Famously In Love //Jihyo x Reader//

chapter 40: <Jihyo's POV>

It was the next day and I felt really excited when I opened my eyes. I sat up and immediately looked over to my side. The joy in me was replaced with confusion. "Where's Aeri?" I asked myself and got up. I checked everywhere but I didn't see her.

I decided to do my morning routine first before going to our room, when I did everything I proceeded to our room. I knocked several times then waited, after a few minutes the door opened slowly revealing Kangie.

"Good morning Parkie!" He said and gave me a warm hug. I chuckled at his cuteness and hugged him back. "Good morning as well, Kangie! You're in a good mood today..I wonder why." I teasingly looked at him. "It's because I saw you.." He said, he got shy and went red all of a sudden. "E-Eh?" I asked, it's obvious I'm shocked. He just smiled, shooked his head then chuckled at me as his respond before going back inside, leaving me at the door.

I was very puzzled with what just happened. I shrugged ut off and went inside to meet the girls and to my surprise--- Joohyuk oppa was there. "Oh! Jihyo, good morning.. have you seen my sister?" He asked worriedly. So she's missing?" I was getting worried as well, I stood frozen for a while, processing the things that could possibly be the reason why she's missing.

"Err, sadly...no" I slowly said. I sat down beside Mina and told them about Aeri and I's relationship status. They were pretty happy about us since they ship us so much. After a few chitchatting, Joohyuk oppa decided to treat us breakfast for today.

I guess it's to cheer us up a little bit. And of course, Twice would never say no to free food, especially Mokbal unnie who was so hyped up. "Daegi unnie is always present!" She exclaimed and all of us laughed at how cute she was, and she just pouted because she thought we were making fun of her

We all got ready and went to our respective vans. Joohyuk oppa was with us in the first van so that the other two vans would just follow us. Oppa said it's a little far from where we are but it's still in Jeju

We all sat down and stayed quiet as we began our little trip. This can actually be part of our vacation, well technically it is but-- gosh it's so hard to explain when you're in awe because of this beautiful view.

I took out my canon camera and started to snap pics of the scenery, I got so into this type of stuff since Aeri likes to do that. It's just so pretty when I look at it. Just like Aeri.

I smiled to myself when I remembered her a few years ago, but that smile faded soon. I remembered that she was missing, Aeri..where did you do?" I sighed.

I started to distract myself, trying not to worry much about Aeri since she can handle herself. But I just can't help it, I don't want her to get hurt.

I turned on my phone, plugged in my earphones and browsed my music. 

<now playing: Way Back Home by Shaun>

The song..it reminded me of her. Where on earth are you, Aeri? I miss you. I said to myself and tears started to fall. and then it hits me..I could've just called her instead of crying and being dramatic psh.

I opened my phone and went to the contacts, when I was about to press call, I received a text message from Aeri. I hurriedly opened the message and read it.

Jihyo, meet me at the pond when you and oppa arrive. You're probably worried, I'm perfectly fine don't worry anymore. Just don't let anyone know that I'm here. I love you.

I was happy and confused at the same time. I'm happy because she's okay and confused why she's there. Where are we heading to anyways?  I started to question this whole trip, even Kangie's behavior earlier. 

I tried so hard to convince myself that everything will be fine. Luckily it worked. We arrived at a..secret garden, it's so beautiful! I already knew I had to take a picture. I took out my camera again and then snap! A new memory has been made, I smiled to myself as I look at the photo I just took. Beautiful...I chuckled.

As I was busy taking pictures of the view here, I felt someone hug me from the back. 'Must be Aeri 'I thought. I smiled, "Aeri~ why are you--" When I turned around to look at the person, it wasn't her. It wasn't Aeri.

"Oh, Parkie. Why'd you stop?" Daniel said as he continued to hug me, resting his head on top of my shoulder. I was really startled, he's so weird today. so..clingy.

"Nothing, just a bit surprised.." I said stepping away from him just a little so that he would stop hugging me. His expression changed, sort of annoyed with my action but he just chuckled and smiled again.

I did the same so that it wouldn't be awkward. "Hey, can I show you something?" He asked, and I nodded. He smiled widely, he held my hand then pulling me somewhere.

He pulled me at a pond-- Aeri must be here. I didn't tell him since Aeri said I shouldn't tell anyone, so I stayed silent about it.

"It's so beautiful here..." I smiled then automatically snapped some photo. I can't wait to show these  photos to Aeri. After a few pictures, I was satisfied then I remembered that Daniel was with me. I looked over to my side and he was..staring at me. I got startled again but I tried not to.

"Are you oka--" My sentence was cutted off. How you ask? He suddenly grabbed my hand then kneeled on one knee. "Jihyo, I want you to be mine. Be my girlfriend, Aeri doesn't love you anymore and I'm sure you don't as well. I've been here with you, took care of you when she left. I'm sure, a hundred percent sure that you love me , right? You wouldn't give me a nickname if you don't. So, Jihyo, Can you be my girlfriend?" He briefly said.

I honestly don't know what to say or even do. His  confidence shocked me, I mean...yes I love him, but as a best friend. I thought about the words I'm going to use, I don't want to hurt him but I will still hurt him even if I sugar coat the words. 

When I finally thought about the words, I was about to speak but I was stopped again. "Jihyo?" that voice, the owner of the voice I fell in love with. I looked behind me and saw..Aeri.

Standing there, shedding some tears. She got the wrong idea..I runned towards Aeri then hugged her tight. "Aeri, you got the wrong idea. I didn't say yes. I--"  She stopped me, she chuckled.

 "I know you won't say yes to him, but I'm really curious if you would say yes to me." And with that she got down on one knee, pulling out a red box, "Park Jisoo, It's been years since I love you. I left Twice for a valid reason, I promises to come back and I fulfilled it. So, I'm going to ask you once again. Will you spend your life forever with me?" When she said that, she opened the box revealing a beautiful ring.

I ran out of words to say so I just nodded, that's when my tears started to fall. Tears of Joy to be specific. She got up and inserted the ring on my finger. This goof ball just proposed to me twice. After that she gave me a quick peck before a hugging me. I saw Oppa and the eight loud girls cheering for us. Gosh, I don't know them crazy people.

We both parted from each others arms. I stared at her directly in her eyes, It made me realize how sad those eyes were before but now, true joy and beauty was all I could see. I may have hurted her but I did make her happy and I'm proud to call her mine. It may be rough for the both of us but we successfully accomplished our missions, it's time for us to start a new chapter together. And this time..It'll be full of fun memories we will cherish forever.

"Jihyo, mahal na mahal kita.." Aeri said kissing my forehead.
(Jihyo, I love you so much..)

I gave her a smile and pecked her lips, "Aeri, mahal na mahal din kita." (Aeri, I love you so much as well.)

And with that exchange of I love you's..
We happily enjoyed this night together with our family.

I promise that no matter how difficult life could be, facing it with you can truly make me happy. I love you, Aeri. And I won't get tired of loving, waiting, and I won't ever get tired of caring for you. I promise.

~end~