Yuanfen : Destined To Be Together

Chapter 43

Jimin

I watched her with a fond smile as she walked out of the building, looking happy.

I watched her a few more moments until she disappeared from my sight.

She was twirling around while walking.

My adorable fireball

Taking the elevator, I went back to my studio.

I needed to finish those works soon.

But anyways, we live in separate apartments....

As the minutes passed, I started feeling uneasy.

-"I think this sounds better..."

Pd-nim spoke to me, I just nodded.

For some unknown reason, I couldn't focus.

I checked the time...

10:42 pm

Isn't it a bit too late?

Will she be able to go home alone safely?

I kept zoning in and out...

-"Jimin...are you even listening to me?"

I blinked when Pd-nim patted my shoulder.

-"Uh...yes yes...I'm..listening....I just..."

I rubbed my forehead, feeling more restless as the time passed.

Why do I feel like something is wrong?

Drinking water from the bottle, I tried to focus on work, not knowing the reason behind my sudden anxiety.

***

-"Yeah...wait, I'll text hyung right away..."

I was about to text Namjoon hyung.

But my fingers stopped when I saw the text from Nandini, 10 minutes ago.

"Hey, I'm near Yongsan station. I'm sorry to disturb you in the middle of your work but someone's following me."

My heart stopped for a moment.

I typed out quickly.

My hands already started shaking a bit with the fear gripping my heart tight enough to fail working.

-"Hey, are you okay? I'm coming in a minute. Stay where you are."

I stood up while typing.

Grabbing my jacket from the couch, I walked out of the studio.

-"Yah, Jiminah...where are you going all of a sudden? What happened?"

Pd-nim spoke when he saw me walking out abruptly.

I replied as I rushed out

-"I'll tell you later!"

I stood in front of the elevator impatiently.

Fuck.

I'm already 10 minutes late...

I ran a hand through my hair. Waiting for the elevator is the last thing on my mind now.

A shuddering breath left my lips.

Leave the elevator.

I rushed towards the stairs and started running down to the ground floor.

This world is cruel.

First, I saw her text 10 minutes later. Then, the elevator seems slower, and I have to run down to the ground floor from the 10th floor.

I checked my phone time to time.

She isn't replying.

Hastily, I opened my call log and dialed her number.

She isn't picking up either.

Dammit.

Please, just stay safe.

Running out of the building, I kept looking around, searching for any signs of her.

The phone was still clutched close to my ear.

Her phone keeps ringing and going off.

I ran to Yongsan station's direction.

My heart was pounding in my ears. From running, but mostly from the fear.

I don't want anything to happen to her.

I...I don't know why...I can't stand it if she's in pain.

My thoughts got baffled when I bumped into a person.

A hint of irritation passed me. I kept my voice calm yet the underlying urgency was visible.

-"I'm sorry--"

I stopped midway when I looked up.

Tears were streaming down her cheeks, chest heaving with shallow breaths.

She never looked so messed up before.

She looked....lost, scared, wounded...and...in pain.

The next thing I knew was she hugged me tight, crying.

My arms instinctively wrapped around her, keeping her close.

If I could, I'd keep her safe and sound inside my heart, forever.

I rubbed her back urgently.

The only thing on my mind now was her.

-"Shh....it's okay. Everything's fine. I'm here now."

Her arms tightened around me.

I could feel my shirt soaking with her tears.

Am I too late?

-"H-hey hey...it's fine. No one is going to hurt you. It's okay. You're safe with me."

Her sobs only got louder, each time piercing my heart painfully.

I tried to pull away to look at her. She's choking on her own tears.

But she refused, holding me tighter.

-"B-baby...are you okay? What's...wrong? What happened? Did he do anything?"

Fear gripped my heart once again.

I felt her shivering, badly.

-"Are you cold? You're...shivering..."

She let me pull away this time, only to break down in tears again.

Her sobs were making me teary too.

I cupped her face, wiping her cheeks gently which got stained with tears once again.

-"Hey, hey...stop crying. Tell me, did he do anything? If so, we will need to call the cops and hand him over right away."

I felt troubled. She was crying as if...she lost her dearest.

As if her world was crashing down.

My eyebrows furrowed with concern, voice became gentler.

-"Don't cry, please. I can't see you like this. Tell me what's wrong. I'll fix it for you..."

She shook her head while sobbing.

-"P-please...don't, d-don't love me..."