Chapter 1: Introduction
At ten o'clock in the evening, the nightlife has just begun. I casually put on some clothes and went out, found a barbecue stand on the side of the road, ordered some roasted kidneys and a few beers, and ate them.
A bunch of people gradually gathered around him, basically all of them came with friends, and the most unfortunate ones were the two of them. Listening to the laughter from their chat, I couldn't help but feel a little emotional. A few years ago, there was a group of people around me, laughing and grieving together.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but light a cigarette and smack it hard; He picked up the remaining half bottle of wine in front of him and drained it in one go. After getting up and settling the bill, he left the crowd alone.
It's autumn, it's getting colder, and I'm not wearing any clothes, so I can't help but shiver. "It's cold." I muttered to myself, and a mist began to appear in front of me.
Through this layer of mist, it seems that I see those individuals, playing together, talking and laughing, familiar people.
Staggering home, I felt to the desk, opened the drawer with the key, and took out a delicate little wooden box. Even if I haven't opened it for a long time, I clean it regularly and there is no dust on the surface.
I carried it to the bed, took the key from the bedside table, and opened it carefully; A woody scent followed.
Inside was a photo album, a notebook, and some letters.
I pulled out the album and flipped through the pages. After a moment, the gaze rests on a photograph. It was a group photo of us, and everyone had a smile on their faces, a smile from the heart, a smile without worry.
Tears gradually fell uncontrollably, wetting the photo. I closed the album, covered my face, and lay on the bed.
After a while, I got up and opened the notebook again, which was the oath and wish of several of us, all written down in this notebook.
There were several letters scattered around, but I didn't have the courage to open them, because they represented separation. It hasn't been touched since the first time it was disassembled. To this day, I don't dare to face it.
Once upon a time, a few of us were still sitting together and playing around, talking and laughing. Nowadays, people go to tea and cool, and people go to disperse.
Thinking of this, my hand couldn't help but reach for my pocket, take out a cigarette, and light it. At this point, I understood why he was so fond of smoking at that time.
"A cigarette relieves a thousand sorrows." It's something he often says. I thought it was ridiculous at the time, but now I have to admit it.
People, that's how contradictory they are.
After smoking, I buried my head in the quilt and was getting ready for bed. A series of knocks on the door reached my ears. "It's so late, who?" I said to myself.
Maybe I was slow, and the knock on the door was a little quicker. "It's coming! Don't knock! I yelled, then got out of bed and went barefoot to open the door.
Outside the door stood a girl wearing a denim suit, light makeup, and a ponytail, looking very delicate. "Why is it so slow to open a door, is it a tortoise?" She muttered as she walked in, "It's a little cold, go in and say." ”
This girl's name is Bai Lan, my high school classmate, and she has a very good relationship. After graduating, I kept in touch with her. It's also one of the people in the photo just now.
I closed the door and sat down on the couch. She skillfully fetched the cup, fetched the water, and sat down across from me. Staring at me while drinking water.
"What's so nice about it, I have hemorrhoids on my face?" I'm half-joking. She put down the cup and said, "Why are your eyes red?" Just finished crying? I snorted, "Why are you here, is there something wrong?" ”
She obviously knew that I was changing the subject, so she didn't delve into it, and followed my words, "It's okay, can't you look at your old classmate?" ”
I smiled, said nothing, and kept looking at her. Because I knew she wouldn't waste time talking to me in person unless she had something important.
Bai Lan obviously knew what I was thinking, sighed, shook her head and said, "You still know me, okay, I won't beat around the bush, let's just tell you, Suqi is getting married." ”
I was stunned, and it took me a while to react, "Yes, then you can bless her on my behalf." "As I spoke, I heard my voice trembling.
Bai Lan didn't laugh at me, because she knew what I was thinking. "Are you sure you'll see her again?" "No, it doesn't make any sense. I am sorry for her and wish her happiness. I shook my head and refused.
"I know, I'll tell her; It's not early, you go to bed early, don't think so much. After she finished speaking, she got up and left, not forgetting to take the disposable cup and throw it away.
After she left, I leaned back on the sofa and began to reminisce, reminiscing about that time when I was young and ignorant. Before I knew it, I fell asleep.