One-Sided Love [MICHAENG]

Chapter 46

Third pov

Jihyo drove to the park. When they got to the park, she told Mina to go there first because she will park the car first.

It's been 20 minutes, and Jihyo hadn't arrived yet. Mina was wandering at the park. She didn't know where Jihyo went.

She stopped walking when she spotted something on the swing.

"Who's teddy bear is this?" Mina mumbled as she took the teddy bear.

"Hey! That's my teddy bear." She heard a familiar voice speak. She found Jihyo coming to her.

"Is this yours? I spotted it here on the swing, so I thought someone abandoned it." Mina replied.

"Oh no, I accidentally left it there."

"Here's your teddy bear." Mina handed Jihyo the teddy bear, but Jihyo shook her head.

"You can have it."

"Hmm? Why?"

"So you can remember me." Jihyo smiled at Mina.

Mina then realized that this is what exactly happened back then when they were little when they first met.

"You planned this didn't you?" Mina asked Jihyo while smiling.

"I did, and I didn't know you will react the same way as we did when we were little."

"Can I really have this?"

"Of course, that's yours now."

"Really?! Thank you! It's so cute. Oh, do you still have my teddy bear?"

"Of course, I always have it with me."

"I'll also take care of this." Mina said as she hugged the teddy bear.

"Tag, you're it!" Jihyo suddenly patted Mina's arm and ran.

"Hey! That's not fair! You didn't even tell me that we'll be playing!" Mina shouted and chased Jihyo.

They ran around until Jihyo was tagged, then Mina, then Jihyo again. Laughter and the sound of their running filled the park. It was a beautiful sight.

They played for a good of 30 minutes before taking a rest on the swing.

"I'm so tired." Jihyo said.

"It's your fault." Both of them laughed.

Silence engulfs them, and the chirping of the birds can only be heard. It was night already, so it was quiet.

"I had a lot of fun today, Mina. I'm really thankful for letting me feel happy and special today."

"I should be the one thanking you. After months of only feeling sadness, you made me feel what true happiness is today."

"I'm willing to do anything just to make you happy... and that includes letting you go." Jihyo sighed, and Mina looked at Jihyo. Mina felt sad about what Jihyo just said.

"Y-you're g-going to let me go?"

"Hmm, I know it will be hard, but I'll do it. I have to do it. You are the best thing that happened in my life, Mina. Spending time with you and having good memories with you, are the things that I will engrave in my heart. I'm really thankful that I met you." A single tear escaped from Jihyo's eye.

"Are you g-going to leave me?" Mina asked as a tear escaped from her eye too. She can't stand another special person leaving her again.

"Mina..." Jihyo held Mina's hand and continued.

"I won't ever leave you, but I want you to know that I won't be around for a couple of months. It is not because I'm avoiding you or what. My mom called me, and she wanted me to visit her in the US. I also agreed because I think it will help me on moving on."

"Can't you just stay? I don't know what I will do without you." Mina cried and held Jihyo's hand.

"I have to..."

"Why?"

"You'll know tomorrow, but I want you to know, that even if I am far away from you, I will still be there for you. You can call me anytime you want. Tell me anything and I will still listen to you just like I used to. So don't cry okay? I don't like seeing you cry." Jihyo wiped Mina's tears and hugged her.

They held each other for a long time before going out of the park. The time that Jihyo hoped won't come.

The time when she will finally let go of Mina.

"Mina... thank you for everything. Thank you for being there for me, for taking care of me, for making me feel happy, and for loving me even it is just loving me as your best friend." With that, Jihyo let herself cry.

Mina went over to her and hugged her tightly.

"I'm sorry, Jihyo. I'm sorry I couldn't return your feelings, but I want you to know, that you are also the best thing that happened in my life. I'm really thankful for having you in my life. I couldn't ask for more. Thank you, and I'm sorry."

They hugged each other under the cold night while crying.

They pulled away and wiped each other's tears.

"I have to go now, Mina." Mina shook her head and held Jihyo's hand.

"I'll be fine there, don't worry." Jihyo removed Mina's hand from her and smiled sadly at her.

"Let me say it for the last time...

I love you, Mina."

"I'll go now, drive safely okay?" Jihyo smiled at her and turned around while Mina continued crying.

As Jihyo walked away, the smile on her face faded.

She couldn't stop herself from crying knowing that she finally let Mina go. She won't be able to hold her like she used to anymore. She won't be able to say that she loves her anymore. She won't be able to let her feel her love for her anymore.

She wiped her tears as she walked away.

"I finally let you go, my love."

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I forgot to publish this chapter sorry✌. I was reading Assasin's Romance (Book 1) and Last Dance (Book 2) the whole day. That book is the best! The plot, twists, characters, and everything about it is just so great and perfect! I highly recommend it to you guys!