[.Rain Drops.]

Unconditional love between two people who can't be together is a bittersweet dance of longing and acceptance, where emotions run deep but are colored by the understanding that circumstances, for whatever reason, keep them apart. It’s a love that transcends physical presence or shared futures, rooted in a deep connection that exists beyond time, space, or societal expectations.

They know the barriers—distance, timing, life choices, or perhaps even the unchangeable nature of the world they inhabit. Yet, this doesn't diminish the love they hold for each other; in fact, it strengthens it. There is no bitterness or resentment, only an unwavering wish for the other’s happiness, even if that happiness doesn't include them.

When they speak, there's a gentle tenderness in their words, an unspoken acknowledgment that their connection runs far deeper than the constraints of their situation. They don't need to say "I love you" outright; it’s there in the small things—in the way they listen intently, in the advice they give, always considering the other’s best interests even when their hearts yearn for more.

She might encourage him to pursue his dreams, even if it means moving far away from her, because she knows it’s what he truly desires. He might support her decision to follow a different path, knowing that while it takes her further from him, it brings her closer to her true self. There’s no selfishness in their love. They sacrifice the possibility of being together for the certainty that the other person will flourish.

When they part after brief moments together—whether it's a rare conversation or a fleeting encounter—their goodbyes are never filled with finality. Instead, there’s a quiet understanding, a silent promise that they will always carry a part of each other wherever they go. They don’t need to cling to the idea of being together, because their love is already woven into who they are. It’s in the way they continue to support each other from afar, in the quiet prayers they send for each other’s peace and happiness, in the gentle hope that the other finds all the joy and success the world has to offer, even if they can’t share it.

They never try to hold the other back, never weigh the other down with expectations. Their love is pure, untainted by the need for reciprocation or the desire to possess. It’s not about having, but about giving—freely, selflessly, and with the knowledge that true love is often about letting go.

And so, they live their lives apart, but with a piece of each other always nestled within their hearts. They carry on, knowing that their love will remain—strong, silent, and eternal—no matter where life takes them, because unconditional love knows no boundaries, no limitations, and no end.