“It takes time to realize mistakes.”
She told me every regret she felt when he left. Nobody forced her to say ‘I do’ or ‘Yes, I will marry you’. She just did.
I asked her, “Didn’t you told me that you knew and felt that he’s the right one? How come you said those words to him?” She just answered, “Because that night, all of Ethan’s memories came up to my senses and I’d never thought Nathan’s going to take it seriously.” “Both of you still didn’t heal about Ethan’s death. As a brother, he will definitely not heal just as much as you because you’re Ethan’s girlfriend. That’s what I’ve been telling you from the start, you should’ve observed and realize first if it’s Nathan you want to spend your whole life with or you’re just seeing Ethan’s similarities with Nathan.” She embraced me and said, “I should’ve listened to you Lea. If I took your advice then this wouldn’t have happened. Nathan’s family wouldn’t have been disappointed about me marrying him.” I smiled and tapped her back, “You listened. You just didn’t do what I advised you to do. But it’s alright Nhix, everybody makes mistakes. So now, what are you going to do with Nathan and his family?” She sipped a little of red wine and said, “I will call him and tell him to come home tonight. I really miss him. And this time Lea, I know that I really love him. I’m not seeing Ethan in him anymore which is what I did during these past months of our marriage. I regret taking him for granted. Knowing that he’ll always be there falling head over heels for me..” I smiled and said, “That’s my girl.” She embraced me again and said, “Thank you Lea for opening my eyes. You really know what to do when it comes to this stuff. Why don’t you find yourself a guy to live your life with too?” I suddenly shed a tear and said, “Because the man I want to be with is happily living his life with his wife now.” She unwrapped her arms around me and said, “What are you talking about Lea?” I stood up and said while watching the pale dark sky tonight, “I loved Nathan just as much as you loved Ethan. But when the day came when he told me about him wanting to marry you, I felt like I died. Because you’re my sister Nhix, I’ve seen your agony when you lost Ethan and I won’t let you stay long in that agony. I’d rather see you happy.” Tears start to come out and she held my hand, “Giving up what you feel for Nathan for me.. it’s the most stupid thing I heard Lea.” I took my hand back and said, “And since that day you got married, it felt as if Nathan was dead. And I realized, that I have chosen to exchange places with you. From that day, I knew and felt about the agony you felt caused by Ethan’s death. Now, I’m helping you work it out with Nathan because I know how much he needs you.” I fell on the floor crying when suddenly the door opened. It was Nathan, “What did you just say Lea?” Nhix and I were both stunned.
