Traveling for business is always a nuisance for me. Not only do you have to deal with the trivialities of business occasions, but you also have to get used to the lonely hotel life. This time, I once again embarked on the journey away from home, but this business trip was destined to become an indelible storm in my life.
In the morning, I hurried out of the house to say goodbye to my wife and two lively and lovely children. Perhaps it was because of the frequency of these separations that I longed to be warmly welcomed by my family on the way home. But this time the mood to go home seems to be particularly heavy.
After getting off the plane, I made a beeline for the meeting place. After spending the whole afternoon on business, I chose to go to a local tavern to relax. The tavern is dimly lit, as if providing a hint of solace for a weary soul. As I savored the wine, a familiar laugh reached my ears.
I subconsciously looked back, but I saw a figure in the crowd that surprised me - it was my ex-girlfriend, Xiaoya. Xiaoya and I used to be college sweethearts, but because of life, we eventually separated. She stood there, smiling, as if she had stepped back in time and taken us back to the old days.
Hi, how could it be you?Xiaoya waved at me, her smile with a hint of mixed emotion.
I stood up and walked towards her with a smile: "Xiaoya, long time no see." ”
We sat down in a corner of the tavern and began to talk about each other. Xiaoya told me that she had recently returned to the city for work, and I briefly explained the purpose of my trip. Chatting and chatting, we found that we still have deep memories of each other, as if the relationship in those years has not been diluted by time.
As we had our fill, our conversation grew deeper. Xiaoya talks about her work and life, and I talk about the pressures I have on my family and career. Perhaps because of the effect of alcohol, our topic became more and more sensitive, and slowly involved each other's families.
Are you married?Xiao Ya asked suddenly, her eyes revealing a hint of hesitation.
I fell silent, not knowing how to answer. Eventually, I shook my head: "I'm married and have two children. ”
Xiao Ya smiled slightly, but was a little gloomy: "Congratulations, you have lived a happy life." ”
My heart was a little heavy because I understood that this might be the final outcome between us. We had good times in the past, but real life has taken us down a different path.
Soon after, I said goodbye to Xiaoya and returned to the hotel. Lying in bed, I was lost in thought. That familiar smile, that former relationship, made me fall into an indescribable emotional fluctuation. In my memories, I began to reflect on my life and whether it was really as happy as I thought it was
I spent the next few days thinking. When I got home, I tried to spend more time with my family, but I couldn't calm down. The intertwining of family and former relationships made me feel extremely conflicted.
One night, my wife and I sat in the living room and were silent for a while. I finally decided to break the silence and said, "I feel like something is missing between us. ”
My wife looked at me with a look of doubt and a hint of concern in her eyes: "What's wrong with you?".Did you encounter something outside?”
I fell silent, not knowing how to speak. Eventually, I decided to be honest: "I bumped into a former girlfriend on a business trip, and we talked a lot. I began to wonder if our marriage was really as perfect as we thought it would be. ”
After hearing this, his wife frowned slightly and was silent for a moment. Eventually, she whispered, "Every marriage comes with some difficulties, but the key is that we overcome them together." We've had good times, so why not try to create more?”
These words made me think deeply. Perhaps, while pursuing the past, I neglect the happiness of the present. Marriage is not only passion and romance, but also a life that requires the joint efforts of both parties. I decided to re-examine my family and give my wife and children more love and companionship.
As the days passed, I gradually let go of the entanglements I once had. Although the re-encounter with Xiaoya made me think about life again, in the end, I chose to cherish the happiness in front of me. With my family by my side, I have learned to better balance my career and family and make my life more fulfilling.
This business trip was a huge change of emotion. From the confusion I once had to the firmness I am now, I have learned to cherish the happiness in front of me. Perhaps, fate is like this, always in a chance encounter, giving us a chance to start over. And I am willing to work hard to manage the happiness that was once neglected and regain the warmth of the family.