Unconditional Love

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It has been a year since I live alone in my apartment. After a long time, Ana cheated on me. We had been together for almost 3 years and decided to get married but failed. She left me a wounded heart. That's why I told myself not to fall ever again. At first, it was hard but time flew by, and I enjoyed my life being single. I got drunk going home and sometimes not. It's fine because no one will get mad or no one is waiting.

We separated ways with my co-workers after having a drink. My eyes are blurry because I'm drunk.

"Ooops," I fell down and I wondered what it was.

When I looked into it was a young woman wearing a high school uniform sleeping beside the wall of someone's house.

"Hey, young lady." She never listened and didn't wake up.

I keep on shaking her body.

"Hey, hey! It's cold and dark here."

I said it to her because I'm afraid of what might happen to her here. She slowly opened her eyes and looked afraid.

"What is it?!"

I read her thoughts by her expression. I distanced myself to make her feel uncomfortable.

"Sorry. I woke you up because it's already dark."

She just nodded and didn't answer me.

"Were you running away from home?"

I think I was tight because she looked away.

"It's dangerous here you know."

I added.

"I--I---," she started talking but still acting afraid.

"I have no place to go."

"Why? Let me call your parents." I said.

"Please don't waste your time. I have no home to return."

After what she said I suddenly felt uneasy. I pity her situation and moreover what will happen to her in this place. I feel like being guilty if I just leave her like that.

"Okay, just come to my house and leave when you have a place to go to."

I just said and immediately she followed me. I doubted her identity but my pity feeling towards her won.

When we arrived at my apartment I offered her food. I gave her clothes to change. I noticed how rampant she was in eating. Perhaps she hasn't been eating for days. I let her sleep on the floor because my apartment only has one bed. Even if she's a woman I don't feel any affection towards her.

The morning has come and I smell a delicious smell. When I went outside the room she was smiling and offered pork with soup.

"Here's your order, sir."

"Drop that sir. My name is Craner, okay."
"By the way, what do you mean by my order?"

She made me wonder what she just said.

"Maybe you were too drunk last night. You were asleep when you said soup."

She said with a smile on her face.

"Oh, really?" I smiled and asked.

"What was your name again?"

"My name is Katherine but Kath will be fine."

She answered and we both started eating. She cooked well because the soup is very delicious.

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"I will be back in the afternoon. Feel at home and don't hold yourself. There are foods in the refrigerator and I left you a penny to use."

She nodded after what I told her.

"Kath", I went back from work because my work was finished early.

" Yes, Craner."

She opened the door and I'm surprised at how clean my apartment was. It's shiny like it's sparkling. The food is already served at the table and I noticed the money I left remains untouched. I'm impressed with how she's showing me.

One month has passed already when Kath stays at my apartment. We didn't do anything but I just let her stay because I love how she treats me. She ironed my clothes. She prepared me food. She does all the house chores without asking for payment. I didn't ask about her anymore and I just let her decide what she wants in her life. That's what I thought at first but something in my heart is throbbing because of her.

"Should I ask her now?"

A question in my thoughts about what I feel towards her. Although she told me that she's not a minor before and that makes me safe of loving her. She wore that highschool uniform because she has no clothes to wear anymore.

After dinner, I asked her to let us talk first about ourselves. Perhaps she noticed my expression so she said to me first.

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"Mr. Craner," she seems so proper and I got nervous.

"I'm not a decent woman. I'm slut and I was tired so I ran away."

She started to tell me her real self. I'm seeing tears falling while she's spitting words from her past.

"I grew up being sold my flesh. A lot of men tasted my whole body. They asked many fantasies, like a young girl, a high schoolgirl and many more. I wanted a normal life but my parents wouldn't want me because they're so greedy. When my mother died from a drug overdose. I immediately ran away to escape from that hell without changing clothes from the last customer I was with. You found me lying there that night but actually, I was there for a few days. I hid myself and when I was really hungry I collapsed and was lying there like a dead person. I thought death was the only way to escape from this unfair world but you changed it. That's why when I noticed you'll be confessing to me. I must tell you this before anything else. I'm not worthy for such a person like y--"

She cries so much that I couldn't help myself to see it. I hug her and let her feel comfortable from my body.

"It's fine now, Kath. I am here and you will be fine."

"But Mr. Craner-,"

"No more reasons Kath. Your past had nothing to do with me. What's important is now and the future. I love you now and that matters the most. Your past is just like an old history that will never be back. Also, it's not the one who will decide for you in the future. Loving you is enough reason for me not to let you go."

She cries so much as she hugs me so tightly. I smiled while rubbing her hair.

"Stop now Kath. I'm here and will always be."

"Thank you, Craner. I never thought I will find a guy like you. I never thought I would find a guy who will love me and I will be loving as well."

I smiled with tears and said.

"I love you, Kath."

"I love you so much, Craner."

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mrnightmare



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Nakakatouch naman uto ang matatawag na true love hindi sila tumitingin sa nakaraan bagkus mas mahalaga ang nasa kasalukuyan.

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I like how you portrayed love in this short story. !discovery 10

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Thank you, I don't know what portrayed means in terms of story but just leave it with that. lol

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For a fella named Mr.Nightmare, this is quite the happy ending. Lol...

Love is one emotion that one has to experience at least once. It conquers all they say, and that is indeed what has been portrayed in your story. Hopefully, there is a happily ever after for our two protagonists.

Cheers man, good work!

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lol, for the satisfaction of the readers I changed how my ending went. I really love to have a sad ending but it didn't earn much because some readers were disappointed. Haha , anyway thanks for reminding me. I will do that kind of ending next time. lol

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Hello @mrnightmare.net
I am a bit confused about the story. Is Kath the same person who cheated on the protagonist? In the beginning you say she is wearing a high school uniform.

a young woman wearing a high school uniform sleeping beside the wall

This suggests that she is a minor. Is she a minor? Is this a flashback about the protagonist having a love affair with a minor? And then, after three years

After a long time, Kath cheated on me.

I would appreciate some clarification. Thanks very much!

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Thank you for helping me to correct my work. I noticed it was the same name just now. She was not a minor by the way. I added lines that she's not. Thank you so much for reminding my mistakes of the story. It's appreciated.

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Thank you for clarifying the status of the woman, that she is a woman and not a minor. I see the name confusion is cleared up also. I appreciate your taking the time to change the story so that it is acceptable to the Ink Well community. Stories in which women are abused or exploited are common, but not here :)

These two adults formed a relationship over time that was rich and meaningful. You describe the evolution of that relationship well and we are happy that at the end Craner and Kath can find a mature love.

Thank you for posting this story in the Ink Well community.

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Yeah, sorry if I missed stating it very well. It was on my mind but forgotten after letting my thoughts took over everything.

Indeed, they formed to love, not by the status of life but the ability to understand and care for each other.

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Love doesn't discriminate, it accepts all.

What a lovely story❤❤

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