Sincerely | k.th.

31. Request

I was right, this is my ticket to hell.

Dancing stares between my visitor and I consumed my thoughts with vivid imagery of events that transpired weeks ago. I may have anticipated this on some level, maybe not this soon but a future occurrence in which time may have passed but the pain remained frozen within.

My palms perspired, weakening my grip to the door knob as my knees wobbled a bit. It's too soon and I'm not ready to face this.

"Kye, I know you have doubts about me being here but I traveled a long way to see you. Would you let me in, please?"

Pondering for a longest seven seconds to ever exist, I eventually opened the door as a silent response to their request and gestured for them to take a seat.

"Can I offer you a drink Euna?"

"No. I'm okay, thank you."

I nodded and took a seat in the arm chair adjacent to her, glancing over to the window, using the rain as a distraction. I wasn't sure what to say to the fiancée of the man who broke my heart.

A subtle glance from the corner of my eye made me aware how she fidgeted. She was nervous and rightfully so. However, it took a lot of courage for her to be here from...

"Did you come here from Korea, Euna?"

She shook her head. "After we left Hawaii, I flew to Los Angeles. I have family there I visited but I'm flying out tomorrow to go back."

My eyes listened intently but my thoughts were stuck on after we left...I must revel in my own torture.

"Oh, well I hope you guys had a nice time in Hawaii. It's beautiful there, right?"

Petty. I was being petty because I was getting angry.

"It's not like that Kye. Taehyung and I aren't that way." She spoke low.

I scoffed and drew my attention back to the rain. It was the only thing I believed in for the moment. "You're his fiancée Euna. That alone told me everything that I needed to know."

"Things are not always as they appear on the surface. Hasn't being with Taehyung taught you that?"

I remained silent, afraid of what my thoughts would speak before I could take it back.

"Kye, I'm not in love with Taehyung. This situation of us being married is for the benefit of our fathers. It's not ideal and I really don't expect you to understand but try for Taehyung's sake."

My gaze was now directed at Euna. I thought this, her not being in love with him but to hear her actually say it really does break my heart for them. I couldn't begin to imagine.

"So, are you breaking someone else's heart too with situation?" I wondered.

Euna's rosy lips trembled at my question, confirming my answer and tearing my heart in even more pieces.

"Yes. His name Hoseok but we call him Hobi. We were students together in uni and he's one of Taehyung's good friends. It was actually Taehyung who introduced us before things got complicated." Her lips now hugged a tiny smile.

That name...so familiar.

"So, you and Hobi were together before you were engaged?"

"Yes. Taehyung and I found out on his twenty-first birthday. Our families came together and told us. They wanted us to marry immediately but Taehyung was able to talk them into delaying it. We both finished uni and he began working for his family company, learning the ways of the business and utilizing my father's help."

I listened with much attention to Euna as she told me their story. She filled in a lot of blanks and it made Taehyung's letter even more honest. I understand why he hid the truth from me but it doesn't lessen the hurt.

"Even so Euna, for your family, you still going through with it. You're still getting married."

Euna gulped. "That is the plan. Although, it feels more like a funeral than a wedding to me. I don't want to learn to love someone else Kye. I only want to love Hobi."

Could my heart rip anymore than it already has?

"I'm sorry Euna."

She nodded as I heard a tiny sniffle whimpering from her. "I'm sorry for you Kye. You have no idea how much Taehyung loves you."

Another tear in my heart. I'm sure only a piece of it is left, latching poorly to some organ in my body. I just shook my head in response. I really don't want to hear it.

"Kye..."

"You know, this really isn't appropriate conversation Euna."

I wasn't sure if those were the words I wanted to say but what could I say?

"Why? Because I'm his fiancée? I care for Taehyung, Kye. We have been friends for a long time. He's been nothing but sweet and supportive of Hobi and I and this hurts him just as much. I don't want a big wedding. I don't care for people to see me walk down some stupid aisle. This is like my worst fears coming true."

"Euna..."

"I'm going to ask something of you Kye. It's not ideal but I think it should be done." Euna interrupted.

I didn't think what remained of my heart could beat so fast. If she wanted me to be a bridesmaid, I just may lose all my remaining marbles and flip the table over.

"O-Okay...What do you want to ask?"

Euna took a deep breath with wandering eyes on my floor until they caught my gaze. "Would you come, to the wedding that is? I think you should be there for Taehyung."

I think I should be a lot of things but a guest at their wedding? How would it appear, me seeing the man I love marry someone else?

My hesitation translated clearly to Euna who nodded in understanding. "I know this isn't something I should expect you to answer now, but you should really consider it. For Taehyung."

She reached into her pocket and handed me a folded piece of paper before standing to her feet. "I leave tomorrow to go back. Maybe this would help influence your decision."

I accepted her offering while her request swiveled the many other million thoughts in my mind.

Euna paced slowly toward the exit and opened the door. She turned to me with a half smile.

"Please Kye, consider it." She spoke before she walked out, closing the door quietly behind her.

Feeling the silence that now lingered in my empty apartment reminded me how much my heart thudded into my ears.

What just happened here?

I shook my head and opened the paper she handed to me.

There were dates and times listed as well as what I assume to be her phone number. Glancing at the sheet once more, I noticed the first date was a week away. Maybe the wedding is closer in date than I realized but I'm not sure how their traditions are when it comes to celebrations like this. Maybe I should call her so I won't look like a total idiot if I am contemplating this decision.

Am I really thinking of going to Taehyung's wedding?

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