Harris stood still, and for the first time, I saw a trace of helplessness on his arrogant and handsome face.
He apologized to me.
He ran away for a short distance, but then suddenly turned around and came back, looking fierce and menacing.
I thought he was going to attack me, and I trembled in fear. But instead, he opened his palm towards me.
Inside, there was a strawberry-shaped hairpin.
"Last week. It dropped on the ground, it's yours."
Before I could say thank you, Harris quickly ran away with a black face.
The next day, the boy shaved off his bangs that covered his eyes and started wearing his school uniform properly.
From that day on, we started going to school together.
Later, he confessed his feelings to me.
And then, in order to let me finish my studies at the University of Political Science and Law smoothly, Harris tirelessly did the dirtiest and most exhausting physical labor on construction sites day after day.
One time, a brick fell from the sky and hit him on the head, causing a gash. But even then, he happily told me over the phone.
"What luck! I earned an extra 200 dollars for my wife today. I had the foreman transfer the money directly to your account. Once you receive it, treat yourself to a nice meal. Don't save money, got it?"
Back to reality.
"Mommy, why are you crying?"
Inside our cozy apartment, momo's small hand gently touched my face.
I forced a smile and choked back my tears, saying, "Mommy is fine. Mommy just remembered some very happy memories."
But memories were just memories; they didn't hold any power.
This is the first house that Harris and I owned together.
The house title was in my name only.
Two days ago, after moving here with momo, I officially hired a divorce lawyer to handle the divorce proceedings for me.
Just as I was thinking that Harris should have received the divorce agreement by now, he happened to call.
Harris angrily questioned me, "Sarah, where did you take momo?"
"Don't worry, she is safe with me. If you want to see her, make an appointment with me one day in advance."
On the other end of the phone, he remained silent for several seconds. When he spoke again, I could tell that he was trying hard to control his temper.
"Honey, I've been really busy lately. Don't play games with me at this critical moment. Listen, you and momo should go home obediently. Only then can I focus on my work."