Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Gray Shadows

For three months, Daniela's body shape has not changed at all.In fact, she was pregnant with Luca's child in her belly with fair skin and rosy cheeks, a baby who was blessed and expected to be born. haven't seen you for a long time.Daniela waved to the waiter and sat across from me. Congratulations!I said. Daniela replied thank you with a slight bow and a smile. Gorgeous gold necklace, same gold ring. The pregnancy news came to me by phone last week.Luca was so happy that he couldn't imagine, he kept pressing Daniela's stomach and talking to the baby who was just a living body without eyes and ears, ignoring Daniela who said: It's useless!

Then what?what does it feel like I will never forget Daniela's wedding.In spring, my friend in a white dress is as lovely as flowers.After the church wedding, a small banquet was held at her home. Needless to say, the bride and groom, the parents, relatives and friends of both parties were all smiling.Very clear, warm, lively afternoon. Meals are cooked by Daniela's mom and aunt.Daniela baked the cake with a dainty pale pink buttercream.Her brother played some piano pieces. I haven't been to Daniela's house for a long time.A beautiful old house made of stone.There is a Chinese green bowl in the atrium. When I was a child, I always looked at it with great interest, and it is still in place now.

I took pictures of Luca kissing his mom on the cheek and Daniela kissing Luca's dad on the cheek.Daniela shuttled between the living room and the courtyard in a dress, her smile overflowing with happiness. Ma Wu has always been polite, but he is a little uncomfortable with the Italian-style wedding where the family is united and firm. Dazzling. (So dazzling) He put his hands on his forehead in the yard and kept saying that.Because few people speak English, his natural wit cannot be used. Luca and I both wanted girls. Daniela said after taking a sip of her cinnamon-flavored coffee with milk.She likes this restaurant very much. The interior decoration is fashionable and gorgeous, and it is an open space, which feels good.The atmosphere of the end of the cloudy autumn.

The necklace Daniela is wearing was a wedding present I asked Albert to make.I asked about the style of Luca's wedding ring beforehand and designed it accordingly. So chic. Daniela's eyes lit up the day I put it on for her.After helping her put it on, she touched the clasp with her fingertips and said no to take it off! Gina and Paula have always maintained that jewelry is worthless if it cannot be worn on a daily basis.Although I don't have this habit, but seeing them practice it makes me feel that way.Because I wear it on a daily basis, the presence of gold and large gemstones is not dazzling, and it fits the skin very well.

Daniela said she has three girls' names in mind.The damp wind blew, and the fallen leaves rolled with a sound. Regardless of whether you are a boy or a girl in your belly, you must be healthy and feel at ease!I said. certainly.Daniela looked up at the sky as if it was going to rain. Cold?I am concerned about pregnant women. Daniela said flatly: Not cold.He picked up the coffee with milk and asked: Where are you and Ma Wu?Don't plan to get married? I shrugged. Last Christmas was spent in the United States.Although reunited with Angela, but did not see Ma Wu's other family members. (The rest of the family is also his father.) His mother passed away when Ma Wu was young.Ma Wu said he wanted to introduce me to his father, but I said I didn't want to go, but he didn't insist, saying: No rush.He also said: There are opportunities at any time.

America is an easy country to live in.The country where Ma Wu grew up. Although I have never been to the United States before, the United States has always been a special country for me.The country where Agata grew up. Ma Wuhui is a good husband. If I form a parent-teacher meeting with you, it will be fun.Daniela joked. Unfortunately!I replied that it was too late to finish the coffee. This time it was Daniela's turn to shrug.I picked up the bill and got up. When Ma Wu came back from get off work, I was cooking celery tendon and reading a book in the kitchen. I'm back! He kissed the top of my head from behind.

I'm home! Without delay, Ma Wu and my life, our life. How is Daniela? Um!I closed the book and stood up, looking very happy. Go to the bedroom to help Ma Wu change clothes. You don't have to do anything, that's what Ma Wu usually says.But I know that when he comes back from get off work and goes to the bedroom to change into his home clothes before dinner, and I stand behind to help, he will feel very happy. very simple.I like simplicity.Simple man, simple way.I already loathe all complicated things. I think about you all day. Ma Wu, who took off his clothes and only had a pair of underwear on his body, hugged me vigorously while talking.

Our diet is simple.Ma Wu pays great attention to keeping his body in shape, and he only wants to eat a taste that will not cause pain and a balanced nutrition. Angela has a letter and it's in the living room, do you want to read it? don't want.Ma Wu wiped the corners of his mouth with a napkin, drank his red wine and said. What's wrong? It has been just a year since Angela returned to China, and she wrote three letters in total, each of which is very short and heartfelt like Angela.I think, I like my lover's sister.I like her healthy and unhealthy, gentle and willful, diligent and lazy.

Why don't you watch it? Ma Wu pursed his mouth and said: All right.A negotiable posture. The two dined very quietly. Albert brought a strange thing to the store yesterday, which was the instruction manual of the Institute Europeo Di Design school.It is divided into several subjects such as interior decoration, fine art print design, fashion, illustration, etc., and an application form for jewelry design is also attached.Albert put it on the counter when he came in the morning. He said politely if you were interested. What's this? I pulled out the instruction manual from the envelope and flipped through it.Albert stood aside boredly.

What's this?I ask again. Guarda (look)! Albert turned to the directory, pointed to the paper with his slender fingers and said.It is a detailed list of three-year courses of jewelry design department divided into six semesters. I think you can give it a try, it’s much more interesting to actually make it than just sell it. Albert was a little embarrassed.He was naturally reticent, and he was not used to having to explain the status of something. The classes are fairly formal, and I immediately knew it wasn't a purely interest level school. Sorry, I closed the full-color magazine-like brochure and said to Albert: I never thought about designing jewelry, I just like to touch and want to have something to do with jewelry.

Albert stared at my face. I don't understand, can't creation be contact?Isn't it related? Albert is fair-skinned and slender like a herbaceous flower. Then it becomes over-contact and over-related. I explained with a smile, but Albert didn't. You are always like this, your eyes are a little sad, you were not like this before. before?My heart tightens. Before returning to Japan, Albert lowered his eyes, fiddled with the ballpoint pen on the counter and continued: Gina and the others are also very worried about you. I just hate being overly concerned.I repeat this sentence like a fool, I'm sorry that you brought it specially. You don't have to apologize.Albert said, and smiled quietly, you are stubborn. Thanks for your tolerance!I said, making a conscious effort to get up from my chair, and set about my morning work. What are you thinking?In front of him are Ma Wu's dark brown eyes.He poured wine for me and his own glass, not much tonight! where? I hold the wine glass and smile.Under the table, Ma Wu's knee was against mine, and I knew what to do next.I touched Ma Wu's calf with the tips of my toes.Muscular, well-proportioned calves. My life with Ma Wu is just right, quiet, stable and fulfilling. When I woke up, it was foggy and rainy. Open the window and look out at the familiar street with dark and wet colors.The almost silent, deep cold smell mixed with rain and fog.A taste of Milan. Ma Wu has already gone to the gym.Saturday without a scheduled itinerary.I did my laundry, made coffee, and read a book while drinking coffee in the kitchen.Looking at it, I feel cold on the soles of my feet, saying that it is autumn, but it feels more like winter.At this time in previous years, my mother would mutter. well!That's it for this fall! Although I have lived in Italy for fifteen years, my mother doesn't want to learn Italian at all. Rain is such a nuisance.Always reminds me of redundant things.Even with the windows closed, the smell of rain still filled the room. On rainy days, the waiting room of the hospital is as gloomy as a cemetery.There are a few women's magazines with vulgar and ugly covers, and I hate seeing people who read them. The doctor's treatment was done while I was asleep.I only remember the whistling sound of the oxygen being sprayed out by the mask and the cool and soft touch. I only think that although I am not a Christian, I will still be punished by God. In seven months, Daniela is due to give birth to Luca's baby.Babies of blessing and hope. Go to the library and supermarket in the afternoon and take a shower in the evening.The downside of doing nothing is that the memory doesn't pass.I stand still and my memory freezes. I know.Everyone is worried about me.Daniela, Albert, Gina, Paula and Federica. Ma Wu, who went directly to the office from the gym, came back.I'm still in the bath. I'm back! Sitting by the tub bent over and kissed the top of my head.Ma Wu is very burly. I'm home! I raised my face so that Ma Wu could kiss my lips. What a cold day!After Ma Wu kissed my lips loudly, come out quickly, let's go out to eat today! Ma Wu said that he has already reserved a seat at De Lange.Delange is a restaurant on the outskirts of the city.I thought to myself, if I had known this, I would have liked not to go shopping during the day. Because it's raining! Ma Wu said in a song like a song, and then opened and closed the cap of my shampoo like a naughty child. It tastes good. Ma Wu is very gentle. I'll come out right away, you have something to drink and wait!I reached for the soap and said. During the meal, Ma Wu was more talkative than usual, from time to time he would joke with me with a smile and pour out words of love.Ma Wu's demeanor is so gentlemanly, it often makes me breathless. Don't spoil me too much!I said while eating green vegetables. Why? Ma Wu tilted his head and stared at me.That look was more encouraging than questioning.Those eyes seemed to say don't be afraid.I feel restless. You are so gentle! Why does pampering you make you feel guilty? Ma Wu stretched out his big hand to the white wine glass.The cuffs of the dark blue coat exposed the cuffs of the blue shirt.Silver-tone cufflinks in the shape of a yacht. I like to spoil you. I am silent.Silently drank the wine in the white wine glass. I pet my little baby!Ma Wu repeated: Because I love her, she is so important that I can't help pampering her, because she is so special.After one word, he said slowly: What's wrong with this? Finally looked at my face with confidence.Ma Wu is like a big ship, always moving straight in the correct direction of the compass pointer. All right!I spread my hands and said helplessly: I surrender. Ma Wu smiled and leaned over the dining table to kiss me.Constant kisses instead of words. To be forgiven is probably happiness.is allowed to exist. I do not forgive you. Even though I have been said so, Ma Wu graciously forgives the same me.several times. I do not forgive you. At that time, for me, it was like being rejected by the whole world. Why do you want to do that? Soon Jung is crying, very angry and more seriously hurt. I don't think I will forgive you in the future. I always think of unpleasant things, probably because of the rain!Or maybe it's because of Daniela's pregnancy! dessert?Ma Wu asked. I shake my head. On the way home, Ma Wu took some detours.He knows that I like to drive in the rainy night.Ma Wu's car makes people feel at ease and calm. I stare at the raindrops on the windshield.The wipers sweep away countless fine raindrops that are out of range.As the car accelerates, raindrops flow to the rear. I am forgiven here. Ma Wu, I love you.I said. Ma Wu looked forward and asked in surprise: Really?Really?A hand touching my cheek, Aoi is my joy. A calm but hearty voice.Suddenly, I wanted to cherish Ma Wu, and I wanted to cry. Of course, I almost cried, but I didn't actually cry. It was past ten thirty when I got home.We hugged and kissed several times, got through the door entangled, and fell heavily on the sofa.Leaning in Ma Wu's arms like this for several minutes. In living together, we have developed several habits that have naturally formed.After eating out and returning home, if one person adjusts the after-dinner drink, the other person chooses the music, and it happens before I know it. What to drink?I asked. Ma Wu replied, drinking white wine.I went into the kitchen to prepare two glasses, poured Amaret into one and white wine into the other, and poured half a glass into each.Cut an apple.Both Ma Wu and I like to eat fruit in bed. Back in the living room, but no music was playing, Ma Wu opened the door of the cupboard where the books and records were stored, and stood in front. What's this? Ma Wu was calm but angry, holding a big envelope in his hand. Ah, it's the school brochure, Albert gave it to me, asking me if I can go?I answered with a wine glass in each hand. I know it's the school manual, and Ma Wu looks like a diamond with glaring eyes.A crisp blue shirt.Why don't you discuss it with me?If you miss it, why don't you mention a word? no, school I wanted to explain, but Ma Wu didn't listen. You are always like this, you decide everything by yourself, and I have no influence on your life at all. do not talk. I put the wine glass on the table, took the envelope and pulled out the contents. Albert gave it to me in case I was interested. I flipped through the pages, and the class situation, pictures of irons, desk lamps, and the giraffe illustration on the cover jumped into my eyes. I've already declined because I'm not interested, that's all. I slipped the instructions into the envelope.Ma Wu was silent for a while, and asked unhappily: Why did Alberto do it?Italians are really nosy. Don't say that!I rarely speak angrily to Ma Wu: he's an important friend of mine. Friend!Ma Wu repeated like a fool: That's good! I didn't respond.Take Amaret back to the bedroom. There are apples in the kitchen, please feel free to eat them if you want. Ma Wu was speechless. I was lying on my side on the bed when I heard light footsteps and the door opened gently.Amaret has finished drinking.It took Ma Wu about an hour to calm down.When Ma Wu sat down, the bed made a loud noise. sorry. Ma Wu's voice was as rational and gentle as usual, and he touched my arm lightly through the blanket.I pretended to be asleep, but Ma Wu knew I was still awake.Lying beside me, not moving for a while, kissed my forehead after a while. Good night. After speaking, he walked out.Before Ma Wu came back from the shower, I kept that posture still.