Son Chaeyoung, C.E.O of the famous Soul Music MV Brand, is an isolated, quiet woman. She devoted herself to music and her company. Her relationship with her dad and brother is not good and the only person she could lay on, her mom died at an early a...
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"Wow! Your home is spacious and well-organized." While looking around Bangchan's house, I said.
Today is Friday, which is my day off. And I thought about Bangchan's proposal. Staying with Ms. Son would be like putting fuel on my fire. I need to make space between us if I want to move on. I could go to My Unnie's house, but she already has a family, and I don't want to be a bother.
"I told you, honey, you should stay with me." I nodded as he said and handed me a can of beer.
We sat down on the living room couch, and I am surprisingly at ease in a new environment. The walls are white, but the things are colorful, like a flash of life. Small plants are arranged here and there and furniture is mostly one-of-a-kind and vintage in design.
"So where is Ms. Son?. Didn't she notice you coming here?" I shook my head no when he asked.
"She was sleeping off. Maybe she's taking a day off today as well." I said and he nodded slightly while sipping his beer.
"So you're going to stay with me?" While sitting on the couch in Indian style, he asked for confirmation.
"I am, in fact. I don't want to be with her any longer. She has a fiancee, and staying together will be bad to both of us."
"Ugh! You're still thinking well of her! Ok, so tell me why you love her. I thought she was going to die alone. But the fact that she has a fiance and now a secret admirer surprised me." He said as gave me a look.
"At first I also thought she is a cold-hearted person. But gradually she was opening up with me and she helped me in every way. I felt a strong connection with her. I wanted to have her all to myself, to claim her as my own. But I dreamed of a lot of things that would never come true. Dreams come to an end." I sighed, my eyes welling up with tears.
I love her and I know maybe my feelings will be struck on her. But as a true lover, I should be happy for her happiness. She is truly happy with her fiance and clearly loves her. Mine is a one-sided connection.
"Hey, Mina. I understand how you're feeling. I understand the sadness of not being noticed by the person you care about. The fear of being rejected and the fear of expressing your feelings. When you see how happy they are without you, it hurts. However, it is the nature of the world that people come and go." I gave a small rub over Bangchan's hand as he stared at me with sad eyes.
"Do you want to share your story with me? Chan. I'm curious about the person who broke your heart."
"It's a long and complex story. You'll become bored." Bangchan said this while leaning back on the couch, and I took a proper seat.
"Tell me. I have the whole day." I said something, and he sighed deeply.
"I first realized I was attracted to boys when I was in high school. I had a girlfriend at the time, but there was no chemistry between us. But it was when my eyes first fell on him that I realized what it meant to fall in love at first sight. Ugh! Am I sounding cheesy?" He asked, burying his face in his palms.
"Ani...Chan, keep going." I said as I slid a pillow over my lap from beside me.
He smiled at my curiosity and continues, "I gradually began to fall for him. Sometimes we cross paths on purpose, and sometimes by accident. We became friends after an assignment and started hanging out together. It was difficult to keep my emotions hidden, and I was afraid to admit them. Because we both come from religious families, and I wasn't sure if he was homophobic or not. Days passed like waves, and I was so desperate for him that a day without seeing him made me restless. One day he invited me to his house at midnight, his parents were not in town. So I sneaked out of the house and went to see him. We drank a lot, swam in his pool, and I confessed and kissed him, which was a mistake I made while drunk. When he kissed me back, I felt like I was on cloud nine. That night, we made love. But everything is destroyed in the morning. He began to beat the crap out of me, causing me to take advantage of his drunk state. The incident spread like wildfire, and even my parents found out about it. My mother accepted me, but my father never did. He disowned me, but Mom informed Grandma, who allowed me to stay with her. My heart was numbed by the pains I was experiencing at the time. But I still hate myself for still loving that jerk. My love was stronger than my hatred. I just want to forget about him and hate him. I am so unworthy to be loved."
I hugged him as he broke down in tears. He hugged me back while crying like a baby over my shoulder, and I patted him on the back, assuring him that I was there.
My eyes began to tear up as well. But I need to control myself; I have to be strong here. No one can say seeing him, how much pain is buried inside his heart.
"Hey, it's all right now. Bangchan, you're a tough guy. I'm glad you're willing to share. You are not alone anymore. I am with you." He sniffed as I rubbed his back.
"Thank you very much. Maybe I need this shit to let out," he said with a little chuckle while wiping his tears and I patted his head.
"Let's go out!! I'll buy you lunch and you can relax for the rest of the evening!" I yelled, my fist clenched in defiance, and he chuckled and nodded.
"Ok!! And in the evening, we'll drink until we pass out!" I laughed as he said it.
"Ok! Let's get started! But first, wash your face. You are looking ugly." "I said sarcastically.
"What a wuss! So savage!" He said as he smacked my head and stood up.
"Ouch!" I was about to hit him back, but he ran away, sticking his tongue out.
"Please wait for me! I'll be back in a few minutes "I sunk into the couch as he said and walked towards his bedroom.
Everyone has a love story. Some of them are beautiful and some of them are hard to bear.
