THE OWEN HEART BEAT

OWEN-67

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Tomorrow is the first time Elston has parted ways with Mia, even after a few years together.

A reality that re-stirred Elston's consciousness. The fact is, that after this, he will no longer be able to live as before.

Elston did something without caring about anyone else. Elston who never attach importance to the opinions of others over him. Elston who likes to make a sensation here and there, even he can make a scandal about same-sex love that can horrendous social media. Elston was always convinced that everything he could get his hands on easily. He can't be that Elston anymore.

Because after this, the old Elston had become another Elston. Elston who always wanted to look good in someone's eyes. And Elston who wants to look worthy of someone.

Elston who would amaze someone when he saw himself. But he doesn't need judgment from others. Because he only needs one opinion. The opinion of Mia.

"I'm gonna miss you, too, Els."

It seems that Mia did not realize that she had touched something that no one else could touch, Elston's heart. The heart that was currently unnoticed had been successfully held tightly by the girl.

...Ah that's right. You're really driving me crazy!...

"O, yeah. You've prepared all your stuff? if you need help, just say it. I'll clean it up."

Although Elston says he likes her, it does not mean that Mia's duties and responsibilities to the man change. Taking care of Elston and all his needs is Mia's main job.

"Hem. I've already done it. You just calm down. I don't want to always bother you." Because it's not the help of a maiden escort that Elston wants right now.

Except Mia. Just having the girl in his arms was enough for Elston. Silence as at this time. Give each other warmth. If only time could be stopped, Elston would pay whatever it costs for the time they have right now.

"Please promise me you'll be fine as long as I'm not around. I'll call you every day. I'll make sure that you'll always miss my presence, too."

Mia expected the same. Elston was too good for her, so she hoped that her feelings would grow quickly. He didn't want Elston to wait any longer.

"Don't call when I'm doing my job. You understand, right?"

"Even though I miss you?"

"Even though you miss me."

"You're so mean."

"Aren't I like this."

"Hem. You've always been like this. That's why I still like you. Because you won't change."

Both chuckle. The warmth of that moment felt so precious.

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...The next day,...

Mia breathed a tired sigh. He looked around the room. His eyes were only fixed on the ceiling which was fitted with luxurious crystal lamp decorations. But that's all. There's nothing else in there. No voices of people asking. There's no laughing joke. And also the annoying guy who always tries to tease her.

Although there was usually no one else but himself and Elston, but the house never felt this quiet.

"Just split up, but I've been wanting to see you."

If I knew I'd be lonely like this, I should have just whined for Elston to take me home with him.

But how else, if not for the same important reason, maybe Mia will not be in a place that still feels foreign.

"This is the reason I don't want to depend on anyone. Just watch. I'll scold you when I get home."

Mia was upset that Elston had made herself feel used to the man's existence. But now he is left behind. It's a really upsetting situation.

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The first week without Elston, Mia was still fine. Because as he promised, Elston would contact him every day..

The second and third weeks as well. Although Mia had to admit, she missed Elston even more, but she was fine. Instead of always thinking about the man, Mia shifted her focus to finishing all her tasks ahead of the final trial.

...And without feeling......

Time just passed by. Everything that had ever happened was slowly only a faint memory bias.

Feelings that once thought would never disappear, gradually began to erode. And now it's starting to feel foreign.

Until without realizing it, the emptiness that used to be always stifling is now starting to be infiltrated by new comforts. The excruciating pain every night slowly healed itself.

That focus is starting to get distracted. It is no longer about the past, but about the present. It is no longer about him hurting, but about him always encouraging. It provides support and warmth.

All things considered to be just ordinary attention, are now turning into tiny seeds of a taste. The sense of growing more and more, and over time become fertile, until slowly able to fill every lonely gap that had once been stopped. Difficult indeed. But it's not impossible.

It is true what people say; if love is not necessary to go too far. All things can and will be changed.

Nothing is eternal. So does the heart. And that kind of thing is also what sometimes makes a person able to survive.

Getting someone back up, getting back to know new things. Not just stuck in the mass dimension. But want to try to walk step by step to get a place that will indeed be his own. Not just a place to stay for a while, but also a place to stay forever.

A place no one else will take. But it really is a place that will only be owned by itself.

But all of that won't be easy..

It's not just about opening the heart. But also to defend the heart.

Hearts. Huh. What's wrong with the heart. Why is the heart always a puzzle?

And in the end, Mia has to admit that right now, her feelings are starting to turn to someone. And that guy is Elston..

"What are you doing? he said you'd call me every day. Where's evidence?" Mia pressed her phone upset. Because all day long there's no word from Elston.

"Basic sucks! Justjust look. I'll repay you later."

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