Drawn To You

Once upon a time, there lived a girl named Silvana. She belonged to a humble middle-class family, where her parents toiled tirelessly day and night to provide her with the best education they could afford. To support herself, Silvana worked part-time at a local McDonald’s café, managing her daily expenses with quiet strength and independence.

One ordinary afternoon, a customer walked in. His name was Richard. The moment he laid eyes on Silvana, he was captivated—her beauty was subtle, effortless, and deeply enchanting.

Though completely mesmerized, Richard chose to mind his own business. He didn’t dare ask for her number or even make small talk—he simply placed his order. But as he stood in front of her, he grew visibly nervous, fumbling over his words. Silvana, ever graceful and patient, offered him a kind smile and tried to gently make sense of his tangled order.

After receiving his food, Richard took a seat, quietly finished his meal, and left the café. But his heart was still racing. His face was flushed, and he was blushing harder than ever before—he had never felt something like this for anyone.

Richard’s life had never been easy. He came from an impoverished background, and tragically, his parents passed away when he was just four years old. Since then, he was raised by his uncle and aunt in a home filled with conflict and toxicity. He never knew the warmth of a parent’s embrace or the comfort of unconditional love. His guardians argued constantly, creating a suffocating environment that left deep emotional scars.

When Richard finally graduated from school, he made a bold decision—to live on his own and build his future from scratch. He took up various jobs at local hotels as a waiter, scraping together whatever income he could manage. At the same time, he launched a YouTube channel, where he began posting daily vlogs and glimpses of his routine.

But he never revealed his face.

Instead, he let his talent speak. He showcased his intricate sketches, unique crafts, and thoughtful narrations. Slowly, and quite unexpectedly, his videos began to gain traction. What started as a tiny audience of 10 subscribers grew rapidly—10,000, then 100,000, and still counting. His creativity had found its stage.

Ironically, Silvana was one of his biggest fans. She, too, loved to draw and often turned to Richard’s faceless videos for inspiration. Unbeknownst to either of them, their paths were slowly drawing closer—like lines in a sketch destined to meet.

Then, one fateful day, Richard walked back into the McDonald’s café.

The door chimed gently as he entered, and the moment he saw Silvana again, his heart skipped a beat. He tried his best to remain calm, to act nonchalant. He placed his order and quietly took a seat in the farthest corner of the café.

From his bag, he pulled out his sketchbook.

He began sketching—her.

The pen glided over the paper, tracing her soft features, the curve of her smile, the warmth in her eyes. It was almost instinctive, as if his hand had waited forever to capture her on paper.

After he finished his meal, Richard stood up and left, lost in his thoughts. But in his hurry… he forgot the sketch on the table.

When Silvana came over to clear the table, she noticed something lying there. Curious, she picked it up—and what she saw made her freeze.

It was her portrait.

Beautifully drawn, every detail brought to life with delicate strokes. Her cheeks flushed red, and her heart began to pound. Her hands trembled slightly as she held the paper, her mind racing with questions. Who was her mysterious admirer? Was it… him?

She didn’t breathe a word of it to her co-workers. Instead, she carefully folded the sketch and tucked it away, her thoughts a whirlwind of curiosity, surprise, and a strange new excitement.

That day, something changed—for both of them.

And neither knew it yet, but their story was only just beginning.

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