Wednesday, January 1, 2014. This day could be considered the most important day for Shun since arriving in this world, because… today, he was getting married.
How exactly should his current state of mind be accurately described? Was it unstoppable joy and excitement? There seemed to be a bit of that, but not entirely. Or was it filled with unease and nervousness? It didn't seem completely like that either. After thinking it over carefully, he felt that what he felt most right now was a sense of relief.
It was like a sailboat that had drifted alone on the vast, turbulent sea for a long time, enduring countless storms and towering waves, finally discovering a quiet and warm harbor when the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, with the sky bright and clear.
From today onward, he was like this sailboat that had found its home, possessing a true family. Here there was no external noise or turmoil, only warmth and peace; no raging storms, only the nourishing sunlight and gentle rain.
Thinking about it carefully, it was precisely because of Ana's help that he had been able to stand firm in this world when he had nothing. It was Ana who had given him his first home.
Shun woke up very early that day. Not only because the wedding procedures required the groom to rise early, but also because he needed to calm his own emotions.
After all, going without sleep for a few days wouldn't affect him at all.
When he slowly opened his eyes, the first thing that met his gaze was Ana's breathtakingly beautiful face, like a sleeping beauty. She lay there quietly, as if time itself had frozen for her. Moonlight spilled through the gaps in the curtains onto her face, making her already snow-white skin appear even more crystal clear.
Ana had long chestnut-colored hair that cascaded down like a waterfall, smooth and silky, gently scattered across the pillow like satin. A few strands of hair playfully brushed against her delicate cheeks, adding a touch of charming allure.
Shun's gaze was drawn to a strand of hair that had stuck to the corner of Ana's lips. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't resist the impulse in his heart. He slowly reached out his right hand, as gentle as a breeze brushing across a lake surface, and carefully moved that strand of hair away from the corner of her mouth.
His fingers lightly touched her hair, meticulously smoothing the strand before slowly tucking it behind her ear.
Although the entire movement was extremely gentle, it still made Ana frown slightly. She gradually woke up.
After waking, she grabbed Shun's hand under the blanket and placed it against her chest.
"Shun, what's wrong? Can't sleep?" Her beautiful pink-purple eyes showed a hint of worry.
"What time is it now?" Ana then asked.
"It's probably a little past three. It's fine. You go back to sleep. I'll watch you a little longer and then I'll be able to sleep too." Shun subconsciously said this, but in truth he no longer felt sleepy that night.
"That won't do. Shun, from today onward, I am your wife. Whatever you want to say, whatever is on your mind, you can tell me everything. I will always support you."
Ana's voice was soft and gentle, light and warm, as if every note was gathered from the purest spring water, flowing with endless warmth and tenderness. The voice was so moving that in Shun's ears, it surpassed all the flowery words and sweet nothings in the world.
"To be honest, I still feel a bit unreal right now. Half a year ago, when I came to this world, I had nothing. Half a year later, I almost have everything."
"A gentle, generous, and understanding wife, open-minded parents-in-law, a cute and obedient little sister, a serious and responsible teacher, friends I can entrust my back to… I almost have all the necessary elements to become a happy person. One could say I am extremely satisfied with my current life. But the more it is like this, the more uneasy I feel."
"All of this is what you deserve. These things were all earned by you yourself. A happy life was never bestowed upon you by heaven. It is precisely because you are Shun that you have the life you have now. Do you understand?"
Ana held her husband's hand tightly against her own chest, letting him feel her warmth and heartbeat.
"These words come from the bottom of my heart. Don't ever feel that you don't deserve your current life."
"In my heart, you will always be the best one, without exception."
In the sound of "thump thump, thump thump" heartbeats, Shun listened to the two heartbeats gradually synchronizing while also listening to the sincere words coming from Ana's mouth.
He thought that perhaps he would never forget what happened this night.
"How is it, my husband?"
The emotion in Shun's heart surged out like a bursting dam. He could no longer suppress the strong love and desire for Ana deep in his heart. He suddenly stretched out both hands and pulled Ana tightly into his embrace, as if wanting to merge her into his own body.
With this embrace, the distance between the two instantly closed to the extreme. Shun could clearly feel Ana's soft body pressed tightly against his own and even hear her slightly rapid breathing. The unique fragrance on Ana's body also wrapped around Shun like an invisible net.
"Let me look at you a little longer." Shun said softly.
"Really, acting like we won't see each other anymore." After the initial brief and heart-palpitating panic, Ana finally slowly came back to her senses.
Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she slowly moved her cherry-like, alluring lips closer to Shun. With every tiny movement, the surrounding air seemed to grow heavier, and time seemed to freeze at this moment.
As their lips drew closer and closer, one could clearly see a tempting blush rising on Ana's cheeks, like a ripe apple. She gently closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, revealing the nervousness and anticipation deep in her heart.
Naturally, Shun would not let go of the little mouth Ana offered. In the slightly dry winter air, he pressed his lips against hers without hesitation.
Although the two had kissed many times before, each time their lips and tongues intertwined brought Shun a completely different feeling.
"Ana, I really love you to death." Gazing at the wife before him, Shun felt an incomparable sense of peace and happiness.