It seemed like time flew by so fast. One day they were wearing suits in a ballroom - drinking the finest wine the bartender offered. Another day, they were dusting the jeans they were using for days - waiting for the train that was yet to come. They lost everything. He lost the money. Only one sin could explain the empty pockets. Greed. Sehun turned into a greedy man. Luhan always told him that suit and tie won't pay the bills. But the power of money was overwhelming, even love couldn't stop it.

 

Gambling was a daily routine in Sehun's life. All he cared about was money. 2 years ago, when he was on one knee, holding the ring up to Luhan's eye level, he was different. It took him 6 months to save up for that special ring. The sudden change in economy was kind to Sehun that year. Sehun could buy Luhan all the rings he wanted. But now, all Luhan wanted was a hug. Or maybe even a peck.

 

Luhan always told Sehun to stop gambling. But all Sehun said was, "it's just a hobby, nothing else." With a crooked smile like his, how could Luhan disagree? 

 

Day by day, Luhan got lonely. Sehun would spend nights in the casino. Either trying to recover the money he lost, or getting more than what he targeted. Luhan could never get Sehun's phone. Even if he picked up, he would just leave a simple message. The days where Sehun came back are the days he would be drunk. Sehun would cry on Luhan's shoulder. Sehun's jacket would smell like cigarette smoke but he didn't care. He didn't care that he lost the money. All he ever cared about was Sehun, not his bad habits, just Sehun. Luhan would soothe his husband with his words until he fell asleep. Each tear Sehun shed, Luhan was there to wipe it off.

 

But Sehun didn't change. 

 

Not until Luhan was diagnosed with cancer.