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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTeoihXwxvm
"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?"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5b5rylgUt
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFwSG8SuJOx
Feeling desperate and miserable, Kaduk did reach for his drawer, grabbed a pen, and started to write:244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡldl2hUAANQ
Alas... the man's tears can't be released from his chest244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKEOJG18TmK
Alas... his fruits never riped even tho he did his best244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOzZA7BVgO
Alas.... he never gave up on his thoughts244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AtDZM07uu
Alas.... cause he gave it in and fought244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFPHXHJIsjr
Alas... sorrows of the young man were never heard244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7BZHWg1dXt
Alas.... he messed it all up and no one even cared244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPYxJe9X5Rb
Alas... he climbed the rock all up to his fate244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqH3VmQQ5Wo
Alas... & never knew he has no man but his mate244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBGEiXApFUI
Alas... poor man was surrounded by emotion244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnJkDSE6h5N
Alas... he was yet waiting for a motion244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJvQMfsLKXs
Alas... all he had was just his hope244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3LOgD1TH8i
Alas... & what he got was a nope...244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡePHQJLHpfV
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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?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLkEdaGIKS
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?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzS2gjWHhiX
Ever since he met Karnastiya, he faced a revolution in his heart and mind. He was not the man he used to be.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhkUBhb7PcS
For his heart and mind were stolen by one gorgeous, sweet, smart, and also an arrogant girl who was indeed far-fetching to impress.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfoFsim0yjx
Hours, days, and months passed by but there was no sign of success ahead.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡafkeDFHka1
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?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡftMDHl0msy
Thus, continued the deadly combat between heart and logic...244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTmtkvZDpWh
With his tears dripping, Once again, he reached for his phone but on second thought, he put it back on the desk.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIwPpDow1J6
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Chapter II: When it all began244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4XTbMIwNLD
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpbNMMXeCSd
Business as usual, Kaduk was drinking a latte, surfing the net in the meanwhile.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuGHZejivDk
"Ah, someone has visited my profile, let's see who it is...244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH26NkXDbHZ
Well, Her name is Karnastyia from Ukraine, hm, and she studies Persian literature. That's very interesting indeed!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgHtoNBuFNZ
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEpw19ED74f
"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 :)"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwKKr1lQcPG
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ26kwQT2u2
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMDnHvSn5Rc
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February 2018244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYppcjzbQTA
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsl2mrf5bPA
"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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOsbYtRomF
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?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhLbjxIgE3
It's truly one of the most joyful feelings that have ever existed in the history of humankind.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQPTo2yFpz
I'll write to you again soon. Please take good care of yourself!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS1K3vUIk9Z
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June 2018244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8UbV9enyA
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc1rPnB7chN
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!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObWT4cABQz
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December 2018244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbfi5ocISM
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4h3aZClQjL
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!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQD2WKP27kN
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Chapter III: The Year of Desolation244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡugOBB9Y7hr
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July 2019244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKiQrKevIZ2
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2LhnLeYnZi
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHh3fpUjJ6S
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?"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1SuKwesnmz
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October 2019244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡayv2dVK0Sa
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCfylwJ1JOY
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 2018.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLKIn2xXvTn
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAoEEw9cYoL
However, I didn't get the answer I was hoping for. Alas, there's someone in her life.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEP6rb4TPW
I do feel like a concrete wall has collapsed on me..."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwiVd6aHhy3
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November 2019244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCr8uDiZALp
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1AZbFF6cYg
The philosophy of life is indeed something complicated and uneasy to understand for us ordinary people.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUfU8VnWDuI
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTKAbYISl7
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGFhyeKaHj
You can never impress someone if you fail to present yourself in a proper way.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTpJO0nVnKP
I don't think I would love myself if I were in her shoes, definitely not!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKOaaZyWCrT
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!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWbgKPTjBV8
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Chapter IV: The Matter of Life and Death244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhfvRvyntp
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June 2021244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EihrZ3LHg
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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!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6c3InLJGI0
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?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhGPLtft7V
Aside from that, I have started to play soccer again. Our team continues to smash all the opponents. How joyful it is!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQvxZqRmE2
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...244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHB0HSt21C
I shall contact you soon, please take care!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqf47wpuhNP
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January 2022244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9RpvY2kOV
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeQIobWK2cL
Perhaps it was my fault again. Perhaps I was not able to keep her interested in conversing with me..."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpt2IX5bVu0
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March 2022244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3dsZBWlOnA
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"Who would ever imagine such a full-scale invasion happening in the twenty-first century?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaoXKm9r7g
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmFrBlMgG29
Please take good care of yourself, Sandra. You know how precious you are to me. Keep me updated on your well-being!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRL3Ih7NfqA
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?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuCbPd1Gmwh
It's not easy to have phone calls with her but I shall keep trying.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDL53Qp946R
Stay safe, Sandra!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe6cAoevtHQ
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April 2022244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdhmJdGaioV
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8S7QmdoUa
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?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJlEHSlhTa9
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!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGgKNi8D0Q
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!"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3EIJrxX8Ce
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Chapter V: The End of an Era244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡknV7OqovCL
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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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7mxmkVGAjt
There are wounded soldiers and civilians everywhere. Meanwhile, we are low on medical and food supplies...244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQRykzznLdb
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOgkZUWnczf
I shall confess that I'm scared... But Sandra, what's nicer than dying for your beloved girl?244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VXlUYsZol
Last night I started to write some verses but I failed to finish them, I felt desperate...244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDSflK2mNj5
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Nastiya... you, who walk in the ruins of the fallen land, arise!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh7Cx1EnlCq
Nastiya... your green eyes are what, day and night, are seen in the skies!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS0wiVeLKXf
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I am afraid without serious action, there will be even darker days ahead of us.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx954dTzzWR
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!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡingMFMRl0m
I tell you, my friend, these people are so brave!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVeSOR814UN
In less than an hour, comrades and I will attempt to break the siege and find some supplies.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pXnIdGzxQ
I promised Commander Radzinsky to not disappoint him. We need medicine or we will lose some of our best comrades.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0icO7QS0J
Yes, I am scared but I got no choice, I have to give it my all!244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcCyNBqcrpt
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoIf92RHZHc
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God be with you244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ81xlNY8ENm
Kaduk"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtULf5rF2mR
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And for months, what happened to this passionate lover, Kaduk, remained a mystery.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuvVxpYwhL
Until on a windy afternoon, a one-handed man, carrying his rifle was seen, wandering in an abandoned village near Bila Tserkava...244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTWUviMrdg
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