Walk slowly (edited)

Chapter 24

Jackson gave me a package of tissue from his pocket. I accepted it and wiped the droplets which began to flow out of my eyes. Jackson just sat there quietly, listening to all that I told him. From the beginning until how I pretended to have amnesia. Sympathy etched on his face.

“Why are you doing all that Jinyoung? What would you get?” Jackson seemed to object to everything I did.

“I just want him to be happy.” I said it slowly.

“It’s always about his happiness. Then how about you, your happiness, where do you want to put it? You’ve always worried about him. You also have the right to be happy, Jinyoung. You should remember that.” He looked at me sharply. I was only able to keep quiet.

“When I hear your story, and moreover when I look at your situation like this, I feel angry. If he is in front of me now, you know what I’ll do to him? I’ll punch him in the face! Who does he think he is?” Jackson grew angry.

The beverage can that was held by him was stamped on the table. Fortunately, the food court was busy, and the buzz covered the noise. So Jackson's gesture didn’t gain attention from others.

“Until when are you going to act amnesia, jinyoungie?”

“I don’t know.”

“This, you’re crazy, do you know that? If Mark finds out, if everyone knows, you’re the one who has to bear the consequences. Didn’t you think first, Jinyoung?” Jackson still questioned my actions.

“I think this is the best.”

“Best for him and his girlfriend! For you, this is not the best, but this is the toughest! Isy… I’m mad at you now, Jinyoung.” Jackson then turned his gaze.

“It’s okay, Jackson. This will be the last time.” I said shortly.

“You think he will appreciate all that you do? If that’s his attitude, do not even dream, Jinyoung.” Jackson was really angry.

“Please Jackson… I’m not telling you my story for you to talk bad about him. However bad he is, he’s still my husband. After all, I didn’t do all this for him to care about me.” I explained, hoping Jackson would understand.

“Husband? It’s funny to hear that. Isy… let’s stop here. I’m going to the toilet. My ears hurt hearing your story. If I were you, Jinyoung, a long time ago, I would have left that crazy man.” Jackson shook his head several times before getting up to leave me there alone.

I watched every step Jackson took. And then someone gently touched my shoulder. I turned my face to see who’s the one who touched my shoulder just now. Before I could even see the face of the person, a slap landed on my cheek, strong. It was strong enough to make my mouth and cheek bleed due to my teeth and her long nails. I immediately put my hand on my left cheek, trying to lessen the pain of the slap, and wondering: why was I slapped?

“How could you do this to me and Mark?”

I was speechless there. Jiyeon! It seems she has heard every detail of the conversation between me and Jackson. If not, she could not behave this crazy. Certainly, there is a misunderstanding in her mind.

“Let me explain!” I was sitting just now, and started to get up.

“There is no need to explain anything, Jinyoung. I did not think you could pretend to have amnesia simply just to get sympathy from Mark. You're really disgusting!” she threw those words at me.

It turns out she’s a misunderstanding.

“I lost everything, Jinyoung. I lost family; I lost my property and now you are trying to make me lose Mark. What kind of man are you? I thought you were a good man, willing to let Mark go for someone he loves sincerely. But apparently you’re worse than what I think!” Jiyeon looked really angry right now.