He's Back !
Just a Coincidence. .I Met YouWalking down the neighbourhood, here in Seoul when someone was tapping my shoulder. I put off my headphone, while River Flows in You on the play.
I turned around. All I can see was him. Luhan, my childhood friend. We've known each other since high school. Went to the same school.
FLASHBACK
Teacher : Good morning pupils. Today, we'll have a new friend . From Beijing, China. Please be nice to him. Say hi to your friends.
Luhan : Good morning. I'm Luhan. Hope we'll be a good friends.
Teacher : Alright. Maddie, Since there's no one sits beside you, it'll be great if Luhan joins you.
Me : Sure. Of course.
With that, Luhan came towards me. I mean, the desk besides me. Ugh ! Seriously !
It's not that I hate him. I don't even know him. It's just me. I'm not a talkative person. I don't enjoy being with people. That's why there's no one wanted to sits beside me. Easy to say, I'm quiet.
He started the conversation.
Luhan : Hi.
Me : Hey.
Luhan : What is your name ?
Me : I'm Maddie.
Luhan : Nice name.
Me : Thanks.
And, silence.
END OF FLASHBACK
" Long time no see. " He started.
" Yeah. Maybe 3-4 years ? " I said. With a smile.
" Sort of. " He laughed.
" How's here ? " He asked.
" Not bad. Well, nothing easy at first. The language especially. But thank God, I'm capable to move on. "
" Great then. " He said.
" You're still the way you are. The way you talk. The way you smile. I could never forget that. " He added.
I can see a smile on his face.
" You're still the same too. "
" Oh yeah ? Like what ? "
" That naughty inside of you. You love to see me blush right ? "
I left him. Kinda teasing actually.
" Maddie, wait ! " He called me.
" Is this how you deal with your friends after 4 years ? " He said.
I turned around and gave him a wink.
" Hey, wait ! I'm not finish yet. " He added.
" Whatever. " I replied.
At the end of the neighbourhood, we arrived and came in to a cafe. That cafe, reminds me all the times we've spent together, back then in high school.
" Do you remember this place ? " He asked.
" Of course. This is our favourite place to hang out after school. " I said.
We served a place. Near the window.
" Again, near the window ? " He said.
" You never complaint before. What's the matter now ? "
" Alright alright. Not a big deal anyway. "
Later on, a waitress came towards us.
" May I have your order please ? " She said, looking at Luhan only.
I know Luhan is good-looking. I'm thinking the same too. Anyone would fall for him. But, seriously ? Be professional !
" What should we eat darl ? " He said. With a smile.
Darl ? Excuse me.
Nevermind. Let's play the game.
" A waffle maybe ? " I replied.
" Okay. Two waffles and two coffees pleease. And, make it cold the other one. That's all. "
" You remember. Cold coffee. " I said.
" Of course. How can I forgot ? It's your favourite. You would be mad if I ordered other than that. "
" Okay. You still remember the last part. " I smiled.
We were eating . And, a call for him.
He answered the call while I was looking the neightbourhood through the window.
" Hey. Hello. What are you looking at ? Are you thinking on something ? " He asked while giving me a hand gesture to get my attention.
" No. Nothing. " I said.
" I'm infront of you. I stared at you since few minutes ago. Lying isn't working this time. "
" Seriously, I'm okay. I'm fine. "
" Alright then. Finish your food. I'll take you to somewhere. "
" Where to ? "
" Finish your food first. And questions and answers are not allowed. Just wait for the right moment . "
He gave me a wink.
" Are you ready ? " He said, waiting for my hand.
" I'm ready. " Smiling, reaching his hand to get into his car parked nearby.
" Where are we going actually ? " I asked.
" Can I answer that later ? "
I just nodded at his words.
That's Luhan. I can say no more.
" School ? Are you serious ? "
" No kidding. Just trust me. "
There was a tree behind the school's hall.
" A tree ? " I asked.
" Look up Made. "
" What now ? A house ? I never know it did exist. "
" It's okay. Now you know. "
Alright. Another wink.
" Let me show you something. " He said.
" I did this during our graduation day. I wanted to show you . Made me came to the hall again, searching for you. But, that time, the others said that you're rushing back to your hometown, Tennesee. And I've been waiting for 4 years to show you this. I'm glad I'll do this finally.
" Here. " He pulled me to the backside of the tree.
MADDIE, WOULD YOU BE MY GIRLFRIEND ?
My name was on that tree.
Silence for a moment.
" Look at me Made. "
SILENCE.
" You know what, I'm thanking you for being a good listener, such a great partner for this past few years. You always be there for me. You made me perfect. I counldn't ask for more. " I said.
" But, I can't accept you. I'm sorry. "
" Why ? I thought. ."
" It's okay. Let's call it off for now. I'll take you home. "
" Is it okay ? " I asked.
" I'm fine. It'll hurt me more if there's something bad happened to you without me knowing. Even after you rejected me. "
It'a a fake laugh that he gave.
" Okay. " I didn't say much. I know his feeling right now. I don't want to make it worse.
TO BE CONTINUE. . .
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