Love Contract

Chapter 78 Go Back To See Her

'Autumn came earlier than it did six years ago.

I am sitting in a train going to R City. Beside me, Frank is taking a rest with his eyes closed.

Every year, I would take this train to see you. Outside the window, the scenery has not changed. My missing for you has remained unchanged either. Sansa, do you know how much I miss you?

I turn my head and gaze at Frank's side face. He really looks like you. He is happy. Sansa, if you know it, you'll be happy too, right?

The train continues to run and it will eventually arrive at our destination in no time. I feel tired as well. I close my eyes and hope I will not think about you.'

R City was Frank and Sansa's hometown. At that time, William's father took him and his mother to settle in America. However, business made his father travel around.

It was a year later that he lived next to their home in R City. There he met Frank and Sansa and spent his happiest days there. Because of them, he was able to survive his sad days when his mother had passed away. 'There are so many things in my mind that I could not calm down and rest. It will take quite some time before we reach the station. How could I kill the boring time?

I lower my head and find the wedding ring on my left hand.

I reach out to touch it. I haven't looked at it carefully before.

I recall the moment when I had asked Kevin to buy it.

Pick an expensive but a simple one. I remember telling him this. I did not expect that I would wear this ring on my finger for a long time.

Mary.

For some reason, I will feel sad whenever I think of her name.

I remember her asking me who had bought the ring. She looked at me expectantly and I could not forget her face.

What a fool! Who else did she think bought this ring?

It turns out that all these details are always in my mind.'

"What are you thinking about? Why does it seem that you were in a deep thought?" Frank suddenly asked. "Nothing." William came to his senses immediately and looked at Frank who looked dazed. His heart softened at the sight of him. "Do you want to sleep more?"

"No. I feel tired sitting while sleeping."

"Have a good rest after we arrive."

"Okay." Frank nodded and smiled.

'I like seeing that expression of him. He really looks like his sister. I reach out my hand and gently rub his soft hair. Many years ago, when I touched Sansa's head, she would always get angry.'

"Hey!" All of a sudden, Frank leaned over and smirked at William. "Aren't you afraid that others will find out our relationship?"

"Are you afraid?" William smiled.

Frank stopped laughing and stared at him. "I'm not afraid."

With his firm expression, he seemed that he was fearless as long as he was with William. Such an expression made William want to avoid him before. But now, he had accepted it.

"I'm not afraid either," he said in a low voice. As expected, he saw Frank smile coyly.

'Sometimes, I would feel sorry for the person in front of me. We grew up together. He has been my brother that I have always wanted to protect. How much courage would he need to help him come this far?

I slowly stretch out my hand to him.'

"Hmm?" Frank looked at William in confusion.

"Hand." William grabbed his left hand and tried to give him some strength.

"William..." He could feel in his voice that he was suppressing his sobs.

"Sit well. We'll be there soon." 'I close my eyes once again, but feel a scorching gaze at me.

When we get off the train, we feel a gust of the autumn breeze.

Frank and I ride a car back to his hometown. There are several local housekeepers and servants in Liang Family villa. They have already prepared something for us even before we arrive.

They knew we would come back to see Sansa at this time of the year.

Whenever I came back every year, I would walk around the villa and reminisce our memories everywhere. I believe I could only recall the past in this way.

We planted a seedling in the yard before. Now, it has grown into a tree as thick as a child's arm.

The rooms where we used to play as kids are still here. The laughter is still in my ears but the person at that time is not here anymore.'

"William, are you thinking about the past again?" The butler suddenly came over.

"Yes." William smiled and touched the table in front of the window.

"It's been six years, William," said the butler with a melancholic look. "You have already moved on, haven't you? Miss Sansa's death is not your fault. You don't have to..."

William frowned subconsciously. "I volunteered to be with him."

The butler looked at him and sighed for a long time.

"William, what are you talking about with the butler again?" Frank asked as he walked down the stairs.

"Nothing." William said as he put his hands in the pockets. "Come down quickly. It's time for dinner."

"Okay."

'Early the next morning, Frank and I pack up and set out. Both of us wear black as a reflection of our solemn mood, and the sky overhead gradually becomes overcast.

Sansa is buried in a cemetery in the suburbs.

I get up early and pick some of her favorite flowers from the garden of the villa.

We get out of the car and walk into the cemetery. The further I walk, the heavier my steps become.

Finally, we come to her tomb. It is clean, just like her personality.

In the photo on the tombstone, she is still smiling brightly as if greeting us.

With a bright smile on her face, Sansa is always at that beautiful age, but we are getting old.'

"Sansa." Frank let out a sob.

"Sansa." William opened his mouth slightly and heard his voice tremble. He leaned over and put the bouquet of flowers on her tomb. "This is your favorite flower. It's blooming brightly."

"Sansa, we are here to see you." Tears welled up in Frank's eyes. "I brought your favorite cake made by Auntie Li. You will love it."

William watched Frank squat down slowly and take out plates for snacks.

All of a sudden, he heard a "click" sound and thought that it was Frank's tears falling to the ground. But then he heard it several times more and felt he was hit with something cool. That was when he realized it was raining.

He opened a black umbrella to cover them under the rain. "Sansa, I miss you so much." Frank burst into tears. "No one will spoil me and smile at me like you do. I miss you so much."

William stood aside and let the rain hit the umbrella, making a loud noise.

He wanted to cry like Frank, but he could not.

"Don't cry," he said as he handed Frank a handkerchief. "Sansa will also be sad when she sees you cry. Say something happy to her."

Sobbing, Frank nodded and began to talk about what had happened in the past year.

William looked at Sansa's photo and talked to her silently in his heart.

'I'm married. Her name is Mary. Sansa, you must be shocked. What's more surprising is that we were married by contract. This way, we can avoid being noticed by our parents and have enough time to prepare before we move abroad.

By the way, let me tell you something about Mary. Sometimes, she could be very stubborn like you. But you're smart and calm unlike her. She could be very stupid and it pisses me off. It's amazing that she can piss me off, right?"

The rain was getting heavier by the minute. The small umbrella seemed to be unable to withstand it.

Frank and William stayed with Sansa for quite some time until their bodies were covered with cold moist.

Frank's eyes were red when they left.

'God, who are you crying for?'

It was now a new week, and each day went by fast.

It had been two days since William came back. Mary did not ask where he had been and he did not bother telling her either.

It seemed to be a tacit understanding between the two.

Sitting at the table and having breakfast at the kitchen, Mary silently waited for William to come out of the shower.

"Ahem..." Mary heard William let out a cough. Upon hearing it, Mary raised her head. She was surprised to see William wearing only a bath towel.

With a plop, Mary swallowed the food in her mouth.

'What's wrong with him? Why did he suddenly come out with just a bath towel?' Mary looked away. She did not want to seem that she was gazing at William's body.

She just lowered her head and took a few sips of milk.

"Ahem..." William coughed a few more times before sitting down at the table.

"Why... Why do you keep coughing? Did you catch a cold?"

"I'm fine," answered William. His voice was a little hoarse. This confirmed Mary's suspicion.

"You caught a cold!" When Mary said this, she looked up excitedly but she immediately lowered her head again. "If you caught a cold, don't just wear a bath towel!"

"Do you think I'm wearing this just because I want to?" William said, his voice had a hint of annoyance. Although William's voice was not as energetic as usual, it was very cold. "My clothes have not been washed. What do you want me to wear?" Mary did not know what to say.

"Well," said Mary with a frown. It occurred to her that she had not been in the mood to tidy up their clothes for a long time because of her father. "I'm sorry, I forgot..."

"Ahem." William could not help coughing. "Wash them quickly. Ahem!"

"Okay, I got it." Mary nodded. "You seem to have a serious cold. How about you go to the hospital today? You don't have to go to the company now."

"No, it's okay." William waved his hand dismissively. Since he had been away for a few days, he had accumulated enough documents. He could not delay any longer. "Then... Then go and buy some medicine."

"Okay." William nodded and said after a pause, "By the way, Father will come in a few days."

"Father?" Mary asked with wide eyes. "Your father?" Confused, William stared at her for a while.

"Yes." He glanced at her wondering what had gotten into her.

"Well." Mary immediately closed her mouth and asked cautiously, "When?"

"Soon."

"Does he need us to pick him up? At what time exactly will he arrive? Do we need to prepare something?" Mary asked questions one after another nervously.

"If there is something to prepare, I will... Ahem. I will tell you." After saying that, William lost his appetite. He put down his chopsticks and assured Mary, "There's nothing to be worried about." All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

"Okay."

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