[YURI]

It is dark already; I dried the tears that are constantly falling from my eyes. I dab my face with my hand –I somehow managed to put a fake smile. The ring that he dropped on floor was picked by me; I cannot take it into account seeing this ring being dirtied by some ruthless trails of war.

Guess all I need is a sleep, I know tomorrow it will be better. Strength and courage that is all I really need –putting these pieces together made me realize that what I lost is not an ordinary person but an individual who completes the real me.

There he is –silently sleeping on the bed. Should I lie next to him? My mind is full of loopholes tonight –I decided to sleep on the guest room, yes, maybe all we need was space and some time alone to reflect.

In the guest room, I feel as if I am being locked up inside a prison room –cold, silent, dark and unsafe. I place myself on the bed, hovering over layers of sheets to keep me warm though I am emotionally iced.

The next morning, I woke up with the sun’s rays against my face. What a beautiful day to start! I hurriedly got up thinking that what happened yesterday was all a dream, not a nightmare. Downstairs I hastily move to see if things were place the same way as before –but no, I was proven wrong.

Seunghoon is there –lazily lying on the couch with eyes full of remorse, pain and agony. I got to talk with him the least, yes he did broke up with me however it wasn’t official because I did not signed the parting papers which he gave me –also, I am still his wife.

Good… morning. - I implied to start the day with.

He only let my words to be absorbed by the silence between us, how rude is that?

Have you eaten anything? –I asked him, but his stares are sharply cold.

I slightly inhaled, not showing signs of loss.

Just wait here for a bit, I will prepare something to eat. Okay? –I suggested leaving him.

As I stood up, his voice pierced me.

What for? No need for that one now, you are free; keep that in mind. I can manage things on my own now, I learned my lesson. Any day within this week I will be abandoning this sad house, no need to be sweet Yuri. –he said as he continues to give me a frightening glare.

I was frozen on the ground from where I am standing –that means, he is really shutting me off. He is heartless and indeed a bit closed minded. Ignoring his words, I continued to act as if I am in a good frame of mind –because change is plastic, I believe that things will indeed transform.

[JINWOO]

Eun Soo! – I greeted her happily.

Eun Soo –Seunghoon’s cousin is here.

Are you going at Yoon’s exhibit? –she asked me.

Yes! I won’t miss it. –I replied.

That is a good call, oh wait let me invite Yuri. Maybe she wants to see an exhibit these days. –Eun Soo spoke.

I simply nod in return; Yoon’s exhibit is going to be amazing!

[SEUNGHOON]

Okay, yes I will be there. Nah, I don’t think so because I am out of town. –I lied at Yoon on the other line.

His exhibit is going to be in a few days –here I am in the house, alone. Not really but I am for now –inside the guest room I laid my back thinking deeply. Did I really make a rightful decision or not? Space and time would be good but for how long will it be? Even I cannot answer my own convictions on this kind of matter which appears to be very insignificant.

I heard a knock on the door, who could that be?

Come in! –I yelled.

Yuri’s face appeared which made me hurl up.

I just came by to say that… I am leaving now, thanks for everything. Plus, before I forget –here is your ring; I picked it up. Bye. –she lifelessly said as she shuts the door leaving the ring on the table.

My mouth couldn’t find the perfect words to say a thing –as if I was jaw locked. She left that means I do not have a burden to interfere with; I took the ring on the table and observe it for a while –seeing this piece of ornament makes my heart ache. I am such a fool.