2025 ; jungwon

CHAPTER 19

"We gave you this project because you did so great the last time and we trust your ability to succeed on this one as well, Miss Jung. "

Minjoo sighed for probably hundred of time already as she packed her bag, readying herself for probably a long trip.

Don't get her wrong, she's happy with her job. She's okay with everything and will do absolutely anything for her work but that doesn't mean she won't be disappointed and would have that urge to complain about what she is tasked to do.

Going to Jeju island, really?

If it's other circumstances, Minjoo would probably feel excited and happy about going in that island. But the thing is, if she will be honest to herself, she doesn't want to leave Seoul.

And yes, it's all because of him.

Just as the thought of him crossed her mind, Minjoo couldn't help but to smile and feel herself giddy and at peace. She can feel her heart beating in an unusual way which is totally normal whenever she's thinking of him or when she's with his presence.

Though, that smile soon wiped out when she got reminded about living the city and do her job in Jeju.

She sighed heavily.

I miss him.

And she sighed once again, her lips forming into a pout as her brows furrowed.

I really miss him.

Does he feel the same way?

That is something Minjoo is not sure of. Maybe if it's in the past, she would be certain that the man misses her so much. But the thing is, she is no longer in the past.

They are no longer in the past.

But he's still my dearest, is he not?

A smile formed on her lips. "Of course, he is. " She says, answering the question that formed in her head.

Minjoo's flight from Seoul to Jeju is scheduled today at exactly two in the afternoon. And it was past ten when she's finally done packing. She immediately took a bath and ready herself for the trip.

Sihye is already aware of the trip, and that explains when she volunteered herself to fetch her from her apartment and drop her to the airport.

"How many weeks are you going to stay there again? " The girl on the driver's seat asked once Minjoo settled herself on the passenger's.

"You're exaggerating, it will only be for three to five days, not sure. "

"Duh, it still almost a week. "

She faced her friend and pointed her finger towards her. "Exactly, almost. Not a week. "

"Whatever. "

The ride from her apartment to the airport took approximately half an hour. Once they arrived, Minjoo bid her friend who was teary eyed a goodbye. She couldn't help but laugh at Sihye who was tearing up as if she'll be gone for a year or so.

After that, she waved to her friend one last time before finally going inside the airport.

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