If I were to keep a diary, it would look like this.

Day 8It was time to explain, and so I went to talk to Michael. He was surprised that I spoke English and asked me why I didn't say anything. I had to tell him that it was because Jin didn't know. He asked why I would learn English and not tell my husband, but he doesn't know Jin. Jin has a bad ( Read more... )

The first day, I expected nothing. Obedient, I stayed by Jin's side as he dictated: he is my husband and I abide by his word. But now...

Oh, Jin, why do you have such a temper? You didn't always. I am sure Michael didn't mean anything by taking the watch. He couldn't have known, and now secrets will be so much harder to maintain. Instead of art ( Read more... )

For as long as I can remember, I have been lying. This is a lesson my father taught me at a very young age: honor above honesty, saving face above truth. The lessons from my mother were different: pretend not to notice, play your part, marry young, let your husband provide, and above all, never question your husband's word ( Read more... )