16 His Explanation
My eyes boost and my entire body feels luminous and relaxes as I glimpse the spectacular view. We arrive in a fresh small pond and enormous woods around the area and at the side of the pond, it has a swing and a bench that we could sit down. From far, it has a wooden small bungalow that really stands the place.
I'm so delighted when watching this glorious location and my sanity replenishes with excitement. I turn around to glance at Taehyung, who's grinning at me
"How did you know this place?" I ask as he clutches my hand and pulls me into the bench. I take a deep breath to feel the breeze cross all over my body.
I flinch when feeling the coldness inside my body. Taehyung offers me his jacket but I refuse to take it. Then, he removes his jacket and places it over my shoulder even, I refuse his offer.
'Well, he is a polite man.' I thought to myself
"I found this place 10 years ago. Someone truly dear to my heart brought me here, and she said that this was her favorite spot." He says with a gloomy voice.
His story with a hint of grief and his despair pass-through my heart yet I'm not hurt, more like sympathy.
"What happened to her?" I ask. He glances at me as his hand nudges my left thigh.
"She... she's fine now and has a better life." He mumbles as he smiles although his smile can't conceal the sadden inside his ocean blue eyes.
"That's good then. How could she find this beautiful place? I wish I found it first before her." I assert with a disappointment in my voice.
The cold breeze flutters my brown long hair and flows into my face.
"This is the coolest place I've ever seen. There's also a cabin in the middle of the woods. It's cool!" I exclaim.
"She pleaded to build the cabin in the forest and when she feels miserable, she has a cabin to stay with."
There are love and happiness from his words as his ocean blue eyes glimmer whilst glancing at the cabin. He stands up and picks the flowers on the side of the house. I glance back to the pond and have a moment with nature whilst waiting for him to come back.
Within a minute, he appears and his right hand is hiding behind his back. He sits and places the pink chrysanthemum into the crook of my right ear. I smile and caress the flower.
"You are so beautiful Minsoo." He mutters with a smile on his face. I glance away to suppress my blushed face. His palm touches my chin and faces him.
"Don't hide yourself Minsoo. I want to see you." He whispers as he stares at me intensely. I push his hand out of my chin and glare at him.
"Don't exploit your glamorous words on me. It doesn't buy me anymore Taehyung. You hurt me, remember?" I exclaim, striving to endure my emotions out of my heart. Not now.
"Minsoo." I sigh and stand up but he grips my arms to stop me.
"Don't go Minsoo, please?" He pleads.
I meet his gaze.
"Taehyung, I... let me go. You have Amia in your life. Thank you for bringing me here." I whisper.
My voice filled with sadness and disappointment. I attempt to shove his hand on my arms but he's not letting it go.
"Please Minsoo, I just want to explain." His head crouches to my stomach as he wraps his arms around my waist. I nudge his arms away from me and sit beside him.
"Will you promise to tell me everything?" I raise a question. He bites his lips, hesitates to respond.
"I...I'll explain but not everything."
"Why not?" I ask.
"There's a scenario that it's not my job to tell. I'll explain about neglecting you and Amia. Is that okay?" I nod and give up to ask more. He wouldn't let out nonetheless.
"Let's start about you and Amia."
"A...amia was my childhood friend and kind of likes me so I offered her an opportunity to be together even if I have someone in my heart. It didn't work out so I broke up with her 5 years ago and walked away broken-hearted. She came back because I need her help...to...my work and... she wants to annoy you and I took advantage of her game to see your reaction." He says as he looks away while scraping his nape, looking nervous on what I'll react. That makes me punch him on his chest. He winces and coughs continuously so I stroke his back to ease him.
"W... why did y...you do that?" He stutters.
"You deserve to be punched, Taehyung. I'm so devastated by seeing you with her! I hate you!" I yell as I cross my arms whilst sorting a pout on my lips. He chuckles and nuzzles me from behind.
"I'm sorry Minsoo." He pleads but I push his arms.
"We are not done yet! You need to explain why you neglected me."
"About that... How should I say this? I can't explain to you everything but please trust me and after this, I will make it up to you." I sigh.
"Okay. I agree."
"Okay... I...I made a pledge to the person that I... I need to... forbear my chance... and dawdle to love you. I should respect that." He clarifies but it's not enough for me to convince myself. Nevertheless, I agree and trust his words.
"It is not clear but I'll trust you I guess but promise me that you will make up for me, " I utter as my lips curve a smile.
"I promise but also promise me that you keep this secret to anyone, including your friend of yours."
"Why?" I ask.
"It's not the time for us but I can't take it anymore. I can't hurt you again. Once is enough." He says as he holds both hands.
"Would you pr—" My phone vibrates into my pocket and sees Jungmin calls.
I heave a deep sigh before placing back inside my pocket.
"Why don't you answer it?" He asked. I push his hands away and my eyes glance at the clear blue sky. All my tears rush down my cheeks.
"I... I can't face or talk to them yet." I stutter.
"Is it because of the riot in the hallway?" I nod. He caresses my cheeks to wipe all my tears. Once again, I feel a vibration inside my pocket.
"You should take that call. He's worried about you."
"She started the fight and I was defending myself to her and I feel betrayed when they didn't believe in what I said." He listens to my rants even if he doesn't say anything. My heart feels with relief when releasing the heavy emotions inside me.
My phone vibrates again and decides to pick my phone. My eyes narrow as I glance at the screen and it's unknown.
"I'm with a friend Jun—" I feel a shiver down my spine when a girl speaks on the other line. Taehyung glances at me worryingly. I give him a smile and walk away.
"Who's this?" I ask politely.
"I want to tell you something." She replies yet she doesn't answer my question.
"Okay? Tell me your name before telling me what you want to say" I reply
A shiver rushing through my spine when hearing her chuckle.
"Such a brave princess. I'm nobody, princess so you don't need to know my name. You wanna know what happened 10 years ago?" She mumbles whilst laughing.
My heart thumps as my body unconsciously falls on the grounds.
Suddenly, my head throbs and clenches my hair to reduce the pain. Someone calls me from behind. "Minsoo! Are you okay?!" I pick Taehyung's voice, yet there are no words coming out of my mouth. He carries me into his arms.
[You fall in love with an angel!? You know that falling in love with an angel is forbidden!]
A blur man's figure appears inside my head and talks with… Me? What memories is that? Does it even exist? The real question, why me?
