We left and since their way home was different from mine, they went ahead. I waited by the roadside for
a taxi.
On a midsummer night, the breeze carried a hint of warmth, making it quite pleasant to stand outside. I heard footsteps behind me and turned around to find Nash.
He took a drag of his cigarette, “What Yvonne said earlier, don’t take it to heart. She talks tough but has a soft heart. She didn’t mean to target you.
I gazed into the distant neon lights of the city, suddenly feeling that the city was vast, and I was no different from an ant in it. I had an epiphany that there were vast horizons with stars and seas waiting for me to conquer, and getting caught up in drama with these worthless men and women was a waste of time.
“Nash, let me tell you a secret, or maybe it’s not a secret at all. I really did like you before,” I said, not waiting for Nash’s response. “But then I realized that you weren’t worth my affection. You’re just a lousy person, and liking you was my mistake. Also, I’ve always wanted to ask you, are you happy with Yvonne?”
Nash’s eyes showed a hint of scrutiny, then quickly settled on me. “You… you’ve also come back?!”
I didn’t intend to keep it a secret from him and nodded, saying, “Yes, I’ve returned. That night when you passed me by and said that sentence as you were sent to the hospital, I knew, you’ve also come back.
Nash remained silent for a while and finally said, “I’m sorry, I was too extreme in the previous life, and 1 did those things to you.”
