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          I smiled at the memories that came flooding my mind. I was truly happy back then albeit that public humiliation stunt he pulled off on me. His warm hand when we touch for a handshake he offered along with a simple birthday wish that always lingered in my head. I was so contented with the simple celebration of my birthday in our favourite café in front of the university in the following year. Maybe that’s why I’m getting a payback now; karma is a . I was too immersed with my own happiness and neglect other people as well as my old sad self in the process. I failed to notice Sungyeol’s interest towards someone else from other department.

          I failed to realize those moments when he stole glances whenever we were studying besides a table of attractive students group at the university library. I failed to acknowledge the sparks he had in his eyes whenever the bell of the door rang as the same students enter the café. I failed to read his dark orbs that shone brightly as he saw the pale petite girl with brown locks that sat across him in the next table.  Maybe I was a bit greedy to wish Sungyeol’s presence on my birthdays every single year in the future.  It was very sweet and everything’s nice while it lasted. In the silence, only the annoying sound of ticking can be heard. Appalled by the disturbance, I glanced at the clock on the wall; both of