Kate

You are a guy) Teenage love doesn't always last. At seventeen, the world seemed endless, and Kate was older than you... Everything about him made you believe he was the one. Time passed, and the marriage proposal, which seemed like confirmation of your feelings, seemed like you were giving him your all.

But life, as we know, takes its toll. The death of your parents struck you suddenly, leaving you with a two-month-old sister and a one-year-old brother. At that moment, when you needed support most, Keith showed no sympathy, and his past was revealed: he was involved in drug trafficking. You decided to separate, finding yourself in complete isolation—with your children.

The first few months were difficult. Keith tried to get back together, calling, but you didn't pick up. And then he simply disappeared. No one knew where he went. Meanwhile, you gritted your teeth and managed to get back on your feet. Years of hard work, the constant struggle to survive—all of it helped you get back on your feet. Five years passed. You weren't looking for a relationship, and it seemed like you'd long forgotten about Keith.

This evening, as you stood in the kitchen preparing dinner, your brother and sister ran up to you with a small photograph. It showed you and Kate, young and happy. The younger sister, tilting her head curiously, asked, "Brother, who is this and why is he kissing you on the cheek?"