Do You Recognize This Man?

Chapter 1

        June 15th, 1870, 6:45 AM

     The sun was just beginning to rise. Bright, orange light filled the fields and colored the small cottage a warm yellow. Out came Mr.Kim, stretching. Mr.Kim was a simple man, he never had wrinkled clothes or messy hair. Him and his wife had been married for 5 years now. Many would say they had "the perfect marriage. They never fought, we're always hand in hand, and never showed signs of unhappiness. Mr.Kim walked over to the well to wash his hands and face. He splashed the cool water onto his skin and grinned from ear to ear. "Today is a lovely day to go to the shops" he said. The front door creaked open and revealed a tired Mrs.Kim. She gave him a peck on the cheek and looked out into the distance. "Good morning to my Hyun-woo" she yawned while trying to wash her face. "Ah good morning Yoonah" he sighed, "Wouldn't it be a great day to go to the shops? he asked while playing with Yoonah's hair. "Oh that would be lovely dear, I do have to get some things." she piped. Meanwhile, Hyun-woo had gone back inside to make breakfast. He grabbed some eggs from the chicken coop and some vegetables from the garden. He started to chop the veggies and mix the eggs with rice. Yoonah had come back inside and set the table. After breakfast, they both got ready to go to the shops. Walking down the stairs together, they put on their shoes and got into their carriage. It was a long trip since they lived out of town. Although they were considered rich, they decided to buy a small house and live quietly. The couple had finally arrived to the shops. Hyun-woo stepped out first to help his wife exit. Immediately, the townsfolk took notice of them. "Oh my! It's the perfect couple! May I interest you in some fruit?" "Hello Mr.Kim, how are you and your wife today?" "Do you like makeup Mrs.Kim? I'm sure you'd like this powder." They waved and smiled to everybody and went to the furthest booth. "Ah Mr.Kim! It's nice to see you, here's the product you requested." The man held out a bottle of medicine. Mr.Kim thanked the man and gave him the money. He put it into his bag and watched his wife buy the things she needed. Mrs.Kim had no idea of Mr. Kim's "medicine". It was something he had never told her. He had a severe headache one day and bought it from a random man on the street. He quickly became addicted to the substance and needed more. It would relieve him of his stress and helped him sleep. He always told his wife that it was something for his job, and she never suspected a thing. He stared at the bottle in his hand, waiting for the time he could use it. Mrs.Kim had finished buying everything she needed and signaled for Mr.Kim to go. On the ride home, he kept reading the bottle and it's contents. Molasses, sugar, cocaine, thyme, and a drop of morphine. He licked his lips and continued to stare at the bottle. He stared at it so much that he didn't realize they made it home.