About the book: 2023 / “Even if things didn’t work out for us, I wish you happiness. Loving isn't as scary as you think. The truth sometimes hurts.” Dina wrote this message after she placed her resignation letter on my desk. Did I imagine my future with her? No, probably not. Firstly, I didn’t have time, and secondly, I was never famous for my imagination. But the fact that she excites and touches me is for sure. It’s empty without her. There are so many “buts” between us that it’s time to breathe a sigh of relief. I’m much older, I have a daughter, and my younger brother is also in love with Dina. But for some reason, only rancid cigarette smoke is exhaled, and the usual loneliness no longer feels comfortable. Turning off the screen, I put the phone in my pocket. I want to write something in response to her, but as always I can’t find the right words.