things people do for love...

They are both divorcees. He is with 2 daughters and she has 3. They are close friends. They confide in each other. Gradually he falls in love with her. She was an ex-model who now works in a bank. She is stunningly beautiful, but with very low self-esteem especially after the separation. Somehow she didn't get the custody of the kids and has been in devastated state eversince. She doesn't earn much, now lives with her parents and has to travel far to her workplace. She is vulnerable and lost in life. He is lost in love and this makes him vulnerable. He tried lots of things to win her heart. He used lots of tricks to woo her. At one point he proposed her, asked her hands to cling to his eternally... but... she said no. She wasn't ready. His ego was bruised but he did not give up. They are still friends. She needs him as her pillar, he wants her to be his sheila.

He always showers her with gifts, flowers, motivational books and what not. Hoping she would see how sincere he is towards her, how hopelessly in love he is with her. He gives her motivation to face the odds, provides her shoulders to cry on when she breaks down, shares his strength when she is at her weakest point, lifts her up when she is falling apart. His life revolves around her (besides his 2 gorgeous angels). Still, she wants him only as friend. He has come to the point that he just wants her to be happy. He would do anything to see her joyous smile. He loves her so much, it hurts.

He believes (or maybe I made him believe?) that the core of her problem is money. She lacks of it. If she has more money, she can get a house nearby the office, hence, less travelling. If she has more money, she can show to her ex that she is financially stable and can afford to take care of her daughters. She misses them terribly and wants to be with them always. If she has more money, she can buy a laptop and do her work from home and spend more time with her kids. If she has more money, she can pamper herself more, hence, makes her happier. Money is not everything, yes, but everything is money. Upon, realising this, he knew he had to do something. Oh, no, he could not just give her money. She wouldn't accept it. So, he came up with an idea (it was actually MY idea!) to create a job for her. A part-time job as his Personal Assistant. No, he didn't need one actually, but he did it in the name of love. He made up stories of being awfully busy and offered her the job. She eagerly accepted it! She was so keen and wanted to start asap! She was extremely excited! He was extremely relieved ! He planned to buy her a laptop and pay her RM500 a month. All comes from his own money!!! He told me that he wasn't really sure what he wanted her to do actually. Maybe just updating his schedules and writing memos for the time being. Wow! RM500 a month and a laptop just by doing that??? He didn't care he said. He just wanted her to be happy. That's enough for him. He is not expecting anything in return from her. It's ok if they just remain friends. He is happy when she is happy. He would do anything for her.. Anything for love..

Hmmm........ That's the story of my friend. Is he a fool foolishly in love? Or a desperate man who let love conquers all? Or a sweet guy with a sincere heart that put others first before him?

Hmmm........