River-Merchant's Wife

  • When we were younger

    When we were younger
    The husband were once childhood friends and used to play together. They lived in the same village together. They trusted each other.
  • When they were 14

    When they were 14
    They got married at the age of fourteen. As a reader it is hard to understand if she is really shy or she was forced into the marriage.
  • Relationship changes

    Relationship changes
    A year later there marriage changed by the wife opening up to her husband. She also changed by not being shy anymore. They want to be together forever.
  • Husband leaves wife

    Husband leaves wife
    Husband leaves his wife for five months. Since he is a merchant he has to leave to sell goods. He moved far away so they visit and see each other.
  • Leaving

    Leaving
    He didn't want to leave her. We know this because he dragged his feet when he left. He didn't want to leave but he had to.
  • Reunion?

    Reunion?
    They want to see each other again. Even though he left her she still wants the relationship. She will go anywhere to meet with him again. She was hurt when he left but now she is over it.