My raced intensely.
When Qin, he remained silent a long time.
I knew a year was a long time.
I also found it hard part him.
But isn't everything in life.
Nor it the entirety my existence.
I wanted become the best version myself.
Whether in or excellence.
'Do what want. I'll wait at home.'
This was Qin's final answer.
He told although reluctant,
and long-distance might change us,
he wouldn't let selfishness stop my growth.
Later while studying abroad,
my mother revealed during a video call:
'Your father was hospitalized recently stomach perforation.'
I was shocked, having known nothing.
She reassured recovered,
'Thanks Lu.'
'When your father collapsed, trembled calling 120.
Lu Qin regularly checked us he your dad hospital.'
Tears welled up whispered:
'Meeting was my greatest blessing.'
7.
Excelling academically, completed exchange studies 2 months early.
My British mentor offered a job, which declined.
'My husband waits in China,' explained.
That night, secretly flew back.
At Qin's lecture in A University,
I in flowers.
There he stood black suit, handsome ever,
making dry codes come alive.
When a student confessed him,
I rose wearing sunglasses (for drama),
declaring: 'He's mine!'
Lu Qin's eyes shone surprise and joy.
'When did return?'
'Just landed. Surprise!' grinned.
Ignoring students, he whispered hoarsely:
'Welcome home, my love.'
8.
That night, Qin thoroughly.
As he bathe, lay dazed.
'Apologies, lost control,' he said.
Considering I'd left a year, forgave him.
But next day again!
His whispers 'Momo'
nearly sent heaven.
After a protested.
Even when he promised restraint,
I moved guest room.
Midnight found -
he'd in, clinging tight.
'Momo, missed this year,' he murmured.
I corrected: '4 months 9 days we met七夕节!'
His sweet words melted me.
As we kissed, things escalated...
Before exhaustion me,
I saw his smile again!
Next morning, evading his kisses,
I croaked: 'Professor Lu, this harassment.'
He caressing my face:
'Time rise, wife.'
Sunlight silhouetted his sweater-clad figure.
I him, kissing his cheek:
'Good morning, Professor~'
In his embrace, time stood still.
Our story ends.
(The End)
