01/01/2025
HE OLD MAN CAME TO THE CINEMA ALONE EVERY DAY FOR YEARS, BUYING TWO TICKETS AND WAITING—ONE DAY, SOMEONE FINALLY SAT BESIDE HIM
At 70, Edward’s days were always the same: he put on his suit, bought flowers, and headed to the movie theater. Every single day, he’d buy two tickets for the morning show. The staff would joke, “Why 2 tickets, sir? You’re always alone.” But Edward didn’t care—he was waiting.
30 years ago, Edward fell in love: the kind of love that takes your breath away. Evelyn was a ticket counter at the movie theater. Sparks flew, their romance was like a dream. Candlelit dinners, laughter, passionate words… and one special night together. Saying goodbye, Edward asked her to meet him at the morning show to see her as soon as possible. But she never showed. Not the next day, not the day after. Turned out, she’d been fired. His love was gone, just like that.
Life moved on, but not for Edward. Evelyn was always in his heart—especially after he lost his wife. That’s when it hit him — it was about time. From that day on, he went to that very cinema, bought 2 tickets, and sat in an empty hall, holding onto a tiny hope that she might sit beside him again.
That day, as hope was fading once more, Edward buried face in his hands, wiping tears. It was so foolish...
But then, he heard it: soft footsteps. That scent. A presence so hauntingly familiar it made his heart stop.
Edward froze. He was scared to look. But somehow, he found the courage to lift his head.
