The Sweetest Escape

CHAPTER 18

CHAPTER 18

JUNGKOOK's P.O.V.

"Jungkook-ssi, I miss you so much!" Ji Eun Noona exclaimed before she hugged me. My eyes went wide and I froze in shock. As far as I can remember, she turned me down ages ago before my debut. What is happening?

"Noona?" I was surprised to see her with my Eomma and Appa. It was 3 years ago when their family migrated to U.S. and since then we haven't contacted each other. I carefully pushed her away, making more distance between us while my eyes wander to where Ely Noona is. I don't want her to misunderstand. When I can't see her around I assumed that she is already out of our room. I look at Ji Eun Noona and smiled. She still looks the same, beautiful and radiant, but the weird thing is, my heart doesn't beat the same way as before.

"Why are you here Noona?" I asked out of curiosity. She pouted. "Aren't you going to ask me how I have been? Why do I feel like you don't want me here?" I gave her an apologetic look. "Sorry, I was just quite shock to see you here after all these years. So how are you?" I asked out of courtesy and smiled. She was about to answer my question but my parents interrupted.

"Congratulations, Jungkook-ah! I am so proud of you, my son!" Appa said proudly and gave me a hug. "You did well, my dearest maknae. Eomma is also very proud of you." Eomma hugged me and kissed my cheeks. "Kamsahabnida, Eomma, Appa!" I hugged them both. I feel so happy making my parents proud. "Where is hyung?" I asked looking for my big brother. "Oh, he wasn't able to take a leave from the camp saying that there is an important even today there as well." I nodded my head in understanding.

"Oh yeah, Ji Eun here just came back for a vacation, and when she learned that you will be performing tonight she wanted to come and since there is an extra ticket because of your brother, so we invited her." My mom explained while gesturing Ji Eun Noona to come closer.

Ji Eun Noona came closer with a shy smile on her lips. She really is so cute but I know that my heart doesn't beat the same way towards her anymore. "Congratulations Jungkoo-ssi for your success!" She said with a big smile on her face. "Ahmm... thank you Noona." I answered humbly.

"Guys time to go to our after party!" We all looked at Sejin hyung who just entered the room with the other staff to help us pack our stuff. "Your rides are all ready. I will wait for you outside." Sejin hyung bowed to our parents before he went outside.

"Eomma, Appa, do you want to join us for dinner?" I invited them. Both my parents look apologetic. "I'm sorry Kookie but we need to go now. Our train will be leaving in an hour, and we have an early appointment tomorrow." My parents look at each other and smiled sadly. "It looks like it's time for us to go. Remember Kookie, we are so proud of you." My parents both gave me a tight hug before my mother looked at Ji Eun Noona. "Why don't you go with them and have fun. It's your vacation anyway." Mom suggested. My eyes went wide in shock. What?! Eomna, Andwae! I want to protest but I don't want to be rude.

"Is it really okay? I don't want to be a nuisance." Ji Eun Noona asked. "Yeah, sure! No biggie. You can ride with the maknae line." Jin hyung answered with a huge smile plastered on his lips. I closed my eyes as I mentally facepalm myself. My other hyungs nodded their head in agreement. I just made a deep sigh in resignation. I honestly don't want her to come. I still need to talk to Ely."Really? Yey! Thank you so much!" Ji Eun Noona's facial expression brightened She is now beaming with excitement. "So, it is settled now. Take care my dear Kookie and please take care of your Ji Eun Noona. See you again soon!" Mom and Dad hugged me one last time before they left.

"So Let's go?" Namjoon hyung led us out to our rides waiting for us in the parking lot. "Oooh! I am so excited Jungkook-ssi, it's my first time to go to an after party!" Ji Eun Noona said with sparkles in her eyes. She really looks excited. I just half smiled at her because my mind is pre-occupied by one certain girl. Where is she? I hope she rides our van. But to my dismay, she wasn't there. Angel and Bembem were the ones who were waiting for us in our van. "She will be tailing us in her Ducati." Angel stated to no one in particular before she went to the driver's seat. I look at her and I understand that the statement was for me.