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“No, no, this can’t be happening.” Luke’s voice was on the
verge of cracking, looking at his fatally ill best friend. “Life is, well,
life. Death will come, Luke. I don’t want to see you miserable no
more.” The old, dry and raspy voice echoed in his ears. “Live your
life. Give love a chance and you won’t regret it.” It makes Luke feels
more and more concerned about his friend’s condition, he visited
and shared his stories from his own diary to him everyday.
Moreover, being with Kaden towards end period of his life makes
him triggered about his own life.
Luke, years later, was still devastated. And his friend,
Kaden was still in a coma. Luke finally mastered his degree in
medicine and became a spectacular doctor. He was considered
admirable amongst residents. The popularity he had gained over
the years never faded. He was the center of attention but he felt
something was missing, something so pure and comforting, love.
Luke knew he couldn’t do it. He began to feel compassion for his
only best friend Kaden, but now that he no longer able to help him
anymore due to his serious illness, there were no shoulders to lean
on. His heart shattered into millions of pieces without healing. He
knew the compassion he felt would fade now or later for once and
for all.

Luke sat there, admiring a portrait of golden flowers, with
Kaden’s words kept popping up in his mind. All of a sudden, he
heard a ruffling noise beside him. He swiftly tilted his head towards
the origin of the noise. “I am so sorry. Didn’t mean to annoy you.”
The girl looked up and Luke could feel his heart beating faster