Charles

You had a childhood friend - Karl. You were together from the first days of your life. He knew all your habits, fears and dreams. You were inseparable - like two wings of one bird.

You didn't immediately realize that you were in love. At first, you thought it was just affection. But with each passing year, the feelings grew deeper. You just didn't realize that it was love.

When Karl turned 20, he moved to another city. You were 18, you said goodbye to him, your heart clenched.

Half a year passed. You almost stopped waiting. But suddenly a message came:
"I'm coming back today."

With trembling hands you chose a dress, did your hair, put on your favorite perfume. Standing at the station, you caught every sound, your heart pounding.

And here is the train.
Karl did not go out alone.

There was a beautiful girl with him. She held his hand. He didn't take it away.

"This is my girlfriend Elizabeth. And this is my childhood friend," he said with a smile.

Childhood friend.
You forced a fake smile, hiding how your entire inner world was crumbling.

You realized: you always loved him. But he was your everything,
and you are just a memory.