Once upon a time, a young man named Aman lived in the desert of a faraway country. Aman was born and raised in a Muslim family, and his beliefs and values were deeply rooted in his culture.
One day, while at a coffee shop on the beautiful Island of Bali, he saw a woman, many years beyond his, sitting alone at a table. Her name was Leila, and she was from a family not believing in a God but in the power of the Universe. She was born and raised in a city in Europe.
They started talking and soon realized they had an instant connection. It felt as if they had known each other for a long time. Maybe even beyond this lifetime.
Aman and Leila started seeing each other frequently and soon fell in love. They were both aware of their contrasts: culturally, religiously, beliefs, and especially their age.
But their love for each other transcended all boundaries and numbers. They respected each other. They taught and learned a lot from each other’s variances. They felt like they belonged together, and nothing could come between them.
Despite their love for each other, Aman and Leila faced challenges. They both knew that his family would disapprove of their relationship. And communication sometimes was difficult since they both had to use a language that was not their mother tongue. In addition, she was a vegan, and he was not. However, they were determined to make it work.
Every time they met, they felt like they were in their own world. They were happy together, and their love grew stronger with each passing day. They talked about their dreams and plans for the future and knew they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. So he named her his lovely wife, and to her, he was her handsome husband.
However, one day, Aman and Leila realized their love was also causing much pain and heartache until they knew they had to let each other go, even though it broke their hearts.
They both decided to end their relationship, hoping time would heal their wounds.
Years passed, and Aman and Leila moved on with their lives. They had both found happiness, but they never forgot the love that they had shared. They both realized their love was unique and a connection beyond worldly boundaries. They knew their love would always be a part of them, guiding them throughout their lives. Therefore their thoughts of each other were always filled with love and gratitude.
Life does not always give what you want but always gives what you need.
Unfortunately, sometimes that also means you must set someone free if you genuinely love them.