illusion [ Sahyo ]

Excuse

Jihyo's POV:

Today was the first day that I was going to see my mother in quite a while. My uncle called me the other day and told me she wasn't doing very well. I know I should really go see her more, just every time I go it makes me remember the past. All the things I went through as a child.

don't get me wrong, I had a very nice childhood being wealthy and all. I got every toy I could ever ask for, I basically got anything I ever asked for. All the other kids were so jealous of me.

My father would use any excuse he could do get out of the house and away from my mother. He had various other lovers, despite being married to my mother. I guess what's one of the many reasons I don't believe in marriage. It's pointless bullshit and in the end it means nothing. Sure you could vow to be faithful to someone for the rest of your life, but those are just words.

A marriage is pretty much just based on words and promises that neither party will ever keep.

I sit up and stretch, noticing Sana is already up getting ready. It's not even 11:00AM yet, and she's already up.

That's highly unusual for her. Usually on the weekends she likes to sleep in, and well cuddle me.

Lately, she's seemed a bit distant? If that's the correct word to use. 

"What are you doing up so early?" I ask. 

"Going to hang out with tzuyu." She replies, finishing her makeup and hair. 

"Oh... You've been spending a lot of time with her lately..." I reply. 

"Yeah, she's pretty amazing."

"Yeah... I still haven't got a chance to meet her yet. Maybe sometime soon?" I suggest. I get up and walk into the bathroom, where she's observing herself in the mirror. 

"Maybe. Do I look okay?" She asks. 

"You look gorgeous as usual. Since when do you care what you look like though?" I question. 

"Umm since always. Sorry some of us can't roll out of bed and look as good as you, Jihyo." 

"That's not what I meant. You always look good." 

"Thanks." She responds.

"You're welcome." I kiss her cheek. "So maybe when I get back from my mom's house we can spend some time together? I'll make us some dinner, and maybe we can watch a movie or something after?" 

"Yeah maybe." She sits down before putting on her favorite pair of shoes.

I sit down next to her and frown.

"I just miss you lately, Sana. We barely see each other anymore. Between work and school. And you've been spending time with your friend a lot." 

"Okay, fine. Dinner and a movie sounds good."

"Alright, so it's a date."

I can't believe I used that word, but whatever. A date can mean many things. Doesn't have to be the romantic kind.

"Okay." Is all she says back. 

I lean in to kiss her, but she doesn't even notice. She gets up and looks at herself in the mirror once more, before spraying some of that good smelling perfume she always wears on herself. 

"So I'll see you later I guess." She starts to head out the door. 

"Wait." I follow her. "You forgot to give me a kiss." 

She leans in and kisses me. "Is that better?" 

"Not quite. I'm not satisfied yet." I lean in and kiss her again.