We Never New Eachother

Part 73: The Meeting

The day arrived, and Lisa felt like she was walking to her own funeral. She chose a quiet café, the one they had frequented during their happier times. As she walked through the door, her heart raced, pounding loudly in her ears.Jungkook was already there, sitting at a corner table, looking both nervous and apprehensive. He stood up when he saw her, and their eyes met for the first time in months. The air was thick with unspoken words.“Hey,” Jungkook said, forcing a smile.“Hey,” Lisa replied, her voice barely above a whisper.They sat down, the weight of their shared history hanging heavily between them. After a few moments of silence, Jungkook finally spoke. “I’m glad you reached out.”“Yeah, me too,” Lisa said, trying to steady her breathing. “I just… I needed to talk to you.”Jungkook nodded, the tension palpable. “I know it’s been hard for you since we… since everything happened.”Lisa swallowed hard, the memories flooding back. “I’ve been struggling, Jungkook. It’s been really difficult for me.”“I’m sorry,” he said, his voice sincere but laced with discomfort. “I never wanted to hurt you. I just—”“I know,” Lisa interrupted, her heart pounding. “You chose Naeun, and I respect that. I just wanted to know if you’re happy.”Jungkook hesitated, searching for the right words. “I am. Naeun makes me happy. But… I think about you sometimes. I don’t want you to think I forgot you.”Lisa felt a rush of emotion. “But you have, haven’t you? You’ve moved on. You’re building a life with her, and I’m just stuck here.”Jungkook’s gaze dropped, guilt flooding his features. “I didn’t mean to—”“Just be honest with me!” Lisa exclaimed, her voice cracking. “You love her more than you ever loved me, don’t you?”“Yes,” he admitted, his voice barely a whisper. “I do. And it’s hard for me to face that, knowing how much I hurt you.”Lisa felt the weight of his words settle into her chest like a stone. “I wanted to hear you say that. I really did. Because now I know it’s time for me to let go.”Jungkook looked up, pain etched across his face. “Lisa, please don’t think of it that way. I didn’t mean for it to happen like this. You’ll always mean something to me.”“But not enough,” she replied, tears streaming down her cheeks. “And that’s okay. I just need to know you’re happy without me.”Jungkook reached across the table, his hand brushing against hers. “I am, but it doesn’t mean I don’t care about you. You were my first love, and I’ll always treasure that.”“Goodbye, Jungkook,” Lisa said, her heart breaking all over again. “I hope you find everything you’re looking for.”With that, she stood up, leaving Jungkook at the table, a million unspoken words hanging in the air. She walked out of the café, feeling lighter but devastated at the same time.

The end