Jessica's POV

Its been two years.
How have you been doing back there in LA?
Im missing you, so so much.

Are you still hating me?
I know, i was probably ata fault then.
But it has already been two years.
Two whole years Tiff.

These two whole years,
not a single call from you.
To be honest, its been horrible not know how have you been doing.

Two years, 
it has been two years and im sure that we're already on different tracks,
right Tiff?
You're already at where you've dreamt yourself to be years ago even before we broke up.
Correct me if im wrong.

But wait,
you can't.
You're not even here.

Here i am,
staring at the wall of photos in my room,
or you can say apartment.

Photos of Tiff and I,
all the happy memories.
I've had it pasted all over my the walls of my apartment.

I know,
im missing her far too much.
Its beyond description.
Whenever i look at these photos,
i'll always have the sudden urge to call her.
However, im afraid that she will just hang my call up.

Trust me,
i've tried once and guess what?
The number is invalid.

However,
today it made me miss her exceptionally much.
This day, two years ago was when we fought and broke up.

If only, 
if only i could keep up with her interest,
we wouldn't even have fought.

I let out yet another regretful sigh as i picked up my Burbery handbag that i've secretly sneaked out of it from my house that night when i've decided to leave the huge mansion that i've been living for the past 18 years.
That night, was also the same day as today.
But just that it was two years ago.

Smiling a little at the black instrument case,
i picked it up carefully and slung it over my shoulder before leaving for work.
Closing the door behind me,
i took a last look at the photos in my apartment.

Yes im Jessica Jung Sooyeon, 20.
Tiffany Hwang Miyoung's EX-girlfriend.
I've left my own family to start out on my own after breaking up with Tiff.
So here i am, being a pretty successful and well-sought after forensic scientist in the defence force of Korea.

Working together hand in hand with the prosecutors of Korea.
To put it in simpler words,
we are the prosecutors' best working partners.

In dramas, it always seemed as if the prosecutors are the ones doing the job,
solving the case and bringing justice back for the poor pathetic victims.

But guess what?
Dramas are superficial and non-realisitc depict of the real cold hard society we are living in.
Only kids would have believed in it, totally or if not,
fools?

Without us forensic scientist in getting the evidences,
where would the prosecutors stand?
Where will the justice be at?
Will the prosecutors be able to solve any crime scenes without our presence?
The answers are no, isnt it?

Letting out a scoff,
i placed my thumb over the security scanner that was installed outside the laboratory where i've been working for the past two years.
A green light blinked and the high-security glass door let out a small clicked.
With a push,
i entered the laboratory only to see a few of my subordinates at work.

Yes,
they are always late.
But i usually will not mutter anything about because when they're at work,
they're at their fullest.
Thats the only thing i've expected from them.

"Jessica-sshi"
"Do you want any coffee or breakfast?" offered Hara,
a beauty with straight silky brown long hair.

I threw her a smile.
Hara had just gotten into here few months ago.
But she was really kind,
i mean, genuinely kind and innocent.
However, there's one thing i liked about her.
Her intelligence.

"Its okay Hara"
"And, let me emphasize it again"
"There's no formality between the whole laboratory's people"
"Just call me Jessica"
"Or like Seohyun if you prefer, Jessica unnie or Sica unnie"

I really hate to have this seniority gap between people.
Unless its the people i dislike, 
i'll be more than to hear the honoroffics coming out from their mouths.

"Neh Jessica unnie" replied Hara with a smile as she picked up a piece of donut,
with a piece of tissue underneath it.
"Despite that, have one of these unnie!"
"Its delicious!"

"Thanks Hara"
"Dont dirty our working lab or get any cockroaches here!"
"Its gonna be nasty!" I joked back,
taking the donut from Hara's hands.

Cockroaches..
Its Tiff's biggest fear.
She had always a huge phobia against insects.

In the past,
I was always there for her.
I wonder for the past two years,
were there anyone killing and swatting the insects away from her?

While i was working in the laboratory,
playing around or maybe,
to put it more professionally,
im gathering and fiddling with the evidences found at the crime scenes a week ago,
as well as the photos taken to gather enough proof that the sick was the Park Hyung Woo.
Because of his wealth in his family,
he was able to escape the detention from the police station by paying a huge sum of bailing fees.

My phone rang and the caller was none other than Choi Sooyoung.
In a day, i would receive at least,
the very minimum number of calls from Choi Sooyoung was one.
Of course, i wouldn't want to receive so many from her.
Why?
There aren't that many 'whys' in the world.
Things just so happened like that.

"Yoboseyo"

"Sica"
"We've received another case!"
"Can you bring your team over and we'll go to the crime scene together"
"It looks like its another run and hit from the outter view"
"But we have to go get a closer look"

"Oh, again"
"Sure, i'll be right there in 10 minutes"
"And oh yeah, the sick 's case"
"I've gotten everything ready to get his firmly into the jail"

"Really?"
"Sounds great"
"Bring it along"
"See you in 10"
"If you're early, you should be able to see Yoona at the carpark already"

"Got it"

Walking to the centre of the laboratory,
i clapped my hands to garner the attention of my working buddies.

"Hey guys"
"Guess you all have to stop with what you're doing now"
"We've a crime scene to go to now"
"Pack your stuff, we're leaving in 10 minutes"

"Again?"
"Why are there so many cases recently?"
"We just had a and now, another?"

"What is this case about?" 

"I've got no idea"
"I heard that it is some hit and run accident"
"But don't carry too much hope that it is a simple case"
"If it is simple enough, we won't even be called down" 

"Neh" 

My working buddies nodded and swifly scurried off to get their different equipment etc.
They all have their different work post.
So of course, their equipment needed will also be different.

Upon reaching the carpark with my team,
i went over to Yoona and gave her a smile while my team boarded the van behind Yoona's car.
Im the head of my team.
Im expected to have a different treatment, isnt it?
Besides, Yoona and Sooyoung are my best friends ever since Tiff was gone.

They knew,
they knew about it.
But they decided to just keep mum about it because they were afraid that i might get devasted over it.
And poof, there goes their handy forensic scientist.

Sooyoung and Yoona are of same age,
a year younger than me.
But Sooyoung is the head prosecutor while Yoona is the assistant head prosecutor.
And guess what?
They really have a thing in common.
They are SHIKSHINS.

Sometimes, it is really hard to believe that that two slim tall figures,
their stomach can actually tolerate that huge amount of food in it.

"Hey Sica"
"Im sorry to have called you out today"
"I know you arent feeling all good today" 

Sooyoung turned and gave me an apologetic smile.

"Its okay i guess"
"Its been two years already"
"I should more or less be getting used to it, isnt it?" I replied Sooyoung,
with sarcasm in it.

"Harsh, huh?"

Yoona chuckled.

"Didnt you know Sica unnie's sacarsm is her first language instead of Korean or English?"

I scoffed at the two shikshins.

"Can you two just drop the topic?"
"We're reaching" 

I pointed out of the window,
at the crime scene infront of us.
Hell, it was bloody.
The whole scene was cordoned off by the police.

Without further ado,
as soon as the car pulled to a stop,
I got off the car with the silver mettalic hard case in my hands and went over to investigate the scene,
together with Sooyoung and Yoona.

"Hmm.."
"It doesnt look simple, does it?" whispered Sooyoung as she gave me a light nudge.

I rolled my eyes at her.

"Do you really have to ask if everytime when we're working together?"

"What?"
"I know you're too smart for this right!"

"What if i tell you"
"I've already figured out the whole accident just by looking at the whole crime scene?"

To be honest,
i was pretty sure when i said that, 
Sooyoung's eyes literally popped out.

"Well, then explain it to me and i'll see if it makes sense"

Sooyoung had her arms crossed,
head looked to the other side as if she was so high and mighty.
I rolled my eyes.

"Of course, my dear prosecutor Choi" 

I was being sacarstic.
Like what Yoona had said, 
sacarsm is my first language instead of Korean or English.

Yoona chuckled a little at my sacarsm before walking off to investigate the crime scene.
Yup, Yoona has been a really hardworking prosecutor.
Her assistant head prosecutor's position were in fact, being earned through her hardwork.

Hardworking.
Tiff was a really hardworking person too.
Really.

"So if you can see, prosecutor Choi"
"The-"

"Of course i can see!"
"My eyes are working perfectly well!" protested Sooyoung with a pout.

"I hate your pout"
"You've no aegyo"
"Your so-called aegyos are disgusting"

"Geez"
"As if you had any"

"I dont"
"Thats why i dont show it"

"Right, thats why you're being so anti-social!" 

Those words.
It hit me, my eyes started to well up with tears.
But i couldn't let it flow.
Had to hold it in.

Sooyoung seemed to have somehow sense the sadness inside me,
while the guilt inside her built up.

I turned away and wiped the tears off my eyes.

"Sica.."
"Im sorry.."
"I didnt mean it.." 

Sooyoung apologised.
Hands reaching out to me.
I waved it off and turned back to her with a forced smile.

"Its okay, im fine"
"You're probably right"

"Sica, i really-"

"I said im fine Sooyoung"
"Just get on with the investigation"
"While i brief you on the whole happening and you tell me if it make sense to you after the evidences are gathered"

My voice, tone changed.
It became cold and emotionless.
I didn't mean to really get upset over Sooyoung's words.

But i really can't help it.
I know, ever since Tiff and i broke up,
I became an introvert.
I keep to myself, and don't socialise.

"You look at the crime scene"
"Look at the road"
"And the blood splattered over the floor, as well as the impact done to the victim"
"Can you see the drift lines on it?"
"Can you see how much an impact was done to the deceased victim?"

My eyes were now fixed on the crime scene,
as if the whole accident was replaying inside my head.

Sooyoung nodded while i further continued.

"If a person, was really afraid"
"He/she would have at least stepped on the brakes to reduce the impact done on the deceased victim"
"But unfortunately, that didn't happen"
"What's more is that the drift lines"
"It made me think whether if the driver was meant to kill the deceased victim and not an accident"

"But probably because the driver did not step on the brakes on time"
"That's why the driver drove off instead"

"Drove off?"
"More of driving over the deceased victim"
"Isn't it?"

"But how did you know the driver drove over the deceased victim?"
"The victim weren't even crushed"

I let out a sigh.

"Just take my story into consideration when the pathologist's report for the deceased victim is out"
"I'll get my team to pass you the evidences soon"
"Probably in a day or two"

"Sometimes, i really wonder what is up inside that brain of yours"

"Awesome stuff"

"Anyway, Sica if you're tired today"
"Then dont work on it, im not rushing to get the reports"

I shook my head with a forced smile,
giving Sooyoung a pat on her shoulder even though i had to tiptoe a little.
Sooyoung's height is seriously above average while mine is average.

I repeat, average and not short.

"Im not"
"Anyway, i've my violin lesson later too"
"Will get going first"

"Do you want to wait for Yoona?"
"We'll go back together"

"It's okay"
"I'll take the forensic team's van"
"No worries"

"You sure?"

"Yup"
"Don't want to be treated differently all the time"

"Im sure your team will understand"
"Since you're so nice to them, right?"

"Sooyoung, it's fine"
"Really!"
"Just go grab a meal with Yoona later"

I've a feeling Sooyoung was going to cry out loud for her stomach is growling.
Sooyoung and Yoona always go for a meal after every investigation, close of case and of course,
their normal 4 meals.
Like, breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper.

Yup, thats how much their stomach could hold.

Sooyoung's mouth dropped open.

"How did you know i was?"

"Because i know?"
"Just go and have a good meal"
"Today's crime scene is too bloody"
"Bye"

"Thanks Sica"
"Bye, see you tomorrow"
"And.."

I turned around with a puzzled look.

"And?"

"Im sorry"

I threw Sooyoung a smile before walking back to my team.
They were fast and efficient, already waiting there at the van for me already.
While we were on our way back, the whole team were talking to each other about the scene,
how gory it was.

For me?
I just sat there and listened.
All of them had their own thoughts and it was reasonable enough to have those guesses.

"Hey"

The whole team turned to me.

"What do you guys think about the scene?"
"Is it really purely a hit and run?"
"Or is it that there is something more than that?"

"Unnie, i think"
"It is more than a hit and run"
"Have you see the crime scene?"
"The weird drift lines of the car"

"Yup, and the drift lines"
"I can actually identify the type of cars that uses those tyres" 

Well, my team has a few car lovers.
It sure comes in handy at times like this.

"It is a possible case of intended murder"
"Or a case of drink and drive" 

Seohyun added with a nod.

"Great"
"It seems like all of you had improved after every crime investigation that made you all think so much"
"Im so glad"
"To not lose out, i'll tell you"
"Its a case of intended murder"

"Why is that so?"

"Well, we'll wait for the pathologist's report and im sure you guys can soon figure it out"
"But i hope, you all can complete the evidences by today before you end your work"
"Is it okay?"

I thought this was a simple case for my team.
So, gathering and fixing all the evidences up should be an easy case.
I doubt with their efficiency, they don't even need half a day to complete it.
Of course, unless it's those with the machines.

It makes me wonder at times,
why do machines work slower than human when it's invention is meant to fasten what human can't do and make our lives easir.

"Actually.."
"Jessica, i've something to ask of you.."
"I mean, the two of us"

The couple, or should i say the young married couple in my team.
They were always quiet and holds a low profile.
But their work is always well done.

"Whats wrong Woobin?"

"Jessica.."
"Its like this.."
"While we were investigating the crime scene just now"
"I've received an emergency call from my mother-in-law.."

"We're sorry, Jessica"
"We know phone calls are prohibited but it was really an emergency"

"Okay, go ahead Soomin"

I hate seeing my team members being so tensed up around me.
Am i really that scary?

"Dont worry, just speak your mind Soomin and Woobin"

"Our son"
"He got hospitalised because of hepatitis B just now"
"We're really worried"
"Can we go and visit him first to check if he is fine?"
"We'll come back and help as soon as we're done"

The couple's eyes were filled with worry.
And of course, sadness in it.

Being parents, they should be feeling apologetic towards their children for not being able to be there for him.
I understand it of course, my parents used to always be by my side when i am sick.
But not for long.

"Hey, dont worry im sure your son will be fine"
"Just go over and visit him at the hospital and accompany him"
"Pass me your work i'll do it for you"

I offered them.
Yup, see?
I can be kind and warm too.
Im not that cold and anti-social Sooyoung had said i was.

"Really?" 

The couple's eyes were glistened with hope and happiness.

"Of course"
"Come pass it to me"
"I'll get the driver to drop you two off at the hospital"

"Kamsahamnida!"

They were really thankful for me being able to let them off.
Why?
Am i that unreasonable?

With that, 
the team sent them off at the hospital while we got back to the laboratory and fiddled around with the evidences,
having them compiled together for a few hours.

Sun started to fall while the moon slowly ascended to the top of the sky,
together with the accompany of the bright stars.

"Hey guys"
"If you all are done with what you should be doing"
"You can go off already"
"Or you might wanna help your other team members"

"We're all done unnie except-" 

Hara chirped in with a huge smile.
She is always smiling, feeling so happy all the time.

"Except for the laboratory machine's tests"
"The machines are still working on it"

I threw them a smile and nodded.

"I'll get it for you guys"
"You guys had a long day, just head back home for a warm shower and rest alright?"

"What about you, Sica unnie?"

Seohyun looked concerned about me.

"You're always working overtime recently"
"It's not good for your health"

"Hey Seohyun"
"At least, i've cut down on my hamburgers right?"
"And im perfectly fine"
"Just don't worry about me and get home now"
"It's getting late"

I glanced at my watch.
It is almost 8pm now when our usual knock-off time was 6pm.
My violin lesson starts at 9pm.
Guess i'll leave in another 30 minutes time and come back to finish off the laboratory machine reports.

"Im sure you would want to sleep before the time where your skin cells start regenerating right?"

The whole team burst into laughters.
They always knew the Seohyun was the one who is always concerned about her health.
Like it is her first priority in comparision with anything or everything.

"Sica unnie"
"Staying up late is really bad for your liver count" 

Seohyun insisted with a pout.

"Alright, our Seororo"
"Unnie will leave in 30 minutes time alright?"
"You all get going first"

Reluctantly giving me a nod,
Seohyun, together with the rest walk off and headed home.

Thank goodness my violin school were just a 15 minutes walk from here.
At night times like this, walking down the quiet streets of Seoul made me feel exceptionally calm and relax.

Walking down the streets,
looking through the different shops that were opened with bright lights in it,
I couldn't help but smile at it.
As i walked past a clinic, a couple were standing outside.

They seemed to be having a little sweet quarrel.
I call them a sweet quarrel because, it wasn't exactly a real heated argument.

It was an argument filled with love.

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flashback;;
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"Are you sick, Tiff?" 

That latter over the phone made me worry.
She was coughing and sniffing, voice sounded hoarse.

"I don't feel so well Jessi"

"Wait for me"
"I'll come over and bring you to the doctor"

I ended the call just like that and rushed out of my house,
not bothering with what my parents were trying to tell me when i was exiting.

In my mind then was only Tiffany.

Over the next few days,
I slept over at her house and slowly nursed her to health despite her throwing tantrums,
refusing to eat, sleep or take her medicine.
–«»––«»––«»––«»––«»–
"Tiff, come on"

"Please?"

"No!"

"Why not?"

"It hurts Jessi!" 

Tiff pouting to me then.
It was really cute, i had to admit it.

"But then, it's the best for you"
"Isn't it?"
"You fall sick easily, taking the boosters and vaccines"
"You won't fall sick easily"

"Why do i have to take all those and you don't need to?"
"When im sick, wouldn't you be there to take care of me?"
"And nurse me back to health?"

Tiffany was whining and protesting all the way.
I wanted to bring her for some vaccines and boosters since she was falling sick way too easily.
I hate to see her sick on the bed, whining in discomfort.

"I will be of course"
"Did you forget about the last time when you were sick?"
"But your competition and audition is coming up"
"And the weather is changing"
"What if you're going to catch a cold again?"
"What will happen to your audition and competition Tiff?"

Tiffany's head were casted downwards.
I smiled and ruffled her hair.
I knew, competitions and auditions were her life.
It couldn't be compared with anything.

"Thats my baby"
"Come on"

I then dragged her into the clinic.
I've made a prior appointment before bringing her there.
Giving her name to the receptionist, we waited for a few minutes before Tiff's name were called.
–«»––«»––«»––«»––«»–
"Tiffany Hwang Miyoung?"

Tiffany nodded before turning over and gave me a glare,
throwing me a little fist of mine.

She hated people calling her full name because when she was in young,
her Korean name were being laughed at in school.
Since then, she had never told anyone her Korean name.

"So i heard that you're coming over for a few booster and vaccines"
"Am i right?"

Tiffany's eyes widened in shock at the mentioned of 'a few'.

"I thought im coming for one?"

The doctor let out a chuckle.

"What does one do?"
"Miyoung-sshi-"

"Tiffany will do"

"Tiffany-sshi"
"From what i know, you've made an appointment with me yesterday"
"And the vaccines package you chose was the most expensive and the most complete one that could last you for at least 5 years"

"Sorry, it wasn't me who chose and made the appointment"
"It was her"

Tiffany was clearly displeased with me.
Because i made her come in and suffer, which she deemed it as.

"I wanted the best for you, Tiff"
"You see, 5 years for not getting sick"
"Isn't it wonderful?"
"You wouldn't have to think about anything but just carry on with your practice"

"Of course"
"Your friend here wants the best for you Tiffany-sshi"
"Thats why she picked the best of all"
"Not everyone wants it can afford it, Tiffany-sshi"

"Hmph!"

I chuckled at her cuteness before giving the doctor a nod.
Minutes later, the doctor came back with a mettalic tin case in his hands.
There were 6 syringes in it.

Tiffany saw it and tears started welling up her eyes.
I pulled her into a hug.

"Tiff baby, it's going to be fine okay?"
"Just awhile and it will be done"

"Noooo" sobbed Tiffany bitterly.
"6!"
"I hate you Jessi!"
"I hate you!"

At that time, i knew she didn't mean what she said.
I knew she was just afraid of the needles.
But those three words, it hurt.
It really did.

"I'll bring you for an ice-cream treat later okay?"
"And buy you a few tororo"
"Just awhile and it will be done Tiff"

I comforted her.
Yup, she cried badly.
I felt a little bad then for bringing her there and made her cry.
But it was for her health, her body and it will not cause an obstacle to her dream.
–«»––«»––«»––«»––«»–
I fell few days after i've brought her for the vaccines and booster.
It was rare of me falling sick.
But i had it as the worst of all.

Throwing up, high fever, cough, sore throat and runny nose.
I wanted Tiff to be here for me like i did for her so much.
I called her.

"Yoboseyo"

"Tiff.."

"Hmm?"

"Can you come over.. to my house today..?"

"Today?"
"Im sorry Jessi"
"I've violin practice to go"
"And a dinner with my violin friends"

"Oh.."

"Why?"
"Is it anything important?"

I sighed silently and let out a soft cough.

"It's okay.."
"Nothing important.."
"Just that i.. missed you.."

"I missed you too Jessi"
"But look, the coordinator is calling for me"
"I've to go"
"Bye"

"Bye, have fun.."

I was crying then,
my lover, my girlfriend chose her violin practice and friends over me.
For the next few days, i didn't get any better.

My parents instead,
brought me into the hospital.
Back then, I was hospitalized for a week due to some virus infection yet Tiff didnt even bother dropping me a call or visit.
If only she came i would have recovered faster.
But i couldnt blame her, can i?

Violin was her life.
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end of flashback;;
•••••••••••••••••••••••

Watching the two couples having their sweet little quarrel outside the clinic,
i smiled to myself like a fool and shook my head lightly.

Soon, i've reached the violin school that i've been attending for the past two years.
Entering my usual classroom, i saw my teacher were sitting there waiting for me already.

"Hey Jessi"
"You're here"

Ms Park threw me a smile.

"Yup, have you been waiting for a long time?"
"Im sorry, i've been caught up by work"

"It's okay, let's get started alright?" 

Ms Park was really kind on me.
Probably because im still pretty young.
Just only a mere 20 years old young lady.

Practicing and playing for an hour and half,
she gently tugged my hand a little,
telling me to stop here.

I think, she can see the fatique going on in my body.
Its pulling my performance down.

"I think we'll stop here, Jessi"

"Why?"

Ms Park smiled and me,
giving an understanding nod.

"I know you're tired because of your work"
"It's okay, you can go home and take a rest"
"Coming here everyday will tire you out eventually"

"But-"

"Jessi, listen to me"
"You're still young plus you're an extremely fast learner"

I kept quiet.
I felt sad inside.
Im a fast learner, what does that even earn me?
Will Tiff come back to me or has she forgotten about me?

"Jessi, and i have something to tell you"

Ms Park shuffled her feet a little in awkwardness.

"Im sorry to break this to you"
"But today is my last day coaching you Jessi"
"Tomorrow will be a new teacher coming in to coach you"

"Why?"

"Well, im getting married"
"And my husband wants to move to Canada"
"I've no choice but to follow suit, Jessi"
"Im really sorry"

"It's okay"
"I understand"
"Congratulations and please stay healthy and blissful always, Ms Park"

"I will"
"Thanks and.."

"And?"

"Here's something small for you"
"You're the best student i've ever come across"

"Too flattering Ms Park"

"I mean it"

I took over the box and opened it up.
It was a long box.
Opening it up, there laid a beautiful violin bow.
And it had my name Jessica Jung 정수연 and coated with a silver paint.
It was a beauty.

"Wow"

"You like it?"

"Of course Ms Park"
"It was so well made"
"Its a beauty"

Ms Park chuckled and picked up her handbag.

"Don't stop playing Jessi"
"You might not have the talent but you have the fast learner gift inside you"
"Before i forget, your new teacher is someone from the LA - Kwon Yuri"

"Kwon Yuri?"

Ms Park nodded and walked out of the classroom.
I sat there and pondered for a few minutes before leaving the class room and back to the laboratory.

A/N: Conversations are in BLUE while flashbacks conversations are in TURQUOISE.
I can't help but update this fanfic first because im too excited for it.
I've tried out a whole new way of writing which is only in characters' POV and not the author/third person's POV.
How was this chapter after reading it?
Boring?
Oh, and how is this poster?
I've been making and creating my own posters.
PLEASE PRAISE MY POSTERRRRR.
HAHA JUST KIDDING!

Tiffany will be coming in soon in the next chapter.
Dont worry!
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