Someone I’d seen online was standing outside my home.
Around quitting time on Friday, when someone I’d seen online shows up outside my home, it feels like something from the screen has suddenly followed me to my…
Scenes
- They were waiting outside my home on my way back from work. — Around quitting time on Friday, someone I’d met online was outside my home. Their messages were still on my phone before I even opened the door.
- I waited inside without opening the door. — They rang the bell, stood there for a while, then left. I didn’t open the door, and I didn’t reply to the message they sent afterward.
- Write down online records and what happened in person separately. — Keep the messages on screen with the account and time visible. Separately, write down when and where they showed up at the door and what they did.
- Tonight, just write down the time and what they did. — On paper, briefly note around what time it was, where you were, and what they did. You can start a record without adding your own interpretation.
- The door is still locked after you write it down. — Writing things down is a way to keep a record of what happened at the door. The safety you check on inside your home needs attention separately.
Stories by Suho
- Suho
- A gift comes every payday
- I keep thinking about that call after the work dinner.
- After work, I’m standing at the door, and I need to change who can see my account.
- After my appointment, an offer to work together came in.
- I check the hate comments again, even after putting my child to bed.
- When I wake up, today’s plans are already decided.
- On the first night, should I open the door when someone says we have a mutual friend?
- Every lunch break, when I’m alone, I want to know who they really are.