Stars Fall Into The Sea, Love Never Fades Chapter 6

Chapter Six Late Night Conversation and Soul’s Response

The hospital was extremely quiet at night, with only the sound of rain outside the window and the ticking of the monitor.Azhi was lying on the bed, not sleepy at all.The pain in his forehead reminded him of the car accident that happened during the day, while the longing and regret in his heart kept coming like a tide.

He turned sideways and looked out the window.The rain slid down the glass, blurring the night scene outside the window, leaving only a hazy light and shadow.He remembered that in the past, every time it rained, Qi would pull him to sit by the window, listening to the sound of rain and watching the rain scene together.Qi Hui leaned on his shoulder and whispered, “Azhi, it’s great to have you by my side.”

But now, there is no one around, only the familiar smell of cedar proves Qi’s existence.

“Qi,” he spoke softly, his voice very clear in the silent ward, “do you remember? There was a heavy rain and we were trapped in front of the supermarket. You didn’t bring an umbrella. I took off my coat, wrapped you up, and we ran home together. At that time, you were shivering from the cold, but you still smiled and said that this was the most romantic rain shower ever.”

He paused, with a hint of nostalgia in his voice: “Another time, we went hiking together. It suddenly started raining when we were going down the mountain. The road was slippery, and you accidentally fell down and bruised your knee. I carried you down the mountain, and you lay on my back, crying and saying, ‘Ah Zhi, I will never climb mountains again.’ But later, you still accompanied me many times.”

Ah Zhi kept talking like this, unraveling the past events that had been sealed in his memory one by one.He didn’t know if Qi could hear him, or if Qi would respond to him, but he just wanted to say these words, as if he was having a late conversation with Qi.

The smell of cedar around him lingered around him, as if Qi was listening to him carefully.Sometimes, he would feel a weak airflow brushing his cheek, like Qi’s breathing; sometimes, he would feel the temperature around him rise slightly, as if Qi was approaching him.

“Qi, do you know?” His voice suddenly became low, with a hint of sobs. “Since you left, I have been living in regret and pain every day. I regret breaking up with you, regret not taking good care of you, and regret not discovering your depression earlier. If I could turn back time, I would never let you be wronged, and I would never let you leave me.”

He stretched out his hand, wanting to touch the void around him, but he only touched a piece of cold air.”I know, it’s too late to say this now. You have left and will never come back. But I still can’t help but miss you and regret it. Qi, can you forgive me? Can you give me another chance?”

At this moment, the lights in the ward suddenly flickered.

Ah Zhi’s heart skipped a beat, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.He quickly looked at the light on the ceiling. The light flickered a few more times and then returned to normal.

Is it a coincidence?Or is Qi responding to him?

“Qi, is that you?” He said excitedly, his voice trembling, “If you hear what I said, if you forgive me, just let the light flash again, okay?”

He held his breath and stared hard at the light.After a few seconds, the light flickered again, as if in response to his request.

Azhi’s tears burst out instantly, and he was shaking with excitement: “Qi! I knew it, you heard it! You forgive me, right?”

The lights stopped flickering, but the smell of cedar became particularly strong, as if Qi was by his side, holding him tenderly.Ah Zhi stretched out his hand and hugged the void beside him tightly, as if hugging Qi’s body.

“Qi, I miss you so much, I really miss you.” He choked, his voice full of longing, “I will live well, see the world for you, and keep the love between us in my heart forever. Don’t worry, I won’t let you down again.”

He held the void like this and talked for a long time, until the sky turned white, and then he gradually fell asleep.When he was sleeping, Qi’s soul stayed by his side, looking at his sleeping face with eyes full of love and reluctance.

Qi knew that he could not stay with Ah Zhi all the time.After all, it is not a long-term solution for the soul to stay in the world.But he couldn’t bear to leave, and couldn’t bear to let Azhi live alone in this world.He can only do his best to protect and accompany Ah Zhi until he can truly let go of the past and live a good life.

The next morning, when the nurse came to check the ward, she found a smile on A Zhi’s face and undried tears in the corners of his eyes.She didn’t know that in this silent night, Azhi and his lost lover had a conversation that spanned life and death.

When Ah Zhi woke up, the sun had already shone through the window into the ward.He stretched and felt much better.The pain in my forehead subsided, and the scrapes on my body began to scab.

He looked into the void around him, and the familiar smell of cedar was still there, as if Qi was saying “good morning” to him.

“Good morning, Qi.” He said with a smile, with a hint of relaxation in his voice, “The weather is very good today. When I am discharged from the hospital, let’s go watch the sunrise together, okay? Just like we did before.”

Although he knew that Qi would not respond to him, he still habitually shared his thoughts with Qi.He knew that Qi was always by his side, within three meters, accompanying him and protecting him.

In the next few days, Ah Zhi rested peacefully in the hospital recovering from his injuries.He is no longer as decadent as before, but actively cooperates with the doctor’s treatment, takes medicine on time and rests on time.He knew that only by getting better as soon as possible could he live better and live up to Qi’s protection.

Every night, he would talk to Qi, share his feelings about the day, and recall the past between them.Sometimes, the lights in the ward would flicker slightly, and sometimes the temperature around him would change slightly. These subtle responses made him feel extremely warm and at ease.

He knew that Qi’s soul was accompanying him and encouraging him in its own way.And he will bravely face the future life with Qi’s love and protection, and treasure the memories between them forever in his heart.