A/N: Before reading this chapter please listen to this song that is given above, as it sets the whole mood for this chapter... "Falling" by Harry Styles . If you're listening in audio then you can listen to it while reading the chapter. Happy Reading(◕ᴗ◕✿)
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"Hello, Mr. Jeon Jungkook, here we meet again...."

Listening to his name in Tae's voice, Jungkook feels like a gust of wind hits his entire being. People say, the sweet breeze of spring brings lightness of romance with it... then why all Jungkook feels, is heaviness in his heart ?
He feels like something is stuck in his throat....

"Of course, Mr. Kim... we had to", as always, with a smile Jungkook says, "I mean, by now probably both of us have understood the silly mistake."

"Mistake? I ain't an expert but I think that mistakes are quite intriguing, Mr. Jeon. They're hard to understand. And, it's always hard to know what's silly and what's not, you know...." with a slight chuckle the words come from Tae's mouth in his ever calm voice.

"Haha... true... so true." Jungkook laughs, he knows that his voice is getting heavy and it can break at any moment. He keeps on saying though, "But, the fact that both of us are right now donned with each other's clothes clearly points out a mistake.... Ah, I'm talking about the exchange of bags Mr. Kim. I think, you too have found it out already."

"Yeah, of course.... And, I'm sorry that I had to wear your shirt Mr. Jeon, but I had no option. By the way, you've pulled off my clothes quite gracefully, I mean, I'm honestly impressed..."

"Wait, wait... You guys know each other?" Dumbfounded Wang Ka-yee says, "I mean, I know that both of you are from Seoul...But, it looks like you guys are quite close...."

"Oh yes Wang... mm... We... We were batchmates in college." Jungkook replies hesitantly. But, looking at Tae's eyes his heart has sunk into abyss.

He could see the enormous amount of pain that those eyes hold... As if, those eyes are asking, "We were batchmates? Only batchmates?"

Guilt engulfs Jungkook's heart...

But why?

Jungkook asks himself,

why should he feel guilty about a person's pain who just ghosted him 4 years ago?

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4 years ago

After completing with the exhibition this evening, Jungkook is now in his and Tae's favourite restaurant. Tae specially booked corner table for their special date today. It's not a five star restaurant but the warmth and coziness of this place is their favourite since college days.

Jungkook is waiting for Tae, he will be here after finishing his book launch event.

Tae is already late though. It's been almost half an hour since Jungkook. But, for Jungkook it doesn't matter, he knows that his boyfie has this habit of being late all the time. Jungkook has made up his mind, he is going to propose Tae.

Jungkook giggles at the thought of Tae's apologetic face after being late. He has been messaging Tae since he has reached the restaurant , which are still unseen. Jungkook doesn't mind though, he knows Tae is busy in the event and will be here soon.

But, almost an hour has passed. He should be here by now. Jungkook's heart starts palpitating, he's worried. "Is Tae okay?" , his heart asks. He can't find an answer.

Jungkook gathers himself up and calls at Tae's number... Once... Twice... Thrice... It's not reachable. Jungkook's hands started trembling. He wants to think sensibly but it's his heart that he can't control.

"Sir... sir..."

Jungkook returns from his thoughts at the waiter's call.

"Ye...Yes", he replies with a coarse voice.

"A message is here for you, sir..." , the waiter said giving Jungkook a folded paper.

"A message? Who is the sender ?" Jungkook asks.

"I'm sorry sir... But, the sender doesn't want to reveal his name", the waiter says hesitantly.

Though Jungkook is perplexed by the situation still he takes the paper from the waiter and let them go.

But, as soon as he opens the folds and looks into the paper, his world turns into entire darkness.

Dearest one,

The journey we've been through so far, I'll always cherish the memories of it. But, now it'll be good for both of us if we end this journey and part our ways.

It'll be nice if we stop keeping in touch too.

Farewell...

Yours truly.

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To be continued...

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Hello, lovelies... author here. I hope you guys are doing well. I know it's a very late update but I've been caught up with some issues lately. Please bear with me. Pardon me if there are some typos.

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- Ipsita Mitra Pupu
14/06/2021
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