Isla Morgan had never believed in fate, but that was before she met Lucas Calloway. Isla, a passionate writer, had just moved to a small town to escape the chaos of city life. Lucas, a reserved artist, had lived there all his life, capturing the world on canvas. They were strangers, yet destiny had other plans.
The First Encounter
On Isla’s first day in town, she wandered into a quaint coffee shop, seeking inspiration. The aroma of fresh coffee filled the air as she scanned the room, her eyes landing on a man sketching by the window. The intricate lines of his drawing intrigued her.
“May I sit here?” she asked, pointing to the empty seat across from him.
Lucas looked up, his deep blue eyes meeting hers. “Sure,” he said, his voice soft.
As days passed, they found themselves meeting at the same spot, sharing stories and dreams. Lucas was quiet but expressive in his art, while Isla was a whirlwind of words and emotions. Their connection deepened, and soon, a friendship blossomed into something more.
The Countdown Begins
One evening, as they sat by the lake, Lucas handed Isla a small notebook.
“What’s this?” she asked, flipping through its blank pages.
“A challenge,” he said, a mischievous glint in his eyes. “Write down one reason why you love me every day for the next 100 days. If you still feel the same after that, I’ll take you somewhere special.”
Intrigued, Isla accepted. Each day, she scribbled a reason—his kindness, his laughter, the way he looked at her when he thought she wasn’t watching. Days turned into weeks, and with each passing moment, her love for him grew deeper.
The Unexpected Truth
On the 99th day, Isla eagerly searched for Lucas but found his studio empty. A lump formed in her throat as she noticed an envelope addressed to her.
“Isla,
I never meant to fall in love, not when I knew I didn’t have time. I was diagnosed with a rare heart condition a year ago. The doctors gave me little hope, but meeting you made every day worth living. I didn’t want you to love a dying man. That’s why I gave you 100 days—to see if you’d stay.
I don’t want you to be burdened by my fate, but if you choose to come tomorrow, I’ll be waiting at our spot.
Lucas”
Tears streamed down Isla’s face. She had fallen for a man who might not have a future. But love wasn’t about time; it was about moments.
Love Beyond Time
On the 100th day, Isla rushed to the lake, breathless. There he stood, weak but smiling.
“I finished the notebook,” she said, holding it tightly. “And I still choose you.”
Lucas’s eyes welled up. “Even knowing the truth?”
“Especially because of it.”
She kissed him, promising that no matter how many days they had left, they would make each one count.
Conclusion
Lucas underwent surgery, and against all odds, he survived. Their love story became a testament to the power of love, proving that sometimes, the greatest romances aren’t measured in time, but in the depth of their moments together.
