My name is Wang Xiao, I am over 30 years old, and I have just passed three months of divorce. Last night, my ex-wife Xiaoyu suddenly appeared at the door of my rented small apartment and said to me with tears in her eyes: "Xiaoxiao, I was wrong, let's remarry." ”
Xiaoyu's sudden visit caught me off guard, and what was even more unexpected was that she made a request for remarriage. One of the reasons for our divorce was that her family, especially her younger brother Xiaodong, always felt unbearable for me. I felt like I wasn't marrying a wife, but a troublesome family.
I was silent for a moment, and then said, "Unless you cut ties with your mother's family and don't help your brother anymore, I can't think about it." ”
Xiaoyu was stunned, and the tears in her eyes began to slide. "Xiaoxiao, how can you be so ruthless?Xiaodong is still young, he needs me. ”
I didn't want to go back to that life, so I closed the door.
The next day, I went to my best friend Xiao Li's café. Xiao Li is my college classmate and has been running this small café for five years. After listening to me talk about last night, he shook his head: "Xiao, you are forcing her to make an impossible choice." ”
I sighed, "I know, but I've really had enough." ”
While we were chatting, Xiao Li's sister Xiaomei came in. Xiaomei is a lively and cheerful girl, and her personality is completely different from that of Xiao Li. As soon as she saw me, she joked, "Yo, our divorce hero is here again?".”
I couldn't smile bitterly, Xiaomei could always use her sense of humor to relieve my depression.
However, what I didn't expect was that Xiaomei's next words completely changed my plan: "Wang Xiao, do you know?She ...... in the light rain”
Xiaomei's words made me realize that the matter between Xiaoyu and her family is much more complicated than I imagined. I began to reconsider my decision, but I was still conflicted and confused.
Xiaomei looked at my expression, and her tone became serious: "Xiao, you may not know that Xiaoyu has been really sad lately. She divorced you, and her family blamed her. Her mother, in particular, has been urging her to find someone to marry and not let her remarry you. ”
I frowned, I didn't expect Xiaoyu's situation at home to be so difficult. I always thought she was spoiled by the family, but now it seems that the situation is not so simple.
Xiao Li interjected next to him: "Xiao, I think you should give Xiaoyu a chance, at least listen to her thoughts." ”
I nodded, feeling a little wavering. I decided to meet Xiaoyu again, at least to find out what she really thought.
That night, I met Xiaoyu in a quiet restaurant. Her face seemed much haggard than the last time they met. After we sat down, she was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Xiao, I know that my proposal to remarry was very sudden for you, but I really regret it. I'm willing to keep my distance from home, I just want to be with you. ”
I looked at her, and the contradiction in my heart deepened. Reminiscing about the beauty of our marriage, I can't help but think of the pain caused by her family.
Just as I was deep in thought, the door of the restaurant was pushed open, and Xiaoyu's mother walked in with Xiaodong. As soon as she saw me, her face suddenly became ugly: "Wang Xiao, what do you mean by this?"Want to torture my daughter again?”
Xiaoyu looked a little embarrassed, she held her mother's hand tightly: "Mom, I have something to say to Xiaoxiao, you go back first." ”
However, her mother apparently did not intend to leave there: "If I don't come, you plan to remarry this unconscionable man?"Xiaodong is still young, and he needs the support of our whole family. ”
Xiaodong looked cramped and uneasy, with his head down, not daring to look at me.
I took a deep breath and decided to face the problem head-on: "Auntie, I know that Xiaodong needs support, but my marriage with Xiaoyu can't just revolve around supporting my brother. We also need to have our own space and life. ”
Xiaoyu's mother sneered: "You want us to leave Xiaodong alone, right?"You young people, selfish. ”
I looked at Xiaoyu, her eyes full of helplessness. It dawned on me that this argument would not come to fruition. I stood up: "Auntie, I just want to have a good talk with Xiaoyu." I'm not indifferent to Xiaodong about Xiaodong, but we need a balance. ”
Xiaoyu's mother glanced at me, pulled Xiaodong and left. Xiaoyu looked at their departing backs, tears welling up in her eyes again.
I asked softly, "Xiaoyu, are you really willing to keep your distance from your family for the sake of our relationship?"She nodded, but I could tell she was conflicted.
Our conversation was interrupted because my phone rang. It was my only relative, my sister Xiaofen, who called. She has supported me since my divorce. I apologized to Xiaoyu and took the **.
Xiao, how are you?I heard that Xiaoyu asked you to remarry?Xiaofen's voice was full of concern.
I sighed: "Yes, sister, I'll be with her now." Things are complicated. ”
Xiaofen was silent for a moment, and then said, "Xiao, no matter what, you have to think about it carefully. Stop being influenced by her family, your own well-being is paramount. ”
After hanging up, I turned to look at Xiaoyu, who was still sitting there, tears rolling in her eyes.
Light rain, I need some time to think. Our relationship shouldn't just be about escaping the pressures of your home. We need to really solve the problem. I tried to make my words as gentle as possible.
Xiaoyu nodded, and tears finally fell: "I know, Xiaoxiao." I'll give you time. I just hope that we will have a chance to start over. ”
We didn't say anything more and went home. That night, I tossed and turned, thinking about our relationship and the future.
The next day, I decided to talk to Xiaoyu's younger brother, Xiaodong. I need to know more about their family. I asked him to meet him at a nearby park.
Xiaodong looked a little nervous, but he still came. We sat on a park bench, and I asked straight to the point, "Xiaodong, do you know the reason why your sister and I divorced?"”
Xiaodong lowered his head and said in a small voice: "I know it's because I ......."Because the family always asks you to help. ”
I sighed: "Xiaodong, it's not that I hate you, but you need to understand that marriage shouldn't be such a sacrifice. You should also learn to be independent. ”
Xiaodong raised his head, a little confused in his eyes: "I don't want to trouble you all the time." But I'm still in college, and I don't know what to do. ”
I looked at him and felt a little unbearable: "Xiaodong, I didn't mean to abandon you. But you need to grow and become someone who can take responsibility independently. ”
We talked for a long time, and I tried to make him understand that his growth was important to him and to us.
After leaving the park, I felt like I needed to talk to Xiaoyu again. I sent her a message asking her to meet in the evening.
In the evening, we met in a small restaurant. I spoke straight to my thoughts: "Xiaoyu, I feel like we need a fresh start, but not a return to the past. We need to build a healthy relationship that is no longer distracted by your home. ”
Xiaoyu looked at me with some hesitation in her eyes: "Xiaoxiao, I'm willing to try." But I'm worried about what my mom and Xiaodong will think. ”
I shook her hand: "We can face each other together, but you need to be on our side first." ”
Xiaoyu nodded, and finally showed a hint of determination in her eyes.
We decided to keep our distance for a while, take care of our own things, and then slowly try to get back together. I know it's not going to be easy, but at least we're willing to try, and it's already a start.
Over the next few weeks, Xiaoyu and I struggled to adjust ourselves. I started to focus more on my work while also thinking about how to build a healthier relationship. Xiaoyu is trying to communicate with her family, trying to make them understand her choice.
One night, when I was alone at home tidying up my old things, my phone rang and it was a light rain.
Xiaoxiao, I just talked to my mother and Xiaodong for a long time. I told them that I needed to be independent, and so did our relationship. Her voice sounded tired.
I put down my belongings and listened intently: "What do they say?".”
Mom was angry at first, but then seemed to understand a little. Xiaodong also said that he would try to learn to be independent. Xiaoyu's voice carried a glimmer of hope.
I smiled slightly, "That's a good start, Xiaoyu." ”
My sister Xiaofen also gave me a lot of support as we reconnected. She often came to my house, chatted with me, and helped me analyze the situation.
Once, when Xiaofen came to my house, she saw me looking through the past and Xiaoyu's **, she sat next to me and whispered, "Xiao, people always have to look forward." If you and Xiaoyu decide to start over, give each other a fresh chance. ”
I nodded, knowing in my heart that no matter what the future holds, I would try to get out of the shadows of the past.
A few days later, Xiaoyu asked me out for a walk. We were walking by the river, and she suddenly stopped and looked at me: "Xiaoxiao, I think we can try to date again, like when we first met." Take your time, don't rush. ”
I looked into her firm and sincere eyes: "I agree, Xiaoyu. Let's start from scratch. ”
From that day on, we slowly got to know each other as we did when we first met, and worked hard to make new connections. We watched movies, had dinner together, and sometimes just walked and chatted together. We are all working hard to make the relationship more mature and healthy.
At the same time, I also maintained a certain contact with Xiaodong. I found out that he was really trying to be a more independent person. He started working part-time and learned to manage his life and finances. I am relieved to see the changes in him.
As the days passed, our relationship slowly improved. Until one day, Xiaoyu offered to go on a trip together.
Xiaoxiao, I feel like we should go to a new place and create some good memories for our relationship. "Xiaoyu's proposal surprised me a little, but I quickly agreed.
We chose a small town by the sea with beautiful scenery and peaceful atmosphere. In that town, it was as if we had forgotten all our worries and stresses. We strolled along the seaside together, watched the sunrise and sunset together, and tasted the local food together.
During that trip, I noticed that our relationship was gradually warming. We got to know and get closer to each other more deeply, as if we had regained the strong feelings we once had. Whenever we strolled hand in hand on the beach, I could feel Xiaoyu's attachment and infinite trust in me.
On the last night of the trip, we sat on the beach and listened to the sound of the waves crashing. Xiaoyu snuggled on my shoulder and whispered, "Xiaoxiao, this trip made me feel like our relationship was back to the past. ”
I hugged her tightly and felt her warm body temperature: "Yes, Xiaoyu, I feel the same way. What we need is time and patience to give each other room to grow. ”
At that moment, I knew that although there is a long way to go, as long as we support each other, no matter what difficulties we encounter, it will not be enough to knock us down!