Love and Decisions [pjm - ksg]

Part 8

Seulgi reached Incheon International Airport around seven at night. Her flight wasn't until an hour later so she waited at the departure hall. It wasn't the first time that she travelled alone because as a Manager in her father's company she was trained to attend meetings and conferences overseas. So this time it wasn't any different. She has informed her family about her trip and although they were a bit reluctant to let her go alone they couldn't stop her as she insisted that it was beneficial for her health.

"Why do you look sad young one?" She heard a voice talked. When she turned to her right an old lady was looking at her. Beside her was an old man. They were both giving her warm smiles.

"Me?" Seulgi asked making sure if the old lady was talking to her.

"Yes, dear. We have been watching you. Sorry about that. But it was obvious you look sad." She replied.

"Now. Now. Don't scare the young lady like that. Sorry for my wife's frankness." The man apologized but Seulgi just smiled.

"No.. Don't worry, Sir."

"Are you alone?" The old lady asked again. "Or are you waiting for someone? Your husband perhaps?"

She was surprised by her question. Then she realised. On her finger there was still her wedding ring.

"Oh- " Was all she could say.

"Must be couple fight?"

"Honey, stop that. Sorry young lady. My wife can't get rid of her habit. She was a marriage counselor before." Once again the man apologized.

"Oh that's fine." She smiled meekly. "No. It's not a fight."

"A piece of advice, my girl. Don't make a decision if you think it will make you sad in the long run. I have encountered a lot of couples who regretted their decisions. Think of what will make you happy and think about what will happen if you lose it. Have you tried hard enough? You yourself know what you truly want." The old lady looked at her with a motherly expression. It comforted her and eased her heart.

What I truly want?

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Jimin tried to call her phone but she didn't pick it up. It drove him crazy thinking that he couldn't make it. He also texted her many times asking her not to go but she didn't reply either. That night was the most nerve-wrecking he has ever felt in his whole life. He was so sure now that he didn't want to lose her. He must not lose her.

So when he arrived in Incheon International Airport he couldn't be bothered that he simply left his car outside amidst the warning from the security.

All that he knew was to search for her and prayed that he was on time. He didn't even know which flight she was taking so he was randomly combing through the sea of people and hope beyond hope that the familiar person will appear.

Again he dialed her number. He felt a bit relieved that it was still ringing because then there were chances that she hasn't taken off yet.

So when the ringing stop and a voice he missed so much he would trade everything in the world just for it resonated through the line he heaved a huge relief. "Hello"

"Where are you?" He hastily questioned. But he didn't have to wait for her answer because there in front of him about a couple of metres away stood a very confused Seulgi as she couldn't believe seeing him.

"What.. Why are you here?" He heard her asking through the phone. Neither of them was moving.

"I am sorry." He wasted no time. He wanted to tell her everything. He wanted her to know his true feelings. "I am sorry for everything. For being a stupid jerk. For being a useless husband. For hurting you. For not realizing your feelings. For not telling you about my own feelings. For being selfish. And I am sorry for not giving you the chance to tell me truth. I am sorry."

"Please don't. Don't do this." Her voice started to waver and he could see that she softly quivered from where she was standing.

"Don't leave, Seulgi-ah. Don't leave me." Finally he said it. "I want to be there for you and our child."

"H-how do you know?" She was startled. "Jimin-ah, if this is about the child-."

"It's not Kang Seulgi. It's not only about that. I can't live without you. I can't stop myself from loving you. Please. I love you. I have always love you from the start."

Her tears began to run down her face and people started to stare at her weirdly but all she could think of was the last thing Jimin mentioned. Like she has been waiting to hear that for the longest of time.

"Seulgi, please give me another chance. Let me make it up to you. Just don't leave me here, honey."

That was the final point before she started to completely break down. People starting to feel sorry seeing her standing alone and crying but all Seulgi could see was the man in front of her who is getting closer as she cried harder. When he reached her she couldn't held her face up. He pulled her and took her in a hug that she planted her face on his chest and just cried and cried.

"I am sorry. I love you. I miss you. I don't wanna lose you, Kang Seulgi." He gently rubbed her hear and caressed through her hair to comfort her. She could only nod and hide her face.

"Seulgi..." He slowly lifted her face so that he could look into her eyes. "Look at me, honey."

Seulgi shyly found his eyes and the next thing she knew he was giving her the sweetest kiss on the lips. She gradually responded but not for long because now that her head was a bit clearer she realised where they were.

"Jimin.." She stopped him from smooching her lips further. "People are looking" She spoke embarrassed.

He gave her a laugh and hugged her once again. It felt like home to her. She couldn't believe that she would experience his touch again.

After being in the center of attention for what felt like an eternity he took her hand in between his fingers. "Let's go home. Let's go to our home, honey." She grinned and nodded her head.

Not far from where they were the old couple from earlier witnessed their moments while holding into each other.

"What do I tell you? I knew she would not board the flight. She loves him it's so obvious." The wife told her husband. "He would totally missed her if she got in that plane he was late by thirty minutes!"

The old man rolled his eyes as if knowing his wife would act that way.