Chapter I: One Desperate Lover278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfIwzbZLzHW
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April 2020
"Roses are red, violets are blue, I smile all day, because of you!" The young Kaduk enthusiastically said, But.. what response did he get? clearly, nothing! The young man desperately looked at his phone's screen and let a sigh out.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ4zQ1U06W7
"Lord, for how long does she want to ignore me? For how long should my soul be tortured? Isn't three years of suffering enough? What have I done to deserve this all?"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUVFtMjln60
He knew what he had done. In the depth of his heart, he knew that he was not the innocent man everyone thought him to be.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT4Sei4pgHM
Feeling desperate and miserable, Kaduk did reach for his drawer, grabbed a pen, and started to write:278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlXJiYBFBm
Alas... the man's tears can't be released from his chest278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJkcyCJVtwx
Alas... his fruits never riped even tho he did his best278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhryjxSIqs
Alas.... he never gave up on his thoughts278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡREgh5Ghihz
Alas.... cause he gave it in and fought278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2r1FbjbZJy
Alas... sorrows of the young man were never heard278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmwzP0PTqdm
Alas.... he messed it all up and no one even cared278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ03hMyem0G2
Alas... he climbed the rock all up to his fate278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrKHKodgf1
Alas... & never knew he has no man but his mate278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdc42MQMVj
Alas... poor man was surrounded by emotion278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz1j1blGMG8
Alas... he was yet waiting for a motion278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxhPHvxmB77
Alas... all he had was just his hope278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFUVqGhWxP0
Alas... & what he got was a nope...278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡahlQGP4b0V
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"To send or not to send? That was the question!" He started struggling with himself, sending this poem to his beloved one could make everything even worse but... what did he have to lose anyway?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡocNwinnm6f
Who would ever imagine Kaduk, this humble but furious captain of FC Arman, a man who never cared about relationships, a pure virgin, falling in love like that?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4722WxcYd1
Ever since he met Karnastiya, he faced a revolution in his heart and mind. He was not the man he used to be.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9pQxhnG0dB
For his heart and mind were stolen by one gorgeous, sweet, smart, and also an arrogant girl who was indeed far-fetching to impress.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyh4OzYxM2L
Hours, days, and months passed by but there was no sign of success ahead.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMTFoOTWtZ
His heart eagerly wanted him to keep going and not give up on impressing Karnastiya while his brain advised the opposite. But what was the best decision he could make?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLcjxolOQ3
Thus, continued the deadly combat between heart and logic...278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB6E1zqnAGH
With his tears dripping, Once again, he reached for his phone but on second thought, he put it back on the desk.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLjGH2qCq1
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Chapter II: When it all began278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPbyqblsETP
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November 2017
That was a mood-boosting rainy evening. The air was getting cold and winter was becoming easier to behold.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBO0aQ8JWZA
Business as usual, Kaduk was drinking a latte, surfing the net in the meanwhile.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Dh1bbmsVy
"Ah, someone has visited my profile, let's see who it is...278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkYmOCDIEA2
Well, Her name is Karnastyia from Ukraine, hm, and she studies Persian literature. That's very interesting indeed!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRe487hBVDh
Possessing similar interests in history, literature, and video games, he decided to send her a message. This warm-hearted man was always eager to help those who wanted to learn the Persian language.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ961B11dEn
"Good Evening Karnastiya, Thanks for visiting my profile. My name is Kaduk, just like you, I study literature, and of course, I'm in love with history! I will be truly glad if you grant me the honor to get to know more about you. Besides, don't hesitate to ask me if you might ever need help with your Persian studies :)"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5IMETPBOdS
His high school studies were slowly coming to an end. However, Kaduk never wanted this to happen! He would definitely miss his classmates, teachers, and even Mr. Kazaki, the angry old man who was in charge of managing the school.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrNvf0EDg03
Life was indeed peaceful and, beautiful. But we never know what expects us the next day. One day, when we don't expect it at all, the parrot of love sits in our hearts, building a nest.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBEsnddzV3E
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February 2018278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVVIx1AFeb
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Having a wide smile on his face, he quickly reached for his phone and started writing an email to his old friend.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9zVnUZoH5
"Dear Sandra, can you imagine? I mean, just, I don't know how to describe this godly creature. It's been a few months since I met a young lady whose name is Karnastiya. She is from Ukraine, just like you! I feel like I can never live a single day in her absence. With that much joy, she's brought to my life. We even play games together and guess what? She says that she wants to visit Tehran in the upcoming summer! She's someone I can talk to about anything that pops up in my mind.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrye1bOW5MU
When she speaks, I can't stop smiling or sometimes I even laugh. One might think I'm crazy or something but let it be, isn't it how falling in love is?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT0V07iCx6m
It's truly one of the most joyful feelings that have ever existed in the history of humankind.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYp7sc1q00o
I'll write to you again soon. Please take good care of yourself!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAzCIjB2eEl
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June 2018278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmjRZUzvTM2
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"She has just revealed that she's interested in someone, ah, it was like an arrow in my chest, a fiery arrow that ruthlessly burns the man's heart. To be honest, I can't breathe... just don't know what to do. I can't give up on her. Even if she has given her heart to somebody else! Yes, I will wait, but I won't tell her anything.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLGytZ0dJ0
I know it might all be immoral, but how can I stop loving her? you know, dear Sandra, it's the first time ever that I feel like this, the first time that I am truly in love. I know it might sound stupid, but I will wait for as long as I need to. Who knows, perhaps, one day she'll realize that nobody loves her as much as I do!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp5RnvGN2Rz
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December 2018278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXVSxVjArlQ
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"Sandra, It's been already two weeks since I had a conversation with her and she has been offline since then. We were discussing a new movie and she suddenly disappeared. I'm nervous and stressed out.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsmB52rjw6
I remember some disputes had erupted in their relationship but I don't think it was that serious and I hope not! I just hope she's alright because I never want to see her sad. Even if it means that I'll have to keep her love in my chest and seal my lips forever!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6d4nmh4QQq
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Chapter III: The Year of Desolation278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMkiqSHwGGe
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July 2019278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPRRo8ccs2s
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"Doroha Sandra, it's been months since she went into the dark. I'm really nervous. What has happened to her? May the Lord himself protect her.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7tckp14UKx
I just can't stop thinking about her. You might not believe but I even see her in my dreams in which, she's often silent. Once, she was sitting among sunflowers, looking at me with a smile on her sweet lips, however, she did not say a single word.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9vWqmE3MV
The other time, we were somewhere near an abandoned workshop. I asked if I can hug her but she wanted me to enter the workshop and kill five cockroaches first. I know it might sound ridiculous but well, it is what is it. I managed to kill four cockroaches and damn, I woke up and failed to hug her. That was such a deep sense of frustration! Why can't we live in our dreams?"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWgs9Z7Xqf
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October 2019278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTQvf9TvrOz
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"She's back! I can't believe this, Sandra, but the wait is finally over! what's more joyful than seeing your beloved one again? after nearly a year? My friend, I can't describe my excitement. It's truly a heavenly joy, given by God himself to enlighten my soul.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNEVOyMfcC5
She said that she broke up with her boyfriend some months ago. Well, that was to be expected as I could see how nervous and upset she was back in late 2018.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPoG3hJYBQc
I even told her about my feelings, yes! I know it was kinda stupid to immediately jump on this topic but I couldn't hide my excitement and love anymore.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuIcF81ddq
However, I didn't get the answer I was hoping for. Alas, there's someone in her life.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz3pamxBfWR
I do feel like a concrete wall has collapsed on me..."278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ42x2DTCrrn
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November 2019278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlPuGZ1LAkT
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"What happens that one loses interest in one else? How those of the people who would hang out and chat every day and night, suddenly start to communicate less and less. It's been always one of my questions. As a random dude says: There are several continents and billions of humans but you lose your heart to exactly the one who doesn't have the same feelings for you.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS8TICbzowF
The philosophy of life is indeed something complicated and uneasy to understand for us ordinary people.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0EH1Ylsgs
Yes, as you might have already guessed, it's been a while since I haven't had a chance to talk to her. In fact, I often find her online but I don't get any responses. However, I do know that I'm guilty of all this. Perhaps, I had a chance to impress her but lost it due to being too careless in expressing my ideas, thoughts, and feelings.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIT26JZOBny
It's surely understandable that I have pushed her away from myself. When I take a deeper look at it, I realize that she might have no reason to feel something for me and as I said, it's logical.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyxTikS5wtw
You can never impress someone if you fail to present yourself in a proper way.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYmMARkX9um
I don't think I would love myself if I were in her shoes, definitely not!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTn6lpUIjGf
That being said, the young man decided to fade away, having no hope of winning Karnastiya's heart, Kaduk went into the dark for a while, trying to make the wrong things right in his life and make a much better version of himself. So that, who knows, perhaps he would have a chance to strike back!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuS9wDUcgg
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Chapter IV: The Matter of Life and Death278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlDphZVrsmE
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June 2021278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSLpX6oWJGp
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"Dear Sandra, you must forgive me for not contacting you for more than a year. I understand that you might be really angry at me but to tell you the truth, I needed to stay away from social media. I really needed to have some peace of mind!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKnp5lieNs0
Thanks to the Lord, I've made some good progress in my life. Now I'm a teacher and I have my own car! I call him "Busphalas". It's a glorious name, is it not?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgazOaJ216g
Aside from that, I have started to play soccer again. Our team continues to smash all the opponents. How joyful it is!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKCNFL6NKYq
It was not easy to stop thinking about Karnastiya. She would constantly appear in my night dreams but I did it! I try not to think about her anymore. Though, I must confess that in the depth of my heart, something still loves her...278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAkL1MfDqpB
I shall contact you soon, please take care!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPw5TPwXQZc
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January 2022278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8jY7ww1ZAg
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"I could not bear this anymore. It's been more than a year already. Well, I know it was a stupid move but I called her. Hearing her sweet voice was such a heartwarming blessing. My eyes were wet and butterflies were flying in my heart. But I knew that she will slip away again so I wasn't surprised when she disappeared after a couple of days.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMTc31fLIw
Perhaps it was my fault again. Perhaps I was not able to keep her interested in conversing with me..."278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8UM5BC1Xp
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March 2022278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn6YSf80rYO
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"Who would ever imagine such a full-scale invasion happening in the twenty-first century?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWbvWREmIo
Well, we all know what's happening in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and many other parts of the world but a full-scale invasion? that's a new drama in this century.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJR9AVcbct
Please take good care of yourself, Sandra. You know how precious you are to me. Keep me updated on your well-being!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8LnzgnDVF
I had a phone call with Karnastiya. Thanks to the Lord, she's alright. I had never been as nervous as I currently am in my entire life. What if something bad happens to her?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLwvlVUpTS5
It's not easy to have phone calls with her but I shall keep trying.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcIC89ceOkO
Stay safe, Sandra!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZqx1VrND4b
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April 2022278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbGngXuFFB
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"My dear friend, the time has come and I have made my decision! I have applied to join the volunteer division so I shall meet you soon in Kyiv Oblast.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAKFd7mcMAA
I am having the hardest times of my life. How can I put everything I have, my family, and my loved ones behind and move to the other side of the world, putting my life at risk?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvgik4hlY46
But something in the depth of my heart is telling me that everything will be alright and I will survive! Yes, I have absolute faith in this!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcq2ReqSsGy
Besides, I do have to protect her, how can I leave her alone? She needs me more than ever. She might not even care about my existence but I do, I do care about her!"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9WDmHMCpHh
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Chapter V: The End of an Era278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡASQ8EJbALk
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May 2022
"I was hoping to be assigned as one of the defenders of Kyiv so that I could protect her but... I was wrong! We were dispatched to reinforce Mariupol instead and things are just horrible here.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxGpqKj5oGE
There are wounded soldiers and civilians everywhere. Meanwhile, we are low on medical and food supplies...278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡryFhnBeDpk
I hope God will show us mercy because the Russian artillery is bombarding the city nonstop. There's no way out and now the city is fully under siege.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqMJBX9QAo
I shall confess that I'm scared... But Sandra, what's nicer than dying for your beloved girl?278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCpMiDYM3Ht
Last night I started to write some verses but I failed to finish them, I felt desperate...278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjUhiR6njpG
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Nastiya... you, who walk in the ruins of the fallen land, arise!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZNuZXt4mY0
Nastiya... your green eyes are what, day and night, are seen in the skies!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeAQhOhIYDF
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I am afraid without serious action, there will be even darker days ahead of us.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrKcfJQqi8
People have high hopes here, there's still some hope to break the siege and find a way out so we must not give up just yet. Nobody wants to surrender here, absolutely nobody!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMJ3kaE2ZHC
I tell you, my friend, these people are so brave!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOE3iDAI1D
In less than an hour, comrades and I will attempt to break the siege and find some supplies.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwUhG6x1t2X
I promised Commander Radzinsky to not disappoint him. We need medicine or we will lose some of our best comrades.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaP585LRjv
Yes, I am scared but I got no choice, I have to give it my all!278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGReUO5oaGF
You may not hear from me again because nobody knows if we will make it or not, but please tell her why I did this.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCrNYzjCdSc
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God be with you278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgEAa4igRWT
Kaduk"278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgAFYdtra1
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And for months, what happened to this passionate lover, Kaduk, remained a mystery.278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6SN9qhE7Yj
Until on a windy afternoon, a one-handed man, carrying his rifle was seen, wandering in an abandoned village near Bila Tserkava...278Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡioIoA6w9lI
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