He said he had discussed it with his wife. That day, she would go to her grandmother's house to play and then stay overnight, so I could come over. Fearing that I was still shy, he emphasized that it was his daughter's wish. I had no reason to refuse, so I replied, "I will come."
My husband and I have been divorced for 3 years, it was all my fault. I loved him so much that I forgot that I wanted our marriage to be more than just love.
I am a pragmatic person, because I grew up in a situation where my parents struggled with money shortages and quarrels. I know that money is not everything, but it can make people happy.
Then he came, obscuring those thoughts of mine. At my roommate’s birthday party in my senior year, he came with another friend, carrying a guitar. His playing and singing captivated me.
It's been a long time since the three of us had such a happy meal together (Illustration: Freepik).
I took the initiative to pursue him, which was something I had never done before in a relationship. I was just afraid that if I didn't chase after him, he would run away.
After graduating, the two got married, their only assets being love and a belief in a happy future. But their dreams of love were quickly crushed by the worries of making a living. Especially when their little daughter was born or sick, the couple's income was not enough to cover the expenses and care.
I discussed with my husband about quitting his job and going out to do business. People say "no business, no wealth", if it continues like this, who knows when life will get better.
He said, not everyone can do business, let alone I have neither capital nor experience. As long as I do my job well and spend wisely, life will not be too bad. Actually, a life with enough food and clothes is not the life I dream of.
A few years ago, land prices suddenly went up, a colleague invited me to buy a plot of land together and then sell it for profit. I was eager to get rich, so I hid it from my husband and withdrew all my savings to do business. Unexpectedly, the deal was a hit, I got a large sum of money, like a dream.
I decided to enter the real estate brokerage business. After work, I rushed to find land, searching everywhere. A successful deal, the amount of money I got was many times more than the salary of a month of diligently working as a civil servant. I no longer had time for my family, neglecting my husband and children. The relationship between husband and wife was no longer as good as before. Because I saw my husband as a complacent, incompetent man.
Relationships expanded, meetings increased. And I made the unforgivable mistake of having an affair. I became the kind of woman I hated the most.
When he found out, my husband did not curse, blame or criticize. His eyes only showed pain and despair: "This happened, regardless of whether it was my fault or yours. I think I cannot accept this." And so, we divorced. My daughter, who was over 6 years old at the time, chose to live with her father.
Three years after the divorce, I am still single, and he remarried last year. His wife has also been through a divorce. My daughter praises her stepmother for being kind and caring. I feel very secure.
I held the gift package I had prepared many days ago, hesitantly standing in front of the gate for a long time before ringing the bell. It was still the same house, the house I had chosen to leave because at that time, I could afford to buy myself a new apartment. The space was the same but the decoration style had changed. My daughter welcomed me with a bright smile in a yellow dress. She showed off the new dress her mother had bought for her.
My ex-husband came up from the kitchen, still wearing his apron, holding two plates in his hands, one with sea bass in tomato sauce, the other with sweet and sour ribs. I watched him put the food on the table, silently realizing that those were my two favorite dishes.
"There's no sea bream at the market, I had to ask my colleague to order some from the countryside. Now, do you still like this dish? Sit down, this dish is best eaten hot." I looked at him, nodded, trying to hold back my emotions.
It had been a long time since the three of us had a full and happy meal together, the happiest was still the girl. He asked me how my work was, what was new in my personal life? I replied that everything was fine, as for love, let it be, let it be.
When we parted, my ex-husband and daughter saw me off to the gate. I asked him to thank his wife. She was very considerate and understanding. My daughter held my hand and coaxed me: "When it's mom's birthday, dad and I will go to mom's house for dinner." I nodded, kissed my daughter, and quickly got into the waiting taxi.
Through the frosted glass door, I saw father and son holding hands and returning home. That image made me burst into tears. There are things that, once lost, can never be found again.
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