"Hey, Soo"

Jessica said monotonously as she entered Sooyoung's office.
Sooyoung and Yoona walked over to Jessica and gave her a hug each.

"Feeling better?"
"Im sorry budd"

Sooyoung said with an apologetic smile, putting her hands up to feel for Jessica's temperature.

"Unnie, im sorry for you risking your life for me"
"Im sorry for the news.."
"The news-"

Sooyoung landed a foot on Yoona's feet.

"Ouch!"
"WHAT!"

"You're being too talkative"
"Sica's still sick, can't you see?"

Sooyoung said, winking her eyes a little at Yoona.

"Unnie, your eyes"
"Are they having some cramps or so?"

Yoona asked innocently while Jessica let out a soft chuckle as she shook her head.

"YAH IM YOONA"
"ARE YOU BEING REAL STUPID OR WHAT!"
"CAN'T YOU SEE HOW SICK SHE IS?!"
"STOP TRYING TO RUB SALT INTO HER WOUNDS!"

Sooyoung chided, landing a knock on Yoona's head.
Yoona winced, with a frown on her face.

"Ops"

"Ops your head!"

Sooyoung mouthed with a fist in the air, but was pushed away by Jessica.

"It's okay, im alright"
"Doing well, don't worry"

I have to be alright.
Im doing this for Tiff, for her safety.

I have to, that's why i am.

"Sorry Sica"
"Didn't mean it.."

Sooyoung whispered softly with a guilty expression plastered over her face.
But all these came to a stop when a knock on the door was heard and a delivery man was standing outside,
with a parcel in his hand.

Sooyoung motioned for him to enter, signing the package,
she opened it cautiously with a penknife, sliding it against the taped box.

All there was, in the box was a letter.

To my dearest Inspector Choi, Asst. Inspector Im as well as Dr.Jung,

This is game is dragging way too far.
It ain't that fun anymore.

It looks like i've thought about the game too much,
that i've overlooked your intelligence, assuming it's that high to have a game with me.
It seems otherwise.

What should i do?

Well, start tracking me.
Im starting with another game.
In progress.

With love,
your best game partner.

"Soo.."

"Sica, it's okay"
"This is my job, to nab the killer"
"Not yours, stop looking at this stupid letter"

Sooyoung said as she stuffed the letter back into the box.
Yoona quickly took it over, and shot Jessica a forced smile.

"That's right unnie"
"You should be home resting, not working your butts off with us"

Jessica rolled her eyes as she snatched the letter over roughly.

The handwriting..
It looks so familiar yet not.
I've seen it before, somewhere.

Im sure.

"Can you give me a copy of the past few murderer case?"
"The details and everything, Soo"

"..."

Sooyoung looked away, while Yoona retreated away from the two.

"SOO!"

"No, Sica"
"Never, you've already pushed the love of yours away"
"Because of my incapability"
"You got hurt, and saved my love despite the fact that you were severely ill"
"That's also because of my incapability"
"Im never letting the history to repeat itself again"
"Never"

Sooyoung said firmly as she walked back to her chair and sat down,
not giving Jessica a second look.

"CHOI SOOYOUNG!"
"I DIDN'T EVEN BLAME YOU!"

I didn't even blame you, Soo.
I just want Tiff to be safe, that's why i've sent her away.
To the extend of initiating a break up.

I know it's harsh.
But that's what i have to do, to keep the one i love safe.
I can't afford anymore risks.
Especially Tiff's life.

I can't live without her being alive.

Jessica sighed as she sat down infront of Sooyoung, holding onto her hands.

"Look, im fine Soo"
"I know you're worried, but im fine"
"Just give me alright?"
"I promise i'll discuss anything with you before i take any action"
"Okay?"
"If it's something dangerous, i'll just drag you with me"
"Okay?"

"..."

"I promise you, even if i've found something out"
"I won't, i won't work on it by myself"
"I promise, i'll let you know and let you come along"
"If im feeling unwell, i'll tell you too"
"Alright?"
"Please?"

Sooyoung thought for a short moment before giving in with a sigh.

"Are you sure you'll keep these promises?"

"Im sure"
"Or you can figure it out with me back at my office"
"I've a bed for Yoona to rest for the night too Soo"

Jessica is giving her all, to try get the killer nabbed because all she want to do after that, 
is to look for Tiffany, hug her and apologise to her.
Nothing more than that.

Over the night, Jessica worked hard on looking through the files but to no avail.
The only lead to her now, is the letter that they had received earlier.
It was all so familiar, the handwriting and the paper.

Jessica had seen it somewhere, she knew that.

Think Jessi think!
Now its not the time to get tired!

Wait..
This..
Appa.. and omma..?
Appa's handwriting..?
 

How can this be..?
They are supposed to be dead..
They are supposed to leave me for what i've caused them..

How can it be..?

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"Princess, appa and omma will bring you out to the amusement park today"
"Okay?"

Mr Jung told Jessica as he gently pinched Jessica's chubby cheeks.

Jessica was only 10, young and innocent.
Beside her, was her little sister Krystal who was only 4 years old.

"JINJJA?!"

Jessica repeated with glee as she danced around the house happily,
pulling Krystal along, spinning in rounds till they got dizzy and fell to the ground.

Mrs Jung heard a thud and came running out but to see the two sisters laughing happily on the ground.

"But appa"

Jessica started as she sat up from the ground.

"I've school today"

"It's okay, appa will write you a letter of excuse for the teacher"
"And everything is good"

Mr Jung replied with a wink.

"WOOHOOO!"
"Skipping school for amusement park, Krystal!"
"You know?"

Jessica cheered happily as she hugged her baby sister cutely and started kissing her all over which earned smiles from her parents.
While Mr Jung brought out a few pieces of paper, Jessica skipped over to his side.

"Appa"
"This paper is so pretty!"
"Can i have it too?"

"This?"
"Why?"
"Papers like this are custom made"
"Appa have a friend who does this specially for appa"
"There's no other one who will have papers like this in the world other than appa"

"Wowwwww!"
"But this is so pretty!"
"There's unicorn at the background of the paper!"
"I like!"
"Can i have one please?"
"Appa, pretty please with a cherry on top?"

Jessica pleaded cutely, hands clasped together and rubbing them with her puppy eyes.
Mr Jung let out a chuckle and brought Jessica on his lap.

"Here, take one"
"How can one defy the princesses' order"
"Right?"

Mr Jung teased as he put Jessica down and started writing the excuse letter for Jessica and Krystal before they set off for the amusement park.

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Custom made..
But this look exactly like the one i've seen when i was younger..

Why..
How..?

Jessica slammed her head onto the desk, frustrated and let out a cough.
Sooyoung who dozed off earlier woke up due to the sudden commotion.

Immediately fussing over Jessica worriedly.

"Sica!"
"Are you okay?!"
"Do you need any medicine?!"
"Do you need any food?!"
"Or need Yoona to give the bed up for you to rest?!"

Jessica lifted up her head and rubbed her forehead a little.

"It hurts"

Jessica let out a forced laugh.

"Don't worry Soo"
"Im fine"
"Sorry to have woke you up from your sleep"
"Go on, back to your dreamland"

"Sica.."

"Im really fine Soo"

Sooyoung frowned and crossed her arms.

"Im not going to sleep unless you sleep"

Sooyoung added with a stern voice.
Jessica let out a sigh.

"I just want to nab the culprit Soo"
"I miss her.."

"Then let me help you!"

"Ok-"
"Wait, er no"

There was doubts and hesitation in Jessica's eyes.

"Soo, why not you help me with something then you head back to bed?"

"Im all ears!"

Sooyoung replied with a cute salute and wink as she awaited Jessica's instructions.

"You know papers?"
"Custom made papers"

"Uh-uh"

"Do you know where to make them?"

"I guess there's a few in the whole of South Korea"
"Not hard to find, why?"

"Well, can you get the addresses for me?"

"Why?"

"It's just my doubts"
"Can you get it for me?"
"Until i clear my doubts, then i will tell you"

"It's unfair!"

"Well, it's part of my personal matters too Soo"
"Just help me with this, or if not, back to bed"

"Fine"

Sooyoung pouted before moving to her laptop and started typing furiously while Jessica just stared out of the window,
with a lot of memories and questions flowing through her confused mind.

If all these were really done by you all..
But why appa?
Why omma?

Is it because you all are still blaming me for the accident?
Im sorry..
I really am..

Please, forgive me appa, omma.

Are you all really alive?
If you all are, please, come to me.

Im willing to do anything for your forgiveness..

On the side track, Tiff,
Please take good care of yourself okay?

Don't fall sick.
Take your meals regularly and listen to Yuri.
She will take care of you and Taeyeon.

Wait for me..
If you can.

I miss you, my pinky princess.

"Oh my god!"
"Fany! You're finally back!"

Tiffany's manager cheered happily upon seeing her return.
But right after Tiffany had landed back in LA, she is like a total living dead.

The eyesmile on her was no longer there.
One look, everyone would know she is different.

No longer the happy, cute and all smiley's Tiffany Hwang Miyoung.

"Fany..?"

Tiffany's manager called again, giving her shoulder a light tap.
Tiffany turned around.

"Oppa?"
"What's wrong?"

He frowned.

"What is wrong with you after the Korea trip?"
"Did something happen?"
"Or are you still not feeling well?"

"Im fine oppa"

Tiffany forced a weak smile, waving him away.

"Did the company gave you any trouble?"

"Nope they didn't"
"Because i lied"
"I lied that you were sick"
"But they are planning a few LA concerts for you since the fans of yours are complaining that you haven't been performing for quite some time"
"And they are craving for you"

"Okay.."

Tiffany replied monotonously as she got back to her room, and sat down in daze.

"Fany, are you sure you're fine?"

"Im-"

Yuri and Taeyeon stepped into Tiffany's room, pulling the luggages behind them.

"FANYFANY!"
"You forgot your taetoro!"

Taeyeon cheered cutely as she jumped onto Tiffany with her taetoro,
shoving it into Tiffany's face playfully.

Tiffany couldn't help but chuckle with Taeyeon's actions.
Yuri then pulled her manager aside and spoke to him softly while Taeyeon distracts Tiffany.

"Im Kwon Yuri"
"Fany's friend in Korea as well as LA"
"I've met her before"

"Anyeonghaseyo"
"Im her manager"

"I know"
"But i just want to let you know"
"Fany's not doing very well after something that had happened in Korea to her recently"
"So if you could, stop asking her if she's fine"
"I'll look after her"
"Don't worry about her"

"Oh.."
"Okay, i'll do that"

Tiffany's manager nodded with a smile.

"Thanks"

"Sure, no problem"

He added before going over to the living room and putting up Tiffany's schedule and concert dates that were yet to be confirmed.
It was decided by the company, roughly of the dates.

"Fany, the schedule and concert dates are on your whiteboard"
"Read it, i'll be here to pick you up according to the timeslots"
"Rest well!"

Tiffany's manager shouted across the living room,
making sure that Tiffany had heard it before leaving the apartment.

"Taeyeon, stop it"

Tiffany said coldly but Taeyeon seemed to have not heard it and continued.

"Taeyeon.."

Tiffany growled.

"..."

"KIMTAEYEON!"
"GET OFF ME RIGHT NOW!"

Tiffany shouted angrily as she pushed Taeyeon off her roughly.
Taeyeon was shocked, really shocked as her eyes widened as it started to get teary.

Yuri ran back into the room, shocked to see Taeyeon on the floor with a startled expression staring at Tiffany.
Hugging onto her taetoro tightly, Taeyeon slowly stood up and backed off away from Tiffany cautiously.

"Mianehyo.."

Taeyeon whispered as she scurried out of the room before bursting into more tears.
Yuri sighed as she came over to Tiffany and sat down on her bed.
Caressing her back gently, Yuri spoke.

"Fany-ah, i know you're heartbroken"
"I know you're sad"
"But at least, can you at least spare a thought for Taeyeon?"
"Even if you vent all your frustrations on me, i wouldn't even be bothered"
"Because i can understand how you feel"
"Taeyeon, she can't"
"She's as innocent as an elementary student ah Fany"
"So please, stop hurting her innocent feelings okay?"

"..."

No words could describe Tiffany's feelings then.
Not uttering a single word of reply to Yuri, only letting her tears flow down her pale cheeks.
Yuri nodded with a sigh as she stood up, giving Tiffany's shoulder a light pat before leaving the room,
closing the door up.

"You can always confide in my, Fany-ah"
"I'll always be here for you"

Yuri added as she left the room.
Closing the door behind her, Yuri whispered.

"Feel better, Fany"

How are you doing now, Jessi?
Are you eating your meals on time?

Or are you still working overtime just to nab the killer?
Jessi, please take good care of yourself since you don't want me to be there,
to be there for you and taking care of you.

Wait till im back, i hope to see you.
See you healthy, living well.

Okay?

Tiffany thought to herself, as she buried her head into her pillows,
tears seaping through it creating patches of wetness on it.

Hours later, Tiffany went over to her luggages and pulled out the violin that Jessica has once given her.

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–«»––«»––«»––«»––«»–

"Present?"

"I thought you said you had forgotten about it?"

I can't believe that Jessi had all these arranged and planned out for me.
I don't know, can't figure out how my expression is right now.

"That's because i lied"
"Lies had to come in for surprises to work"
"Don't it?"

Jessi replied with a wink as she unlocked the violin case,
flipping the case open.

There laid a beautiful yet familiar violin.
Yes, it was that violin i've wanted two years ago that cost a whopping 5,000,000 won.
And now, it is in the hands of Jessi.

–«»––«»––«»––«»––«»–

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end of flashback;;
•••••••••••••••••••••••

Do you still remember all these Jessi?
Or is it that none of it has ever crossed your mind when you wanted to break up.
None of these sweet memories we've created together, especially you?

Tiffany thought, as she caressed the violin lovingly,
although deep inside her heart was filled with nothing but hurt and regrets.

Tiffany never knew how much Jessica had went through without her.
It is natural, and acceptable that the reason behind their breakup was all that she had written in the letter.
Tiffany accepted everything.

Just that, it was all too sudden.
Time, was all Tiffany need.

Or as she thought so.

Standing up and placing the violin over her shoulder, 
Tiffany closed her eyes and started pulling the bow over it.
Sad melody slowly echoed the room, produced by the beautiful instrument,
soon filling the empty, cold quiet apartment of Tiffany's in LA.

Im missing you already.
Do you feel my absence, at least?
 

A/N: Conversations are in BLUE, flashbacks conversations are in TURQUOISE while the conversations being overheard will be in LIGHT BLUE.

PINK words are Tiffany's thoughts.
GOLD words are Jessica's thoughts.

PEOPLE!
Im back from my camp like a few days ago!
DID YOU MISS ME?!

Sorry for not being able to update often.
Your author here is getting real lazy /:

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