2015 Berkeley, California

He was gone for day. You thought that he, as usual, forgot to warn you that he would be late at his stupid job.

You were cooking dinner in your small rented apartment. You wanted to marry him and start a family, but sometimes he was too absorbed in his science. You understood this, but it annoyed you that it was difficult for him to warn you that he would be late.

You pushed away the thoughts of how he might be cheating on you now. You knew he wasn't that kind of person, but sometimes the anxiety was too much for you.

It was quiet, you listened to music to drown out the obsessive thoughts. You were stirring the porridge that was cooking in a saucepan. Suddenly, a strange smell hit your nose. Someone hugged you around the waist and you shuddered.

Of course it could only be one person. You pulled your headphones out of your ear and turned to him to tell him in an irritated tone how annoying he was to you with his late work hours, but...

"Clay, is it so hard to tell me that you won't be home for a while? Your stupid work is really, really got on my nerves! Of course, I understand that you are a genius and make important discoveries, but If you want me to become your wife, please be kind enough to let me know where you are so that I don't worry about you!" Clay said, conveying your thoughts and your intonation. He was wearing old clothes that smelled of sweat. His expression was empty and strange, as if he knew everything.

"I know baby, I know," he says smiling and touching your cheek, "Now we will have a completely different life, I swear to you."

Goosebumps ran down your spine from his eerie and calm voice. You didn't recognize the man in front of you.