“Happy birthday to you!” said everyone at the same time. “Make a wish Joe..” ask Chloe— Joe’s mom. Joe closed his eyes and made a heartfelt wish, before blowing out beautifully decorated candlelight on 12th birthday . “Fuuhh..” the candle light went out. Then the lighting in the room that was originally deliberately made dark again illuminates clearly the entire room. Today is indeed a birthday celebration but made simple involving only Joe and July's parents who came in the middle of school holidays. To celebrate the anniversary of Joe's birth. July ends up accidentally staying at Joe's house for the occasion. “This is a gift from me.” A sweet smile sounded cheerful when July gave a gift that had been prepared for a long time, brought directly from home. “Thanks, July!" Joe held her tight, then kissed her on the cheek. “July, Joe! Let's eat the food before it gets cold.” Invite Dean—Joe’s dad. Joe, who can't wait to see the contents of July's gift, turns his intention down, d
July and Joe return home after the day has ended and the sky is pitch black. They were out of the house all day, doing nothing. No one questioned, worried or even sought and waited for their return other than one person— Alastor. July didn't know how long it was today, it was hard for him to go through being alone at home. can't wait for July to come back all day. “Thank you for today, July..." Joe had to split up at the door of July's apartment, even though they had been together all day but he still felt reluctant to let go of July. “I'm glad you enjoyed today.” It feels like the debt burden has been lifted from July's shoulders. Joe really didn't want to send her away. If only they could stay together, longer. Yeah that's a stupid idea, selfish thought that Joe has. If July had not married, he would have chosen to stay with her like they used to every time Joe came to visit. The thought made Joe momentarily look pensively at the face of his cousin, July, waiting to say goodbye
July looked at Alastor with anxious eyes. Not wanting to hurt him, not wanting their relationship to become more distant. It was the anxiety that made July unable to say anything in front of him. While the man kept trying to find the truth in July's eyes, the certainty was that there was hope for him. But what Alastor could see was a shiver of fear, not just in the eyes that radiated but all over July's face. How can Alastor keep demanding and imposing his will when July is like this. Alastor changed mind, he knew this way would not work. “From now on I will try to reset my feelings. Accept and understand that you do not have the same feelings as me, July.” Alastor is doing everything in his power to look at this matter in an adult way. He got rejected repeatedly already, but the agreement kept going until the deadline of the contract between them ended. Alastor must remain by July's side, playing the role of the husband who has been eagerly awaited by her big family. “No Alastor,
July left the room early this morning. she feels guilty about yesterday's incident, about Alastor's confession that she was not at home all day and forgot to give news. As an apology this morning she was preparing breakfast, even could only make simple Western-style dishes. If July makes another menu, it will be a disaster. she didn't want to make Alastor suffer having to eat her food with terrible taste. The dining table was set in order, all that was left was to wait for Alastor to wake up for them to have breakfast together. Just then the door to Alastor's room opened. July sees Alastor already dressed neatly, not as usual. “You go out?” Today is still a weekend, a day off. July wonders why Alastor is wearing a suit and his hairstyle is neat. “Yes. I have to come to the company for a moment.” “The company? Why is there a problem?" July was anxious to hear the company's word, because it was the first time during their time together, Alastor visiting the company again. Or is i
Still on a relaxing weekend, July and Joe enjoyed a peaceful time sitting on the veranda of the apartment. “Joe, since you came you haven't said anything to me." July's gentle and cautious voice suggests that she doesn't want to offend Joe much less feel compelled to tell a story. “How are you? It’s Auntie and Uncle alright?” Joe remained silent even as July waited for an answer. It might be hard to start telling a story but there's also no particular reason he needs to avoid this topic, talking about it with July. Joe's face turned sad and gloomy, and July could understand what he was feeling. Ever since his parents separated Joe grew up in loneliness and growing wounds. After completing school education Joe chose college, busy himself pursuing a career and independent life. It's exactly the same as what July did after her father passed away. “Honestly, I only hear from them occasionally.” a melancholy expression with a mysterious look rose on Joe's face. “You didn't visit them?”
Alastor returns home at noon. At that time July had nothing to do but shut herself in the room to dismantle old objects. she did not hear Alastor's call looking for her. When he knocked on the door of July's room, from inside July gave a short answer. "Yes?” Hearing July's answer, Alastor opens the door of the room looking for July's figure. After his eyes swept through July's bedroom, he found July sitting in the corner of the room staring at him. “You're back?” “Yes. What are you doing?” Asked Alastor still standing in the doorway of the room. "Ohh, I'm just—" wait, it's meaningless to explain to Alastor too, July thought. “Hm, it's nothing." changed her mind. She got up and left her busy a moment ago, because Alastor had returned so July could do it another time. July approaches Alastor, taking him to the lounge. Alastor followed July where she was going, feeling that when left, she wanted to stay with him. Maybe there was something she wanted. “You came back sooner than I t
Alastor stared giddily at the surface of the table, his mind feeling tired. July's hand tightened. anxious to see the hue of Alastor's face. Feeling the attention of the woman who did not take off her hands made his heart ache, the treatment made Alastor more uncomfortable. “July, I'll go to the bathroom first.” Alastor gently let go of July's hand. But his intonation and facial expression were cold to her. July is disturbed by Alastor's change of attitude. On the other hand, Kate's eyes kept watching, July had to remain normal even though she was disturbed. maintained a smile, trying to calm down. Alastor passes away, July and Kate are left alone. July takes this opportunity to talk separately with Kate about things that she has not been able to tell Alastor. Maybe this is a little off the mark from what they were talking about. But still it is still related to the outpouring of heart that only she can share with her best friend Kate. July changed her sitting position closer to t
Whatever it is, don't know who is so adamant about ringing the bell of July's apartment without knowing how to give up until the residents of the house appear. “If it wasn't for the bell ringing, July and I might have been..” Alastor wailed as he walked toward the front door to greet someone outside. And when the door opened, the face he considered annoying continued to disturb the peace of his day since it appeared. "Hi! I brought a message." Joe extended a hand with a big smile and a cheerful tone of voice when the door finally opened. The face of whoever greeted him, whether it was July or Alastor, Joe would still show the same expression and words. Not surprisingly, Alastor's first impression of the man was not wrong. Until this moment Joe existen it remains annoying for him. "Message?” “Yes, Auntie told me to tell you that tonight we are having a family dinner.” Obviously flat. “What?” Alastor was dumbfounded that such a determined person would convey such a simple purpo