"I Wish"

Sometimes in life, we meet people who hold immense importance in our lives, but they remain only in our memories, not in our lives. There's a person like that in my life, as important as my breath. Years have passed since this unrequited love, yet a corner of my heart remained empty. Today, I've returned to my city. I see that not much has changed here. Everything is almost the same. There was a place where there were many trees, and one tree was very tall, dense, and very old. I often sat under this tree with that person. Today, I've come to this part of the city. The tree has grown even older, and the place has become a little dilapidated, but everything is the same. Tell me, I miss every moment spent with him. Does he miss me? That's the only question on my mind. Childhood, school life, college life—these are the days of life when we are so carefree, without the burden of responsibilities, every moment is new to us. I'm as weak today as I was strong before. Over time, both I and this place have changed, but this part of my memory remains the same. There's a nearby café where I always went with him. He'd be lost in his books, and I'd tease him. I went there again today; the walls, chairs, and tables have all changed, but the place still feels the same. I sat in the same corner seat where we used to sit. I thought, "I wish he were with me, I wish those moments could come back." But time flew by, and the past can never return; only memories remain. I ordered the same Americano coffee he loved. I took a picture of it and updated my story with a heartfelt caption. "Sometimes we can only think about things, but we can't live them." I also think, "I wish I had told him, 'Listen, you're very important to me. Never let go of my hand.'" I wish I had told him, don't just walk on the road holding my hand, I want to cross life holding your hand as well. I wish I had told him once, I wish I had told him that my happiness lies in being with you. I wish I had told him, I don't like Americano, but still I drink it with you because it feels good when you are near me. I wish I had told him, let's walk together in the journey of life, I wish, but unfortunately, I did not say anything, today I have some memories and just one word "I wish"