After Yibo and I had reconciled two months ago, actually it was not a quarrel that we had, we had a lot of time not only to get closer emotionally, but also to strengthen our relationship with each other. So we talked a lot and decided that we accept how our parents imagine our future together, but that Yibo and I create our future all alone and only do what we really want.

We actually had a lot of time together. After our reconciliation, Yibo moved in with me for the time being so that he wouldn't always have to commute between his parents and my apartment. Because he doesn't have his own apartment here yet. Besides, because of the lockdown due to this flu pandemic, it wouldn't have been possible to see us any other way anyway. And I have to say, I was glad when he moved in with me.

Only a few days after our reconciliation, the lockdown was extended to the whole country. Before, it was hoped that it would be enough to close down the big cities and some of the small towns. But that was probably not enough and so they made more tough lockdown decisions. For me and Yibo it meant that we still couldn't go to work. Well, more time for us, right?

Specifically, though, it meant that only a few factories were still operating. Food production was still maintained under strict rules. Electricity and water supply remained in operation. A few craft businesses were on call. Hospitals and smaller clinics remained open, as did doctors' offices, pharmacies and maternity hospitals. But garbage collection was also in operation, because no one wants a vermin plague just because garbage is piling up.

Since the residents of our city and all other places in this country could not go shopping because of the closed supermarkets, the government came up with something new. Each resident of our city was given a shopping token once a week, which allowed the resident to go shopping at a certain time on a certain day of the week. That is, we were told a day and time when we could go to the supermarket. Of course, a time limit had been given, this was 15 minutes per purchase, which had to be strictly adhered to.

In addition, the military took over the supply of the citizens of this country. They brought a delivery of basic food and water to people's homes once a week. Which was especially good for the elderly and families.

I must say, despite all the weeks Yibo and I squatted on each other, things went well between us. We got along great and still do. Yibo is truly a fantastic, loving, kind and caring man. At the moment I feel like I fall in love with him every day. And I am now used to Yibo always being sweet, except during sex, then he mutates into a beast. He is then like a wild lion that pounces on his defenseless prey. Like a completely different man. Whereby I now really like how wild and passionate he is about it.

All the time at home also gave us the opportunity to follow all the happenings around the sinkholes. Whereby there was nothing new from the scientists. As before, no one could explain why suddenly these sinkholes or bottom holes as others call them, could appear worldwide and why so suddenly.

The screams, in this case many hate posts on the Internet, from the inhabitants of this country are getting louder and louder in the direction of the government. They call for protective measures or evacuations. Especially after about two weeks ago, here in our city, a district including houses, stores and residents, practically disappeared overnight, in a large sinkhole.

It is clear that people are afraid and want someone to take away their fear. And we were very surprised by the reaction of the government to the demands of the residents of this country. They were open and honest and also showed concern.

A government spokesman said, "We are all afraid! We are desperately looking for ways to avoid further sinkholes. But we can't find a solution because no one knows why they occur. We would also like to evacuate people from our country. But where to? Nobody knows where a sinkhole will appear next. Even if we had so many bunkers to put all the people of this country in, it doesn't mean that anyone is safe. Because what happens when a bunker disappears into a sinkhole? Right now, no one knows for sure. Scientists are working flat out to find out more."

Yibo and I were amazed that they admitted this so openly. As residents of this country and employees of the government, we can well understand both sides.

Our parents are also increasingly worried about us. Almost every day they call us, asking us not to go outside, because the flu epidemic is still upon us, and they also want us to stay away from these sinkholes. We weren't planning on going to any of these sinkholes anyway.

Our boss called us a week ago and told us that we might have to work with the military soon to support the soldiers. In what way he did not explain to us. He just told us to be ready just in case. We are eager to get back to work, but somehow the thought of working with the military seems dangerous. At least when it's not about food supplies.

Especially now, we have little desire to go out there and work. Because three days ago, something changed at the sinkholes. Suddenly, a mist-like substance poured out of there. The scientists say it is not toxic, but they are not sure.

The worst thing about this fog is that it is not gray, but has a strange color. This fog settles in the sky and clouds. It is almost impossible for the sun's rays to penetrate. Our world as we know it, with all the bright and colorful colors does not exist at the moment. Everything is colored in a sepia tone, which reminds of old pictures.

Although it is not dark during the day as it is at night, it is not really bright and everything looks eerie. This strange fog doesn't go away either. Although it was very stormy in the last three days, as so often in spring, the fog stuck to the sky and did not let the sun's rays through.

We have noticed that this situation with the sinkholes and the colored fog leads to all kinds of speculations especially among the conspiracy theorists and the extreme believers. While the conspiracy theorists believe that the government has something to do with it, or that unknown beings from outer space have landed here and are constructing our planet as they need it, the extreme believers are of the opinion that hell is opening up because there is no more room for all the demons and evil people in it and they will now walk among us on earth.

Even Yibo and I have amused our jokes and talked about that now maybe creatures like vampires come crawling out of the holes. Because, as we know, they don't like sunlight and the colored fog is perfect for that. Because it finally prevents that the sunlight can penetrate to us. You can see the sun, but only through this thick veil of fog and clouds.

But although we joke about it ourselves, we are also worried. Because we both have the feeling that something bad might be coming our way. I've read enough books, watched enough movies and series to know that something like this is never a good thing. But what could it be?

There is some good news, though. At least concerning my marriage. Because it was officially ended by a court. My wife is now officially my ex-wife. For the divorce I was even allowed to leave the apartment. Yibo accompanied me as moral support. The whole procedure in court took only half an hour.

My ex-wife was crying the whole time and kept saying how sorry she was and that she wished I would forgive her and give her another chance. After I explained to the judge why I wanted a divorce, he had to stifle a laugh when my ex begged me to forgive her like that.

What is strange, at least I see it that way, is that she is no longer with this guy she cheated on me with twice! She only moved in with him for a few days and then broke up with him and moved back in with her parents. Who, I was told, were less than thrilled when she showed up at their front door with her suitcases.

I thought she loved this guy? After all, she cheated with him twice. More than that, she had an ongoing affair with him and twice after they lost track of each other for a while and then found each other again!

And what did she think I would say when she begged me to forgive her? Did she really think I would say yes? I definitely would not have done that. Even without Yibo, I would never have let her back into my life. Yes well, I didn't marry her for love. But, I always treated her like I loved her. And, I never cheated on her even though I never loved her!!!

Well, in the end our marriage was divorced and thanks to the marriage contract that HER parents had insisted on before we got married, she was now also left empty-handed. Which means I don't even have to pay her alimony! Because the marriage contract stated that if it came to a divorce because one of us was unfaithful, the unfaithful spouse would not receive any money.

At the time I thought it was sassy when her parents wanted this marriage contract, because even then my ex had no income of her own. She didn't work after she finished college. And until then, her parents had supported her financially. Well, now they will have to do it again!

I for one am glad that my marriage is now part of my past and that it happened so quickly. I was afraid it would drag on longer.

When Yibo and I left the courthouse, my ex was standing outside waiting for me. She came up to me, grabbed my hands and asked me again to give her another chance. And apparently being affectionate only to me, Yibo shook his head and said to her, "Do you know why you don't have another chance with Zhan?"

She shook her head in response and said, "No, why?"

"Because he has me now!" Replied Yibo, kissing me in front of her. "Zhan is with me now! And you know what? I really love him and I will certainly never cheat on him. I make him happy all around. Now, Ade!"

I didn't say anything, I was way too shocked by his action. But I found it somehow also totally sweet of him. He completely stands by and behind me and likes to show it.

After the divorce was done, we returned to my apartment and I also finally decided to let my friends know the truth about me. I called my friends one by one and explained to them that I was gay and why I had kept it to myself until that day. I also told them that I was now in a relationship with Yibo.

The reactions were different. But none of my friends rejected me or dissolved the friendship. A few of them were angry because I kept it to myself for so long. Others expressed having had suspicions. For my part, I'm just glad that now I don't have to lie and pretend to everyone.

And as soon as the world is back to normal, which I hope it will be, I will introduce everyone to my amazing boyfriend. I want everyone to meet Yibo. I want them to see how happy I am with him and what a wonderful man he is. No more lies. No more secrets. Except for my job, of course. I will stand by myself and my relationship with Yibo from now on! Just like he stands by us!