Chapter 7 — After Eight Years You Mistaken Me

Luc Gia Hach was silent for two seconds. Repeat those two words:

“In the countryside…?”

Dad didn't understand, nodded:

"That's right, what kind of village is that..."

“Dad!”

I interrupted my father. Tremblingly, he raised the glass of wine on the table:

“Brother-in-law, I… I invite you.”

Luc Gia Hach did not speak. He lowered his eyes and was silent for a long time before raising his glass. The rim of the glass is slightly tilted towards me. The tip of the finger is separated by a layer of glass. It seemed like he barely touched my knuckles. ## Chapter 16 This small interruption was quickly overshadowed by the new excitement. While no one was paying attention. I quietly returned to the bathroom. The person in the mirror has a pale face and smudged lipstick. I bowed my head and took the lipstick out of my bag to reapply it, but my hands kept shaking. Half a mile. I saw Luc Gia Hach in the mirror. He stood in front of the door, not entering. My eyes passed through the mirror and fell on my face. We looked at each other for a long time. He was the one who spoke first. The voice was very light and trembling, as if it took all of its strength to ask:

"It's you. Why... why didn't you come find me?"

That year. Because I waited forever in my hometown but my mother didn't come to pick me up, in a moment of despair and heartache, I just told everyone that my last name was Hua. Everyone in the village calls me Hua Hua. The same goes for Luc Gia Hach. My hand holding the lipstick stopped. I calmly saw tears rising in his eyes. Before, I always thought when all the truth was exposed. I would feel sorry for myself, heartbroken, and couldn't help but cry loudly. But when that moment really comes. I don't have the feelings I once imagined. I calmly laughed:

"What's the point of looking for you? Watching you and my sister make love, then I'll stand next to you and cheer for you two?"

Luc Gia Hach immediately denied:

“No.”

"Hua Phan, you identified the wrong person. You're stupid."

"But what Hua Senh said matches our past. Moreover, the two of us are exactly alike. I really didn't know things would turn out like this. I'm sorry..."

I shook my head. Ponder for a moment. Then say word by word the words that I have been thinking about over and over these past few days:

“Luc Gia Hach.”

"Have you really never doubted my sister's identity even a little bit? Was her concealment really that perfect?"

“Or is it because she is so beautiful, enough to make you forget that little bit of doubt?”

Luc Gia Hach stiffened. He moved his lips impatiently:

“I don't…”

I ignored his objections. Sigh softly.

"Since I found out that my sister's fiance is you."

"I'm always thinking about these things. My sister Luc Gia Hach said you two have been in love with each other for more than two months."

“For two months, you haven't detected any abnormalities?”

“After that, I finally thought clearly.”

"Subconsciously, you are very satisfied with my sister, right? So even if you realize something is wrong, you don't want to admit it."

“Luc Gia Hach, you know. Since I was born, I have never been seriously chosen by anyone.”

"What a coincidence. This time, you didn't choose me either."

I smiled and said all those words. Tears finally couldn't be held back anymore. I walked around Luc Gia Hach who was stunned. Leave quickly. I didn't go back to look for my father. But pushed the staircase door. Go down a few steps. Then squat at the turn. Say no heartbreak is fake. I know Hua Senh is excellent. Everyone will like you. But it's been so many years. Is there no one who firmly stands by my side? Am I really that incompetent? I rubbed my stinging nose. Put your hand in your pocket to find some paper. A lazy voice suddenly rang out on the stairs:

“Oh my god, let me see which kid is hiding here secretly crying.”

"I'm crying like a calico cat. But it's okay, I like cats the most, the most, the most in the world."

I was stunned. While wiping his tears and nose, he raised his head. Thoi Phi stood on the stairs above. Both hands in pockets. Tilt your head and look at me. The vest hangs over the elbow. Like he had just sneaked out of a party. He is smiling at me. I pursed my lips. Annoyed said:

“Flashy peacock, do you mind?”

Thi Phi laughed even harder. ## Chapter 17 Finally, Thoi Phi took me home. When the two of us, one in front and one in the back, came out. Just met Luc Gia Hach often. The moment I saw Thoi Phi and I walking out together. I don't know what he was thinking about. His face immediately lost all blood. I don't pay attention to you. Go directly to Thoi Phi's car. The car stopped in front of the yard gate. I took off my seat belt. He tilted his head to look at me, reached out and gently rubbed the top of my head:

“Go back to sleep and have a good night's sleep.”

I don't turn around. Push the car door and enter the house. The atmosphere in the living room was heavier than I expected. Hua Senh sat on the sofa, her eyes were swollen like walnuts, and tears still remained on her cheeks. Mother sat next to her, her face very unsightly. Hua Senh saw me. Her lips trembled, her voice was hoarse after crying:

“Hua Phan, are you satisfied?”

I stopped walking and looked at her in confusion:

“What?”

"Luc Gia Hach wants to cancel his marriage with me. Are you satisfied?"

She stood up. Tears welled up again. The voice became increasingly shrill:

"They said I said a few words to Luc Gia Hach in the bathroom today. After he came out, he immediately proposed to cancel the marriage with me."

"Hua Phan, I ask myself, I have never done anything wrong to you. Why do you treat me like that?"

My mother also came and gave me a push. Angry voice:

“What is wrong with this child?”

"Did your grandfather teach you like that? Seducing your brother-in-law, are you ashamed? The Hua family's face has been ruined by you!"

"I don't care what you said to Luc Gia Hach. Now go explain immediately, otherwise I will pretend I never gave birth to you!"