Chereads / Heartstrings Chronicles / Chapter 4 - Love's Journey Through Seasons

Chapter 4 - Love's Journey Through Seasons

-Zengyu Pov-

After a while, I got up before anyone woke me up. The sound of small birds around was like a song. I slowly got up and walked to the window. Last night's heavy rain brought new life to the trees. It rains less in Seoul in the middle of summer.

"Get up baby."

"I'm up. Halmoni, come in."

"Ah, today a beautiful rose woke up early. How are you, son?"

"Halmoni, after a while I got peace of mind."

"You're talking about that boy, aren't you?"

"Hmm. You know, Halmoni, I thought yesterday that I wish I had received the Yeop earlier. But now it's too late to change everything.."

"Zengyu, when are you going to tell that kid the truth?"

"What if I leave here without telling the truth? Does Halmoni think I'm selfish?"

"My children, when did I think about you like that? It's okay. Forget everything and be happy. The breakfast is ready, come and eat it."

"Halmoni, I have two more days to leave here, no, three more days. Do you mind if I go for a walk with that boy during those three days?"

"Zengyu, promise me that you will only be friends with that boy, because neither you nor I can change anything now."

"I promise Halmoni." I gave Halmoni a flying kiss waited for her to leave and picked up the phone. I only looked to see if he had a massage. I called him but there was no message..

"Good morning, are you still asleep, baby bear?"

"Hmm, I woke up to your call. What are you doing today?"

"There is no special work today. Shall we go shopping?"

"But you are sick, aren't you? Isn't it better if you rest today?"

"My dear bear, I'm fine. I'll give you the location. Be careful."

-Yeop Pov-

"Nuna, please open the door and talk to me now. I really didn't see you yesterday. I was worried at that time, Nuna."

"Why are you screaming so early in the morning? Let me get some sleep, brother."

"I made your breakfast. Get up and come eat. I called from your office. Your phone is not working."

"I turned it off and went to sleep. I'm tired of this job now. I need to find another place soon."

Both of us forgot all the fights and sat at the dining table as usual and thought about our daily problems.

"You willingly went to work in a channel, didn't you? Now why are you bored? Is there a boy bothering you?"

As soon as I said that, I realized that Nuna's eyes were looking at me with surprise.

"How did you say exactly?"

"If I don't understand my sister, who else will? Who is that boy?"

"Brother, that boy is actually a married man, but he always follows me. There are different types of flowers on my table. He is the one who should have called you."

"crazy man. Don't come home alone at night. Tell me when work is over and I will come with you."

"Hmm, not one. Who is that beautiful girl of yours?"

"She is just a friend of mine. She name is Zengyu. I met her through the app that mingu told me about."

"Brother, no matter how beautiful you are, be careful when dealing with girls. She is just a friend so I won't say anything more. But you should stay within your limits."

"Okay, I understand. I'm not doing wrong. trust your brother. I'm going on a trip with mingu today. When you finish work, give me a call and I'll come."

After finishing the conversation at the dinner table, I came to the room and quickly dragged myself to see Zengyu. I smiled when I saw her waiting for me near the Autumn mall.

As I met Zengyu near the Autumn mall on our third day together, I couldn't help but smile at the sight of her. She looked radiant with her hair fluttering in the autumn breeze.

"Hey," she said, her eyes lighting up as she approached. "Ready for another day of adventure?"

I nodded, taking her hand. "Absolutely. I have something special planned for us today."

We spent the day exploring the vibrant streets of Seoul, starting with the enchanting lotte world. We laughed, screamed on thrilling rides, and even won a stuffed animal at one of the games. It was clear we were both enjoying each other's company.

On our fourth day together, I took Zengyu to a candlelight dinner at a charming rooftop restaurant overlooking the city. The city lights danced below us, casting a warm glow on our faces.

As the night sky turned a deep shade of blue, Zengyu looked at me with affection in her eyes. "This is amazing, and so are you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

I reached across the table, taking her hand in mine. "I'm glad you think so," I replied, my heart pounding with emotion. "It's been an incredible journey with you."

Our fifth day was the most memorable of all. After a day of exploring Namsan and taking in breathtaking views of the city, we found ourselves on a quiet, starlit hill. The city below twinkled like a sea of diamonds.

Zengyu gazed at the stars, her eyes shimmering with wonder. "You know, I've never seen so many stars in my life," she said.

I turned to her, a smile on my lips. "There's something I've been wanting to do since the moment I met you." I leaned in, gently pressing a kiss to her forehead. Zengyu's eyes sparkled with delight.

The wind rustled through the trees, and for a moment, it felt like time had frozen. We embraced, standing together under the infinite expanse of the night sky.

As our lips met in a tender kiss, I realized that our love story was just beginning, and every moment we spent together was a new chapter in our journey through love and life.

A few days later...

Unexpected things scramble inside the mind. I have lost my self. what am I doing I still can't imagine. No, no, I did not make a mistake. No, She can't leave me. Why did She actually block me? What did I do wrong to her? My mind is asking myself questions. My heart is like a court. My heart, my heart, I can't bear this pain. How many days have I not eaten? when is today I do not remember.

"Brother, brother, please open this door, my baby! Please, my baby, open this door."

"Hello, Mingu, please come to our house soon. My brother won't open the room door. Oh, I'm scared, brother."

Nuna is crying asking for me from outside. But I can't get up.I can't face Nuna. Nuna Oh, I didn't do anything wrong. I can't open my eyes, I feel so cold.

"Nuna, your brother Miss you very much. Nuna, please come to your brother'. i can't breathe... Nuna.. please Come to me"

-Nunaa pov-

"Nuna, I'm mingu ,open the door"

Mingu was waiting as I hurriedly opened the door. I couldn't remember what to say. Mingu hurried to Yeop's room and knocked on the door several times. As there was no sound, he hit it hard and broke the door. When he and I entered the room, we could not believe our eyes.

"My God, Mingu, my brother has a high fever. Let's take him to the hospital soon."

I still don't know exactly what happened to my brother. What happened when I went to Busan? I still can't imagine. I am sitting in front of the hospital ward. The doctor hasn't come out yet.

"Is Yeop's guardian here?"

"Yes doctor, how is my brother?"

"Your brother hasn't eaten it in two days, he drank a lot of beer. So he had a panic attack. There's nothing to worry about. He just slept a little."

"Thanks, Doctor!"

I went to my brother. I touched his head slowly.

"Mingu! Tell me the truth. What's going on here?"

"Nuna, after he went to Namsan with Zengyu, that girl blocked him the next day. We don't know where She is. So we told him to forget it. Yeop said he going to Busan with you. So we didn't talk to him again."

"This boy didn't go to Busan with me, Mingu. How many days have I been away from this boy? Why can't he think about his sister, Mingu?"

"Nuna, don't cry now. Our Yeop is fine now. I will bring you something to eat. Sanyo will come here now."

I waited without batting an eye until Yeop woke up.

"Nuna...." As soon as I heard those words, my heart sank. I too had fallen asleep. I quickly began to caress his head.

"Yes, my brother. Your sister is with you."

Tears started glistening in his eyes.

"Nuna... I didn't do anything wrong, Nuna. Oh, I didn't do anything wrong."

"I know my brother is not doing anything wrong. So why is my brother crying?"

"Nuna, Zengyu left me, Nuna. She blocked me. I don't know where She is, Nuna. Where do I look for her, Nuna?"

"Don't cry now. I told you to be careful when working with girls. A girl doesn't need reasons to stop an affair. Maybe she has someone else. I don't know if she will open your hand because of that."

"Nuna.... what should I do?"

"Yeop, let's all delete that app. We don't need those girls. Let's keep working as we did in high school.. When we're old enough, our mothers will find someone for us."

"Mingu, since when did Sanwoo start telling such important stories?"

"Since the day Sanwoo's girlfriend left him, our Sanwoo has become a mature man."

"mingu, Sanwoo, nuna I'm sorry for scaring you. I'll never scare you again."

I watched Yeop talking to his friends. When our parents left us and went to heaven, I remembered my little brother who was in the hospital bed for two weeks. Even though I was not very old, I took care of him with love till today. My brother is afraid that someone he loves will leave him. Zengyu I don't know where you are. But my brother should not have suffered like this. I scolded Zengyu mentally.

Yeop Pov---

Summer has ended and Autumn has begun in beloved Seoul. All the trees in Seoul were colored with purple and yellow. All three of us worked hard with his university work. After the promise made at the hospital, all three of us were three single, handsome boys.

we thought of going to Hokkaido in Japan with the three of us and Nuna for winter vacation. I tried to forget everything with Zengyu, but those memories were always in my mind. But felt no pain.

Looking out the window of the canteen, I wrote what I felt in my Lattergrame.

"When the beautiful flowers of this world bloom

I know how beautiful those flowers look

That those flowers will die someday

So my favorite flower

I'm asking do you want to lose too?"

"Yeop, what are you doing there alone?" Mingu asked as he came towards me. I looked at him and smiled.

"Nothing, I finished the lectures earlier. So I stayed here and drank some banana milk."

"Ah, not the one. When I came, the security asked me to give you this."

"Me?" I picked up the cover and looked at it in surprise.. I have never received a parcel. I opened the envelope that was there. My eyes were surprised.

"Mingu, this has come from Zengyu."

"Read and see what's there."