Reading the letter from Mark opened my heart again slowly. Is this the truth or is it just another lie that was deliberately created by him? I don’t think so... I can feel his sincerity in my heart.
My mouth carved a smile while my eyes teared up.
“Nyongie? Hey, what’s happened? Are you okay? Did you get hurt somewhere?” Jackson asked, his eyes filled with concern.
I wiped my tears and looked at Jackson, who just sat beside me and hugged my side. He is trying to calm me, and I admit, I like his hugs. Somehow, they always make me feel calm.
I gave Mark’s letters to Jackson. So he can understand it without me telling him everything.
Jackson took the letter and read it quietly.
“Nyounggie, I think your husband really does love you. Why don’t you give him a chance?” Jackson suggested while handing back the letter.
“I don’t know what to do, Jackson. I really don’t know. Am I entitled to all this?”
“You gotta believe it, Nyounggie. And I know you still love him. I’m sure you’re Mark’s soul mate, the one for Mark.” Jackson tried to convince me.
“I’m losing confidence, Jackson. I don’t want to be hoping anymore. Every time I’m hoping for him, I end up hurting.”
“But it was then, a past. Maybe now, he realized that he only loved you. Besides, you are still his wife, right? Until when do you want to run away from your own husband?”
“How about Jiyeon?” I stated my worries.
“Arghh! Why are you so obsessed bout’ that woman? Maybe they indeed don’t have any relationship anymore. You’re just misunderstanding everything.”
I refolded the letter, and then kept it under my pillow. I keep thinking about what Jackson just said. Am I really like that?
“I’m not obsessed with her. I just don’t want to be a third wheel. Besides, Jiyeon already said to Jaebum and Namjoon that Mark will divorce me. She would not lie.”
“Then what are you gonna do now?”
“For now, I’ll just let it be. Moreover, I think I want to meet Jiyeon first.”
“Why do you wanna see her?”
“I don’t know. But I can tell you that there's still a lot of things to settle between us.” I expressed what I felt in my heart.
“Isy, you’re so stubborn, Nyoungie. I don’t know what to say anymore. Please stop thinking about other people’s feelings only. If you still behave like this, the situation will become even more complicated.” Jackson waved his hands in the air, “It will never be settled!”
“Just think carefully before you make any decision. I don’t want you to regret your own decision after that.” Jackson stood up, and left me alone.
*****
Jaebum waved at me, hastening my steps towards him. He didn’t smile at me like he always did. And that makes me know he must have something important to tell me today.
I took a seat in front of him, before waving for the waitress to take our order.
“Jaebum hyung?” I started, after a sip of my coffee.
He sighed as he gazed out of the window, his eyes full of restlessness and worry.
All of this makes me more worried than I already am.
“What happened hyung? Please don’t make that face. Why don’t you share your problem with me?” I urged him. I can’t stand the silence any longer.
“Did Mark tell you anything about Jiyeon?” asked Jaebum.
“No. What’s with her, hyung?”
What happened to Jiyeon?
“Jiyeon…” it seems difficult for Jaebum to say it out loud.
“Jiyeon wanted to leave Korea forever.”
I’m speechless, too shocked with what Jaebum just said.
“It’s impossible, hyung. Why would she leave Mark? They will get married soon. Where did you know all this?” I asked, wanting to get to the roots of it.
“Jiyeon came and met me yesterday. She told me. I really don’t know why she does all this. She just said, she will leave Korea and will never come back again. That’s why I wanted to see you today. I thought Mark already told you about Jiyeon.” Jaebum explained to me.
He looked worried. Well they’re cousins after all.
“Did Mark know about this?” At this moment, I can only think about Mark.
What will happen to Mark if Jiyeon leaves again? I can’t imagine if that really happened.
“I don’t know. But I think Mark doesn’t know. Because when I asked Jiyeon, she just kept quiet. But I can see her tears, Jinyoung.” Jaebum revealed, burying his face into his palms.
“Oh god, what are you trying to do, Jiyeon?” I sighed as I massaged my temple.
I feel aggrieved by her decision. I did not sacrifice everything just for her to go and leave Mark alone. I will not let her go!
“When is her flight?” I looked back at Jaebum.
“Today, but I don’t know when.” Jaebum answered quickly.
“Hyung, you have to help. Please, Jaebum hyung.” I really need Jaebum’s help right now. “You have to help me get her flight information. I really need to know.”
Only jaebum can help me right now.
Jaebum just stayed in silence. He didn’t show a sign that he would help me.
“Please hyung. Only you can help me get those information.” I begged him.
“I will try.” Finally Jaebum agreed.
I’m relieved. I hope Jaebum will make it. Now, I have to do something.
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Walk slowly (edited)
FanfictionPark Jinyoung, his love was rejected by his own best friend or better yet as his senior, Mark Yi En Tuan. Then Jinyoung's parents arranged a marriage for him with their friend's son. What will happen when that person is Mark itself. This is a Mala...
