a new friend

AREUM'S POV

I cried I cried until my tears were dried up. I cried not because I told him those things I was holding inside me but because even after telling him everything, when I told him I'll leave him he didn't stop me. He let go of me so easily. Maybe he was also fed up with me. I wiped off my tears but they kept falling.

Areum- Why can't I control my emotions this time?

- It's not something you can control.

I looked up and saw a tall man standing in front of me wearing black top to bottom. His face was covered by a mask. But he seemed familiar.

-didn't recognize me?

Areum- Lee Soojin.

I said and sniffed a little. He gave one tissue.

Soojin- You look like a 5 years old kiddo who has a runny nose all time.

I gave him a glare and take the tissue to wipe my runny nose. He sat beside me and hand me one ice cream.

Areum- What is this for?

Soojin- I don't know. I saw you crying like a kiddo while sitting outside the conventional store. I thought the shopkeeper didn't give you ice cream. So, I thought why don't I do a good deed to the girl who almost ruins my image with a fake storyline?

Areum- Wow, that was great of you.

Soojin- Do you want the ice cream or not?

I took that ice cream from him and started eating. Actually, I have a weak spot for ice cream. And I don't think he is a bad one to have ice cream with.

Soojin- so got rejected.

Areum-No

Soojin- Then, did your mom kick you out because you always fight around for one guy?

Areum- I don't live with my parents.

Soojin- Then, did that nerd-

I glared at him and gulped down. I guess he is scared of me now. I don't know I wanted to laugh seeing his white and blue face.

Soojin-I-i mean Y-ye Joon and you ended your relationship?

I chuckled sadly and looked up at the sky.

Areum- We never shared any relationship.

Soojin- I thought you love him, seeing the way you saved him at the party anyone could tell that you love him. Then why did you end up?

Areum- I am just tired. Tired of waiting for him to see me when his eyes are on someone else. Tired of balancing my thoughts and plans. Tired of being the only one in love. 3 years, 8 months passed by but he doesn't even see me as a friend.

Soojin gave me a sorry look and I smiled sadly.

Areum- They said if you can wait for someone till death, that means it's true love. But what to do when the person you love doesn't even value your presence in his life.

Soojin- Do you blame him?

Areum- Even if I want, I can't blame him. He never gave me hope that he will love me or move on from Laira. He likes her for 6 years and the way he still looks at her hurts me. It kills me every time when I saw him stealing glances at her's when she is busy. Maybe, Laira is right. It will take her a few days to win him while it took me more than 3 years.

I sighed. I could feel my heart was lighting as I was letting out my thoughts.

Areum- She said she can make him the king of the music industry, while I am just no one. Yeah, I am no one to him. After all, he is Kang Ye Joon, the only heir of Kang's empire.

Soojin- WHAT? THAT GUY IS THE HEIR OF KANG EMPIRE? IMPOSSIBLE.

Areum- Speak normally. People will recognize you.

I said while looking and Soojin calmed himself down.

Soojin- How do you know? I heard their heir is studying in the USA with his girlfriend.

Areum- That was to avoid any type of problem. Even he, himself doesn't know that he is the heir.

Soojin- Then how do you know?

Areum- I have gotten a 1 million dollar investment from Kang Investment as me and my team won the startup competition. So the day after you and Laira insulted him at the party-

I saw when I mentioned that he looked down. He was guilty for sure. I knew he was guilty. This is what his father taught him. How do I know? Well, I have seen Mr.lee many times in real accidentally. I saw him traveling with normal people, eating street foods, and once he even helped me when I almost got into an accident.

Areum- I saw an old man eating with Ye Joon in the study cafe. I found him familiar yet his looks were really different. I spotted a ring which I even saw in Mr. Kang Hansol's hand every time I meet him. And my all doubts cleared when I saw the same family picture in Ye Joon's social media account and Mr. Kang Yoo Song's cabin/

Soojin- that means I b-beaten the o-only s-son of Ka-Kang Y-Yoo S-song. I am dead. If my father knows then he will surely disown me.

He dramatically wiped of his unsee tears as I let out a chuckle.

Soojin- But don't you think Kangs will attack you?

Areum- I don't think so. Why will they attack me? It's not like I did anything to him. I just set him free.

Soojin- Why? I mean who knows what if he was planning to fall in love with you?

Areum- You don't plan to fall in love. It just happens. Looks like the articles are right about you.

Soojin- What articles?

Areum- That you never dated. That's why I was planning to use the headline,'' THE NATION'S MODEL LEE SOO-JIN IS FOUND IN THE HOTEL ROOM WITH LA JEWELS PRINCESS LAIRA KIM.''

He facepalms himself as I just looked at him innocently.

Soojin-That would be a piece of amazing news for the public. But not for me.

I giggled looking at his pissed face.

Soojin- Are you on your period?

Areum- No.. why?

Soojin- Then why do you have mood swings?

Areum- That's not my fault.

Soojin- Then my fault?

Areum- No. It's just I don't think I can blame Ye Joon that why he never loved me. Also, I have to keep my words. Remember what I said at the party.

Soojin- you will buy the whole LA JEWEL EMPIRE IN 2 YEARS. which is impossible.

Areum- I don't think so. If God wants then anything is possible. Like, have you ever thought, after such a weird first meeting, we will meet again and I'll tell you about my sad love story while having ice cream.

He shook his head.

Soojin- true though...

I smiled at him and looked up to the sky.

Areum- If Ye Joon is meant for me, we will be together again.

He looked at me and smiled.

Soojin- I doting on you.

I chuckled and took the final bite of ice cream, Sometimes we have to let go of something we love, for the better and best one. Maybe someday, somewhere I will be in Ye Joon's arms.

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