Khin Hnin Yu - Banyar Shein

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The moon cannot be seen on a stormy night.

The moon, which is the favorite of lovers, sleeps in the shade of the next house. The birds are silent, and the flowers are trembling with their petals.

The night is filled with the sound of hailstones falling with every gust of the monsoon wind, and the sound of branches and leaves breaking as they sway.

I don't know how many miles per hour the storm is blowing, but it will stop at some point. There is a storm blowing inside me, Malayan. I don't know how fast it is blowing. I can't say when it will stop.

Malay Nu watched the stormy night through the window. The heavy raindrops did not hit him. - In the safety of his home, he was able to face the stormy night, sheltered by the warmth of the fire, and Malay Nu was deeply aware of the fact that he was the one who could face it.

The light from the lamp flickered and flickered. One morning, I gazed at his face, illuminated by the light of the lamp.

Malay Nu will never forget him for giving her the assurance of safety so that she could sit alone in peace.

'Take responsibility for the Malay's life insurance for the rest of your life.' These words still resonate in the Malayan heart.

``Dr. Mala Nu

21, Inya Road, Yangon,

Auntie Than brought him two envelopes with her name and address on them. It seemed that these letters had arrived while she was on leave in Kalaw. He took the first one and looked at it. The corner of the envelope had the word "Thet Mar" written on it, and it was from Tin Thet Mar. Tin Thet Mar used to write letters to him. The second envelope had nothing written on it except the address, and he didn't know who it was from.

'I was tired from the trip and wanted to sleep, but I opened the envelope and read the letter from Tin Thet Mar. .

Malay

Thet Ma was transferred to Yangon and admitted to Yangon General Hospital. When I arrived in Yangon, I called you because I had an important consultation. My aunt said she was going to Kalaw. Please come and see Ma Thet Ma. I gave her my phone number. I'll rebuild it. It's more convenient to call at night.

Be healthy.

Thetma

Thetmar Tin Thetmar didn't know what was important. - They hadn't seen each other for a long time. When her husband, Dr. Than Oo, passed away in Mandalay, Malay Nu couldn't go. She had to support Tin Thetmar only through letters and telephone calls. Tin Thetmar was left a widow in her thirties with two children. The two had been partners in university before they went to medical college. When they had to choose a specialty, Tin Thetmar chose anesthesia - and Malay Nu took a doctorate in obstetrics and gynecology called Oji.

After Malayanu received her doctorate in obstetrics and gynecology from England, Tin Thet Mar and Than Oo got married in London. Dr. Than Oo returned to Burma after receiving his doctorate in surgery.

It's been five years since Than Oo passed away. He wants to see Tin Thet Mar. It's been a long time since we last saw each other. Life is like this. "While Tin Thet Mar and Than Oo are living together, they won't know about his personal struggle."

He opened the second envelope. He was surprised again. He didn't recognize the handwriting, but when he read the letter, it came to mind.

Malenu

I know he has returned from England. I know that Ko Myo Zin was killed in the battle, but Shane can’t come. He is in America. I could only send a letter of condolence to Malay. Shane is investigating the news of Malay. I just found out that he is in Yangon, staying with my uncle and aunt, and I am writing this letter because I got his address. I want to meet Jane Ma. I want to write to you with my phone number. Let’s set a date and place to meet. When we meet, we can talk about everything. I miss my university days and Ko Myo Zin. . . .

Be happy.

- Banyar Shein -

Malayanu was surprised after reading it. Thet Ma's letter made him happy because he would see his childhood friend. After reading the letter from Shane, he felt both surprise and sadness at the same time. He kept both letters and made an appointment for Thet Ma on the first Sunday and for Shane on the second Sunday. The place was at his house.

 

U Lay Htun Win had been working as a first secretary in foreign embassies and had retired as an attaché. She was the niece of my uncle, Daw Lay Daw Khin Aye Than. When he returned to Yangon, he would stay with Daw Lay Than for a while, but he had to keep to himself. Daw Lay Than had a daughter named Yin Ma Win, and she had a companion. Daw Lay Than did not object to him meeting his guests at home. They were allowed to meet in a separate guest room. . Therefore, although there were many small restaurants and hotels outside Yangon, which were now abundant, he made the appointment at her house.

I have found Tin Thet Mar.

Tin Thet Ma is still beautiful and innocent. Her eyes are still clear and bright, despite the pain of being separated from her lover.

`` Her slender, well-proportioned body was dressed in a soft green silk dress. Her slender body seemed even more beautiful because of the green dress. The two friends met in a small living room that had been set aside in the courtyard at the head of the house. The living room was bright and had large, wide windows that let in the scent of flowers. The large curtains with green flower branches on the windows seemed to give the impression of a mountain. `` They sat on the sofa together, suddenly unable to speak. It was as if the days they had been apart had been long, and the lives of both of them had changed during the time they had been apart.

Tin Thet Ko held Malay Nu's hand, tears welling up. Malay Nu also wanted to cry.

"Are the children okay?" Malay Nu began.

"I'm fine."

Thetmar also had to bring an aunt to watch the children.

"Is it Malayan?"

"Yes, Dad and Mom have not yet returned home. I have left the housekeeper U Tha Baw and his wife behind. Malay also wants to return to Kalaw. My job has moved to Yangon. One day, I will have to return to Kalaw. I will have to get this house that Dad loves back and Malay will continue to take care of it."

Tin Thet Ma sighed deeply. It was enough that they were all educated and could stand on their own two feet. When he was still just starting out in life, Than Oo had two children and passed away.

"Now, tell me, I want to consult with you," Malay Nu began.

“I thought about it, Thetmar, because you and I know each other best and are closest, so Thetmar came to Malaynu.”

"Tell me... Malaya is also alone."

I don't think I'll stay here long, Malay. I'll do something.

Must

"Isn't it convenient?"

"No, Ma Lay is a very anxious person. It's not an emergency, Ma Lay, it's a serious matter."

Thetmar was quiet for a moment. He seemed to be gathering strength to speak. Then he let out a deep sigh.

"Will Thetmar get married?"

Malay Nu squeezed Thetma's shoulder. He felt a shiver run down his spine.

“Ko Than Oo is my friend. He is the owner of the rice mill.

I don't know him, Malay.

"I'll introduce you to Thetmar one day."

It's more convenient to move to Thetmar Yangon General Hospital.

"His rice mill is in Bago, he is from Bago, he lives in Yangon, he is a widower, he has no children, he is independent."

Malayanu couldn't answer anything. What advice should he give to someone who trusted him and came to him for advice because he was a childhood friend?

"Forgive Thetmar for not consulting you in advance, it's not easy for you and me to meet."

Thetmar apologizes.

"I'm sorry, Thet Mar. In reality, we have to move on with our lives. Only we know our difficulties. We have to solve the problems that arise on our own. Outsiders can only criticize us. They don't know anything about our difficulties. It's just one thing. Does Thet Mar love him deeply? Does he love her too? This is one thing - you have to think. Whether it's for your children or for yourself, you need to love. There's a saying that says "love comes first."

Thetmar nodded his head.

"So, Malay, he loves Thetmar too."

I love you too, Thetmar.

He also seemed to be tolerant of children, and his marriage ended without any children.

"He loves his son very much, and he's not mean to his daughter."

"That's what's important, even though I had to get married for life reasons,

Malay philosophy believes that love is a must in marriage, regardless of age. This does not mean that love should be the only focus.

Malayanu continued to speak slowly.

“And we are not teenagers before we turn twenty. We should not marry based on emotion alone, nor should we consider marriage based solely on trust. Thetmar has two children to raise, and she is still young. Marriage is good, and it is safe, but it is better not to expect love from Than Oo.

Aye, there is still fate, and Than Oo is more generous than Than Oo. Thet Ma also seemed to be listening, thinking.

"What if it's like a young love, my dear? I've calculated this in advance."

"It's okay... Anyway, since we're both living together in Yangon, we'll have to consult each other, and I'm excited."

Malayanu changed the subject as if remembering something while speaking.

"When I returned from the world, I found a letter with the letter. Do you know who it was from?"

'No.

.

"Shin Si, Banya, Shin, do you still remember?"

“I remember, strangely enough, after a long time since I lost contact with Thet Mar, I heard that she married Aye Aye, a friend of Thet Mar’s from Mandalay’s Day Wun 6, and moved to Yangon. Aye Aye and Thet Mar were close friends. Aye Aye and Thet Mar studied in Mandalay until the tenth grade.