Reason to Live [Michaeng]

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MINA

We are cuddling here in the living room while watching a movie. We have return already last night before dinner after we clean on my apartment. There were already some dust everywhere so we clean it up the whole afternoon. It was tiring but still fun. Chaeyoung and I bond while cleaning.

We planned to go out tomorrow to the amusement park. We're going to have fun and take a lot of pictures. We will chose out of those which one we'll frame.

*Kring Kring*

We were interrupted by the telephone ringing. A look at Chaeyoung who's looking at me sadly. I already know what those face is saying. She wants to continue watching. I smile at her. "You continue watching I'll just answer that and be back in a minute." I said as she smiles and her eyes goes back to the screen.

I stood up and walk to the phone ringing and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Mina sweety?" I heard my uncle in the other line. He's the chief police who came visit me last time in the hospital.

"Yes, uncle."

"Oh, great. I'm calling to inform you that someone had identified she knew Chaeyoung." he said. I felt happy and sad at the same time. Mostly, worry.

"She contacted my friend who is a police in Seoul whom I have asked to investigate about Chaeyoung. They said she has been looking for her for a week now. We told her about Chaeyoung's condition and so she agreed to came here in Japan on friday to see Chaeyoung. I'll send you her contact details so you can communicate with her on how you'll meet." he said.

"Okay, uncle." that was the only thing I said before we end the call. I'm dazed, deep in my thoughts.

Who is this woman?

What is her relationship with Chaeyoung?

The greater issue is, is she going to get Chaeyoung to us?

What if she get Chaeyoung to go back in Korea with her?

I'm worried.

I don't want Chaeyoung to leave us. To leave me.

I suddenly felt arms wrap around me from behind. I know who is it without looking. Chaeyoung is the only one who gave this warm feeling to me. I turn around completely as I engulf her in hug. I silently sob as I tighten our hug.

"Hey, why is my Minari crying? Did something happen? Who called?" she worriedly asked.I didn't answer her instead I called her name "Chaeyoung-ah".

"Hmm?" she hummed.

"You're not going to leave me right?" I asked. More like pleading. She pulls lightly away putting small distance from our faces but still hugging. She looks at me.

"What's with the sudden question?" she ask in return.

"Just answer me!" I raised my voice. I don't like it when didn't answer me.

"Mina" she said my name seriously. Without a 'ri' or an 'unnie'. It's the first time calling me by my name alone.

My eyes are looking straightly at her still but my expression calm down a bit as I listen to her.

"I won't leave you. I want to answer you with that but it's not enough to subside you're worries. What happened? Why are you asking this? Tell me the truth so I know. I know what to say. I'll answer you back truthfully after you tell me so then it will be enough for you, for us that what I'm saying is what we both felt." she said sincerely.

Chaeyoung might be like child most of the time because of her innocence but when time like this she suddenly became mature. I love this side of her. I love everything about her.

I nod in response after calming.

"I- My uncle called and he said someone is coming here to see you. She knows you." I said.

"And?" she said.

"And I'm worried that she'll take you back. Leaving me behind, alone." I honestly said.

"I understand. I know you're worried for us and I'll be honest I'm worried too. I'm worried that if the person you said came for me and with her my memories might came back little by little. I'm worried to know what person am I before the incident, before I lost my memories. I can't promise you that we won't be separated because change is about to come. It's inevitable. BUT, we will do our best to stay together. If ever I need to come back to Korea, please come with me." she said.

I nod in understanding. "You're right. We will do our best to stay together. I'll come with you anywhere." I said as I lean her head on my chest and mine on top of her. We stay silent just hearing each other's breathing and heartbeat.

Her breathing and heartbeats sounds music to my ears knowing she is with me.