A Memory of Two: Lost and Found

Gaze

Her gaze drifts to the man beside her, the one whom she's expected to marry. He is pleasant enough, with a kind smile and gentle demeanor, but she feels no spark of attraction, no flutter of excitement at the thought of spending her life with him. Instead, there's a heaviness in her chest, a sinking feeling that this is not the path she's meant to take.

And then, her eyes meet Jungkook, those of another man across the room. It's a fleeting glance, a momentary exchange of looks. There's something about him, something in the depth of his gaze that stirs a dormant longing within her.

She quickly averts her eyes, her cheeks flushing with guilt at the realization of her own thoughts. She knows she shouldn't be entertaining such feelings. As the discussions continue around her, she struggles to focus, her mind consumed by doubts and uncertainty. She knows she should speak up, should voice her reservations before it's too late. But she sits in silence, her heart heavy with indecision. Deep down, she knows that the choice before her is hers alone to make, and that whatever path she chooses, it will shape the course of her life in ways she cannot yet foresee.

When everyone is done with dinner, they goes to lobby area and sits on sofa and switch on tv while chatting with each other. Sanem stays near dinning area and giving instructions to maids. Just then, Jimin goes to her and ask, "What happened to you? Are you fine? You seemed lost."

Sanem raise her eyebrows, looks at him and said, "I am alright. Just thinking about something. By the way, do you need anything?"

Jimin nodded his head in refusal and said, "I was just curious if you are okay that's why I came here. If you are okay, then I am going to join hyungs. You also come with us. We all are here to meet you and know you only. Spend some time with us."

Sanem smiled and said, "You proceed, I will be there in a minute. Just giving some instructions to maids."

Jimin nodded and goes to the lobby to join his hyungs. Meanwhile, Jungkook asks Taehyung, "Do you have something to drink?"

Taehyung - "I know what do you mean by this. Yes, banana milk is in the fridge. Help yourself and get it."

Jungkook smile and said, "Good then." Before leaving he asks everyone if they want something but all of them refused because they are busy in watching soccer match so he left to take his banana milk. 

As Jungkook enters the kitchen, he's met with the soft glow of the overhead lights casting a warm ambiance over the room. His footsteps echo lightly against the tiled floor as he makes his way to the refrigerator, his mind set on one thing: banana milk. But as he reaches for the refrigerator door, he notices Sanem standing by the countertop taking her medicines with a glass of water, bathed in the gentle light filtering in through the window. Her presence is unexpected, catching him off guard for a moment. He hesitates, unsure whether to announce his presence or quietly retreat. But something about the scene before him intrigues him, drawing him closer. Perhaps it's the way she moves with a gracefulness. 

Curiosity getting the better of him, he clears his throat softly, announcing his presence without startling her. She turns around, her eyes meeting his with a mixture of surprise and warmth. There's a brief moment of silence as they take each other in. "Sorry to interrupt," he says, offering a sheepish smile. "I was just looking for some banana milk." Her own smile is gentle, her demeanor welcoming as she gestures towards the refrigerator. "Should I take out one for you?," she asks, her voice soft and inviting. He nods his thanks, retrieving the banana milk from the refrigerator before pausing, struck by a sudden impulse. "Would you like one too?" he offers, holding out the bottle towards her. Her eyes light up with surprise and gratitude, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "I would love that," she says, accepting the offer with a heartfelt thank you. And as they stand together in the warmth of the kitchen, a sense of camaraderie settles over them, turning an ordinary encounter into something unexpectedly meaningful.

Sanem with a chuckle says - "You are still a kid who loves to have banana milk."

Jungkook with a warm smile says - "Don't forget you are also having it right now."

To which they both laughed. 

Sanem with an intense gaze on his face ask, "Can I ask you something if you don't mind?"

Jungkook cautiously looks at her and nods in "Yes"

She continues, "I have noticed that sometimes you give intense gaze to me. Is there any reason behind it? Sometimes it seems you are searching for something within me."

Jungkook hesitates as if he is caught red handed. Sanem's question catches him off guard, his brow furrowing slightly as he considers his response. He hadn't realized that his gaze had been so noticeable, nor did he anticipate being questioned about it. Yet, here he is, faced with the need to offer an explanation.

He meets her eyes with a mixture of sincerity and intrigue, his expression softening as he begins to speak. "I suppose I do have a tendency to get lost in my thoughts sometimes," he admits, his voice gentle yet earnest. "But it's not so much that I'm searching for something within you specifically. It's more like... I'm captivated by the magic of the moment." He pauses, searching for the right words to convey the depth of his fascination. "You see," he continues, his tone growing animated, "I believe that every person has their own unique kind of magic, a spark of something special that makes them who they are. And when I look at you, it's like... I'm drawn to that magic, compelled to unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the surface." His words hang in the air, tinged with a sense of wonder and awe. He watches her closely, hoping she understands the sincerity behind his explanation. "So when you catch me gazing at you," he concludes with a sheepish smile, "it's not because I'm searching for something specific. It's because I'm simply enchanted by the magic that you possess."