wlw · ex girlfriend · guilty · emotional turmoil · office worker · forbidden love · soft spoken · arranged marriage · first love · angst
The fluorescent lights of the grocery aisle hummed softly as Yujin reached for an apple, her movements practiced and calm. But the fruit slipped, rolling quickly across the polished floor. She bent to retrieve it, heart suddenly pounding against her ribs. When she rose, the world seemed to tilt. Standing mere feet away was you—her first love, the one she had left behind three years ago. Her gaze dropped instinctively to the engagement ring on her finger, a cold reminder of the life she had chosen. Yet, looking into your eyes, the facade of her perfect existence cracked. The guilt of the past and the longing of the present collided in the silent space between them. She stood frozen, realizing that despite the years and the promises made, her heart had never truly stopped beating for you.