ephemeral | han seungwoo x rosé

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"I see that you've changed a lot these days,"

"What do you mean by that?"

Bad-tempered. That was all he wanted to say.

"To be honest, I miss the old you, the old us. We, and Dongpyo, as a happy family," he spoke hesitantly, careful not to hurt her with his words.

Flashback

Han Seungwoo.25 years old, a composer and song-writer. Charming, good-looking and all those alike described him perfectly.Added with his caring, reliable and composed self, he was every women's dream.Behind the attractive face, his heart already belonged to someone else.Fortunate for him, he and his sweetheart finally tied the knot.They were happy.But it did not last long.

"It's okay, Eunbi.Don't cry," Seungwoo comforted his wife, Kwon Eunbi.

"Even so, I can't," she sobbed uncontrollably.

"Eunbi, don't worry.It's not your fault.Don't cry, please," Seungwoo hugged Eunbi tightly, hoping she would stop crying.

Eunbi was diagnosed with an unfamiliar disease which caused her to become infertile.Her world turned dark.Her hope was crushed.

"I'm sorry, Seungwoo," Eunbi said with a muffled voice, "I can't give you a child.I'm useless," she whimpered.

"Eunbi, I love you just the way you are.No matter what, we'll still be happy together," Seungwoo smiled tenderly and pat her back.

"We won't be a happy family without a child, Seungwoo," Eunbi insisted.

Seungwoo sighed softly.He knew Eunbi long enough.She would not be satisfied until she get what she wanted.He turned his gaze to the ground.

"What if," Seungwoo uttered hesitantly, "We adopt a baby?"

Eunbi's eyes widened, "Are you serious?"

"If you insist on having a child," Seungwoo nodded.

"I-"

It was Seungwoo's idea.Eunbi just nodded reluctantly.They were blessed with a beautiful baby.Son Dongpyo, who was around three years old.Again, they were happy.But, it was ephemeral.Eunbi was never happy.Stress, misery and despair overwhelmed her. The couple was blessed with the beautiful Dongpyo, who finally brought joy to the household after what seemed like forever.Still, it was never enough for Eunbi. She yearned for a baby of her own.

As time went by, Eunbi completely changed.From a sweetheart to a grumpy, bad-tempered one.Eunbi could not take it anymore.The feeling of desperation, wretchedness, it was all too much for her.

"Is she okay?" Seungwoo asked himself.

Eunbi, whom she seen now, was not the usual cheerful and bright Eunbi he used to know.She was always seen frowning, and not a hint of smile was seen on her face.After they took Dongpyo with them, Seungwoo noticed her attitude has changed.Moreover, Eunbi had never asked about Dongpyo or anything related to him.Seungwoo tilted his head in confusion.He took a deep breath and went to see Eunbi.They were in need to talk.

End of flashback

"Straight to the point, Seungwoo.What are you trying to say?" Eunbi asked, almost losing her patience.

"I did not mean to anger you, Eunbi-"

"Mommy, Daddy, I'm hungry," Little Dongpyo came out from his room, waddling with his small feet.

"Sweetie," Seungwoo smiled tenderly.

"Daddy will send food to you later.For now, stay in your room, please,"

"But Daddy, I want food now," Dongpyo pouted.

"Enough is enough.Dongpyo, go to your room.Now," Eunbi's voice echoed in the whole room.It was loud enough to scare little Dongpyo.

Dongpyo's eyes were moist with tears.He ran to his room.It was his first time being scolded by his loved mommy.

"Dongpyo-" Seungwoo called for Dongpyo but to no avail.He sighed.

"Why are you being so mad at our child, Eunbi?He is still an infant," Seungwoo scolded her softly.

"Our child, huh?" Eunbi sneered at him.

"Can't you remember?Have you knocked your head?" Her face turned dark.

"I'm sterile, Seungwoo.I never and can't have a child," She laughed.

"So Dongpyo is not my child,"

"What are you saying, Eunbi?He is our child.Dongpyo is our precious child even though he is not our biological child," Seungwoo said gently.

"Han Seungwoo.I can't give you a child.Why are you keep on mentioning about a child- that child, Son Dongpyo.I can't-" Eunbi shouted.

Eunbi was mad.She could not hold it anymore.She could not tolerate about it anymore.A hysterical laugh escaped from her mouth.

"Maybe it was not me," Eunbi turned her gaze to Seungwoo.

"Maybe it was you, Han Seungwoo.It is you who can't give a child.It is not me," she smirked.

Seungwoo stunned.He did not expect their once lovely and jubilant life would have turned this way.Where did his sweetheart go?What are the meaning of being faithful to each other if thing had turned out this way?Still, Seungwoo could not deny his love towards Eunbi.Let her be, it was always for her sake.Seungwoo never once thought about himself.He had vowed to make Eunbi happy.So, he would always make her happy.

"Eunbi," Seungwoo spoke gently.His hands were trying to reach her.

"Enough," said Eunbi.

"I'm out,'

Eunbi took her coat and stepped to the front door.She stopped right in front of it.

"I know, Seungwoo.It was hard for you.But, it was hard for me too,"

"I know you will take good care of Dongpyo," she paused.

Eunbi turned her head to face Seungwoo.

"I love you," she smiled sweetly.

Tears were seen on her face.The door was closed with a soft bang.Seungwoo watched her go.His legs were aching from the long conversation.He sighed.

"Maybe it was not our destiny,"

Seungwoo closed his eyes then leaned against the wall.He shed tears for her.She was his first love.

"Maybe you will come back,"

"Maybe you won't,"

His gaze met with the view of the city through the window.Again, he sighed softly.

"I will be waiting,"

"Until the moment we meet again,"

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bruh, my hands are srsly aching from typing these. i hope you like these tho. actually, im cringing from writing these all sentimental things rlly. but yeah i like this kind of genre.