On The Verge Of Death

Part 3 : The Last Straw

The constant practice of weaponry, the torture, and the beatings of her brother made Jieun a brave and valient warrior at the mere age of 13. Byun being at her side and her being a special helped her a lot.

She had changed. The things that she suffered from no longer affects her. Pain has became a relative of hers which, even though she doesn't love, loves her. What hasn't changed was her love for her brothers. There was still hope. Even if a tiny bit of hope was left, it was still there.

Even though she was brave, valient, strong, the whole thing was forced on her. It was a means of torture. She never enjoyed playing with weapons and it is said one can never give their best in anything if they are not enjoying the thing they are doing.

Her being intelligent and brave was one fact that no one can deny, not even her brothers and this was the fact that led her into the army of the kingdom. She had to protect the kingdom's borders and go to wars, if there is any, and negotiations. She was one of the king's best. Important spying works were given to her. In these three years, she proved herself to be so useful that no one can ignore her.

Byun had also become an excellent warrior. He was also included in the army of the kingdom. Jieun's and his bond was stronger than ever. He still hated the royals for maltreating her. But people change when their perspective changes.

Jungkook got to know about this bond of theirs.

He, one day, called Byun to talk to him.
All the brothers were there. They talked with him for a very long time. When Byun came out of their chamber, hurt and betrayal was clearly visible on his face. His perspective about Jieun had changed from that moment onwards.

He went to Jieun who was in the practice ground and said.

"You betrayed me...You are doing some kind of magic on me..-"

"What are you saying, oppa ?"

She asked him being confused while panting.

"Jungkook hyung has told me everything. How-how you are earning my trust just to break it. You are manipulating me with your magic that you learned from the books in the library."

"What are you-....Jungkook hyung..?

"Yes, Jungkook hyung. He told me to call me that. He is very nice and calm. I can't believe you faked it all about him."

"I-I didn't. I don't know what he said to you but our friendship is never f-fake to me."

Tears cascaded down her face.

"I don't want to hear anything. You betrayed me!"
Byun shouted at her and started to go away when she was stopped by hands which clutched his pants.

Jieun was kneeling on the floor and crying softly.

"Please don't l-leave me...please. Y-you are the only one in my life who cares for me... f-for whom I can care for. Please, not you too.

Her voice turned into a whisper at the end.

"Should have thought about that before betraying me."

Byun snatched himself away from Jieun and ran away. He was really angry or maybe he was not able to witness Jieun's vulnerable state. Whatever the reason was, he harshly ran away without looking behind.

"Aww....what happened to the little girl, or should I say crybaby?"

"N-nothing, J-jimin-ssi."

"The truth, Jieun."

"N-nothing really, Jimin-ssi."

Jimin clutched Jieun's hair and pulled it back harshly.

"Now will you say the truth, huh, you piece of shit."