My grandmother used to say that people who passed away would become stars. I gazed down the river, marvelling at how it beautifully mirrored the night sky's twinkling stars.
Sometimes, I couldn't help but wonder if my dear Baba and Mama had become stars, just like my grandmother said. If they had, would they watch over me? Would they notice the deep loneliness that plagued my heart?
The river flowed peacefully, gently carrying the boat I had crafted. I squatted by its side, gently pushing it forward. They said that the river would eventually lead to the vast sea. I had never laid eyes on the sea, but the thought of it intrigued me. I wondered if the sea would reflect even more stars compared to the river's gentle embrace.
I yearned to embark on a journey with my small boat, to sail towards the sea. But I couldn't bring myself to leave my grandmother all alone. If I abandoned her, she would drown in the suffocating grip of loneliness.
Oh, how I wished I could be a star! From here, the stars seemed to huddle closer to one another. These stars didn't know what it meant to feel alone. They shimmered brightly, unburdened by worries, and seemed intimately connected.
But do I truly have to endure death to become a star?
Is there another path that would allow me to escape the torment of loneliness?
I pushed my boat deeper into the river, washing my hands and legs. Someday, I vowed, I would venture to the sea and witness the reflection of countless stars. Someday, perhaps, I would become a star myself, leading a life free from the clutches of loneliness.
Someday...
I arrived at my grandmother's side, my heart warmed by the scent of freshly baked buns that enveloped me. I couldn't help but smile. Despite the loneliness that shadowed my days, I had my beloved grandmother—the very reason and purpose that breathed life into me.
I'm Xiao Zhan, and my wish is to become a star in the night sky, finding solace from the weight of loneliness.
A/N:
This story is inspired by TGCF, so you would see a trace of TGCF in this. Not that you certainly should've read TGCF to read this story because if there are things related to TGCF, I would explain them clearly.
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