Prostitutes,Money And Love

Chapter 46 /Letting Go For His Freedom/

I stared at my phone,wrecking my brains on a way I was going to announce it to my friends. I came here for a better life but honestly,I feel less happy. Hey I'm transferring out. Will miss you guys for sure heh! Nah too happy. Hey...i need to transfer. Wish you guys a fruitful journey for your next few years of school. Nah sounds too formal.

Someone knocked on the door and I threw my phone to one side. It's probably Hyuk. He's the only one that comes into my room,at least when I'm around. What does Hyuk want?

"Come in."

The door creaked open and an unexpected face popped up. "Hey,"she awkwardly stepped into my room.

"Hey."I replied back,suddenly sitting up straight as if I needed to.

"So are you really going to transfer?"Soyeon asked.

"What else can I do?"I shrugged with a frown on my face.

"But you got together with Jaebum,right? I saw him walking you back. How about Yoongi and Mark?"

"Yeah...but it's alright. I can still see them on the weekends or after school. It'll be harder,that's all."

"No."she replied and I raised a brow.

"What do you mean?"

"The school isn't in Seoul. Heck,it isn't even in South Korea! It's on the other side of the world,Hyun! We won't be able to see them easily anymote. We won't be able to visit and long-distance relationships don't work out easily,for both love and friendship."

"It...it's not here?"I stammered. "I guess,long-distance relationships can be maintained if there's effort. I-I mean,"I paused,unable to support my claim anymore. I was just lying to myself. I know the results of a long-distance relationship. Both of us would be busy and with different times,it would be hard to be even communicate continuously.

"That's why I think we should protest and refuse to go."Soyeon added on.

"Protest?"

"Or we'll lose everything we have right now."

"Or gain everything we will have the future..."I muttered,looking at the floor. I feel ashamed just staying that out loud.

"You can put it that way but isn't life about living in the moment? I've figured that out by now." that's what Jaebum said to me before.

What my father said to me came back and I closed my eyes,sighing after recalling what I had replied.

"I know why you don't want to leave. It's because of that boy. My people have been watching all three of you and I know what you all have up your sleeves but let me warn you three that I will not hear of this nonsense again. Money makes the world go around. It's money or the fling you have with that boy,Hyun. Listen to me,dear. You'll break up with him sooner or later and then you'll regret it."

"I choose the money."I stood up and straightened my jacket. "And nothing shall stop me. Even if it hurts me."

Like I said before,nothing shall stop me. Even if it hurts me.

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The next day was the last day of school. If I knew that my father had secretly pulled us out of school,I would have treasured my time here even more. It was probably a plan to tell us last minute so that we couldn't stop it anyway. It was also the last day I was going to work for the Ims. Jaebum doesn't know yet but I plan to let him know as soon as possible because it would be unfair if otherwise. Now that there's only 1 day left before I fly across the world, I have to tell everyone that I was leaving and tell Jaebum that...that we cannot continue. To end something that just started yesterday feels so...so...so unjust.

I texted all 3 of them to meet me in the classroom in 5 minutes and cane strolling in soon after.

"Why did you call us here? I would understand if it's me but not this dude."Jaebum said,rolling his eyes at Yoongi. Yoongi returned the favour by showing him some attitude as well.

"I asked you all to come to announce something important. This will be only chance I have to tell you because we won't be meeting often after today. So please don't fight and just listen to me."I pleaded with a serious look on my face and they could sense the tense atmosphere. They nodded their head and perked up their ears,knowing that I rarely speak to them in a solemn fashion unless I was angry or it was something important.

"I'm leaving."I stated. "My father told me just yesterday that I'll be going to other side of the world to study and today is my last day of school here."

"What?!"the three of them exclaimed in unison.

"Yes,it's hard to believe and I was shocked at first too. I never expected that I would be leaving so suddenly so I just want to say a few things to you guys or I'll regret it. Yoongi,you're the greatest friend I've ever made. We wasted a lot of time over misunderstandings and I hope that you find someone that will treat you nicer than how I treat you. I will never forget this friendship we have made because you were always there from me,from the start to the end and I appreciate you deeply. Mark,what can I say? You're sweet,understanding and considerate. I thought we could have a happy ending but I changed and you were still so considerate to let me go. I was angry at first but then I realised I was being selfish because it must have been painful for you to watch and say nothing. Once again,I apologise to you and I really hope that you find someone better too. I'll be moving but I won't forget you both because you have made me learn many things about myself. Let's keep in contact,okay?"

The two boys nodded and I was grateful for their understanding. They said their goodbyes to me and I gave them a hug each before excusing myself to be alone with Jaebum for a while.

"What do you mean by this? You're moving away?"he said,his voice shaky and filled with disbelief. "Must you go? Can't you just...stay?"

"I want to,Jaebum,I really do. We've gone through so much to finally be together. You were there for me and I haven't been able to do much for you."I sighed,grabbing his hands and rubbing them with my thumbs as if it would be some sort of comfort. "But it has already been done. I've dropped out of the school and I'm already enrolled in my new school."

"Will Hyuk be going with you? Is that country even safe? Where will you be living? When will you come back? No,I mean,how often will you visit?"he badgered me with questions and I smiled at him apologetically.

"Yes,Hyuk is going with me and the country is pretty safe. I'll be living in a hostel but I don't know how often I'll come back."

He nodded his head. "Let's videochat everyday."

That's when I removed his hands from mine. "Jaebum,when I move,you may not be able to see me very often. In fact,we may not even see each other for long periods of time. So,I shouldn't hold you back. Everyone's been doing this for me. They've been considerate and understanding and I think it's something I should do to if I truly liked you. Let's break up,Jaebum."

"What?"he gasped. "You aren't holding me back or anything or that bullshit."

"I will be,once I move. Jaebum,I want you to be happy and I won't be able to give you as much happiness as other could possibly do. I always thought Yoongi and Mark were being selfish but now I understand their actions."

"Stop saying stuff like this. We finally got together and you don't even want to try before giving up?"he stared at me with pleading us,with hope that I would just take back what I said. But I won't.

"I don't want to hold you back. Precisely because we just started that I don't want to hold you back even more. Be happy,Jaebum. Let this be something meaningful and worth it."I patted his shoulder and without sparing him another glance,I walked off.

Because I'm afraid if I looked at him longer,I would have broken down and started crying and from then on,I wouldn't be able to bring myself to leave.