2 5.  T h e   s l i p  o f  t h e  s c a r f

:Jungkook's last cameo.

I was overwhelmed, never really thought of my mother's sudden approval of his evictable proposal. I repeat I will be staying with him for four days in the woods. How exciting it is? Well, of course, his friends will be there to keep an eye on us and our itsy bitsy activities.

The idea of knowing each other couldn't get any better than this. Finally, I'll utilize this time to clear out all my queries related to his family, school, and relationships with other women, if only he had any.

I took along a small drum bag in which I had stuffed a couple of freshly washed tee's (I had put extra detergent powder while washing them so that they give out the fragrance of fruits) a pair of tata printed pj's, and a tiny vanity box hiding the mesmerizing blood orange lipstick, fake eyelashes, and a bronzer, for a tad bit of dusky touch up to steal his heart when we'll dance the night away.

It was 7 o'clock, Jongi was doing his homework in the drawing-room, I was panicking as to how to make my way out without him noticing my escape. Mom was talking to someone on the phone sitting on the seat not too far away from Jongi.

I tiptoed and even held my breath making my way out of the room. I shot a flying kiss at mom as she caught me moving on my toes secretly.

She signaled me to call her when I reach the destination, and I nodded in response.

Pushing the door lightly, I jumped on the other side of the world. Exhaling a harsh breath after storing it in my mouth for an eternity I supposed.

The sky was loosing its blue, becoming dark in color with no sheet of stars to beautify the sky.

I was pacing around outside my home, V promised to come to my place in ten minutes. I still had enough time to recall the one on one conversation that I had with father at the hospital this morning.

Flashback

"The doctors are saying that you will be back on your feet very soon." I smiled, fixing the quilt.

His head was being covered by white clean cloth by a nurse, who had a sharp nose and light algae color eyes.

He gave a small smile, holding my hand in a loving manner. It showed that I've become big. Now, they are my responsibility. Was I ready for this?

Everything happens unplanned in life. You have to compromise and spot out the characteristic in yourself that would help you to overcome every problem readily. And I was still on the shaky ground, these positive points thunked on my mind.

"And the police are still searching for the culprit. He didn't leave any trances behind even the CCTV was found broken in the trash. Who the heck was this boozer?" I clutched his hands tighter."

He gently pressed my head to his not-so-muscular chest. "Father loves you." He mumbled in my ruffled hair.

My heartbeat stopped for once, a new attachment was being built. It took soo long for those three words to leave such a deep impact on my heart, seeing it happening now I felt like to freeze this moment forever, especially coming from my father's side was something really good.

•••

Water filled my eyes, I began to sniff in another minute. Someone extended me a handkerchief, I couldn't see his features as it was dark in there. He finally came in the light.

My eyes dilated and scanned the entire living picture in front of me. "Why are you crying?" He asked, hand still in the same position.

"I never showed my love for my father. I regret it now. I'll definitely express my changed feelings for him once I get back from there," I wept, drying my cheeks with his handkerchief.

"You are Kim Dasom right?" He asked me, nervousness and hesitation kept exchanging their roles in his voice.

I readjusted my silk scarf around my neck.

"Yes, but how do you know my name? do we know each other?" I asked him, curiosity heightened to the maximum limit.

He smiled, showing his bunny teeth.

In between the eerie silence, I heard a loud 'beep'. I turned around to see V and his black car, parked at a distance. He opened the car's door, started walking over to me.

Jungkook's breath quickened and he instantly grabbed my hands and wrapped my fingers around a small utility knife.

"What's this? And, who are you?" I spoke in a terrifying chain of different rhythms of raspy breaths.

"That's not important for now," he bounced on his toes before putting a black mask on his mouth. He patted my forearm before shooting a glance at the shiny knife. "You are going to my farmhouse in bejarim. Put it to good use." He literally ran away in the other lane as if he was afraid of being caught by someone.

"Dasom, who was that?" V asked me, putting his long fingers on my shoulder from behind.

I squeaked in terror and hid that knife behind as I whirled around. "He was looking for somebody. I said I don't know," I gulped the oscillating lump in my dry throat.

Therefore, I dropped the knife behind him as I hugged him tightly.

I trust V 'cause I love V. He will never ever hurt me.

***

We were about 36 kilometers away from the big city, V was getting the gas refilled and I was standing against the wall of the supermart. I was thinking about the tall guy, I've seen him before but where exactly don't know. After the application of a high degree of concentration, I came up with an answer. Yes, I saw him at V's party. But why did he give me a knife? Is he V's friend or foe?

I rummaged my hair in distress and aimlessly ambled towards a dark hallow tunnel space, a dirty white idiot card stuck on the collapsed wall which spelled 'WC'.

An odious smell entered my nostrils that's when I realized where I was. I opened the tap, a low water flow drenched the area wet.

A twist churned up in my stomach and I bend down to cough it out. I retched and felt like vomiting but nothing came out.

Suddenly V appeared in the toilet. "I searched for you everywhere and see where I found you. In the least expected place," He chuckled, blocking the doorway.

"What happens? Dasom," He bent down to observe my exacerbate situation. "I'm okay." I lamented faintly.

I stood and faltered off and he followed me.

***

We were deep in the forest, surrounded by humongous trees of alternate sizes. I scrolled down the window glass to hear the sounds produced by fireflies and the gushing when the leaves collide with each other as the wind blew.

"Beautiful isn't it?" He signed.

I hummed. Not sure of the decision of coming here with him, alone.

After a few more minutes, a modern hut came into view. It's exterior had a classic touch of hard maple wood. Spacious enough for five SUV'S. The stairs led the way to the pleasant-looking hut.

I got down of the car and so did V, he fished out the key and wide opened the door. I became suspicious after seeing no one in sight. But never let that suspiciousness bore into me.

"Where's everyone? C'mon don't have to hide now." I laughed as I rotated 360 degrees on my balls, looking at V. "V, ask your friends to come out. I want to meet them." I hollered in excitement. In one sense, I already felt some weird vibes in the dull and silent environment.

I spun around, my back facing him. The place was darkly lit and the only light of the moon coming through the door, giving a sign of hope that too disappeared when he bolted the door.

I froze in my place when I felt him nearing him, I squeezed my eyes shut when he pulled my scarf from the neck from behind.

And the scarf slipped away.

(The picture of the interior soon to be destroyed. Sorry)

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Word count - 1405

Captain's note-

RIP DASOM
💔