Unfortunately, nothing remained the same forever. Even the world would change as time passed, so people would change too.
In the end, Simon betrayed her and the years they spent weathering through the storms together.
Still, these years allowed her to understand that instead of waiting for someone else to give her love, it was better to keep all her
love for herself. The love of the people beside her could change in an instant, but her own love remained the most pure and
sincere.
Bertha entered a cafe and sat down beside a window. Classical music played inside and comforted her broken heart. Right then, she picked up the drawing pen she had cast aside for a long time. People were coming and going outside the window, but it did not affect her eagerness to return to the world of designing.
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She drew for an entire afternoon and did not notice one of the cafe workers standing behind her
“That’s a nice dress you drew.”
Shocked, Bertha turned around and saw admiration shining in the girl’s hazel eyes.
“I’m glad you like it.” She smiled.
“Can I see your other designs?”
Bertha found herself feeling rather awkward. It had been a long time since she had designed clothes, and all of her previous
designs had been credited to other people.
“I’m sorry. I only have drafts. But if you don’t mind, I can show them to you.”
Bertha handed her drafts to the girl, who hugged her tray close to her chest while she accepted them excitedly. “I’m Emma Sherley, a Parisian. This is my third year studying in Germany. Did you know that it’s been eight months since I bought new
clothes?” she said.
“This place is the grave of fashion. I’m done with these simple clothes and accessories.”
Bertha and Emma kept talking till night fell. When Emma learned that Bertha had no place to stay, she recommended a hotel to her and helped her carry her luggage bag. She even helped Bertha to check in. Over the next few days, Emma brought Bertha around on a tour of the place and introduced the culture to her. Bertha had wanted to pay Emma as thanks, but she rejected it.
“If you really want to thank me, don’t pay me. That’ll be an insult to our friendship.”
After some thought, Bertha decided to strengthen her friendship with Emma. So, she added some rock–and–roll elements that
Emma loved on a design for a shirt. Then, she started making it.
Before she left, she finished the shirt and handed it to Emma. She also gave Emma all her design drafts in Germany. Since she was in too much of a hurry, she did not have time to bid Emma a proper goodbye.
However, before Bertha went through the security check, Emma ran to the airport and asked her to leave her name on the book of drafts. Bertha was stunned for a few seconds. She had wanted to use her original name, but after some thought, she wrote “Daffodil ”
Daffodils symbolized rebirth, and that was what Bertha had gone through. All of her love for the man in her past had gone the wind. From that moment on, she had a long road ahead of her, and she was going to make it exciting.
