there were once a tale of two lovers that was trapped in the cruelty of humans.

Hunter and Lily carved the most priceless love in their lives, where they can never find another love in this world. Only to God and to themselves. Every single day, Hunter and Lily will meet up and sit on top of the Saint Hill, underneath the small apple tree. Where it grows ripe red fruits and feel the softness of the grass, smell the fresh morning breeze and the warmth of the moon on night time. Every moment in their lives, Hunter will swear to Lily and promised her; “No man can ever take you away from me. Only God. And He’s the one who will give me back to you in afterlife.” Lily smiled and feel the plumpness of Hunter’s lips, touches her forehead.

Till the day Hunter knew he should seek a way to make Lily’s life much more easier, one day he told Lily that he must go on a journey to find wealth and dignity for the sake of Lily. He wants to do whatever it takes to seek happiness for his love. Before he go, he whispered to Lily’s ear; “Wait for me on the Saint Hill, under the apple tree. Where apples grow ripe and sweet and the grass waved softly through the breeze. I will come back to you.” With heavy heart, Lily let him go and pray for his safe journey and well-being. Off to his journey, Hunter and Lily pray for their love and their future. And they both held the vow so tightly into their hearts.

As time goes by, it’s been 40 days Hunter went on to his journey. Every single moment, Lily will wait on top of the Saint Hill and wait for him patiently. She looked up on the night sky. She smiled to the round white moon, and know that Hunter is also looking at the same moon. She can never stop praying for Hunter’s return. Where they’ll have a nice proper wedding and a children of their own…

But little did she know that on the same night, Hunter is on his way back to the village, heading straight to the Saint Hill and his heart thumping with joy. He misses Lily very dearly and can never wait to kiss her and propose her to be his partner for life. However, not all things that humans planned go as they hope for. On his way, all of the sudden, he’s blocked by four thieves who wants to kill him and take whatever he had. He won’t give all his wealth to them for it is a present for Lily. Thus, he determined to fight.

It’s a cold night, the breeze’s quite unusual.

Lily put on her thick shawl and looking at the white moon with such heavy heart. She doesn’t know why but her heart aches so much that night, she couldn’t stop thinking about Hunter. The coldness froze her fingers, turning them blue. She blows her warm breath to her palms and heat herself up under the thick shawl. At that moment, she wishes that Hunter would come home quickly for she can never bear to wait any longer.

“My love.”

All of the sudden, a voice came, as if it’s calling her but when she looks around, nobody’s there except her.

“My love.”

As she turned her head back to the front, her heart stops and her lungs stuck, causing her fail to breathe. Her eyes wide opened and could never believe what she’s staring at. What she’s seeing at that moment.

“I’ve come back for you, my love.”

It’s Hunter…

but Lily could never believe that her frozen fingers can never touch his skin. Her lips can never kiss him. Her tears can never warm his coldness. And she can never hug him again.

Hunter died.

Unfortunately, Hunter died when he tried to protect himself from the thieves. Although his body was ripped apart and stabbed, but his soul came home to Lily with his promise. No one could ever imagine how hurtful that moment was. No words could ever describe how they feel. The pain is just too much for them to bear. Thousands of Lily’s tears could never bring Hunter back from his death. But she could never stop. With the coldness and softness of his hand, Hunter touches Lily’s face.

“I’ve already promised you that I’ll come home and be with you. Even without my body, my soul and life will forever be yours. I love you.”

With those last words, Hunter disappear from Lily’s sight. Leaving her helpless and regrets for letting Hunter go. How could she ever find another Hunter? No… no one could ever replace him. But deep down in her little broken heart, she can find a glimpse of happiness, for Hunter fulfilled his vow. And her tears flowing with every love that she gets from Hunter.

No one could ever feel how she feels. And no one could ever feel how I felt when I hear this story…