Walk slowly (edited)

Chapter 29

From Mark Hyung

‘Today, there was a group of students who made a visit to my office.
They’re very pretty.
But they can’t beat you in terms of beauty, my wife
Smile always my baby.’

I sighed when I read the message from Mark hyung.

Lately, he’s always reporting his movements and what he went through during the day. I will receive a message from him almost every hour. Although I never replied to his messages, he still shared his stories with me.

I put my phone back on the table, and glanced over at the bunch of bouquets that were arranged on the table.

Who else would send the flower here if not Mark. I never even once thanked him for giving me flowers because I wanted him to give up. I deliberately refused to give any response just to make him know that I’m not even touched about what he did. 

I took a white towel and entered the bathroom.

I had promised to go to my parent’s house this afternoon. Tomorrow is Saturday, so it’s good to end my week by spending time with my parents. I already informed Jackson about that. So when he comes home, he won’t be worried when he doesn't see me anywhere.

After I finished getting ready, I took my phone and my car’s key. I’m ready to go.

From Mark hyung
‘I’m ready to go home. Our home. But it’s raining.
If I still go to the parking lot, I might catch a cold.
If I do get sick, would you take care of me?
You love me, right Jinyoungie?’

The sound of the horn from behind made me, who was reading every word that I received carefully, immediately throw the phones to the passenger seat.

I can’t help but keep thinking about the message Mark sent. Mark’s message always makes my heart feel uneasy.

Mom and dad smiled when they saw me. Their bright smiles were contagious and carved one onto my face as well.

*****

I’m really happy right now when dad finally changed and he started to care about me. Today, I spent my time with my parents watching television, eating and just chatting about random things. Not even once did they ask about Mark, and honestly, I feel relieved.

“Mom… dad, it’s getting late and I’m really sleepy.”

“You can go to bed first, son.” dad said.

After giving mom and dad a goodnight kiss, I made my step to my room.

“Jinyoungie, before I forget, your parents-in-law invited us to their dinner. We’re going okay.” Mom said.

I just keep quiet. Without an answer, I just kept walking, straight to my room.

From Mark hyung
‘Tonight, I won't get any sleep.
You know why? Because I feel excited to meet you tomorrow.
I love you!
I really do.’

I grasped my phone tightly. Then I remembered about Jiyeon.

Where is she? Why did she just let Mark keep chasing me? What happened to her? What happened between Mark and Jiyeon?

*****

Mom and dad are already getting ready to go to Mark’s parents’ house. I am also getting ready, but going back to Jackson’s house. Because tomorrow is Monday and I have to go to work.