Chapter 3

It was late on a wet, dark Thursday night when Tiffany, in a sad, angry mood in keeping with the big shock of Jaejoong’s visit at her school, walked back from the kindergarten to her house. Her mood deteriorated even further when she got the call from Yoona who took care of her sons while she was working, telling her that her sons were sent home before the class ended. Her beloved sons had been punished again, at school this morning for their naughtiness.

She let out a big sigh of frustration. She was tired for being a single mother. Her sons always brought her troubles. They were great, good boys, a little bit naughty & mischievous, however, she didn’t have much time to be with them as she had to work to earn money for their living cost. Her lack of time had made them become naughty in school. According to their teacher, the boys being naughty only tried to get her attention.

She walked home later than usual through the wet night, shivering as she kept to the main road under the big trees. She was locking herself in her room at school, thinking about her sons, their future & Jaejoong & now, Jaejoong had come back, demanding her for an answer on why they couldn’t be together again. She massaged her forehead to ease the pain. Her head had been spinning around since she met him today. The sadness, frustration & disappointment on his face flashed into her mind endlessly. When she spotted a single tear dropped on his face after she told him she had forgotten him, her heart broke. She closed her eyes, trying to ease the pain of her broken heart. Her lips tightened.

Stumbling once or twice, tripping in the darkness over unseen obstacle, she finally reached the side-gate of her own little garden. She made a dash through the downpour to unlock the front door & opened it slowly. She thought that the boys would already be asleep. Looking at her watch again, she took her jessica simpson calie patent shoes off & walked towards their bedroom. Without making any noises, she switched on the light on the bedside, her spirit rising further at the welcome sight of her own sons. She smiled, watching them sleep peacefully. They were the only light to brighten her miserable days. Deep down, she wished she would have another chance with Jaejoong but it was impossible, ‘Remember your promise to god for saving his life three years ago, Tiffany.’ Her mind reminded her heart.

Tiffany walked to the window & rested her forehead against the glass, “Jae Oppa.” She whispered, “Don’t you know? I always love you as long as I live. You are my only love in my life. The greatest love that I’m willing to sacrifice anything, including myself for you & nobody can replace you in this special place in my heart.”

& she began to cry.

“My only regret is letting fate controlled my life in the first place.” She murmured to herself. It would be painful without Jaejoong in her life for good. She knew that but there was no alternative. Now, for one reason & another, Tiffany thought wearily, she felt older & sadder but not appreciably wiser. One day of knowing he had been missing her badly would be far more difficult to get over than the time she had spent trying hard to live without him.

As she had no tears left, she walked towards the boys’ beds. A delicate blue train lamp lit the room. It played over the light blue colors of the walls with their colorful Disney characters. As she approached the bed & stared down at the sleeping little boys, Tiffany found herself holding her breath.

Silently, she watched her sons sleep quietly. They were fast asleep. Minho was tall with dark s