The story begins with images barren cactus in a gloomy remote village. There were only people with busy lives filled with daily worries. There was a boy who was in love with a girl. And there was voice of love remained on the cactus petal.
He loved her deeply, as so did she. However, both of them didn't dare say anything to each other. Until one day, when they sat together, he so bravely revealed his feeling in worry, and then waited.
But day after day, the boy only received a cactus pot from the girl. It's weird! As time passed by, the love between them got fading, he was disappointed while she hoped that he would understand her.
Then one day, she got married. He was heart broken more than ever. Until then, he still couldn't understand why she presented him that cactus pot. He wanted to find answers. He brought the cactus pot to her house but only her brother remained staying there, with many blooming cactus pots around. Her brother was his friend. And he finally found the answer. The answer was so unexpectedly heart-breaking. That should have never happened. It was all because of him. Because he lied to her that he was learning Spanish.
And in Spanish, cactus means "please come and take me with you!"
The story ends with the picture of the boy sitting next to the dying cactus. He was crying. Very likely that far far away the girl was also crying because she didnt know why he didn't understand her love, or maybe he already changed his mind.
Through the story, the author wants to send a message to those who are in love that be brave and honest to your love. And you will find your true love...
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