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Chapter 14 - Something That We Can't Control

She wondered around the city without a reason. Just wondering around and reminiscing all the sweet memories. Just like that, she smiled by herself and felt happy for a while.

At the same time, in another place, someone was worried finding her everywhere he could think of. He called her many times but her phone was turned off. Finally, he thought of a place. He went there and saw her standing under the tree looking up the sky. He sighed in relief and went towards her. It seems like she was lost in her thoughts and didn't realize his presence. He just looked at her until she snapped out of her thought and saw the person beside her. She jumped out of shock.

"OMG, you scared me! Since when you're here?"

"Not long ago. What are you doing here, sis?" They both walked to the bench and sat down.

"Did you remember when we first met?" Sung Ki nodded.

"At that time, I was questioning about my purpose of living. What do I really want and many things. I was so sad that I felt suffocated inside since I kept all of that to myself. Then, I met you by accident. Because of that incident, you became closer to me and learned many things about me and until today, I'm very thankful to you for always being there for me." Both of them enjoyed their time together in silence.

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Yong In took her phone and dialled her best friend's number.

On the phone call:

Yong In: Hey, Jina. Are you free right now?

Jina: Yeah. Why?

Yong In: I want to talk to you.

Jina: I'm listening.

Yong In: I think I realized my true feelings. True feelings towards Sung Ki.

Jina: Thanks God! Finally, you found out about it.

Yong In: But, he's dating someone else.

Jina:... That... I can't say anything. Actually, I felt really weird when you told me that he confessed to Ji Mi. I mean, yes, Ji Mi is a good girl. She's quite pretty too. But, I thought he likes you all this time.

Yong In: Maybe I realized it too late. It's okay. At least I found out about it. But the thing is I hope this feelings can go away. It can't be there. I'm keeping a distance with him for now.

Jina: I'm happy that you finally realized it but at the wrong time.

Yong In: I'm thinking of leaving this country after graduate from high school. I can further my studies overseas.

Jina: How about you come here? There's a lot of top universities here too. And there's me too.

Yong In: I can think about it. Besides, it's all still in plan. I haven't made any decision yet.

Jina: Take your time. If you decide to come here, I'll welcome you with all my heart.

Yong In: Thanks, Jina.

Jina: Don't mention it. We're best friends, right? Friend in need is a friend indeed.

Yong In: Then... Talk to you later. Bye.

Jina: Bye. Take care.

Yong In hang up the call and smiled while looking at her phone. She got out of her room to the living room where her parents are watching television. She sat with them.

"Mom, dad. I have something to discuss with you both." Her parents lowered the volume of the television and focused on their daughter.

"What is it, Yong In?"

"I'm planning to further my studies in Japan after graduate from high school."

"Good! It's a nice opportunity for you. While studying, you can also travel around other people's country." Mr. Kim said without thinking.

"Aish, you're a girl. How can you go to other country alone?" On the other hand, Mrs. Kim aren't supporting her.

"I'm not alone, mom. Jina is there. She will take care of me there."

"Jina?"

"Yeah, Jina. The friend I met when I went to student exchange program last year."

"Oh. Darling, it's okay then. She has a friend there." Mr. Kim assured his wife.

"Alright then. Anything you want." Mrs. Kim gave up.

"Yeay! Thanks, mom!" Yong In quickly hugged her mom tightly.

"Thanks, dad too." She hugged her father after that. Then, she ran to her room. Her parents watched over her while smiling.

Yong In took her phone and texted Jina.

'It's decided. I'll go to Japan! See you there then.' She smiled excitedly and went to sleep.

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Sung Ki was feeling sad since he haven't been in contact with his sister for a few days already. When he went to her home in the morning, she already went to school and after school, he went to find her again at class but she already left. He wanted to meet his sister badly but he need to accompany his girlfriend. Since his sister ignored him, his girlfriend became his new tutor.

"Sung Ki, how about we go on a date today. Have a rest for a day instead of studying. How does it sound?" Ji Mi said as they were walking together to school.

"It's up to you." Then, they arrived at the school and parted to their own classes.

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Yong In have been focusing on her studies these days as a preparation of her exam to go overseas. And as she expected, by doing that, she completely forgot about Sung Ki for a while but when she wasn't doing anything, he came running in her mind.

She got many messages from Sung Ki actually but she ignored all of it.

'Sis, where are you?'

'Sis, we haven't met for days now. I miss you.'

'I guess you're really busy since you haven't reply to me. It's okay. I understand it. Your exam is just around the corner. Good luck in advance! Don't forget to eat on time. Health is more important.'

'I bet you forgot that you're my tutor. Maybe because you're too busy. I'm doing good with my studies and Ji Mi is also helping me, so you don't need to worry. Just focus on your things.'

She read all of that and she felt a little guilty for disappearing just like that. But, that's the best she can do. She's afraid that if she met him, she would change her mind and won't leave.

"I'm sorry, Sung Ki. I'm not a good sister to you." She whispered to herself.