Just A Borrowed Spouse

A Piece from Our Past

Naeun's POV:

I woke up to the next day. Only managing 5 hours of sleep. Thinking at night just eats my time. I didn't notice how much of an overthinker I was.

I have finished packing up my stuff, fixing myself and all; now all I have to do is eat. I zipped my suitcase and dragged it with me towards the door.With one last look around, I sighed. Time flies so fast, it's already time to go.

I carried my suitcase down to the living room. Mom and Dad were sitting down at the living room,waiting for me.

I slowly walked towards them and sat on my seat.I didn't know what to say. Not even one of us bothered to talk , silence was simply present at this time while Mom was..

Mom was crying silently.

"Umma,please stop crying. It's not that you won't be seeing me anymore."

"I know, I know Naeun. I'll just really miss you. It's just me and your dad here. It just gets a little lonely."

I hugged her as she talked. No words could lighten her feeling. Parents don't want to be apart from their children as much as possible but in my case: we have to.

I will miss this place.

"Beep,beep."

And there goes the service, time's up. I have to go now. I looked at Mom and Dad. Their faces weren't drawn that much. It was blank. I felt the sadness running over me. Dad stood up and opened the door for Manager.

"Good Morning" - Manager said as he bowed to my parents. My father ushered him to sit with us in the living room.

Honestly, what's good in the morning when you're about to leave your family again? Ugh.

Mom was crying so badly now. Manager's presence made her feel it more that I was really going. I hugged her as she cried. I felt myself crying too.

"Umma, it's okay. I'll visit you soon." - I said as I rubbed her back.

"Oh Naeun, just take care okay? Work hard and all."

I nodded to what everything she said to make her feel secure. The company always treats me well, everyone does. Everyone cares in their own ways.

While hugging Mom, I mouthed at Manager to bring my luggage to the service. He just got up and carried my luggage to the car quietly. Dad helped him too which gave Mom and I a little time to talk more.

Finally, Mom was back to herself now. Only now with colds and puffy red eyes.

"Umma, is there anything you want to tell or ask me before I'd go?" - I asked.

"Naeun, when you're there I expect you'll be seeing Taemin around right?"

Why? What's with Taemin? Do they all have to tell me something about him?

"Of course, I'll see him since we work in the same industry. Maybe in Music Shows and Awards Night too."

"I know you will see him there in your work, what I meant was dating."

"Oh. Da..Dating?"

Great. I STUTTERED, maybe she'll say I'm hiding something even though I wasn't.

"Yes, dating dear. I've seen change between the two of you and I wouldn't be surprised anymore if you will be having a relationship with him. After all, you got married."

I laughed. Really? Married? Why can't they move on from that? It's been months that the marriage ended.

"Umma,we were married before okay. And that was virtual. It doesn't count."