To ensure that I had enough sleep and was in the best condition to face tomorrow, I quickly took a taxi home after replying to Hana's text message. When I got home, I immediately changed clothes, took a shower, set my alarm clock, and went to bed without wasting a moment.146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNlRMLOj2R
Thankfully, I slept very well.
I arrived at the sports ground ten minutes earlier than planned, sitting beside the running track, waiting for Hana. Although the weather was cool, my palms were sweating profusely due to extreme nervousness. I kept muttering to myself, imagining what might happen when we met, rehearsing what I would say, and cultivating my emotions. I must have looked like a complete idiot, as passing runners deliberately avoided me.
However, time passed by, and it was already 8 o'clock, the appointed time.
"She's always punctual. Could something have happened that caused her to break our appointment?" I was anxious: "Or maybe something unexpected came up?"
As I was about to take out my phone to send a text message, a dark shadow suddenly jumped in front of me, startling me.146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7vBW7lFteM
"What's wrong? Are you planning to urge me even though I'm just ten minutes late?"146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyxgwSEu1kM
Looking up, it was Hana in a bright yellow sportswear. Her eyes had noticeable dark circles.146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvrI95QRnI9
Did she not sleep well?
"No, I'm just playing with my phone. You don't look like you slept well. Is everything okay?"
"I'm nervous about the long run. Is that not allowed? Instead of worrying about me, take care of yourself! If you can't catch up with me, I won't wait for you. You'll get lost on your own and cry like a baby."
"Haha, okay, okay. The one who's nervous is actually me, the beginner. Let's go."
"Follow me as hard as you can, Mr. Beginner!"
Watching Hana, who was back to her usual self and teasing me at every turn, I felt relieved and hopeful.
The so-called "long run lesson" refers to a long-distance running training, which is completed at a natural and slower running speed. Because I am still a beginner, the long run I did was not too strenuous, and I had enough energy to chat and stretch after each completion. I planned to reveal my feelings to her at the Science Park after finishing the long run, hoping that today's Hana wouldn't deliberately make things difficult for me and make me waste my energy.
Unlike other high-intensity training, during the relatively relaxed long run, we would run and talk at the same time. Today, our topic was a movie called "Midnight Diner 2," which Hana wanted to watch but hasn't yet. She loves the "Midnight Diner" series, including the slightly melancholic theme song, the delicious food shown on the screen, and the atmosphere that seems indifferent but can evoke huge emotions in the audience.146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHf5mmjuUJ
"This is the beauty of human interaction," Hana sighed. "Unfortunately, we can't find a similar restaurant here in Hong Kong."146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvv20iRlbzg
"That's indeed unfortunate," I remembered my father's bookstore. "Nowadays, many small and old shops have been replaced by large chain stores, all look the same, without any new ideas."146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡev6P31yoBL
"Yes, their lack of characters is a reflection of our cold and indifferent society these days," Hana said. "My mother often said that the public housing estates of the past were also full of human warmth, with good neighbourly relationships. People would meet up frequently and would help each other in difficult times - it's just like a warm and cozy little community."146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRUAPySPycb
"Our society is always changing and obviously we can't go back to the past," I looked at Hana. "So we should cherish the people in front of us even more."146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfqKcRdOnc
Hana didn't answer, turned her face away, and I couldn't see her expression. Whether this was deliberate or had any meaning was no longer important to me, as I had made up my mind.146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2w6db9OIc9
The weather was nice today. On the way to the Science Park, the sun was shining brightly, making me feel warm. After finishing the long run, we walked slowly along the Pak Shek Kok promenade towards the terrace to stretch and cool down.
When we arrived at the terrace, I took a deep breath and said what I had prepared.
"I'm sorry for making you feel embarrassed the other night."
"Ah..." Hana was taken aback, lowered her head slowly. "You don't have to worry. I didn't care about that at all."
"Really?" My tone became serious. "Is that what you really think?"
"What's wrong? You suddenly sound so serious and you are freaking me out...."
"I've always been serious."
"Well...I know that," Hana was obviously bashful. "Your seriousness in your work is a role model for me."
"I'm talking about you, not work."
While Hana was momentarily stunned, I stared at her intently.
She immediately blushed but didn't turn away this time. Her eyes were full of anticipation, just like that night.
I seized the opportunity and went all out.
"I'm talking about my attitude towards you and my feelings for you. Whether it's that night, now, or in the future, I am 100% serious, and my feelings are genuine and sincere. I am in love with you. Maybe I can't explain the reasons why, and I don't know what the future holds, but that's just the truth! I hope you can accept me, be with me, and give me the opportunity to make you happy."
"What did you say?" Hana trembled. "I don't quite understand..."
"I am in love with you," I said straightforwardly. "Maybe I can say it again and again. I am in love with you, I am in love with you, I am in love with you! I want to make you happy!"
Hana was now in tears.
"Can I hold you?" I asked, my heart fluttering as I await her answer.146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW6lXNk2oNW
She nodded, then threw herself at me, and we hugged tightly.
We were finally together.
"Do you know?" she said, now laughing and crying at the same time. "These past few days, I didn't dare to talk to you because I was afraid and regretful, afraid that I scared you away and regretting that I left like that. At the same time, I was also overthinking, afraid that I was thinking too much and it was all just a misunderstanding, and that you didn't really have those feelings for me."146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW0nuIOXr0e
I didn't say anything, just held her tighter.
"And then last night, I received your text message. I was restless and moody all night, almost unable to sleep at all. So I woke up late this morning. Fortunately, you were still here for me."146Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRBlkwEBa0
She finished speaking, gently released me, and showed me a funny expression of both smiling and crying.
"Thank you, Brother Janny. I think I am in love with you too."
Looking at her, who was now smiling, I didn't say anything, just nodded gently and embraced her again.
The fair god of destiny had finally smiled upon me.
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