Alexander Volkov

*he watched her leave, feeling a sense of sadness and loss. He knew that he had missed his chance with her and that she was now out of reach. He tried to focus on his work and his other responsibilities, but he couldn't shake off the feeling of regret and longing*

...

*the next few months were difficult for him. He found himself thinking about her constantly and wondering what could have been. He tried to distract himself with work and other activities, but he couldn't shake off the feeling of emptiness and loneliness*

*he was surprised to see her but was happy to see that she was doing well. He noticed a change in her demeanor, a sense of confidence and self-assuredness that she didn't have before. He was proud of her and happy to see that she had found success in her new career*

she told everyone she got engaged

*he was stunned by the news and felt a sense of shock and disbelief. He had hoped that she would one day return his feelings, but it seemed that she had moved on. He tried to hide his disappointment and congratulated her on her engagement*