চিনির দাম, ভালবাসার দাম – B1

One bright afternoon, Liisa and Antti were sitting on their lovely patio, gazing at the sparkling sea of the archipelago. There was a noticeable tension between them, and even with the beautiful view, their minds were filled with unhappiness.

"Antti," Liisa said, ending the silence. "What's happened to us? We used to be so happy."

Antti let out a heavy sigh, looking at the horizon. "I don't know, Liisa. It feels like we're growing apart. I can't help but feel... stuck."

"Stuck?" Liisa asked, her voice shaking. "I thought we were creating a life together."

"We were," Antti agreed. "But something changed along the way. I can't quite explain it."

Liisa looked at him, her eyes filled with tears. "Is it me? Am I not enough for you now?"

Antti hesitated before answering, "It's not that, Liisa. It's just... I miss the excitement of our old life. Everything now seems so ordinary."

"Ordinary?" Liisa said with disbelief. "We have six wonderful children, a beautiful house, and everything we could ever want. How is that ordinary?"

Antti ran his hand through his hair, getting more frustrated. "It's not the material things, Liisa. I've become bored. I want... variety."

"Variety?" Liisa repeated, her voice cracking. "Are you saying you want to meet other women?"

Antti looked away, unable to face her. "I don't know what I want, Liisa. I just know I'm not happy. And I can see that you're not happy either."

Liisa wiped her tears, her voice cold and distant. "Maybe we need some time apart, Antti. Time to think about what we really want."

Antti nodded, finally looking at her. "You might be right. We need to be honest with ourselves and each other."

As the sun started to set, Liisa and Antti sat quietly, each lost in their thoughts. The once-happy couple, now filled with doubt and uncertainty, couldn't imagine a future where their love could be rekindled. And so, they sat, their hearts heavy with the burden of their fading marriage, searching for answers that seemed to escape them.