SKYSCRAPER

KRYPTONITE

PRESENT TIME

Jennie embraced Lisa so tight. They're both breaking down. They did not expect that the flashbacks will serve as a confrontation. It made their head ache and their heart break into pieces.

Lisa couldn't speak a word. She is just trembling and crying. Jennie kept apologizing.

"I am sorry. I am really sorry for what I have done. I don't know what happened to me. Maybe I was tired of the world I am in for a job. I am sorry, Lisa." Jennie knelt in between Lisa's legs while holding her hands.

Lisa held her arms and they both stood up. She embraced Jennie and just closed their eyes for a while.

They both couldn't sleep. They decided to drink another cup of coffee for each and just let themselves stare outside the window and watch the snow. No words. No touch.

They are both assessing their feelings. Both are confused. Hurt. Regret is overtaking them. Never expected that this task would shake their world and make them realize a lot of things. They were like awakened from a deep and long sleep.

On the next day, Ms. Hale gave them a sheet to answer individually. They have to write down their feedback on the whole counseling journey. And the most important thing, they have to share what they realized.

Night came and Lisa noticed that Jennie has been too caring the whole day. She's too soft. She also kept on looking at Lisa. While Lisa is still fighting with her thoughts.

The flashbacks knocked her mind and shot her heart again. Every single detail keeps coming back in her head. All emotions are smashing her chest. But her whole body is numb.

"Do you want to watch a film at the lounge? Ms. Hale messaged me that they are going to show 'In the Mood for Love' by Wong Kar-Wai. Maybe you want to watch it with me?" Lisa asked Jennie.

Jennie agreed and they both went to the lounge. They are seated on the couch together. They covered their bodies with a thick and wide scarf as it is really cold. Three other couples are watching with them too.

Jennie leans her head on Lisa's chest. While Lisa wraps her arms around Jennie to give her a warmer feeling and comfort as they watch.

Jennie couldn't stop kissing Lisa form time to time on the cheek. Or she would keep touching her anywhere. Lisa never missed  to stare at Jennie's beautiful face and smell her neck. There's something in Lisa's eyes that she is trying to comprehend in her head.

Is it still about the flashbacks?

What is Lisa feeling now?

When they got back to the cabin, they couldn't stop kissing each other again. Jennie initiated the kiss. Touching here and there. Rubbing their bodies like they have been hungry to make love.

But when they reached the bed. Lisa stopped and just cuddled with Jennie. Jennie felt so loved when Lisa caressed her face and looked in her eyes for a moment until they fell asleep. They spent their last night at the cabin just by feeling each other's breathing in one bed.

The day to leave the mountain has come. Lisa was still the one who drove their way back to the city and she let Jennie rest.

She was too focused on the road and didn't notice she's crying. Jennie wiped the tears from Lisa's face. They are both hurting. They actually do not know what to say.

They are both afraid to speak a word. Maybe because they fear to ask questions with answers they won't like.

When they reached Jennie's home, Lisa took his son and carried him. Aki is really adorable and handsome. He got his lips and shape of the face from Lisa. His eyes are mixed of his parents' features.