That Sad Story: Broken Vow

Second Chance

"Good morning, Andi!

I smiled at her. She's one of our neighbors and also a friend, "Good morning, Rei." I greeted her before pulling the gate but I heard her speak again.

"How's Ryo? I haven't seen him for a while. Is he busy with show business again?"

"Yup, he is quite busy these days."

"Ah... I see."

I smiled again and finally went inside. You're guessing it right, we already got back together. We live in the same house, sleep in the same bed and see each other every single day.

Every day.

I sighed looking at every corner of our house. The silence is so lonely. I went straight to the kitchen and saw a note pinned on the refrigerator. They went out again. Since he came back he has spent most of his time with Ryuu more than with me. Good thing, though. That would help them form a father and son bond.

I went back to the living room after checking what to prepare for supper. I laid on the sofa. I am tired and stressed out. I closed my eyes to take a short rest.

"I came to see you." Those words stunned me. I don't know how many seconds or minutes I stared at his beautiful, kind face. The scar is lost.

"Ahem!" Jed cleared his throat to get my attention. I looked at him. He hand signaled that he will leave us.

"Jed!" I called him and walked fast towards him. "Don't leave yet. What am I supposed to do here? I-I don't know what to say or do. Help me out." I whispered.

He smiled. "There are things we have to do impromptu. I don't know if I can help you with this but, Andi, I know you know how to handle this." He winked.

He left us, leaving me in a very awkward situation. What should I do?!

"Mama! Mama! Wake up!"

I was awakened by the gentle hands shaking my arm. And the first thing I saw was my son's smiling face. "Too early to sleep, ma." He said.

I brushed my hands on his head. "Sorry, sir. So? Where did you go this time?" I asked before taking a glimpse of Ryosuke. Ryuu smiled. "Is that a secret?"

He nodded. He does that when he doesn't want to tell me about it.

"Okay." I nodded, too. "Did you enjoy it?"

"Yes! Very much!"

"Good! So now, go to your room, change your clothes before we have our dinner."

He ran to his room giving his father and I yet another long silence that we often have. I looked at him and found him staring back at me. "So? Shall we get changed, too?"

"After you." he said with a smile. The smile I always miss in him.

I walked into our room, I stood there and waited for maybe a minute but as usual he didn't follow. It's been two years but he still acts cold towards me. I sighed as I took my clothes off. I once again looked at the door, I grabbed my towel before my vision began to blur. I soaked myself in the shower and let it wash my tears away.

It's been two years but it still feels the same. The longing I felt when he was gone, the loneliness I live up to each day missing him, the pain of the thought that I lost him already, it's all the same this time. Does he know that I have been crying? I wish he knew but sadly, he doesn't.
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"We'll be filming a movie for spring." Ryo announced before we finished dinner.

"You are?! I'll be seeing you again on TV?" Ryuu asked excitedly, happy and amazed.

"Of course. Daddy will be working harder, especially for you." Our son giggled with just a touch of his father's hands on his cheeks.