(Author’s note: The last month of work has been absolute hell. Due to a lot of complications, there were many late evenings and my body hasn’t been getting the rest it needed. Along with the loss of a good Korean friend of mine late last week, it’s been difficult to even get the mode to write. However, I am hopefully going to be able to update more regularly. Here’s today’s story:)

Even Then

by Miles H. Rost

The bead of sweat dripped off Simon’s ear, facing the stares of his girlfriend’s parents.

“How do you plan to make money for Si Hyeon?”
“I… work in aerospace engineering. I make plenty of money.”

Si Hyeon’s father sat back. Her mother leaned forward.

“You will take care of us when we can’t?”
“Of course! Having family close is important!”

She sat back and smiled. Simon leaned forward.

“How often will you babysit the children when me and Si Hyeon want to go out?”

Her parents paused, as the color drained out of their faces. Simon sat back, grinning.

Checkmate.