At the same moment, when Justin was all ears, he got discontinued by the call, and I breathed relaxation and broke off the call before she picked up.
Soon Justin moved out of the apartment, I guessed the situation that it was his girlfriend, letting loose some giggles and diverting my attention towards the front view of the sunset.
"Hello?" Justin spoke on the ongoing call while taking small walks, "Hey," of course this was exciting to him as he got to fall in love a month ago, so it felt so new.
"Hey, how are you doing?" That girl asked on the other hand, "Good, how about you?" and the conservation went on the same way however news from his girlfriend made him freeze on the spot.
"I'm going back home, so before leaving I wanna meet you, babe," her tone was pleading which melted his heart and not whispering anything else he agreed to meet up.
"Let's meet tomorrow evening."
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"Hey, Mi-Sun?" I cheered when her figure caught my eye, hurried my steps towards her and pulled in a tight hug.
We all sat down and ordered the drinks, with that our gossips begin.
"You know Min would be coming in a few days," Bae spoke which made us surprised because it was so long that we even had conservation through call. Neither we got time for any greetings, "By the way, Tae-Hyun is also on his way," Mi-Sun spoke and I choked while sipping juice. "Oh my God, after so long we gonna be together, I missed you," Bae started to give us that sad look however the voice of him got our attention. I was happy for him, so without giving it a second thought, I jumped up in his arms, tightly hugging him.
"I missed you so much, chubby," I said and he caressed my back but his expression looked so different, "What happened?" I asked while pulling off and further we grabbed our seat, Tae greeting them with a side hug.
My expression changed when he ignored the question, so I decided to ignore him for the rest of the time, it's not like that I was upset with him for his denial but I didn't have a good time during the past month, shit, I had my reasons too but what was stopping him from calling me, I threw an unknowing look in his direction while thinking of reason that he might have faced while he was busy with them.
One hour passed,
"Okay guys, see you soon," Bae said, while getting out with Mi-Sun as they both had some work to finish up, now we both were left which ended up being an awkward moment in between.
"Alright, bye," his utterances surprised me, why was he ignoring me or what, but fast enough for me to grab his hand, asking him to have a talk with me, which he agreed easily however his looks did otherwise, "What's wrong with you? Why are you ignoring me?" finally I asked, still holding his hands in mine?
"It's nothing, just work you know," his excuse wasn't enough to fool me, "Oh, please cut it off, tell me," I forced again and for the whole time his sight didn't connect with mine.
"I know something is off with you, tell me Tae," now I knew that something was bothering him what I needed to what so that I could be of any help. There was him, not uttering anything.
"Alright, keep it up to you," now I was sad not because he wasn't telling the truth but he failed to share his troubles with me as he did before, without further utterances, paying the bill, I moved into the way to the parking area.
"I'm sorry," my steps paused at his words, I knew he would speak up but not this, and why was he apologising, so swirling around I looked at him.
Raising my eyebrow at him, "For what?" I moved near to him, as his expression was showed off the guilt. Stroking his hair, I grabbed the seat beside him. Cupping his face, I turned him towards me, now I could see his face clearly, "Look at me," I guided him and he did it gradually.
"Tell me what happened?"
Tae cleared his throat, and connected his sight with mine, "I'm sorry, I thought that the problems you were facing were because of me, I didn't dare to show up in front of you, and all this thinking tied me, and I'm sure that I am the reason behind so I'm sorry, I know I can't fix anything but I hope for the good," I felt his words and soon passed a smile towards him.
"Oh my God, are you serious? It's not like that and doesn't ever blame yourself for this, I love you, and that's what is important for me. And my family is all good now, brother and Ari are getting close, Papa is good as well, so what are you worrying for," said and hugged him sweetly, giving a head nod, he smiled too. I inhaled a deep breath and took his hand, walking in the direction of the car.
"Where are you taking me?" he asked.
I gave him an evil look, "Kidnapping you," and he chuckled loudly while climbing inside the car.
"I surrendered," he said and soon we moved towards the beach area in the city.
After fifteen minutes, we got out of the car, those chilled winds tossed my hair, tying them in a bun was the only thing left so I did and holding hands we walked near the beach, feeling the winds, and talked about random things, I was hoping to ask about Sung-Ho however something inside me kept me away from this so I didn't ask, might be when the time would be right. He might feel weird.
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"So, what happened? How's your new girlfriend?" I asked in a teasing tone while getting inside the living area.
"She is going back for some time, but I wanted to be with her when I wished for then she wouldn't be here," his voice hit the sad tone, and after so long I had an encounter with this side of him, although he was kinda cheering boy.
"Meet her before she takes off," I suggested to which he nodded and moved towards his room, might be love lost puppy. I chuckled.
Phone in my hands, while I was fighting with confusion whether to give him a call or not, what he would be busy with? These questions were eating me inside, however, the thought of Jin-Ae, crossed my mind, I wanted to know more about her, how she spent the last month, Is she mad at me?
And her thought made me give him a call, bringing the phone near to my ear, I waited for him for pick, while my steps hurried towards my room.
"Hello?" I said.
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Tae-Hyun was now the happiest person, spending time with her was the best thing for him, even though he still had feelings for her but the moment when he came to know Sung-Ho and her feeling towards each other was mutual, he started ignoring those feelings. He was watching her actions, playing with the water like a kid made him laugh the hardest out of happiness.
But soon he was interrupted by an upcoming call, pulling it out from his pocket, his eyes widen at the moment when realised that it was Sung-Ho.
He panicked because what if she caught him talking with him, but she was far away from him, so it was easy for him to pick this call. And he did.
***
"What's up?" I asked him hesitating while trying to continue the conservation over the phone. But then I was relaxed after noticing his tone, seemed like he sounded happy.
"I just called you because I couldn't stop myself away from knowing more about Jin-Ae," I said while my tone sounded like a nervous child.
He giggled.
"That's what I guessed," he whispered.
"Tell me what you want to know," he added, clearing up my throat, I started to ask how this time was for her.
***
I was feeling the euphoric feeling, feeling the cold water hit my bare skin, playing with water healed my pain, it sounds weird to me but couldn't do anything, but I diverted my eyes towards Tae, and that was the time when I noticed him talking on a call.
He wasn't that far, so might be if I shout, he would be able to hear, and he was also moving in my direction which made me put less effort into shouting.
"TAE, COME HERE, WHAT ARE DOING THERE? WE WERE SUPPOSED TO ENJOY OUR TIME," I put in all my energy.
He looked towards me.
***
I was busy talking with him about her, but soon a voice called him, I sounded similar to ears, so without putting any guess, I asked him straight.
"Is it Jin-Ae?" I didn't know what got inside me, I mumbled her name, might be it was someone else, but as she was revolving in mind, so her name slipped from my tongue.
For a few seconds, he didn't utter any words, "Do you wanna listen to her voice?" his question heightened my heartbeats, I nodded while my eyes softened, realising it was her.
"Please,"
"Be quiet, I don't want her to know that I'm in contact with you,"
"Alright, I got you."
And I stayed silent, waiting for her voice, I was eager to listen to her, I got attentive even more than I was talking about her with him.
*Whom are you busy with my chubby? huh? Aren't you here to enjoy the time with your beautiful friend* her voice, her words, I craved for more, but something before caught my attention, "Are they dating?" but soon relaxed when she mentioned him as her friend.
"I was busy with work," he said, I laughed at his lie but made sure not to be too loud.
*Oh, then I want you to cut this call and spend time here* she again whispered, but some noise dropped in her ears, might be she snatched it from him, to end the call.
***
I wanted him to enjoy the time here at the beach, but he was busy with someone else, I complained and after snatched the phone from him, wishing to end the call.
But I was beyond shocked when the contact came into my sight, was he talking with him? So many questions dropped in my head.
*Sung* it was hard to guess that it was him, but it seemed that it was him by name, so I decided to speak up while bringing it near to the ear.
"Hello?"