Chapter 50. Choices (3)

Not at that moment. So, unable to find my bag or even my sandals, I walked out through the kitchen and the open area, reaching only the beach.

I ran along the sand, trying to get as far away from the house as possible, but I noticed JunKoo coming right behind me.

"Wait!" he shouted, and I knew he was also crying. "Please, wait."

"No." I stopped and looked at him, making him stop too. "Give me some time."

"Let's talk," he pleaded. The wind tousled his hair and clothes.

"Stay with Jiwan," I requested, releasing more tears. "Please."

I continued running, putting distance between us, and only stopped when I needed to catch my breath. I bent over slightly to catch my breath and sobbed. The tears flowed uncontrollably. My hair tangled in the strong wind, and everything became even more confusing.

I was wearing only loose black shorts and a thin white shirt. The cold was int