The Ordinary Blacksmith's Extraordinary Love🔊

Once, in the spirited little town of Aristo, lived a jovila and friendly blacksmith named Ethan. He was different from other blacksmiths, not because of the quality of the armours and weapons he made (which were absolutely top tier), but due to the spark and vigour in his eyes and a certain love for ordinary things.

One day, Lydia, a fair maiden from a neighbouring village came to Aristo. She was the daughter of their wealthiest merchant who had sent her to explore the world as part of her coming of age ceremony. As destiny would have it, Lydia’s first stop was Ethan’s blacksmith shop. The moment Ethan’s eyes met Lydia's, his world paused.

Ethan was spellbound by Lydia's charming grace and robust spirit. He admired the confidence and keenness with which she observed his craft. The instant connection between them was palpable, and before they knew, they had spent the entire day talking about the dreams Lydia had for life and the simple joy Ethan found in his work.

Despite knowing the social constraints, Ethan fell in love with Lydia's spirit. His soul cheered him on saying, 'Go for it, Mate!’ and he resolved to express his feelings to Lydia before she left Aristo. On the other hand, Lydia was mesmerised by Ethan’s simplicity and the passion he held for his work. She found his love for ordinary things enchanting and fell in love with his kind soul.

The next day, Ethan prepared himself to express his feelings. However, Lydia was nowhere to be found. Ethan rushed to the town square. He found Lydia's guard who informed him, 'The young lady has moved on, to explore other towns as per her father's wishes'. Ethan felt as if his heart had sunk into the depths of the ocean.

As days turned into months, Ethan tried to divert his mind by working relentlessly at his forge. Yet, Lydia's rich laughter and profound eyes were engraved in his heart. One day, while Ethan was moulding a piece of iron into a beautiful sword hilt, a messenger arrived. He came with a letter, a letter from Lydia.

She spoke of her travels and experiences, her memorable day in Aristo and Ethan’s shop. The letter ended with, 'You have engraved your name in my heart. I hope you are well, dear Blacksmith. I leave this letter hoping it finds you'. As he read those lines, tears filled Ethan’s eyes, and he resolved to set out to find her.

Embracing a journey filled with uncertainty, Ethan embarked on a voyage with love in his heart and hope in his eyes for his beloved. His journey lead him through treacherous mountains, dense forests and numerous townships. The tale of the passionate blacksmith in search of his love spread throughout the lands.

One day, during a raging storm, Ethan found himself at the door of a grand mansion. As he knocked on the door, it was Lydia who opened it. The spark in their eyes hadn’t changed, nor had the depth of their love for each other. Ethan and Lydia’s reunion was celebrated, not just in Lydia’s town, but in the small village of Aristo as well.

Accepting Ethan’s humble background and immense love, Lydia's father gave their love his blessings. Ethan's ordinary life was adorned with the extraordinary love he’d yearned for. The ordinary blacksmith and the merchant's daughter found their extraordinary happily ever after, thus reinforcing that love knew no bounds and recognized no social standings.