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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4xeJPs780T
"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?"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6SKUEaOOn
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfnRfDEkX5N
Feeling desperate and miserable, Kaduk did reach for his drawer, grabbed a pen, and started to write:216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMep68osH0
Alas... the man's tears can't be released from his chest216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ66j1x8sIx
Alas... his fruits never riped even tho he did his best216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaC6F3I2jJq
Alas.... he never gave up on his thoughts216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡugNiEKCddd
Alas.... cause he gave it in and fought216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClEOglGWcx
Alas... sorrows of the young man were never heard216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡku4eayJBS1
Alas.... he messed it all up and no one even cared216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFCgDZq5gpx
Alas... he climbed the rock all up to his fate216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPwWy6aCJdu
Alas... & never knew he has no man but his mate216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwWmrpAhkMH
Alas... poor man was surrounded by emotion216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3aTUVztGsQ
Alas... he was yet waiting for a motion216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwfxcpDzAi
Alas... all he had was just his hope216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCr7I8lB4J
Alas... & what he got was a nope...216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGs2d4YjNxo
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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?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZNw7jh1yQ
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?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBeyjTXnV2
Ever since he met Karnastiya, he faced a revolution in his heart and mind. He was not the man he used to be.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTtnWUNdRRu
For his heart and mind were stolen by one gorgeous, sweet, smart, and also an arrogant girl who was indeed far-fetching to impress.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUtQdJYFKI
Hours, days, and months passed by but there was no sign of success ahead.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4UbnzcG6xd
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?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcAeB5D1jKO
Thus, continued the deadly combat between heart and logic...216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbuF40oMkJF
With his tears dripping, Once again, he reached for his phone but on second thought, he put it back on the desk.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxmpF0vjqCL
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Chapter II: When it all began216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVhofuhusJ
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7HSDghf93
Business as usual, Kaduk was drinking a latte, surfing the net in the meanwhile.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9dYngWQEuH
"Ah, someone has visited my profile, let's see who it is...216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm7XYP0RHEo
Well, Her name is Karnastyia from Ukraine, hm, and she studies Persian literature. That's very interesting indeed!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGSl500M89
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnFQAy26pM
"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 :)"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXfZMApTbXf
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzeatXHGTn
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxpdO632JEA
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February 2018216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjSfgNgVMM
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmhsLKMSpkn
"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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1Ab90gDCIj
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?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAx25xamyJt
It's truly one of the most joyful feelings that have ever existed in the history of humankind.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq5531ZQ0eR
I'll write to you again soon. Please take good care of yourself!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpaVZDLw1CL
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June 2018216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBTkAsfiI8p
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZnljpTbo9C
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!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGMUi8gnzG
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December 2018216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCceC5vA7H
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdbNs6WYJYO
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!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU3Ec92v2EM
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Chapter III: The Year of Desolation216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3BP2lELwHI
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July 2019216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUSOKUfgJmm
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3xUWlrX2ul
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDKMWOeUASU
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?"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBwMAwly06W
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October 2019216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4errJEuQ2c
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPJKeqtp2z
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 2018.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkT9o7ZoQH
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1E09ya7Iaa
However, I didn't get the answer I was hoping for. Alas, there's someone in her life.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJ2kQl9zrw
I do feel like a concrete wall has collapsed on me..."216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWREHeimjsG
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November 2019216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVwSU3XPis
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzlsQmrg7UC
The philosophy of life is indeed something complicated and uneasy to understand for us ordinary people.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovCYApy3ze
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDby7Jrj3jC
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNkjKLR9SXo
You can never impress someone if you fail to present yourself in a proper way.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc265kXUmMm
I don't think I would love myself if I were in her shoes, definitely not!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyAZs3YJphT
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!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAk5omLOFCG
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Chapter IV: The Matter of Life and Death216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSevXAhof8C
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June 2021216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsuBnsVKZtS
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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!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWUJRq4Ouj
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?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYeqQH5lVXj
Aside from that, I have started to play soccer again. Our team continues to smash all the opponents. How joyful it is!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBAHZ0H8gAX
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...216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfzOVWGfLir
I shall contact you soon, please take care!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡez8GZPUZPC
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January 2022216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xDihiisfy
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkGqAGwrt9
Perhaps it was my fault again. Perhaps I was not able to keep her interested in conversing with me..."216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcjLrOv9bP3
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March 2022216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkos9cahGBn
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"Who would ever imagine such a full-scale invasion happening in the twenty-first century?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHuP3zRtqr
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqZ9E3L916
Please take good care of yourself, Sandra. You know how precious you are to me. Keep me updated on your well-being!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNlkJZQEmH
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?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzRO3GPGTVY
It's not easy to have phone calls with her but I shall keep trying.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLuMR0qTjB1
Stay safe, Sandra!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxnATrn9Gv
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April 2022216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbTx3y2V63Z
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR1eB4K8j1p
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?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkDfBFKz20
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!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡunwvobrh6t
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!"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHhC2hUQRzc
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Chapter V: The End of an Era216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfD6TzDvwba
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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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAdiVbZqfMR
There are wounded soldiers and civilians everywhere. Meanwhile, we are low on medical and food supplies...216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVFmCZRQnUA
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoUzrepmotg
I shall confess that I'm scared... But Sandra, what's nicer than dying for your beloved girl?216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdZK4IzaHlE
Last night I started to write some verses but I failed to finish them, I felt desperate...216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VVakqd1vY
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Nastiya... you, who walk in the ruins of the fallen land, arise!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYxdk4xLJso
Nastiya... your green eyes are what, day and night, are seen in the skies!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIVH8H0NUbd
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I am afraid without serious action, there will be even darker days ahead of us.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTFGc8uhGQX
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!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaPTbBuhBIq
I tell you, my friend, these people are so brave!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWXM4qrNuJ
In less than an hour, comrades and I will attempt to break the siege and find some supplies.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsz0AXICsVq
I promised Commander Radzinsky to not disappoint him. We need medicine or we will lose some of our best comrades.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrw5mVoU76w
Yes, I am scared but I got no choice, I have to give it my all!216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnoRH5b9RUg
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.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBq6JzCudfN
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God be with you216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9JlXpKxCtI
Kaduk"216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb4YmjmHsW4
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And for months, what happened to this passionate lover, Kaduk, remained a mystery.216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡji0rpo3uzo
Until on a windy afternoon, a one-handed man, carrying his rifle was seen, wandering in an abandoned village near Bila Tserkava...216Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrEEuuTbHzs
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