Ten years ago, she was at best a budding little flower, so adorable that people adored her without harboring any impure thoughts.
Now, she is in full, perfect bloom, each petal plump and vibrant with life and fragrance, showcasing her most beautiful and alluring side.
It made his calm heart throb with emotion, his gaze captivated by her, his heart intoxicated for her.
"You've finally grown up, little girl. Do you know, I've been waiting for you for so long in time!" His eyes burned with deep-seated joy and pride borne from overcoming hardships.
Ten years may not seem long to many people, as if they pass in the blink of an eye, but to him, they were too lengthy, for once the heart fosters an obsession, an unfeigned affection, it becomes a long-standing concern, an endless wait.
Falling in love with a little girl, such an absurd and bittersweet affair, is truly one of life's greatest tragedies.
