"As long as you can sleep, we will be together forever."

Forever together

Author/Cao Changzhou

Si Mr. Shima died in a plane crash. When his girlfriend Sachiko heard the news, she was so heartbroken that she couldn't sleep for several nights. The pain robbed her of all sleep, and she could only lie on the bed and close her eyes hard, but her brain was always running at a high speed and it was difficult to stop.

Excessive exhaustion caused her to become trance-like. She didn’t know if it was a dream or something. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of her. The figure was facing her, wearing a black hooded cloak. All faces were covered by hats. As for the specific image, Sachiko couldn't see it clearly, it was just a dark figure.

"Do you miss Terajima very much?" Sachiko vaguely heard the man saying to her - in fact, she couldn't hear any sound, but she understood the man's words. With such a sentence, it seemed that the person directly conveyed the meaning of the words to Sachiko's mind without using words or sounds.

"Yes, I love him, he is the most important person in my life." Sachiko said.

"I have a way to get you to be with him, are you willing to accept it?"

"...What?" Sachiko felt puzzled.

"I can send him to your dream. As soon as you fall asleep, you can meet each other in your dream."

"This...this is true Huh?" Sachiko couldn't believe it.

"Of course, but once you agree, you can never withdraw it. He will be in your dreams forever, forever."

"That doesn't matter at all. , Even better,” Sachiko said, “But is it really so wonderful? I can dream of him every time I fall asleep?”

“Yes, Miss Sachiko, Every time, as long as you fall asleep, you will dream, and you will only dream about him."

"Oh," Sachiko said, "He is enough, he is everything to me."< /p>

"In that case...are you willing to accept it?"

"Yes, if it is really like what you said, that would be great. Please send him here. Let's go!"

The figure stopped answering. He just stood there and gradually raised his head, revealing two eyes from the dark hat. Looking carefully, there were actually two eyes. Big round holes for eyes. Sachiko felt that she was being sucked in by the round hole. When her whole body was in the hole, she realized through the hole that there was a vast ocean and golden beach in front of her. A man wearing swimming trunks just climbed ashore from the sea. When he saw Sachiko, he happily waved to say hello.

"Terajima!" Sachiko couldn't believe her eyes.

"Sachiko!" Terashima shouted happily as he ran over from a distance.

Sachiko rushed forward quickly, hugged Terashima tightly, and buried her head in his arms. She could no longer hide her emotions.

"Are you crying? Sachiko." Terajima asked gently.

The noisy bell woke up Sachiko and Sachiko in the early morning. Only then did Sachiko realize that she finally tasted sleep again, and she also dreamed of the person she loved most in her heart, feeling the long-lost warmth in her heart. However, after the warmth dissipated, Sachiko still had to accept the fact that Terashima had passed away, which made her even more sad.

As usual, she bought a sandwich from the convenience store next to the apartment and got on the bus to go to work. Along the way, she kept recalling that dream, for fear that this warm memory would disappear. If life is a wound, dreams are like a band-aid. Even if nothing can be changed, it is at least a comfort, isn't it?

"You look much better today!" As soon as Sachiko entered the office, her colleague Nakamura keenly noticed her complexion.

"Yes, the insomnia has finally improved." Sachiko said.

"Really, that's great." Nakamura was sincerely happy, "Did the 'bedtime exercise method' I recommended before work?"

"'Exercise before bed'?...Oh, yes, I ran around Akatsuki Park for a long time last night, thanks to your suggestion!" Sachiko said this, but in fact she no longer remembered Nakamura suggestions, and I haven’t even run in the park.

"But this is a good idea..." Sachiko thought secretly, "I can't lose sleep anymore in order to see Terashima." Although she was still doubtful about the mysterious and weird conversation last night. , but she thought it was worth a try. There's no harm in it anyway.

So after dinner after get off work, Sachiko went home, changed into sportswear, and went for a run in Xiaoqi Park. Not long after running, he saw Nakamura, also wearing a blue sportswear, running towards him.

"What a coincidence, you are here too?" Sachiko said.

"Yes, I think it might not be so boring if two people exercise together." Nakamura said.

"Haha, yes," Sachiko said, "That's really the best."

The two of them ran and joked until it got late and Sachiko ran After being covered in sweat and exhausted, and Nakamura panting, the two of them parted ways.

Back home, Sachiko took a shower excitedly, then jumped onto the bed, turned off the light, closed her eyes expectantly, and started to sleep.

Sure enough, exercise is the best sleeping pill, and after a while, Sachiko fell asleep. She stood in the cabin of the Ferris wheel, with Terashima carrying a pair of colorful wings, following the rotation of the Ferris wheel outside the window, and making a naughty expression towards the excited Sachiko.

"Where did you get your wings?" Sachiko asked.

"In the dream, you can have whatever you want. Come and hold my hand." Terashima stretched his hand through the glass.

Sachiko led him out of the Ferris wheel and found that he had also grown wings. The two of them stopped in the air, overlooking the amusement park at their feet. The fiery red roller coaster flew by fiercely, and the huge pirate ship swayed not far away. The two began to soar, and Sachiko felt like a bubble of happiness. Follow Terashima and continue to rise into the sky. And Terashima's voice and smile were all so familiar and real.

Sachiko felt her heart melt.

In the following time, Sachiko’s spirit got better day by day. Although she still felt sad for the fact that Terashima had passed away every day when she woke up, the difference between Terashima in her dream and in reality were different. What's the difference? Sachiko has completely regarded the dream as another reality. To her, reality and dreams are like a company and an apartment, just two places in the same world.

Sachiko dated Terashima in her dreams every day. Sometimes they feed the white Pegasus together on the grassland, sometimes they chase and play among the stars, sometimes they fall asleep hugging each other in Sachiko's home, and sometimes they tremble in fear for an unprecedented battle on the city wall during the Warring States Period. Sachiko felt unprecedented joy and happiness. She even felt that Terashima had never had such a wonderful experience when she was alive - yes, dreams are so alluring and gorgeous compared to reality. If you don't wake up, the structures it constructs What is the difference between the sense of reality and reality?

"This is great." Sachiko said.

"Yes." Terajima hugged Sachiko and responded gently.

"We will be like this forever, right?" Sachiko asked.

"Of course," Terashima said, "As long as you can sleep, we will be together forever."

"This is really wonderful." Sachiko said to Terashima He hugged her tighter, with a sweet smile on his face.

After get off work, Sachiko looked at the heavy rain outside the office, feeling extremely melancholy.

"I'm going to be soaked in water again... It's really troublesome." She said while packing her things.

"Miss Sachiko," said Nakamura on the side, "How about I drive you back."

"Ah, won't it be too troublesome for you?"

< p>"Haha, that's not possible. I happen to be going to a relative's house, so I'm on my way."

"Thank you so much!" Sachiko said.

The car arrived at Sachiko’s downstairs. Nakamura came out and opened the door for Sachiko, holding a huge umbrella.

"Thank you so much! If it weren't for you, I would be soaked right now." Sachiko thanked her again.

"Haha, is it like a good run around Akatsuki Park?"

"Yeah, haha, then I'll go back." Sachiko said and prepared to leave .

"Miss Sachiko." Nakamura stopped her.

"Huh?"

"I want to date you." Nakamura suddenly said seriously.

He fell in love with Sachiko from the first time he saw her. Until Terashima's death, he had been trying every means to help Sachiko regain her mood and carefully handle Terashima's funeral with her. After Sachiko slowly became cheerful again, he finally made up his mind to confess to her.

"Ah..." Sachiko was obviously at a loss for this sudden confession, "I'm...sorry, I have someone in my heart." Sachiko hesitated for a while and said.

"Who? Is it Terashima?" Nakamura asked anxiously.

Sachiko lowered his head and said nothing.

"Alas!" Nakamura sighed, "But...life has to go on, right?"

"Yes, I know, it's just..." Sachiko shook his head and revealed He smiled helplessly and said, "Anyway, thank you for your kindness."

"Okay," Nakamura said, "Maybe I was too anxious, I'm sorry."

"It's okay." Sachiko comforted, and stepped forward to give Nakamura a hug.

"It's really warm." Nakamura said.

Sachiko seemed to suddenly think of something on her mind and remained silent. He casually echoed a few words and went back anxiously.

"Today," Sachiko said in her dream, "Nakamura confessed to me."

"Is it that colleague? I have told you that he is interested in you." Terashima said.

"Well..."

"What did you say? Did you refuse? Or..."

"Of course I refused! You are the only one in my heart Alone."

"But you don't look happy."

"...He is very nice and takes special care of me.

"

Terashima walked over, kissed Sachiko, and said, "But you don't love him, right? "

"Well..."

"So, don't think too much! We will be together forever, dreams are eternal. "

"Terajima-kun," Sachiko said, "can you give me a hug? "

"Huh? So serious..." Terashima walked over and hugged her.

"There is really no warmth at all..." Sachiko thought secretly.

In the days to come, Nakamura He officially started to pursue Sachiko. In addition to taking good care of her in work and life, he also constantly invited her to visit various interesting places. Although the playgrounds in reality were not as wonderful and unexpected as those in dreams, they still attracted Sachiko. Full of interest. Finally, after returning from a business trip, Sachiko agreed to Nakamura.

"I...I am with Nakamura. "Sachiko hesitated and said to Terajima in his dream.

"What did you say? "

"I'm sorry, Terashima-kun, I'm sorry. "Sachiko almost cried.

"How could you do this! ”

“But I really have no reason to reject him. His hands are so generous and his embrace is so real. He can tell me how to handle the files in the project, and he can also drive in heavy rain.” Send me home safely. He is so real and real. sorry. Terashima-kun, I love you, and I will never give such love to another person again, but you in the dream are too unreal. When we hugged, my limbs were still cold, and I was still accompanied by a thin quilt and Pillow. There are cockroaches in my house and you can't get rid of them for me. I discovered a new restaurant and you can't go with me to taste it... I'm sorry, you have nothing but making me feel excited. I'm sorry..."

"But," Terashima said, "but do you love him? "

"I love him, but I don't love you as deeply, but you...but you are no longer here. I'm sorry, Terashima, I hope you can understand how painful it is in my heart and how difficult it was for me to make this decision. I love you, but... I have to leave. "

"How could this be possible... Didn't we agree that we would be together forever? "

"I'm sorry, Terashima, I'm sorry. ”

Despite this, Terashima still appears in Sachiko’s dreams every day. As long as Sachiko falls asleep, Terashima will appear without exception. He makes the dream look like every time they have been together place, trying to win over Sachiko’s heart.

“Look, Sachiko, the giraffe is looking at us. "Terashima said in the zoo.

"Sachiko, be careful, the road here is steep, hold my hand! "Terashima said on the mountain they climbed together.

"Happy birthday to my beloved Sachiko! "Terashima said with a smile behind a huge cream cake.

After all, Sachiko still loved Terashima deeply. Facing these scenes and memories, she couldn't help but be moved. Looking at the man she loved deeply The laughter of the past kept stirring in her heart. She still couldn't let go of him. So, Sachiko had a normal relationship with Nakamura every day, and then spent her dream time with the person she loved most at night. p>

Nakamura's performance is getting better and better. His gentleness, calmness, wit and thoughtfulness gradually attract Sachiko. The longer he gets along, the more Sachiko discovers his advantages, and naturally becomes more and more fascinated by him. They went to watch musicals together, tasted new food together, and went mountain climbing together. She and Nakamura also slowly experienced the things they had experienced with Terashima, and the feeling of joy continued unabated compared to that time. , Nakamura is mature and humorous, and Sachiko is always full of happiness when he is with him. Over time, Sachiko almost forgets Terashima and falls into a deep obsession with Nakamura.

Naturally, they live together. .

This night’s dream was in the theater.

“Look, Sachiko, this is the first musical we watched, and the bad old man sitting next to you was there. I secretly glanced at your chest several times. I really regret not beating him at that time. "Terajima said.

"Well..." Sachiko responded.

"Listen, did you hear it? It’s ‘Memories’, your favorite song! "

"Well..." Sachiko said listlessly.

"What's wrong with you Sachiko? Are you in a bad mood today? "Terashima noticed the change in Sachiko.

"Terashima-kun," Sachiko said, "I have fallen in love with Nakamura. "

"...What did you say? "Terashima was like a bolt from the blue.

"Yes, Terashima-kun, you heard me right. I am happy with him, and you can no longer bring me happiness. ”

“You don’t love me anymore? "Terajima said emotionally.

"Maybe, I'm sorry. The memories between us will soon be covered by Nakamura. He has everything you have, and you are still so far away from me..."

"What do you have? Not only do I repeat memories, you see! "Terashima turns the dreamland into a sea of ??flowers, so colorful that it dazzles the eyes. When you bend down, you can still find diamonds buried in the soil, shining brightly.

"Such a dream, he can Bring it to you? Terashima said, "Look at this again!" "He waved his hand, and countless white angels flew around, dancing around Sachiko.

"Don't these novel things attract you anymore? Is our relationship just gone?"

"Maybe, but even if I still love you , so what. You can only be in my dream, but I live in reality. Maybe you can bring me more surprises and happiness, but you can't live with me. What's the use of such love. What?”

“Why should it be useful? Love is not for use, but for experiencing and enjoying!”

“Whatever you say, I can only Say sorry, I really have to leave you and move on. Life will never stop."

"We agreed to be together forever!" Terashima said.

"Be gentle," Sachiko said coldly, "Nakamura is lying next to me, don't wake him up."

"What?!" Terajima was surprised. Said, "You are living together?"

"Yes, that's right."

"How could you do this! Sachiko!" Terajima could no longer hold back, "Say yes. What about our agreement? We want to be together forever!"

"Don't be like this, Terashima, go away, I want to live a good life."

"I'm sorry, I can't leave! Have you forgotten that this is irreversible? I can only stay in your dream forever. No matter you love me or hate me, as soon as you fall asleep, I will appear in your dream. Nowhere to escape - you think I have restricted your life, but don't you treat me the same way? I am in your dream and can no longer escape, waiting to meet you every day, for our vows, I still How can you bear to leave while you are still there? Sachiko! Sachiko!" Terashima said loudly.

Sachiko covered her ears and said painfully: "Then please be quiet, okay, please Terashima, please..."

"I can't do it! Can you understand how desperate I am now? I tell myself every day that we will be together forever. This sentence has become the only hope in my life, but now you are cruel..."< /p>

Sachiko sat up from the bed with a flutter, sweating profusely and having a splitting headache.

"What's wrong with you?" Nakamura, who was awakened, asked with concern.

"Well, it's nothing," Sachiko shook her head, "It's just a nightmare, it's okay." After saying that, she lay down again.

As soon as he fell asleep, Terashima yelled at Sachiko again. Sachiko couldn't bear it anymore and cried and begged him: "Just let me go, Terashima-kun. I feel really bad. If You still love me, please let me go, please!"

"I can't let you go, Sachiko, I can only stay in your dream forever. The way to escape is that you and I are together. We are destined to be together, so you will be so painful when you choose someone else. We can only be with each other in the whole world, we..."

"Rao. Spare me, Terashima, spare me!" Sachiko knelt down.

Terashima waved his hand, and the dreamland turned into a zoo.

"This is the zoo we went to together. Have you forgotten? Sachiko!" He said, and then waved his hand and said: "This is the mountain we climbed together. Who were you holding on to at that time? Who is holding me tightly while watching the sunrise?" Then he waved his hand again, "And this birthday, who knows your favorite cake flavor best? Does Nakamura know? You? "...

Sachiko woke up again, with tears in her eyes. Looking at Nakamura next to him, his heart felt even more cramped.

Sachiko held her eyes open and never dared to fall asleep again. In the early morning, she was exhausted. Seeing this, Nakamura insisted on staying and taking care of her, but she refused. Nakamura had no choice but to ask for sick leave from the company on her behalf. Sachiko still refused, but she still couldn't defeat Nakamura.

"You must have had a very, very bad nightmare last night." Nakamura said, "If you go to work like this, you will collapse."

After saying that, Nakamura left for work. Went. As soon as he left, Sachiko collapsed on the bed exhausted, and naturally dreamed of Terashima again.

When Nakamura returned to the apartment in the evening, Sachiko was unconscious on the bed, with white foam around her mouth. A few white sleeping pills and a sleeping pill bottle were scattered on the floor. There was no suicide note around.

Three hours later, Sachiko died in the hospital after resuscitation failed. No one knows what happened.

A week later, as Nakamura tossed and turned in bed, a black phantom appeared in his mind, and he vaguely heard these words:

"Do you miss Sachiko very much? ”