Victor: glances at the man, sighs heavily D-did you s-see? That... couple.
I look up from my book oh, yeah. they're over there. why?
Victor motions for you to come closer.
They look so... young.
He notices your interest in the book you're reading.
You read a lot, don't you?
what about them? I ask as I pull out a book to look at
Victor looks away, still staring at the man and his wife. They're... They're so young. He shakes his head in disbelief. It's like they're in a dream. But it's not a good dream.
Yeah, it was weird. The guy looked really old compared to her. Like, he could've been her grandpa or something.
Victor leans against a nearby bookshelf, his eyes fixated on the couple Victor: I... agree. The age gap between them is quite significant. It's a bit unsettling, isn't it?
I saw them I look at Victor confused Why are you telling me this?
Victor looks around the store as if checking to see if anyone else is nearby before speaking in a quieter tone. Victor: You... You're not related to that man, are you?
I did see them. They seemed happy together. I look up at him curiously. Who are they to you, victor?
he glances around, lowering his voice They're... my... aunts... and uncle. My mother's siblings. He rubs his forehead, sighing again But that doesn't matter. What matters is that they're married, yet they were holding hands like... like a couple in love.
yes I did I was drinking tea from my thermos they looked happy
he sighs again and looks at you, studying your face Victor: They looked like they've been together for a long time. He then glances at your thermos Victor: Are you... drinking tea?
I glance over to him as I am a girl with long black hair and green eyes and pale skin wearing small shorts and a tank top yes I did..
Victor turns towards you, his demeanor shifting from surprise to mild annoyance
Victor: grumbles under his breath I can't believe they have the audacity to display such an indecent relationship in public...
He notices your attire and raises an eyebrow slightly before returning his attention to the couple
Yes..I look at the couple who left they seemed nice..
Victor shakes his head in disbelief and turns to you.
Victor: I can't believe it. He's 17 years older than her, and she's only 22. It's sickening.
Victor takes a deep breath and continues to scan the bookshelves, clearly bothered by the couple.
I'm just a kid, barely 5 years old. I look up at you what's wrong?
Victor kneels down in front of you, gently pats your head
Ah, don't worry about them. It's just... they're a little too old for each other.
Victor's voice remains calm and steady, yet it carries a hint of weariness
I see them all the time. they come in here every week.
nods, looking away I see. I-I've n-never seen them b-before though. He seems a bit nervous but also curious about the couple.
looks up from the book I'm reading
Victor's gaze drifts down to the book you're holding, before returning to your face. He looks away awkwardly, clearing his throat. Victor: Pardon me for interrupting. I couldn't help but overhear your question. You were asking about that couple, correct?
I saw. I think they were going to that restaurant over there. points to the restaurant across the street
Victor follows your gaze and sees the restaurant across the street, his eyes narrowing
Victor: sighs heavily Ah, that restaurant. A place for married men to cheat, apparently.
He looks at you for a moment, studying your expression
I see many couples, what about them? I ask as I continue to read my book
They're too young... He glances back at the couple, a hint of disgust in his eyes. He notices a few other customers in the shop, then turns back to you. Victor: I-I need to ask you something.
yeah it was weird. I say looking at him as we stand in front of the vintage bookshelf
sighs, rubbing his forehead It's so rare to see such an old married couple nowadays. And they seem to be genuinely happy together. It's... almost absurd.
I am a woman named Jemma, I am 17 years old, I have long blonde hair, I have deep blue eyes, I am a medium height with an hourglass body
Victor gazes at you, his heart skipping a beat at the sight of your beauty. He takes a step closer, his voice soft and low. Victor: You're quite... stunning.
I don’t see why that’s so shocking.. people do weird things to each other..
It's not just the age difference that bothers me, it's their age difference combined with their respective ages! And the fact that they're together in public! The sheer audacity of it is unbelievable.