Back at One (Slow Update)

3.

Morning came and Gulf woke up and the very first thing he saw is Mew's face that is looking at him fondly.

"Mmhmp" Mew whined.

Gulf pushed his husband's face and he sits up hugging a pillow.

"Do you have to do that?" Mew asked

Gulf is just looking at him awkwardly.

Sighs... "Go take a bath. I prepared something for you to wear then we can go for breakfast." Mew said standing up.

"Why are you doing this?"

Mew stopped in his tracks. "What's wrong with taking care of my wife?"

"We're div-

"I told you already that I didn't sign it. I tore it and burned it." Mew cuts him.

"Why? I already give you your freedom."

"Did I asked you? You decided to do that on your own. I know I acted harshly with you. But, did it ever occur to you why I am like that?

You only assumed that it's because I don't want to be with you. I always brought that up to know your side but you always keep your mouth shut.

I want to understand you that time. But you always find a way to avoid it and that's the reason why I'm angry."

Mew said panting. Gulf was taken aback hearing it.

"That day, I'm ready to let it go.  Since it's you I am married to, I thought it's best. At least my parents didn't force me to marry someone I don't know.

I'm very excited that we are graduating high school and will attend college with you. But, you left. You left me with just a piece of paper. And you know what's worst? When I got to know that either way, you also going to leave me. Because you're dying."

Mew didn't realize that he's crying already. He blinked the tears away.

"I know you went through a lot. And what I've been through is nothing compared to it. And I know even if I tell you that I love you more than a friend, you will not believe me.

You will only think that I pity you or something. But you know me. I will never say that to anyone because of pity.

You want a divorce? I'm sorry but I can't give you that. Not now. Not ever. I want to show you that I'm seriously in love with you."

"B-but-

"But you don't love me anymore? It's okay. It's my turn to suffer. But I will not gonna let you go. And if you are really sure that you don't love me anymore, three months, just give me three months.

If I fail to make you fall in love again with me, I'll let you go. Is that enough?"

Kana was speechless. Mew is right. It never occurred to him. Most of all, Mew loves him. He heard the door shuts and it brought him back to reality.

He grimaced. Mew will surely misunderstand his silence. He rakes his hair and went to the bathroom.

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Gulf came down to the dining room. His eyes are searching for Mew.

"He left already, son." Jena said

"He said there's an emergency at work," Josh added.

He nodded. He knew it's because of their argument. He sighed and took his seat.