2019

 

After failing in countless relationships, Mr and Mrs Park had decided to arrange a marriage for their son, Chanyeol

 

Although he was still longing for his current ex-girlfriend, Rose, Chanyeol had no other choice but to say yes to his parents

 

Chanyeol walked into 20Space Cafe. He was looking for a figure. Then he saw a girl was sitting at one corner, her back was facing him

 

Chanyeol paced towards her

 

Bang!

 

He tapped the table

 

Chanyeol-I knew it would be you Bomi!

 

Bomi jumped in startle. She looked around in confusion

 

Bomi-Ya! You! What are you.. No way!

 

Chanyeol sat across Bomi and sighed. Bomi sighed too

 

Chanyeol-When my mom said 'a daughter to her close friend' I knew it right away. Ugh!

 

Chanyeol rolled his eyes to the back. He grabbed Bomi's glass and sipped her iced-lemon tea casually

 

Bomi and Chanyeol were best friend since they were a small child. So they were so, so close

 

Even being separated for more then 5 years now because Chanyeol was working in States, they were not awkward around each other

 

Bomi-I expected someone better
Chanyeol-Like who?
Bomi-*shrugged* Jung Ilhoon
Chanyeol-Tch!

 

Bomi took back her glass from Chanyeol, sipping the same iced-lemon tea

 

Chanyeol-So you agree with this arranged marriage?
Bomi-You know my parents. They won't stop using this against me
Chanyeol-You're right. They don't accept your NO
Bomi-Bingo

 

Chanyeol tapped his fingers on the table

 

Chanyeol-Okay! I will also take this marriage. But let's make a contract shall we?
Bomi-What contract?

 

Chanyeol-Let's get married only for one year
Bomi-Is that possible?

 

Chanyeol-It is. Look, we are bestfriends
Bomi-Were

 

Bomi rolled her eyes to the back. Oh please, Chanyeol never contacted her after he moved to New York

 

Chanyeol-What ever. I will still say we are bestfriends. And it's impossible for bestfriends to fall in love with each other. We will use that as an excuse

 

Chanyeol snapped his fingers and raised his brows twice

 

Bomi-Not bad. But what if one of us fall for the other one
Chanyeol-Take your own risk girl

 

Bomi-Oho Park Chanyeol. I am asking on behalf of you. It seems like you are the one who will fall for me

 

Chanyeol-Me?! Hah! Ridiculous. Hah! Ugh I'm so mad. How dare you think I will.. Ugh no way

 

Chanyeol waved his hand in the air. Bomi chuckled at his behaviour

 

Chanyeol-And one more thing. After we got married, let's move to live in New York
Bomi-New York?! Why?
Chanyeol-I'm living in New York right now

 

Bomi-I can't stay away from my parents. They won't allow me
Chanyeol-Are you sure?
Bomi-Very sure?
Chanyeol-I will convince them

 

Bomi raised a brow. What was in this guy's mind. What was he planning actually? He sounded sinly fishy

 

Bomi-Fine do what ever you like. I have nothing to lose

 

Bomi her drink but the glass was already empty

 

Bomi-Aish damn it

 

She glared at Chanyeol deadly. He laughed before calling for the waiter and ordered another drinks for him and Bomi

 

2020

Camden, New York

Bomi woke up to the smell of delicious food. She went out to the kitchen and saw Chanyeol was cooking dinner

Bomi-That smells nice

Chanyeol looked at Bomi slightly and smiled, showing off his dimples

Chanyeol-Pass me the ketchup

Bomi handed the ketchup to Chanyeol. She went to stand beside him

Chanyeol-Try this

He fed Bomi a spoonful of risotto. Bomi nodded her head and made a thumb up sign, amazed by the taste

Chanyeol served the food on the table. They sat across each other and ate their food

Chanyeol-Tomorrow you will cook lunch and dinner
Bomi-Fine! But I need enough groceries
Chanyeol-Let's go buy them later
Bomi-Okay

They sat at the counter and ate their food. They talked about random things and giggled to funny stories

Bomi-Chanyeol, come here

Bomi tore the tissue from the roll and pulled Chanyeol by his arm. He was flustered when Bomi tilted her head and leant closer to him

Bomi wiped off the sauce on Chanyeol's cheek

Bomi-Aigoo, you are eating like a 6 year old

Chanyeol chuckled. Bomi continued finishing her meal while Chanyeol was busy watching her silently

He just noticed he admired Bomi's side profile. Like... A lot

They finished their food and left to buy groceries at the nearby store

Chanyeol pushed the trolley and strolled behind Bomi. He was looking at every single thing she did

She touched the tomatoes. She picked the oranges. She smelt the kimchi. She washed her hands after touching wet food

Chanyeol-I'm going to let go of the best house wife eh?
Bomi-Tch! Lol at you. What do you want to eat tomorrow?

Chanyeol-Korean food please!
Bomi-Hmm, okay. Kimchi stew and bibimbap for lunch. Japchae for dinner
Chanyeol-Yummy

After shopping, they didn't go straight home. They went to a convenience store, bought cans of beer and settled up at the central park

Chanyeol-Ahh! It tastes good

Chanyeol hissed after he sipped his liquor. He swang his long legs back and forth. They were sitting on the high wall facing the lake in the middle of the park

Chanyeol-Bomi ya?
Bomi-Hmm?
Chanyeol-I made up with Rose
Bomi-Ohok!

Bomi choked on her drinks. Chanyeol her back gently, chuckling

Chanyeol-What with the reaction?
Bomi-Nothing. I was drinking too fast *lied* So what happened?
Chanyeol-Hmm... Okay
Bomi-Rr..really?

Chanyeol-*nodded* She doesn't know we are married. And I hope she won't know. There is only a week until we turn one year old
Bomi-Yes, she shouldn't know

They remained silent for a while

Bomi-So.. You will be serious right away with her?
Chanyeol-Yup
Bomi-That is.. Good for both of you

Bomi drank her beer nervously

Since they moved to New York, Chanyeol had told Bomi the truth about him and Rose because he didn't want Bomi to put a hope on him

He was scared he might hurt his bestfriend

Chanyeol-Help me please
Bomi-Help you with what?
Chanyeol-To propose to Rose

She? Help Chanyeol to propose to Rose? Why? Why must she help her husband winning another girl's heart?

Chanyeol-Why? You don't want to do it?
Bomi-Huh? No, I don't say anything yet
Chanyeol-You don't look happy with the idea. Are you jealous?
Bomi-Tch! Are you nuts?

Of course I am! You are my husband Park Chanyeol

Chanyeol-If you liked me, just tell me directly Bomi ya. Do it now or regret it later
Bomi-Tch! You are drunk

Bomi pushed Chanyeol's face playfully. He was dragged to the side and he bounced back towards Bomi, putting his head on Bomi's shoulder

Bomi-Mwoya?! Your head is heavy

Bomi tried to push his head away but Chanyeol made himself firm, unmoved. Bomi sighed and just let him be

Chanyeol-What a shame

Chanyeol whispered before he suddenly kissed Bomi's cheek. She was flustered

Bomi-Chany..

Bomi turned to Chanyeol and his lips brushed onto hers before she could say anything. He pulled back and grinned like an idiot

Chanyeol-I've wanted to do that for a long time. I always wonder how you taste like. Heee

Bomi blushed hardly. She hated Chanyeol for being such an here. But she hated the fact that she was fluttering more

Bomi-You are drunk

Chanyeol hugged Bomi's waist and snuggled closer to her. They stayed like that for a while

Bomi had to drag Chanyeol back to their car. Thank God she was sober enough to drive them home or else they would have to sleep outside

Bomi-Aigoo, he is so heavy

Bomi threw Chanyeol into his bed. She put him under the comforter

Bomi glanced to his drawer and saw the calendar with red mark on it

The mark was on June 3, right after their wedding anniversary which was June 2

Chanyeol wrote 'Propose to Rose' on that date

Bomi-Tch, mwoya? You will propose her exactly after we divorce

She shrugged and left to her room

Bomi lied down and stared absent-mindedly at the ceiling. She turned off the lights and hugged her bolster, trying to sleep

Suddenly she heard someone opened the door to her room

Bomi-Chanyeol?
Chanyeol-Hmmm...

He mumbled like a little kid before climbing up into Bomi's bed. He pulled the comforter to cover him up as well and casually hugged Bomi under it

Bomi-What is wrong?
Chanyeol-There is thunder
Bomi-*chuckled* There is no thunder dummy
Chanyeol-Really?

Chanyeol jolted up a bit, looking out of the sliding door. Yeah, it was a calm night without rain nor thunder. He might be severely drunk

Chanyeol-What ever

He hugged Bomi's waist again and pulled her closer. He put his chin on Bomi's shoulder, sniffing her neck

Bomi-Stop it, it's ticklish
Chanyeol-You stop. You like it, don't you?

Bomi chuckled a bit. She caressed Chanyeol's flawless cheek. She was looking at him sadly

Chanyeol-Bomi ya. We only have one week to be like this

Chanyeol spoke, eyes closed

Bomi-Hmm, I'm aware of it too
Chanyeol-Tch, I can't believe we did it. We survived one year without anyone falling for each other
Bomi-Yy..yeah

Bomi stuttered. She was already sobbing. Chanyeol pulled away from her and frowned

Chanyeol-You cry? Why?! Who made my Bomi cry? Ouh I'm so mad right now. How dare that person hurt my Bomi

Chanyeol took Bomi into his arms and hugged her tightly. One of his hand was behind her neck, and another one was around her waist

Chanyeol-It's okay Bomi ya. Everything will be alright. For you, for me. I will protect you
Bomi-How will you protect me after this?

Chanyeol-I am still your bestfriend even after this. Mwoya, you want to break our friendship too?
Bomi-No. Of course not

Chanyeol's hand trailed up from her waist to her upper back

Chanyeol-Good night
Bomi-Night

Morning

Chanyeol was preparing the pancakes for breakfast when he felt hands around his waist

Chanyeol-I'm cooking maam
Bomi-I know. Keep cooking, I won't disturb you
Chanyeol-You are literally hugging me

Bomi didn't move and keep hugging Chanyeol. He turned off the heat and turned around facing Bomi

Chanyeol-Something happened?
Bomi-*nodded* I had a bad dream

Chanyeol-Really? What was it?
Bomi-Tch! *smirked* You fell in love with me

Chanyeol laughed slightly and kissed Bomi's forehead out of habit

Chanyeol-Mine is worse
Bomi-You dreamt too? About what?

Chanyeol-You. I lost you in my dream. I found myself in the midst of the field with a crashed plane. And you were one of the passenger

Bomi-That is scary
Chanyeol-I don't know how would I continue my life if that happened for real

Bomi and Chanyeol stared at each other before Bomi pulled his face to her and pecked his lips. Chanyeol was startled

Chanyeol-What did you do?!
Bomi-What? You kissed me just like that last night too

Bomi took the plate and flipped the pancake into it. She moved to the counter and Chanyeol followed

Bomi-I have bought the ticket back to Korea

Chanyeol stopped what ever he was doing and looked up to Bomi. He felt lump raised in his throat

How could she say that so simply?

Chanyeol-Oh yeah? Wh..when?
Bomi-June 1
Chanyeol-June 1?! But our anniversary is June 2
Bomi-2nd June flight is full so I had to buy an earlier ticket

Chanyeol-You could buy on 3rd. Or 4th or.. Or just don't buy..
Bomi-You will hold a special dinner for Rose. I don't want to step into your moment

Chanyeol-You know?
Bomi-I saw it on your calendar. June 3 right?

Chanyeol bit down at his lower lip frustratedly

Bomi-My flight will take off at 2350. There is no much difference than leaving on June 2

Chanyeol sighed deeply before he nodded his head

Bomi-Why are you sighing?

Chanyeol-I am just thinking that in 4 days I won't be seeing you in this house again. No more your cook, your voice, your giggles, your jokes. No more sneaking in your bed at night screaming there was lightning when the weather was perfectly fine. It will be sooooo empty

Bomi-Please don't make it sad
Chanyeol-Can I hug you?

Bomi wiped off her own tears and nodded her head

Chanyeol walked over to Bomi. She turned her chair around and hugged Chanyeol tightly

He kissed the top of Bomi's head dearly and rested his cheek on her head

Chanyeol-How did we come out with this ridiculous contract thing?
Bomi-It was you remember?
Chanyeol-Hmmm, it was me. I'm sorry

Chanyeol whispered, crying silently

                                         ***

 

Chanyeol stared at his puffy reflection in the mirror. He wore his watch and left his room

Bomi also came out of her room, already with her luggage

Chanyeol-Where are you going?
Bomi-Queens
Chanyeol-You are leaving now? It's only morning. I still need to go to work
Bomi-It's okay Chanyeol, you don't have to send me
Chanyeol-What?

Bomi-I will leave without you. That will be easier
Chanyeol-Are you serious?
Bomi-I'm afraid I can't leave if you came with me
Chanyeol-Then stay

 

Chanyeol held Bomi's hand. She heaved and released her hand from Chanyeol's grip

 

Bomi-Let me leave in peace okay?

 

She reached out her hand to Chanyeol and caressed his cheek

 

Then she snuck her hand into her bag and took out an A3 envelope

 

Bomi-This is the divorce form. I've put my signature down

 

Chanyeol took the form with a shaking hand

 

Bomi held both of Chanyeol's arms. He looked down to the floor, trying to not cry. How was it possible for Bomi to not cry right now?

 

Bomi-Can I ask you one thing?
Chanyeol-Sure
Bomi-Let me keep our wedding ring. Can I?

 

Chanyeol nodded. He couldn't talk

 

Bomi-Take care

 

Chanyeol nodded again. He failed to hold his tears this time that he cried in front of Bomi

 

Chanyeol-Bye

 

This was where Bomi's feeling sank in. She tip-toed and kissed Chanyeol's cheek. Then she loosened her grip around Chanyeol's wrists

Bomi turned around and walked away, catching up with her flight

Chanyeol watched her go helplessly. There was nothing he could do. Or perhaps, he couldn't do

Chanyeol stood in awe at the middle of the living room. He was waiting for Bomi to open the door again and yelled

"Suprise stupid! Do you think I'm leaving already? I won't leave, I won't let you be with Rose. I will stay here and you too will not go anywhere"

Chanyeol-Bomi?

He opened the door but there was no one outside. Chanyeol removed his tears then he took his briefcase and left to work

Chanyeol waited for the padestrian traffic light to turn green

He watched the taxi and cabs slithering down the busy streets. But none of them would bring Bomi back to him

Chanyeol tried to distract himself with his work. Time moved quickly today

It was already midnight when Chanyeol reached home

Chanyeol-I'm home

Chanyeol opened the door to the empty house. There was no Bomi to welcome him home anymore

There was no Bomi to cook him delicious Korean food anymore

There was no Bomi to nag at him for not tidying up his room and left his dirty clothes at the laundry anymore

There was no Bomi to scream at him for stealing kisses from her anymore

There was no Bomi to..

To love anymore

There were only empty spaces, silent rooms and unfinished memories

He walked to his bedroom and slammed his body in his bed

He glanced at his watch. It was already 0113 morning. And it was June 2

Chanyeol-I guess you aren't in New York anymore today

Chanyeol hugged his pillow and buried his face in it

Chanyeol-Happy first anniversay

He let his tears streamed down his face. He missed Bomi already

Chanyeol seriously didn't want to miss her like this. He didn't want to need her this way. But he already did

Chanyeol-Argh!!!

He wailed as if he was in pain. It was his heart which was in so much pain at this moment

He wanted Bomi back. He wanted her to come back and be here with him. He never wanted her to leave

This was falling in love in the cruelest way. This was falling for her and she was worlds away from him

He was in New York while Bomi was somewhere in the sky. He was broken down into pieces

And it was not fair that Bomi wasn't around

Ring! Ring!

Chanyeol's phone rang. It was a call from his mom. Why in the middle of the night?

Chanyeol removed his tears and cleared his throat before picking up

Chanyeol-Hello mom?

"Oh my God Chanyeol! Oh my God! *sobbing"

Chanyeol-Mom, what's wrong?

"I thought.. Oh my God. I thought something bad happened to you"

Chanyeol-What could happen?

"I heard from Bomi's parents she is coming back to Korea. And just now there was a news about a plane from New York to Korea crashed. I thought you were in that flight with Bomi. Oh my God, thank goodness you are well. Chanyeol, are you there? Hello?"

Chanyeol's hands were shaking in terror that he dropped his phone to the floor

He blinked in disbelief. He shook his head vigorously. Was he dreaming? What did he hear just now?

A plane from New York to Korea crashed?

Chanyeol ran to his room and switched on his laptop. He immediately browsed to the Daily Mail website

He typed 'Plane Crash'

The latest article was posted 30 minutes ago. Chanyeol swallowed the lump in his throat

Tears already wet his eyes. He clicked

"Boeing Plane which carried 225 passengers crashed"

'KOREAN Airs Boeing Plane crashed and all 225 passengers including crew were killed. The plane left JFK International Airport, Queens, New York at 2350 local time and disconnected from the radar after one hour in the sky'

Chanyeol-2350. No no no. No way. No!!!

He pushed everything on the table and they scattered to the floor. Chanyeol fell to the cold plywood, wailing

He couldn't digest it just yet. Impossible. He couldn't lose Bomi just like that

Chanyeol-No!!! Bomi!!!

Chanyeol screamed. He threw his face in his palms and screamed more. He shut his eyes tight, kissing the wedding ring on his finger

He picked himself up and went to get his phone back. He dialled for Bomi's number

Even though he knew she wouldn't pick up, he still tried. Because deep down he was hoping and praying she would

Chanyeol-Pick up your phone Bomi. Please! Don't do this to me. No... You cannot do this. Ugh!

He wiped his tears roughly

Chanyeol-Why don't you pick up! !

Chanyeol went to get his coat. At the same time, he called one of his friend who worked at the immigration

Chanyeol-Hello Mark? This is Chanyeol. I need your help. My wife..

He swallowed. Yes, his wife. Bomi was his wife, she is and she will always be

Chanyeol-She took a flight from Queens to Seoul. Could you please check which flight she took? I just need to confirm about the.. Yes, thanks

Chanyeol walked to the door and opened it. He was taken abacked when he saw Bomi standing in front of the door

She was about to enter the passcode

Bomi-Oh, Chanyeol ahh

Ring! Ring!

Chanyeol-Hello?

"Your wife booked for the same plane that crashed earlier. But she didn't get in"

Chanyeol ended the call right away. He looked at Bomi coldly

Bomi-Is that Rose? Are you going to see her? I'm sorry, I forgot my passport. I'm so silly right? I'll get it now

Bomi stepped into the house but Chanyeol pulled and turned her around roughly. She was startled

Chanyeol-Are you crazy?
Bomi-What?

Chanyeol-Why didn't you pick up my calls?! You are alive but why did you ignore my calls?! Are you nuts?! Is it fun playing with my feeling?! Is it so fun Yoon Bomi?!

Bomi-What are you talking about? Why are you raising your voice at me and called me names!? Are you insane Park Chanyeol?!

Chanyeol-I thought you are dead!

Chanyeol held both of Bomi's arms and shook her roughly

Bomi-What?
Chanyeol-I thought you were in that plane! I thought you crashed with that plane! I thought my nightmare became true! I thought! I thought I lost you, for sake! Argh!

Chanyeol screamed madly with tears running down his cheeks. He dropped onto his knees to the floor, cupping his face

Bomi also knelt to the floor and hugged Chanyeol

Bomi-I'm sorry *sobbed* I didn't know about the plane crash. I didn't get in because I left my passport

Chanyeol pulled Bomi into his embrace. He hugged her tighter than ever. He kissed Bomi many times

Chanyeol-It's okay. Just leave your passport. Never bring it with you ever again. Just burn the blue book. Don't go anywhere. Be here. Okay?

Bomi-Chanyeol...

Chanyeol-No! I cannot let you go again. I cannot miss you again. I cannot lose you. Just be here with me. Please.. Please. I love you Bomi. I love you so much. Oh my God, I love you Yoon Bomi

Bomi-What are you saying?
Chanyeol-I love you Bomi
Bomi-Really?
Chanyeol-I love you. I love you so much. Please don't go anywhere again

Bomi could finally breathe. Chanyeol loves her? Too? Really?

Bomi-I love you too bestfriend. Oh my God, I fell for my own risk. I fell in love with you. But seems like it wasn't me alone

Chanyeol-No, of course not. Hiks! *sobbed* Of course not. I love you. I thought they took you from me. I thought you are really gone. I thought I could never tell you this

Bomi pulled away from Chanyeol. It was her first time to see Chanyeol cried this hard

He was hardly breathing. He sobbed like a little baby

His eyes were puffy, his cheeks expanded two times bigger and his lips were swollen

It told enough how much he had been crying. Because he thought he lost Bomi forever

Bomi-Don't cry. I'm back and I'm here
Chanyeol-Stay okay?
Bomi-*nodded* I will

Chanyeol hugged Bomi again. He wanted to make sure she was with him all the times

Chanyeol and Bomi lied on the bed, facing each other. Nobody closed their eyes because they were too scared that one of them would be gone when they opened their eyes tomorrow

Chanyeol-When you said you had a bad dream about me falling in love with you, I was so scared. Because I already in love with you that time. I was so scared my nightmare would come true as well

           When mom called me just now I and told about the plane crash I.. I totally lost my mind. I blamed myself for not stopping you and for not telling you to stay because I love you

Bomi cupped both of Chanyeol's cheeks and kissed his swollen lips

Bomi-Do you know why the plane crash didn't happen to me?
Chanyeol-Why?

Bomi-Because your dream is a nightmare and mine is not. I lied. The dream about you in love with me was not a bad dream. It was the sweetest dream I have ever had. I even wished to not wake up

Chanyeol-But now?
Bomi-But now I want to go to sleep and wake up quickly so I can hear you say you love me right to my face

Chanyeol-I love you
Bomi-I love you too. And happy first anniversary

Chanyeol kissed Bomi's forehead and pulled her into his hug. Bomi hugged him back and looked up at Chanyeol as he looked down at her too

Bomi-Chany...
Chanyeol-I threw the divorce form. I didn't sign it. You are still my wife. And you will be the only one to hold that title. Understand?

Bomi nodded grimly at her bestfriend who is now her husband and will forever be hers

Bomi circled her arms around Chanyeol's neck and pulled him down to kiss his lips passionately. Chanyeol also kissed her back the same way

Now that Bomi has
Come back...
She will
Be here

The End

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ChanMi chapter is inspired by lyrics from Come Back... Be Here by T.S from album RED