"Jiyong?" Dara waved her hand in front of Jiyong who's still in daze. "Ji—"
"How?" seryosong tanong ni Jiyong.
Napangiti si Dara at tiningnan ang singsing sa daliri. It was a simple silver ring with a tiny stone in the middle, but Dara doesn't care even if Kiyong would propose to her with a tread ring.
"He proposed a while ago," Dara felt like tearing up again as she reminisces what happened inside the cabin. "And I said yes."
Jiyong remained silent as he stares at her. He didn't know that his heart can shatter more.
He heard cars honking from the back, but he doesn't care. Gulat na lumingon si Dara sa likod ngunit noong makita na walang balak kumilos si Jiyong ay kinabahan na s'ya. Kahit madaling araw na ay madami pa ding sasakyan at may isa pang tumigil sa gilid nila at bumosina ng malakas.
Dara can see the man shouting on Jiyong's back. His windows are rolled down and he seems to be pissed.
"Ji..." Dara worriedly called.
Jiyong revved the car and started driving again.
He tried to focus on the road, but his mind lingers on Dara.
"Kiyong's father... paano kayo tatakas sa kanya?"
"May plano si Kiyong. Next week, they're bound to go to Paris for an event. Tatakas s'ya sa airport and magkikita kami sa train station. We're running to Busan first, and we'll get married there on the same day. And then we'll fly to Philippines. That's where I want to live with him."
Jiyong was surprised with the plan they already have.
He's trying his best to stay focused, but his mind keeps on thinking about the image of Dara and Kiyong on an isle and getting married.
It was fucking his mind up. He's already tired.
But feeling Dara's presence beside him... he just can't stop.
It hits home.
"It's just a civil wedding. Inaayos na ni Kiyong lahat nang patago. I might not be able to invite Bom since she's busy sa America. Even my parents, nasa Pilipinas pa sila and I don't want to drag them. I'll tell them personally when I come home. I don't know if Chaerin or Minzy will come..." she suddenly eyed Jiyong. "I don't have anyone to invite..."
"You want me..." Jiyong can't even finish his sentence.
If Dara's not here, Jiyong would have slammed the car on the nearest post already.
"You're special to me, Ji. You're always there for me... but if it's too much..."
"I'll be there," he timidly replied.
Dara's face lit up. "Really?"
"Yes."
"7 days from now..." there's the thrill and fear on Dara's voice. "I'm gonna get married." She was emotional again.
Jiyong glanced at her.
She reached for his hand on the steering wheel.
"Thank you for everything, Ji."
But Jiyong can't bring himself to even smile.
He's on the verge of forever losing her...
And he's not letting that happen.
"Thank you again, Ji," Dara hugged him when they're already in front of her door. "Kung 'di dahil sa'yo... hindi kami makakapag-usap ni Kiyong."
Jiyong softly patted her back. "Take a rest."
