9Please respect copyright.PENANAAMsWMnIuaYChapter 4 – A Letter of Hope
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Quily returned home with a gentle smile on her face. Even after reaching home, she couldn't stop thinking about the mysterious person named Aaris who had written the letter. His words lingered in her heart, making her smile without even realizing it.
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The next morning, Quily's grandmother asked her to fetch some water from the old well. Carrying the pot, Quily walked toward the familiar place.
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As she reached the well, she noticed something that instantly brightened her face.
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A small bouquet of sunflowers... and another letter.
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Her heart raced with excitement. She quickly picked up the letter and carefully unfolded it.
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Inside, it read:
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"These sunflowers may one day fade,
And this letter may grow old.
But the love my heart holds for you
Will remain untouched by time."
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A soft blush spread across Quily's cheeks as a warm smile appeared on her face.
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She had something with her too.
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It was a letter she had written for Aaris.
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With trembling hands, she gently placed it beside the well and quietly walked away.
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Hours passed.
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When the place had become completely silent, a young man slowly approached the well.
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His face remained hidden.
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It was Aaris.
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He picked up Quily's letter, held it carefully, and walked away.
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Inside, Quily had written:
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"I don't know who you are... but somehow, you've made every one of my days feel special. May I know why you keep writing these letters to me?"
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Reading her words brought a smile to Aaris's face.
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The following day, he returned to the well, leaving another bouquet of sunflowers along with a new letter.
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When Quily arrived, she eagerly opened it.
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It read:
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"Quily... I truly like you. But I don't have the courage to stand before you and confess my feelings. One day... I promise I'll come to you. I'll stand before you, look into your eyes, and tell you how much I love you."
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As she finished reading, Quily's cheeks turned crimson.
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For the first time, she realized that she had begun to wait for his letters just as much as he waited for hers.
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The very next day, something completely unexpected happened.
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The peaceful village was filled with the sound of marching soldiers.
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Rows of royal guards entered the village, followed by magnificent horses and enormous elephants decorated with royal ornaments.
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At the center of the grand procession arrived King Aldric and Queen Alina themselves.
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The entire village gathered in shock.
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Quily, her grandmother, and her grandfather stood frozen in disbelief.
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"Why would the King and Queen come all the way to our house?" everyone wondered.
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Then came the shocking revelation.
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King Aldric and Queen Alina announced that their only son, Prince Khen Evander, had fallen deeply in love with Quily.
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With great respect, King Aldric turned toward Quily's grandparents and humbly said,
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"We have come to ask for your granddaughter Quily's hand in marriage for our son, Prince Khen Evander. It would be our greatest honor if you would accept this proposal."
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Silence filled the air.
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Everyone stood speechless.
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But no one was more shocked than Quily herself.9Please respect copyright.PENANAxdZnLtry8t


