Vows Lost in the Wind
Existence
Since it's already the end of the year, the music app I use produces a report on the songs I've listened to in 2025.
The keyword of my report is "resonance".
Over the year, I don't spend much time listening to the songs on this app. My girlfriend, Sienna Fletcher, is the one who's been using my account this whole time.
There's a row beneath the keyword that's written in a tiny font.
"You had listened to this song with someone at 4:00 am on December 1st. It turns out that love can go beyond a night's sleep."
My breath gets hitched in my throat.
December 1st is my birthday. But that night, I had gone to bed at an early hour.
Meanwhile, Sienna had left hurriedly after cutting my birthday cake with me with the excuse that she needed to pull an overnight shift at the company.
For some reason, I tap onto the unfamiliar-looking profile that has been interacting frequently with my account with a trembling finger.
Their keyword of the year is "favor".
My heart skips a beat at the sight. Then, I tap on the details.
"Over the year, you've listened to songs with this user 688 times in the middle of the night. Every time you do, it's a secretive conversation meant for your souls."
The next thing I know, I receive a message from Sienna.
"Babe, I need to work overtime tonight again. You don't have to wait up for me. Just go to bed early."
At the same time, a new post is uploaded on the unfamiliar profile. It features a photo of two hands that are intertwined together.
"I love working overtime with her the most. I want to listen to songs with her forever."