Children of Psyche (LisRene)

XVII - The One who Loves the Most, Hurts the Most

Lisa's POV

{Fast forward}

I am back in Seoul borrowing the life of an ice cream vendor with a colorful truck. For some people, their dream cars are mostly luxurious sports cars but for me, I prefer a truck that has loads of ice cream in it.

Hanbin is no longer accompanying me. Since we finally met up Minho, he spends his time with his best friend for the lost time they had. I just let him be since they both needed that.

As for Rosie, I haven't seen her lately. I even asked our friends, especially Wendy, and they also didn't know what Rosie is up to these days. The last time I've seen her was that time when she and Wendy told Hanbin and me the truth about their findings.

I think she's avoiding me. I know she has feelings for me for God knows how long. And now that I know the secret to be human, she must have been avoiding me because she doesn't want me to see her hurt.

I know that she's scared and hurt by the possibility of losing their memories of me once I became human.

I am currently roaming the streets of Dongdaemun as various customers came to buy some ice creams from me. But the real reason why I'm here is that according to Minho, Irene will be in this area for work.

Minho is not sure though if it's an interview, talk show, or photoshoot that his daughter will be attending. After about 4 hours, I saw Irene's van leave the building so I followed it using my ice cream truck.

I noticed we were already in the Gangman area. I saw the van stop in front of a luxurious restaurant and saw Irene walking inside. I parked the truck a couple of meters away. I stayed inside the truck, contemplating whether to see Irene closely or not.

I know she's doing better without me but ever since I stayed away from Irene, I felt like dying each day that passed. I felt like I couldn't breathe. I couldn't feel anything except pain. Irene was the only one who showed me what it's like to be alive, to be happy.

After contemplating for an hour, I decided to leave the truck. I'm not even sure if Irene was still inside the restaurant. I walked towards the restaurant with a racing heart. I held onto my chest because I felt like my heart was about to jump out of my chest.

I walked towards the front window of the restaurant and searched for her from the window. Suddenly, my heart that was beating so fast felt like it stopped.

And crushed into a million pieces.

All of the hopes and wishes that I had for us suddenly dissipated.

I saw Irene covering her mouth with her hand as her other hand was being held by Bogum while kneeling on one knee.

I saw her nodding her head while saying something to him. Though she was crying, she was smiling so beautifully. Bogum suddenly stood up and gave Irene a hug before their lips met each other.

I saw the restaurant staff cheering. I didn't even notice that there were the only customers inside the restaurant. As the people inside seemed to be so happy and enjoying that beautiful moment, I was here outside, standing as I felt my tears roll down.

I just watched her looking so happy that I didn't notice the water that was rolling down my cheeks is not anymore just my tears, it was a combination of raindrops. I felt like heaven had joined me from my despair which made the angels cry as well.

I don't know how many minutes have passed. I just got out of my reverie when I felt someone hug me from the back. Maybe the angels from heaven are watching me right now and pitied me that they sent someone to comfort my shattered heart.