Unforgettable Fond [MiChaeng Fanfic]

Chapter 22

Chaeyoung

"Are you going back to stay with me, now?"

Jihyo asked when she saw me waiting for her outside the house.

I don't want to go home yet.

"I just missed you."

I said and smiled but I received a hit from her.

"You looked so happy Chaeyoung, let's go inside."

She said and guided me to her house.

I don't know if she meant it as sarcasm.

It's 9 PM.

"Spill."

Doc Jihyo said when she handed me a beer.

I looked at her frowning and acted to spill the beer on her table.

"Chaeyoung, you're really in a good mood today."

She pointed out again but I just smiled.

Am I happy?

"By the way, That Tzuyu friend you said you're staying with? She came to the hospital before I went out.

She knew me and even asked me if I knew where you are."

Jihyo said. I frowned. Ah, it must be because I told Tzuyu about the friendship I have with Jihyo.

"Yeah. She knows you. I told her about you."

I answered. Jihyo nodded.

"But I think I saw her somewhere before, I just forgot where."

She said again and tried thinking.

I finished the first can of beer. My mind is in haywire but my heart is clearly still for Mina.

"So, how's Mina?"

Doc Jihyo asked while drinking on her first beer.

"Yeah. She's fine."

I answered while playing with the chips.

"You know what? There's something wrong with you these past few days. I know you're happy. I can see it.

But it feels like you're worried about something?"

Doc Jihyo uttered but I just shook my head and started counting the chips.

Damn it.

"Chaeyoung.."

She uttered again, and the next moment I know, I'm already hugging her.

I don't know what to think anymore.

I know..

I know I'm happy.. I'm happy being with Mina..

But there's something inside of me that's telling me I can't..

I can't be happy having her next to me because I don't deserve it.

I fooled her.

"Cry Chaeyoung. Cry."

As if in cue, my eyes started tearing up and I just cried.

I let all the pain, the worries, everything went out.

And then I realized, it's really okay to cry.

We're humans, after all.

**

The next morning, I finally went to the University after weeks of being absent. I received a text from Mina early morning that she's going to meet her parents.

After my first subject, Somi was waiting outside the classroom.

I can see the rage in her eyes. She grabbed me at the back of the building.

"You really lost your mind."

She started. She wasn't yelling, but her voice is really dangerous.

"What are you up to Chaeyoung? Staying at Mina's side because she broke up with Jeongyeon?"

She added. I looked at her.

"Give me this favor Somi, I'll tell her everything very soon. I'm sorry.. I just can't let her be sad because of Jeongyeon."

I said slowly but Somi scoffed.

"And you think you're making her happy? Fine. You will never listen anyway, but I want to tell you that wherever part you look at this situation.

You're the loser."

Somi said and walked away from me.

Somi used to be sweet and caring about me. Well, she's still like that tho.

We're close until I told her about Mina at that time.

She started putting distance between us. I actually let her.

But when I needed someone to look after Mina, I ran after her.

I begged her. And she said yes. She'll do it.

**

After the talk with Somi, I went to the Library to check if I'm not yet fired from the Student Assistance Program.

"Glad you came."

A smiling Librarian greeted me.

"Am I fired?"

I asked and directly went to my station.

"No. But you won't be having any day off for the next 3 weeks."

She answered. I just nodded.

"Did you and Jeongyeon back together already?"

I asked. This is the first time we'll talk calmly.

"Of course not. It's not that easy Son Chaeyoung. We're not that bad."

She answered.

I don't know if I should believe her or not but I just nodded.

"Take it easy Chaeyoung. I know you're not expecting this word coming from me but I'll tell you anyway.

When you love someone, it doesn't mean you need to pursue her right away.

When you love someone, it doesn't mean that all the things you're doing is good for her.

It's not the love that is wrong, it's the way we define it. "

The Librarian said and pat my shoulder. She went inside her office and I was left thinking about what she said.

There's only one thing in my mind right now, I need to tell Mina everything.