Elite University

The One With The Truth

Jisoo's POV

"S-sorry that he's been g-gone because of m-me..."

"S-sorry that he's been g-gone because of m-me..."

"S-sorry that he's been g-gone because of m-me..."

It keeps replaying on my mind... I felt like I froze and the world stopped. My heart is beating so fast and I really am confused what's going on.

I have to stay calm now. I have to be strong for her.

Jisoo: Lisa, what do you mean gone?

I said calmly.

Lisa: He ran away, Unnie. We don't know where. But I  know it's because of me... It's my fault. I'm sorry Unnie.

Jisoo: We will find her Lisa okay? Let's calm down already.

When she already calmed down, I asked her again.

Jisoo: What really happened?

Lisa: I don't know how to say it, but let's go. I'll let JK's mom explain everything.

When we're all in the car, there was a complete silence until we arrived at one of the resthouse of Lisa's family.

I am about to go down the car when Lisa began to speak.

Lisa: Four days that our vacation became very fun. We all enjoyed each other's company. But during our last day, JK's mom revealed something... She has leukemia.. And it's getting worse. I know what you will hear from her later is not easy... So while I still have a chance, I just want to say thank you for everything. I am thankful for you and our friendship. If you'll hate me after your talk, I will completely understand, Unnie..

She hugged me and I just hugged her back. I don't know what to say because I still don't have any idea what's going on.

I knocked on the door and JK's mom appeared.

JK's mom: Jisoo?

She hugged me tight. She became thin and she wear scarf on her head. I've met JK's mom twice and I can say that she really is a nice person. I hugged her back.

We went inside and we sat down to their living room.

Jisoo: Ahjumma, do you happen to know where Jungkook is?

She became silent and I can sense sadness and guilt all over her face.

JK's mom: Jisoo, I don't know where he is right now. All I know is he needs space. Space from me and everyone. He ran away after I told him the truth.

Truth? What truth?

I just stayed silent waiting for her next statement.

JK's mom: I know you deserve the truth.. Five years after I gave birth to JK, we were struggling to maintain our business due to the sudden death of JK's dad. I am not handling the business very well and we were very close to bankruptcy. I don't know what to do anymore. I tried to ask help to my husband's friends but they are not willing to help us. That includes your parents.. Until I decided to ask help to my bestfriend. Jhope's mom. She's been very helpful and I really appreciate that. When I knew about my sickness, I can't help but to worry about my son's future.. I am his only family left... I am so afraid that time that I will leave him alone any moment.. That's why I decided to do something. I helped my bestfriend to adopt a child. A girl. That's Lisa. And after that, I settled a deal. Lisa and Jungkook will have to marry to make the partnership of our business official and lifetime. They were very close friends since they are kids and I really thought they would end up together anyway, that's why I decided to make that deal. Then he met you.. At first I thought what you feel for each other isn't that serious. But I'm wrong. I never knew that my son will feel this way... I didn't mean to hurt anyone. But I cannot cancel our deal anymore. Especially now. I know my days are not getting longer and I will not risk his future. As a mother, I did what I had to do for my son. I'm sorry, Jisoo...