He got up and started to laugh as I was groaning in pain, holding my back.

"You-" I glared at him but the sound of his laugh gave me a rush of equanimity I have never felt before. His laugh was beautiful. The man before me had lost his entire family despite this anguish, he was laughing openly.

Then why can't I too? What I have lost that I cannot laugh freely like him?

Staring at his face, the sound of his melodious laugh intoxicated me. I never noticed before, his green eyes were exquisite. He was undeniably handsome.

"You wanted to hurt me, huh? Serves you right now."

His...