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On the day I decided to return to the country,I was extremely nervous.I rubbed my phone repeatedly in my hands before finally pressing that familiar number.
Unexpectedly,he answered the phone immediately.Christopher's voice was trembling,"Amanda."Just by hearing my name,I burst into tears.
He said on the other end,"Don't cry.What happened?I'll come to you right away."
I said,"I miss you so much,Christopher.I miss you so much."
I didn't notice at that time that he was silent for a long time on the other end.He said,"I miss you too,Amanda.I miss you too."
My voice was full of excitement,"Christopher,do you still love me?I'm coming back to the country to find you,and we'll never be apart again."
Christopher was silent again.It took him a long time to say,"Okay,Amanda.Come back,and we'll never be apart again."
Now I can recall Christopher's abnormality at that time,but it was still a step too late.I don't know what the situation is between Christopher and Dora.
But I still made Dora sad.In her eyes,I stole her happiness and took away her lover.She had finally managed to make the person she loved pay attention to her,but with just a phone call from me,everything she had was destroyed.
When Christopher came back,it was already twelve o'clock at night.He walked in unsteadily,but he still tried to lighten his steps.
He turned on a small spotlight.When he turned around and saw me on the sofa,he stopped in his tracks.
"Amanda,why haven't you gone to bed?Were you waiting for me?"
I walked over and gently hugged him in my arms,"Yes,I was waiting for you."
He froze for a moment,then immediately put his head on my shoulder.I smelled the alcohol on him and asked,"Why did you drink so much?"
He was silent for a moment and said in a low voice,"I had dinner with a client.I couldn't avoid drinking a little."
I patted his back,"Remember to drink less in the future.It's not good for your stomach."
He hugged me tighter,"Okay,I'll listen to you."
I helped him to the bathroom,wiped his face,and washed his hands.The hand sanitizer created a lot of foam in my palms.I held his big hand,with distinct knuckles and slender fingers,and rubbed it little by little,then rinsed it clean with water bit by bit.
He suddenly laughed and leaned on my back,"Amanda,what's wrong with you today?You're so good."
I sniffled,"Christopher,don't go to bed too late in the future.Staying up late is bad for your health."
He laughed again,"I know,Mrs.Johnson."
When I heard him call me"Mrs.Johnson",I was stunned for a moment,but I still quickly shook off that feeling.
It wasn't until he hung on me like a doll and got into bed that I pushed him away.
I kissed the back of his hand,"Love yourself well so that you can love others well.In the future,pay more attention to your own heart."
Christopher finally noticed that something was wrong with me.His eyes became sharp,"Amanda,what's wrong?What happened?"
I smiled,yawned,and said,"Go to sleep.I'm so tired from waiting for you so long."
What's the point of bringing up the truth that I've seen and discussing it between the two of us?Our relationship was pure from the very beginning,without any unnecessary things mixed in.
This was the first time I slept facing him after returning to the country.I nestled in his arms and had a long,dreamless sleep.
In the morning,I counted his eyelashes one by one,and then kissed his eyebrows and eyes.After he caught my hand,I got up with a smile.
I made his favorite breakfast for him and cleaned the house thoroughly.
When Christopher was leaving,he hugged me and didn't want to let go,"Amanda,it's my good fortune to be able to marry you."
I didn't say anything.I said goodbye to him seriously,"Christopher,goodbye."
He said,"We'll see each other soon."I just smiled.
In fact,he only casually mentioned the proposal in the kitchen that day and also mentioned it when he was trying to hurt Dora.
He thought I had already agreed,but we clearly hadn't talked about this matter seriously.
After Christopher left,I took one last look at this home.It was clean,bright,warm,and dry.
I put the key to the house on the entryway cabinet and then placed the envelope I had already written under the key.
I picked up the only suitcase I brought back from abroad,turned around,and walked out.
Christopher Johnson,all my beautiful memories are related to you.I have never regretted meeting you for a single moment.
His place in my heart is worthy of me saying goodbye to him properly.In the past,he had also risked everything for me.At this moment,I accept it.I accept that I won't be affected by his joys and sorrows anymore,that I won't be worried about gains and losses,that I won't deny myself,and that I won't be cautious and hesitant anymore.
