted the proof of time and distance.

After a while, Oliver took Li Mao's hands among his and said with determination:

"Li Mao, I only have one month before I returned to my country to finish some scheduled surgeries." But I do not want that to mean another separation for us. I want to stay here, near you.

Li Mao looked at him with surprise and joy. "Do you want to stay in China?"

Setting, Oliver continued: "Yes, since I met you, what I want most is to look for work as a doctor in a city in the country to be able to stay here." I want to build our future together, Li Mao. What are you saying?

Li Mao was overwhelmed by happiness. "Like yes, Oliver!" I want to be with you and build our future together!

And so, with a month ahead before Oliver had to temporarily return to his country, they began to plan their future together in China. Every day, every moment together, he strengthened his love and his determination to overcome any obstacle that was in his way. Together, they would face the future with courage and love, knowing that while they were together, they could overcome any challenge.