Kim Minji, a 42-years-old CEO who owned one of South Korea's largest art gallery, however it didn't made her the happiest person in the world as she kept longing for what had happened in the past, not knowing why she'd been feeling deep guilts attac...
It's lunch break and I am here in the rooftop carrying my lunch box mom made, this always has been my comfort place the view of the sky and students passing by is salubrious, I lean against the parapet as I look down and there they are, sitting on a bench at the garden talking and laughing with each other. I could've ask Haerin to eat with them but I frooze and couldn't speak.
Knowing the fact that I returned to the past is a bit surprising but somehow it feels like an escape from the reality although I've been thinking about the present recently, where is my body right now? will I be stuck here? what about my company? yet this moment I'm experiencing again felts so fresh that I almost not want to think about the present.
I looked up the sky and took a deep breath. After eating I went to the ground floor to buy some drinks in the vending machine, I arrived but there were group of girls standing infront of it and it was them, I began to feel anxious as I slowly approach.
I stood there patiently waiting for them to be finish picking their drinks "Hey hey hurry up someone's waiting" Hyein spoke shaking Hanni's shoulder "Oh I can wait tho" suddenly my mouth opened out of nowhere causing Hyein to give me an awkward smile, shit this is embarrassing.
I turned around just to see Haerin sitting staring straight up to my soul, we made eye contact for about 10 seconds but I look away can never bear an eye to eye with her, she is damn fierce. Hanni moved after she finished and they left with drinks on their hands, I sighed deeply as I watched the girls walked away.
Seeing them again hurts, after that incident I am still processing what our relationship actually is. Although we haven't been in contact with each other I would be lying if I say I didn't enjoy their accompany, their vibes and humor will never be unfunny. However some things just never lasts, I miss them but that's all there's nothing I can do about it anymore.
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The class finished and I am packing my things, I slightly move my head a little to see Haerin doing the same just when I saw her sketches, wow I never knew I would see it again. I always used to adore her artstyles I don't know how to express it, It just relieves me that I would stare at it 24/7.
"Wow I like that sketches" Words utterly came out my mouth without me realizing, causing her to look at me and muttered the word "Thankyou" I nodded, I missed her voice. I wish we talked more.
"Knock knock" before I could speak again a familiar voice suddenly appeared making us look at the doorway, it was Hanni with Danielle and Hyein, they are probably waiting for Haerin, the vietnamese waved at the cat eyed as she gave her a very warm smile.
"Coming" Haerin then wore her backpack and run towards them as Danielle wrapped her arms around Haerin and they left. I got caught up a little when I realized there are still sheets in my desk, I guess I haven't pack everything yet.
4:30 PM, I checked my wristwatch it's already this late but father haven't arrive yet, he was supposed to pick me up but I guess I should just wait a little longer. Walking back to our room, I went to my seat as I lean against my palm watching the beautiful sky. I hope he arrives soon.
I awoke upon hearing the door crack up huh there must be someone here, I turned and saw no other than Haerin what is she doing here so late? I checked my wristwatch and it's already hmmm 5:25 PM
But anyways
"What are you doing here it's already late" I ask as she slowly walks towards her seat which is just besides me.
"You" Hm? Me? "Why are you here?" how cute "Waiting for my dad"
"Shouldn't you be waiting at the gate and not here" uh oh what did even comes to mind that made me wait here when the gate is not visible to this building.
"I got tired, I've waited for 2 hours" I lean my head on the desk, pillowing my arms.
"What about you, why are you still here?" She seems to be caught up a little and started observing around as if she's looking for something.
"I'm looking for something" A small smirk creases my lips watching her pretend to wander around, look at how cute this kitty is. The very reason why she'd stay here around 5 is because the sunset reflects this room giving it a very relaxing view, she'd sit at the teacher's seat and paint it.
"May I know what you're looking for so that I can help?"
"It's none of your business" She is for real a cat.
"I love your arts by the way can you sketch me?" I smiled doing model poses, I know she wouldn't agree so it should be fun to tease a bit, it's hard making her agree on things especially now that I'm a complete total stranger to her.
"Okay" See told ya she wouldn- wait whatttt did she just, did she just agreed??! Haerin agreeing?!! I know how much she treasures her arts she wouldn't let someone like me be part of them I might just ruin it and also we didn't interact much on my first day, it's true that my dad came late but I stayed at the rooftop instead of here.
"Stay right where you are" She ordered as she took her sketchbook as well as the materials inside her bag and hurriedly sit at the teacher's.
"Okay" I responded but eventually turned to the window as group of birds flying caught my attention "Like that, keep looking at the window" I side eye her to check and it looks like she already started her sketching, I sighed deeply without opening my mouth and continued staring at the sunset.
Around 30+ mins had passed and yet none of us were speaking, it was complete silent but that didn't made it uncomfortable it was somehow peaceful especially when the breezes touches my skin, I side eye again to check her when she suddenly puts her pencil on the table, exchanging looks at me.
"I'm done" I stood up and walk towards her to check on it, my eyes widened it was majestic. Her art never failed to capture my attention.
"can I... can I see it closer" She gave me her sketchbook, as I watch it closer wow I can't believe she actually drew me she've never drawn me before, back on the first day it was around this time when I decided to head back, walking passed each rooms I saw her painting our room alone but now instead of a paint, the art she just made is a drawing of me.
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(Just use this as an imagination of the drawing, not totally accurate to minji's looks but I hope you'll like it, I drew it btw i dont have sketchbook yet😭😭)
"Your art, is heavenly" I just stared at it for minutes without realizing my tears were falling.
"Hey are you okay?" I snapped out by Haerin's voice, she actually sounded so worried.
I nodded and wiped the tears coming from my eyes god I can't believe I actually cried, for what reason.
