43: Weekend with The Idol
12Years Earlier,
Geru Town Northwest Park,
Third Person POV,
The sun rays illuminated by the layers of leaflets twinkling with their warm gentle embrace over the pairs as the young girl's devoted fingers trot through waves of the inky brunette sea, fingertips tickling frailly as those fingers assemble the mass of hair, tugging it carefully, curling her lips upwards smiling slightly as her big doe dark orbs compile filled with affection
The enthusiastic Vanilla fragrance sedates tingling others' senses a small laugh thrilled out of her chest to see how eager the younger is
"You're too harsh Fate. Be gentle " she whined playfully sitting up, making the younger pause
"Sorry, Destiny" the young girl mumbled looking down withdrawing her hands back and resting them on her lap clutching the hem of her dress
she wasn't trying to be harsh, she was just eager...
"But I like it " the elder spoke grasping the other's hand, gently stroking circles with her thumbs knowing this will erase her discomfort " you can do anything with my hair "optimistic words wane a ton of anxiousness " Just be Gentle, okay" she smiled reassuringly
The young damsel gawked through her dark eyelashes fluttering "Okay" musing the elder's smile
Grinning mischievously the elder yanked her upon grabbing her forearm provoking an outcry in abrupt pain. The hasty friction on her wounded forearm cause the sliting marks to bleed, again.
Her gummy smile withered as wrath lit up in her gut "who did it?" Her tone was quiet but not forbearance
The belief of someone harming her friend inflicts a flame of rile. Usually, she hides it knowing it maybe scare the others but this was unbearable.
"N-n-no-one" the young damsel strumbled words, eyes gleaming with moisture the eye contact with the elder breathed with anger. she doesn't want it. the same tone that her father used is now on the person's lips she adores most
"Fate?" She shivered at the call. "Hey?" delicate hands fondle her atremble palms "it's okay you don't have to answer" the gentle tone was soothing " but it needs to be treated. Did your father know?" She nods
"yet he didn't do anything!" jolting at the yell she tried to pull her hands from the grasp however the grip fasten "Sorry, I won't yell. You wait here I will be back"
Waiting...she did, leaning her small back against the wooden bench closing her eyes, breathing with a rhythm of tone she hums, wrapping her hand around her forearm.
Within a brief moment of calmness, the elder's footsteps could be heard she open her eyes to be greeted by a smile, a smile that she cherishes, a smile that gives a warm fuzzy feeling in her stomach
When the elder close kneeled a little on the ground in front. Holding her hands out mentioning the young damsel to give her forearms, carefully limber fingers used something for her wounds earning whimpers at tormenting sensations. Her warm breath blows on the gashes " it's okay it will be fine" she cooed.
The younger one melted at the vigilance, cheeks warmed up seeing how benevolent her 'Destiny' is. heart, simmered with a fondness for the elder that has been increasing every day, since they meet.
Years have gone by since she feels tender, and safe by someone and now there is a person who cares for her other than her mother.
Even though she knew when she reach home her father will probably beat her again maybe until she passes out perhaps, worse till she dies.
yet right now she doesn't care about it. this is something she yearns for, her back is throbbing with the other results of her father's assaults of the previous nights still she keeps it hidden
Her friend would be disgusted if she ever came to know about her scars, they're ugly, and they hurt.
Dressing her forearms the elder sits beside brushing her fingers on them to make sure there is no pain " I'm sorry for losing my rage on you. You don't hate me right? Do you Fate?" she implores gazing at the bandages
Blinking twice Fate gains her tranquility 'hate' four later words implying deep awful meaning
How can she hate someone who claps her heart, twists her soul make her laugh? Who makes believe she is enough, she is worthy and the pain. Oh how much she forgets about all the pain she gets.
And that smile of her 'Destiny' that smile that makes an atheist like her believe that angels do exists
"Never"
"Really?"
"Yes, I will never hate you. Never" she smiled Leaning her head against the elder's arms
"Thank you" the elder mumbled aware that it will be left unheard by the younger, she close her eyes listening to the faint snoring rejoicing the heartsease she gets
At times she wonders if her friend gets enough sleep at her home or if there is something wrong with her family. Nevertheless, she never forces me to get an answer. Cause when it comes to her dearest temptation Jennie Hang Kim chooses to be only 'Destiny' for her.
'maybe one day you will trust me enough to show every color you have Fate... until then may our time wait'
★★★★
SUNDAY,
Fate's POV,
"Im not gonna do this fucking shit!" The idol grimace at me staring at the bicycle
"First no swearing in front of the Lee household second stop being a scary cat,"
"Im not being scary cat your being ridiculous this thing doesn't even have a safety belt what if I fall and die!"
"What?" I laughed. die? but cleared my throat when I saw she is being serious. "Jennie you have your own safety belt"
She frowned tapping her foot impatiently "and where it is ?"
Gesturing my pointer finger to myself I smile "Here, I'm your safety belt won't let you fall" my assuring words only get an eye roll
"yeah right!" she spat those words and turned to go inside
"Wait I thought you said let's go walked around the town lapping up to the atmosphere?" I jogged to follow her "Jennie!", grabbed her wrist bringing her spin around to meet her pooling brown orbs vague from any emotion a shiver run down my spine sometimes she do scare me, carefully I take my hand back "I-I'm sorry."
Why I'm even apologizing for it? Jerry was right in the morning I am being a 'whipped ass '.
The only thing I wanted since the morning is to spend time with her the more get the more I want. neddy, maybe I am. Eating the breakfast that she cooked
Dealing with Jerry's glares and 20 Questions when I thought this afternoon will be exhausting. She is the one who came up to me when I was helping Miss Lee since she was happy to see us together, she nudges me off mouthing " You should get your girl."
Thankfully Jennie didn't hear it otherwise there would have been a death certificate signed by me.
Guess we have to stay home now
"Fate?" Her palms hold my arms " I can't go barefoot you know I need shoes."
Shoes?
I look down at her feet " oh i-I thought you-" before I could utter she placed her index finger on my lips
"You worry and talk too much " slowly her finger traced down to my jaw " stop doing that or I have to find a way to shut you " my eyes went wide as she smirked and walk inside " close your mouth you will catch a fly Honey"
What!
Hopefully, no one sees that I peek around and saw Miss Lee staring at me, facepalming myself I groaned "Please don't say it "
She chuckled " I'm not saying anything, just amusing how much she affects you"
"It's not like that!"
"Yeah, keep saying that, and one day maybe I will believe you. Honey..." She purred I swear to God Jerry learned this from her.
After Jennie came back wearing an ivory floral printed dress, her hair tied up into a neat bun, with few stands lose along her nape without make up. she looks so... beautiful in them I can't help but admire how pure the idol can look in everything even if it wasn't Her 'Chanel' or 'Gucci'.
An angel.
"She is pretty, isn't she ?" Miss Lee asks slightly teasing tone she is the one who brought it from the market in the morning
"Yes. very" I answer truthfully
As we waved our hands Miss Lee says bye to us with a wink that was for me "take care Honey"
I sighed she won't stop doing that " we will be back soon "
"So where are we going?" Jennie asks settling one hand wrapped around my waist and the other stayed on my shoulder
"No idea"
"Sounds fun." She scoffed
I chuckled " Your shaking " her hands were trembling
"It has just been years since I-
" Jennie" placing my hands over hers caressing it tenderly to make her relaxed " if you don't want it, we can just walk " I pledged
Her grip tightened over my waist " No, I trust you"
"I won't break it. Now hold on tight my majesty"
The pleasing wind blows as I speed up her head leaning on my shoulder blades. Taking turns carefully we passed the soil roads eyeing the barriers which occur for crops sometimes when we passed the farmers who know the Lee family they would kindly smile. I could sense her eyes thoroughly shifted along with curiosity
Wonder what she is thinking right now but didn't ask. Whatever she is thinking she is in deep thought Her emotions...
Are like an art sometimes I understand them and sometimes I don't but they retain deep meanings.
Sometimes I can see how she distracts others by showing happiness and her calm composed self then again hiding how dark and sad she is but; as emotions are like art even with her sadness, the darkness she is still a masterpiece
A masterpiece that I could never have for myself
We head into the town I pulled in front of a similar bistro with Jennie following behind she hasn't spoken anything since we reached the town
"Jennie?" I called she hummed " you know this one is one of my favorite places you would love the food " pausing aside at the door I gazed at her she only nods
What the...is she giving a silent treatment now
Thankfully there was no one inside except that old granny who always sit next to windows with an empty seat in front. The front seat is for her husband, he died a few years but sometimes she would come here to spend her evening with one price-sugar-free cake and a black coffee, reading a book for giving her company.
'Sometimes when people become memories, the memories become our treasures '
" Luna Unnie!?" I called out
Luna lkari Haught officer Haught's daughter owns this small bistro with her loving husband, father, and two beautiful children
This is one of the comfiest places where I love to spend my time. Safe from the unwanted audience and the eyes of pitiful people who know half of my childhood.
"Fate?" A woman past her 30s came into my sight, her chocolate bloom eyes meets mine with a genuine smile " oh look at you glowing up already come here and give your sister a hug"
I reached forward and she gave me a bone-crushing hug. But it didn't last long more than just a few seconds as Jennie cleared her throat
Looking behind I found the idol-piercing gaze on Luna's hands they are still wrapped around me. Faintly her step moved toward us
"Mind let her go" Her voice was calm colder than before
" umm, sure. Wait you're Jennie Hang Kim right?"
"Yes, Now you mind" she mentions again
I pulled back out of the embrace and stood beside Jennie, her hands gradually holding mine. I look at her yet her eyes were still on Luna who doesn't seem to be bothered by the intimidating stare she is receiving
"My kids would love to see you in real!" Luna explained " Luke, Liam!" Yelling for her sons she looks at Jennie " please can you give them an autograph, it will mean a lot "
"Of course, it is always nice to meet fans " she replied, smiling.
"Mom?" The 7 years old twin brothers stood aside at the counter peeking out to see their mother. Their eyes fall upon me "Fate!!"
"Hey, chams!" I open my arms bending a little, and hug them with the same force they retrieve
"We missed you" Liam uttered over my shoulder
"Aww, I miss you guys too"
"I-i-is t-that j-j-Jen-san?" Luke stuttered
I look at Jennie who stood there without any motion "Hey?" She spoke
The kids were awestruck staring at Jennie if she is real or not until the braver one Liam move ahead bowing his head "Hello, My name is Liam Ikari your loyal fan can you please give us your autograph ma'am " He greets asserting his point
His brother attends beside him leaning his head "i-i-Im...l-l-Luke i-i-Ikari". Usually, Luke doesn't stutter but sometimes when he gets anxious his speech disorder involuntarily makes him pause
Jennie smiled " My name is Jennie Hang Kim it's nice to meet you" she bowed "Liam, Luke before the autograph you guys won't mind giving me a snack, will ya?" she implored softly
They look up and smile widely a tint of peach blush on their rotund cheeks, eyes brimming with adoring "yes!" Holding Jennie's hands, she let them carry her to begin to journey with the little pair
She disappears forwards at the corner tables of the bistro. Hopefully, she won't get bored by the kids, after all, they're truly a gentleman
"So, friend... with an idol?" Luna took a glance at the kids and the idol who was laughing with them signing a small notebook and nodding her head as Luke was explaining something
"It's a long story "
"Glad to see you having a healthy life " she gave a sad look
"Don't get too emotional Unnie it's just the beginning."
Maybe.
Later on, when we leave the bistro Jennie was happy I came to know one thing The Idol Jennie Hang Kim loves kids the way she was talking to the twin brothers telling them about how much they should eat vegetables otherwise the vegetables would take revenge.
How she was impressed by Luke's knowledge of space and planets when he was explaining about different types of spacecraft she was listening amusingly while eating and I simply watch them carefully clarifying some words as Luke stutters in some phrases. The kids didn't bore her they rather bestow her with delightful nature.
"We should come to visit them again" she spoke as we keep walking on the side path
It was already past evening the streetlights lit up by the sides and the idol didn't want to ride a bicycle so we end up walking, the moon followed us over
"Sure, they loved your visit," I said taking a quick look at her hands which are encircled around my arms allotting with her warmth "was it your first time meeting with little fans?"
"Yeah, I bearly get a chance to meet kids as the company doesn't allow us to meet our fans because sometimes things get bad "
I nod remembering the moment when a fan leaped himself on Ruth shoving the bodyguards and Jennie slapped him in front of the media that issue could have been getting worse however Amy manage it.
We came across the streets of Northwest Park. The park where the first time I Fate Adierson meet Jennie Hang Kim.
Jennie's grip around my arms fastened I wanted to ask her if she wanted to go inside maybe for one walk just so I can see her in the same place
"Fate, How was your childhood?"
I paused . she did too
Childhood... millions of memories flashed through my head
"It was delightful," I said beginning to walk with her. It was true it was delightful when she was there
"Good to hear"
"What about yours?"
"Nice"
''Only nice?" She hummed
"I made a friend here." She stated her eyes sparkled when she mention 'friend' peering at an arch wall. I followed her gaze finding the same place in the garden where I used to sit.
We cross the park and enter the village area
I smiled " oh really and here I thought I am your only friend."
"You are" she answered with serenity
Am I, Jennie?
"Do you remember your friend's name?"
"I can never forget "
My heart slowly picked up its peaced
" oh, really what was the name?"
I know this is a risk but at least I would get to know if it was just me always with butterflies dawdling alone in the middle of the nowhere
"F-- **RING**
" Sorry I have to take this"
"Yeah. Sure talk to him must have something important" for ruining my peace
Jeremy the fortunate guy alive took my opportunity away!
Seriously just when she's about to say my name!
If glares could burn that smartphone she is holding right now while talking to her boyfriend beside me would have burned. She is not even holding my hands right now
Rude.
'You need to stop craving more than just this newborn friendship .'
It's not my fault that she is giving me hopes
'She is not. it's you who want it. Not her '
Fine. Maybe I am just a lovesick
Or should I get a lead as Oliver said
A boy? Maybe some guys are not that bad
'How about a girl?'
No.not a girl
'If she's pretty?'
No one is more pretty than Jennie
'With that attitude your thinking about getting a lead'
"Fate?"
It's not that I just...never get attracted to anyone
"Fate?"
"Yah! Fate are you even listing!"
"For the love of God Jennie, I'm not deaf!"
Not yet.
The idol gave me a look, intense look.
Plan abort not getting into anything until next year
"Sorry, about that"
My apologies get an eye roll, her hand wrapped around mine yanking me closer
"I told you not to think too much "
"Sorry. A little hard to follow " I breathed out " you finish talking to...him?"
More like got time for me
"Yes"
"So...what he said?" That wasn't what I wanted to ask but I did
"He was just worried cause I didn't call him"
My brows frowned "you didn't Why ?"
She stops "Because I only wanted to be with you" she voiced I stare down into her eyes brown orbs soothing with tenderness as eyelashes let them close
Oh lord How badly I wanted to kiss them
'She still has a boyfriend, don't forget '
Sadly.
"We should go fast. I'm hungry"
Not for food, for sure.
She smirked "Yeah, let's go, Honey"
I just said it out loud.
Again!
My heart is boosting up because of her 'Honeybees'
This girl would be the death of me, in a good way.