At her birthday party, someone teased my girlfriend, Natalya Patton, asking, "Who do you think is more unforgettable? Your ex or your current boyfriend?"
After hesitating for a moment, Natalya replied, "My ex."
Taking such an opportunity, her ex asked, "If you were not with Kendall Powell, would I have a chance?"
In a low voice, Natalya answered, "Yes."
Everyone was shocked by the conversation, looking at me sympathetically. They all thought that I would fly into a rage on the spot.
But I said calmly, "Since the situation has come to this, why don't you two get back together?"
***
Late at night, it was raining heavily. It was on the eve of our wedding.
I was discussing the wedding arrangements with Natalya.
But her cell phone rang. Her ex-boyfriend, Spencer Horne, had just been divorced. He was crying his heart out.
Without hesitation, Natalya changed her clothes and embraced the heavy rain to comfort Spencer.
I stopped her, but she left resolutely.
Looking at the pouring rain outside, I dialed her number to persuade her to return. She scolded me for being too controlling, accusing me of being inconsiderate. Then she hung up the phone.
I came to the balcony and looked into the night. Through the pouring rain and lightning, I felt that the whole world had become silent.
After five years, our relationship was on the verge of bearing fruit. Everything I cared about probably was not as important as her ex-boyfriend.
Soon, Natalya sent a message. [I will marry you, but Spencer needs me more now.]
