Baby, Don't Cry

Jibin's Father

“Just when you think it can't get any worse, it can. And just when you think it can't get any better, it can.” --- Nicholas Sparks (At First Sight)

I was lying down on my bed, trying to get my self to sleep but I kept on tossing and turning. Jibin’s voice was echoing in my head, calling his father... APPA! I thought everything is getting better but here I am again facing another situation… a problem after another. When will all these end? I covered my face with stuffed dolphin that Baekhyun had given me before. Then I heard a creaking sound of the door opening and footsteps gaining closer to my bed…

“Noona, are you asleep?”

“Jibin~ah, what’s wrong?” I asked as I removed the stuffed toy in my face and sat up. I let him sit beside me. He was holding something in his hands… a paper… no… a photo… and handed over it to me. I looked first at what was written behind it. A date was written with Mama and Papa loves you. I flipped it back and it was a portrait of a happy family. I think Jibin was only two years old at this picture. I looked closely at the man sitting beside the woman who was carrying Jibin. It looks like him, the man who was surveying our house. He looks young in this photo compare to what he really looks now. He was wearing a wide smile. Even his eyes were smiling.  I wonder what could have happen to this family. Why did he left Jibin at my care?

“These past few days I always saw him at our school.” Jibin said suddenly. “I’m sorry noona for not telling you.”

“There’s nothing to apologized Jibin~ah.” I said to him giving him back the photo. “Did he talk to you?”

 “No... he was just looking by far.” He replied looking at the picture.

“Do you miss him?” I asked even though I’m scared hearing that he would say yes. “Do you want to talk to him?”

“I won’t leave you noona.” That’s what he answered and embraced me tightly. “…never!”

“Jibin~ah…” A tear rolled down in my cheeks unconsciously.

The next couple of days I let Jibin stay at Choi ahjussi’s place because I was worried about the man who was spying in our house. I told Ahjussi about what happen and he agreed. He even told me that I should stay with them too, but I said I wanted to talk to the man and confirmed if he really is Jibin’s father. I thought if Jibin’s not with me I could have a chance to talk to him.

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One night, I got a call from Suho. He was inviting me for a walk in the Han River Park. It was a good timing because I was just getting off work at that time. Since I was alone I said yes. When I got to our usual spot he was already there waiting.

“What’s up?” I greeted as I sit beside him.

“Nothing much… just chillin’.” He said smiling back at me. “How ‘bout you?”

“Me? Hmm… trying to make everything okay.” I replied leaning back. “How’s everyone? I kinda miss you guys.”

“They’re at the dorm already, resting I guess.” He uttered moving closer to me.

“Ready for the comeback?” I asked again not looking at him. I was trying so hard to calm myself when his arm touches mine when he got close. My heart almost jumps out. Oh crap this is more stressful! “Actually, I already heard your comeback song. I’m sorry… Baekhyun and Sehun are really spoilers.” I said again making it sounds as natural as I can.

“Its okay, do you wanna hear some other songs on the list?”

“No, thanks. I think I can wait until its official release.” I jested back. I gave him a quick glance and smiled.