Our intertwined fates 💜

chapter 16

jungkooks pov 

As I sat in the airport lounge, my mind raced with anticipation. Today was the day I would surprise Arianna at her graduation, and I couldn't wait to see the look on her face when she saw me. I had been planning this moment for weeks, and now it was finally here.

But as the minutes ticked by, a sense of nervousness crept over me. What if she was upset that I had lied about not being able to make it? What if she didn't want to see me?

Pushing aside my doubts,  i recalled to the previous day when i  dialed Arianna's number, my heart pounding in my chest. When she answered, I took a deep breath, trying to sound casual.

"Hey, Arianna, it's me," I said, trying to keep my voice steady.

"Jungkook? Is everything okay?" she asked, her voice filled with concern.

"Ari, I'm so sorry, but something came up and I won't be able to make it to your graduation," I lied, feeling a pang of guilt as the words left my lips.

There was a brief pause on the other end of the line, and then Arianna spoke, her voice tinged with disappointment. "Oh, okay. I understand," she said quietly.

while i was in my dream land , I heard the announcement for boarding my flight. With a heavy heart I  made my way to the gate, hoping that my surprise would make up for the deception.

When I arrived at the graduation ceremony, I scanned the crowd anxiously, searching for Arianna's familiar face. And then, I saw her, standing near the stage, her eyes shining with pride as she received her degree.

I couldn't resist the urge to approach her, and before I knew it, I was standing by her side. "Hey, Ari," I whispered, my heart pounding in my chest.

She turned to me, surprise evident in her eyes. "Jungkook? " she exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief as she threw her arms round my neck 

"Surprise, Ari! I couldn't let you graduate without being here."" I said, unable to hide the smile that spread across my face.

Arianna's eyes sparkled with joy as she took in my presence. "Thank you," she said softly, a smile playing at the corners of her lips.

As we pulled away, i leaned in close, my voice barely above a whisper. "By the way, you look absolutely stunning today."

thankyou she said blushing 

before the ceremony came started  Arianna led me to where her parents and brothers were waiting. "Mom, Dad, this is Jungkook," she said, her voice filled with pride.

Her parents greeted me warmly, their smiles warm and welcoming. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Jungkook," her dad said, extending his hand.

I shook his hand eagerly, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. "Likewise, Mr. Davilla," I replied, hoping to make a good impression.

Arianna's brothers, Matthew and Daniel, grinned at me, their eyes filled with curiosity. "Nice to meet you, Jungkook," they said in unison, their voices filled with excitement.

As we chatted and laughed, I couldn't help but feel a sense of belonging with Arianna's family. They welcomed me with open arms, making me feel like a part of their tight-knit unit.

as we were all sat at the table , Arianna's dad pulled me aside for a private conversation. "Jungkook, I wanted to talk to you about something," he said, his tone serious.

I nodded, feeling a sense of apprehension wash over me. What could he want to talk about?

"It's about Arianna," he continued, his voice filled with sincerity. "I know she means a lot to you, and I can see how much you care about her."

I swallowed hard, unsure of where this conversation was going.

"I also know that you have a busy schedule with your career," he said, his eyes searching mine. "But I want you to know that if you ever need to take time off to be with Arianna, we fully support you."

I was taken aback by his words, feeling a lump form in my throat. "Thank you, sir," I said, my voice hoarse with emotion. "That means a lot to me."

With a sense of gratitude, I rejoined the party, feeling overwhelmed by the love and support of Arianna's family. And as we sat down to celebrate, I couldn't help but feel a sense of hope for the future, knowing that I had their blessing to be with the woman I loved.

But just as we were about to dig into the food, I cleared my throat, capturing everyone's attention. "Hey, everyone, I have something I want to share," I said, feeling a rush of nervousness.

All eyes turned to me, curiosity evident in their expressions. "I know Arianna's graduation is a big milestone," I began, my heart pounding in my chest. "But I have a proposition to make."

Arianna's dad raised an eyebrow, his interest piqued. "Go on," he said, gesturing for me to continue even though he already knew what i was going to say as i had discussed it with him already 

"I've been thinking," I said, my gaze locking with Arianna's. "And I want us to go on an adventure together."

Arianna's eyes widened in surprise, her lips parting in disbelief. "What do you mean?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"I mean, I want you to come to Korea with me," I said, my heart racing with anticipation. "I've already talked to your dad about it, and he's on board."

Arianna's jaw dropped in shock, her eyes wide with disbelief. "You're serious?" she asked, her voice filled with wonder.

I nodded, a smile spreading across my face. "Absolutely. I want us to experience new things together, and I can't think of anyone I'd rather share this journey with."

Arianna's face lit up with joy as she threw her arms around me, pulling me into a tight hug. "Yes, yes, a thousand times yes!" she exclaimed

As we sat down, Arianna's friends burst into the room, excitement written all over their faces. "Ari, you won't believe it!" Hannah exclaimed, practically bouncing with excitement. "We've already packed your bag!"

Arianna's eyes widened in surprise as she turned to me, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. "They insisted," she said sheepishly, a smile playing at the corners of her lips.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her friends' enthusiasm. "Looks like you're all set," I said, shooting Arianna a playful grin.