Wonderwall • ℍ𝕒𝕖𝕤𝕠𝕠

𝟝𝟙

The never-ending beauty of the crystal-clear blue sky captivated her as she caught a quick glimpse of a shy bird darting by. A gentle breeze tousled her hair as she instinctively shielded her eyes from the sun's intense rays. A radiant smile graced her face, her pink lips curling upwards and her cheeks flushed with the sheer beauty of the scene before her. Her contagious, tender smile effortlessly brightened her father's face, creating a moment of pure joy and connection between them.

"Princess, why the smile?" Baek Hyeon inquired, his hand coming to rest on her cheek. He traced his fingers along her jawline, studying her features with a gentle gaze. Jisoo's smile widened as she met her father's eyes.

"I just spotted the most beautiful and enchanting bird," she exclaimed, excitement bubbling in her voice. "It was darting ahead, leaving the others behind!" Jisoo turned her head back to the open field where the bird had been, a sense of wonder and joy evident in her expression. Baek Hyeon's smile softened at her words, his head tilting slightly to the side as he shared in her delight.

"I'm so relieved to see you smiling, princess! Can you remind me of your name?" Baek Hyeon inquired, reaching out to gently grasp her hand on the table. As their eyes met, a furrow appeared on Jisoo's forehead as she focused on her father.

"My name?" she echoed, a vacant expression clouding her features. Her mouth opened slightly, but no words emerged. A sense of unease crept over Baek Hyeon as he observed his daughter's lack of response, a sudden fear gripping his heart.

"Yes, your name, princess. You remember that I'm your father, right? I'm Baek Hyeon...Kim Baek Hyeon..." he spoke softly, squeezing her hand reassuringly. Her mouth moved soundlessly for a moment before she finally found her voice.

"Yes...yes. But...why...why are you crying?" she stammered, tilting her head in confusion. Baek Hyeon's eyes glistened with tears as he quickly turned away, wiping them away before his daughter could see his emotional response.

"Nothing...nothing, princess...I...I just had a silly thought. Don't worry about me," he murmured, pressing a tender kiss to her knuckles. Their eyes locked as he gazed at her lovingly.

"Don't be sad! I remember you...and I remember my name too! I...I am...Kim Jisoo," she declared, her voice filled with determination. Baek Hyeon chuckled softly at her earnest expression, touched by her effort to reassure him despite her struggle with memory.

"You certainly do, Princess," he affirmed, his eyes filled with tenderness.

The universe appeared infinite and enigmatic, with space extending endlessly in all directions. Sitting in his assigned seat on the airplane, he raised the window shades to peer down at the world below. The sky, once painted in hues of salmon and purple, had now transformed into a vast expanse of jet-black, enveloping the entire landscape. A blanket of radiant stars emerged in the darkness, some shining brightly while others flickered sporadically. Despite the absence of the moon, the shimmering stars provided enough light to illuminate the night sky.

"I will make you fall in love with me all over again! I will, no matter what!" Haein vowed silently, gazing at the stars twinkling in the vast darkness outside the airplane window. The sight of the shimmering stars reflecting on the black expanse evoked bittersweet memories of her.

His eyes squeezed shut as he grappled with the reality of their changed circumstances. Everything he had worked for in the past now seemed lost, leaving him to start anew from scratch. Beginning again offered him a fresh opportunity to reconstruct his life and their love, shaping it into the vision he had always held in his heart.

A sudden movement beside his seat jolted Haein back to the present. His eyes widened as he focused on Jinu, who was holding up his phone in the dimly lit aircraft.