YOO-MI’s POVI need a drink.I really need a drink.The Club Syndrome is a huge bar on the outskirts of town, far off the beaten path. It’s popular with tourists and a few town regulars. Different colors of lights emitted a bright glow outside its huge glass door making the whole place lighted.I gnawed on the inside of my cheek, arms over my chest, debating whether or not I really wanted to go in.I’ve never been to a bar before. I picked Josh up once after he passed out during a friend’s bachelor party. I stayed in the car while one of his friends helped him to get inside the car. Josh spent most of the drive home hurling his guts out the open back window as I laughed hysterically from the driver’s seat. I shook my head, smiling at the thought of my best friend.I didn’t know why I was here, why I drove here. Why this late at night, I was suddenly looking for something to dull the ache?But I really really need

YOO-MI’s POVThe next morning, I woke up to find myself laying on Josh’s bed with a firm grip around my waist. It felt so good that I feel safe in his arms, inhaling his familiar scent. That’s when the events of last night came rushing back to my head.When Josh walked out of the car last night, I followed him inside the house, in his room. I heard the water pouring down from the shower room so I plopped my body on his bed, waited for him but my eyelids getting heavier and I didn’t realize I fell asleep on his bed.I felt the bed sink and an arm wrapped around me, hugging me from behind. Josh kissed my nape before he whispered I love you, and I smiled turning around to face him, my eyes still closed.I felt his soft lips touch mine and I was ready to kiss him back but he pulled away immediately. I don’t know why I feel so disappointed when he just gave me a quick peck. He pulled me closer and I buried my face deep in his bare chest,

YOO-MI’s POVThe side of his face, his back to me as he stepped off the curb and onto the street. His hands were stuffed into the pocket of his jeans.I jumped as fast as I could, spilling the wine all over the table. My hands fumbled with the door handle as I pushed it open and raced out the door, into the cold, into the street, frantically scanning the dark night as I searched for him.Flashes of white and red, headlights, and taillights casted shadows all over the road and storefronts and sidewalks.I ran my hands through my hair, trying to figure out which way he had gone.But no matter where I looked, there was no trace of him. No sign that he had really been there.When I finally gave up searching, figuring he was just a figment of my imagination, I assumed my heart was telling me something, but my head and I were not privy to—we were not really over him.Defeated, I felt my shoulders slumped as I started to walk back to the resta

YOO-MI’s POV“Yoo-Mi, wake up!” I felt someone gently shake my shoulder, waking me up and as I pried my eyes open, Lia’s face frowned looking at me.“What?” I asked.“You were moaning in your dreams bitch!”Shit, I was dreaming!“Am I?” I sat up and removed the blanket from me and looked around. “Where’s Josh?”“He went upstairs to check on Honey before going home. He said he misses your daughter.” she smiled. “You’re very lucky to have him Yoo-Mi,”“I know,” I said and smiled back as I made my way upstairs. When I opened Honey’s bedroom door, I saw her snuggled closer to Josh, her face buried in his chest. Josh’s arms wrapped around her small frame, his chin on top of her head looking so perfect as father and daughter. A smile crept up my lips while watching them.The poor plush was dropped on the ground and I be

YOO-MI’s POV“Hi,” Josh entered inside my office, straightening the business suit he wore, smiling widely at me.“Hey,” I looked up from typing something on my computer and leaned in to accept the kiss on my cheek. “What brought you here?“It’s almost lunchtime, we’re going out,” he answered. “I know a good place uptown, you love seafoods right?” he asked, sitting on top of my table and closing my laptop with his hand.“Hey, I’m not done yet!”“I’m the boss here, Yoo-Mi, you have to follow me.” he grinned and searched his pocket for his phone and dialed to reserve in The Kim’s-- a fine dining restaurant.I shook my head and smiled sheepishly as I put my things back in their proper places on top of my table while he watched me with an amused expression.“What?” I asked, standing up from my chair, stretching up my limbs.