Classic sad love story: The Amber of Love Lost in Freedom
After marriage, Mei gradually realized that he wasn’t the man with a magnanimous heart she had imagined him to be.
Every time Mei decided to give up on this love, she would think of how caring and considerate he was towards her. The more she thought about it, the more her frustration would collapse in an instant, and she would once again find herself “happily” trapped in the whirlpool of love.
Mei remembered that during their honeymoon, her colleague Ali called to check in. Mei started chatting with him on the phone. It had been a long time since she had seen her friend, and she was thrilled and touched that he remembered to call her. Her excitement and happiness were written all over her face during their conversation.
As soon as she hung up the phone, Mei realized that he had been standing by her side the entire time, listening to their conversation. Although he didn’t say anything, his livid face revealed his blame and anger towards her.
Mei found it impossible to explain to him, as Ali was just a colleague from work, and there was no need to explain. That night was their first silent night since they got married, and it was also the first night that felt unbearable for both of them.
The next morning, he still got up on time and brought Mei freshly toasted bread and a cup of rich, aromatic hot milk… This made Mei feel a twinge of guilt deep in her heart.
That afternoon, Mei received a call inviting her to a class reunion. Instantly, she thought he might not be happy about it. She wanted to find an excuse to refuse, but under her classmates’ urging, Mei still went.
That evening, he called her repeatedly, making Mei feel humiliated in front of her classmates. Thinking of his anxious face and that livid expression, Mei, despite her classmates’ mockery, got up and went home.
The moment she stepped into the house, Mei thought he would certainly scold her. But instead, he walked into another room with a livid face, without arguing. Before bed, he still brought her a basin of warm water, saying that soaking her feet would help her relax and sleep well.
That night, Mei lay awake for a long time, feeling a lump in her chest. In the darkness, she blinked and inadvertently shed bitter tears.
Since then, Mei no longer wanted to see his livid face, nor did she want to endure the loneliness brought by their “silent treatment.” She declined all social engagements and gradually lost her friends, making home her entire world.
Others saw Mei living a happy life, but she felt like she was just another key on his waistband, unable to find joy.
One day, Mei took her son to see an exhibition of butterfly and insect specimens. When she saw a rare specimen of a beautiful insect encased in amber, Mei’s heart was suddenly pierced with pain, and she thought of her own love.
Indeed, in love, care and affection are important, but a love without freedom is nothing more than amber, trapping the fleeting happiness of life in a hardened fossil.
Thank you for reading! ” Sitestorys “
