Chapter 06

This love

That night , Jungkook returned home with a broken and heavy heart.He headed straight to his room as soon as he got home , not even sparing a glance at his wife who was busy sweet talking someone over the phone.He fell flat on the bed as he burried his face in his hands.He couldn't believe that you were gone and everything was officially over.As he rolled to his side,he felt something potruding out of his coat, jabbing him in the ribcage.He sat up from his bed instantly.Removing his coat,he checked all the side pockets to find the source of the pain.Feeling nothing but the envelope Jungkook had taken from the cafe,He held the brown envelope up high in front of him.What was inside?Jungkook opened the envelope once again to find the source of the "jabbing".His hands managed to grasp the thumbdrive which he had setted aside awhile ago.He took a closer look at the thumbdrive,examining it as if it was some sort of ancient artefact.His eyes caught sight of the laptop that was on his desk.Thus,he sitted himself in front of the computer under the dim table lamp as he inserted the thumbdrive.
His heart hammered against his chest as the documments loaded.He tapped his feet impatiently,checking his watch every once in a while.




"Ding!"
Jungkook leaned in as he scrolled downwards.You had left him many pictures and a playlist of 24 videos.His eyes widened as the first video started playing .
"Jungkook ah , Annyeong! This is my house which you have been to a thousand times and yes , its messy."
You held the self camera as you filmed your empty house which was in a mess.Jungkook couldn't help but pay close attention , not to the house , but to you in the video.The boy had noticed that you had gotten your hair trimmed a few inches short and that your eyebags were heavier than he remembered.He missed your voice so damn much he would kill just to hear it once more,just once more.
"Well,it's been about 1 month ever since you left for America.I know you have always told me to be a strong girl and you hated it when i cried but i'm sorry.I have cried my eyeballs out for the past month ever since you were left for America.Maybe i missed you too much... ...hm... ..."
Jungkook chuckled as you rubbed your chin as if you were contemplating over something.
*you babo, who told you to cry?*
He could see the puffiness in your red eyes and it was evident that you had just cried.His heart hurted even more.

"Well,um,i have not been doing my housechores for the month that i cried over you and yes,as i mentioned before , my house is in a big mess.Aish. Jeon jungkook,its all because of you.Did you know how much i worried over you everday ?You probably didn't have any idea but i even wondered if you were taking your meals on time . You know you shouldn't skip your meals even if you have schedules right?Well,um,Today i  started making this video diary thingy to record every moment of my life when you aren't here so that you won't be missing out when you come back from America.You should be glad you have such a thoughtful girlfriend!kekeke~Well,um i'm going to tidy up now.Annyeong!I hope you are doing well... ... "
The first video ended with a black screen.Jungkook's heart was burning with guilt and little did you know, the boy's heart yearned for you in his arms once again.Even though you were all smiles in the video,Jungkook who knew you very well could see that you were trying hard to hold back the tears that threatened to fall.His heart went out entirely to you.If he could rewind time , he would run to you and embrace you while telling you that everything was gonna be alright.However,he knew life never offered second chances... ...and now,the only thing he was left with to rewind were the videos that you had in the thumbdrive.
Jungkook leaned into the backrest of the chair while going through the number of videos before he clicked on the second one.The one thing that still never failed to puzzle him - why 105 videos ? Jungkook knew there was more meaning to those three-digits on the screen but the thing was , he himself couldn't fathom anything out of it .




"Annyeong Jungkook!Zzang!I cleaned up the house!Isn't it neat now?"
Once again,you showed him around your house which seemed sparkling clean.Everything - utensils,furniture,laundry were in place.It was a world apart compared to the messy and dirty room he had seen earlier.His lips couldn't help but curve upwards.
"Well,today will be the day i stand up again.I promise i won't cry again."
You held up your hand , waving piece of shining jewellery into the camera.
"Yah babo,i'm still wearing the ring.Please remember that i'm waiting for you and i'll always be till the day you return."
You said you wait,and you did.Meanwhile,Jungkook's heart sank... ...Before he could pause the video , another scene flashed across his computer screen.He recognized the place immediately -It was the kitchen, where the both of you had once cuddled in.It was a strange place for cuddling but it all started when you and Jungkook were devouring your noodles.It was a stormy night thus the weather was cold.Jungkook,who was the playful one , kept shifting his seat closer and closer towards you with a grin etched tightly on his face.You weren't really bothered by it until you felt a pair of hands wrapped around your waist.You almost choked on your noodles as you looked down to the pair of hands who refused to let go no matter how hard you tried to pry it away.The boy smiled as he rested his chin on your shoulders.
"I'm cold.I need warmth.You wouldn't push this poor little boy away right?"
 




Once again,the memories came pouring down like rain however before he could take a walk down memory lane,your voice echoed from the laptop.
"I'm hungry.What should i eat?"
He watched as you rummaged through your cupboards.Silently,Jungkook mumbled the words"ramyun" and the funny thing was that as if it was telepathy,you took out a packet of ramyun from the cupboard and started boiling water in a pot . He couldn't help but smile as you jumped up and down while waiting for your ramyun.Images of you in the past started appearing in his head,but before he had time to dwell further,your voice had decided to interject again.
"It's done now!"
You carried the pot to the dining table . After putting down the pot with care , you held up the camera to face you .
"It looks delicious!I'll enjoy it well!Annyeong!"
Just like that , The second video ended... ..




Jungkook swiftly grabbed a cup of coffee as he played the third video.
"Annyeong ! i'm currently searching for a job.I told you before that i would stand up again , right?Well,yeah i have to get a job to stand up on my own feet again.Ugh life is seriously stressful.Reporter,manager,doctor..."
You went on listing as you flipped through the classified column on the newspaper.Jungkook saw you sigh as none of the jobs were of your interest.
"I really don't feel like working but i need to get paid in order to pay off the house bills  though... ..."
Running a hand through your hair in frustration , you gave the newspaper one last glare before coming to a decision.
"Um,after changing my mind for what seems like a thousand times,i have decided to work in a hotel as a waitress.Fortunately,there isn't any audition for this so the only thing i have to do is fill in an application form.Simple , right ?ha...ha...ha "
However,your smile slowly vanished from your face as your laughter became softer and softer.You stood up from the ground,lost in your thoughts.Sinking into your sofa,you stared blankly at the camera for at least several minutes ,creating a defeaning silence .As your eyes met the camera ,Jungkook stared at screen as his heart ached.It was the first time he had the chance to look into your eyes after three whole years.Those eyes that he wanted to see so much , they were right in front of him.His hands reached out for the computer screen but he held back.Jungkook didn't know what to feel since you seemed so close yet so far from him.As Jungkook took a closer look,he realised your eyes were watery ... ...
"Jungkook-ah,where are you?I really really miss you.Can you come back soon?"
A tear had fallen down afterwards... ...However before Jungkook was able to see you crying,you hurridly signed off and switched off your camera with a smile that seemed hardly convincing.
The third video was over... ...




Jungkook felt tears stream down his face.He couldn't bare to see you like this . THe cheerful,bubbly girl he had known and loved was now revealing her fragile side. The heartbreak you were going through at that point of time almost seemed as if it was a replica of the one Jungkook was going through now.His heart hurted so much he thought he was going to die . Was this what love felt like?He actually didn't know either... ...
"Annyeong!It's been 2 weeks ever since i submitted my application and guess what? I got in ! kekeke~Maybe the ring was my lucky charm after all.Well anyways,i'm at the hotel now and its sort of my break time so i could show you around . Let's go ,"
As if you were a tour guide , you explained every single thing you saw in the hotel,not leaving out the structure of the hotel and even how the hotel name came about.Occasionally,you would stop here and there to greet the co-workers that you had just met and became aquaintences with.Jungkook felt uneasy as a guy dressed formally in a suit approached you halfway while you were in the middle of your narration.In his head,he was screaming desperately for you to get away from the guy mainly because he was concerned about your safety and secondly,he hated to admit it but his heart was burning with jealousy each time you flashed a smile at the guy who was dressed to the nines.Apparently,the guy had asked around for directions since he wasn't a local.Fortunately,you had studied Japanese quite sometime ago , thus communicating to the guy was a piece of cake for you.Jungkook who did not take up the Japanese Language in school was trying to grasp what the both of you were talking about.He turned up the volume as he perked up his ears.However,he couldn't make out a single word you were speaking.What were they talking about?Aish,what is this man doing with my girlfriend?WAIT,DID SHE SAY I LOVE YOU?His eyes grew wider as you waved the man goodbye.Jungkook clenched his fists tightly as he shook his head in regret.
"Ah,i should have taken Japanese "




Days went passed quickly and each day , Jungkook would watch the videos lined up in the playlist.Through the videos,Jungkook could tell how much you loved him.He was touched by your videos and still, he searched endlessly for you through his connections in America , but to no avail.
It has been a week and Jungkook was at the 48th video.
"Annyeong Jungkook-ah,do you know where i am now?I'm at Namsan tower!Ah~its so cold here!"
You held the camera near the edge of the railings to show Jungkook the splendid and breath-taking view from the restaurant in Namsan Tower.Jungkook remembered,he really did.Namsan Tower was where the both of you had your first date and it was also where you had your first kiss.
"I'm in the restaurant at Namsan tower,but Jungkook-ah,do you know what date it is today?It is 24.11.2013.It's been a year since you proposed to me,so i guess this is our first year anniversary ?so,Happy First year anniversary,Jungkook-ah!.. ... Two years ago,do you remember when we hung locks here,we promised each other that we would celebrate every anniversary here and that the one who would be late for the date has to pay for the meal?Well,i guess this time it's your turn to pay.I've waiting for approximately 30 minutes but yet,i still don't see you.Aish,Jungkook-ah,you know... ... it's wrong to keep a girl waiting.You're coming right?"
Jungkook's heart swelled up.He could see it again-those tears that you tried so hard to cover up.He could see it clearly from his computer screen. Jungkook closed his eyes as he started hearing sobs from the computer speaker.Once again,you were crying because of him. Soon,he too, felt the water seep out of his eyes... ...
"I'm sorry Ri ae... ... "




Jungkook had awakened the next morning to realise that he had actually cried himself to sleep the previous night while watching your video.Rubbing his eyes and stretching his body,Jungkook gently moved the mouse to "wake up"his computer.The funny thing was - His computer was actually switched on the entire night,which meant that there was a program thay had been running in his laptop ever since last night till this morning when he woke up.To his surprise,the video which he had watched last night about you at Namsan Tower had not ended yet.Wait,how was it possible that the same video could be running throughout the night?Jungkook doubled checked if he had accidently clicked the replay function but no,as shocking as it was to him,the replay function was not activated at all .Could it be?Jungkook shook his head in denial.No,it couldn't be.It simply can't be.The 48th video you sent... ... could it possibly been playing the entire night?

 

 

 

Authors note :

it gets kinda confusing 

but story countdown !!!

3 more chapters keke 

and yeah 

silly Jungkook who regretted not taking Japanese

LOL 

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bubblypotaeto #1
Chapter 9: is there a sequel b/c there has to b I AM BALLING MY EYES RIGHT NOW OMG THIS IS SOOOOO GOOD BUT WHY DOES IT HAVE TO END LIKE THAT AHHH WHAT HAPPENED TO RI AE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
VASLKJ #2
Chapter 9: Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! You can NOT just leave it be!!!! HOW COULD YOU!? Continue the story please??! JUST DO IT! *^*
adleynaifa #3
Chapter 9: authornim . remember me ? haha . one of your insta follower - nuradlina_zri . firstly , i hate u . u made me cry damn much . i want sequel for this story . i want happy ending . huaaa . *cries . best one shot I ever read . lol . lastly, keep workig on your sequel . haha . i want it damn much . kbye .
BangtansFam #4
Chapter 9: I HATE YOU
YOU MADE ME CRY AND THEN MY MOM KEPT ASKING ME WHY
SEQUEL PLEASE
AND HOW DID RI AE EVEN LOSE HER MEMORY WHAT THE HECK
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foreverhappy218
#5
Chapter 9: Waaaah, daebak, daebak, DAEBAK! Such a great fic Author-nim! Btw, I'm one of your instagram followers! ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
wangjeon #6
Chapter 9: WHAT IS THIS?!!!! no no no how could she ? OMG! need an explaination.. :(
Shoe_syuu #7
Chapter 9: NOOOO A SEQUAL CHEEBAAAAAL THIS IS SOOO GOOOOD
LucyJung
#8
Chapter 9: Please dun say its the end!!!! I really love this! Please make a sequel! Im dying!! Please please!!
Byun_Yujin
#9
Chapter 9: What the is goin‘ on? please make a sequel so we can understand the story clearly. thank you.
luludamnmeen #10
Chapter 9: is that the end... i expect a happy ending tbh--