Smile // GOT7 Jinyoung

18. talks

I woke up feeling just a little bit better, but still sick.

Last night, I slept without a problem. As soon as my head hit the pillow, I fell into a deep slumber. Maybe because I was too tired and sick.

But I need to call someone today. So, I got ready and headed downstairs. Mom said she'll start attending work after her business trip again tomorrow. That's a good thing.

After I finished eating breakfast, I went to the living room to make the call I have to make.

I dialled the number with my slightly trembling fingers.

After about three rings, somebody picked it up. "Hello?" A middle aged woman answered.

"Uhh. Hi. I wanted to talk about something." I said, my voice shaking of nervousness.

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"Mina." Mom knocked in my bedroom door.

"Yes?" I answered.

The door swung open and there stood my mom with a familiar and expected guest. "There's someone who wants to see you."

I got up to welcome the guest and let her sit on the stool beside my bed, while I sat on my desk chair right in front of it.

"I missed you so much. It's been a decade." She said sweetly.

"I did too." I smiled.

"What is it that you want to talk about?" She asked.

"Well first, I'm sorry to bug you today, Mrs. Park." I apologize.

Yes, my guest is Jinyoung's mom. I haven't seen her since the day Jinyoung woke up from coma.

"Actually, me and Jinyoung are getting closer again." I say sadly. "We're classmates."

"Oh. That's right. He attends the same school as you." She realizes. "Is there a problem?"

"Well, he remembered the taste of my mom's hot chocolate last night, when he came here. He somehow knew my favorite snack without asking. I'm worried. Did the doctor say something about the possibility for him to remember?" I asked.

"I don't remember exactly but.." She started telling me a story of the day they knew about Jinyoung's amnesia.

"Please tell me my son will remember! Please." His mom cried to the doctor. His father was there crying too.

"I'm not sure of that Mr. and Mrs. Park. The damage on his head was severe and massive. It was a miracle he woke up. I'm not sure of remembering. There's only a very small percent chance he will, but maybe only small things. He's still young and we need to not pressure him as much as we can. The boy might get afraid. You can go see him." The doctor sadly said and excused herself.

"That's all I could remember." Mrs. Park says sadly. "Well, we just let it pass and decided to accept it. So, we just told him everything about his life before the accident, even you."

"Yes, I was pretty sure you did." I smile, but my sadness is still surely visible. "He mentioned it to me once."

"Why didn't you tell him?" She curiously asked.

"I'm sorry for leaving him just like that. I blamed myself so much for his accident. I figured that maybe starting anew would help both sides. So I decided on that. I never thought that there would be another chance for us to meet in the future like this. This is honestly not what I asked for." I say, finally made it easier for me to breathe.

"Listen, Mina-yah." She started. I listened intently. "None of it was your fault. You never wanted any of it to happen. You're very wise for such a young age. I admire you a lot for that. I was thankful because I got to share stories like the memories of the both of you to him moments after he woke up. He was so happy to know he has a friend like that. He badly, so desperately wanted to make more memories, knowing he has such an awesome best friend like you, but when you disappeared, he was so sad. It was almost impossible for him to make more friends because of the sadness he felt because of your absence. I think that even though his memories were erased, a part of his heart, that never forgot, missed you tons."

I paused, and tears suddenly formed and instantly streamed down my face. I was speechless. I never heard words of encouragement like those in a long time. I never knew that Jinyoung went through all that while I was gone. Indeed, my time with him was pure gold, that I would always treasure with all my heart. He was a blessing, a gift from God, but because of my stupidity, I let him go.

"I'm sorry to make you come hear all of a sudden. I should've made an appointment earlier than when I did. I hope I didn't cause you any trouble." I finally say after what seems like a very long time.

Mrs. Park wiped her face, which was wet with tears too, and held both of my hands to make me look into her eyes.

"Don't worry about that, darling. You know I would do anything if it was regarding my son." She tries to smile. "I just want you to know that fate has done what it needs - it is for you and him to meet again. Fate is playful, but the unfortunate thing about it is that there's nothing you can do to change it's plans. In your case, it is a sign saying that you are treasure for each other, that shouldn't be let go. I hope you take care of him well, Mina-yah." She kisses my forehead, more tears streaming down her face, same goes with mine.

I knew she was about to leave so I escorted her to the door. I said my 'thank you's' and exchanged hugs till she was gone.

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I wanna say sorry to the one millionth power omg im really sorry. I know you all understand :)

But the good news for me is that I achieved a goal in school! Which is to be one of the top 5 of our class! Hooray for me. :)

Much love,
Ana