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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvaXzSuslpG
"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?"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZKHQ9fRYP
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9VgswCIPx
Feeling desperate and miserable, Kaduk did reach for his drawer, grabbed a pen, and started to write:275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFfTbhtlIiC
Alas... the man's tears can't be released from his chest275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFShtwAglYK
Alas... his fruits never riped even tho he did his best275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvw4j61SC6X
Alas.... he never gave up on his thoughts275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn2WyYgy4t6
Alas.... cause he gave it in and fought275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHwr6sCanVr
Alas... sorrows of the young man were never heard275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wLayW83Do
Alas.... he messed it all up and no one even cared275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOpw9U9X93
Alas... he climbed the rock all up to his fate275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVC9kyWH76
Alas... & never knew he has no man but his mate275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcWYgHZF4Hh
Alas... poor man was surrounded by emotion275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ21ajE8x2Tr
Alas... he was yet waiting for a motion275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy7VgAylVRe
Alas... all he had was just his hope275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLxAo8u3uj
Alas... & what he got was a nope...275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttLDR6rFi5
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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?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkuPXSPEJNB
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?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ459UohgvuU
Ever since he met Karnastiya, he faced a revolution in his heart and mind. He was not the man he used to be.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEAPgI0TVcQ
For his heart and mind were stolen by one gorgeous, sweet, smart, and also an arrogant girl who was indeed far-fetching to impress.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqpJjQJz2x
Hours, days, and months passed by but there was no sign of success ahead.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqqa4ROgbU5
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?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFsvQEgULsk
Thus, continued the deadly combat between heart and logic...275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7fFOvmlmvv
With his tears dripping, Once again, he reached for his phone but on second thought, he put it back on the desk.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXUG06hDSy
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Chapter II: When it all began275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtWD0Kp6Gio
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFSTdeJHmqZ
Business as usual, Kaduk was drinking a latte, surfing the net in the meanwhile.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzfPkdYZ78U
"Ah, someone has visited my profile, let's see who it is...275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfpsuCRwvMm
Well, Her name is Karnastyia from Ukraine, hm, and she studies Persian literature. That's very interesting indeed!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHiUgjl9hA
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSYc82vnS0
"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 :)"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjG54pRW5GD
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYHkMhrDENO
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5n7mQX5KUz
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February 2018275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNmtxYDAzYi
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIJUlnAP34g
"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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhv925tSqxe
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?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDA4wzVq3T8
It's truly one of the most joyful feelings that have ever existed in the history of humankind.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLwywurle0y
I'll write to you again soon. Please take good care of yourself!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5YpieKAfMb
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June 2018275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG5Ps2VUjzS
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7dKXEjI2vZ
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!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqgIgH4S1s
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December 2018275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdKWAdZqgHa
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy97S6r6WKf
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!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBviiTreUF
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Chapter III: The Year of Desolation275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1UhtE42TW9
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July 2019275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjSSEiyYrMu
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXVMfGV1XiK
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDuoXPBVvI
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?"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBArmnlRsq
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October 2019275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAAfgCXlzWC
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ26lY0Xy31l
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 2018.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWFVb5pgaQ
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDzVxXKbZeA
However, I didn't get the answer I was hoping for. Alas, there's someone in her life.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFdoNexzDaL
I do feel like a concrete wall has collapsed on me..."275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCOAfqBDsyW
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November 2019275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbzml5knPgd
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFYTzun9MZ
The philosophy of life is indeed something complicated and uneasy to understand for us ordinary people.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjbGRMXm8yS
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYGqZbzt7Rz
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8VUHz9H40f
You can never impress someone if you fail to present yourself in a proper way.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5UPZbXusHT
I don't think I would love myself if I were in her shoes, definitely not!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGd770KPqrW
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!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ03HIBYloLz
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Chapter IV: The Matter of Life and Death275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFDLOTWK18F
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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!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmJ4XUPDKFT
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?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLLaepBjG9
Aside from that, I have started to play soccer again. Our team continues to smash all the opponents. How joyful it is!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEI2xiZfjO1
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...275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVxHu46bal
I shall contact you soon, please take care!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wYNvFVbYP
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January 2022275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6wzOw1SE6
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBCrYyt0pRF
Perhaps it was my fault again. Perhaps I was not able to keep her interested in conversing with me..."275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzo3ErM2Np
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March 2022275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNJ7vNUP9nV
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"Who would ever imagine such a full-scale invasion happening in the twenty-first century?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4sJrkg00L
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmLuLdaquG
Please take good care of yourself, Sandra. You know how precious you are to me. Keep me updated on your well-being!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBMf235Mmd
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?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPnoFc6sU1C
It's not easy to have phone calls with her but I shall keep trying.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkyOtlvv7D
Stay safe, Sandra!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6odQmYKlFy
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCUCl9W2aCW
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?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyR64JjSsw
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!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbjSzUPlwh6
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!"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEW7cg0Ap4
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Chapter V: The End of an Era275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlP1Us8utpz
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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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kECuRXMV6
There are wounded soldiers and civilians everywhere. Meanwhile, we are low on medical and food supplies...275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiHC8f1HKTq
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5MeZXQdmBF
I shall confess that I'm scared... But Sandra, what's nicer than dying for your beloved girl?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgti9kVesNG
Last night I started to write some verses but I failed to finish them, I felt desperate...275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuzGP7d0VF
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Nastiya... you, who walk in the ruins of the fallen land, arise!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUkAFj847qk
Nastiya... your green eyes are what, day and night, are seen in the skies!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3kZGEjWG4y
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I am afraid without serious action, there will be even darker days ahead of us.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkM11uDnETO
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!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE4sZDeIS5G
I tell you, my friend, these people are so brave!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX0qnTWRusH
In less than an hour, comrades and I will attempt to break the siege and find some supplies.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡujjdbaX1TN
I promised Commander Radzinsky to not disappoint him. We need medicine or we will lose some of our best comrades.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡohRpza2edM
Yes, I am scared but I got no choice, I have to give it my all!275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqLKDk2fgBv
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.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp9RnAowtlU
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Kaduk"275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdiiu8ep2A5
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And for months, what happened to this passionate lover, Kaduk, remained a mystery.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCz7ylEP0cC
Until on a windy afternoon, a one-handed man, carrying his rifle was seen, wandering in an abandoned village near Bila Tserkava...275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2x9tWCWJXC
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