My name is Chen Xi. When I regained consciousness, I found a man tightly holding my hand. I had no idea who he was, so I instinctively asked, "Who are you?"
Seeing that I seemed not to recognize him, he immediately went to call the doctor. After the doctor's diagnosis, I learned that I had suffered severe head trauma, resulting in memory loss. I also discovered that I had been in a coma for six months, and this man had stayed by my side throughout that entire time.
I called out to him, "Lin Che... what was our relationship before?" Although I vaguely suspected that we were a couple, my heart skipped a beat when I heard his confirmation. Somehow, it just felt right. I nodded and asked, "Oh... do you like me?" He seemed stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, very much."
After I was discharged from the hospital, Lin Che continued to stay by my side, saying he wanted to help me regain my lost memories. Over time, I gradually recovered some of them — except for the memories related to him.
One day, Lin Che took me to play badminton. I got tired and sat aside to rest. Watching him play, I suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. A brief memory of him playing badminton flashed through my mind. Curious, I asked him, "Have I seen you play badminton before?" He shook his head and said, "I haven't played since I graduated from university."
Later, when my university friends invited me back to campus, I felt strongly that I had once liked someone during my university years, though I couldn't remember who it was. So, I asked them, "Did I like someone back in university?"
"Of course!" they replied. "But you kept it a secret from us."
As we walked around the campus, we chatted and explored familiar places. When we reached the university cafeteria, I instinctively grabbed my food and went to the vending machine to buy a bottle of lemon soda. I stared at the drink in my hand, puzzled — I never liked sour beverages.
After revisiting my university life, I strongly felt that I had unconsciously been following someone's shadow, yet I still couldn't remember who it was. When I returned home, I asked Lin Che, "Did I ever tell you that I liked someone in university?" He shook his head.
"Why do you ask?"
"I feel like I had someone I really liked back then... I'm sorry, Lin Che."
He shook his head gently. "It's okay. Do you want me to help you find him?"
I considered it for a moment but ultimately declined. Seeing the disappointment on his face, I felt unsure of what to say. After all, we were now a couple.
Strangely, I kept dreaming of that mysterious figure from my university days. One morning, I suddenly remembered that I had kept a diary during that time. I found it and started flipping through the pages.
August2, 2016
I've fallen for someone — his name is Lin Che.
December7
I went to watch his badminton match today. He's so amazing.
June20, 2017
He likes to buy lemon soda after exercising, so I started buying one every week, even though I don't like it.
October28
He's dating someone else again… Should I stop liking him?
December20
I saw him again today. So happy.
June7, 2018
Today he gave the graduation speech. He's incredible.
July8
He graduated, and I never saw him again. Perhaps my secret crush should end here.
August9, 2020
I started my new job today, and to my surprise, I ran into Lin Che. So happy.
April20, 2021
We're finally together. My secret crush has finally come true.
As I flipped through the diary, my eyes welled up with tears. I realized that I had loved Lin Che for so long. Memories of the day of my accident returned — and I finally understood why I remembered everyone except him.
Holding the diary in my hands, I found Lin Che.
"Lin Che, I found the person I liked back in university."
"You've been crying…" He seemed not to have heard what I said.
"Yes... because I realized I've loved that person for so long... Lin Che, do you love me?"
He didn't expect that question. Pulling me into his arms, he answered, "It was my fault from the start. Your accident was because of me, but now I can say with absolute certainty — I love you, Chen Xi. I love you deeply. So... when will you finally remember me?"
As he spoke, tears streamed down his face.
During the past six months of my memory loss, Lin Che had taken such good care of me — yet I couldn't recall any memories of us together.
I gently wiped away his tears and said, "Yes, you caused my accident... and I didn't expect your biggest flaw in university was dating too many girls. What kind of girl would fall for someone like that? Turns out... it was me. Lin Che, the one I've always loved is you... It's always been you. But you really hurt me back then, so Lin Che, you'll have to spend your whole life making it up to me."
Hearing this, Lin Che asked in disbelief, "Chen Xi... have you finally remembered?"
I nodded. "And... you liked me back in university too, didn't you?"
I nodded again and handed him the diary. After reading it, he couldn't hold back his tears. He hugged me tightly, repeatedly apologizing and confessing his love, promising to treat me well for the rest of our lives.
And he kept that promise. Eventually, he married me, and my long-lasting crush finally found its happy ending.
--THE END--