Love in the Time of Corona

1

I blankly stared out the window of Dad's red Ford Figo as I've noticed that the rain started to pour.

"Damn it!" I said in frustration. How could I possibly forget the probability of raining today? Immediately, I looked for a place to park. I turned on my radio for some music. As it landed on my favorite station, I sunk in the driver's seat and closed my eyes. I really love this atmosphere. Raining, relaxing music, and just this feeling. I don't feel blue, yet I am not happy. The rain lasted for about an hour... so I felt so at peace the whole time.

Eventually, the drops of the rain slowly faded so I've decided to go where I'm headed. Whilst driving, I tried to smile, not knowing the reason why. I guess, I just want to try being positive, even once.

Upon reaching my destination, I hopped out of the car and put on my denim jacket. I walked rowards the building where I will fetch Kio.

"Krys, what took you so long?! I've been waiting here for like, eternity!" He scoffed as he rolled his eyes. He is my brother from another mother, Kio... and he's gay. For some unknown reasons, that's the only way he want to be remembered.

"Just be thankful that I fetched you. Let's go." I started to step towards my car.

Step.

Step.

Step.

Step.

Step.

I stopped on my tracks as I felt that he was still in the shed. I turn to see him with an apologetic look.

"Ugh, I keep on forgetting. I'm sorry, Krystal. I understand now."

I got confused and asked, "What's the apology for? C'mon, I'm dying to lay on my bed!"

I think he realized how much I hated that subject and gradually walked with me.

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Upon reaching home, I ran towards the sofa and lied down. The thought of never ending unknowns entered my head. How come there are things that are still too hard to explain? In the middle of my daydreaming, my father decided to interrupt.

"Mind if I---?"

"What? Do I have a choice?" I jokingly said as I sat in the sofa bed and made space for him.

"You seem to be in the depths of your thoughts. Care to share?"

I frowned. "Nah, they're the same."

"Does it make it less important?"

I sighed deeply. "I don't know, for sure. What I'm certain is that, I would love to have some rest." I stood up and tapped his shoulder, saying, "See you later, Dad."

As I went upstairs, I felt my shoulders slumped. I feel so tired, probably because of my flight. I just got home from Baehwa, my school from my mom's hometown.