When things do not go the way you had seen them. When everything you’ve dreamt about suddenly crashes. When the world then turned its back from you. When your promises can be kept no more. Would you run away and leave? Foreword n the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, and in joy as well as in sorrow. I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honour and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live. Prologue“I love you, Kyu.” He whispered onto his ears as his body was enveloped in a tight hug. His head was automatically glued to the taller man’s shoulder, admiring the scent he had loved oh so much.“I love you too, Min. You are my everything.”The sounds of bells echoed once again, and grins were suddenly glued to each face present in the soiree. Sungmin chuckled a bit as his face was pulled slightly, capturing his gaze by those deep dark brown orbs he loves dearly.“I swear, I’m gonna kill Jongwoon after this.” Kyuhyun murmured as he pressed his lips tenderly onto Sungmin’s. “This is the thirteenth time they’ve requested for a kiss.” He smiled a little.“You don’t want to kiss me anymore?” Sungmin pouted. “We’ve just been married a few hours ago, and you’re tired of kissing me?”Kyuhyun pulled him closer. “Silly, of course I love kissing you, but I rather do it privately. And it is so obvious that this people are making fun of us already.” He winked and instantly, the smaller man blushed.Another peck onto his cheek, and the newly wedded couple was pulled onto the dance floor. The place was like a canvass painted with bright smiles, surrounded by nothing but the colours of happiness. Everyone was smiling, laughing, enjoying the moment that had landed on the stars of the night. These stars were the two souls, two hearts that were finally entwined as one.Kyuhyun caught Sungmin’s eyes as the music turned low into one of those clichéd soundtracks of their love story. A smile crept onto their faces, and soft I love you’s were spoken before their lips connected once more, speaking out the oneness of their souls to the world.~.~.~.~.~.~.~“Sungmin, the papers are ready.”Sungmin shifted his gaze away from his computer as he eyed the man approaching his desk, a gum-filled smile glued onto his face.“I think the kids did well this term. Or…” the tall man eyed him. “You’re just better in this than I am.”“Silly! You’re just too lenient with the kids, Hyuk. They might be first and second graders but they have vicious thoughts already.” He joked as he took the bunch of test papers and placed it on his overcrowded desk.The term is finally ending, no more work, no more stress, but for Lee Sungmin, vacation means torture. Because once again, he’d be stuck up alone, with nothing to think about except his stupidity and his coward escape. He’ll be trapped up in his thoughts once again, thoughts of his broken vow.“Min, we’ll be doing special work on Shizuoka after term.” Lee Hyukjae, his co-teacher slash suitor cut off his thoughts suddenly. “It won’t pay the same, but you know, new kids to teach…”Heaven must still be good to him. Despite his evil deeds, despite his weakness, he is still led to a place of escape, wherein he could forget about his past for the time being. He smiled “I’d be glad to come with you!”“Really?” Hyukjae stared at him almost disbelievingly.“Yup, after the term, I have nothing to do, so… yes!”“That’s good then. I’ll be adding your name on the registrar. This is a school function, by the way.” He told him. “I’m not luring you into some out-of-town vacation, okay.”He chuckled lightly. “Why are you so defensive suddenly?”“I was…” Hyukjae blushed, too obvious for his pale skin. “Ugh, never mind. I’m going now.”Sungmin smiled one more time at Hyukjae’s retreating figure. The guy was nothing but considerate and kind to him, he’s not hard to like, more so, love. Too bad Sungmin’s heart is occupied and too bad he couldn’t let go even after all the years. As soon as the lanky guy was out, a frown crossed his beautiful face. A sigh was released and he said to himself, “You’re such a coward, Sungmin. You really are a piece of shit.”~.~.~.~.~.~.~Another loud crash echoed around the apartment and a small man jumped out from where he was seated onto the source of the noise. His heart was hammering as he tried to recall if he had forgotten something once more. He looked at his watch and panicked when he realized that the hands were not moving. He missed out on time once again.He cursed as he ran onto the room, fiddling his pocket with his mobile phone and pressing the numbers he had memorized by heart.“I forgot! I missed out on my watch! I’m sorry!” he blabbered on the receiver as he finally reached the room. Not even minding the other line.“Oh, God! Kyuhyun, I’m so sorry.” He went closer to the flailing man, guiding the panicking body on the bed. The contractions were becoming severe and he pulled out a syringe from the nearby drawer. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry I forgot.” With one prick, Kyuhyun’s body went limp and his eyes close, peaceful as always when he’s asleep.The man rubbed his face in annoyance, pissed off his own carelessness when he heard his phone buzzing once again.“Jongwoon,” he murmured. “I put him to sleep. I forgot to have him drink the medicine, shit, I missed out once again. I’m sorry.”“Wookie, you need to worry. When he wakes up, make sure he takes in, okay. Calm down, baby.”Ryeowook heaved out a sigh and mumbled a soft okay before finally ending the call. As he did so, he eyed the shattered glass pieces on the floor. He stared at the small fragments for a while as it reflected a photo frame hanged on the wall. His heart clenched in pain, in pity as he carefully picked up the pieces. Not being able to hold on to the sadness in his heart.]“Kyu, you don’t deserve this. You don’t” he murmured softly to the sleeping figure. “I’m sorry I can’t do anything.” And with that he exited the room with the broken pieces in his hand, a lone tear finally escaping his eye.