Chapter 274 274 A Phone Call

Hugo was a little flustered and wanted to find a lifebuoy, but there was nothing in the empty room for him to cling to. Hugo only felt that the oxygen in his chest was starting to become scarce, and he had to shove the window suddenly. Come on, let the wind from Lake Washington hit his face like a wave, washing all his expressions away. Although the strong wind made it almost impossible for him to open his eyes, he still stubbornly insisted. He opened his eyes wide and let his eyes bear the stimulation of the wind blade, as if in this way he could settle the chaotic thoughts of his brain.

But unfortunately, Hugo failed.

Hugo's mind kept replaying the grief of his lover's departure forever. Deep in his subconscious, he seemed to know that this was Sam's emotion, but Hugo couldn't extricate himself. He couldn't control his emotions. He and Sam are so integrated that there is no way to tell the story from reality. So, this huge grief surged up in an instant, drowning Hugo.

The strong wind over Lake Washington kept blowing, which made Hugo's eyes become extremely dry, and then filled with moisture. Hugo closed his eyes in a panic, he turned and leaned against the wall, breathing heavily. Although Sam in the body was crying sadly, Hugo didn't want his emotions to be leaked by tears. Weak, these two emotions are like two completely different personalities fighting in Hugo's mind. The pain that seems to tear Hugo's spiritual consciousness is constantly draining his physical strength, making him gasp for breath. Only in this way can he relieve the pain in his heart that almost tortured him to death.

It took a long time for his emotions to settle down. Hugo saw the landline phone on the bedside table in his sight. He unconsciously reached out and grabbed the receiver of the phone. He didn't know if it was Sam or himself. made, but before he knew it, he was already holding the receiver and dialing a series of phone numbers.

In a trance, Hugo seemed to see a figure walk into the room. He raised his eyes to look vaguely, and murmured, "Maggie..." It was as if Sam kept dreaming of his wife when he was dreaming back in the middle of the night. Like Maggie, she saw the phantom, but the next second, the figure in front of him changed again, Hugo froze in place, all the words stuck in his throat, because at this time the person standing in front of him became Uma.

Hugo had to close his eyes, but Sam in his heart kept roaring "Open his eyes", which forced Hugo to tug-of-war in a tug of war between fantasy and reality.

At this time, the other end of the phone was connected, and there was a voice, "Hello, this is Uma Thurman." This familiar voice awakened Hugo from all his thoughts, and Hugo was completely numb. As if electrified, the chaos in his head gradually woke up.

The shadows of Sam and Maggie slowly disappeared in my mind, and the figures of myself and Uma slowly appeared, which finally allowed Hugo's overheated brain to gradually cool down. He actually dialed Uma's phone number, Hugo rubbed his constantly tingling temple, he didn't expect such a thing to come, and he didn't know what to say after the call was made.

For a moment, Hugo wanted to hang up the phone, but before he could make a move, he was the first to speak, "Give me a reason." Hugo didn't know if it was Sam who was talking or if he was asking a question, but After the words were spoken, Hugo regained his composure, because he really needed an answer. He just sat quietly beside the bedside table, holding the receiver, waiting for an answer, or for a real end.

After Uma answered the phone, no one spoke for a long time. She thought it was a prank, especially when she could only hear the other party's breathing in the receiver, which became even more bizarre in the middle of the night. But just before she was about to hang up, a voice came from the receiver, "Give me a reason." Although the other party didn't say his name, she knew who it was. How could she forget this voice.

In fact, this was the first contact in thirty-three days after Hugo asked Uma to leave. The two were like complete strangers before, and they didn't have any intersection.

The two people have not communicated in any real sense, and neither side has explained any details; the two people have not really said "break up", as if all relationships are still maintained as before; the two people have no reason to break up like a couple. Quarrel, everything was buried lightly... everything was so peaceful until today.

Hugo wanted a reason.

Everything was normal, even perfect, whether it was the first half of New Year's Eve or the three weeks the two were on vacation in Malibu, everything went very smoothly, romantic details, happy times, The beautiful moments are like the most splendid flowers, and they are still vivid in my mind.

But suddenly everything changed, just because Uma auditioned for "Sugar-Coated Trap"? Then why didn't Uma fight? She could explain to Hugo that she was just for her career; then when Hugo asked Uma to leave, why did she leave without any hesitation or dodge, and simply left without any nostalgia after that; So...isn't everything that happened in the past false and non-existent?

Uma knew why Hugo wanted it, but she didn't want to give it to Hugo, and she couldn't give it to Hugo. Because she couldn't admit that when she first approached Hugo, she really had the intention to use Hugo, and the premiere of "Righteous Sea Heroes" was the opportunity; because she couldn't admit that she was moved by Hugo's sincerity later, and her heart appeared She was shaken, but when the opportunity came again, she still chose the opportunity instead of Hugo; because she could not admit that in the process of hurting Hugo, even if she knew the possible results, she still did not turn back...

So Uma chose silence.

Both ends of the phone fell into silence, and the silence around them made the breathing sound extra clear. Hugo could hear the news playing on the TV in Uma's room, and Uma could also hear the loud voices of the staff outside Hugo's window. The sound of laughter, these trivial noises made the silence on the phone even more secluded.

Hugo suddenly realized that the reason he asked was just useless. Uma had not had any contact in the past month or so. This was Uma's answer. Hugo's brain was clearer than ever.

The question is never "why", but "why". For Uma, whether this relationship exists or not, she still chooses to give up when faced with a career opportunity, so what does it matter whether the process is struggling or not hesitating? For Hugo, the trust he gave in this relationship has not been repaid, and the feelings he has paid have not been responded to. It is as if he made a phone call impulsively after being too involved in the play today, which shows that he is in his heart. The depths still value this relationship, but so what?

The details of the process are no longer necessary, and this is the result. It's like a woman who asks a man why the vows are not counted after breaking up, because love has ended, so naturally all the vows don't count, it couldn't be simpler. Uma's silence, like the silence of the past thirty-three days, was the answer.

Hugo closed his eyes and let out a long sigh, as if he wanted to pour out all the toxins and turbid air in his heart. The depression of the past month finally broke out under the drive of "Sam" today, and then it was like this. vented out. Afterwards, a smile formed on the corner of Hugo's mouth, with a sarcasm and a gratifying smile at the same time.

Ironically, this so-called relationship ended in vain; the good news is that at least there were happy moments.

Hugo decided to let go, not to let go of Uma, but to let himself go. He didn't want to fool around with the past any more. Only by letting go of the past can he look forward to the future. Just like Sam, he has been indulging in the memory of his wife Maggie. He has no way to move forward. Even if he continues to live, his soul always stays in the past. Only when Sam really let go, he To start a new life, Annie is his future. Hugo decided to do the same.

Hugo's brain like a volcanic eruption finally calmed down. The wound deep in his heart was re-opened, and then the carrion and pus were cleaned up. Although the blood was still flowing slowly, the faint pain did not. No matter how deadly, on the contrary, it can keep Hugo awake.

"Remember? I said I wanted to play the guitar for you..." Hugo finally broke the silence. It seemed that there had been no conversation between the two for a century, so they sat quietly on the phone. Both ends, and then Hugo opened his mouth. It's just that Uma didn't expect that Hugo's second sentence would be this.

Uma's heart shrank suddenly because of Hugo's words. When was this sentence said? There were only chaotic thoughts in her mind, and it was difficult to find a clear clue. After a long time, Uma thought of it. At the New Year's Eve party at Sidney's house, when she danced with Hugo, Hugo kept stepping on her because he couldn't dance, and finally agreed to play guitar as compensation. Unexpectedly, Hugo actually remembered, but it took her a lot of time to remember. Only now, it seems like a lifetime.

Hugo held the receiver and waited for a while, but it was still silent except for the music of the news on the TV. This time, Hugo didn't wait any longer. He just shook the microphone a little, and then hung up the phone. .

Uma listened to the busy tone of "dududu" on the phone. She didn't know why she remembered the slow four steps on New Year's Eve. Hugo's jerky and clumsy dance steps made him remember to sweat, but for his own sake. , Still working hard, Hugo's focused and sincere eyes suddenly appeared in front of her eyes.

Hugo looked at the silent phone in the night, and he told himself: This should be the end.