Silent Vows

Part 50

Surrounded by the gentle hum of the crowd and the soft music playing in the background, Yn and Eun Ae wandered through the store, each lost in her own search.

Yn stood in the men's section, her hands full of shirts as she compared colors and fabrics, trying to find the perfect one.

Eun Ae, after picking out a few outfits, made her way toward Yn, who was still buried in choices.

She let out a small laugh as she approached.

"Still not done?" she teased.

Yn shook her head with a sigh. "Not exactly. I just can't seem to pick anything. Nothing feels right, and now I'm just confused."

Eun Ae smiled knowingly. "Oh, come on. You know he'll love whatever you choose."

Yn laughed softly. "Yeah, maybe. But I still want to get something nice. There's more shopping left anyway, so it's fine."

"Exactly," Eun Ae said with a grin. "And besides, you've got great taste."

They both chuckled and went back to browsing through racks and stores, picking up things as they went.

Later, they sat side by side at a jewellery counter, the shopkeeper laying out delicate pieces on a velvet tray.

Eun Ae held up a ring, and both admired it, chatting quietly as they compared designs.

While Eun Ae discussed prices with the seller, Yn leaned back in her chair, exhaustion finally catching up.

She glanced at the time and turned to her.

"We should get going soon, it's been quite a while," she murmured. Eun Ae nodded in agreement.

As they stepped out of the store, the cool air of the mall brushing against their faces, Eun Ae stretched her arms and groaned softly. "I'm starving," she said with a small laugh.

"Let's grab something to eat first, then we'll head out."

Yn nodded, a faint smile tugging at her lips. "Yeah, sounds good."

Together they made their way to the elevator, their shopping bags swaying lightly at their sides.

The soft chatter of people around them grew louder as the elevator doors opened to the bustling food court below.

The space buzzed with the sound of clinking trays, overlapping conversations, and the faint aroma of freshly baked bread and coffee.

They found a small table tucked in a corner, away from the thickest of the crowd. "You sit, I'll order," Yn said, gently motioning Eun Ae to take the seat.

She walked off toward the counter, weaving through groups of people, her steps slow with the kind of weariness that seeps in after hours of walking.

The place was crowded, almost chaotic, the hum of voices blending with the rhythmic hiss of coffee machines.

When she finally returned, she sank into her chair, letting out a quiet sigh of relief.

Eun Ae watched her closely, her expression softening into concern. "You okay? You look exhausted," she asked, her tone gentle.

Yn gave a small nod, brushing a loose strand of hair behind her ear. "Yeah... a little. I guess we've been walking around for too long. That's probably it."

"You sure?" Eun Ae pressed. "Everything else alright?"
Yn hesitated for a moment before replying.

"I think so. It's just... I've been getting tired more easily lately. I'm not sure why."