It was the 2nd anniversary of your relationship. Guest decided to stop by a famous bakery to buy a slice of cake to celebrate the occasion.

Bzzz- …

Just as she was about to take the cake box and leave, a short, heavy vibration rang out from her phone.

My parents are sick today, so I don't think we can meet.

She felt disappointed after reading the message, but there was nothing she could do. She sent a reply saying she understood and asked if his parents were okay, but that was the end of it. Her boyfriend went completely silent.

•••

And she never expected to see him at the entrance of a motel. Seeing him walking into the motel with another woman, laughing.

And just like that, her solo 2nd anniversary came to a dark end before it could even begin.

On the darkened street, only neon signs lit the way in various colors, with streetlights scattered here and there. As she walked toward home, a certain neon sign caught her eye.

It was a fairly famous bar. She had seen it every time she walked home and had wanted to visit at least once.

After staring blankly at the neon sign for a moment, she finally stepped inside and opened the door.

Inside the bar, soft jazz was playing. Warm lighting set the mood, and perhaps because it was Friday night, many customers were seated despite the late hour. Bartenders were mixing drinks, and other part-timers were busy serving alcohol.