father - home

The white monastery is close to the water, casting a string of beautiful reflections on the lake, like a pearl necklace on a woman's neck, the green lake water, the blue sky, so quiet and soft, the curling green smoke rises from the blacksmith shop on the island Then, a cobblestone road starts winding from the log boat pier and disappears into the greenery.A nun stands tall and graceful on the pier, with her hands hidden under her black gown, she is quiet and serene. She raises her head slightly and half-closes her eyes. The sun shines on her young and delicate face, with golden eyelashes and pink cheeks. It reflects a wonderful brilliance, not as dazzling as water waves, nor as brilliant as temples, it is thin, soft, and faintly visible.

It would be a sacrilege, a sin, I thought, if she hadn't turned her back first, none of us would bother her.She watched with a smile as the boatman caught the cable that Joseph threw onto the pier, wound it up, and then Joseph jumped ashore, got on the gangplank, and then helped his mother ashore... She kept smiling, calm and polite.

"Welcome, Baroness."

"Long wait, Lisa (Sister Elizabeth's nickname), is it hot?"

"Not at all, ma'am."

I followed Mother, and Lisa turned to me, at a loss for words, not knowing what to call her.

I haven't been to the island for many years, and we haven't seen each other for many years, when we were almost children, calling each other by first names, and now... "If I say, you are more beautiful and cuter than before No offense to you, Lisa."

"Of course not, Marty." Lisa suffocated slightly, then laughed, but her face turned red.

Lisa was a little surprised to see Zhao and Yu disembarking one after another, so I introduced them. At that time, I hesitated how to introduce the relationship between her and Zhao. "Fiancée" is obviously inappropriate, and I didn't have the courage to say it. In the end, Yu reminded me of "classmates", yes, Zhao is my friend, and Yu is Zhao's classmate.They are Chinese.

"China..." Lisa repeated in a low voice, as if interested.That’s right, Lisa should have never met a Chinese before. It’s normal to be interested when meeting a Chinese for the first time, as long as she doesn’t make an embarrassing fuss. Naturally, Lisa won’t do that. Showa Yu floated a glance over there.

This kind of attention from Lisa does not show any contempt, but rather respect and admiration.

Everyone had walked out for a while before I realized that Joseph was not there.It turned out that he had jumped back into the boat and was busy with the rigging.This took all my good mood away.Of course I understood what he meant, since I disclosed my relationship with him to my parents, I never stepped into any church or monastery, any place belonging to God, until I met Zhao.I regret that I didn't talk to him last night, that I should stop feeling base and guilty, and that I should have persuaded him, or ordered him to go to the monastery with me today.

"Joseph!" I ran back to the pier a few steps and called him in a low voice.Unexpectedly, he didn't look up at all, but simply turned around.He did it on purpose!I clenched my fists angrily, wanting to yell at him.

I didn't yell, just stared at him fiercely.He looked idle, unhurried and concentrated on trimming the mainsail, neither answering me nor looking at me.Mother and the others had gone far away, I had to suppress my anger and turned around to leave.

Zhao walked at the end, as if he was waiting for me on purpose, we didn't speak, the moment our eyes met, I looked away as if I was being burned, I felt uncomfortable, and I was sure that Zhao's gaze was still on me.

The abbey is a fascinating sight, and its presence completes the pastoral life.Looking from a distance, the brick-red roof and white gables are hidden among the elms and oaks growing around, which has a unique charm.From a close look, it is not so good: in some places, the white wall has turned brown, and the plaster at the base of the wall has fallen off in pieces, making the whole building look mottled and dilapidated.War has quietly affected every corner of the world, including this fairyland-like paradise.In addition to the monastery, there are dozens of households on the island. Because of the conscription, there are fewer and fewer male laborers. The daily maintenance and repair work of this monastery, which was built in the [-]th century, has long stopped, and some places are mottled and dilapidated. No surprise.

Lisa took us directly to the lounge, and Dean Catherine greeted us before we informed.

The mother and the dean embraced warmly, which was unusual for both of them.If mother still has a few real friends, Dean Catherine must be one of them, and the abbey prohibits nuns from leaving the island, so the dean naturally sets an example, so Dean Catherine does not have many friends.

Old friends are naturally very affectionate when they meet, and they hold hands like little girls.

"Augusta, if I don't send someone to invite you, will you really not come?"

"Where, there are too many things at home recently, you should know."

"You know how much I worry about you. When the Baron died, I wanted to see you, but I couldn't."

"I know, I know, Catherine, I'm fine, Marty's back."

"Oh, Marty, I knew you were back. You never came to see me. You haven't seen me in years. You've forgotten me?"

Dean Catherine walked towards me. She didn't change a bit from what I remembered. Her beautiful eyebrows were thin and curved, and the corners of her slightly raised eyes didn't have any wrinkles. That part of the face is still vivid and charming, the skin is delicate and firm, and the expression is serene.

Suddenly my legs went limp and I fell to my knees on the ground.The dean was slightly taken aback, then put his hands on my shoulders, and kissed my forehead with his lips. "You're back at last, my child, and I know you'll come back one day." Her mouth didn't leave her mouth, and as she spoke, her breath hit my forehead.

The soft kiss, the warm breath, the words with deep meaning, a warm current flowed from my forehead, from the top of my head, through my heart, and instantly flowed through my whole body.I could barely contain my emotions, and my voice trembled. "Dean..."

"Knowing that when your father passed away, you were by my mother's side, you know how happy I am." The dean gently pulled me up. "But, Marty, I still have to blame you for not coming to see us after coming back for so long. You know that Lisa and the others can't leave the island, so you just look forward to someone coming. I knew you were coming yesterday and made them so happy It's like a holiday." The abbot took my arm. "I hear, Marty, you've brought friends. Let me introduce you."

"Okay, Dean." I calmed down, and the uneasiness when I entered the monastery and the excitement just now disappeared with the dean's gentle pat on my arm. "This is my friend, Zhao. He is in poor health and recuperating at Caesars Manor. This is his classmate, Yu."

Before I finished speaking, the dean interrupted me. "Zhao! Yu! Marty, your friend is Chinese."