Stay With Me [an EXO's ChanYeol Fanfic]

Chapter 21 - Do You Love Me?

SeHun and GaHye sat across from each other at the coffee shop.

"I'd love to continue with the French class, but I decided to concentrate on my studies for the PCLL exam." SeHun just quitted the course. Today was his last day attending the class.

"Of course your exam is more important. I wish you success." GaHye smiled, "The French class is only for leisure, but I hope you will take it again in the future when you have time."

"If you are teaching, then definitely I will." He looked at her.

She bit her lips and did not know how to respond.

"Because you are a good teacher. I enjoy being in your class." He laughed it off to release the tension.

GaHye nodded graciously, "Thanks."

"GaHye, may I ask you to do me a favour? I know it sounds abrupt, but..." SeHun hesitated.

"What is it? If I can help out, I'll certainly do so." GaHye asked.

SeHun explained to her the situation.

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The next day, SeHun and GaHye met up at the lobby of the restaurant. SeHun thanked her once again as they went inside.

"Mum, happy birthday." He stepped into the reserved room and greeted his mother-in-law.

"Thanks SeHun. You're always the one arranging for our birthdays, and the first one to show up." Mrs. Kang grasped his hand and smiled warmly. Then, her head slightly dropped down. This time of the year, it reminded her of MiNa again. When she was still around, she would always come to the restaurant early to set up everything first. Her big gift would usually sit on the centre of the table when her parents arrived, making them happy and heart rendering.

"Mum, I've brought a friend over. Do you mind if she joins our dinner?" SeHun asked.

Mr. and Mrs. Kang were surprised, especially when they heard it was a 'she'. "...of course!" They nodded.

SeHun walked out and invited GaHye to come in. As she showed up, the old couple froze. GaHye expected it. Just by seeing MiNa's pictures, she already realized how identical she was to her. This was the reason why SeHun asked her to come over today.

"You..." The old couple trembled their voices and stared at the visitor.

GaHye approached them.

Mrs. Kang softly touched GaHye's face to ensure it was not hallucination, "You...MiNa...you are back..."

Mr. Kang was stunned, but he remained a bit more conscious than his wife. He gazed at GaHye, "...no...how can it be?"

SeHun stepped forward and slightly held the couple, "Mum, dad. This is my friend, GaHye."

"...GaHye?" Mrs. Kang turned extremely disappointed, "You are not MiNa...right...it's impossible....but why? You and MiNa look so alike."

Mr. Kang nodded and kept his eyes on GaHye. He could not believe it either.

"Auntie, Uncle. My name is GaHye. Nice to meet you." She said politely.

SeHun smiled bitterly, "Mum and dad, isn't this amazing? When I first met GaHye, my reaction was just like you two. Very shocked. But then, I thought, fate must have its arrangement. It gives us a chance for us, as if MiNa is still around."

The couple nodded and asked softly, "GaHye, do you mind to make friends with us oldies?"

"Of course not!" GaHye smiled, "It's my pleasure to meet you two. I'd love to spend time with you two in the future." Except for ChanYeol's family, GaHye was alone in Seoul and had barely any friends. She was more than happy to stay with the warm and friendly elderly couple.