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#45 Standing In Front Of You

Tzuyu's POV:

I knocked on the door and it immediately swung open with Mrs. Kim standing behind it.

"You're here!" She immediately brought me to her embrace, hugging me really tight.

"Mrs. Kim, I just saw you yesterday." I groaned and tried to breathe in order to live.

"I'm sorry. You guys should come in. Merry Christmas!"

It is the time of the year where all of us are finally satisfied with each other. The Lees are already gone, Mina and father are in good terms, my parents and Mrs. Kim already got closer, and me and Mingyu are still together despite that he wouldn't cut off from being my secretary. The only thing that is missing is my brother. It's such a shame.

"We brought a lot food to celebrate Christmas." Mom directly went to the kitchen and placed all the food that we have prepared. On the other hand, dad casually sat on the sofa, near the fireplace and the christmas tree.

"Hi Mrs. Chou!" Mingyu greeted mom but he stood in front of me. I was about to hug him, you know, just a warm welcome, but my mother had the audacity to do it first.

"Mingyu! How have you been?" I crossed my arms and looked at the two.

"I just saw you yesterday Mrs. Chou." He laughed while trying to gasp for air. The same thing that happened to me earlier.

"Where's Mina?" She asked upon looking around the small house.

"She's coming down."

"I'm here." Mina walked towards us. Mom let go of Mingyu and changed to another.

"Hi dear!"

Mingyu shook his head from side to side and chuckled lightly.

"Merry Christmas." He engulfed me with his embrace.

"Merry Christmas too." I simply replied.

As the night falls deeper, we gathered on the table to eat dinner and to talk about things in life.

All of us laughed. All of us enjoyed the night. All of us felt at ease. But as I looked at my side, one person doesn't seem to belong here. It's none other than Mina. She's looking blankly at her plate, even playing with her food. I see, Christmas still has an effect on her. A different effect. Instead of just tagging along, nothing can hide her emotions. I quietly observed her she she heaved a deep sigh.

"Mina, you baked the cookies right?" I quit observing her and my gaze landed on father.

"Yes. You can have some more." She stood up and gave us cookies. It was designed in different things, which is related to Christmas. It's really amazing how it looks very professional. It also tasted great with the sweet-hardend icing on top of it.

"This is amazing." I commented with a savory look. I gave her a thumbs up which helped her to feel better a bit.

Right after we ate dinner, we prepared our gifts for each other.

"Here." Mingyu gave me a present. Although he's still my secretary, dad is trying to persuade him to build his own business, or work for him. He learned a lot these past years and hopefully soon, he can create his own dream.

I accepted his gift and immediately opened it.

"You knitted a sweater for me?!" I was out of words. The sweater is well made. The quality is so good that it can even beat my favorite brand.

"I learned it from mom." He scratched his non-itchy head, I presume.

"I really like it Mingyu. Thank you." Actually, his gifts for me is something that I don't have. It doesn't came from famous shops but it came from his heart. It became ten times more special for me.

"We need to capture memories for this."

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Mina's POV:

I looked everywhere in our small house as it's filled with happiness. It was not long ago when we gave gifts to each other. All I can see are smiles, plastering on each of their faces. I admit, I also feel happy, but it will not fill up my cup of emptiness. Not even half of it.

I just wondered how all of them are so happy right now. How can they forget Wonwoo? I mean, of course they don't. They're his family. The real question is, why does his disappearance affect me so much?

"It's so obvious that you're not okay." Mr. Jeon stood in front of me. Both of his hands are inside his pocket as he looked at me with concerned look.

Of course. How can I forget that it was Christmas when we left each other. That's why I'm still bitter about this day. It reminds me of him, again and again.

I forced a small smile upon hearing his statement. I then peeked at to what he was doing. His gesture attract my attention when he got something out from his pocket.

"That's Wonwoo's glasses." I instantly sat up straight and observed the precious thing in front of my eyes. For the first time, I felt alive. My heart pounded so fast, feeling like he's here. At least, a part of him stayed.

"Faster than light, you detected his belonging instantly." Mr. Jeon chuckled, and I felt proud as I knew it was his.

Most of time he doesn't wear glasses. But whenever he does, the picture of him never fails to cross my mind. Even if I sleep, my dream consists of him.

Thinking about him all day makes me want to crave for his embrace. I want to hug him really tight even if years would pass by in front of us. I don't want to let him go again. If I could turn back time, I would tie a string so that both of us can't let go.

Dang, I'm so desperate.

"I guess this belongs to you now." The glasses landed on my palms. The latter then went away, giving me time to think and repair.

"Yah!"

"Wae?!" I retorted when Mingyu suddenly disturbed my alone time. I frowned and glared at him.

"Can you get my Polaroid camera upstairs?" He pouted and showed his puppy face which I don't find cute.

"You're old enough to get it. Besides, it's your camera." I got irritated when he keeps bugging me.

"Please? I'll promise to follow you there later. Remember, I washed the dishes earlier." Now he's threatening me.

"Fine." I rolled my eyes and I decided to put Wonwoo's glasses in the neckline of my shirt. My feet then lazily walked up the stairs. I opened his cabinet and found tons of camera laying safely in there.

"Really? What polaroid camera? There's too many. Aish!" I annoyingly yet slowly picked the camera that he was referring to. Obviously, I'm not sure.

I can hear his footsteps from the stairs and coming towards me. With that, I was ready to scold him.

"Yah! What camera do you mean? You told me to get the polaroid but you didn't told me you have a lot of camera! Are you trying to pester me?!" While blabbering non-stop, I also walked towards him.

As I stopped inches away from him, I sensed something different. His scent is so not like him, as so as his figure. It's so dark in his room and I can't see the person from afar.

Is it a thief? Who's stealing when it's Christmas?!

I was ready to fight with all my life until I got closer to the person standing in front of me.

"Wonwoo."

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Author's note 📜:
[Un-edited] Merry Christmas to all of you guys! Celebrate this day with happiness and love. May God bless you all! 1 more left :) Thank you!

-sebongssi