19 17 ...Let’s Divorce (2/2)

”Mom. I'm alright.” ”Mia I —” ”please don't.” She looks at her mom. ”You have your reasons to do it. That doesn't matter. I'm just glad you're alright.” She smiles at her mom.

Her mom pats her head. ”Even so. I'm sorry. Mia. Mom is sorry.” They both share a hug.

...

Days later, Mia finally discharged from the hospital. Mia looks out the window. ”Mia?”

She turns around and sees her mom. ”What's wrong?” ”Haru. He hasn't come by.” She walks towards her and put her hand on Mia's shoulder.

”He's a businessman. I'm sure he's really busy.” ”I guess so.” They head out of the hospital and head home. She waits and waits for his calls or texts, but nothing. She sighs.

That night, she kept sighing. She decided to call him but no answer. She left a voicemail. ”Haru. It's me. Um...I just miss you.” She hangs up.

Haru receives a phone call from Mia but he didn't bother to answer it. (Sorry, Mia.) The ring ended.

He picks the phone and listen to the voicemail. Tears falling down on his cheeks.

He puts the phone down. ”I also miss you too, Mia. Right now, I can't do much.”

Next morning, Mia is in the garden, watering the plants. Haru shows up. He smiles as he sees her in a healthy state.

She felt someone behind her. She turns around and drop the hose as soon as she sees him.

She runs towards him and hug him tight. ”Haru!” He hugs her back. She parts him and hit him. ”You bad husband!”

”Sorry. Sorry.” ”Is the company is jeopardy?” ”No.” ”Then...” ”Mia.” She looks up at him. ”What is it?”

He takes her to the bench. They both sat down. He puts his hands over hers as he looks at her in the eye. ”Mia...let's divorce...”