An Alternative End to a Story
He walked away because he wouldn't want the girl to break a promise.
I'd end up the story in a different way. I'd rather let the guy wait til the 100th day and accept whatever decision the princess has made.
Because in life, we learn to live and love, but one other important thing, is to learn accepting defeat and feeling the hurt. One can't call himself a warrior without getting hurt.
For me, it's better that the guy expressed his love to the fullest and take rejection than walk away without ever knowing what could have been
A lot of things remain unanswered because we quit before we find the answers.