Three years ago
He edged closer and spoke to the sleeping person.
“I like you. I want to date you, and you’re not allowed to say no.”
The person pretending to sleep kept their eyes closed and said,
“Okay.”
Two years ago, unable to bear the pressure any longer, he said over the phone,
“I’m tired. I don’t want to keep this going. Let’s call it quits.”
No sound ever came from the other end of the line.
Two years later, he stared at the person before him in astonishment and said,
“What are you doing here?”
“I came to find my husband. If I can’t get him back, I’ll find another one.”
At those words, he panicked completely…
