Entangled in

47. Ready to fall?

Jessica's POV

"Soo..." I barely recognized my own voice as I turned around and saw her standing in front of me with a smile on her face. I couldn't help but smile seeing that she really has a blueberry muffin on her hand, offering it to me.

"Hey stranger....." She approached me
"It's been so long"

All I could do is nod, I ended up staring at the street.

"Welcome back" She said

"T——Thank you"

I'm back at staring at the ground until I heard her say,"What about the muffin? If you don't want it, I'll eat it. Poor muffin"

That made me laugh.

This is Soo.

The way she made me laugh easily.

I lifted my head and our eyes met "I'll have it"

"Good" she smiled and took my hand, placing the muffin there.

"Thanks"

I startedto walk, slowly eating the muffin in my hand. Soo didn't saya word but she took my luggage from me and dragged it. We didn't say anything during the walk to the apartment. Soo didn't ask any questions either.

I took a deep breath before I opened the door to the apartment. Here we go, I'm back again. I turned on the lights and got so amazed that the apartment is neatly furnished. Soo followed me around after putting the luggage.

I froze as I saw a picture of Yuri in the living room. A picture of us, the one the Kwons took as we were in Switzerland. I lifted it and started stroking it with my finger.

Yul........

Tears start forming in my eyes.

"I'm sorry" A voice came from behind me.

I wiped my tears and held the picture close to my chest. I turned around and smiled at Soo.

"Thank you" I said "I'm sure she's happy right now"

Soo sat herself on the couch "Amber told me that she passed away"

"She suffered enough. She looked peaceful as she passed" I smiled at Soo "What about you? Where have you been? How have you been?"

"I've gone to different places. But mostly in Japan" She stopped and looked at me before she said, "Trying to forget you...."

"Soo...." I felt guilty somehow.

Soo got up and stood in front of me.

"But I can't. I got back a few weeks ago, passing everyday through your apartment and your book store, hoping to be able to see you again."

I can feel that she checked my reaction.

"I still live you, Jessica Jung. And I would like to ask you to give me a chance"

"Soo, I still can't forget Yuri"

"I'm not asking you to"

I lifted my head and frowned at her answer.

"Yuri was your love, she'll be a part of you forever, she's someone you'll cherish, someone you'll remember for the rest of your life. I'm not asking you to forget her, I'm asking you to love me."

"But....."

"Yes, it is possible. Yuri is your pst, Jessica Jung. A story you'll keep your whole life. Let me be your future.
Let me take care of you. Give me a chance to love you."

"What if I can't?" I looked at her "What if I hurt you?"

Her lips formed a smile "Silly, if that happens, that only means that I'm not good enough for you and I'll take my leave. But I won't give up without fighting. Not this time"

I hesitated. This is too early, isn't it?

Is it?

As if she could read my mind, she put her hand on my chin and lifted it gently, forcing me to face her "I'm not asking you to be my girlfriend now. I'm asking you to give me a chance, to open your heart for me. Just that. I'll do the rest, I'll work hard to make you fall for me"

She always been like this. Her boldness, her direct way to show that she likes me.

Should I try, Yul?

Should I give her a chance?

She pat my head "Don't worry, I'm not asking you to answer that today. It's late, get some rest"

All I could do was follow her to the door and send her out.

"Goodnight Jessica Jung"

"Goodnight, Soo. Thanks for the muffin"

She laughed "No big deal, I still have plenty of that in my bag. Well, Goodnight again"

I nodded.

"Jessica Jung" She said in a soft tone "I'm sticking around until you tell me not to. You better get used to that"

I couldn't hide the smile in my face.

I waved at her and waited until she disappeared.

I opened my luggage and changed my clothes.

Should I call Soojung and tell her that I'm back?

But it's late, I better call her tomorrow.

I climbed on the bed only to get up again after remembering something. I went to the living room and took the picture of Yuri and I.

I looked at our picture, remembering that day again, the words she said as we parted.

'Let me go when the time comes and love again'

Am I ready?

Is this the time?

Is she the one?

It would be so easy if only kove was science, where you can put all the variables and come out with an answer.

My eyes got heavy and I drifted to sleep with all the questions in my head unanswered.

Choi Sooyoung, what should I do with you?

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