My life had become a constant balance between the responsibility of caring for my sister, Li Zi Fei, and the grief I carried from my sister's tragic fate. Li Zi Fei, forever childlike in her innocence, brought a touch of joy to our lives, despite the limitations of her unusual condition.
One day, I decided to venture into the mountains to gather vegetables and select special gifts for Li Zi Fei's upcoming birthday. I left with a hopeful heart, the weight of my past experiences heavy but not crippling.
As I strolled through the lush mountain trails, I couldn't help but reflect on the incredible journey we had undertaken. My bond with my sister had transcended the boundaries of life and death, and our love remained unbroken, even if our circumstances had changed.
I meticulously selected the finest vegetables and picked wildflowers to create a beautiful bouquet. I had a feeling that this birthday would be different, and I wanted to make it memorable for Li Zi Fei.
But as the hours passed and the skies darkened, I couldn't help but glance back toward our home, a nagging worry in the back of my mind. Dark clouds gathered ominously, and the distant rumble of thunder echoed through the mountains.
Panicked, I quickened my pace, my heart pounding in my chest. The image of my sister, innocent and vulnerable, danced in my thoughts. I couldn't bear the idea of Li Zi Fei exposed to the rain.
Finally, I reached our home, breathless and anxious. My eyes widened with relief when I found the small house empty. Li Zi Fei had heeded my instructions and stayed indoors. A sigh of relief escaped my lips as I thought, "Perhaps fate has shown us some mercy today."
Inside our home, Li Zi Fei sat patiently, waiting for my return. The room was adorned with wildflowers and the aroma of freshly picked vegetables. A small cake sat on the table, a simple but heartfelt birthday surprise.
The rain outside intensified, tapping against the windows with determination. Li Zi Fei, with a childlike smile, gazed at the raindrops, her mind filled with curiosity. She reached out her hand, fingers grazing the windowpane.
I, standing outside in the downpour, watched in horror as my sister's hand made contact with the rain-soaked window. A sense of helplessness washed over me as I screamed, "No, Li Zi Fei, don't!"
But it was too late. Li Zi Fei's form began to waver, and she dissolved into a cascade of soap bubbles. Tears mixed with the rain as my heart broke once more.
The mysterious person who had granted us a second chance had not revealed the full extent of the price to be paid. Li Zi Fei's existence was fragile, and the touch of rainwater was her undoing.
As the rain continued to pour, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of loss. My sister, who had come back to me from the clutches of death, was once again taken away by the forces of nature.
I stood there, drenched and devastated, staring at the empty space where my sister had once been. I knew that some things in life were beyond control, and no matter how much I loved and protected my sister, there were forces that could not be defied.
With a heavy heart, I whispered my sister's name, my voice carried away by the rain and the wind.