All Chapters of Sense of Direction Lost in Love: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

I came across a video Sean posted on his Instagram.The caption read: “An old wish came true today.”As if deliberately looking to punish myself, I tapped on the video.Drones and fireworks filled the night sky.Andy knelt on one knee, speaking vows of love to Ruth.She had eventually found the ring.None of them cared if I, the person trapped in that wrecked car, was safe, or where I had gone.After being discharged, I wrapped up the paperwork for my study application.At the notary office, I saw Ruth at a counter.She was holding a little boy in her arms, while Andy leaned down to fill out paperwork.I took a step forward, wanting a closer look.My mom bolted out of nowhere, ramming into me and sending me stumbling backward.She stepped close, lowering her voice:“Since you’ve seen it, here’s the truth for you. Ruth gave birth to Andy’s child three years ago.“Because of you, she couldn’t keep the boy or let him see his father. We’re the ones who raised the boy.“Don’t you dare try m

The search went on until the early hours of the morning, leaving me completely exhausted.Still, there was no sign of Andy.Rounding the corner ahead brought me to my parents’ house. I thought that even if I just stood outside the courtyard and caught one last glimpse from afar, it would be enough. Once I went abroad, God knew when I’d ever see them again.Through the glass, Andy’s figure appeared in my line of sight.Alongside my parents, Ruth, and Sean.While the outside was pitch-black, a warm yellow light leaked through the windows. The whole group was gathered around the child, laughing and chatting.They found Andy.Yet not a single person had notified me.Andy noticed me standing outside. He pushed open the door and walked into the yard.“I came back, but everyone seems to have forgotten about you.“Though if I were you, I wouldn’t go inside. Wouldn’t wanna remind everyone how you abandoned me and make them mad all over again.”I turned my back to him, fighting to steady my emot

Ruth had not eaten in three days.Her eye sockets were sunken, her whole body steeped in exhaustion.She had tried everything, yet there was still no sign of where I went.She even went to a self-claimed mystic, paying a fortune for a clue.The mystic concluded our time together had run out.The door of the old house opened, letting the light spill in.It struck Ruth’s eyes as a blinding pain.“Mommy.”A little boy threw himself into her arms, speaking in a baby voice.“Mommy, tomorrow is you and Daddy’s wedding. I’m all ready to be your ring bearer.”Ruth stroked his head and looked up at Andy.“Let’s cancel the wedding. We haven’t found Ethan yet. I really don't have the heart for this.”The smile froze on Andy’s face.“What are you saying? We sent out the invitations. My parents, relatives and friends are coming all the way from across the country. We can’t call it off now.”As Andy spoke, he reached out to tug at Ruth.Ruth’s face darkened, her tone growing impatient.“Ethan’s stil

I rushed home as soon as the flight landed.The moment I stepped through the front door, I was struck completely dumbfounded.My mom had tied a rope to a hook on the ceiling.Catching sight of me, her eyes turned bright red, and she burst into heavy, uncontrollable sobs.“Ethan, be my witness! It was your father, that utter bastard, who drove me to my death!”The second the words left her mouth, she kicked the stool away from beneath her feet.“Mom!”I lunged forward in a single leap, untying the rope and bringing her down.Her face was deathly pale, her eyes robbed of all life.“Ethan, I regret it so much. I’m so sorry.“I was played for a fool by your father. He kept praising that bastard in front of me while finding fault with you at every turn, which was why I...”“It’s okay, Mom, don’t say another word. It’s all water under the bridge now.“I don’t blame you anymore.”I gently wrapped my arms around my poor mother, squeezing her hands to reassure her.“Mom, you weren’t the one in