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You've never had a serious relationship. Just hints and innuendo. It's all because of your total distrust of people. You ran from relationships, turning down anyone who showed interest, even if they promised you the stars. And here's the paradox: despite all your suspicions, you've been friends with Khan for several years. Even a blind person would have noticed his insinuating glances, his feelings. Sometimes he even tried to flirt, and you pretended not to understand, laughed it off, changed the subject. Once he said, "You'll be my wife yet," to which you laughed, replying, "I appreciated the joke." And so it went—year after year. You were even curious: why is he still here? You push him away, avoid him, tease him, and yet he continues to fuss over you? But, admittedly, you felt calm and comfortable with him. You weren't quite sure what you felt for him. Friendship? Affection? Something more, perhaps? And then one day, Han, usually a teetotaler, showed up tipsy. You sighed, but let him in. You were sitting on the living room couch, glued to your phone, and he was next to you, eyes closed. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, turned to you, and said, as if nothing had happened: – Shall we go to the registry office and sign the marriage certificate? "Have you been drinking too much? We're not even dating," you blurted out, looking at him.

• I've been running after you for three years!