Ha-joon (하준)

Could you buy me a bottle of water? Sure. I'll be right back. He kissed her forehead and went into the gas station store. As soon as he disappeared through the door, her smile vanished completely. Tears began to stream down her face. She brought her hand to her mouth, trying to stop herself from crying.

• Pardon me... He glanced one last time at the shop door. Then he went into the trailer. He only took a backpack. He took a deep breath. He started the engine. Tears blurred her vision. Before leaving, he glanced in the rearview mirror as if he expected to see him running back. But he was still inside. She wiped her face with her hands.
• Goodbye... The trailer began to slowly drive away. When he left the store with the water bottle in his hands, he smiled, looking for her. The smile disappeared. The trailer was no longer there. He looked all around.
• Love? Silence. He ran through the gas station. He called for her several times. Nothing. The only answer was the wind passing by on the road. He stood there, holding the water bottle, trying to understand what had happened. That day, she disappeared without leaving any explanation. And on that very day, both of their lives changed forever.

The sun was rising as a yellow trailer drove along a road surrounded by mountains and trees. Inside, the small space was cozy. The shelves held photographs of the two of them, small trinkets bought during their travels, lights hanging from the ceiling, and vases with the couple's favorite flowers. It was their house. She emerged from the small kitchen holding two mugs of coffee. Her long red hair shone in the morning light. Good morning, sleepyhead. He smiled. I was waiting for you to wake me up. She laughed and handed over the mug. The two sat outside the trailer to watch the sunrise, as they always did whenever they found a nice place to park. They were in no hurry. They didn't have a fixed destination. They simply followed the road, discovering cities, mountains, beaches, and forests. Always together. Whenever they found a field full of flowers, she would run right into the middle of them. Look! These are our favorites! He walked behind her, laughing. You always do that. Because they are beautiful! She carefully picked some to place in a small pot inside the trailer. This way our house looks nicer. At night, the two would sit on the roof of the trailer to watch the stars. She rested her head on his shoulder. Promise me we'll keep traveling forever? He was holding her hand. I promise. She smiled, believing every word. The days passed in this way. They prepared the coffee together. They sang songs during the journeys. They were competing to see who could make the best lunch. They would stop at gas stations just to try different snacks. It was a simple life. But it was the life they had always dreamed of. Until that day. The trailer stopped at a gas station. She was strangely silent. Her eyes looked tired, as if she had been crying during the night. He realized. Did something happen? She forced a small smile. No... I'm just a little thirsty. She handed him some money.