AND THEN YOU CAME

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It's been days since i last talked to dad. I always pretend as if he's not there, and he himself doesn't even bother to talk to me as well. Really dad? Is that how you're going to treat your daughter? I guess i'm nothing more than just his successor, am i not?

Apparently, he stopped caring about my love life too. Great, that's exactly what i want him to do. Just stay quiet there.

However, this happiness doesn't last long. When i get down this morning, he finally talks to me. Guess what's the first word he says? Yes. We're going to have another dinner tonight, since one of his colleagues is celebrating his birthday.

Well i can't care less. I ignore him completely, and i'm going to ignore his demand too. I really can't understand, why do i have to go with him everytime he holds this dumb dinner with his colleagues? It's not like i'm acting all friendly to them, and they're not going to like me anyway.

I visit grandma's shop today, purchasing some rice cakes from her. Jimin is there too, and we end up going on a date together. This time, we're going to an art gallery. The art gallery is having an international exhibition, and we're having a good time there. Okay, i'm having more fun than Jimin because he doesn't understand such thing. However, i appreciate his effort for trying to learn what i love.

I love art, if you don't know. That's my real passion. Not business.

Anyway, unexpectedly- or should i say expectedly? We meet Taehyung and Hyunae there. I know Taehyung loves art too, that's one of the reasons i liked him back then, because of our same interest. We greet each other, unless Taehyung and me. We act as if each of us is invisible to each other. I can't believe this kind of relationship occurs between us in the end. I never ever expected it to be this bad.

Anyway, Jimin and i go to have some snacks after the exhibition, just doing whatever lovers do.

When we arrived at my house, the sky has turned dark. There's nobody when i open the door. Yeah, probably they've gone to that stupid dinner.

My day has never passed this fast, right? Usually it takes so long for the sky to turn dark. Really, when you're happy, everything just passes by so quickly.

But i'm too quick to conclude. I think this night will be my longest night ever, because when my parents get home, dad is furious.

I can hear him shouting from downstairs, but i try my best not to care.

No, i'm lying. My heart is currently beating so fast right now. I'm kind of scared.

Just then, i shriek in surprise when my door is opened harshly from outside, revealing dad with his angry face and mom tailing behind him, trying to stop him but fails miserably.

"How dare you do this to me!"

I scream, covering my ears as he swipes everything he sees on the table beside the door, making a mess.

"I've warned you so many times, don't you dare go against me!" He approaches me furiously, but mom immediately holds him back.

Tears start streaming down on my cheeks. I'm so so scared.

"Ever since you know that bastard, you dare to rebel against me! What did he do to you?!"

"I'm tired!" I shout despite my shaky voice. "I don't understand why i have to go with you every time you guys hold that stupid dinner, i don't exist there!"

"It has nothing to do with Jimin! I have been wanting to get out of your control ever since day one! Do you even know how frustrating it is? Do you even care-"

I only shut up when a hard slap comes across my face, making me fall down from the bed.

I heard mom's scream faintly, my ears are all numb because of the slap. When i look up, i see mom's screaming at me.

"Get out of here Jieun! Hurry!"

Hearing her, i quickly stand up on my shaking legs, running out before dad could stop me.

As i run, i accidentally step on the scattered things on the floor and slip, falling hard to the cold floor.

Feeling hurt all over my body, i force myself to stand up and i continue to run out from my room.

I don't stop running despite the excellent pain on my ankle. I think i sprained them.

I get out of the house limping, no thick coat or even sandals to protect my feet.

-Taehyung's POV-

It's late at night, the weather is crazy cold, and mom just has to send me outside just to give a box of kimchi to the neighbor. Well, thanks mom.

It's the first time she made kimchi herself, and i think she just wants to share the happiness to everyone because the kimchi is tasty. We can't even wait for tomorrow morning, she wants to deliver them now. Wow.

As i arrive in front of the house, i can't help but to take a deep breath. What if Jieun opens the door instead of her parents? What should i say?

I was about to press the bell when suddenly, the gate is opened by itself. I back off, and realize there's somebody behind the gate.

My eyes widen as i see her with unexpected condition.

Our eyes meet. She's shocked to see me, but she quickly leaves before i can say anything. She doesn't even bother to close the gate.

I stare at opened gate and the box on my hand alternately. After contemplating, i finally decided to enter the yard instead.

Before i can knock on the door's house, Jieun's mom suddenly comes out, her puffy eyes shows that she just cried.

When she sees me, she immediately asks, "Taehyung, do you see Jieun? She just ran away and hurt herself."

I hold my breath without i even realize. This is more serious than usual.

I quickly hand over the kimchi to her. "Let me get her, Mrs. Nam. Please don't worry."

I bow down, hastily turning my heels and run away to chase for her missing daughter.

I noticed the way she ran just now. She's limping. No shoes, no anything to keep her warm.

She can't go far away in that condition right?