Seoul Lights | Bangchan

8 ; Hidden

"Chan had an ex-girlfriend. You know, she was really stylish, was from a well off family and took fashion design as her course." Hannah says, making roll my eyes as I chuckle.

"Hannah, it really is okay. I'm fine being single." I said, but she insisted.

"But having a crush is so much better!" She chimed, making Minho roll his eyes as he sighs.

"Eh. Not really." He mutters, then putting a piece of cake down his mouth.

"I agree with little Hannah here. Motivation, you know?" Jisung then looks at Hannah, a glint of adoration and warmth emitting from his eyes. It was as if he was looking at the most precious being in the world. One corner of his lips rose to a lopsided smile.

I see what's happening here.

Minho bitterly scoffs, finishing off the cake.

Maybe he had some difficulties with relationships and romance. He seemed bitter about the topic.

As they kept eating, my phone buzzed from my back pocket. I answered it to see that it was Jaebum.

"Who's that?" Hannah asks.

"It's Jaebum, I'll answer this." I say, walking away to the living room. I plop onto one of the couches and press the phone to my cheek.

I could already hear his loud greeting.

"WAZAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAP-"

I removed the phone from my ear and extend my arm. I could still hear his voice from the line.

I sighed while smiling.

"Do you really have to do that? Seriously. Sometimes it's difficult to believe that you're a top hired lawyer." I say, making him chuckle under the line.

"Yeah, but I got something to tell you." He says excitedly.

"Tell me everything, Bum." I say, crossing my legs on the couch.

"I have told you a million times not to call me that." He says, and as I chuckle, I could see the three peeping from the door way.

I gesture them to give us privacy, but they still won't move their peeping eyes.

"So yeah, I think I kinda like someone now." Jaebum says, making me widen my eyes and stand up.

Jaebum. Finally.Has.Someone.In.Mind.

Did I hear that right? After years in high school and university, my very own bestfriend finally has a crush on someone. Did the world just end right now?

"Oh my God. WHAT?!" I scream, making the trio fumble on the floor, piling up.

"WHO IS THE GIRL, WHATS HER AGE, WHAT'S SHE LIKE-- INTRODUCE HIM TO ME, IM JAEBUM."

He chuckled under the line. I don't know if it was my imagination, but it seemed bitter.

"Hah...Ah, I need to go. Take care, Dae Young-ah!" He ended the line, leaving me in awe.

I can't wait to meet the woman! I smiled in excitement, but as I saw the trio struggle to get up, I chuckled.

"Guys, why were you eavesdropping?" I asked, making Hannah and Jisung smile at me sheepishly, while Minho giving them a dirty look.

"I told you it's a dumb idea." Minho crossed his arms.

"I thought Jaebum was just a friend?" Jisung asked, ignoring Minho.

"He is! Did you guys think--"

"But you look so happy and giddy when talking to him! It looks like you guys are dating!" Hannah defended, making me sigh as I roll my eyes.

"No, we're not. He's just found a girl he likes! Ah! I'm so excited and happy for him!" I smiled, making Hannah's expression soften. She has a solemn smile making its way to her lips.

"Really? I'm happy for him." She smiles.

"Well, I guess we'll head off. It's getting late." Minho says, looking at his wristwatch.

"Oh, right! Thanks for the dinner sunbaenim!" Hannah bowed, making me wave it off. "No, no! It's okay! Just call me Dae young."

Hannah gives me a smile ; "I'll come here tomorrow and every day at lunch!"

I return the smile with a subtle one. "If I'm not here by lunch, you can give me a call or let Yeonwoo know. Okay?" I ask, making her nod.

"Yep!"

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I cleaned the dishes and the kitchen, then went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. While doing so, my other hand was on my chest that still had the necklace that Chan put around my neck.

It bothered me how whenever I look and hold this necklace, it immediately brings me back to the night Chan put in on me. I still remember how his fingers were warm against the skin of my neck ; how his fingertips brushed against my skin.

I shake my head.

Why am I thinking like this?

Spitting out on the sink, I finish up my business in the bathroom and go to my bedroom. Then it hit me.

Who would I give the other necklace to? The necklace with the key?

I plop myself down on the bed.

My last relationship still haunted me til this day. I learned so much from him. How my only sense of comfort turned to the epitome of my heartbreak.

After he left me, I never searched for a boyfriend or romance since then. I don't want to experience that tragedy again.

For me, love is a tragedy.

Sighing, I open the drawer of my side table. There was the necklace that had the small key. I hung it on my index finger while my other hand caressed the key.

Just who would I give this to? I'm curious if I ever give it to someone. Maybe that day would come, maybe it wouldn't.

Who knows?

But if I do give this to someone, please take care of my heart well. Please find a way to break down my walls. Please try to let yourself into my heart. Please don't get mad at me when I do something wrong. Please love me deeply. Please make me feel safe in your arms. Please be my home.

Please don't break my heart.

While I sink deeper into my thoughts, my phone buzzes in my pocket.

CEO Bang is calling....

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hai luvs

i don't really have anything else to do. i'm so bored here at home. But who am I to complain? There are people out there who are experiencing things that are waaaay worse than me. Pray for Lebanon.

2020 is a huge punch in the gut. My country is in recession too. Bruh all we ask is a competent government, the lowest bar of a country yet we can't even get that.

Anyways, how are you all? Do you eat your meals? Kumain ka na ba? (luh pafall)

Comment down where ya'll are from! It always surprises me how this story can reach other countries and it makes me happy. I hope you are safe and happy where you're from.

Love yalls!

as usual,
Stay strong, luv ♡ ! :)