I Need U // Park Jimin

CHAPTER 30: The big decision

-Melody's POV-
What had happened in the last two days keep repeating in my head.
--Flashback--
"Oh Melody..." Dad ran up to me and embraced me.
"Dad..." I was wanted to cry, but all of my tears had ran out. "I'm so sorry."
"It's ok. Are you hurt?" He asked me.

Jimin had told him everything that had happened. I'm kind of relieved that I didn't have to say it all myself.

-The next day-

"Dad... I have something to tell you." I nervously approached dad, who was sitting by the desk.
"Go on then," He showed me a warm smile that reassured me a little.
"Well, you know how Jimin has to work with BTS in South Korea.." I started off.
"Yes," Dad had a face full of anticipation.
"He asked me if I can go and live with him," I squinted my eyes, afraid of what dad has to say.

At first, his face dropped, and his body froze. Then he sighed.
"It's your decision, Melody. If that's what makes you happy, then so be it."
My eyes widened. I thought he would break down.
"Dad -"
He cut me off.

"Sweetheart, it's your choice. After all you've been through, I can't keep letting you down. Don't worry, we'll be able to visit you, okay?" A tear ran down his cheek. My heart broke to see him like that. I don't like seeing my family distraught.
"You don't have to cry now, I'm not going yet," I half heartedly laughed, and gave him a hug.
"Jimin said I need to go in two weeks," I realized  how short of a time it was, now I've said it out loud.

"I'll sort everything out for you, okay? Trust me. I want what's best for you." He kissed my forehead and reassured me.
"Thank you," my eyebrows furrowed as I said that, worrying about dad. I bite my lip as I exit his room.
Was it the right thing to do?

--End of flashback--

I called Jimin today to tell him the good news. His reaction was hilarious. He told me that he loves me, and moving together to Korea is a fresh new start. I guess, it's one of the most important moments of our lives. 

I still didn't know what emotion to feel - I was purely, utterly confused. It's such a big decision. I kept thinking, do I need to be happy, sad, worried, excited??
My mind just gave up, so I just stayed at neutral.

I'm going to leave in less then than two weeks.

- one day before leaving -

When I first spoke to Danielle about me going to Korea, she thought I was kidding. She literally laughed in my face. I mean, who does that !?
But after my face expression turned so serious, she started to know why.

I wasn't lying.

She told me that she wanted me to stay with her and dad, since we went through so much. God, sometimes this girl says things you would never expect her to say. The reality hit me again. It's like I'm leaving two broken souls in their own, just to go and live in some other country.
Am I exaggerating?, I thought.

But I told her softly that I can't keep leaving Jimin. We're now official, so it means a lot to me if I live my life with him. Danielle understood when I said that, even though she didn't want to. I know that feeling, where you don't get why it has to take place, yet you just have to understand.

I sit on my bed, staring at all the suitcases that lie in my room. I breathe in and out, to calm myself down. It works for me.
"I can do this..." I whisper as I clench my fists.
Dad enters the room, and sits next to me.
"How are you feeling?" He pats my back.

"I don't know, to be honest," I shake my head.
"That's okay. It's not unusual. It might be a shock to you at first, but soon or later you'll love it in South Korea." He warmly smiled at me.
"Really?" My voice showed hope.
"Yes, I went there before I met your mum. It was for my business. I loved it there - The culture, food, and people as well. Not to mention the good looking artists there too." He raised his eyebrows at me and I giggled.

"Trust me, you'll have a great time there. Me and Danielle will visit you, and you can come down here with Jimin if you want." Dad really has the wisdom to build up my confidence.
"Thank you for everything," I hugged him tight.
"Anything for you, sweetheart."
Soon after dad left the room, my phone rang. It was Layla. I picked up.

"Melody!! Your dad told me and Katrina you're going to Korea a week ago, but we didn't have the chance to talk to you. Are you okay??" They were almost shouting. They're so protective of me sometimes.
"I'm so sorry I couldn't tell you myself, I guess I didn't want to face it. I hope you and Katrina aren't angry!" My shoulders tensed up a bit.
"Of course we're not!!" I heard Katrina's voice suddenly blurt out the phone.
"Because, guess what!!"
"What! Tell me!" I exclaimed.

"We're coming with you!!!!!!"

"What !!??? No way !!!" I shouted, my mouth gaping open.

"Yes way !!!" Layla yelled. I bounced on the bed.
"Oh my god really!!!!"
"Yes, why would we lie!!" They laughed at the other end.
"You guys are the best!!" I  squealed, and rolled onto my back on the bed.
"We have all our stuff ready, so see you tomorrow," Katrina went back to her calm self.
"See you, " I sighed loudly.

I clutched my phone and hugged it, as I squealed once more.

Danielle and dad came rushing in, looking alarmed.
"What happened Melody??" Danielle breathes heavily.
I shot up on my bed.
"Dad, Layla and Katrina are coming with me!!!"
"What??" Danielle and dad shouted at the same time.
"T-that's great, but are you sure they checked with their parents first?" He came and sat next to me again.

"They said their parents allowed them to go. Dad, where would the money come from then? We might have already graduated, but it's not like we have a lot of money!" I lightly smacked my dad's shoulder with my hand. He chuckled.
"Your right. Well, see I told you it's exciting," Dad faced me.

"It's so unfair that Melody gets to explore and I don't." Danielle slumped, and frowned.
"Don't worry, you'll get to go anywhere you want when you're older. You're still 11, remember?" I nodded to agree with myself.
"And how old are you?" Danielle put her hand on her hips.
"Er, 19 years old," I answered with a bit of sass, "But I'm 20 soon."

She frowned even more now. That made me laugh. Dad laughed too.
"It's not funny," she pouted.
"Okay, okay. I'm sorry." I teasingly chuckled and patted her head.

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