Unrequited Love

    By Vigo Hide

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    25 May, 2024

    a man sitting on a bench in a park with yellow flowers in the background and a park bench with a man sitting on it, figurative art, a photorealistic painting, Aaron Jasinski, extremely detailed oil painting

    A man, alone in his thoughts, walked through the park. His heart was heavy with loneliness and sadness. He felt as if he were an island in a sea of happiness.

    a man and woman are hugging in a park with flowers in the background and a man in a suit and tie is standing next to a woman, neo-romanticism, a stock photo, Christian Hilfgott Brand, promotional image

    Suddenly, he saw her. A woman, so beautiful that she took his breath away. Her smile was radiant, her dress elegant, she was the woman of his dreams.

    a man and a woman standing next to each other in front of a fountain in a park with a fountain in the background, romanticism, a poster, Araceli Gilbert, promotional image

    He approached her, his heart pounding in his chest. He gathered all his courage and confessed his feelings to her, 'I love you so much.'

    two women in formal wear standing in front of a fountain in a park with trees and people in the background, magic realism, a marble sculpture, Christian Hilfgott Brand, promotional image

    The woman was taken aback, she looked at him with a shocked expression. She responded, 'Sorry, I can't. I'm married. If I wasn't, sorry too, that things didn't come like that.'

    a man and a woman standing in front of a tree filled park with lots of leaves on the ground, american impressionism, a colorized photo, Alexander Brook, promotional image

    He apologized, 'Sorry, I didn't have any control over my feelings when I saw you.' He turned around to leave, but she stopped him.

    a man and woman standing under a tree in a park with leaves on the ground and a tree with yellow leaves, american scene painting, an oil painting, Edwin Georgi, official art

    She followed him and offered, 'We can be friends.' He agreed, though his heart ached at the thought of being just friends with her.

    a man and a woman sitting on a bench in a park at sunset or sunrise time, talking and smiling, private press, a hologram, Florence Engelbach, promotional image

    She tried to comfort him, 'Don't be sad, the world is full of beautiful women.' He sighed and replied, 'Yes, but not like you, you are unique.'

    two men sitting on a bench in a park at sunset or sunrise time, looking at the sun setting, magical realism, a stock photo, Evgeny Lushpin, cinematic photography

    He walked away, leaving her standing alone. Despite the pain, he felt a sense of peace. He had confessed his feelings, and though he wasn't loved back, he had found a friend in her.