My name is Li Chao, I am 28 years old and I am a programmer. I live alone in an old-fashioned two-bedroom apartment in the Midtown District. Downstairs is the company where I work. Every day after work, I went upstairs by myself, opened the door, and was faced with empty rooms and piles of takeout boxes. Maybe because I'm busy with work, I don't have time to meet any friends, let alone girlfriends, and every day after work, I am with my mobile phone and takeaway box.
I don't know much about my neighbors either. There is a family of three living next door to me, and there are constant quarrels all year round. My upstairs was a middle-aged man, an alcoholic, and often staggered upstairs in the middle of the night drunk. My most familiar neighbor is probably my cousin on the other side, a sweet-looking little girl who looks like she is in her early twenties. She often appears with a tall and handsome boyfriend, and she seems to be very affectionate.
I saw that my cousin was disheveled, with clear tear stains on her face, and she was carrying a large suitcase in her hand, looking very embarrassed. I looked at her with some surprise: "Cousin, what's wrong with you?".What's going on?”
I hurriedly welcomed my cousin into the room, and as soon as my cousin entered the door, she fell on the sofa as if she had lost her strength. I looked at her sad appearance and couldn't help but feel a little distressed.
What the hell is going on?Do you need help?I asked with concern.
My cousin sobbed and said what had happened. It turned out that my cousin and my boyfriend had often quarreled recently, and today my boyfriend turned his face directly at home, threw my cousin out with all the luggage, and cut off my cousin on the spot. My cousin was homeless and too embarrassed to find a friend, so she had to knock on my door for help.
Cousin, you can stay with me for a few days, and then find a way to deal with it when you calm down. I looked at my tear-stained cousin and said.
My cousin sniffed and looked at me with grateful eyes, "Thank you upstairs, thank you so much." I promise to stay only a few days and never bother you. ”
I nodded, stood up and said, "Then I'll help you move your luggage into the bedroom first." ”
One weekend at noon, I finally couldn't take it anymore and decided to have a good talk with my cousin.
Cousin, how long are you going to stay with me?I asked as gently as I could.
My cousin looked back at me and was a little puzzled: "What's the matter, upstairs, is there anything inconvenient for me to live here with you?"”
Upstairs!My cousin's eyes widened, and her tone was a little excited, "I don't have anything now, can you bear to let me go?"”
Seeing her begging like this, I couldn't bear to force it anymore, so I could only let her for the time being. I was a soft-hearted person, and I really didn't have a problem with my cousin, so I had to agree to let her live for a while. My cousin immediately smiled happily, pulled me to the couch and sat down, turned on the TV and looked up the TV series.
I shook my head helplessly and decided to observe for a while. Maybe in a few days my cousin will have a new place to go, and I'll just remind her then.
However, I was still naïve. A week passed quickly, and my cousin not only had no intention of leaving, but instead made my apartment her home. Her things were sorted out beyond recognition, and all my preferences had to be completely in line with her aesthetic. When I objected or suggested, she would cry and threaten me to give in.
I started to get a little irritable and regret it. I just gave her a place to live temporarily, but I didn't expect her to completely take advantage of my family, and now that the whole house has been rearranged by her, I am as helpless as an outsider.
In this way, my cousin and I have been living together for more than a month. My cousin turned my apartment into her ideal "little home", and all traces of my own belonging were transformed by her. I often felt very irritable, but for the sake of our neighbor's years of affection, I still didn't choose to kick my cousin out.
Until one day, I saw a scene that terrified me.
I came home from work that day, and as soon as I opened the door, I saw my cousin wandering around the living room in my shirt. My shirt was noticeably too wide for her, and her legs barely covered her thighs.
What are you doing in my clothes!I shouted angrily.
My cousin didn't feel embarrassed at all, but looked at me with a smile and an intimate attitude: "Upstairs, I just want to try on your clothes, it feels good." ”
I noticed that her makeup was more elaborate than usual, and her lips were painted with bright red lipstick. She approached me step by step, and I couldn't help but take two steps back to distance myself from her.
Nope!The cousin suddenly burst into a high-pitched shout, and her whole little face was distorted with anger.
I was startled by her sudden anger and took a step back. My cousin suddenly became crazy: "You selfish ghost, didn't you promise to help me when I took refuge in you?"Now you're going to drive me away, I can still go!If you do this, you will not be saved!”
I still wanted to explain, but my cousin had already strode up to me and grabbed my arm: "Listen, if you dare to drive me away, I will jump off the building and commit suicide, and my ghost will not let you go at that time!".”
Faced with my cousin's frantic appearance, I was speechless. She hugged my arm and looked at me pitifully with her eyes, and my heart softened at once.
Maybe I can tolerate her for a little longer, I think. So I patted the back of her hand gently: "Okay, you can continue to live for the time being." But stop wearing my clothes. ”
When my cousin heard this, she immediately smiled happily and hugged me tightly like a chick that had only found a hen. I sighed helplessly and gently pushed her away and went upstairs.
I have a hunch that this matter is not that simple, but I really can't help my cousin. I decided to observe for a few more days and try to think of a way to get the best of both worlds and help my cousin and reclaim my own living space.
After that day, I became more cautious about my cousin. I no longer brought up the topic of asking her to leave, for fear of triggering her emotional outburst again. My cousin seemed to notice the change in me, and her attitude became more intimate, often smiling at me, and occasionally holding my arm to be coquettish.
I kept a polite distance from her, but I didn't like it in my heart.
One day, my cousin came running and knocked on my bedroom door. I opened the door and saw that her eyes were red, as if she had just cried.
What's wrong cousin?I asked with concern.
I looked at her sad appearance, and I was very upset: "No, cousin, I can understand your helplessness." ”
My eyes widened in surprise. It turns out that my cousin likes me, and it's all out of her wishful thinking!
Cousin, you shouldn't force me to stay with me in this way. I whispered, "If you like me, you should tell me directly, instead of forcing me to conform through these means." ”
Looking at her painful appearance, my heart began to waver. Maybe I can give her a chance, after all, feelings are not forced. So I hesitated for a moment and nodded.
My cousin happily hugged me and jumped up. Since then, she has become soft and considerate towards me, no longer transgressing boundaries, and will often communicate with me warmly, and I can see that she is sincerely pursuing me.
And I gradually discovered that my cousin's inner beauty did not match her appearance. Maybe, I can give her a chance, give us a chance.
After this series of ups and downs, my relationship with my cousin has undergone subtle changes. The cousin is no longer as domineering and presumptuous as she was at the beginning, but is replaced by a gentle and considerate care. She would prepare me dinner and slippers when I came home from work, invite me for a weekend walk, and take care of my progress. I also gradually discovered the shining light in her, her intelligent and humorous heart, and her cheerful and warm personality. Before I knew it, I also had a crush on her.