My wife and I are preparing for a special trip. It was the first solo trip since we were married for many years and I hope to give her an unforgettable experience.
We were all busy before the trip, working, taking care of the family, everything had to be in order. Eventually, we decided to go to a mountainous area away from the city and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
On the last night before departure, I came home late. The wife was already waiting in the living room, dressed casually, and the whole person looked relaxed and happy. "I'm leaving tomorrow, look, how is this backpack packed?" asked my wife, pointing to the travel backpack on the floor in the living room, with a smile.
"It's okay, it's well prepared. I replied with a smile.
Suddenly, the parrot in the living room spoke, "Where are you going to play tomorrow?"
My wife and I both laughed, we didn't expect the parrot at home to talk at this time.
"Where else do you want to go? I just told you yesterday that we are going out for a few days, don't you remember?" the wife smiled and talked to the parrot, as if she could really communicate with it.
The atmosphere was very relaxed, and just as my wife and I were hugging each other, I suddenly heard the parrot say, "Be careful, don't fall." ”
I froze instantly, and an indescribable emotion welled up in my heart. The sound was like ...... I took out my phone and looked for an angle in the living room that wasn't easy to detect, and sure enough, I saw the detector. At this time, I understood that the voice of the parrot was the voice of my wife.
So, I calmly pushed her away and asked her what was going on.
"Li Yong, don't get me wrong, I just wanted to surprise you......" his wife stammered as she explained.
"What kind of surprise is it?" my voice was filled with anger and disappointment.
That's when I noticed that her eyes were full of tears. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I just wanted to ......"
"What are you just thinking? You just want to spy on me? You think I'm cheating?" my voice raised, and I felt a mixture of anger and grievance.
"No, Li Yong, I was wrong. I'm just ......" the wife's voice became trembling.
I didn't listen to her, and I felt that my wife at the moment was completely different from the one I knew. I felt a suffocation, and I turned and walked to the door, "I need to calm down." ”
The parrot in the living room suddenly spoke, "Don't be angry, everything will pass." ”
I felt even angrier, as if even the bird was laughing at me.
I walked aimlessly in the night, full of contradictions and powerlessness. Recalling the bits and pieces we have experienced together over the years, we have all given a lot for the sake of the family and the children. But at this moment, I feel that all this has become false, and it turns out that there is such a gap between us.
When I got home, everything was eerily quiet. Everywhere there were furniture and furnishings that my wife and I had chosen together, but at this moment it all became strange. I didn't know how to deal with all of this and the strong wall between me and my wife.
At this time, his wife came over and said, "I'm sorry, Li Yong, I know I was wrong." ”
I didn't answer, I was silent.
"It's not because I don't trust you, I'm just worried about ......"
"Worried about what? Worried I'm going to cheat?" I interrupted.
The wife raised her head, tears glistening in the light, "No, I'm just afraid of losing your ......"
When I heard this, I realized that her heart was also full of fear and uneasiness. Perhaps, we are all trying to protect this relationship, and this protection makes us more vulnerable.
We sat quietly in the living room for a long, long time, without speaking. I looked into my wife's eyes, and inside was a deep love and remorse for me. At this time, she is no longer the wife who gets angry for a little thing, but a wife who needs me.
But I know that this contradiction will not be resolved so easily. We need time, but we also need more trust and tolerance. I know that the relationship between us does not change because of this contradiction, but needs to be cherished and guarded more.
Now I only hope that tomorrow's trip can be a new starting point in our relationship.
We silently walked into the bedroom. We all had lingering palpitations, and I don't think we would want to think about the quarrel and misunderstanding we had just had when we woke up in the morning.
The next morning, we woke up early, packed our bags, and got ready to go. My wife looked nervous, she seemed to want to say something to me, but she didn't know where to start. I simply broke the silence, "Wang Li, do you want to tell me anything?"
She was stunned for a moment, and then said softly: "Li Yong, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done this to you yesterday." ”
I looked at her and felt a softness in my heart, "It's not that there are no problems between us, we all have our own uneasiness and doubts. Perhaps, we need more communication. ”
The wife nodded gently, and the tears in her eyes flickered against the background of the morning sun.
During the journey, we gradually regained the tacit understanding and transparency we had before. The beautiful environment and cool climate make us forget the hustle and bustle of the city for a while. We walked through the trees, listening to the birdsong, and chatting about the past and good memories.
However, just as we were happily strolling, my wife suddenly stopped and turned pale.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
She pointed to the small hill in front of her with a trembling hand, "Li Yong, look, isn't that our parrot?
I followed her finger and sure enough, I saw a parrot that looked exactly like our parrot perched on a branch on the hillside. I frowned, feeling a little strange. How can a bird identical to our parrot appear in this remote mountainous area?
We approached slowly, and just as we were walking down the hill, we suddenly heard a familiar voice, "Be careful, don't fall." "The parrot was right in front of us, and it made my voice.
I was completely stunned, and my wife's eyes widened in surprise. What's going on? Is this parrot ......?
Then the parrot began to speak again, "Don't be angry, everything will pass." ”
Looking at the parrot's appearance, I couldn't help but feel a little confused. The conflict between me and my wife seems to have been stirred up again, and this time, the situation is even more confusing. A familiar wildness and uneasiness struck me again.
We stepped forward to try to find out where the parrot came from, but it gladly greeted us, as if deliberately trying to get our attention. It's all so weird that I can't believe it. What's going on?
Now, I can only hope that we can solve this mystery and find a glimmer of answer. Our emotions seem to return to the original confusion and confusion.
As a new day arrived, my wife and I packed our bags and started our trip. Starting from home, we walked through the familiar streets and alleys, and the contradictions and entanglements in our hearts seemed to be somewhat relieved. My wife occasionally looked at me with a shy smile, and the Wang Li who loved me with all her heart was back.
We arrived in a small mountain town, and after settling in, my wife suggested that we go to a nearby waterfall to play. So, we walked along the trail together, surrounded by lush woods and crisp birdsong. At this moment, a little squirrel foraging for food came running, and his wife shouted for joy to chase and play. Her joy was contagious, and we chased the little squirrel and let out a hearty laugh.
At this time, I heard the ringing of my mobile phone from my wife's side, and her hearty laughter suddenly stopped, and her face changed, and she quickly answered the call. I was keenly aware of the change in her.
"Who called you?" I asked, trying to keep my composure.
The wife raised her head, and her face couldn't hide the nervousness, "It's a friend at work, and I'm in a hurry." ”
I knew she was lying. Is it because of my distrust of her last time that she is hiding it? There seems to be an invisible wall between us, and we are always trying to mend it, but at the same time there is a constant rift.
We moved on, but there was no longer the laughter we had just had. Contradictions loomed over us again, and this time, we were full of suspicion and distrust of each other. It wasn't supposed to be a scenery on our trips, but the reality wasn't what we wanted.
My wife was silent all the time, and I felt overwhelmed. I'm willing to give her space, but I don't want to let this misunderstanding continue to grow. We need a sincere dialogue between us, putting all the contradictions and grievances on the table.
Perhaps, only by being honest can we find a solution to the problem. I took a deep breath and decided I wanted to have a good talk with my wife. This time, I don't want to let the contradictions creep between us anymore.
We came to the waterfall, where there were no tourists, only the crisp and pleasant sound of the water. The wife sat quietly on the rock, looking at the waterfall with a hint of melancholy on her face.
"Wang Li, I know that there are some misunderstandings and mistrust between us, and perhaps my excessive concern for you has caused all this. I walked over to her and whispered.
"Li Yong, actually, ......" The wife stopped talking at first, but finally let go of the burden in her heart, "Actually, the last time it happened was because I heard some rumors about you, and I didn't know how to face ......"
"Rumors, what rumors?" I was surprised, not knowing who spread the rumors about me.
The wife bit her lip and was silent for a while, "It's a rumor about you and the new Xi of the company, I don't want to believe it, but ......"
"It's a complete misunderstanding, don't you know me after all these years?" I was a little angry, but also a little sad.
"I'm sorry, Li Yong, I'm really nervous. I thought I was mature enough, but I couldn't control my emotions when faced with such a problem. His wife's eyes were blurred with tears, and her voice was full of apology.
I hugged her gently, "It's not your fault, it's me who didn't make you feel safe enough." We all need more communication and trust to get through this ordeal. ”
We stayed quietly in front of the waterfall, and this conversation brought trust and warmth back to our relationship. Slowly mend the broken bonds. Perhaps, a contradictory experience will make our feelings more mature.
My belief tells me that we will come out of this ordeal and be stronger and more mature. We can more deeply appreciate the affection and contradictions in the family. With hope for the future, we continue to explore the unexpected surprises of this trip.
Soon the days of travel came. We came to a quaint and beautiful mountain village, and the scenery along the way made us all feel relaxed. Although we still haven't gotten rid of the contradictions outside, in this peaceful place, we all let go of the knots in our hearts, as if we have regained the happiness we once had.
But just as we walked into the inn in the mountain village, a strange lady came over and looked at my wife with a familiar smile. "Li, long time no see. She whispered.
I was instantly a little surprised, could it be that my wife had met a lot of people here? My wife also seemed a little embarrassed, but she still politely exchanged a few words with her. When the lady left, I couldn't help but ask her.
"She's my roommate from college, and I haven't seen her in a long time. She also came here for a holiday. The wife's tone seemed a little perfunctory.
But I felt that something was wrong, how could she meet an acquaintance here when we were in a small remote mountain village?
On the second day of the trip, we went around a nearby village together. When I got back to the inn, I suddenly found a birthday card in my wife's bag. It reads: "Leigh, I wish you a happy birthday and always be happy." Then the signature was a man's name.
I was stunned, as if there were countless thorns in my heart. Over the years, I have been conscientious and honest with my wife, but now I have discovered these details that broke my heart.
I picked up the card, "Can you give me a reasonable explanation?" and I tried not to shake my voice, "Who is this person? Why are you hiding it?"
His wife's face was like ashes, and she didn't know how to answer: "Li Yong, believe me, there is a reason for all this......"
I couldn't listen anymore, and my heart was wrenching. I no longer believe any of her explanations.
In the days that followed, we began a long cold war. In front of the beautiful scenery of the mountain village, we feel as if we are in two separate worlds, cold and desolate.
The wife tried to communicate with me, tried to explain everything, but I couldn't forgive or ignore her lies. I felt miserable and helpless, and I didn't know what to do with this marriage. We had promised to spend our lives together, but now my heart was full of contradictions and doubts.
Now, we have been silent, and I feel my heart gradually cold. However, I also know very well that the outcome of this relationship is not just up to me. I need to calm down, clear my mind, and find a solution.
After arriving in the mountains, we began to enjoy the serene and peaceful environment. But when we walked into the hotel in a small village, something happened that I didn't expect.
We had just entered the hotel room when I accidentally stepped on my wife's foot. I thought she would forgive me as she had done before, but this time, she suddenly burst into tears. I asked her in a panic what was going on, but she didn't say a word, just buried her head and covered her face.
I didn't expect her to cry like this because of such a small thing, and I was overwhelmed and could only sit aside and wait for her emotions to calm down.
After she calmed down, she told me that her emotions were because she felt that she had been communicating less and less with me lately. She didn't think I treated her like a partner, and she didn't know what was going on in my heart. My harsh words and cold attitude made her feel alienated and lonely.
I felt guilty and puzzled after listening to it, because I always thought that we were communicating well. But in her eyes, I saw a deep sense of hopelessness and helplessness, and this feeling made me start to rethink our relationship.
I was extremely confused by this sudden conflict, but the deeper fear was that I could feel an irreparable rift between us. I don't know how we will face it in the future, I can only stay by her side silently, hoping that this trip will be an opportunity for us to re-examine our relationship.
For a long time, my wife and I fell silent. Actually, for me, this contradiction left me scratching my head. My wife's mistakes made me feel disappointed and hurt, but on the other hand, I can also understand her worries and fears. The conflict between us did not go away, but neither of us wanted this incident to be the end of our relationship.
As the sun gradually rises, we are no longer sleepy. Moments before my trip, I decided to start a sincere conversation.
"Leigh, this trip, I don't want us to continue to be silent. We need to talk about it and say what is in our hearts. "I broke the silence.
She bowed her head and said nothing.
"I've always felt that the trust between us is the most important thing, however, after this incident, I felt a little hurt. I really don't understand, why would you do that?"
She raised her head, her eyes filled with endless apologies, "I know I was wrong, I don't mean anything else, I'm just afraid of ......"
"Afraid of what?" I interrupted her gently.
She was silent for a moment, then said slowly, "I'm afraid of losing you." ”
"Lost me? Our relationship hasn't reached that point, do you? Do you think our relationship will be problematic?" I was shocked.
"No, that's not what it means. I just feel like you've been so nice to me and my daughter all these years, and I've been scared that one day, that's all going to change. ”
I listened silently as she spoke, and my heart was shaken by these words. Perhaps, the conflict between us is not simply a matter of trust, but a deep fear and uneasiness in our hearts.
"I'm sorry, Li Yong, I didn't communicate with you well, I just ......"
"I see, Leigh. Maybe in a way, both of us are afraid of losing each other. We need to slowly build more trust and understanding. "I shook her hand and tried to convey my understanding and tolerance with my actions.
She looked up at me with tears in her eyes, "I wish we could always be together." ”
We all know that this trip is no longer just for leisure, but to repair the contradictions between us. Despite this argument between us, I feel that our relationship is stronger and more precious.
On the way away from home for the trip, my wife and I held hands silently. Perhaps, contradictions will always exist, but we are all willing to face them with more tolerance and understanding. I hope that our relationship will become stronger and stronger, and that no external contradictions will weaken the bond between us. This trip is no longer just a landscape we walked together, but more like a journey of growth that we walked together.