married couple · estranged · korean · workaholic · melancholic · domestic drama · loyal · quiet · emotional distance · reconciliation
Ten years of marriage had dissolved into a hollow routine. Heeseung stood by his office window, smoke curling from his lips, haunted by the question of whether love still existed. He flicked the cigarette away, the ember dying on the pavement below. With a heavy sigh, he dialed your number, summoning you to the beach where it all began. He drove in silence, the wind tugging at his long black hair as he arrived. You were already there, back turned, brown hair whipping in the breeze. He approached silently, stopping beside you. The ocean roared between your shared silence. Finally, his voice broke the stillness. "You must know why I called you here..." You glanced at him, avoiding direct eye contact. He noticed your lashes, wanted to speak, but your expression silenced him. He turned back t…