tough girls sweetheart

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Tough Girl's Sweetheart 28

Haeul POV
"I'll follow them to China," I said as we were talking about Soyoung agreeing to go with Kris back.

"Just you?" Daehyun ask with a frown.

"Yeah. I need to leave him for a while. Things are starting to stir. We can't get innocent people involved," I stated firmly.

"Are you even thinking?!"Daehyun shouted and stand up in fury,"That bastard just attacked you at school and you want to go MIA mode from your husband. How do you think he will feel?!"

"I don't care if he hates me," I whisper,"As long as he is safe."

"You're impossible," Daehyun sigh and sat back down.

We are all in the meeting room discussing the recent incident. Monsters are listening, Appa is thinking, Soyoung is playing with her dress hem nervously while I'm seriously having a mental breakdown. I turn to appa and he had he serious thinking face. Before I could say anything, Kris came into the room with his usual poker face. He had been seeing Soyoung for a week and fortunately they had been getting along well like siblings.

"I booked the flight tickets. We are leaving on Monday morning, 4AM,"Kris announce and hand me my ticket.

"Thanks Kris,"I thank him.

"Nah, it;s okay,"Kris said and took a seat beside Soyoung,"So what's the plan?"

"I'll follow you guys to China. You said your family have a place for me to train right?" I ask him," I'll be there for 2 weeks or so. I'll go back with Soyoung after that 2 weeks. Is that alright for you?"

Kris nod his head and gave an okay sign,"No problem. I'll just inform my father of your presence and reason."

"Then, it's final," I sigh.

"So what are you gonna do if he search for you?" Daehyun ask.

"I know you won't say anything. And so will any of you," I point to Monsters.

"I know that. But have you thought it thoroughly? There isn't a need to leave him. Didn't you say the closer he is to you, the easier it is for you to protect him?" Daehyun argued.

"That was before. This is my final decision. Are you helping me or not?" I said heartlessly and glare at him.

Daehyun sigh and nod. I walk out and walk up to my room. I close the door and fell to my knee. What am I doing? I stood back up with a sigh and drag myself up to bed. I look up to see that little Polaroid of us. The heart clenching feeling was too much that tears stream down my shut eyes. The familiar sound of my phone's ringtone made me snap my eyes open. The name on the screen flashing made me sit up and wipe away the tears before sliding the green button.

"Hello?" My voice cracked.

"Haeul ah! You finish talking to your father? I'll be there in 30 minutes. Wear something comfortable. I'm taking you some where," Joonmyun's cheerful voice made the guilt in me triple.

"Yeah I did," I said,"Where are we going?"

"Well since today is Sunday, I thought we should go out instead of being at home. Some where fun," He said and I can hear the radio playing softly in the background, most likely in the car.

"Alright, see you later," I quickly try to end the conversation, feeling tears welling up in my eyes.

"See you," He hung up cheerfully.

I stare at my phone and naturally the tears flowed, splashing onto the the screen that had our smiling picture together. I wipe away the tears and look around the room.I can't help but to end up staring at that only picture of us. I shook my head clear of any wavering thoughts. Grabbing my traveling bag pack, I threw in my essential stuffs and put it near the door so Kris can pick it up by tonight. I rummage through what's left of my closet and found a decent and comfortable outfit. Sigh at my expressionless face, I force a smile on and went out of the room. Walking down the stairs, I can hear Appa and Joonmyun talking. I stop and hear what they are saying.

"I hope you can understand Haeul. Sometimes she does things rashly but there is always a reason behind her actions," Appa advised.

"I'll try my best abeoji," He replied like the good son-in-law he is.

"Oh and never doubt her love for you. Because other than her oppas, samcheons and direct family like myself, she never had opened up herself to others like she did to you. So never doubt her son,"Appa said seriously.

"I never did and never would. Don't worry abeoji," Joonmyun assured him.

I sat down by the stairs as they continue talking about company stuff. Am I breaking his trust if I dissapear without telling him? But it is for him.... I hope he understands. Breathing in and out, I stood back up and went down the stairs normally. The moment I look up to see him smiling brightly. I gulp and turn to look at Appa who is looking at us in sadness. I gave a gesture for him to smile and he chuckle at my actions. I went up to to Appa and give him a tight hug.

"Don't worry. This will end soon," I whisper to him and he nod in understanding.

Giving him a peck on the cheek, I went out with Joonmyun. In the car, Joonmyun look at me worriedly. I raise my eyebrow at him and he points to my father who is still watching us from the front door.

"What did you guys talk about to make him like that?" He asked confusedly.

I smile slightly and wave to my father who is still there. I turn to Joonmyun and signal to him to just drive. Once we drove out of my house perimeter, I turn to him and sigh.

"Appa is just worried," I simply said.

"Ah, about the recent incident?" Joonmyun ask while keeping his eyes on the road.

"Yeah," I mumble," Where are we going by the way?"

"Oh it will be a surprise!" He excitedly said and I couldn't help but smile at his excitement.

After a while I grew tired since I woke up early today for training and went straight to my parents' house. The soft sound of the radio playing was lulling me to sleep. And I fell asleep with my hand interlocked with his.

"I love you," Joonmyun was on his knees, proposing with a big ring in front me,"Will you spend the rest of your life with someone as lacking as me?"

I cover my mouth in surprise as tears of joy were welling up. He had his hair down and wearing his usual thick glasses but still looking the most handsome in my opinion.

"YES!" I squeal as he rose up from his kneeling postion.

"Thank you-" And he was cut off from a very loud familiar sound, a gunshot.

I look around to see us both surrounded by darkness other than the single spot light shining on us. A thud made me turn back to Jonnmyun but he was on the floor clutching on his chest that is bleeding. I scream and held onto the gun wound that is bleeding profusely.

"Somebody! Call the ambulance! Help!" I pleaded and shouted but to no one came.

"How is it?" A voice echoed as footsteps were heard approaching from the darkness.

I frantically look around as Joonmyun grew colder in touch. As I was just focusing on stopping the bleeding, a pair of shoes came into sight beside Joonmyun who is laying down on the floor. I look up to just see a shadowed face. The man had a gun in his hand and that triggered something in me. I shot up from my crouching position and came face to face with none other than Kwon Jidan.

"Interesting isn't it? To see the one you love die in front of you," He said tauntingly," See, because of your greed to love, someone have to die."

"SHUT UP!" I cried.

"You don't deserve to love. Only I can give you that love my lovely Haeul," He chuckle and it echoed everywhere.

I look down to the lifeless body of Joonmyun and fell to my knees. Feeling his cold hand for a pulse, my heart shattered at the silence. The reality came crashing in and I couldn't do anything that to scream out of anger, sadness and guilt.

"HAEUL!" I jolt up awake.

I scan around and saw that I was in Joonmyun's car and he was beside me, looking at me in concern and worry. I sigh in relief and just dive in to hug him tightly. Burying deeper into him, I let go when I realize that I had tears running down my eyes. I turn towards the window and quickly wipe away the tears.

"Are you okay?" He asks gently.

"I'm fine. Just a nightmare," I wave it off and try to change the subject," Are we there yet? Where are we?"

"Ah, we're here. We're at the beach to see the sun set," Joonmyun said and got the message that I didn't want to talk about my dream.

We both got out of the car. I marvel at the beautiful scenery. Seems like Joonmyun drove us up a cliff where the beach and sea look absolutely breathe taking. I smile slightly, forgetting that cruel dream for a moment.

"Wah, this so so pretty oppa!" I exclaim.

"I know. That's why I bring you here, to share a beautiful view with a beautiful woman," Joonmyun said coolly before squealing by himself.

I laugh at his grease like line. We both stood near the end of the cliff and held hands. I watch the sun set while the white clouds surrounding it turned into a pleasant orange. I sigh as I remind myself of tomorrow but for now, it is still today. I look down at our interlocked fingers. I grasp his hand tighter as he remain oblivious as he watch the horizon in amazement.

"What are you thinking oppa?" I blurt out a question suddenly.

"I'm thinking of how lucky I am to have you by my side now. This is too dream-like," Joonmyun said and smile in my way,"If this is a dream, can I not wake up? I like having you by my side like this, every day, every moment, every second."

"Well aren't you a sweet talker mister," I joked, trying to ease myself.

"Well thank you my lady~" He played along.

"In the future, if being with me isn't so dream-like, would you still want to be with me?" I ask, staring at him intensely.

"I don't mind. Even if I'm going to die by being by your side, I have no regrets," Joonmyun sincerely said and smile.

I stood there speechless as he smile and laugh at his own jokes. The sound of my heart was beating rapidly and tears were welling up. I turn to watch the sunset and he did the same. Stealing glances at him, I couldn't help but let that lone tear drip down my cheek. But I rather you not dying than to be by my side..... I'm sorry.