M.A.I.D ?!

Part 18

After feel a bit better, Jiyeon awake from her sleep. She come out from the room and notice Kihyun, Wonho and Jimin sleep on the floor in front at living room.

JY: They must be tired from playing with Jimin.

Jiyeon look at the clock and it's already 9 p.m. She worried the members might have a schedule for tomorrow.

JY: Kihyun oppa. Wake up

Jiyeon whisper because she don't want to make Jimin awake.

JY: Oppa.

She shake Kihyun's body a bit.

KH: eung?

JY: Wake up. You should go home now.

KH: Eo Jiyeon-ah. Are you okay? How's your fever?

Kihyun touch Jiyeon forehead.

JY: I'm okay. Go home. It's already late.

KH: Aaa okay. Hoseok hyung. Let's go home.

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After kihyun and Wonho went home, Jiyeon carefully carry Jimin to her bed.

Then Jiyeon get a text.

KH: Sleep early. You still need a rest. Don't forget to take the medicine

JY: Nae oppa. Thank you for today. I'll pay you back one day.

KH: Aniya. It's okay. Just be healthy for me. Sleep. Goodnight 🌝

Jiyeon smile. As she want to reply Kihyun's text,  I.M calling her.

JY: Hel-

IM: Yahh!! You're not well? Why are you not telling me? Have you go to clinic or hospital? Medicine? Have you take it?

JY: Haihh my ear. Talk slowly. How can you talk like that in one breath?

IM: I'm a rapper did you forgot about it?

JY: Aaa sorry.

IM: Don't try to change the topic. If Hoseok hyung didn't slip his tongue I won't know about that.

JY: I'm fine now. Why are you so mad?

IM: *take a deep breath* So,  are you really okay now?

JY: Yes. I'm reallllly okay.

IM: You. Don't dare to be sick again. I'm warning you.

JY: Tsk. Why he act like a kid *whisper*

IM: What? Did you say something?

JY: Ani. Why? I'm not saying anything.

IM: Did you fall a sick because of 'thing' happen that day?

JY: *silence*

IM: I told you, I'm waiting for you to be ready to tell me.

Jiyeon still not saying anything.

IM: *sigh* Sleep and rest well. We'll talk about this later.

JY: Changkyun ahh. Can we meet a bit. At the park near my house.

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IM: Hyung, I want to go to convenience store. I'll be back early.

SN: *watching movie* Eo. Be careful.

I.M running to the park and watch Jiyeon sit on a swing while looking at the sky.

He take a deep breath and walk slowly.

IM: Yahh, you're still not well, why asked me to meet you at this night?

I.M sit on the swing beside Jiyeon.

JY: *smile* Sorry for making you come here at this late. Stars look so beautiful tonight.

I.M looks at the stars.

JY: Do you know the house that I live in now is my real house before my parents gone?

IM: Go-gone?

JY: My mom and dad left me when I was 11 years old. Their car crashed with a truck when they were rushing to the hospital. My mom wanted to give birth. I was in school. And a teacher called me said they left me with a baby. My aunts and uncles didn't want Jimin and me. They already live in a hard life, so they don't want us to adding their weight.

I.M notice Jiyeon eyes. He can see a deep pain.

Jiyeon continues

JY: I was a child back then. I don't know what to do. Jimin kept crying. I don't want to go to orphanage. I almost killed both of us. I stood in the middle of a road, waiting for a car to crash us. In thought, 'this is the only way to meet mom and dad'. But then, a car stop in front of me. A couple came out from the car, and they are Seojin's parents. They take care of us until I decided to go back to my parents house. They didn't agree actually. But I don't want to burden them anymore. So I did a lot of part time jobs to pay back Seojin's unnie and family. I know they sincere to help us. But still, if not because of them I don't think I'll be here, exist in this world.

Jiyeon wipe her tears.

I.M knows Jiyeon still has a story to tell him. So he listens patiently.

JY: After Seojin's unnie parents brought me their home, Seojin's unnie really happy because she's the only child in her family. I'm glad she treat us well. I've transferred to new school. I don't know how but the rumors about me spread out to some students. They teased me. They bullied me, they laughed at me, and called me a homeless child, a begger. It was hurt so much. I kept crying alone, but never told Aunt and uncle. I don't want them to get worried. But then a boy noticed me crying alone under the stairs. He same age as you. He asked me why, and I told him everything. A few days later, no one came at me and teased me anymore. I feel relieved again. Although I have no friends, that boy always be with me. He promised to take care of me until one day he broke it. He left me. Alone. Waiting for him to come back. But he never came back. I, once again become a loser. I know it's a bit pathetic, but I still waiting for him.  On the day of your concert, on my way back from toilet, I met him.

Jiyeon looks at I.M shock face.

JY: You know what he said when his friends asked who am I? He said he didn't know me. He never meet me before.

Jiyeon can't hold back her tears. She's crying hard.

JY: He forget me. I'm nothing to him

I.M stand up and sit in front of  Jiyeon.

He takes Jiyeon's hand that she covered her face.

IM: Jiyeon ahh. Look at me.

Jiyeon look at I.M face but still crying

I.M wipe her tears and hug her.

IM: I don't know you have a really hard time in your life. I know this is a bit late, but I will make sure, no one will hurt you in the future. I'm sorry for you to face all of this things. You really did well all this time. You are mature enough because you care about people around you.

After Jiyeon feel a bit relaxed, I.M release the hug. He hold Jiyeon's shoulder.

IM: Do you want to tell me who is that boy?

Jiyeon shake her head.

IM: *smile* It's okay. Are you feel better now?

JY: *Nod*

IM: Good. Let me send you home.

He hold Jiyeon's hand, and walk her to her house.

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In front of Jiyeon house.

IM: Okay we are here.

JY: Thank you.

IM: *hug her and pat her head* It's okay. Go inside.

Both of them release the hug and I.M watch until Jiyeon goes inside her house. He goes back to his home.