Mike and Mirae were surprised to see their Jisoo at their house at 10 pm.

 

“Daughter.. what is.. going on?” asked Mirae as she let her inside confusedly.

 

She usually calls beforehand if she comes late at night.

 

Jisoo smiled.

 

“I just.. wanted to sleep here tonight..” she replied.

 

She went home first to take a shower and change clothes before deciding to sleep at their place..

 

“Did you have dinner already?” asked Mike looking at her. “Are you hungry? Do you want me to cook for you?”

 

Jisoo shook her head.

 

“I’m not hungry..” she said sighing. “I just.. didn’t want to be alone tonight..”

 

Mike and Mirae looked at each other in silence.

 

“Can I sleep in the guest room?” asked Jisoo faking a smile. “My things are also there, right?”

 

Mirae nodded as she lead her to the room.

 

“Make sure to rest well..” she said opening the door.

 

Jisoo looked at the two of them.

 

“Goodnight.. mom.. dad..” 

 

And then she locked the door.

 

Mirae went back to her husband.

 

“Our daughter looks sad.. I wonder what happened..” she said looking worried.

 

Mike nodded.

 

“I guess it has something to do with Taehyung.. I saw them at her shop this afternoon and Jisoo was looking at him with sad eyes..”

 

Mirae sighed.

 

“But I also see her looking at RM with sad eyes sometimes..” she said wondering to herself. 

 

Meanwhile, Jisoo sat on the floor beside the bed as she looked at Jhope’s photo on the side table.

 

“You look happy.. I’m jealous..” she whispered to herself. “You must be doing well without me.. or maybe.. you are laughing at me because I can’t even love properly..”

 

She pulled her knees to her chest and hugged them.

 

“I.. usually try to be optimistic.. you know that.. but I can’t help but pity myself these days..” she continued.

 

Then her eyes went to the corner of the room.

 

Her beloved bike was there..

 

“I haven’t seen Turtle Rabbit in a long time.. you also seem comfortable there..” she said smiling a little before bursting into tears.

 

She must be getting crazy..

She keeps on talking to herself like a mad woman..

She has a lot of things to tell other people but why doesn’t she have anyone whom she could talk to?

 

No.. she has a lot of people around her.. there are lots of them who love her but she keeps on hurting them by pushing them away..

 

“I.. am really tired of hurting..” she spoke softly as she beat her chest. “I just.. want to be happy at once..”

 

 

 

———————-

 

 

Lisa and Jungkook met at a club that night..

 

Lisa was in deep thoughts as she stared at her drink..

She didn’t know it would be possible to continue loving the same person despite not seeing him for five years..

 

How could Taehyung oppa and Jisoo still be in love after being separated for a long time?

Is it because they have missed each other so much that their love just became stronger?

 

And poor RM oppa who is now in between those two..

 

She was still thinking to herself when Jungkook surprised her making her scream a little.

 

“I will really kill you one day!” said Lisa hitting him on his back. “Are you crazy? People are looking at me like a weird person!”

 

Jungkook chuckled.

 

“It’s because you have been spacing out for a long time.. it was weirder looking at you like that..”

 

“Then you shouldn’t have looked at me..” said Lisa pouting. “There’s a lot of people around anyway..”

 

Jungkook smiled.

 

“I have you before me so why would I look anywhere else?” he said whispering to himself.

 

Lisa looked at her watch.

 

“We should leave in a few.. I need to  wake up early tomorrow morning..” she said drinking from her glass.

 

Jungkook’s brows furrowed.

 

“Where are you going? Who are you meeting?”

 

Lisa sighed.

 

“My parents set me up on a blind date with the son of the K Company..” she replied.

 

Jungkook stood from his seat startling her.

 

“WHAT?” he asked in a loud voice.

 

Lisa looked around them and noticed everyone was looking at them.

 

“What are you doing? Sit down!” she said pulling him down. “Why are you being so crazy tonight? It’s not like I said I’m going to get married tomorrow and-..”

 

“But a blind date set up by your parents might lead to a potential marriage..” said Jungkook still shocked. 

 

Lisa leaned her back against the seat.

 

“I know.. but that will not happen soon..” she replied.

 

“Then are you saying it will really happen not soon but in the future?” asked Jungkook baffled. 

 

Lisa nodded.

 

“I should also get married, shouldn’t I?” she said shrugging her shoulders.

 

Jungkook let out a sigh.

 

“What about me?”

 

Lisa’s brows narrowed.

 

“You should get married too..”

 

Jungkook sat beside her.

 

“You..” he said pointing at her. “You cannot get married before me..”

 

Lisa flicked him on his forehead.

 

“Who are you to prevent me from marrying?” she asked annoyed. “I need another drink.. you keep making me mad..”

 

She called the waiter to get a few more drinks and Jungkook did the same.

 

“Let’s see who’ll get drunk first..” said Jungkook smirking. “The loser will have to listen to the winner.. okay?”

 

Lisa smiled onesidedly.

 

“Whatever.. I won’t lose anyway..”

 

 

———————-

 

 

It was Saturday morning and Jisoo has just opened the shop..

 

She looked around the kitchen and was reminded of what happened with her and Taehyung last night..

 

That kiss.. made her emotional by sending her back to the past when they were still dating..

 

Did she kiss him passionately because she thought he was still her boyfriend?

Or was she using that excuse so she could kiss him?

 

She looked at the clock and noticed it was already past 10 am..

 

Taehyung is late today..

Did he go home safely last night? Did he forget he has a part time today?

Why isn’t he here yet?

 

She went out of the kitchen and saw a man standing before the cashier..

 

It must be a customer.. a young customer..

He honestly looks like a student..

Did she make him wait for long?

 

“How may I help you?” she asked smiling.

 

The young man handed her a paper.

 

She opened it and realized it was the notice she had posted at the university about a month ago when she was looking for a part timer..

 

“Professor Kim from the university told me you were looking for a part-timer on Saturday and Sunday..” the  young man said. “My name is Mashiho.. pleased to meet you..”

 

Jisoo had to let that sink in for a few seconds.

 

“Professor Kim told me you are an old friend of his..” Mashiho continued. “I’m willing to learn a lot from you..”

 

Jisoo was only able to smile.

An old friend.. of Professor Kim..

A friend.. being called one.. does it usually hurt like this?

 

“Mashiho.. nice to meet you..” she said softly. “Could you wait here for a moment while I get something?”

 

She hurriedly went to the kitchen and let the tears she has been holding to fall..

 

It seems like.. Taehyung will never come back.. 

She successfully pushed him out of her life for the second time..

 

She must be feeling great.. she must be happy..

But her heart feels like being ripped into pieces..

 

She must be the most foolish woman in the entire world by sending away the only man she loves in her life..

 

 

———————-

 

 

The day after..

 

Jisoo went to the cemetery with Mirae and Mike as it was the day they were transfering Jhope’s ashes next to her parents.

 

RM was also there. 

It was him who helped Jisoo to get all the papers needed and was with her through all the process.

 

“Thank you.. RM oppa..” said Jisoo unable to look at him. “You even came today and drove us here.. I’m really thankful..”

 

RM smiled.

 

“This is nothing..” he said looking at her. “I promised I’d come today, didn’t I?”

 

Jisoo smiled shyly.

 

There was a moment of silence before RM spoke again.

 

He looked around them and realized Jhope’s parents were quite far from them.

 

“Jisoo.. you look like you have been crying a lot lately..” he said worried seeing her swollen and red eyes. “Are you.. getting enough sleep and rest?”