Writing Expedition ✍️, Have Fun while Writing!(Thursday: Literature(stories, poetry, prose)/music recreation review)

Greetings to all beautiful friend in this platform, hope you all are doing great. Here again is a story written by me @meeky3, I started writing this story yesterday , all thanks to God that am done writing. And today I will be sharing the story here. When I saw this contest organized by @steemkidss, I was very excited and happy, writing stories is my hobby 🤩

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HIDDEN LOVE 😭💔♥️

In a town call odoma, there lived a young girl named Favour. She was known for her kind heart and radiant smile, but beneath her cheerful facade lay a heart burdened with unrequited love.

Favour had known Mark since they were children. They had grown up together, spending countless hours playing in the meadows and sharing their dreams under the starlit sky.

As they entered adolescence, Favour's feelings for Mark began to change.

She found herself drawn to him in a way she couldn't quite understand, her heart skipping a beat whenever he was near.

Mark, however, saw Favour as nothing more than a friend. He valued her companionship and cherished their bond, but his heart belonged to another. He was oblivious to the depth of Favour's feelings, blinded by his own pursuits and desires.

Favour struggled silently with her emotions, unsure of how to confront the turmoil within her. She longed to express her love for Mark, To pour out her heart and soul, but fear held her back.
she continue asking herself different questions.
What if he didn't feel the same way?
What if their friendship was irreparably damaged?

Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, but Favour remained trapped in the depths of her unrequited love.

She watched from afar as Mark pursued other interests, her laughter ringing in her ears like a bittersweet melody.

Each moment spent in his presence only served to deepen her affection, fueling the flames of her unspoken passion.

One fateful evening, as the sun appear in the face of earth, Favour found herself standing alone by the riverbank, the gentle breeze whispering through the willow trees.

Tears welled in her eyes as she gazed out at the shimmering water, her heart heavy with longing.

Lost in her thoughts, Favour was startled by the sound of footsteps behind her.

Turning, she saw Mark approaching, a concerned expression on his face.

"Favor, are you okay?" he asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.

For a fleeting moment, Favour considered pouring out her heart to him, laying bare her deepest emotions but as she looked into his eyes, she realized the futility of her desires

Mark would never feel the same way, and she couldn't bear to shatter the fragile illusion of their friendship.

Forcing a smile, Favour nodded.

"I'm fine"

Just lost in thought.

Mark studied her for a moment, then with a gentle squeeze of her hand, he offered her a comforting smile.

"Whatever it is, you know you can always talk to me, right?" he said softly.

Favour nodded, her heart aching with a desire that would never be fulfilled

With a heavy sigh, she turned back to the river, watching as the water flowed steadily onward, Carrying her unspoken dreams away with it.
Favour never told Mark about the feelings, she made a silent vow to cherish their friendship, even if it meant sacrificing her own heart in the process

Thanks for reading.

I will like to invite @adachkwu, @zekanem, @petjwell