Escaping My Reality - Episode 1

I feel numb.

I don't feel excitement in life anymore, I don't feel love.

Is there even happiness?

I can't even cry to sad songs.

Manhwa, Movie, Drama that's the only time I can feel emotions but when it ends,

I only feel voidness.

Is my current situation right now sad?

Can I even feel happiness and love? Not the one you can feel temporarily.

(Staring at the window of the shop and staring at the passerby..)

(The look of her shop is Minimalist design so it's much easier to see the sale items. Located in the corner of the building because the rent is much cheaper because it doesn't expose much.)

'Nayla Anne Huerta'

A woman in her almost mid-20s with dark brown hair and eyes, long eyelashes, kinda thick eyebrows a bit of a small fierce face but also looks innocent. Her figure is slim but her front and back are not that big but it's there because she doesn't like exposed or fit clothes anyway.

Her shop is a buy-and-sell of the products she searches online or people will go to her to negotiate with their item, after the successful negotiation she'll sell it at her preferred price but not too high.

Hmm… Food is the only thing that kept me going as well.

A tall guy with dark hair with unique and handsome features kinda buff entered the shop, The look his having was like a typical Korean actor wearing a brown trench coat with a cream sweater underneath and black pants.

Oohh I've never seen this person before and his eyes are brown not just dark.

Looks like straight out of imagination huh?

"Excuse me, can I take a look at this watch?" He said.

"Okay, just a minute. I'll take the keys in the drawer since it's a very unique piece."

He's got a good eye. It's the most expensive item here in our shop. Well, I almost gave this to my ex-boyfriend because I wanted to give him something nice for his birthday, but sadly he cheated on me with his co-worker. He said I shouldn't think about it because there's nothing between them and Bwalaa. Rather than throwing it away, I'll just take my money back and double or triple it.

While she's spacing out thinking about the past she unlocked the drawer and showed the watch to him.

She handed him the watch and he carefully examined it, admiring the craftsmanship and the way it fit on his wrist.

Wow, it fits perfectly, he doesn't even need to re-adjust it.

"It's perfect," he said with a smile.

Nayla nods in agreement and offers to pack the watch for him, but he declines. Instead, he chooses to wear it immediately, preferring to carry the box with him.

Oohh shit he's gonna buy it, I'll be able to eat whatever I want tonight! Yahoo.

After wrapping the box, she gives the receipt and paper bag to him.

"Thank you so much, I hope we'll see you again." She can't contain the happiness on her face because of the food she's been wanting to eat.

He smiles right back to her and leaves.

As soon as he left, Nayla still processing what happened because she was captivated by his smile.

Wow, what an attractive person. who doesn't even fall for that smile anyway? Welp that kind of guy is probably taken for sure, and I can't afford to fall in love again. It's too much time and effort to be wasted in the end. Relationships are only good at the beginning anyway, as far as the relationship goes, if the other person is not committed anymore, both of you will drift away leaving the person with still feelings drown in sadness and sorrow.

What a deep thought.. I should just think about what I'm going to eat tonight and go home.

Welp.. that's it for today. I'll close the shop now. She took a quick stretch and started cleaning.

I wonder why he went straight to the watch and didn't even bother to check the rest.

He must be rich, it's a good deal for me anyway.

After closing the shop, a woman in her late 20's, with brown hair, and a common face named Emily approaches her.

"Oohh I see you close your shop as well"

"Yes, I'm about to head home"

"Want to join us with Sasha? We're going to eat Samgyeopsal and drink Soju as well"

"That sounds nice but I'm feeling a bit tired tonight so I'll just take a rest so maybe next time."

It's my third time turning down their request, It's kind of embarrassing but I like some alone time after dealing with people today. It's exhausting for an introvert like me, but it's part of my job. Ahh… I need to regain my social battery with Soju and Bibimbap with beef!

While walking down the street of the market she notices a familiar face in a fancy cafe.

She's staring at the second floor of the cafe.

It's the guy who bought the watch, She assumed that he was waiting for his date.

The guy is drinking his latte while staring at the busy street, and suddenly he catches her gaze.

Nalya got flustered and walked away fast.

Yabai! He stared back at me, and now he might think I'm a creepy stalker.

After she bought her food at her favorite Bibimbap restaurant for takeout and two bottles of Soju at 7&U.

She goes home to her apartment.

Her apartment is small with one bedroom but always tidy, minimalist design since she only lives alone.

She put the food on the table took a quick shower and changed her clothes into her sleepwear.

After her dinner, she goes into her room.

She's staring at the city lights with a dizzy eye.

Is this my future? It's lonely but I prefer it this way. I also want to escape my reality sometimes and there's no way. Well.. there's nothing I could do to accept this fate.

She closes her eyes and sleeps.

As she opens her eyes and it's morning already she still has a drowsy eye, She sits at the side of the bed to get the water on her side table because her throat is dry but she feels something different.

Ohh Shit. I think I finished the two bottles of soju, and now my head hurts, I'm such a bad drinker but still crave it. I need to go to work, where's my bottled water?

As her eyes are completely wide open, she notices she's not in her room. The room is a Victorian room that consists of white and gold colors, full of fancy furniture.

What?? Where am I?? What is this fancy stuff that I can't even afford?!

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