A year went by; and it was hard to live without her mate。 With loneliness and solitude2; that had bee her fate。 Then; the very hour; as on Valentines before; the doorbell rang; and there were roses; sitting by her door。
She brought the roses in; and then just looked at them in shock。 Then; went to get the telephone; to call the florist shop。 The owner answered; and she asked him; if he would explain; why would someone do this to her; causing her such pain?
“I know your husband passed away; more than a year ago;” The owner said; “I knew you’d call; and you would want to know。 The flowers you received today; were paid for in ; he left nothing to chance。
“There is a standing order; that I have on file down here; And he has paid; well in advance; you’ll get them every year。 There also is another thing; that I think you should know; he wrote a special little card。。。he did this years ago。
“Then; should ever; I find out that he’s no longer here; that’s the card。。。that should be sent; to you the following year。”
She thanked him and hung up the phone; her tears now flowing hard。 Her fingers shaking; as she slowly reached to get the card。
Inside the card; she saw that he had written her a note。 Then; as she stared in total silence; this is what he wrote。。。“Hello; my love; I know it’s been a year since I’ve been gone; I hope it hasn’t been too hard for you to overe。
“I know it must be lonely; and the pain is very real。 For if it was the other way; I know how I would feel。 The love we shared made everything so beautiful in life。 I loved you more than words can say; you were the perfect wife。
“You were my friend and lover; you fulfilled my every need。 I know it’s only been a year; but please try not to grieve3。 I want you to be happy; even when you shed your tears。 That is why the roses will be sent to you for years。
“When you get these roses; think of all the happiness; that we had together; and how both of us were blessed。 I have always loved you and I know I always will。 But; my love; you must go on; you have some living still。
“Please…try to find happiness; while living out your days。 I know it is not easy; but I hope you find some ways。 The roses will e every year; and they will only stop; when your door’s not answered; when the florist4 stops to knock。
“He will e five times that day; in case you have gone out。 But after his last visit; he will know without a doubt; to take the roses to the place; where I’ve instructed him; and place the roses where we are; together once again。”
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咸咖啡
佚名
他在一次晚会上遇见了她。她很迷人,有很多男孩子追求,而他往往被人忽略。晚会结束后,他请她出去喝咖啡,这让她很吃惊。出于礼貌,她去了。
他们坐在一家幽雅的咖啡店里。他紧张得说不出话来,而她也感到很拘束。突然,他叫来服务生,说道:“给我在咖啡里加点盐,好吗?”
她和服务生都看着他,他脸红了。盐端上来了,他往咖啡里放了一些,喝了起来。她好奇地问:“为什么要在咖啡里放盐呢?”他解释说:“小时候,我住在海边;喜欢在那里玩耍……海水是咸的,就像这杯咸咖啡。每次喝咖啡时,我就想起了童年和家乡。我怀念这种味道,想念那里的父母。”
她被深深地感动了。一个有思乡情结的男人一定很爱家,很关心家人。他一定是值得信赖的。
于是,她也谈起了她遥远的家乡,她的童年和家人。他们的爱情故事就这样拉开了帷幕。
之后,他们常常约会。她发现他宽容,善良、热情而细心,这些正符合她的标准。她想,若不是那杯咸咖啡,她或许就错过了他。
最后,他们结婚了,幸福地生活在一起。每每给他冲咖啡时,她总会放些盐,因为他喜欢喝咸咖啡。
40年后,他去世了,留了一封信给她,信中的内容是这样的:
亲爱的,请原谅我——有一个谎言,我隐瞒了你整整一生。还记得我们的第一次约会吗?我很紧张,原想要糖,却说成了盐。
再改过来很难,我只好将错就错。我从未想过要喝咸咖啡。许多次,我都想告诉你真相,但又担心说出来一切会化为泡影。
亲爱的,我并不喜欢喝咸咖啡,但你很在乎这个,我已经学着接受它了。与你在一起就是我最大的幸福。倘若我能重生,我希望还能和你在一起,即使这意味着余生都要喝咸咖啡,我也心甘情愿。
Salty Coffee
Anonymous
He met her at a party。 She was outstanding1; many guys were after her; but nobody paid any attention to him。 After the party; he invited her for coffee。 She was surprised。 So as not to appear rude; she went along。
As they sat in a nice coffee shop; he was too nervous to say anything and she felt unfortable。 Suddenly; he asked the waiter; “Could you please give me some salt? I’d like to put it in my coffee。”
They stared at him。 He turned red; but when the salt came; he put it in his coffee and drank。 Curious2; she asked; “Why salt with coffee?” He explained; “When I was a little boy; I lived near the sea。 I liked playing on the sea 。。。 I could feel its taste salty; like salty coffee。 Now every time I drink it; I think of my childhood and my hometown。 I miss it and my parents; who are still there。”
She was deeply touched。 A man who can admit that he’s homesick3 must love his home and care about his family。 He must be responsible。
She talked too; about her faraway hometown; her childhood; her family。 That was the start to their love story。
They continued to date。 She found that he met all her requirements。 He was tolerant4; kind; warm and careful。 And to think she would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee!
So they married and lived happily together。 And every time she made coffee for him; she put in some salt; the way he liked it。
After 40 years; he passed away and left her a letter which said,
My dearest; please forgive my life…long lie。 Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous I asked for salt instead of5 sugar。
It was hard for me to ask for a change; so I just went ahead。 I never thou