Chapter 1 .
Chapter 1 For ten years , Ken had been my everything .
He guided me through lifes moments , both big and small , like any devoted partner would .
Everyone assumed our future was set in stone : marriage , children , a lifetime together .
Then came the day he brought her home .
Calista , meet my fiancée , he announced .
I didnt make a scene .
I simply offered my congratulations and wished them well .
What Ken didnt know was that I had already set my escape in motion .
I had applied to join a remote satellite research facility a place completely isolated from the outside world .
I never wanted to see him again .
Three years later , Ken moved heaven and earth to replace me at the base .
But he was too late .
I was already married to his best friend .
His face crumpled , eyes rimmed with red as he confronted me .
Calista , why did you leave me behind … ? Are you really going through with the satellite launch research program ? Uncle Johnsons worry was evident in his voice .
The experimental base means complete isolation ten years minimum , possibly a lifetime .
Outside , snow fell softly as the charcoal fire crackled in the hearth .
It should have been the perfect setting for a reunion with Ken , but seeing the concern etched on my adoptive fathers face melted my resolve slightly .
Uncle Johnson , my parents gave their lives to satellite research , I said quietly .
As their daughter , its only fitting that I dedicate my youth to the same cause .
After a long pause , Uncle Johnson exhaled heavily .
Ill submit your application in a few days .
But Ken … he cherishes you deeply .
Will he let you go so easily ? I lowered my eyes , lost in thought .
After losing my parents in a car accident , Uncle Johnson had taken me in , and Ken , my adoptive brother , had become my protector .
I had always gravitated toward him , prompting our neighbors good natured teasing .
You two are inseparable ! More like a couple than siblings ! Back then , their comments would make me blush furiously , while my heart silently ached as I watched Kens reaction .
He would always respond with that indulgent smile of his , ruffling my hair .
What is love , anyway ? All I know is that Calista means the world to me .
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He had always said he would give it to the person who meet and to m Overwhelmed , I responded by giving him my mothers cherished buck charm to me .
I spabolized our future together .
In that moment of exchanged gifts and shared way , romping late start Then came that rainy night when i finally confessed my feelings .
Kens by thered my moth Have you lost your mind ? he snapped , Youre my sister thats all youre ser BA The revulsion in his eyes that night would haunt me forever .
The gentle ticking of the grandfather dock filled the study as 1 broke the silence .
Dont tell Ken dom this yet , Uncle Johnson .
Lets keep it between us .
He studied me intently before sighing in resignation .
Very well .
But at least spend New Years at home before you leave .
As I left the study , I encountered Ken and Viola , She clung to his arm , chattering excitedly about the movie theyd just seen .
It was incredible ! I hope we get our happy ending too ! Ken gazed at her with a tenderness Id never seen him direct at anyone else .
Of course we will sweetheart .
Viola blushed at his words , then noticed me .
Calista ! she called out cheerfully , tugging at Kens sleeve .
Look at this beautiful dress your brother bought me ! Isnt it gorgeous ?
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