Lost, peace, soulmate

Communication

Yoongi's POV

I feel nervous unlocking the door to my house. When Arianna said she wanted to talk one on one, it made me nervous of what she may need to discuss. Feeling unsettled I say " Come on in, let's set our stuff down and I will order some food. Anything in particular you want?"

She replies " Can you maybe order your favorites? I would like to try more Korean food. It all looks so good, but I'm not sure where to start."

" I can do that." I say as I think to myself, Jin was spot on. I have a feeling she is a foodie like him. " Can I be honest? I am really nervous about what it is you want to say to me."

She looks over my way and I watch an array of expressions go across her face, unsure what she may be feeling. All of a sudden she pulls me into a hug and says "Don't be nervous, I just feel it's time to fully open up our communication door and let you know what has been happening for the last few weeks. I also have a couple of decisions I decided on, one that involves your opinion."

"Okay, okay" I say letting out a big breath " How about I show you around and where you can sleep tonight. We can sit and have an open chat with dinner. Sound good?"

"Absolutely, that sounds very good to me" she answers "By the way, you know you can call me Ari if you want. It's a nickname I had with a very good friend and enjoy it."

"Ari, I like it." I say simply.

I take her on a tour of my house, happy that she seems to enjoy the way it's is set up and my choice of decor. " "This is where we can put your stuff and you where you can sleep. I have it set up as a guest room for now for when my brother shows up." I explain

I hear the doorbell ring and believe it my be our food. Sure enough it's my personal security guard bringing it up. I inform him know that we should be in for the rest of the night and we have no plans to leave since we stopped for snacks and drinks earlier. I thank him and close the door.

"Food is here, let's get it set up on the table" I suggest.

I look over and see her looking towards my living area, glancing at the open window that shows the night sky. " Could we possibly spread out like a picnic by that window instead?" She asks hopefully looking at me with big pleading eyes.  I give in and say  "Of course, but if we are going to do that, let's get on comfy clothes." I think to myself that I am glad my apartment is on a top floor where I don't have to worry about cameras.

She nods her head in agreement and we head off to our separate rooms. Once she has came back, I have already piled pillows and blankets around for us. After sitting down I explain each of the dishes I ordered.

"You know, I didn't realize how long it's been since I felt a peaceful feeling in my soul." Ari begins to say " Do you remember when we first met?" She asks as she looks down at our soul mark. " This mark represents a piece of both of us. The heartbeat come from my love of nursing and music notes for your love of composing. Combined I think it makes a beautiful picture."

I look down at our soulbond mark and agree with her.

She continues on " David and I are divorcing" I snap my head up in shock unsure what to say " So do you remember me explaining David and I's agreement?" I nod my head, not liking to remember how I felt. " well, apparently he met his soulmate a few months ago and decided to complete their bond. I wasn't aware of the fact until 3 weeks ago when he told me out of the blue we were getting a divorce. I found out the whole story from his sister, that they had bonded and been together while I was living in unaware land. Then a few days before I arrived here, he decided to kick me out of our house. Since the house and everything we owned is in his name, I felt like I couldn't win. So I was in the process of packing everything up when Bang-PD called me, asking could I come here. He was super concerned about your energy levels."

"Then you flew here?" I asked. Looking at her I can see the sadness in her eyes and body language. All I want to do is hold on to her and take her pain away.

"Then I flew here. Once I got here I told Bang everything and he asked if I wanted a chance to stay here a while." She told me

"Stay here a while, like move here?" I ask hoping

" Yes, as in move here. You know after talking to Joonie today and having some alone time to think after lunch, I realized a lot. I let David control every aspect of my life. What to do, what to wear, who to be friends with, and when it was appropriate to hang out. I even quit my job at his request, a job I loved!! I definitely didn't tell him I kept up my certifications, he would have flipped out. I lost the closest friend I had, because in order to hang out with her he had to be with me, or I was only allowed a certain time frame. I had no control over our money or home. I did not realize how much of a pushover I was, and like i told Joonie, when he told me he was leaving me that was the first time I felt lost and like I wasn't not enough." She rants

She continues on " So I have decided, I am going to rediscover myself, experience things, learn new hobbies, and become a whole new me. So, the first decision I have made for me is to take back control of my life and to stay here to live!!"

"You're staying?" I ask her shockingly " You are really going to stay here and live?"

I watch as she nods her head and feel the biggest relief. " I have to say I am very, very happy you are staying. Your ex is an idiot and I will be forever grateful he let you go. I cannot wait to help you find yourself and I already know I will be proud of whoever you choose to become. I just hope you know, you are enough and I believe you are very strong."

" Know what's funny? Joonie said the same thing and even said I will have 7 grown men tell me everyday if I need the reminder" she tells me laughing

I just smile and think that sound like Joon. As much as I wanted to be the first person she goes to for things, I am very happy she found a friend whom she can confide in and will raise her confidence up.

" So here is where you come in." She begins " I met with Bang to find out what I need to do to stay. I have two easy options. One is I get a job at Hybe and stay with a work visa and Bang offered to sponsor me. Or......"

I think that sounds like Bang to offer. He wants her to stay I think as much as I do "Or.... What's the second option?" I ask

"We register our soul bond and I would be able to apply for citizenship. Listen I want to be completely honest. After everything with David, I am definitely not ready for a new romantic relationship. I may be some day, but not right now. I am okay with registering our soulbond, but we start as friends. I feel as if I have made the first new step to a improved me, by starting friendships with you guys. I just need some time." She tells me

I lean back on my pile of pillows and stare out the window. I let my thoughts run through my head and stare out at the night sky. I look over after a few mins and see her patiently waiting for my opinion.

" I am okay with either, but would rather be smart and register our soulbond. Even if we do decide to remain friends and you eventually go back home, you can have a dual citizenship. This will allow us to care for each other if something happens." I say

" Okay, that sounds good to me. I am grateful that you are letting me figure my life out and not pressuring me about anything. It has been a long time since I have had that" she tells me.

" I can wait forever if need be. I honestly would like to be friends as well and this way we can spend time getting to know each other very well." I reply

I watch her as she lays down on a pillow next to me and stares out. We spend the rest of the evening talking about everything and nothing at once. When I wake in the morning, I see we are still next to that window holding hands.