sarajevo sniper

After 3 days.

"The doctor said you'd better stay in bed for two more days before getting out of bed. We're not in a hurry. We'll have time to leave after you recover." The colonel of the Bosnian government army in a neat military uniform sat by the bed and peeled apples and said, "The ticket is still available. If you don’t buy it, you can rest in peace and recuperate.”

Lin Nai bit the apple so loudly: "I'm fine. Don't worry about me, and I'm not missing any arms or legs. Your mother wants to rush back to celebrate your aunt's birthday. It's not easy for the two sisters to reunite. delayed."

"Then there is no need for you to go back in a wheelchair to celebrate someone's birthday. They leave first, we are two days late. Your body is more important." Leto finished peeling the apples and went to get him yogurt: "Do you want strawberry flavor or orange flavor? Taste?"

Lin Nai was not in the mood to think about the flavor of yogurt at all: "You also think about me. I met your family for the first time. It was such a big air. I was sick and late. What do people think of me? You found a Such a hard-to-serve lover has to put on a show in front of the elders, do I want to live in your house in the future? Can you consider my situation? "

Leto almost laughed out loud: "Why do you think so much? Who thinks you are difficult to serve?"

Lin Nai had to think about it.He may change his surname to Solonazarov in the future. It seems that Europe will follow his husband's surname, so he is equivalent to a member of Solonazarov's family.It stands to reason that the first meeting should be when he brought the meeting ceremony to meet the future parents, but now it's a good thing, and they have to come and wait for him to arrive, what is this like?

In fact, he is not good at these things. He is used to being single, and he never has any scruples, and he doesn't need to consider other people's feelings.Once he had Leto, he became overly scruples, fearing that he would not think well.He was actually very nervous when meeting Leto's family for the first time, and he didn't want to make a bad first impression, so even with injuries on his body, he still gritted his teeth and persevered.

"It's out, it's out!" Walter hurried in and turned on the TV with an excited face: "Passed!"

The morning news anchorwoman is giving the headlines—

"... Next we will focus on the independence referendum. After intense and continuous vote counting, the result was finally drawn at 8 o'clock this morning. It is now certain that the vote was officially passed with a support rate of 90.00%. Among them, the number of support votes was 2061,932 votes, accounting for 99.71%, 6037 votes against, accounting for 0.29%, 5227 invalid blank votes, a total of 2073,568 votes.

As the support rate has been leading by a large margin, since yesterday, citizens of Sarajevo have taken to the streets to celebrate, expressing the joy of voting.However, many people also expressed doubts. Since the total turnout rate of this referendum was only 63.4%, that is to say, less than two-thirds of citizens with voting rights participated in this vote. Therefore, some people think that the result of this referendum is not good enough. should be adopted..."

Walter's eyes flashed: "It is estimated that those who did not vote were all Serbs. But even if they all voted against, the support rate must be more than half. They said that Bosnia and Herzegovina will be declared independent in two days, and it seems that they are already preparing Press release."

Even the soldiers and nurses on duty in the ward seemed very happy.

Leto also showed a rare smile: "Yesterday I had a phone call with the representative, and he thinks the result of this vote will be adopted. So the press conference should be true. It will take two days, no more than a week, we will It is also an independent country."

"The next step is to see the reaction from the outside." Linnai was still hugging the yogurt and eating a mouth full of milk stains: "It is mainly the attitude of the United Nations, the United Kingdom, the United States, Russia, and China. If they can recognize Bosnia and Herzegovina, then the independent This thing should be settled."

"When Croatia became independent, the United Nations quickly recognized it. It makes no sense that Bosnia and Herzegovina should not be treated the same way," Walter said.

"If it goes well, Bosnia and Herzegovina will cost less for independence than Croatia." Leto is more optimistic.

Lin Nai shook his head: "Croatia has been fighting for so long, Serbia may not let Bosnia and Herzegovina go."

"Then will we continue to fight? What is this? If Bosnia and Herzegovina becomes independent and Serbia fights again, it will be considered a war of aggression, right?"

Walter didn't want to think about what would happen if there was a real war.

Linnai understands his own nation, and he believes that Serbia’s tolerance should not be overestimated: “Once Bosnia and Herzegovina became independent, Serbia really only had Montenegro as a friend. How much can Montenegro help it? A place as small as a fingernail, people Not much. Serbia is now barefoot and not afraid to wear shoes, anyway, there is nothing, of course we have to fight, even if we lose, it will not be worse than now."

Leto read something else from his words.After everyone dispersed, he asked, "Are you worried that if a war breaks out next, we won't be able to leave?"

Lin Nai looked at him deeply and held his hand: "I do have this concern. Don't look at the joy outside, but I heard from Holly that there are as many people running out of the train station every day. Airport, The roads are also full. We are not fools, and before the storm comes, the nose can smell the problem."

Seeing Leto's silence, Linnai half teased: "Since you have already resigned, shouldn't it be your responsibility to return to your family? After all, you are also a person with family members, dear, you should think more about them. I heard that Italy The southern part of the city is very suitable for recuperation, and I can move there to continue my recuperation." Of course he was not only referring to himself, but also Leto's parents and other relatives.

Leto understood what he meant, but he didn't want him to push himself too hard.He held Linnai's face and kissed his lover.Linnai's lips were cold, the winter had not yet passed, and the coldness that lingered in Sarajevo was still lingering.He felt a little relieved. Italy is different. The Mediterranean climate has caused the temperature in the south to rise. They went there just in time for the spring when the ice melted and the snow melted.

The ticket was finally set on the morning of March 3.

The military doctor approved Linnai to get out of bed and leave the hospital. Leto first went to pick up his parents and then went to the hospital to pick him up. The whole family went to the airport together.Because Leto didn't have a position, naturally he didn't have an official car rationed to him, Linnai met his future family for the first time in a taxi.

The old Solonazarov is a typical civil servant from his clothes to his speech. His body is still healthy and his eyes are clear. When he saw Linnai, he frowned obviously, his gray and dry lips were tightly pressed, and he tried his best to restrain himself. own emotions.Linnaeus knew how difficult it was for a conservative Muslim to accept his son's choice of a male partner.Fortunately, the former customs official maintained his dignity and did not say any harsh words.Of course, he didn't say anything else.

Valentina Solonazarov hugged Linnai affectionately. She stroked his face and kissed his forehead: "It's been a year since we left Dasava Hotel. Leto said that when we found you , I'm really happy."

Lin Nai likes her sincerely: "I am also very happy to see you in good health."

She kicked her husband to sit in the co-pilot, and took Lin Nai's hand to let him sit next to her: "I always remember your appearance. For a while, I was in a terrible state. I always dreamed of being kidnapped." , You will come to save me time and time again. I knew it was God's will. We are destined, Linnai, God brought you to my side to be my family, how lucky I am."

Lin Nai was even a little moved, and didn't answer the conversation for a while.

"Okay, Mom, you scared him. He's not used to such nasty words." Leto made a rescue from the side: "Besides, you can see him every day in the future, so you don't have to worry about him disappearing suddenly."

Valentina glared at him: "Mr. Lev is my savior. No matter where or in what era in this world, it is right to repay kindness. On behalf of the entire Solonazarov family, welcome Your love. Am I still doing something wrong?"

Leto continued to speak.Lin Nai pressed his hand: "Thank you, madam, I am also very honored." Time was short, he only had time to prepare a bouquet of roses for her: "Red roses are very suitable for you. I hope you like it."

Valentina was very happy, and Lin Nai picked a flower to help her pin it on her hair.She is kind and beautiful, and the years can't do anything to her, but can only add to her charm and brilliance.As soon as she laughed, old Solonazarov's gaze in the rearview mirror gradually softened.

It was still early when the family of four arrived at the airport.Their itinerary is very tight. The plane will arrive in Rome at noon, and then they will take the train from Rome to the south, and finally take a bus to reach the small town in the south where there are many grapes.In order to avoid rushing in the middle of the night, they can only set off as soon as possible, and strive to return to their hometown in the evening.

Only Walter came to see them off, and he helped the family check in: "The boarding pass has been changed, and we can go to the security check."

When he got to the security check, he couldn't go any further.Even Leto felt reluctance.

"Be careful in the days to come, you are an adult now, learn to be smart." Leto, the former boss, urged.He knew that Walter's road ahead would be difficult, and those who left were relieved, but it was hard to say whether Walter could survive the next turmoil in Bosnia and Herzegovina.After all, it was the person he brought out by himself, and he also felt pity.

Walter's eyes were a little red: "Thank you, Colonel. I will take care of myself."

"If you're not happy, don't do it. There are a lot of people who are desperate without you." Lin Nai directly handed out the invitation: "If you have nowhere to go, come to Italy to find us. I have left the address and phone number, and there is no shortage of your mouth to eat. Your own safety and well-being should be the top priority in everything.”

Walter bit his lip, but still said: "Can I...can I hug you, Linnai?"

His dependence on Linnai even surpassed Leto.Although they had only been together for three months, Lin Nai taught him far more than anyone in the government army. The little orderly regarded Lin Nai as his brother and teacher in his heart, which naturally gave him a valuable friendship.

The two hugged briefly at the gate of the security check, said goodbye and separated.Lin Nai went through the security check to the boarding gate.

The traveler was in a hurry all the way, and a big white and majestic bird was gliding towards him outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.Few people pay attention to the news screens in the corridors.For no reason, Lin Nai stopped in his footsteps, and when he turned around, the anchor was saying——

"...the Parliament declares that today the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina has officially become an independent state!"①

-Finish-

(1: On March 1992, 3, Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence.)