Mendacity 「Jimin」

Lie

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Jimin's perspective

Honestly, until now... I don't know if that time, Yoel really did want to rape Sora. I have no clue about it; in the end, I can't defend Sora from being sexually assaulted. What was Yoel's true intention that time? Why did he pick her, out of all the people in the street?

I sighed as I looked at the homeless man trembling in front of me. Yoel had asked me to take the money he received from someone forcefully. What am I even doing? I'm not the type who use violence against the weak; I'm afraid I'm becoming more and more like Yoel. The man averted his gaze away from me as his hands were shaking holding the money. He slowly reached his hand out to give me the money.

"I was thankful for today, that I got the most support I will have in my entire life from a stranger" he said staring at the envelope of money, "if you need it way more than I do, then this shall be yours...not mine" a tear ran down to his wrinkly cheek. My heart ached heavily as I turned to Yoel who's standing in the corner.

"I can't do this" I told him, "If you want, you take it from him" I said as I left the homeless man and passed by Yoel. Then, I give it a second thought and went back to Yoel. "No, I will not let you  take the money back from him, or you will face against me first".

Yoel laughed under his breath and say, "Let's go, I will be showing you my apartment for the first time today" He held my arm, guiding me to a large, black glass building.

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Jin has calmed down from his panick, having his head down while breathing softly as he looked at the small tattoo on his hand from his precious girlfriend, Jisoo. Yoel who's also calmly watching tv while sipping his hot coffee didn't say a word. 'Help me' I said... ugh, what a way to stop Jin from screaming, I should've just receive an award for my acting of victim.

Jin suddenly stood up after gathering his thoughts back. "I have no business here, I am leaving" Jin put on his jacket and walked to the front door. "Hey, Jimin" he called. "Will you turn yourself in?"

I was annoyed. I was annoyed of people kept asking me if I am going to confess my sin or not. In a low tone, I answered, "Maybe".

Jin smirked while putting on his shoes, "Well, Yoel was planning to set you and Sora up sometime soon so that she will make you do it"

I turned in disbelief to Yoel who's pretending to not listen to our conversation. "You know, I just don't want her to get involved in something like this. I will feel bad for her...her family..." Jin paused. "...and Yoongi too" Jin forced a smile and waved his hand goodbye. The door is closed. I stood still in the spot, disappointed at myself. Disappointed that I almost changed my view of Yoel for good. After all, He's still the same.

"Hey, Jimin, you still there?" Yoel asked. I walked over to him and sat beside him on the red sofa for the last time. For all this time I didn't know Yoel had a secret hiding place for himself. It looks ordinary like any other except for the room over there. I heard Sora saw it, and it was the day we found her walking on the rain. Cruelty. Yoel still has that. Truthfully, Yoel still doesn't like Sora at all. He might've continuously torturing her mentally every time. I don't know if Sora realized that, but the conclusion is, his hatred against her does nothing, it doesn't work. Yoel has given up because he finds Sora as a strong brick wall that can't be broken; since it has been broken brutally long time ago. Now that I'm talking about it;

"Hey, I have one last question I want to ask you" I asked Yoel.

"One last question to me? As in your entire life?" Yoel smiled. I nodded. Yoel expression changed in a way that could make me feel guilty. He turned serious.