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  • Wed 29, Nov 2023

Short Story: What Once Was


Once upon a time in a quaint town nestled between rolling hills, lived Lily and James, two lovers whose hearts beat in perfect harmony. Their love story was a melody that echoed through the cobblestone streets and blooming gardens.


As fate would have it, their love faced an unexpected hurdle – a genetic twist that neither could escape. The letters of their DNA told a story of incompatibility, a cruel plot that threatened to unravel the fabric of their shared dreams. Lily carried the weight of an "AS" genotype, while James bore the burden of an "AS" genotype – a union deemed incompatible, a symphony disrupted by the dissonance of genetic codes.


At first, they fought against the reality that their love story might not have a fairytale ending. Their passion burned bright, and they believed that love could conquer all. Late-night conversations turned into hushed discussions about defying the odds, rewriting the rules written in their chromosomes.


They consulted doctors, seeking solace in the medical realm. But the cold truth persisted, casting a shadow over their aspirations. Lily and James, entwined in the delicate dance of denial, clung to the hope that science might unveil a loophole, a loophole that could rewrite their genetic destiny.


Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as they embarked on a journey of resilience. They researched, they questioned, they prayed. Yet, with each passing moment, the realization loomed larger – their love, as profound as it was, couldn't rewrite the laws of nature.


The turning point arrived when Lily fell ill, her body succumbing to the silent whispers of her genotype. Hospital corridors became the battleground where their love faced its toughest test. James, his eyes reflecting the torment within, held Lily's fragile hand, grappling with the profound unfairness of their circumstance.


In the quiet of the hospital room, surrounded by the hum of machines, Lily and James shared a tearful embrace, acknowledging the inevitability they had long tried to outrun. They whispered promises of eternal love, etching their affection into the fabric of each other's souls.


With a heavy heart, they made the painful decision to go their separate ways, understanding that a life together might be a path paved with insurmountable obstacles. It was a heart-wrenching farewell, a farewell that echoed through the hills, carried by the wind like a bittersweet sonnet.


And so, Lily and James parted ways, their love story forever etched in the memories of the town. The cobblestone streets and blooming gardens, once witnesses to their shared laughter and whispered confessions, now stood as silent spectators to a love that defied the odds until it could no longer.

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