"𝙐𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙏𝙀𝘿 𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍" | 𝙅.𝙅𝙆

𝘍 𝘐 𝘝 𝘌

I can't believe what I just heard about the proposal, and I feel completely blindsided by you, Kai. How could you do this to me? You know how much I cared for Jungkook, and yet you went ahead and sent me your proposal anyway. It just doesn’t make sense to me. As I stood there, trying to process everything, Kai placed his hands on my shoulders and gave me a reassuring pat. "Hey, just take a deep breath. There's no need to freak out. I only sent you the proposal; I didn’t force you to accept it. If you’re not interested, just say no," he said calmly. I stared at him, completely bewildered by his nonchalant attitude.

I couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you hurt by this?" To my surprise, he let out a chuckle. "I was definitely hurt when Jungkook proposed to you in front of the entire school," he replied, and my jaw dropped in shock. "WHAT?! Are you serious?" I exclaimed, my mind racing. He nodded with a smile, and I could see a hint of sincerity in his eyes. "Yes, Heejin... I've loved you ever since the first time I laid eyes on you." His confession left me speechless, and I felt a whirlwind of emotions swirling inside me as I tried to make sense of everything happening around me.

We were at the coffee shop when he unexpectedly took my hands in his, and I lost my train of thought. I wanted to feel the same way about him, but my heart just wouldn't let me. It felt odd because I had always seen him as just a friend, and his sudden confession caught me off guard. He said, "I understand you're confused. I've spent years trying to win you over, and if you turn me down now, it would break my heart, but I'll respect your choice."

A wave of guilt washed over me as I thought about him. I couldn't quite put my finger on why I felt this way, but the idea of accepting his proposal began to take root in my mind. It seemed reasonable to give this relationship a chance, especially since I had been feeling so lost for a while. When I finally spoke the words that had been swirling in my head, I could see the shock on his face. "I am really ready to marry you," I declared, and the moment those words left my lips, I could almost hear the gasp that escaped him. We were sitting in a bustling café, and I suddenly became aware of the curious glances from the other patrons. He looked around, then turned back to me, his expression a mix of confusion and joy. "What... Heejin... Did you just say? You really want to... marry me?"

I nodded, feeling a rush of excitement and nervousness. "Yes, I am ready to marry you, Kai," I confirmed, and his reaction was immediate. He gasped, his eyes wide with disbelief, and then he took my hand, kissing it repeatedly as if he couldn't believe what was happening. I couldn't help but smile at his enthusiasm; it was infectious. In that moment, all my doubts seemed to fade away, replaced by a sense of hope and possibility. It felt like a new chapter was beginning, one that I had longed for but never thought would come. The café around us faded into the background as we shared this intimate moment, and I realized that maybe this was the right decision after all.

Yet, in the back of my mind, I couldn't shake the feeling of waiting for Jungkook. If he truly wanted to be with me, he would have come back by now. Seven years had passed since he left, and I was tired of holding onto a memory that might never return. I felt a pang of guilt for even considering moving on, but I had to be realistic. Perhaps he had found someone else and started a new life, and here I was, still clinging to the past. It was time to let go and embrace the future with Kai, who was right in front of me, ready to share his life with me. I was ready to marry him and cherish every moment we had together, leaving the shadows of my past behind.