Operation Salvage

Uncertainty

Thanks so much for helping out, Taengoo. I don't know what I'll do without you!" Yoona said, as Taeyeon and Yoona looked through Yoona's music library for the songs that were to be played during the wedding reception.

"It's no problem at all! What are friends for?" Taeyeon replied cheerily.

"Really am so grateful for you!" Yoona said, before giving Taeyeon a bear hug. Taeyeon hugged back tightly and the two best friends shared a silent moment. It was a while before they both let go.

"Aigoo. I wonder how things will change after marriage." Yoona wondered out loud.

"It's hard to imagine, isn't it? When I was young, I thought marriage was just wearing a wedding gown and going through the ceremony. Little did I know what marriage entails." Taeyeon said thoughtfully.

"Exactly! I guess you never know what marriage will be like until you have experienced it."

"If only marriage was just as simple as wearing a wedding dress!"

"Yes! And that there are off days for married life."

"Aigoo, Taecyeon would be hurt if he heard that! He'd probably want to stick with you all the time." Taeyeon teased.

"Hahaha well, I just didn't know of the hard work needed before I could wear the wedding dress."

"Yoona-ah, there'll probably be lots of things happening in the future. From what I heard, married life definitely isn't easy, so you shouldn't be so pessimistic now, alright?" Taeyeon said worriedly.

"Alright. It's just hard not to think of all these right now... How about you, Taeyeon? Do you have any thoughts of getting married soon?" Yoona asked.

"Hmm... well, looking at you being all busy preparing for your wedding, yes. I did think about it."

"So, did you and Wooyoung talk about marriage?"

"Haha, no way!"

"Huh? Why?"

Taeyeon hesitated for a while, before she finally sighed. "I don't know why either. I guess we're just avoiding the topic. It's hard for me to ask him about it because I know he still feels bothered about what happened last time. And I have to think about my parents as well. Or just maybe, I lack the courage to face marriage once again." Taeyeon said, biting her lip.

"It's hard for me to say anything because I'm not in your situation. But like you always told me to, talk to Wooyoung about it soon. You can't escape that topic forever. I bet Wooyoung feels the same way." Yoona replied, with concern in her voice.

"Thanks Yoong. I'll try, but no guarantee. Some things are just so hard to talk about, you know what I mean?"

"Yeah... I know what you mean," Yoona replied, pausing for a while before continuing, "Taeyeon-ah. I want to call his company and try asking."

Taeyeon looked at Yoona in surprise before comprehending what she meant. Taeyeon nodded in response. Yoona then walked over to the phone, before dialing a number.

"Yoboseyo? May I speak to Ok Taecyeon please?"

"Taecyeon-sshi? It's his off day today."

"But he told me he's going to work though..."

"Taecyeon isn't the type of person to work on Sundays right? He hasn't even worked overtime before."

"W-what?" Yoona stammered, before she hurriedly put down the phone. Taeyeon looked at Yoona in concern. Tears filled Yoona's eyes and she stood there for a moment in silence. Yoona then ran towards the front door and ran out of the door without a single word. Taeyeon's eyes widened and she quickly got up and followed Yoona while calling out for her, slamming the door behind her.

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"Taecyeon really doesn't know his limits, doesn't he?" Junho shook his head. The two were in Junho's car, and had just parked the car in the carpark of Taecyeon and Yoona's shared apartment.

"Yeah, he even refused to come back. When will he learn his lesson?" Wooyoung said.

"Yoona! Stop!" Wooyoung and Junho heard Taeyeon call out. They then saw Yoona running away, wiping the tears off her cheeks and Taeyeon following behind her.

"Yah, what's going on?" Junho asked, with a frown on his face.

"Oh damn... Could Yoona have found out about Taecyeon lying?" Wooyoung muttered.

"Oh no... This is not good." Junho groaned.

Wooyoung looked at the CD he held in his hands, before he came to a decision. "Junho-ah, I'll see you later." Wooyoung said simply before he got out of the car and slammed the door before running off in the direction that Yoona and Taeyeon had gone in. He knew where Yoona would go - Taeyeon had mentioned before to him that Yoona would always go to the hill where they could see the night view of Seoul very clearly whenever she was upset about anything. He ran with all his might, the CD in his tight grip.

---------------------------------------------------------Taeyeon panted heavily as she finally came to a stop. It was a challenge for her short legs to keep up with Yoona's long ones, as well as to keep up with Yoona's athletic abilities. Nonetheless, she was glad she did not lose Yoona. Yoona and Taeyeon now stood at the hill overlooking the city of Seoul - the night view was stunning as usual. They could see all the city lights like they were tiny stars in the night sky and they could hear the occasional roars of engines.

Yoona sobbed quietly, gasping to catch her breath at certain moments as she looked at the city view. Taeyeon tried to recover her breath, waiting for Yoona to speak.

Yoona finally took a deep breath to control her sobs, before speaking, "I don't think I can do this anymore."

Taeyeon looked at Yoona with wide eyes, not knowing what to say. "Yoona-ah..."

At this moment, Wooyoung reached the hill top and looked around before finally spotting the two girls. He decided to stay behind and let them talk first and not interrupt - somehow he felt that the two girls needed to talk.

Taeyeon spoke again, "Yoona-ah, I don't think this is what it seems like. To be very honest, I don't know what Taecyeon is doing but I would like to say this. Do you remember the night of my engagement ceremony? You said you will support whatever decision I make, because all you want is for me to be happy."

At Taeyeon's words, Yoona looked up at Taeyeon, nodding. Her pretty face had visible tear tracks that glistened in the dim light emitted by the street lights.

"The words you said to me that night really made me think a lot. There were a lot of times when I was insecure and frustrated, but somehow I know about how Youngie feels about me despite him not expressing it often. He's an awkward guy, and sometimes really slow when catching onto stuff. I guess that's why we're always arguing with each other. But I just feel that he is someone I can, and want to spend the rest of my life with."

Wooyoung, who could hear the conversation between the two girls, suddenly felt warmth fill his heart. He felt the same way about Taeyeon; it is just that he just never fully expressed it.

"I think Taecyeon must be someone like that for you, Yoona. You know this too right?" Taeyeon looked at Yoona with a gentle smile on her face.

"Don't doubt that feeling anymore." Taeyeon continued, the smile still etched on her face. "The thing I wish for you the most is your happiness. As your best friend, I want you to be with the person whom you truly love, and whom you know truly loves you."

At these words, Yoona finally looked up, and gave Taeyeon a smile with fresh tears still brimming in her eyes. Taeyeon smiled back, and engulfed Yoona in a tight hug.

Wooyoung also smiled at the heart warming conversation the two girls were sharing. After giving them a moment to compose their feelings, Wooyoung made a loud step and panted heavily to pretend that he just got here.

"Hey, you girls! Don't say anything and follow me."