©Be The One • SuRong

truth

Suho- Hey, guys. Come in
Changsub- Long time no see, bro
Hoya- You stay here with Chorong?
Irene- As I already informed you dude
Solar- Wow. This mansion is so big
Suho- Enjoy your time. I'll check on Chorong

Suho invites his friends to sit at the living room and makes an eye contact with Mrs Ha. She's preparing the table for lunch. Suho gives a sign, asking her to tell Chorong that everyone are inside. She nods and disappears into the kitchen.

Few minutes later, Chorong walks to the living room, joining Irene and Solar. They hug each other, telling that they really miss each other. Pfft, girls. Chorong sits on the vacant space next to the girls. She's still awkward with Suho being around. Suho, who realizes it, acts like nothing happened because between them. Irene frowns when she senses the awkwardness.

Irene- You both stayed together for almost 2 months now, why aren't both of you talking to each other?
Chorong- What do you mean? I told you we argued right?
Irene- Uh, come on. That incident happened like two freaking weeks ago
Suho- Damn it, stop Bae Irene

Everyone looks at Suho when he warns Irene like that. What's with this intense atmosphere? Chorong glances at Suho before walking away. Suho stands up and grabs her wrist. Chorong eyes him angrily before walking upstairs. Mrs Ha looks at Suho, asking for his explanation. Suho rolls his eyes and sits back on the couch.

Hoya- What have you done now? This looks serious
Suho- What? Go on, blame me. Blame me again. It's not like I'm in guilt right now
Irene- You're putting everything on Chorong right now? Huh, I know we shouldn't believe you
Changsub- Don't start please. Solar, go check on Chorong
Solar- Huh? N.. nde

Solar takes her handbag and walks upstairs. She stops and asks the maid who's tidying the expensive vases. She points to the room with a black door. Solar bows and thanks the maid before heading to the room.

She stops in front of the door, hesitating. She hears slow sob inside. God, why is Chorong crying now? She knocks on the door, waiting for an answer. After few seconds waiting, there's still no response. Solar decides to barge into the room. She opens the door and sees Chorong crying while hugging her knees in the bed. She did at the edge of the bed.

Solar- Chorong ah, stop crying
Chorong- What have I done that made me suffer like this, Solar?
Solar- What.. what are you saying, Chorong? I don't understand
Chorong- I must have done something worst in the past that God gives me this punishment
Solar- What? Chorong, don't say that. Tell me, I'm here for you, girl
Chorong- I don't know, I just don't want to lose him again
Solar- What do you mean? Is there anything you hide from us?

Solar's eyes fall on the bruises on Chorong's neck and arms. She never see them before. Did Suho hit her?

Solar- Is there any truth untold?
Chorong- N..no.. no one can know about this..
Solar- What are you saying, Chorong? Is there anything behind these bruises? Tell me, Chorong. Tell me the truth. You can trust me

Solar wipes the tears on Chorong's cheeks and hugs her. Chorong stops crying and remains silent for a while.

Chorong- Can I trust you?
Solar- Yes, Chorong. You can
Chorong- Don't tell anyone except for Irene, Hoya and Changsub
Solar- N..nde? What about Suho?
Chorong- Don't tell him. I don't want to put him in danger
Solar- What?

Chorong takes a deep breath, gaining her courage. She knows sooner or later one of them will find out but she prefers telling them herself. She looks at Solar.

Chorong- I was abused
Solar- What? Who..
Chorong- My parents. They hit me with every hard and sharp things when they found out I was in a relationship with Suho. I never tell any of you about this because I'm worried they might do something bad towards all of you
Solar- When did...
Chorong- 2 months after we started dating. I never thought of running away. I never tell Suho because my parents threatened me that they'll kill him if I tell him. They forced me to break up, but I decided to ignore it. But I got tired that I feel like I wanna give up. That's why after breaking up, I never try to be with him again even...

Solar knows what Chorong means by her words. She's talking about that incident. Solar can't believe Chorong can still love with Suho after all those things. If it's not because of her abusive parents, she might just live her life happily like a normal 25 years old woman. Solar wipes away Chorong's tears.

Chorong smiles and hugs Solar. She feels so lucky to have many understanding friends like Solar. If only she could tell the truth earlier, maybe she won't suffer as much as feel now. Solar smiles and caresses Chorong's hair. She's always like a little sister to her.

Solar- Suho needs to know about this
Chorong- What? No way
Solar- He loves you, Chorong. Yes, I still can't fully trust him, but I believe he can protect you now from danger
Chorong- You think that's the best decision?
Solar- Yes, that's the best. It's okay if it's hard for you to tell him, I will tell him and the others
Chorong- Thanks, Yongsun ah

Chorong smiles and hugs Solar again. She feels slightly relieve now that the truth is told. As they stand up from the bed, Chorong feels her head spinning like insane. She holds her head, bearing the pain. Without warning, Chorong falls to the floor and lost her consciousness.

Solar- CHORONG!!

to be continued