Drowned Landscape

Part 3

I was too shocked to hear the news.

''What are you talking about? You're kidding right? Please tell me you are kidding''

I pleaded.

''I am dead serious Miles. I am sorry. I should have tell you earlier. But I really didn't know how to tell that's why.''

''Why? Are you breaking up with me?''

''I-I am not really sure it is break up or not. But I am sure is I have to move to Korea because of my mom's job. And I don't think we can work out the distance relationship. Do you think you can?''

I was too shocked by this information.

I answered truthfully.

''I don't know. I think we better br-break up.''

Tears threatening to fall from my eyes. My heart shattered. He was the only boyfriend who earned my trust and didn't cheat on me like others. I couldn't stand anymore. I hugged him tightly and buried my face into his chest crying. He hugged me back tightly. We stayed like that for a long time, thinking this would be our last time, I couldn't break his warm and secure embrace. But I pulled away and we stared at each other face memorizing every inch of his perfect face. He broke the silence.

''It's cold out here. I think we should go back home.''

I nodded reluctantly hoping to pass every last minutes with him but I think it might only hurt me even more.

We went back to his car. On the car, neither of us spoke a word. But I decided to break the silence.

''When are you moving?''

''Tomorrow afternoon.''

''WHAT?''

I choked on my own spit.

''Why only tell me now?''

''Sorry about that I don't know how to tell you that's why. I was lost for words whenever I planned to tell you.''

''I wished you would have told me earlier.''

He didn't reply this time. I looked out of the car window watching trees and houses that we passed by. Finally, we arrived at my house.

''Good-bye Miles. I am leaving here at 4pm. I hope I will see you one last time before I leave Chicago.''

I nodded and gave him a goodbye kiss on a cheek, then I got out of the car without saying any words.

I opened the front door with a spare key and quickly went to my room not wanting to wake up my parents. I took off the dress and put on the some comfortable clothes. I wiped off the make-up on my face and finally laid on my bed trying to catch a sleep. Whenever I closed my eyes, I thought about Naythan and I began to cry soaking my pillow with tears. I can't hold anymore, I went to Justin's room. I opened the door quietly hoping not to wake Justin up. Unfortunately, my plan failed.

''Miles? What are you doing in my room?"

"I just want to sleep with you.''

''Is there something wrong?"

"No. Nothing is wrong. I just miss sleeping with you."

"Come on. I know you better than anyone. Do you want to talk about it?"

I walked towards his bed and he patted the space beside him signalling me to lay down. I laid down and he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me closer. I felt so safe when I was in his arms.

''You know that you can talk to me about anything, right? I am always here for you."

"It's about Naythan. He is moving to Korea tomorrow. I don't know if I am going to see him again. He said he will be expecting to see me again before he go. But I don't know if I can afford to see him again. It's not a simple goodbye for me, you know?"