The Misconceptions of You

Chapter 27: Surprise

Eunjin’s POV

After I regained my memories I did nothing but cry. Taemin was not at fault. It was me. I was the reason he almost died. If I didn’t suggest we go to the lighthouse nothing bad would have happened. I cried from the guilt, the longing, the regrets, and most of all I cried because now I know I’ve been causing him pain all this time and I wasn’t even aware of it.

 “Soojin-ah… Eotokke?”

“Wae, eunnie?”

“All this time I’ve been dying to get my memories back. I didn’t know it would be this painful to know the truth.” I can feel my tears falling again and I can tell Soojin is worried about me too. “How am I going to face him now?”

“You should talk to him eunnie.” Although I couldn’t tell Soojin what really happened (I still don’t have the courage to tell someone about it), she didn’t ask for anything.

“No, I won’t meet him again,” I said with finality.

“Eunnie... don’t you think you’re being too hard on yourself?” Soojin may be right but I think the pain I’m feeling right now is nothing compared to the pain he was felling all those years. Loving someone who couldn’t remember you, and couldn’t even trust you enough to stick with you till the end, it must have been really tough.

I wanted to apologize but I knew I have no right to see him again. Yes, that’s right. It’s better if I don’t see him again.

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Taemin’s POV

I haven’t seen Eunjin for more than a month. It’s not that I haven’t tried meeting her because I did. I tried meeting her after I found out from Soojin that she finally had her memories back. However, she kept avoiding me at all cost.

A month ago, I was in the middle of a dance practice when I received a message from Soojin.

Oppa, Eunnie is at the hospital right now. She had a terrible headache and she fainted last night. Oppa, I think eunie recovered her memory.

And since I was so worried I went to the hospital with hopes of seeing her again. Now that she knows the truth there is no reason for me to stay away from her. I’ve finally made my decision. I’m not going to hold back anymore. I’m going to the hospital because for one thing I’m worried about Eunjin and another thing I’m really missing her. Besides, I have to go because my stupid girlfriend is probably blaming herself for all the things that happened in the past when it’s not even her fault.

When I arrived at the hospital Soojin came to meet me first and she said, “Mianhae oppa… Eunnie, doesn’t want to see you right now.” Soojin looked apologetic. I smiled at her to assure her it’s alright.

“How is she?” I asked. Knowing that Eunjin is alright is good enough for me.

“She’s ok. She will be leaving the hospital soon.” I sighed with relief. I’ve decided to give her some time. Her memories coming back might have been a shock to her. I decided to be patient. That’s the best I could do for her right now.

A week afterwards I went to visit her at home. Soojin again said, “Mianhae oppa, eunnie wanted me to tell you she’s busy and that you shouldn’t come meet her again.” And so I left without as much as a glimpse from Eunjin.

I asked my hyungs for advice. I had to tell them the whole story so they would understand. Their suggestions range from ridiculous to just plain absurd.

“Taemin-ah… you should prepare a dinner for two. I can book you to a nice restaurant.”

“She doesn’t even talk to me. How am I going to drag her to some restaurant?”

“Tell her it’s a party.”

“She won’t go if she knew I’ll be there. And even if I asked one of you to invite her she wouldn’t believe I have nothing to do with it.”

“Why is she avoiding you anyway?” Honestly I have no idea. She must have known by now that she’s the only person I love from the very start and that the first love that she had been jealous with is none other than herself. Knowing all that, I can’t see any reason for her to avoid me.

I was so desperate that I had this sudden crazy idea to come to school and meet her. I don’t care about what other people will think anymore. In fact the more people there are the better. That way, with all those people watching us, Eunjin will be forced to talk to me.

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Eunjin’s POV

I was in the classroom doing what students usually do, read books and study, when Taemin suddenly came up to me and said, “Let’s talk.”

All I did was gape at him and it took a while before I finally convinced myself that I wasn’t dreaming and that the love of my life is actually in front of me and talking to me.

“Lee Taemin-shi... w-wae..” were my first words to him after a very long time.

Cameras flashed, people were whispering among themselves. They might probably wondering what does someone as famous as Lee Taemin has to do with a plain and ordinary girl like me. He must have gone crazy. Why would he do something like this and destroy his image that he had been trying to build all this time? Why would he ruin everything just for me?

"You're crazy" I voiced out what was in my mind. I heard the people gasped. Did she just call Taemin crazy? She must be mad. Who is she anyway?

I turned to leave but Taemin grabbed my arm. He’s not making this easy for me at all. I wish I could just disappear and forget everything again. No, I wanted him to forget me instead. I knew it was a selfish wish but at that moment I was desperate to give him his freedom that he truly deserves, without me being on his way.