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Jaebin’s POV

I know this would come. After I decided to help him, I know I could no longer harden my heart from him. Standing up, I walked towards the door. He grabbed my arm, but I didn’t turn back. “Omma will tell you. Just wait a moment.” With that, I left the room, looking for Omma, asking her to help me through this crisis.

“Omma…” She was sitting in the kitchen, with a worried expression pinned on her face. Turning around to look at me, she stood up and gave me a hug. “My child, you’re a strong child. I know what to do just leave it to me.” She pats my back before heading up the stairs to the room which Jaejoong was in. I wonder how he would take the news. I wasn’t able to handle it when I first heard it. I wonder how he would go through this. Maybe after listening, he won’t even want to see me anymore.

End of Jaebin’s POV

Mrs. Park’s POV

I head up the stairs, knowing fully well what my mission was. I hope Jaejoong doesn’t take it too harshly, or worst, leave Jaebin. However, I’m very sure Jaejoong won’t leave Jaebin. He would just be shocked for a while. Jaejoong is a good guy, a good husband. I could tell. Donghae was yet another good man, but he had his reasons, so it wasn’t his fault.

Knocking on the door, I heard Jaejoong’s voice asking me to enter. Seeing him sitting upright on the bed, his pale face has a slight smile pinned on it. There it goes, there’s no going back now. Taking a seat on the chair next to the bed, I held his hand in mine. “Jaejoong-sshi…” I was about to start when he interrupted me. “Just call me Jaejoong.” He smiled, lacing another hand on top of mine. “Jaejoong-ah, I have something to tell you, but please let me finish before asking me anything. This may be shocking news to you, but I hope you can take it well.” Looking at Jaejoong’s hopeful face, he gave me a slight nod, before I continued. “Jaebin she…. She got an incurable disease.” I could feel Jaejoong’s hold loosen, the smile on his face dropped and there was horror in his eyes. He was quiet about this he didn’t say a word.

“Jaejoong, Jaebin broke up with you because of this. She didn’t want to make you suffer the hard way by losing her through death. She wanted you to remember her as the perfect girlfriend, the one who was always smiling. Not the one who can barely recognise you when she dies.” Looking at him sincerely, he tilted his head up to look at me. This time he spoke up, softly “What disease is it?” I hadn’t wanted to tell him, but since he asked, I’m obliged to. “She has the Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease. It is inherited from my side of the family. It is passed on through alternate generations. I didn’t think Jaebin would get it, not at such a young age.” I felt that I was to blame for this. It was because of me that she got it.

“Auntie, I’ll forever be by Jaebin’s side. No matter does she remember me or not, or she looks ugly, I’ll love her forever. To be honest, I wanted to propose to her to marry me. After knowing this, I must use time wisely, so we’ll have beautiful memories.” I was Glad Jaejoong took the matter quickly. However, I wasn’t sure if Jaebin would agree to this marriage, because she doesn’t want to burden Jaejoong. Standing up, I left the room to get Jaebin, allowing the both of them to have some time to talk things out. When I head back downstairs, I saw Jaebin sitting there with her hands clenched together. I know she’s nervous, because she didn’t know how Jaejoong was going to take the news. Upon seeing me, she stood up immediately. I gave her a nod, indicating it was alright before she head up the stairs slowly, not knowing what’s coming next.

End of Mrs. Park’s POV

Jaejoong’s POV

When Mrs. Park left, I couldn’t help but feel shocked. Jaebin left me because she didn’t want to hurt me, not because she doesn’t love me anymore? I was happy yet miserable at the same time. Knowing she still loves me, but along side with this piece of good news, there’s a bad news which is she’s down with an incurable disease. Was this a good thing to be happy about?

While I was amidst my thinking, the door opened. I know who it was, because only Jaebin had this bad habit. “Jae…” I heard her call out to me. I looked at her and pat the empty space beside me, motioning her to sit down. However, she didn’t move an inch. Getting off from the bed, I held her hand, leading her to sit down on the bed before I kneeled down on the floor. She was utterly surprised. From my jacket pocket, I pulled out a pale green square box. Opening it, it revealed a ring.

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“Jaebin ah, would you marry me?” I know this proposal was very uncreative, but this maybe my only chance to meet her ever again. I didn’t know if she was willing to meet me again, so I had to just give it my all.

End of Jaejoong’s POV

Jaebin’s POV

I was utterly surprised. After Omma told him everything, he was proposing to me? Doesn’t he know I was going to die soon, furthermore, in a few months time, I wouldn’t even remember who am I, don’t say him. Is he really prepared for all this, I don’t want to be his burden. After a year of hardship, I will just leave him all alone in this world.

“Jae…” I have nothing to say. I was happy, but I know I couldn’t do this. I cannot be so selfish to only think of myself. What about Jaejoong’s future, I have to consider that after I die, he’ll be alone. And judging from his character, he would rather live till old age alone than to remarry. He’s a very stubborn man. “I can’t. I’m sorry Jae, I can’t marry you.” The glint of hope in his eyes disappeared. “Jaebin-ah, if this is because of your illness, I can take it. I don’t care if you’ll forget me and turn ugly, you’ll always be the woman I love. If you’re thinking I would find another woman even if you don’t marry me, you’re wrong. I’ll rather stay single. Meeting you is the best thing that has ever happened to my life. I hope we can make more beautiful memories. Jaebin-ah, please give me this chance to led you the way for the last time. “

I was touched. He didn’t care about my illness. He didn’t care about anything. The only thing he cared for was the love between us. He was willing to be with me, knowing my illness was something that can never be taken away from me. “Jae… I’ll really have to think about this. Give me some time.” I said. He stood up from his kneeling position. “I know you need time. I’ll give you a week’s time. At 4pm next Friday, meet me at my studio. I’ll be waiting for you.” With that, he left.

I followed him with a distance between us to the door. Before I closed the door for him, he gave me a kiss on the forehead. How I missed this feeling of being loved. “What did the both of you talk about?” Omma asked before I told her everything. I was in dilemma whether I should accept. I didn’t want to disappoint him yet I don’t want him to be miserable in the future. “Binnie-ah, you should follow your heart. What does your heart tell you? You’re the key to his heart. Without you, he’ll never be able to open his heart to anyone. Remember the first time you met him, it was under the pouring rain. The both of you are so fated that you’re the person he picked out for his first concert in Seoul and coincidentally we’re neighbours. This is what fate did t make the both of you closer. Think about it, don’t you feel that your heart feels empty for the past few days? When he was outside on a cold winter night, you didn’t sleep for the whole night so that you could see how he was doing. Don’t let your illness affect you. Omma will suggest you to marry Jaejoong. Since he doesn’t mind you being sick, why should you. Living your last day with your loved one will be the most blissful thing that can ever happen to yourself. Think about it.” With that, Omma left for her own room.

If I follow my heart, it would mean I would agree to marry Jaejoong. However, my head keeps telling me to not do it because it’s a selfish act. I know how much he means to me. I also want to spend my last day with the person I love. “Jae-ah, you’re making me have a headache.” Pulling out my phone, I dialed a number. “Are you available now? Let’s meet up”

At red earth coffee house

“What happen to you? Why did you leave all of a sudden? Oppa has been bugging me to tell him where you were, but I didn’t have a clue either.” Mi-young exclaimed. “It’s nothing. I just needed time away from all this. I’m kind of tired. I want to rest a bit.” I gave it as an excuse since I’ve told Taeyeon and Junsu to keep it a secret. Jaejoong told me he actually knew about it when he came looking for me. So I had asked Junsu and Taeyeon to keep this as a secret for me.

“I’ve missed you! We haven’t really had time to meet up and talk like this since you’ve left the ballet competition industry. But I really have to thank you for transferring your students to me. It really gave me a good start.” Mi-young really deserve a better life. Until now, the only thing she really cared about was her career. I heard from Junsu she didn’t have time for a boyfriend. “Mi-young ah, do you think I should marry Jaejoong?” I asked with a smile pinned on my face. “Jaejoong proposed to you? Of course you should. He’s such a rare gentleman.” She was so excited. “Then when will I hear from you? Junsu kept bugging me about your relationship life, asking me to find you a good man.” I laughed. Mi-young had always said she wanted to concentrate on her career for a little while before she moved on to getting married, however, this has been dragging for some time.

“Oh minhyuk ah!” It was a good friend from university times. He was my Sunbae, a drummer, an awesome one not to mention. He was such a charm in school. Girls go gaga over him, since he was such a sweet boy. “Oh Jaebinnie! “ he waved and walked towards me. “Oh mi-young ah, this is my sunbae from university, Kang Min hyuk.” She stood up, shaking his hand and bow of them gave each other a light bow. It was then I realized a slight blush on their faces. “Care to join s Min-hyuk oppa?” I asked and he nodded shyly. Bingo! This is a good relationship starting.

“Jae, are you free today?” I called, since I already have my answer. I don’t want to wait till Friday. He shouldn’t wait for the answer which he may not want. Returning from the toilet, I apologised “Oh I’m sorry. I have something on. So I’ll have to go first. Oppa, help me talk care of Mi-young ok?” With that I left, allowing them to maybe develop sparks towards each other.

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How was it?
There is indeed such a disease, but the symptoms are not exactly the same
I hope it wasn’t such a disappointment
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