I swallowed hard, shaking my head as I rounded the corner to walk down the dimly lit street. A chill ran down my spine and I got a gut feeling that I should turn around and head back home. But, this was my last option, no one else was willing to hire me. I mean, the owner of this place had never returned my messages, so coming in person was the only logical thing I could think of.
I could see the blood red sign glowing and lighting up the street with it's terrifying looking color. I clutched my phone tightly in my hands as I approached the door. I peered inside the building. It looked closed, but I could see a sign of light coming from deeper inside the shop. I stepped back, reaching out and grabbing the door. I pulled on it, surprised that it opened. I stepped inside the dark building, glancing around at the designs on the walls. My fingers twitched with the urge to hold the equipment that was surrounding nearby work spaces.
I was pulled from my thought when I heard what sounded like a muffled scream and went towards the noise. As I grew closer, I saw light coming from behind a cracked door. I stopped just outside of it, feeling my heart pounding in my ears as I closed my eyes and took in a deep breath. "Come on, Kiara. You got this."
With that, I pushed open the door, my eyes closing shut as they adjusted to the light. However, when I did finally open my eyes, I saw a horrific scene before my eyes.
A man, tied to a wooden chair with a gag in his mouth. Blood was dripping down his cheeks and covered his entire body. With the amount of blood on him, I couldn't even see his face. Behind him, stood a man covered head to toe in tattoos, a bloody knife in his right hand. He stared at me, and for some reason I couldn't move. I knew I had to leave, but my body refused to move as my heart pounded in my ears.
"You wandered into the wrong tattoo shop, princess,"
"Jimin..." I whispered, barely recognizing my own voice.
His jaw tightened. "Get the hell out."
Before I could move, he stepped closer-too close-his hand slamming against the mirror behind me. The impact was so strong the glass trembled, a faint crack snaking across its edge. I froze, breath caught in my throat.
"Why did you even come into my life, Mira?" His voice broke between fury and something that sounded like heartbreak. "Do you enjoy this? Watching me destroy everything I had with Taehyung-for you?"
My lips parted, but no words came.
He leaned in, his breath hot, eyes wild. "Say something!" he shouted-loud enough to shake the air out of my lungs.
The room spun. I stumbled back, the sound of his voice crashing into every scar I thought I'd buried. My heart pounded so hard it hurt to breathe.
What did I do? Was this my fault? Did I come between them?
No... no, this can't be happening-
Then I saw it. The regret flickering across his face. His shoulders lowering, voice faltering. "Mira... wait, I-"
But before he could reach me, I ran.
Because staying meant breaking them..
I should never have stayed. I should never have been the reason for them to break.
I should disappear.
Forever.
Memories keep flooding and at this point all I can feel is his face... him holding me in his arms... that boxy smile.
Did you ever love me, Taehyung? Or was it always just me?