At one side near the sidewalk was the park canteen, which was to their right. A few meters away from it was an ice cream peddler, waiting for customers to come and buy, occasionally ringing the bell he was holding in one hand.
Yuri and Rosetta held each other’s eye.
“There are things in life that one must give up to be able to get focused on what’s more important to be able to survive. I learned that through experience, Yuri,” she said to him. She blinked fast to keep herself from crying.
No, I’m not going to cry because he doesn’t want to propose to me now. She tried to convince herself. Why would she be hurt if Yuri didn’t want to marry her soon? She shouldn’t feel dejected like this. What was wrong with her? He was right. She was young, and she had dreams to reach for. Getting marri
