Episode 1
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"Everything about her irritated me!" Jin shouted bitterly scratching the back of his head in annoyance. The scowl he has was apparent to know he hated the sight of me.
I leaned back on the sofa trying not to break down in tears for the fourth time in a row. My mind was focusing at the ticking sound from the clock but it was incredibly slow as if it was trying to tell me that when I'm with him time won't heal this everlasting pain.
"Now, calm down Mr Kim and let's talk about this in a calm manner" The man in front us put his hands out trying to calm down my husband.
"First of all, what does she do that irritates you?" He asked, while scribbling some notes down before glancing at the both of us.
"When I was trying to sleep, she turned the TV on and the sound bother me-"
"Jin it was only 9 PM and I turned the volume to 5 I couldn't barely hear any sound at all" I replied back, knowing that this wasn't my fault.
None of it was.
"What about when you didn't cook me dinner when I came home from work?"
"I-I came home 10 minutes after you arrive because I was finishing my work. I texted you previously to order food" Every words that went out from his mouth was something that could be solve easily but with his temper it never subsidize and I was the only one who was left wondering.
"It seems to me that you have an underlying problem but you blame your wife instead" I can hear the sound of writing as silence stood still.
My husband snapped his face towards him before turning red, fuming with anger.
"So you think this is my fault? This is pathetic" He sneer before grabbing his coat and make his way towards the door, I sighed exasperatedly knowing that this was a failure.
"I-I begged him to come here to fix our marriage and all he did was argue" I sobbed, staring at the floor as my eyes went blurry. I thought he could have at least tried for both of our sake but he was too stubborn.
"I know this must've be hard for you" He offered me a tissue before speaking in a gentle manner, something that Jin can't do.
Wiping the last remaining tears I stare back at the man who's in front of me. His brown eyes that looks kind to stare at has got me captivated in it.
"But if you keep trying for your marriage we will find the solution. Don't give up" He encourage, giving me a warm smile that caused my heart to thumped.
"I-I-I will try and bring him here again" I said before standing on my feet and went towards the door.
I know I couldn't give up since I have made an effort to bring Jin here. Even though it was our first time being at this place, I know that I will come back to fix our marriage.
Just before I twist the knob I gaze at the counselor once again.
"Thank you Mr Park."
I stood in front of the school waiting as I saw students running towards their parents arm. Since I still have some time, I took out a small mirror to check if my make up is gone from all of the crying but it was fine. Only mascara smudges but I don't need to fix that.
"Mommy!" I heard a seven year old girl shout, knowing who it was I opened my arm so that she can hug me.
"Ae-Rin, mommy misses you" I smother her with little kisses on her round cheek as she squeals.
Our bundle of love that Jin and I created is here and she's the only happiness I have.
"Let's go home, Mommy will cook your favorite food today." I said holding her hand tightly, she glance up to see my face and smiles at me.
"Really? Yay! Mommy is the best."
"Then they live happily ever after" I said softly before closing the book, Ae-Rin whine knowing that it was time to sleep.
"Mommy I want to find my prince too." She said causing me to giggles seeing how cute she looks.
"And you will, he will ride a horse to pick you up Princess Ae-Rin" I said following with what she said as she clasp her hand, it was getting late so I got off the bed and place the pink blanket on top of her small body.
"Mommy is Daddy your prince too?" I freeze hearing what Ae-Rin had just said, she was looking at me with that big doll eyes waiting for my answer.
Jin my prince?
I used to believe that when he used to be loving and caring. But now it all seems like a fiction of my imagination.
"Yes."
Knowing that this isn't entirely the truth I closed the door gently as I went towards our bedroom.
Jin was finally there with a weary look on his face.
"Jin lets talk about-"
"No. Not now Ji-Eun" He said with a piercing stare causing me to close my mouth shut, taking off his suit he went into the bathroom. I breath heavily before picking up the scattered clothes on the ground.
Smelling the strawberry scent and the lipstick stain on his shirt cause me to bawl my eyes out.
Until when do I have to endure my husband cheating on me?
- Writer
