After the divorce, loneliness became an inevitable companion for Chef Brian. Although he tried to fill his time with work, travel, and teaching, there was an emptiness that lurked underneath it all. Every time he came home to his quiet apartment, the loneliness became more piercing.Brian, who was so used to the routine of family life, now had to adjust to a new reality. No more Suyin's voice greeting him when he came home, no more warm conversations about their day, and no more presence of his children to bring joy to the house. Silence was the only thing that greeted her every time she opened the door to her apartment.The nights were the most difficult time for her. When the bustle of the daytime subsided, Brian's mind began to be haunted by memories of the good times with Suyin. He often sat on the sofa, staring blankly out the window, contemplating how everything could have changed so quickly. Despite knowing that the divorce was the right decision for both of them, he couldn
One day, after returning from one of the culinary trips he had taken in search of inspiration, Brian decided to visit their old home. The house now belonged to Suyin, and despite his reservations, the urge to see it once again was too strong to ignore. Brian stood in front of the house, feeling a wave of nostalgia and sadness. The courtyard that was once full of their children's laughter now seemed quieter, yet still well-maintained. Brian took a deep breath and knocked on the door. Shortly after, Suyin opened the door, surprised to see Brian standing there."Brian," Suyin said, his voice filled with astonishment. "What brings you here?"Brian smiled weakly. "I just... wanted to see this place again. The place where we once built so many memories."Suyin invited him in, and they sat in the living room, a place that was once full of their togetherness. They talked about many things-about the children, the restaurant, and their lives now. Although the conversation was light, there w
After years of living separate lives, fate brought Chef Brian and Suyin together in an unexpected situation. Suyin, who now runs a luxurious nightlife venue called "Lunar Lounge," decided to expand his business by adding an exclusive restaurant within the venue. The restaurant is designed to serve high-quality dishes, with an elegant ambience that combines live music and a unique dining experience.When thinking about who would be the perfect head chef for his new restaurant, Brian's name immediately came to Suyin's mind. Despite their long separation, Suyin knew that Brian was a very talented chef and had a culinary vision that was in line with what he envisioned for his restaurant. Moreover, Suyin felt that working with Brian again, albeit in a professional capacity, could be a way to maintain a good relationship between them.Suyin decided to contact Brian and invite him to meet at the "Lunar Lounge." Brian, although surprised by the invitation, decided to come, driven by curi
They were still chatting in the hospital cafeteria. Chef Brian and Mrs. Liem's relationship still left Sira in disbelief. She almost turned her brain over because she couldn't believe what she was seeing. Only then did Sira believe it when she clearly knew chef Brian's own story."But how can your daughter experience the same thing in such a short time. Isn't allergy a known cause?" asked Sira who was now looking at Chef Brian seriously."That's the problem," muttered chef Brian. He seemed to be thinking but his gaze was blank staring ahead of him. Sira frowned, "Was it intentional by chef Brian's son?" she wondered to herself. She couldn't just guess, she could be wrong and offend Chef Brian."I know my daughter had a hard time when Liem and I decided to separate. The older she grew, the more I felt her heart was lonely. But her face remained strong and didn't show me anything," said chef Brian, starting to tell the story of how his daughter developed an allergic disease."Isn't my
After returning home to visit chef Brian's son. As soon as she got home, Sira received a message that her workplace would be closed for two days. All the employees were not working, Sira already knew the exact reason.Sira sighed, "I hope Briem gets better soon. Poor her, she must be very hurt and disappointed." Staring at herself in the reflection of the mirror."But what about my own fate, which is even more miserable than Briem's. How can I pity others when my own fate is even worse," Sira chuckled to herself. She even laughed out loud when she realized her stupidity. Of course, it wasn't long before Sira came to her senses and quickly closed her mouth tightly."I should focus on practicing martial arts for the next two days. This is a good opportunity for me," Sira muttered as she lay down on the soft bed. She had never thought about taking a martial arts class. Just the fact that a stranger was following her made her more cautious.Sira put earphones in her ears. She happened to
The message sent by Damian was repeatedly read by Sira. She didn't expect that Damian would see her soon and that they would meet again soon."Why am I so happy," Sira said, holding her slightly heated face."Even my face is turning red," continued Sira ashamed of herself who was too overly happy because she would soon meet Damian.Sira decided to take a shower immediately, because after returning from work she had not even showered and immediately laid herself on the bed. After taking a shower, Sira took some money and she intended to look for food outside the house."Maybe buying some snacks would be fun," Sira said then left the house and closed the door.Sira immediately turned her head to the other side of the house when she saw a man walking in. Sira frowned and was a little suspicious."This is the first time I've seen the resident next door. But why does he seem to be in such a hurry after seeing me," Sira muttered then decided to quickly look for some snacks and not care abou
Sira entered her room and locked the door tightly. Even the balcony connected to her room was locked. The fear of the taxi driver made Sira tremble even more. Suddenly, she had a feeling that the person living next to her was the taxi driver who had been following her all this time."What should I do? Or maybe I call Damin. But what if he's busy," Sira said, curling up at the end of the bed. Her blanket clinging to her body, she was in a state of confusion."Roy? Is it possible for me to ask that man for help," muttered Sira who looked doubtful. Actually, Sira did not want to have a close relationship with Roy. She didn't have any feelings for that man. Sira was just afraid that Roy would consider her a giver of false hope.Roy was sitting in the living room of Sira's apartment, reading a book when his cell phone vibrated. On the screen, Sira's name appeared. He immediately answered the call in a tone full of worry."Sira? What's wrong?"On the other end of the line, there was a panic
The last day of vacation arrived with sunny weather. Sira and Roy continue their day with final plans: visiting the local market to buy some souvenirs and enjoying their last lunch in the beach town. While a relaxed and happy atmosphere enveloped them, there was something that made Roy feel uneasy.As they walked through the market, Roy noticed Sira's happy smile that had rarely been seen since the kidnapping. He felt it was time to reveal what he had been feeling. After lunch, they decided to sit in a small park overlooking the sea, a place where they often spent time during vacations.Roy looked at Sira with a serious gaze. "Sira, there's something I need to say."Sira stopped her steps and looked at Roy curiously. "What is it?"Roy took a deep breath, trying to organize his words carefully. "During this vacation, I realized how important you are to me. I've long felt there was something more than just friendship between us. I... I love you, Sira."Sira was stunned to hear that