Minji was never able to forget Beomgyu after two years of their unexpected breakup. She was still questioning what she did wrong and why Beomgyu decided to leave her. Tired of trying to forget him, Minji dedicated one day to reminiscing about Beomgy...
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June, 2021
The university's grand hall buzzed with the energy of graduates celebrating years of hard work. The air was filled with laughter, the clinking of glasses, and the strains of joyous conversations. Among the sea of caps and gowns, Beomgyu and Minji stood together, their smiles masking the bittersweet moment that hung in the air.
As the night unfolded, Beomgyu couldn't shake the weight of the secret he carried.
The live band started playing a soulful melody. Beomgyu led Minji to the center of the dance floor, the warm glow of fairy lights overhead casting a romantic ambiance.
In the embrace of the music, Beomgyu held Minji close, their movements synchronized with the tender melody. The world around them seemed to fade, leaving only the two of them in a gentle dance of love. Beomgyu couldn't help but marvel at the beauty of the moment, a bittersweet awareness of what was to come.
"I love you, Minji," he said, the weight of the unspoken truth lingering between them. "But I need you to know that we're at a crossroads. Life is taking me in a direction that I can't ask you to follow. I don't want you to wait for me; you deserve to explore the world, follow your dreams, and find happiness."
Confusion clouded Minji's eyes as she tried to comprehend what Beomgyu had said.
"What are you saying, Beomgyu? Why are you doing this?"
Beomgyu's eyes held a deep sadness as he replied, "Minji, let's break up. It's not fair to ask you to wait for a future that's uncertain. You're destined for incredible things, and I don't want to be the one holding you back."
Before Minji could respond, Beomgyu pressed a gentle kiss on her forehead, his lips lingering for a moment. "Remember this night, Minji. Remember the joy, the laughter, and the love we shared. But also remember that life is full of uncertainties, and we must navigate our paths with courage."
With that, Beomgyu turned and walked away, leaving Minji standing in the moonlit garden, her heart heavy with a mixture of emotions. She spent the rest of the night with some girls from music club who were close to Minji now, thanks to Beomgyu, who always encouraged her to be more open up to everyone.
Isn't it ironic that the one who said it just left a scar that obviously made her afraid to open up herself again?
As she got tired of all the hustle and bustle of the night, Minji decided to go home. She already prepared herself to cry as much as she wants. Just as she was walking the quiet road, Beomgyu's voice broke through and startled her.
"Minji?"
"What do you want, Beomgyu?" responded Minji with a mixture of anger and pain.
Beomgyu was searching for the right words. "I know things ended abruptly between us, and I just wanted to see if you're okay. Can I ... take you home?"
The offer, though well-intentioned, struck a nerve in Minji. The wounds of their breakup were still fresh, and the idea of being taken care of by the person who had left her in the dark ignited a fire within her.
"No. I don't need your pity, and I definitely don't need you to play the concerned ex-boyfriend now," Minji answered, anger bubbling to the surface.
"I'm not trying to pity you. I genuinely care about you," Beomgyu insisted, his eyes pleading for understanding.
"Well, you have a funny way of showing it," she snapped, her frustration and hurt spilling over. "You left me without an explanation, without the truth. Don't act like you care now. I don't need you to take me home, and I certainly don't need you in my life anymore."
Her words hung in the air, a tense silence enveloping them. The streetlamp cast long shadows, mirroring the emotional chasm between them. Minji's rejection and anger were palpable, a manifestation of the pain she had been carrying.
Beomgyu, his shoulders slumped with the weight of remorse, nodded. "I understand. I just wanted to make sure you were okay."
Without another word, Minji took off her heels, walking with her bare feet and leaving Beomgyu standing there, the echoes of their unresolved emotions lingering in the cool evening air.
"Why did he leave me?" Minji whispered, her voice carrying a mix of anger and heartbreak. The question lingered in the night air, unanswered and heavy.
Her steps became faster, each footfall echoing the rhythm of her racing heart. And finally, the first drop of her tears traced a silent path down her cheek.
"Why did he walk away without a word? Why did he leave me in the dark?!"
Amidst the shadows, Minji allowed herself to grieve a love story that had crumbled beneath the weight of unspoken truths. The night air bore witness to her tears, carrying the echoes of a broken heart that cried out into the silence of the empty streets.
