Chapter 7 - Within Your Reach And Stay
Save The Last Smile For MeSeungri walked across the streets , with only one purpose in his mind .
He constantly went inside the stores and get back outside with empty hands .
As much as he was afraid of people , he has to overcome his fear to stay with Jiyong .
Its what made his heart full of fighting spirit .
Keep calm , Seungri . You have to be strong . This is the right time you make what's right from before .
If you dont change yourself , who will help you ?
No one can do it except yourself , so , here we are , looking for a job is a stepping stone for me to be someone useful in both society and Jiyong .
Yeah .. Let go of my past , since Im now starting my new life here .
Seungri rest his both hands against his chest , with his eyes closed .
"God .. if you hear my pray .. please make me strong enough to overcome your tests for me ... I wish I will never give up , and I will fight all that tried to drag me down . I entrust my wish to you , God .. Help me ..".
Seungri was about to continue his expedition when something suddenly covered his sight .
Seungri was a bit suprised from the impact , and he quickly get the brown leaf from his face .
A brown maple leaf .
"Oh , something's written on it".
Seungri read it with his vision and mind , before he react .
"A butler in a ... a ...". He cant read the last word as the ink seems to be blurry .
Oh yeah , its now raining ...
Seungri began to realise now that he's drenching with raindrops , and he still stand in the rain .
Hmm ... Maybe because Ive been with rain so much in the past , I dont realise when it started to rain ....
Seungri turned back to the leaf , where the ink were all almost gone due to the rain .
"This is still new . It must not be far from here".
Seungri continue to walk without even care about the rain .
***
Seungri arrived at a house , which has full of maple trees around it .
"It must be from these maple trees . Its only here in this distrinct , I think".
Seungri then looked at the house , and he felt a bit nauseating .
He suddenly remembering his past .
Urghh ! My head hurts !
Fight , Seungri ! Dont let her come back !
The pain get bigger and bigger , Seungri was on his knees , withstanding the hurtful head .
Not long after , he found himself already lying on the road , unable to move or to stand up .
He's too painful to even open his eyes , staying conscious .
"Ji...Jiyong ... Jiyong ...".
And then , he's closing his eyes , giving up to wake anymore .
***
Jiyong arrived at his condo , while humming .
Omg Im so nervous ! What would he do for me tonight ? Omg my heart really will explode any moment soon !
* Jiyong .... Let me kiss you , until you can never forget me ... Until Im the only one you will be crazy for .. *
Jiyong covered his face with his hands , felt embarassing due to his romantic thoughts about tonight .
I have to calm down . Maybe he just wanna talk to me like usual , or telling me his whereabouts ?
Yeah ... I still dont know who Seungri was .
Well , I can only wait for him to open up to me with his willing . I will never ever force him .
Let he come to me when he's ready ...
"Riri . Im home".
No one answer .
Oh yeah , Seungri did ask my permission to go out earlier . He's looking for a job .
I dont want him to work but because he insisted , I let him do it . After all , sit at home doing nothing is so boring as , believe me .
And maybe , its good for Seungri's development in terms of society .
I hope he's doing okay and get the job he interested .
"Oh well ... I better prepared dinner . Tonight's going to be a special night , I suppose".
***
Seungri's eyes slowly opened . His soul gradually came back to his body after the blackout .
"Oh you're awake . Thank god , child".
Someone was gripping Seungri's hand beside him , and she seems happy .
Seungri finally grasp his situation now , and he slowly sit up , just to be realised that he was in a big bed , and also a big room .
"Can I know where I am now ?".
Seungri gently asked the old woman beside him full with his manner .
"You're in my house now . I found you lying in front of my house gate . I was panic since its raining so heavily outside . Im glad you're okay now , child ".
The woman seems so nice and kind .
Seungri smiled , and said that he was so grateful to meet such a kind people .
"Dont worry about it . Hospitality always comes firsts among human . What are you doing here , child ? Not many people went here since my house is quite far from the city".
Seungri then checked his pocket , and brought out the maple leaf .
"Oh . You found this ?".
Seungri nodded . "Its flying towards me , thats why it is here with me".
The old woman suddenly stood up , and asked Seungri to wait , before she went outside .
After a few moment , she came back with a letter .
"Here , if you interested to be a butler for my daughter , then do tell me".
Seungri nodded , and read the letter .
"Dont worry , Im only need you to be one during days . Since she will have a maid with her during night . You just have to take care of her needs ".
Seungri nodded , understand the tasks .
Since he had experience in this field , he thought he could give this opportunity a go .
"I will try my best , Mrs ...".
"Lee ... Mrs Lee would be fine ...".
***
Seungri rushed to Jiyong's condo after accepting his new job , and he cant wait to tell it to Jiyong .
He enter the house , only to see the sleepy Jiyong at the dining table , that is filled with dishes .
Seungri felt guilty . He was sad seeing Jiyong waiting for him . Yeah , its late already.
No .. what Ive done ...
He carefully went to Jiyong to wake him up , but the older didnt even budge .
Seungri chuckled . Im glad he sleep so soundly .
He lifted the older to Jiyong's bedroom .
After getting Jiyong under the blanket , he then lie beside Jiyong , while facing him .
Seungri also took this opportunity to Jiyong's face .
"I will do this for you . Only you . You are the only reason why Im still breathing until now , Jiyong . You're my life savior . Nothing can ever change how I feel for you.. Dont you worry and please let me stay with you . I'll protect you with all my life . I promise".
Seungri then kiss the older before he retreat back from the bedroom and let Jiyong sleep .
Seungri cant help but bumped his forehead softly against the room door , before sighing hard.
Why I feel uneasy ? Why I feel bad ? I feel like I'll be tested for a great pain soon .
Yeah . I can feel it ,
when I look at Mrs. Lee's house earlier .
I feel like ,
I shouldnt accept the job offer .
However , my inner voice ask me to accept her .
Because if I wanted to be with Jiyong ,
I first , must fight those fear I had in my life before ...
- TBC
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