오빠야~~ (Oppaya)

Chapter 7: Framed

Se-Hwa's POV

Right before my "get together" with Jackson, I decided to meet up with Vernon. Being the nice person that I am, I didn't think it was fair for either of us to end things that way. Considering that we go to the same school and we used to be good friends, I wanted to continue to be good friends and hope that there isn't anything awkward between us. Although he wronged me, there's a saying that says that if you forgive someone that has wronged you a lot, they will become your most loyal friend. I mean, though, I'm cool if he doesn't want to be my friend. Anyways, we decided to meet up at Caffe Bené. He seemed very eager to meet, though. If he's trying to get me back, I'm sure it won't happen.

I was a little late because of course, I have to look good for Jackson who probably doesn't know the lazy potato ostrich that I became over the past 13? years. I coolly pressed the button for the door so it opened, and walked in. I saw that Vernon had already gotten there. I slid into the seat across from him and he started talking to me.

Vernon: (grinning) Hey, late like you usually are, right?

Me: I was just a minute late.

Vernon: Well that's good, do you want to eat anything?

Me: No, I want to end this quickly.

Tears started forming in my eyes, and I could feel myself almost on the verge of bursting into tears.

Vernon: Look, I'm sorry about what happened, but you perceived it wrong.

Me: As our social studies teacher would always say, 'perception is reality'.

Vernon: No, please understand. That girl pulled me into the dark hallway and pulled me in to kiss me.

Me: That's not what I saw. You were very happy.

Vernon: No, I wasn't. I even explained to her that I already had a girlfriend.

Me: Wait really? .... That doesn't make sense. But you were so eager to kiss her...

Suddenly Jackson burst through the doors and came running over to our table. He made quite the scene.

Jackson: Se-Hwa! How can you believe a guy like this! First, he cheats on you, and now he's lying. Here, I have a video from the CCTV of what happened.

He showed me the video and I sat there crying. I didn't care what I looked like because sure enough, Vernon was lying and he lead the girl into the hallway. I didn't believe my eyes, and my legs started acting on their own. Soon enough, I was running out of that hell and out into the fresh air. I could hear footsteps behind me, but I didn't want to look back. 

Right then and there, I made a vow to myself. That I would put myself first before all others (except for God)(I'm Christian). I would find if something's in my interest before I find if it's in someone else's interest. At that time, my interest was to go to the playground in the winter air and sit on the swings.

Jackson's POV

*calling Se-Hwa*

Se-Hwa: Hello?

Me: Oh hi. Um, I was just confirming if we were meeting today at 12:00.

Se-Hwa: Oh yeah...

Me: Oh do you have anything planned?

Se-Hwa: Yeah, but I can still meet you. I just want you to be parked in front of Caffe Bené at Sinmunno ilga in Jongno-gu at 12:00. And don't be alarmed if I get out of that Caffe crying.

Me: Wait... why will you be crying?

Se-Hwa: Because I have to do something that will be very hard.

Me: You don't want to tell me?

Se-Hwa: Yeah...

Me: Okay. If you don't feel like telling me, I will respect your privacy.

Se-Hwa: Thanks, bye. See you then.

Me: Okay.

Se-Hwa: *hangs up phone*

She doesn't need to tell me because I already know.

I ran over to the stage we performed at a while ago and went into the camera room. Thankfully, no one was in that room. I searched through all the files and rewound the recorded video on the computer that I was looking at on that day. I found it. I quickly clipped it out and downloaded it onto my USB that I brought with me. I then deleted that clip.

I may sound very obsessive and a bit crazy but like I said, I will make Se-Hwa mine.

I went home and used my amazing hacking/photoshopping skills to make Vernon look happy and willing to follow her in that dark hallway.

I rushed out of my house after looking at my watch and raced to Caffe Bené. I sprinted through the doors and luckily, I could here Vernon telling her that she perceived it wrong. Se-Hwa almost looked like she believed everything he said, which was all true.

Se-Hwa: Wait really? .... That doesn't make sense. But you were so eager to kiss her...

Me: Se-Hwa! How can you believe a guy like this! First, he cheats on you, and now he's lying. Here, I have a video from the CCTV of what happened.

As she sat there, gawking at my computer, I felt a pang of guilt. Vernon looked really sad... Too bad, though. I know something that Se-Hwa doesn't know about him and I know Se-Hwa didn't deserve a douche like that kid.

Suddenly she got up from her seat and ran out the doors. I quickly took my computer and followed after her, leaving Vernon there. She ran in the direction of the playground, and sure enough, she sat down on the swing. I sat down on the swing next to her and carefully peered into her eyes.

Se-Hwa: I can't believe he did that.

Me: It's okay. You didn't deserve him anyways.

Se-Hwa: I know... But I trusted him so much. The thing that confuses me though is that he would never do anything like that.

Me: Trust me, guys are just crazy animals. They get greedy and try to get the next best thing.

Se-Hwa: What, are you saying that I'm not good enough for him!

Me: No. I'm saying that he thought that that girl was the next best thing for him, but obviously, you are the better choice. *lightbulb lit up in my head* Wait right here. I'll be back.

I ran to the convenience store that was just around the corner and went in. Luckily, I had a few coins in my pockets so I bought some warm coffee.

I walked out of there very slowly, careful not to spill the coffee. I walked back to the swings and gave her a cup.

Se-Hwa's POV

I don't get it. Vernon would never do that... But I'm okay. I'm a strong woman. I can do this. I concentrated on my breathing when I saw shoes appear in front of my shoes. I looked up and saw that Jackson was back. He handed me a cup of coffee and I gladly took it.

Me: Thanks.

Jackson: You're welcome.

I felt myself blushing a little. That gave me an idea. I wanted to be spontaneous and besides, we're in Korea. I can start a new life here.

Me: Hey Jackson, do you want to go out with me?

Jackson's POV

Se-Hwa: Hey Jackson, do you want to go out with me?

Me: W-what?