“Only one day to Christmas…” I whispered.

With the fluffy bear in hand, I stood at the train station. I was heading to Minho’s house. Perhaps some part of me always knew, but it still caused my throat to constrict as tears threatened to fall thinking of it. He didn’t tell me. A part of me screams ‘betrayal’, but another part of me knew he did it for me.

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I knocked on the door hesitatingly. I didn’t know how to confront Minho about it.

“Taeminnie! You’re here early. I thought you were coming on Christmas to celebrate with us?” Minho’s mother smiled warmly at me. “Come in, it’s cold out there.”

“Thank you, Mrs Choi. I… I’m actually here to look for Minho.” I looked into her eyes and saw understanding. She knew me as well as my own mother.

She hugged me tightly. “Go on inside. He’s in his room.” She said as she gestured towards Minho’s room.

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“Hyung…”

“Tae? What happened? Is anything wrong?” He turned around; his back facing his computer. He looked concerned as he registered my pale looks.

“I found out. Why didn’t you tell me?” My voice sounded cold and emotionless. “Where is she now?”

“Oh.” I saw knowledge flicker in his eyes. “I-I’m sorry, Taemin-ah.”

“Why – didn’t – you – tell – me?” I articulated each word, anger seeping into me.

“She didn’t want you to know.” He fumbled. “S-She… She loved you too much, Minnie-a