Breaking Up Is Better Than Divorce

Back the day before the wedding.

That day, when I opened my eyes, I realized that it was an unfamiliar yet familiar place.

What is it?

Even after turning his head to look around, it took a long time to find out that this was the very newlywed house where he had been married and had lived for a while.

This is a house that I had rented out because my ex-wife’s office worker was not far from the headquarters of the Daeyang Group.

It is a house with many memories.

As a result, it’s all unpleasant memories, so it’s a problem.

Suddenly, I felt something rushing up from deep in my chest, so I got up and went to the bathroom.

The reflection of the man in the bathroom mirror is the same as it had been decades ago.

It was only after seeing it that I could accept the fact that I had returned to the past.

I don’t know what happened, but it seems he’s returned to the time when he was the only one married.

Nonsense!

I hurriedly leave the bathroom and look for my old phone.

I checked the date while holding the charging phone on the bedside table.

March 14, 2014.

do you mean real?

Not knowing anything else, his body and face that became younger overnight proves that.

But what if it’s March 14th?

this. Tomorrow is the wedding day.

A sigh of relief suddenly escapes.

thank god.

If he came back one day late, he had to repeat that terrible life again.

Now I can afford to go back to my ruined youth.

hurray!

Can’t get any better than this

Eugene sits back on the bed and looks around the room.

It’s a house I didn’t want to see again even in my dreams for a while, but it’s a new feeling to go back in time.

Originally, we were going to have a wedding tomorrow and go on a honeymoon and move in.

I also remember how busy she was decorating the newlyweds before the wedding.

Eugene was busy with work to be done ahead of the vacation, so she was busy decorating the house with her close to the company.

Perhaps a few times, he seemed to have slept here and went to work.

In fact, it was a busy time, and Eugene was not able to visit a few times due to business trips in the provinces, so I always had to apologize.

But today, on the contrary, he was sleeping here.

What happened?

Eugene tries to revive her memory for a moment.

ah! It was…

The day before, I was having a drink with my co-workers who offered to congratulate her on the wedding, and I suddenly wanted to see her, so I called and didn’t answer the phone.

I thought she might be at the newlywed house, but she was not there.

He seemed to have fallen asleep wondering what was going on, thinking he was just sleeping at home.

Even before we got married, it was often late at night that she didn’t answer the phone.

Each time she said she kept her phone on silent when she was sleeping.

It was decades ago, but looking at what remains quite clearly, it seems that it was a rather impressive memory.

It was only later that I found out that wasn’t the case, and I was very angry about it, but now it’s just a thing of the past.

“It’s fine.”

Eugene smiled and stood up.

“Were you there?”

The security camera installed while decorating the newlywed house catches my eye.

It was a camera that she said he would install after having a child.

Eugene approached the security camera and opened the slot to see if there was a memory card.

there is too

For some reason, I went on a honeymoon and looked to see if it was working properly, and I was puzzled because I didn’t have a memory card.

I thought it must have been there until the day before the wedding.

So, while we were on our honeymoon, someone came into this house and took out the camera’s memory card.

At the time, I thought it was just a drawing, but after thinking about it, there must have been some reason.

Perhaps for some reason he would have been very offended if he knew.

I took out the memory card, put it in the laptop, and started the video player.

I can’t help it because I can’t check the network because I don’t have an internet connection at home yet, and I haven’t installed a router.

The video starts playing on the laptop.

Install the security camera and quickly rotate the screen from the moment it starts operating.

After a while, I was able to find the scene I was looking for.

“yes?”

Eugene’s eyes lit up.

There was a scene I was expecting.

However, since the main character was something he had never imagined, Eugene could not help but be surprised.

I turned up the volume a bit.

“Chief. how about it?”

The voice of the man who will become his wife tomorrow came out.

“Is that how it happened?”

Eugene said in a subdued voice.

The secret that has haunted him for decades is now revealed.

Eugene watched the secret scene to the end without taking his eyes off it.

Now there is no more anger.

I’m just happy to learn something I didn’t know.

I checked all the necessary scenes, stopped the video player, and copied the video to my laptop.

Then he deletes the video from the moment he came last night, puts the memory card back in and turns off the power.

Now you have everything you need.

Eugene went back to the bathroom and took a shower.

Today is probably going to be very busy.

I took a cold shower to clear my mind, got out of the bathroom and called.

After the signal has passed for a long time, the other party answers the call.

It’s already past 10, so it’s not time to sleep.

“It’s me.”

Eugene said in a slightly nervous voice.

How long has it been since you heard that woman’s voice?

– yes? Have you already called?

She answered in a tired voice.

“Already. It was past ten.”

The moment I heard her voice, the tension disappeared, and my heart felt cold as if I had poured a bowl of cold water on it. However, Eugene continued, trying not to lose her composure.

– What’s up?

It’s a slightly annoying voice.

“Where are you now?”

– Where? It’s home.

“okay? Then I will go there. Go in 30 minutes.”

– What’s so urgent?

It’s a somewhat perplexed voice.

“Tomorrow is the wedding. You have to move fast.”

Lots of work to do. Even a day would not be enough to reach so many people.

– What makes you busy? I got up now and I’m still tired. see you later. Eat lunch.

“I wish I could see you sooner. I have a story to tell.”

– Can’t we just do it over the phone? ahhh!

Something strange came out of her mouth.

“okay. see you at lunch Where can I see you?”

– Ummm… just a little bit. ah! I’ll call you in a little bit. Understand?

The annoying voice disappears, and he speaks in a brooding tone and cuts off without hearing an answer.

Well, I can’t help it.

Does not matter. I want to see you soon. It was just a consideration for her.

Eugene calls again.

“That’s me.”

– uh. okay. What’s going on so early? Aren’t you busy preparing for tomorrow?

It was nice to hear my father’s voice.

It seems that it is not only the children who are excited before the wedding.

“Actually, I have something to tell you.”

– Why is your voice like that? Where are you uncomfortable?

“no. I am happy to hear my father’s voice.”

– what the. A grown man… okay. What do you mean?

“The wedding is canceled tomorrow.”

Eugene calmly announced the decision he had made.

– What! what are you talking about now!

It was the first time he had seen his father so perplexed.

He was a gentleman who wouldn’t even budge even if the sky was falling, but to see him startled at his son’s words, I feel very sorry for him.

“I’ll see you later and tell you. You can’t get married anyway.”

– Did you two fight?

“I haven’t fought yet. We will meet later and it will be like that.”

– You mean you made that decision on your own?

“Yes.”

– Bad guy! then not Aren’t you even sorry for the baby girl?

“I’m not sorry. There are circumstances.”

For a moment, the father does not speak.

– Hearing your voice, it looks like there’s something really going on.

“Yes.”

– okay. I get it. Then we will meet to discuss the details. Whoa, don’t call me directly to our guests.

The father accepted Eugene’s words.

“sorry.”

– I’m not sorry. Seeing you do that, it seems like something is definitely wrong with you. If so, can you handle it well?

“I have to.”

– okay. I get it. I don’t tell my mom. I’ll block you until later, so take a good look.

“All right. father.”

After hanging up, Eugene looked down at the phone for a moment.

It was a father who met again, and it was cumbersome to have to tell him this news first.

Still, it was better than letting them see the wretched thing after marriage.

From then until lunchtime, Eugene was busy making calls to the acquaintances who had called her to the wedding.

I called everyone who handed out the wedding invitations one by one, explained the situation and apologized.

I thought it would be the most difficult for the person involved, Eugene, so it wasn’t too difficult because everyone gave me words of comfort.

Still, it was a bit funny to bring up the story of the breakup to the many acquaintances who had been hearing their voices again after a long time.

Eugene immediately called the company’s boss and explained the situation.

– no. What do you mean now? it’s crazy?

“It happened. sorry.”

– no. you won’t be sorry for me it’s okay? now?

“What. I don’t really know.”

– Me, really! This person… is that why he doesn’t really do it? Wedding ceremony?

“Yes. Please forgive me.”

– under······. Okay. I tell the people in the department. There must be a lot of phone calls, except for the people in the department.

He’s a picky person when he’s working, but he’s also tolerant at times like this.

“And I’ll just use the vacation I took for my honeymoon.”

– Do it. It will take time to calm your mind.

“I will come and see you.”

– yes? are you going where? Maybe honeymoon?

“yes. I will just go there by myself.”

– Huh, that’s right. I don’t even know Anyway, let’s go and see you.

this has also been resolved

After that, Eugene continued to dial the phone.

And shortly after the promised lunch time, I got a call from her.

– It’s me. I haven’t slept well before, so I’m out of my mind. You know that when I wake up in the morning.

Your voice is just lively. I wondered if the news of the breakup had even reached her, but it seems that’s not the case.

There were very few overlapping acquaintances between the two, and at least they had not contacted anyone who was related.

“it’s okay. I have nothing to worry about.”

– But where are you now? Aren’t you going to the newlyweds?

It was a voice of concern.

“no. Yesterday I drank a lot and slept in a nearby motel.”

I didn’t have to say that I went to the newlyweds’ house.

– Then let’s meet near our company. I have something I left behind at work, so I have to go see it. See you in about an hour.

“Don’t do that. in front of the company?”

– no. See you at the roti we used to see sometimes.

I’m talking about a quiet coffee shop near my office.

“okay. Don’t do that.”

After hanging up the phone, I got up, put on my clothes, and went out the door.

After a lot of phone calls, I get hungry.

It felt like I was going to have to fill my stomach with something to eat until she arrived.

Arrived at the meeting point and ordered a sandwich and coffee.

Thinking that 15,000 won is too much for one slice of this thin sandwich, he calculates.

If you include coffee, it’s almost over 20,000 won.

In the place where Eugene lived, a hearty sandwich filled with thick ham and vegetables, served with coffee, could be eaten for $15.

That too is a long time later.

The price of Gangnam was astonishing even for Eugene, who came back decades later.

Still, I don’t think it’s a waste of money.

Sandwiches with thin ham that I have eaten in a long time are delicious.

but. It’s the yard to start a new life when you’re young again, but isn’t it delicious?

After a while, as I ate a delicious sandwich, she came in.

It’s been a long time since I saw her when she was young.

still a beautiful woman

As if trying to hide her slightly bloated belly, she slowly walked in and sat in front of Eugene and opened her mouth.

“What’s wrong with you?”

“yes? What happened?”

“You have something to say?”

“ah! right. okay. Cancel our marriage.”

Eugene said lightly, as if canceling even a movie date.

“what?”

Her eyes widened a lot.

“What does that mean… now?”

He was not even angry as if he did not understand the situation yet.

“I’ve been thinking about it, but I don’t think we’re right for each other.”

“Are you saying that now?”

It looks like the lid is slowly opening.

“Say, right?”

“Are you kidding me now? What are you doing right before the wedding day? cancel? it’s crazy?”

“We do it for each other. Don’t regret it later, let’s end it here.”

“hey!”

Eventually, she couldn’t stand it and screamed.

“Now say that!”

His face was flushed red, as if anger had risen to the top of his head.

“I’ve been thinking about it, but I don’t think I can satisfy you with what you want. And you won’t be satisfied with me either.”

“hey! this child! you. Look at this!”

She pointed to her boat.

“How are you doing this? Are you crazy?”

“Oh. There is that problem.”

Eugene looked at her stomach and said a little more seriously.

If you look at it that way, the placement height of 12 weeks pregnant is a bit too much.

At this time, I just thought that the fetus was exceptionally healthy.

Well, wasn’t it when you were blinded by love for a long time?

“I was going to do a genetic test after giving birth.”

But not now. It has been decades since the pods used on the eyes were removed.

“what?”

Upon hearing Eugene’s answer, her face turned pale.

“So, let’s go back then and stop blushing at each other, and let’s finish it up here.”

“You… you, you now…”

She was trembling.

“Are you suspicious of me? How can you insult someone like that?”

She shouted with a pale face.

“no. I just don’t want to regret it. Can’t we go through life doubting each other?”

“Bad bastard!”

She jumped up and shouted.

“I won’t let you go! Leave it! I am with you and your parents! I’ll end it all! pup!”

Staring at Eugene with hateful eyes, the woman who was going to be the bride tomorrow cursed the man who was going to be the groom.

And even then, for a moment, she looked at Eugene with an indescribable expression, then turned around and left the coffee shop.

“Hey, it didn’t matter if we talked step by step…”

Eugene watched where she disappeared for a while as if something was missing.