Chapter 13 — Forget Them All, We'll Live Better Again

He suddenly remembered many things. When he was 5 years old. His mother also smiled at him like that. When he was 7 years old. His mother used to hold him and sit on her knee reading a book. When he was 10 years old. He personally pushed his mother away. Until you understand. It was too late. Afternoon descends. A Dan brought a basket of pomegranates and placed them in front of the door. Shout out to the kids in the street.

“Whoever wants to eat pomegranates can come and get it themselves.”

Just a moment. The children came rushing over. I sit on one side. Look at them arguing about which fruit is sweeter. Laughing until I couldn't close my mouth. In the sunset. Luc Minh Chu slowly stood up. He placed a bag of silver on the tea shop table. Then he took out a small wooden box from his sleeve. It's a pomegranate wooden brooch. He carved it himself for half a year. He stood for a long time. Finally, close the lid of the box. Quietly put it in your sleeve. Also quietly put the money bag away. No more giving. There are gifts. It is not necessary to give it to the recipient. There are apologies. It also doesn't have to be heard. He turned around. Slowly walk towards the city gate. Take a few steps. Turn around and look one last time. Right at that moment. I raised my head. Looking towards the street. Our eyes are very far apart. Then very quickly. A cart passed by. Hide everything. When the car left. That street was no longer crowded. I just frowned slightly.

“It seemed like someone was standing there just now.”

A Dan looked in that direction. At moment later. She smiled.

“Maybe just a passerby.”

I also laugh.

“Maybe so.”

At the end of the road. Luc Minh Chu did not turn back anymore. He just said a very small sentence.

“Mother.”

“People live in peace.”

“That's enough.”

The autumn wind passes by. Carrying the faint scent of medicinal herbs and ripe pomegranate. There are people. Finally learned how to love someone. Not by holding on. But by quietly wishing that person a peaceful life, then moving on yourself. (FULL TEXT)