“Mina..” Jisoo said softly as she lowered her gaze to the floor. “Professor Kim..”

 

She bowed her head a little.

 

“It’s been a long time..”

 

A very long time.. five years.. is a very long time..

 

She knew it was inevitable.. she knew she’d meet him again now that she’s returned to Seoul..

 

But she didn’t expect to meet him this soon..

 

And specially not with Mina..

 

The gods must be having a blast now.. how could they let them meet like this?

 

“I almost didn’t recognize you..” said Mina smiling onesidedly as she glanced at Taehyung who was staring at Jisoo.

 

“Professor Kim.. do you remember her? She was a student in your class..” 

 

Taehyung clenched his fists.

 

How can he not remember her? How can he not recognize her?

She wasn’t just a student to him.. she wasn’t just a neighbor.. or a friend..

 

She was the woman he loved.. and the woman he hurt..

 

“I’m sorry but.. we are late for dinner.. we need to go now..” said Jisoo bowing her head quickly before walking away from there.

 

RM cleared his throat.

He knows he has to explain this to Taehyung.. but he doesn’t know where to start..

 

He was about to approach him when Taehyung spoke..

 

“Mina and I are also going to a dinner.. we can talk later hyung..” he said as he walked away.

 

Mina followed after him.

 

“I didn’t know Jisoo came back already.. I heard she went to Paris to study..” 

 

Taehyung stopped and turned to her.

 

“She went to Paris to study?” he asked repeating after her.

 

How come he didn’t know anything about it?

Is that the reason why she disappeared?

Did she quit college because of that?

 

“She worked there for two years as far as I know..” Mina continued. “Our classmates were talking about her accomplishments the last time I met with them..”

 

Taehyung let out a sigh.

 

It seems like Jisoo was doing well all these years..

 

That’s a relief..

 

 

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“You seem bothered..” said RM as he parked on the side.

 

After having a quick dinner, he drove Jisoo home.

 

“I was just surprised..” Jisoo answered. “I didn’t expect to see them..”

 

“You mean to see them together?” asked RM turning to her.

 

Jisoo took a deep breath.

 

“Probably..” she said softly as she held on the seatbelt. 

 

RM unbuckled it for her.

 

“Mina has been following Taehyung around for years.. she must be the most loyal woman I have ever seen..” he said smiling. “I wonder why she never gets tired..”

 

“She likes him.. she has always liked him..” said Jisoo taking a deep breath.

 

Mina liked him a lot.. maybe too much.. that she did very selfish things just to have him..

 

“How does it feel?” asked RM leaning his back against his seat as he looked forward. “Meeting your ex after all these years..”

 

Jisoo held her bag tightly as she reflected on herself.

 

Why did she have to use this bag tonight? No.. why did she even keep it all this time?

 

How does it feel wearing it again after all these years?

It must be the same as how she feels after meeting him..

 

Nothing.

 

“I’ll see you tomorrow at the opening.. goodnight..” said Jisoo going out of his car.

 

RM sighed.

 

“She didn’t answer my question..” he said to himself as he went away.

 

 

 

He drove home and found another car parked just in front of his door.

 

He knows whom it belongs to..

 

The man whom he owes an explanation..

 

Taehyung..

 

“I see your car in this neighborhood quite often..” said RM as he alighted. 

 

Taehyung remained silent.

 

“Come inside.. I know you have a lot to ask me..” said RM putting his arm around his shoulders.

 

He has never seen him this serious after fighting with him at the beach five years ago.

 

They sat across each other in the living room.

 

“I’m sorry..” said RM taking a deep breath.

 

He knows how Taehyung might feel..

He could think that he betrayed him for not telling him anything about finding Jisoo..

He might feel unfair because he hid her from him when he knew that he loved her very much and was dying to see her despite their break up..

 

He’s ready to accept everything he says to him..

He can even take a punch now.. he knows he deserves it..

 

“Thank you hyung..” said Taehyung taking a deep breath. 

 

RM’s eyes widened.

Thank you? Did he hear him right? That wasn’t hallucination?

 

“I’m glad.. you helped her..” said Taehyung looking at him. 

 

RM didn’t say anything.

 

“I’ll go now.. I’m sorry for taking up your time this late at night..” said Taehyung standing up. 

 

He was going towards the door when RM spoke again.

 

“I want to be honest with you Taehyung..”

 

He stopped on his feet.

 

“So I want you to be honest with me too..” RM continued.

 

“Do you still love her?”

 

Taehyung closed both of his hands into fists.

 

He didn’t answer.

 

“I think I am interested in her..” said RM taking a deep breath. “It’s been a while.. I guess..”

 

Taehyung’s throat moved fast as he listened to him.

 

But all he could say was..

 

“I’ll see you next time hyung..” 

 

And then he went out of the door.

 

RM looked at the ceiling to organize his thoughts.

 

 

 

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Jisoo was busily serving her customers as soon as she opened her shop.

 

She didn’t know many people would come..

 

She smiled as she gave the customer the box of cake.

 

“Thank you for buying..” she said politely as she bowed her head.

 

And while preparing for other orders, she noticed a big bouquet of flowers being carried inside by some men wearing suits.

 

What is it? Why did some bodyguard looking men come to her shop and bring a bouquet?

Did they make a mistake perhaps?

 

She was still looking at them when she noticed a beautiful and tall woman walking behind them.

 

Lisa.

 

She can’t be mistaken.. that is surely Lisa!

 

She finished what she was doing and ran hurriedly to Lisa who was jumping out of joy to see her.

 

“How have you been Jisoo? Why didn’t you contact me?” asked Lisa almost in tears as she hugged her. “How could you just disappear like that? I was totally heartbroken when I found out that you quit university..”

 

Jisoo smiled as she listened to her cute scoldings.

 

She has also missed her.. she was very kind and true to her back then..

 

But.. how did she know that she opened a shop? How did she find her here?

 

“RM oppa told me this morning so I had to come and drag Jungkook with me..” said Lisa turning to the man holding the big bouquet.

 

“Jungkook?” Jisoo called him hesitantly. “Is that Jungkook?”

 

Jungkook put the flowers on an empty table before facing Jisoo.

 

“That’s right.. it’s me..” he said smiling.

 

Jisoo smiled as she greeted him.

She didn’t see him at all! And he wasn’t even saying anything!

 

A few moments later, RM also came to join them.

 

He thought it was the right time to let them meet Jisoo again so he told them about her shop..

 

“RM oppa.. Jungkook.. Lisa..” Jisoo smiled as she looked at them one by one. “Thank you.. for coming here today..”

 

The three of them are here.. they are here to support her on the opening of her first shop..

 

These friends she made five years ago.. these warm people who made her feel loved back then.. they are still the same...

 

She glanced at each of them once more.. and she realized only one person was missing..

 

That person who filled a whole chapter of her life with beautiful memories..

 

“Taehyung oppa couldn’t come because of his classes today..” said Lisa after noticing she has become quiet.

 

Jungkook cleared his throat.

 

“What should I order? Which one is the best one?” he asked changing the topic immediately.

 

Jisoo smiled wide as she went back to work.

 

“I’ll treat you today.. you can get anything you want..” 

 

 

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It was the closing time and Jisoo was cleaning all the tables when she heard the door opening.

 

Oh