The night shift was temporarily cancelled, and I hurriedly packed my things and hurried home. I didn't pay attention to the time, and I was caught off guard by the confusion.
The table is filled with sumptuous fish and meat, with golden chicken thighs, tender pork and red abalone sparkling with an alluring sheen.
I watched all this with wide eyes, both moved and puzzled.
When I saw this scene, my mind raced. I understood that this must have been specially prepared by my wife, Zhu Xia, to make up for my hard work on the night shift.
I silently said in my heart, "Kasumi, I'm sorry for you. It was because of my neglect and negligence that our marriage for so many years came to an end.
Zhu Xia is a hardworking and gentle woman who has been silently supporting me. She never likes to complain, always silently does the housework and cooks me a hearty meal.
"Let's eat, Hikari." Zhu Xia's voice shattered my memories. I looked up, looked at her and smiled at me and beckoned me to sit down.
"Did you prepare all this?" I asked softly.
"yes, I know you've been having a hard time. I think you're hungry too. Zhu Xia's smile revealed a hint of helplessness.
I sighed softly and raised my hand to rub my forehead, "Kasumi, I'm sorry." I lowered my head, not daring to look her in the eye, for I knew that the tears in my eyes could not hide from her.
Zhu Xia looked at me quietly, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, "Xiaoguang, in the five years of marriage, I have been waiting for your care and companionship.
Perhaps, we really need to stop and think about our marriage.
I held her hand tightly, my Adam's apple rolling, and my tone was full of apologies, "Kasumi, I know, I haven't cherished you all along.
Can we sit down and talk? ”。
We sat down quietly and began a long conversation. We spoke all the words in our hearts, and untied the knots in our hearts little by little.
I expressed deep regret for my mistakes. We decided to give each other a chance to start over and cultivate more companionship and care.
This decision seems to give us the courage and opportunity to redefine this marriage. We understand that this is a long-term process, and we hope that we can work together to create a warm and happy home.
After a while, our marriage gradually returned to some peace. Zhu Xia and I care about each other, support each other, and have a lot of communication and exchanges in our daily life.
"Who is it?" Zhu Xia frowned and complained.
I sighed softly and picked up the phone, "Hey, hello. ”
A hurried and eager voice came from the other end of the phone, "Xiaoguang, I need your help, I'm in a little trouble."
I could tell it was my sister Lily's voice, and she always liked to ask me to help solve problems. Zhu Xia heard my sister's voice, and the corners of her mouth were slightly hooked, "Xiaoguang's sister is making trouble for you again?" ”。
I smiled and nodded. However, I felt a little uneasy in my heart. Xiaoli is always impulsive and does not know how to take into account the feelings of others, and her troubles often involve the conflicts of the whole family.
"Xiaoli, what happened to you?" I asked trying to remain calm.
There was an awkward laugh on the other end of the line, "Actually, that's the case..."
After listening to her words, I shook my head. Zhu Xia frowned when she saw the change in my expression, "What's wrong, what's going on?" ”。
I hesitated for a moment and told Zhu Xia about Xiaoli's question. Zhu Xia's expression began to become serious, "This is a very troublesome question.
I nodded, and discussed with Zhu Xia how to deal with this trouble. We are well aware that this issue can have a big impact on our marriage and we cannot afford to take it lightly.
I called Xiaoli, patiently communicated with her, and tried to get her to understand our position. Although she was a little difficult to accept our decision at first, she eventually agreed.
However, things didn't work out as smoothly as we thought. More problems gradually surfaced, and we fell deeper and deeper.
We start to feel tired and helpless. We thought everything could be solved through communication and understanding, but reality showed us a different cruel side.
Zhu Xia's expression became heavier and heavier, and her voice revealed a hint of exhaustion, "Xiaoguang, what should we do?" We seem to be sinking deeper and deeper.
I held her hand tightly, feeling her helplessness and weakness. I know that this is another difficult time in our marriage.
Regardless, we are determined to support each other in facing this challenge together. We believe that as long as we truly love each other and solve problems with our hearts, we will be able to get out of the predicament and rebuild the harmony of our marriage.
In the days that followed, Zhu Xia and I actively changed the way we got along with each other. We become more attentive to each other's preferences and needs, striving to bring more warmth and care to each other.
However, in the process, we discover a new family dispute. Zhu Xia's parents suddenly wanted to move in with us, citing the loneliness of the elderly family and unable to live alone.
Zhu Xia and I had mixed feelings when we heard this proposal. We understand and respect Zhu Xia's filial piety to her parents, but at the same time, we also begin to worry about the impact on our family life.
"Xiaoguang, what do you say?" Zhu Xia asked anxiously.
After thinking for a moment, I shook my head and smiled bitterly, "Kasumi, I understand your feelings, but our family also has its own life and space.
Zhu Xia stared at me uneasily, "However, they are my parents, and they raised me and took care of me for so many years. Now that they are lonely and helpless, how can I bear to refuse their request? ”。
I held Zhu Xia's hand tightly, thinking of a solution painfully, but I felt helpless in my heart, "Xia, it's not that I don't want to take care of them.
Zhu Xia bowed her head gloomily, "I understand your concerns, and I also understand that the changes brought about by my parents may make us even more confused.
I gently hugged Zhu Xia, looking at the tears in her eyes, my heart was full of helplessness and contradictions. I love Zhu Xia and respect her decision to be filial to her parents, but I am afraid that our family will not be able to withstand this new change.
This question became a knot between us. We went back and forth to find a solution, but we never came to a consensus.
Our relationship has clearly been affected by this controversy. We began to become reticent, alone with each other, as if an invisible wall was slowly separating us.
We tried to restore our relationship, but the family disputes and conflicts never seemed to stop.
Every conversation she had with her mother was filled with arguments and grievances.
One night, when I came home, Zhu Xia was standing in the doorway, her eyes full of pain and anger.
"Zhu Xia, what's wrong? What happened? I asked anxiously.
She glared at me, her eyes filled with tears, and she trembled and said, "My mother, she asked me to leave you and leave this home.
My heart was torn apart in an instant, and I couldn't accept such an accusation. I have been hand in hand with Zhu Xia for so many years, many setbacks and reunions, and I am not willing to give up this marriage easily.
"Kasumi, I know I've been at fault, but I want you to listen to me." I looked at her affectionately.
Zhu Xia still glared at me, unwilling to pay attention to my explanation.
"I'll admit that I was negligent in my family and put work first, but please believe me that I've been trying my best to change and try to make you and our family better.
Zhu Xia's eyes gradually softened, but she still remained hesitant. "Xiaoguang, this state has been going on for a long time, I am becoming more and more insecure, I hope you can prove it to me, prove that you are really willing to change.
I trembled inwardly and looked at her in despair. "I will, Kasumi, I'll change, for the sake of our family."
From that moment on, I worked hard to change myself and value my family more. I took the initiative to take on the housework and listened attentively to Zhu Xia's needs and pressures.
However, just when we thought everything was getting better, Zhu Xia told me that she was pregnant.
I was ecstatic, full of hope for the future, but there was no trace of joy on Zhu Xia's face.
I was stunned, unable to accept this sudden decision. "Why? Our child is about to be born, and we can face the future together.
I knelt on the ground, grabbed her hand, and cried, "Please give me a chance to be a new person, let's work together to change, for the sake of the children."
My heart was completely broken, and I couldn't stop her anymore. She left silently, and I sat alone in my empty home, my thoughts in turmoil.
I couldn't help but have a trace of doubt in my heart, I opened the note, only to see that it read: "Xiaoguang, I'll go out for a while, I have something to deal with."
I tried to contact her, but the phone remained unanswered. I was anxious and nervously pacing around the house.
Finally, Zhu Xia returned home. She looked tired and preoccupied. I took her hand and asked with concern, "Kasumi, what's going on?" Where have you been? Why didn't you tell me? ”。
Zhu Xia sighed softly, her eyes confused. "Xiaoguang, I went to see my parents." There was a hint of helplessness and pain in her voice.
"See your parents?" For the first time, I felt a little confused, because Zhu Xia didn't mention our plans to meet either of our parents.
Zhu Xia raised her head, with a trace of sadness in her eyes, "Xiaoguang, in a previous quarrel, I inadvertently mentioned our marriage problem with you.
They believe that the gap and contradictions between us are too great to last.
My heart sank as I listened. I knew Zhu Xia's parents had always been skeptical about our marriage, but I thought our change would move them.
"Kasumi, how can you not tell me?" I said with some excitement. "We are husband and wife, and we should face this kind of problem together.
Zhu Xia's eyes were full of guilt, "Xiaoguang, I know I was wrong. I just feel that no matter what you say, we are all parties to the marriage and we should take it upon ourselves.
I looked at her quietly, my heart filled with mixed emotions. I knew that Zhu Xia's intention was to protect me, but her actions left me confused and hurt.
After some debate and hard work, we have made some progress. Zhu Xia's parents gradually accepted us and said that they would give us a chance.
We know that marriage is not all smooth sailing, but we are determined to work together to create our own happiness for our family, for our love.