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Chapter 16

(Changmin’s Pov)

“MinMin, aren’t you gonna join us for dinner?” Umma’s worried voice called to me when I passed by the dining hall.

“I’m not hungry.” I replied, weakly before climbing up the stairs.

It’d already been 3 days since the day when Sooyoung talked to me & tomorrow he’ll be home to prepare for the wedding.

The days I spent without him was lifeless; I was just like a zombie walking around without a soul.

The past 3 days, I faced reality & realized that I do love him & most importantly, I do NEED him.
The reason I didn’t trust love before was because of Jessica, due to the fact that ‘I love you’ means nothing to her, but then I realize how a pabo I was all this while. Even if it meant nothing to her… to me ‘I love you’ means, the 3 important words you could say to your loved ones. How silly I was, not sticking to my own belief, just because of her lies.

Like how Sooyoung mentioned, I need him, because he completes me as a person; someone that brings out the real me. I turned cold because I know if I’m soft hearted, people will hurt me just like how Jessica did. I hated when he came around, because I knew he’ll change me into the old me & I’m just gonna be hurt again.

I wanted to hate him for making my emotions boil or trigger with his every intimacy with Min, but I couldn’t because I know jealousy is only there when you love someone. I tried to deny my feelings but I couldn’t. In the end I realize, the one that’s been hurting me was myself after all. So much of protecting myself all this years; I end up hurting myself.

(Jaejoong’s Pov)

It’s already been 3 days since I’ve been at Yunnie’s house & I miss him a lot. I didn’t turn up for classes, because I didn’t want my emotions to stir up again once I saw him. It’s been tiring enough for me dealing with the thoughts of letting go & forgetting him, what’s more I need to face him if I turn up for academy.

Did we really not have a chance to fall in love like every other couple? I guess not, because I never owned a place in his heart, not even a tiny bit. I know if I tell Minnie & Yunnie that somehow I’m still hoping for him to take me away during the wedding, they’ll laugh at me.

Sometimes I just hope a miracle could happen.

“Hyung, dinner is ready. Let’s eat.” Minnie’s voice was heard from the door.

“I’m not hungry, Minnie. I’m going to have an early night, alright?” I said before giving him a soft smile.

“Alright, sleep tight.” Minnie said before disappearing behind the close door.

(Minho’s Pov)

“Where’s Joongie? He’s not eating again?” Yunho hyung asked, the moment he saw me alone.

“Yup, he says he’s gonna have an early night.” I said, taking a seat at the dining table.

“Aish..I’m worried about him.” Yunho hyung commented before we started eating.

“Don’t worry, I’ll persuade him to eat more tomorrow. Let’s just let him rest, after all we’re going back tomorrow. He needs the energy to face Changmin hyung.” I said before slurping more noodle.

Yunho hyung just nodded in understanding before slurping more noodle.

“So Min, can I ask you something?” Hyung asked, a few minutes later.

“Sure.” I replied, waiting for his question.

“Did you get rejected recently? Joongie told me.” He quickly added in after ending the question.

This made me nod, before turning my attention back to the noodle.

“It was Kim Jonghyun, your best friend, right?” Yunho hyung asked which caught me off guard &
surprised.

“H-ow?” I stutter out, my brain froze.

“I overheard the conversation at the rooftop when I woke up from napping there. I’m sorry for not telling you earlier.” He said, apologetically.

“It’s ok, hyung. Either way, I have expected that he’ll reject me since he has someone else in mind. I just wanted to let my feeling known to him.” I said, bitterly.

“At least, you’re brave enough to let your feeling be known. It shows that you are mature with your experiences.” He said before giving an encouraging squeeze on my shoulder.

“That’s all thanks to Jae hyung, he teaches me to be a better person.” I said before sharing a chuckle with hyung.

“I guess he did, after all you can always find someone else that deserves you more than him. Trust your hyung.” He said before winking at me.

“Maybe I’ve already did…” I whispered under my breath.

“What did you say? Yunho hyung asked.

“Nothing…the noodles are good.” I said before quickly slurping more.

(Next day)

( Jaejoong’s Pov)

“Hyung, you’re up!” Minnie’s lively voice greeted, upon exiting the bedroom.

I gave a big smile before joining the 2 of them in the kitchen.

“Minnie, aren’t you going to your classes today?” I asked, noticing it was already pass the time for classes.

“Nope, we’re going back today, right? I decided to accompany you, since Omma told me a few minutes ago when I called her that Changmin hyung is at home too, he skipped classes today too. He has not been feeling well the last past 2 days.” Minnie informed.

I stop munching on my cereals that I had upon seating.

*He’s sick. Will he be alright?*

“Minnie, let’s head home after this. I’m worried about him.” I said, whispering the last line.

“Sure, hyung.” He replied while grinning which caused me to smile back before I continued munching on my cereal.

An hour passed, before the both of us were done with breakfast and getting ready for the day.

“Alright hyung, we should get going.” Minnie announced, standing beside me with the 2 small duffle bags in his hold, refusing to let me carry 1 of them.

“I’m going, Yunnie. Hope to see you perfectly well soon. Take good care of yourself, especially at night.” I said before giving him a tight hug.

“I will, Joongie. Take care too & don’t think too much. I’ll see you at the wedding.” Yunnie said, parting away before pinching my cheeks which caused me to pout.

“Min, take good care of my pouting prince” He said, giving Minnie a bear hug after they both chuckled at my reaction.

“Bye” both of us shouted before getting in the taxi.

(Changmin’s Pov)

“MinMin, are you feeling better?” Omma asked while in the mid of breakfast.

“Not really, Omma. I don’t feel like going to classes today so I’ll be skipping.” I said before stuffing more pancakes in my mouth.

“Alright then, it’s up to you. Do you want me to call Sooyoung, so you won’t be bored.” Omma suggested.

*It’s a good idea. After all, she’s been a great help for me. I’m gonna apologize for my past actions & ask for her help.*

“Sure, I’ll be bored anyway. It’s better to have company.” I said causing Omma to look a bit shocked, but it quickly changed into a smile.

I was surprised when 30 minutes later Sooyoung appeared behind Omma, after Omma returned from getting the door.

“Would you like to have some breakfast, dear?” Omma offered, the moment she took a seat beside me.

“It’s ok; I had already had breakfast at home.” She politely declined before turning to smile at me.

“Omma, I’m done. We’re going to be in my room. Just call us if you need anything.” I informed after returning her smile.

“Wow… cool room!.” She exclaimed upon entering it, approaching my small keyboard.

“I thought you had a personal studio.” She remarked while playing with it.

“I do, it’s located at the further right of the corridor. I had one here in case I’m feeling lazy to practice there.” I said before clearing some books off my bed to make some space of her to seat.

“Take a seat.” I said, patting the empty space beside me.

“Thanks, so have you be thinking about what I said?” she asked; I slowly nodded.

“So… Which one? Love or Need?” she asked once again, anticipation in her voice.

“Both, because I LOVE you & I really DO NEED you until the extent that I don’t care if you don’t love me, as long you’re around me & visible to my eyes, I’m content enough.” I said without realizing that the one in front of me was not Jaejoong but Sooyoung.

“I’m sorry.” I muttered quickly before turning away in embarrassment.

“Don’t be. I’m touched by it. I’m sure he’ll be happy if he heard all this words.” She said before smiling at me.

“Thanks for your encouragement & I’m very sorry about my past actions.” I said, smiling sincerely at her.

“It’s not a big deal. I’ve always remembered you as a sweet & lively person when we were younger, so I know you’re not a jerk.” She said surprising me.

“We’ve known each other from young?” I asked, curiously.

“Not really. I saw you a few times on some of the events that Appa brought me to, after that we move when I was 11 which cause my Appa to lose contact with your parents but luckily we were re-connected with the help of Jaejoong’s umma.” She explained as I nodded in understanding.

“Any way, let’s be friends like how our parents are.” I said, giving out my hand.

“Sure.” She said before shaking it with a grin.

(Jaejoong’ s Pov)

“We’re home.” Minnie announced, the moment we step into the mansion.

“I’m here.” Umma’s voice was heard from the living room, causing the both of us to head there.

“You guys are back, so how’s Yunho? Is he feeling better?” Umma asked, after we both took a seat beside her.

“He’s feeling much better now.” I said, grinning at her like usual.

“It’s good to hear that. Now, come & give me a hug. I missed you.” She said, opening her arm wide, waiting for me.

I just smiled before getting up & hugging her.

“Great, now you have Joongie, you don’t miss me.” Minnie exclaimed, jealously while pouting.

“Now, see who’s jealous of his own future ‘wife’.” She teased before pinching his cheek, causing me to chuckle.

“So, Umma, I heard that Changmin is not feeling well.” I spoke, after getting seated back.

“Ah… yes… He’s in his room if you want to see him.” She informed.

“I’m going too~” Minnie exclaimed.

“Aish... you have to stay here for a while, I need your help. You can’t even let go of him for a while. Lovebirds” She commented causing Minnie to pout again & this time Umma pinch his nose.

“I’m going upstairs now, see you later.” I said, chuckling at Minnie’s sulky expression before climbing up the stairs.

As soon as I was about to knock Changmin’s door, I heard his voice, which caused me to inch closer to the door.

“I LOVE you & I really DO NEED you until to the extent that I don’t care if you don’t love me but as long you’re around me & visible to my eyes, I’m content enough.” Changmin’s voice was full of sincerity.

*Who is he confessing too?*

“Don’t be. I’m touched by it...” Sooyoung’s voice was heard after a slight pause.

*He loves Sooyoung. My best friend*

Their next words were blocked out; the thoughts keep repeating & haunting me as I walked
thoughtlessly without realizing towards my own room.

“Joongie, what are you doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be at hyung’s room?” Minnie asked as he approached me.

Not wanting to burden him with anymore of my feelings, I quickly replied while making a neutral expression.

“I decided to wait for you here. I’m sure it’s gonna be awkward so I decided to wait.” I quickly reasoned which cause him to nod in understanding.

“Alright, let’s go.” He said before I grabbed hold of his hand for some courage & support.

“Come in, it’s not locked.” His voice was heard after a few knocks.

“Oh… Noona, you’re here too!!” Minnie exclaimed in surprise after the door swing open.

“Hey guys. Jae, I missed you~” Sooyoung said before jumping on me for a hug which I awkwardly returned.

“So hyung, are you feeling much better? Omma informed us, you’re not feeling well.” Minnie asked on my behalf after I gave a signal.

“Much better, I guess having someone to talk to, isn’t bad after all.” He said happily before giving Sooyoung a knowing look.

“True, I guess the 2 of us bonded when you guys weren’t around.”Sooyoung commented, supporting his answer.

“That’s good to hear.” I said quickly before turning, facing Minnie.

“Minnie, I don’t feel good. Can you accompany me? I want to rest.”I said, giving him my best puppy eyes.

“We’re going first. The 2 of you have a great time.” Minnie said giving a smile before the both of us exit the room.

*Changmin ah, I wish you & Sooyoung happiness. From now on, I don’t exist in your life anymore. You will just know me as a brother-in-law, nothing more or less. It’s best if we avoid each other now because I need to heal my shattered heart before facing you as your dongsaeng‘s ‘wife’ for the rest of my life.*

(Changmin’s Pov)

Since, their return yesterday, Jaejoong has been avoiding me & always sticking by Min side when I’m around. Giving me absolutely NO chance of confessing my feelings, at all! Tomorrow will be the day that changes both of our life.

*Maybe it’s fated that my feelings will forever remain unknown. I guess I’ll just have to love him from far. Jaejoong ah, I wish you happiness tomorrow.*

(Wedding day)

The church was flooded with guests & people from the media; after all, the families were well known in the business industry.
The wedding decoration were simple, with white ribbons & lilies but nonetheless a grand one.

(Changmin’s Pov)

“MinMin, you & Sooyoung are first in line before the boys.” Omma informed before I slowly headed for the alter, waiting for my bride while eyes were all on me.
Soon, Sooyoung beautifully appeared in the wedding gown of her choice with her Appa by her side.

“We’re gathered here today to witness the beautiful love of these two people...” The priest started, after the both of us were facing him.

“…Do you Shim Changmin take Choi Sooyoung as your lawful wedded wife?” The priest asked.

I wanted to say ‘I do’ but the words were stuck in my throat.
*Come on, Changmin… you’ve practiced this in front of the mirror over a hundred times. Say it...Why can’t say it? Why does it feel so wrong?*

“Changmin” Sooyoung’s voice pulls me out of my hazy mind.

“Go, find your love.” She whispered before walking away but I manage to stop her.

“What are you saying?” I asked in confusion while all eyes are on us.

“There, look over there.” She said pointing at the door that was used as her entrance a few minutes ago, before walking away.

I just stared at door & soon it opened to reveal the most beautiful man on earth, Kim Jaejoong.

(Jaejoong’s Pov)

“Minnie, where’re we going? It’s not our turn yet, right?” I asked as he was leading me towards the door.

“Trust me, hyung.” Was only thing he said before opening the door, revealing a charming, but stunned Changmin at the altar.

Soon, he led me towards Changmin, just like how the Appa’s would walk their daughters down the aisle.

“Be happy, hyung.” He said before walking away, leaving me beside the stunned Changmin.

“What is going on?” I asked Changmin but there was no reply, he was just staring at me.

“Is this a joke or something? Because it’s not funny” I said before walking away.

“Wait, Jaejoong.” I heard him speak, before he grabbed on to my arms.

“What?” I asked softly, not turning to facing him.

“I’m…” he started, but paused his words.

I was about to open my mouth when Minnie decided to cut me.

“If you guys are gonna take some time to decide, can I get married first?” He asked before quickly leading Sooyoung towards the altar which surprised the both of us even more.

“Sooyoung & Minho?” the both of us said in nuisances.

The both of them made their vows & sealed their love with a kiss in front of us.

“Hyungs, it’s you guys turn.” Minnie approached us after their moment was over.

Understanding the situation better, Changmin held out his hand & I took it before the both of us headed for alter.

“Do you Shim Changmin take Kim Jaejoong as your lawful wedded husband?” the priest asked.

“Yes, I do.” He said while looking at me which caused me to slightly blush.

“Do you Kim Jaejoong take Shim Changmin as your lawful wedded husband?” the priest asked, others was anticipating my answer.

“I do.” I answered while blushing even more when I heard the crowds behind cheer in happiness.

“You may now kiss the groom.” The priest said before smiling at us.

I blushed hard when he was staring right into my eyes; soon his lips were on mine. It felt like heaven, so sweet & gentle.

“I love you, without you I don’t exist.” He whispered into my ears after our first official kiss.

(Changmin’s Pov)

I was clueless, shocked, stunned or any emotions you can name, but then I saw what was actually going on. My family wanted me to understand what true love is & with that, they did this. It may seems mean causing our feeling to be hurt during the process, but they made me understand one thing. Don’t start regretting when you lose it when you didn’t even treasure it from the start.

Many people are like that, including me, but luckily I have Jaejoong & my family that are always waiting for me.

I turned to look at my now lawful wedded husband, the smile on his face was pure happiness. I know my true love is right beside me.

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