THE GLOW OF A BROKEN HEART

It is impossible to know exactly what went wrong in this incredibly perfect relationship.

Szonja felt that after two children, she is still where she started her young adult years. It was as if he had been completely absorbed in a closed bubble from which it seemed increasingly unlikely to escape. Already in the bilingual high school in Patina, she loved to draw and paint, and she took several self-study courses and optional workshop programs after her classes, because she really wanted to find out what her talent and creative abilities really were. His parents had only one stipulation in this regard. You. If he gets involved in anything, he does it honestly.

The meeting with Dani could almost seem like a lightning strike. They saw each other for the first time at the wedding party of one of her high school classmates, and when Szonja almost knocked over a few glasses of champagne by sheer chance, Dani immediately came out of nowhere in the role of a gallant and handsome gentleman to defuse the slightly tense situation. Then they didn't want to believe it themselves, and they went on about a dozen dates and personal meetings, when it was Szonja who first asked the inevitable question, you. If they are really in love with each other now, then maybe they shouldn't sleep with each other, unless they know for sure that they belong together! To which Dani replied that she had only seen it in movies and that she was a bit afraid of sex, but if they were defending themselves, it wouldn't be such a big deal. That's how they became each other on a balmy summer night, and then they realized that within two years they were standing directly in front of the registrar and said the blissful "maybe" with a quiet, modest celebration. The happy parents did not want to be exposed to unnecessary family strife, because there were personalities in both of their families who strongly opposed their relationship, so they decided that only two witnesses would be present at the ceremony, and Szonja's best friends. So when the civil wedding took place, they boarded a plane the very next day and didn't even stop at the fabulous archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean, where they spent two magical weeks.

When they got home, Szonja began to suffer from morning sickness. At first it was not pleasant, but gradually he got used to it and tolerated it, since he lived and died for the children. However, none of them knew how to raise children. Lili was the first to arrive with almost four kilos and twenty dekas, and later Áron with three eighty dekas, and those who knew them rarely saw a happier, more radiant, more balanced new mother than Szonja. Later, of course, all four grandparents were gradually initiated into their affairs, who calmed down after the initial resentments and condemnations, and were very happy that things happened this way.

As children grew up, thanks to the latest advances in digital technology, they tried to record and record every birthday and important holiday. Thus, from taking the first steps to potty training, to the first bath and haircut, a really intimate and heart-touching family video selection was made, which was later intended as a gift for their family members.

The first minor quarrel between them took place when Szonja suggested that the children would be very happy to have a smaller pet. It could be a puppy, or a guinea pig, or a gecko. The point is that children should be taught responsibility.

"Honey!" We've discussed this a million times already! I have an animal allergy and am allergic to both cat and dog hair! What's the guarantee that if we buy a guinea pig, I won't start sneezing or stuffing my nose every few seconds?! Dani asked louder and louder, as soon as she successfully irritated herself.

"Honey!" Please calm down and don't yell when you talk to me because I hate it! Surely something could be invented! Don't tell me no! - said Szonja, crossing her arms, ready to attack, who tried to exercise regularly from her teenage years and also liked combat sports. So, if she had wanted to, she would have easily put her worried husband on both shoulders in seconds.

- Well! Then just do what you want! �" Dani slammed the door behind him with that and stayed at work for a long time that day.

The other dispute was provoked by the fact that Szonja organized a birthday party for the children, and if Lilike received a cake and gifts, she could not stay out of it, no matter what. Not true?! Szonja had just ordered her birthday cake from a reasonably priced pastry shop in the city center, when Dani ordered it:

"My dear, you thought I was stealing the money, didn't you?" Why buy expensive crap when you can talk to some grandma and I'm sure they'll be happy to bake a cake and we can get away with it cheaper than that! �" his voice rang mercilessly, and Szonja thought hard about what kind of man she had actually married.

"...But, dear." d****t! It's a birthday once a year, isn't it?! You really could be a little more understanding! - Szonja tried to calm the mood, but it didn't seem to help either, because Dani went somewhere again and didn't arrive until late at night, and the next day he refused to tell where he spent his nights.

Szonja tried to invent little or big lies for the children, perhaps precisely in order to put to sleep their suspicions that promised to last.

Mommy? Why did dad leave, Lili asked one day when the neighbor's mother brought her home from school, even though she was told that her father would come to pick her up.

"You know, dear daddy, he's got a lot to do, but he promised that as soon as he gets time off, we'll make up for the lost time, and he asked you to be a good girl and keep your word!" came the answer. Szonja, the younger boy Áron, found it a little more difficult, since the little boy was very much a father. His father bought him almost anything and couldn't help spoiling him to the core, which had the strange consequence that the little boy became a strong-willed and hysterical child who, if things didn't turn out the way he primarily wanted, then he could really rage , and completely undressed.

- My little son! Sit down for a few minutes! Listen! Daddy loves you and your sister very much, but he really doesn't have a spare minute right now. He is very busy with his work! He promised that as soon as he can spare time, he will spend it only with you! - answered Szonja to her little son. The little boy either believed or not what his mother told him, and then he too went back to play in the children's room.

Later on, the situation got worse and worse, because Szonja literally called Dani every five minutes on her smartphone to ask where she was going and where could she go? Needless to say, her husband could no longer tolerate this, and it often happened that he simply printed out the incoming call along with the woman's photo. Then, when he threw himself home late at night and hid in the bed in the bedroom, Szonja was awake waiting for him, wondering to himself what it was that really caused their relationship to break down so openly and obviously?!

"Honey!" I thought we could go see a couple's therapist! You might be able to help and shed some light on what works and what doesn't. So? What do you think?! she asked early one morning when her husband was shaving and lingering a long time in the bathroom.

"You want to have fun now?" he blurted out. "Is this some idiotic, stupid joke??? he asked himself. "Ridiculous and pathetic!" - he said, and it seemed that he didn't want to hear about this topic anymore. He quickly bought a tie, shirt, and jacket, then got into the car and immediately left for work without asking his wife if she could help him with anything.

Szonja thought for long minutes not only about what she had heard, but also about her husband's behavior. At least, until her two adorable children woke up screaming, had breakfast, and went to their places.

Szonja decided as soon as he was done with the children that he would take care of his affairs from home today. After all, you have a laptop, mouse, keyboard and internet connection, what else do you need?!

Out of curiosity, he clicked on several websites and tried to browse through the news and posts that tried to deal with the subject in an expert manner, discussing psychological and relationship issues. She immediately realized that change is only possible together with her husband, but as long as there is constant bickering between the two of them, there is not the slightest chance that anything will change for the better.

She barely noticed among her cluttered emails a new mysterious letter sent by a mysterious man. At first she thought it was some advertising material because it was full of book covers, but there was something very human and honest in the letter that caught her interest, and when the writer of the letter asked her for a personal meeting, Szonja thought to herself: "Damn it!" Why not? There is nothing wrong with that! He's a black belt anyway! What would happen?!" �" She dressed nicely, delicately, put on a little make-up, inconspicuously, then got into the car and drove to the meeting place in the city center.

Interestingly, he almost stabbed the man. It was impossible to miss him with his slightly hunched posture and with his slightly nervous, hesitant nature, Szonja thought at first sight that this man had probably been brutally, at least mercilessly, crushed by life. He was clutching a well-worn and battered briefcase under his arm and was not acting natural at all. It's like he doesn't even live on this earth.

- Welcome! - he tried to smile, then extended his hand as a sign of friendship. The man thought a little about how and how he would react to this embarrassing situation for him, but in the end he gently took Szonja's hand and squeezed it carefully.

"I can't say that he has a firm handshake! he stated to himself. Yet there is something in it..." he mused as he took a seat in the renovated cafe.

"Excuse me." and that I will hold it up! You obviously have a lot to do, and thank you very much for making time for me... - he began his well-rehearsed monologue.

"Excuse me, but first, won't you tell me your dear name?" - now her smile was much kinder, more charming.

"Oh, what an idiot I am!" Sorry! Of course! I'm Kristóf! he bowed, like an actor.

"Well!" I'm glad, dear Kristóf, that we clarified this too! May I ask what you really want from me? You know, I'm asking because if you have a specific idea, a business-like plan, we can even discuss it in my office! Or maybe... of a different nature... - her words stopped unexpectedly, because she noticed that the man could be very sad. Something serious could probably have happened to him, but again he was the one whose mouth spoke first and he didn't think. He was already feeling intense guilt and remorse. He immediately moved to make up for this blunder somehow.

- Please forgive me! I didn't mean to offend you! You know, things have been going badly for me in the last few days, because my husband and I are fighting more and more, and I'm worried that our children won't notice any of this! I don't know how long this can be postponed at all! �" but now he seemed desperate and vulnerable. He opened up to a wild stranger sooner than he originally wanted, yet he felt as though he owed this strange man's honesty and humanity.

"I'm sorry to hear that!" That is also why he is tormented by a strong sense of guilt... - he lowered his head.

Sonja involuntarily reached out one hand and squeezed his furry paws tightly.

- Calm down! There is nothing wrong! If you feel the need to speak, do so! Feel free to start! He tried to encourage me.

- Thank you very much! he looked at her with grateful, boyish eyes. Szonja had never met a man in whom restlessness could be felt without half-tones. That's why he became more and more curious, more and more interested.

The man told me that his father had a heart attack, then he lost his mother, his fiancee broke up with him immediately without money, and since most of his friends already live and work abroad, they can only visit him occasionally.

A deep, empathic sympathy for the man immediately developed in her dream, and she had to be careful because more and more feelings moved into her heart.

"...So now I'm standing there, dear Szonja, where the coast breaks!" - he took a huge breath and then blew it out all at once.

"But dear Kristóf!" I'm really sorry about your problem and I know it probably doesn't mean much to you right now, but everything will work out. - he tried to assure her of his deep sympathy. "If you'll allow me, I'd like to make some comments!" he looked at her questioningly. Asking for approval, to which he nodded.

- Although your private life is not up to me, if a relationship is basically about material things, then that is indeed a problem that should have been sorted out urgently. - he just realized that this statement could indeed be true even for his relationship. After all, her husband is a successful businessman with extensive, wide-ranging business assignments. He quickly came to his senses and started apologizing, although he was never in the habit:

"Now I realize that, unfortunately, this could even be true for me." May I ask what went wrong?! - he didn't say it, but this time, for once, a persistent, greedy curiosity began to turn on him almost immediately. After all, he could believe for a long time that there was rarely a more perfect relationship on earth than theirs.

"Wow!" This is an excellent question! �" now he turned to Kristóf for the first time, carefully looking into the lady's eyes, and those confidential, kind brown eyes seemed to see straight into his heart. "Unfortunately, the truth is that I have no idea!" All of a sudden, he told us without words or speech that it would be better for us to break up! So, when I went home from our blown-off wedding, he had already moved out a long time ago. The problem is that I was terribly introverted, and suicidal thoughts started running through my head! I felt like nothing made sense anymore.

- This is understandable! I also had very deep and painful periods! But, if you'll forgive my honesty, this should never get to such a low point that this person throws away perhaps the most valuable thing on this earth. Or am I wrong?! - his question surprised even himself. It is as if the man is both an open book and a crooked mirror, in which the other party can always recognize himself, even if the truth is - in many cases - uncomfortable or very painful.

�" …And may I ask, dear Kristóf, how he will continue his life now? What about your career? Do you have any occupation? he tried to change the subject.

Kristóf gave a detailed account of his literary and cultural enterprise, which failed because he had neither partners nor comprehensive business strategies that could have laid the foundation for a lasting and stable enterprise. In recent years, unfortunately and it seemed that the cultural market was either emptied or moved entirely to foreign regions.

They didn't even notice, and they practically talked the whole day, and when it was time to say goodbye, it was as if they both felt as if they had to say goodbye to a very old, dear friend. But not permanently, as Szonja brought her two children with her the next time. You can find out what an unexpected meeting has in store for people. Not true?