Gael stared at the small thing, and his eyes slowly reddened. He couldn’t accept this reality.

...

Gael felt frustrated. He just wanted to drown his sorrows in alcohol. He even wanted to give in to his despair. After all, Yanni didn’t want him anymore. What did it matter who he was with now?

Gael went to a bar. It was lavish yet tranquil late-night, with only the hoarse yet melancholic voice of a female singer soothing the lonely souls of the patrons.

Gael ordered the strongest alcohol, but