An Unbreakable Love

Chp.18' The truth'

What. No. No. 

Granny is no more. How...Why...

Life can be so unpredictable. A few moments ago, Jimin and I were having our dinner peacefully but a sudden call, a few words- Granny is no more- shook both of our worlds. Never had I ever imagined that we would hear such news. I still can't believe all of this. We both didn't have a blood relation but she became my family. She made me forget about the feeling of being an orphan. She took care of me like a family takes care of its member. I didn't need a big family, she was enough and now she is no more. 

I hadn't known her for long yet I am feeling so sad and lonely then how would the Park family handle this news? Mark, uncle, Jimin. Jimin.

I looked at him and he was still. No emotions on his face. Just a blank face. The call had ended a few seconds ago but he was not moving. He was just sitting there.

 We need to go. 

" Jimin. Jimin!" I said in a louder tone as he didn't respond the first time. 

" We need to go," I said while getting up from the chair and walking to his side.

" Go get changed." He looked at me and nodded. 

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During the whole ride, Jimin and I were quiet. No one said anything. Jimin was driving at a fast speed and I was trying to hold back my tears. I didn't want him to drive in such a condition but had no other option.  The whole time, I was thinking about the moments I spent with Granny. Why do such things happen to good people?   After so long I found a person who felt like family and that person was snatched away from me. I can't imagine how Jimin must be feeling right now. Terrible. Alone. Lost. She was his everything. He cared for her so much that he was ready to marry someone he didn't want to, just to see her happy.

I glanced at him. He was facing the front. He was trying to hide his emotions. He always did. He always put that blank face to hide his true emotions from other people. 

Soon, our car came to a halt. We reached. 

We entered the house and a wire silence welcomed us. Jimin was taking big steps and I was trying to match his speed. Soon we entered Granny's room. 

There she was, in sleep from which she was never going to wake up. Her body was lying on the bed. It looked like she was in deep sleep. The maids were standing on either side of the bed. Jimin halted when he saw her figure lying on the bed but started walking towards it slowly. I was right behind him. He sat on the edge of the bed and held her hand in his. I stood by his side, a few tears escaping my eyes. 

" H-how did this happen?" I asked one of the maids after noticing that Jimin was not uttering a single word.

" I came in to tell her that it was time for her medicine intake. I knocked on the door but no one answered so I entered and saw her body on the bed. I called her a few times thinking that she might be tired and slept early. I called and called but she didn't wake up. I shook her body but she wasn't opening her eyes. I got scared and called the other maids. We sprinkled water on her but she didn't wake up. We called the doctor and he said that she is no more. She got a heart attack in her sleep. As soon as we heard the news we called Jimin sir."I wiped the tears, I didn't notice had started scrolling down my face.

" She was smiling and cracking jokes the whole day. She was behaving normally and took her medicines, no one imagined that this will happen." The other maid said while looking at Granny's figure.

Jimin was still sitting there. I motioned the maids to leave the room and they did quietly. I looked at Jimin and noticed a small tear leave his eyes. I placed my hand on his shoulder.

" I am outside." He didn't say anything. I thought of giving him his alone time. I knew he was hiding his tears by putting on a strong facade. I walked out of the room quietly and wiped my tears with my palm. I looked at the door and sighed. I turned around and saw a maid.

She gave me a piece of folded paper. I looked at her with a questioning face wanting her to explain what was written on the paper. 

" I don't know what is written inside. I found it when I was opening the drawer to remove the medicine. I was confused and thought of her asking her about this but...I thought that I should give it to you." I nodded and muttered a small okay before opening the paper.

I stood in the hallway alone as the maid left and started reading.

Whatever I read made my breath hitch.

My Dear  child,

Hey dear! I am sure when you will find this piece of paper, I must have left this world already. I wanted to thank you. Thank you for marrying Jimin and accepting the rules for my sake. Yes. I knew. I knew that the marriage was fake.

Surprised right? Even I was surprised when I got to know the truth. You must be having a lot of questions right now. When and how did this happen? I knew about this before the marriage. When I visited Jimin to ask about the wedding plans and that was time I saw the contract. That was the moment I came to know about everything. I was angry. Very angry. I just wanted to stop this whole marriage ceremony. I hated that you both had to lie to make me happy. I was angry at both of you for agreeing to this.  But then I realized that you both did this for me. To make me happy. I was touched by how you both agreed to this marriage when you knew nothing about each other. Frankly speaking, I felt as if I was a villain who ruined both of your lives. I kept noticing how you both behaved with each other and I should praise your acting skills. It felt real but I knew it wasn't. There were times when I wanted to tell you both that you can stop pretending. There is no need... but then I noticed something. I don't know if you did or not but I saw something in Jimin's eyes whenever he looked at you. I know him very well. I never saw him like that. When he agreed to go on a honeymoon and when he agreed to hire maids-which he didn't do until you came. The way he looked at you when you were walking down the alter. The way his eyes were searching for you when he was not able to find you in the crowd. The way his eyes kept looking at you when you talked to any man. At that time, I realized that maybe I wasn't the villain I thought I was. Maybe you will be the one who will make him a better man, something I failed to do.

I have a request. Please don't leave Jimin. I know I am being very selfish right now but it is a request from this old lady. I have this feeling that you will be able to turn his dark nights into brighter days. Please. Promise me that you will not leave him alone. He was lost and still is. He just needs a hand that will hold him throughout his life. My last wish was to see him happy and complete and not him getting married just for my sake. Unfortunately, I would not be able to witness it but can you do that for me? I know I am asking for a lot but please, this is a request.

Thank you for being the daughter I always wanted. 

Love you,

 my daughter.

She knew. 

All this time...she knew everything.

to be continued...

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Okay. I tried writing this emotional part in the best way I can. I am still not that satisfied with what I have written but I wrote as well as I can. I don't know whether you will like this or not but please remember that this is my first time writing a whole story.

I hope you liked whatever I wrote until now.

Thank you for being patient and reading my story.

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