Another Chance At Love

Chapter 14: Remedy

Other than riding the cable car as their last activity, Jeong Hyeok, Seri, Seung Jun, and Dani also went to a restaurant to have some dinner before going home. They ate a heavy meal since they were all so tired and Dani was planning to sink to their bed once they got home.

As they reached the hostel, the four of them went their separate ways. Seung Jun and Dani said their goodbyes as they went to their room downstairs while Jeong Hyeok and Seri went to the second floor.

As a gentleman as he is, Jeong Hyeok accompanied Seri to her room until she closed the door and said their goodnights. After a few steps from Seri's room, Jeong Hyeok decided to stay on the balcony for a while. The question that Seri asked earlier was bothering him. It brought back the reason why he's here and at the same time, he's also questioning what he's feeling.

Falling for someone isn't one of the reasons why he went to Switzerland, but a certain girl has been running through his mind ever since they had a deep talk. This trip was supposed to be his remedy, but the universe has been playing with him. It was supposed to help him with his growth and remove a bit of grief because of the death of his ex-girlfriend. It was supposed to be of help for him to get back on track. But what's happening with him now is the total opposite- he's been very distracted because of the confusing emotions he was feeling.

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After having a shower and changing her clothes, Seri felt a bit thirsty so she went down to get a glass of water. As she walked towards the hallway, he saw Jeong Hyeok on the balcony who was in deep thoughts. She stopped for a while and observed him, "My question has been bottling him up. What do I do?" Seri felt guilty about Jeong Hyeok's mood as she bites her finger, thinking about what to do to help him.

Seri went to the kitchen and drank her glass of water. She then proceeded to the fridge and grabbed two cans of beer. "I hope this would help somehow," she prayed and hoped.

She went up and proceeded to the balcony as she slowly and carefully opened the door, but Jeong Hyeok heard her. As he looked back, he saw Seri carrying the cans, approaching him. "I figured you might need this." Seri offered the one can of beer and Jeong Hyeok gladly took it, "Thanks." They exchanged smiles and they both looked away.

"I'm sorry if it is still bothering you," Seri stated. "I didn't mean to pull any negative emotions you're feeling deep down. I should've been more careful with my words." Seri lowered her head, showing how sorry she was.

"Hey, it's okay." Jeong Hyeok unexpectedly lifted her chin and made her look at him. "It's not your fault," he smiled at her. When he realized the action he made, he quickly pulled his hand from her chin and looked away. "So I think you already know that I am going through something. Just like you, I'm also hoping that this trip would be the remedy I was looking for. I needed a cure, but I can't figure out what the cure is," he sadly chuckled and Seri noticed it, making her turn her head towards him.

"I'll wait until you're ready," Seri blurted out. "I'll wait until you're ready to open up. I also want to be with you as you go through this journey just like what you're doing for me." Jeong Hyeok finally faced her and Seri gave him a hopeful smile. "And Jeong Hyeok... opening up about your problems and what you're feeling actually helps. When I opened up with you about what I'm going through, I didn't expect it would pull out so much heavy feeling off my chest. I felt so relieved, Jeong Hyeok. That made me hopeful about this trip as my remedy. And that's because of you. You've been a huge part of my journey here in Switzerland- a very huge part," she explained as she made a big circle in the air using her two hands.

Jeong Hyeok deeply breathed in and out. He put a thought on what Seri just shared. He smiled at her and said, "Thank you." Seri thought that's the only thing he wanted to say since he's been thinking so deeply, but she was surprised with the next words he said, "Seri, please wait for me. Wait for me until I'm ready. I may really need you to be by my side."