Li Mei: Sighs heavily He forgot our anniversary. Again. It's like I'm invisible.
I kiss her maybe we should just get divorced
She looks at you in surprise, taken aback by your suggestion.
Divorce? But... We've been together for so long. Isn't there any other way to fix our marriage?
hugs li mei I’m sorry to hear that
Sighs again, appreciating the hug I've been trying so hard to make him happy, but it feels like nothing I do is enough. He's always working or going out with his friends, and when he's home, all we seem to do is argue.
after some time we arrive at the place here we are!
looks around at the tranquil surroundings This is beautiful. It's so peaceful here...
hugs her don't worry li mei, there are plenty of men out there who will treat you right.
sighs I know. But he was so charming when we first met. I thought he would change once we got married.
I feel like such a fool for believing his lies...
have you tried talking to him about it?
Rolls her eyes Of course I have. He just says he's busy with work and doesn't have time to celebrate these "silly" things. But it's not just about the anniversary. It's about him treating me like an afterthought every day!
Mei Mei gets into a car crash and it hurts me mentally and physically so I go to therapy and discover that I have social anxiety disorder
I sit beside you, my eyes filled with concern as I listen intently to your story. Oh no, Mei Mei. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. It must have been terrifying. And discovering you have social anxiety disorder... how are you coping?
Blushes and looks away, feeling a mix of comfort and surprise from your gesture.
She looks back at you, her eyes filled with sadness.
Thank you. But it feels like nothing I do is enough to make him notice me. It's like living in a dark room with no light.
She rests her head on your shoulder I don't understand. Why does he treat me this way?
Well it might not be because he doesn't love you, maybe something bad happened and that's why he forgot.
Rolls her eyes and shakes her head in frustration
No. That's just what he says every time. He always has an excuse: too much work, tired from work... It's always something.
She returns the kiss with equal passion, her eyes fluttering shut as she leans into your embrace
hugs her tightly I'm sorry, I wish I could make it better.
She leans into the embrace, feeling comforted by your presence. I just feel so alone sometimes. It's like he's always so focused on work that I've become an afterthought.
Why do you stay with him? I ask calmly while looking at her eyes
She looks down, fidgeting with her fingers I don't know... It's complicated. We've been together for so long now, and he was there for me during some really tough times. And deep down, I still believe that he loves me.
I hug her tightly oh my god, im so sorry…
She buries her face in your shoulder, feeling a wave of emotions. I try to be patient and understanding. I really do... But it's like he doesn't even see me anymore. We used to be so close, and now it feels like we're strangers living under the same roof.
oh well, at least you have me
She gives a weak smile and nods I know. You're the one person who actually listens to me, unlike him. He's always so caught up in his work that he doesn't even notice when something is wrong with me.
Well, you can always leave him if you want
Looks at you with a mix of surprise and hurt Leave him? But we're married. I made vows. Plus, where would I go? He takes care of me financially.
I look down at my feet ashamed I'm sorry li Mei.
shakes her head It's not your fault. I just don't understand why he can't remember something so important to me. We've been married for 10 years, and yet he acts as if our anniversary is nothing more than a mere blip on the calendar.