“Moran!” I called his name suddenly. He knew I was serious because I would never call him by his name directly. I looked at him firmly and said: “Didn’t I tell you before? Between us, it’s impossible. I don’t want to hurt you, so please don’t force me to be so honest.”
The sentence felt like a plea, but I said it without any pleading tone. He wanted my direct rejection to give up, but he didn’t know I didn’t want to hurt him. Moran said nothing, just lowered his head.
I gazed at the moon and blurted out: “Moran, feelings are subtle. Loving someone doesn’t mean you can be together forever. They must be mutually in love. You are my best friend, the one I care about most, but not a lover.”
Moran remained silent, nodding slightly as if to say he understood.
“I’m sorry, Moran. I can’t accept the change from a good friend to a husband. I can’t bear it. I intervened in your engagement to Yang Ziru because you have no feelings for her. Forcing yourselves together won’t make you happy. I hope you can marry someone who loves you and whom you love.”
After hearing my words, Moran’s body trembled slightly, or perhaps it was just a trick of my eyes.
I said：“If one day you fall in love with Yang Ziru, I will do my best to bring you two together and bless your union. If you don’t like her, I will never let you marry her, even if you’re willing. In the future, when you truly love someone, I will help and bless you as a friend. So, Moran, give up. There are many women better than me in the world.”
Moran replied: “I’m afraid there’s no second person like you.” I smiled, “Everyone is unique, but you just like me, not love me. Your fondness is just the kind between friends.”
I stood up, not looking at Moran, just saying: “One day you’ll understand. You will definitely have someone you truly love. Think carefully about what I’ve said…” Just as I was about to leave, Moran pulled me back and hugged me.
