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December 19, year 2017

12:30 p.m.

[ Mari POV ♤ ]

Great just great. I groaned in frustration. "I told you to stop playing those games until late night. See, you're sick now." Namjoon oppa said as he crossed his arm on his chest. "Taehyung oppa." I said as I pointed at him and my other hand patting the fully grown Nami's head. "Yah! Why you blame?! It's you who wanted to play!" Taehyung oppa whined. I rolled my eyes at him and scoffed. "Anyway, i am not sick. I just had a head--" I stopped when suddenly a sharp pain came piercing through on the side of my head. I hold my head to ease the pain but it didn't work. Nami whimpered when he saw me in pain.

"Hey, Mari you.. okay?" Taehyung oppa asked. I look up to see both of their concern face. I laughed so I could loosen them a little. I just don't want them to worry about me. "Hahaha!! Did you that face on you!! Omg it's so funny!! Anyway I am perfectly fine." I said as smile cheekily at them. Namjoon raised an eyebrow while Taehyung pouted. I give him a "what" face, he mouthed "I hate you" back at me and I just simply shrugged.

"Okay, that's enough. Taehyung go home now. She is sick and I don't want to see you guys play anymore and you Mari, I will have to talk with you and you are grounded. No more games." Namjoon ranted while glaring at the both of us. "But I just got here!" Taehyung whined but soon shut his mouth when Namjoon send a death glare. He pouted and stand up with his shoulder hung low and leave the room.

Scared, I hug Nami tightly with my arms and laughed awkwardly with a wide grin. Namjoon glared back at me making me sweat a lot. I look down, ready to hear him scolding. However, silence was all I heard. I look up to see his eyes already soften. He sighed and sat down at the edge of my bed. I tilted my head in confusion. "Aren't you gonna scold me?" I asked with Nami in my arms, wagging his tail. "I just wanna talk. Mari I notice you had been distance lately and acting weird." Namjoon stated.

He is my brother afterall. I pursed my lips as I just got caught. However, I still tried my best to deny what he said. "W-what do you mean? Why would I be acting weird? I am perfectly fine." I argued. Namjoon oppa raised his eyebrow and sighed. "Your lying." With that two words, it shut me up. "Just tell me Mari, i am not your brother for nothing." He convinced.

I lower my head as I pondered to myself. I then came to a conclusion. "It's today." I said as I sighed. Namjoon frowned after hearing that. "Today? What do you mean?" He asked. "My parents death anniversary and..." I trailed when the memories came back. I huffed then continue, "..and my anniversary with him if we are still together." I finally said it out. One tear came rolling down my cheek. Seeing that, Namjoon oppa immediately bring me into a tight hug. "It's okay..it's okay.." He whispered. Nami join in the hug too.

I hug him back and let my tears flow down. Why? It's already been 2 years and I still can't forget my love for him. I hate it. I guess it's true that happiness attract sadness. I am happy with my life but darkness have their way to crawl back to me and pulling me down with them. I can't deny that I want him back beside me. I can't deny that I miss him. Because, that's what my heart wanted. Suddenly, sharp pain came again on my head and I fell into the deep darkness. The last thing I heard was Namjoon and Taehyung oppa's screams and plus Nami's loud bark.

[ Mari POV ended ♤ ]

December 18, year 2017

12:08 p.m.

I stood there looking around the unfamiliar room that I had just walk into until my eyes landed on the face that I recognise. I smile when his face came into my view. He carry a heavy box as he walk to a corner of the room and place it down. "Phew, all done." He said as he wipe the flowing sweats on his forehead.

After we were pick up at the airport, we stopped here. I guess this is Jungkook's new house now. It still a little messy since Jungkook got it on a low price. Cobwebs can be seen hanging on the ceiling and corners. Floor full of dust and boxes everywhere. Jungkook had successfully moved the box into a better corner so he could start cleaning the whole house.

"Now, cleaning time." Jungkook said to himself before he went on a cleaning spree. I took my sit on the box with my chin resting on my palm as I watch him running around the house with a mop and other cleaning supplies. Time to time he would trip a little an i giggled at that. It's not like I don't want to help him. I just can't. "Since when he is a clean freak?" I wondered to myself.

After few hours of cleaning, the house is finally sparkling clean. "Hmm...not bad." I said. Jungkook stood in the middle and look around the house, smiling proudly. Then the clock caught his attention. "3: 55 p.m....should I go look for her now?" He questioned himself in a whisper tone but I was able to hear it. Suddenly, he nodded and walk towards the coat that he lay on the couch and grabbed it. He then walk through me, towards the front door. "Where is he going?" I asked myself in total confusion but followed him anyway.

We step outside and was greeted by the bright sunlight. Jungkook locked the door behind and proceed to walk somewhere with me following him like a dog. We got into a car and it drove somewhere. The whole ride, Jungkook just stare outside the window, thinking about her. I watch him with mixed emotion. Nervous, sad, happy and angry, all mixed together at the same time. Why now? Why he decided to come back? After what he had said to her and left her like that to suffer, coming back expecting that she will forgive him. She is happy now. He will ruined it, will he? Maybe, just maybe, his love for her is too much that he care less about the situation he is in.

"No matter what, I am coming back to you." He thought to himself as he grip the hem of his coat. I could feel the determination from him but at the same time i could feel his doubts. "What if she had forgotten me? What if she had found someone? What if something bad happen to her?" He shook his head to get himself off the negative thoughts. "That will never happen. Right?" He asked himself a question that he can never answer. He sighed and close his eyes in defeat. He then have a contemplation with himself.

My eyes soften as I look at him. After all this time, you come back. Stupidly looking for me and loving me even though you don't know what the future hold. I went in close to him and hugged him tightly, cuddling myself with him. I snuggled on his shoulder, melting into the warmth of his body. The warmth that I miss after the day when he left me.

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An hour passed, the car finally stopped at a location. I released my hug from him and look up at his face. He look like he is hesitating. I follow his eyes and it landed on a house. A house that is so familiar to my eyes. A house that brings comfort but was left behind by the owner. My house. "So he decided to see me?" I said to myself. Then I heard the driver thanked him as he received the money from Jungkook. Car door open and Jungkook step out from the car with me following behind him.

He stood in front of my house, scared to ring the doorbell. "Should i?" He pondered. He stood there for 10 minutes, debating on whether he should see her or not but he finally came to the conclusion to ring the doorbell "It's now or never." He said to himself before he adjust his coat and comb his hair neatly with his fingers. He then walk towards the door and laughters can be heard. "She have guest?" He thought to himself but that doesn't stop him from ringing the doorbell.

He breathe in and out then ring it. The laughters stop. "I go get it." Someone muffled voice can be heard from the inside. The door open, revealing a young man who doesn't look like a Korean. Jungkook eyes widen when the man came into his view. He frozen, in place. "Wait am I in the right house? But i am very sure it's Mari's house. Why there is a foreign here? Who is he? Mari's boyfriend? No it can't be... " He mused as he stand there like a doll.

"Umm....Excuse me, may I know who are you?" The young man asked. Jungkook eyes widen even more. "You speak korean?!" Jungkook exclaimed. "That's not the answer to my question." The man said as he frowned. Jungkook just realised what he said and immediately apologies. "I am so sorry for that. I am not on my right mind. My name is Jungkook. You see i looking for the owner of this house. Is she home?" Jungkook asked the young man, politely.

"Oh it's okay. My name is Hueningkai. So you know, yeonjun hyung. That's strange why he never mention about you to us and what do you mean by she?" He questioned back. Both man carry a confuse expression. "Huening ah~~~ who is it?" Someone shouted from behind. "Oh! Yeonjun hyung. This guy claims that he know you. Do you know him?" The young man asked a blue haired man that pop out of nowhere.

When the blue haired man saw Jungkook he mirrors his expression as both of them don't know each other. "Excuse me but who are you?" The blue haired man name yeonjun asked. "Wait.. you are the owner? Where's Mari then?" Jungkook questioned, even more confuse. Both of the young man in front of him look at each other then back at him. "Who is Mari?" They asked in unison. "Okay what the heck happen?" Jungkook facepalm. Shock, confuse can be seen on his face.

Even though both of the man don't know who Jungkook is but they are kind enough to invite him into their house because he look so stressed out. They walk in and Jungkook saw another three more young man inside. A guy that is taller than him was eating a carrot while looking at him with widen eyes. Its not like Jungkook mind him eating carrot, well he do that sometimes too. Another man with sharp chin look at him with food stuffed in his mouth and the last one with brown hair didn't even notice his presence because he is too concentrate on his phone.

"Hey guys, so this is Jungkook. Jungkook, the tall guy is soobin, Beomgyu and tae--" Yeonjun stopped when he reached the last person. "Taehyun--shii would you mind putting down the phone? We have a situation here." Yeonjun said, annoyed. "No." The guy name Taehyun argued. The guy name soobin came over to him and smack his head. "Ow what the heck! Hyung....." He trailed when he noticed Jungkook.

Jungkook cleared his throat, gaining all their attention. "Hello i am Jungkook. Sorry for disturbing your day. I just have a question. Do any of you know a girl name Mari?" Jungkook asked and they all shook their heads. Jungkook sighed, frustrated when he realised that she probably had moved out. However he can't blame her. This place hold to much memories of them.

"Are you okay man?" Yeonjun asked and all of the boys look at him with a worried look. He is a total stranger to them but they are still worried about him somehow. Jungkook chuckled. "Yeah I am fine. The person I am talking about is the ex owner of this house. Yeonjun--shii, do you have any information about the ex owner?" Jungkook asked. The young man shook his head. "No, I got this house in a low price and I never met the ex owner but there is this one guy though that help me around the house." Yeonjun said, trying his best to help Jungkook.

"What is his name?" Jungkook asked as he crossed his arm. "Kim Namjoon." The young man said. My eyes widen at that. "Namjoon oppa..." I whispered to myself.

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After thanking the boys for the information, he step out from the house and bow one last time at them as they bow back at him. "I guess that leaves one place." He said to himself before he walk to the another place where the people know who Mari is are at. It's a long walk but Jungkook can handle it. Excited to know more about her, he run up to the cafe and got nothing but disappointment at the end.

The cafe is different. It is now named Ori's cafe. "Don't tell me they move out too." Jungkook groaned. He walk into the cafe so he can get some information and at the same time get himself a cup of coffee to relax his mind. He sat at the corner of the shop with his coffee. He stare into space, having his own deep thoughts. He got a disappointing information about skz cafe that used to be Mari and Jungkook's most frequent visited place before everything happens.

The owner of this new cafe said that they moved somewhere but she is not quite sure where it is. Now the only information he got is the guy name Kim Namjoon. "Who is he? What is his relationship with Mari? Why is he the one who helps Mari with selling the house? Her boyfriend? Omg Jeon Jungkook when are you going to stop feeling jealous about little things." Jungkook thought to himself as he hit head repeatedly.

People around him look at him as they whispered about him. Starting to feel awkward and embarrassed, he took his coffee and walk out from the cafe. The door bell jingles but it sounded different from the previous bell that hang on the skz cafe's door. He walked out to be welcome by the cold night. Looking up at the dark sky, he frowned and then look at his watch.

9:35 p.m. "Time travels really fast huh?" He said as he half scoff and half laugh. He called a driver to drive him home. That night, he wish that he could go home with her by his side but unfortunately, that is impossible. And so he went home carry nothing but disappointment and sadness. He sighed wishing time goes faster so he could continue on his search mission for her again tomorrow. Maybe just maybe, he will found her tomorrow.

December 19, year 2017

8:30 p.m.

[ Mari POV ♤ ]

I woke up to the pounding in my head. I open my eye slowly. My vision was blurred but slowly it became clear. Everything was white. The ceiling is foreign to me. Long tubes can be seen stuck on my skin. Big monitor beside me. "Where am I?" I questioned myself as I look around the room with my half open eyes. My eyes landed on a familiar face that is sleeping on the sofa. "Namjoon oppa?" I called.

Immediately, he woke up and run to me. "Mari you're awake!" He exclaimed. "W-what happen to me?" I struggled through my words. "You fainted, Mari." He said slowly. "Fainted?" I questioned again. He sighed. "Just wait here. I will call the doctor." He said before he walk out of the room. I rest my body a little while waiting for him. Few seconds later he came in with two more people wearing white clothes.

A man wearing a white coat that I assumed is the doctor came up to check on me. The sharp pain on my head came again. My grip on the blanket tighten. The doctor nodded at the nurse and she give him a syringe. He took the syringe and poke it into the skin of my arm. I winced at that. Namjoon oppa squeezed my free hand to comfort me. He injected a liquid and after awhile I feel a lot better.

After gaining a little of my energy back, I decided to asked the doctor for more information. "Well miss, apparently you have a high fever and migraine." The doctor said as he give me a smile. "You will feel lot better after that injection I gave you. However it's only temporary. But don't worry miss, all you need is take a rest and you will feel whole lot better." He explained.

I nodded my head, understanding what he meant but I don't like hospital. It brings back a lot of bad memories. The time when I lost my parents is in the hospital. I still remembered their amount of blood flowing from their wounds. It scared me to the point I was traumatised. Thinking all that just makes me suffocate. I look over at Namjoon oppa and hold his hand. "Oppa...c..can I go home. I don't think I will get a good rest here." I stuttered, struggling through my words.

His eyes widen at my words. He knew it's a bad idea but then he remembered that I told him about my parents. Immediately, he walk to the doctor to speak with him. The doctor finally agreed with him and said that he will give me some medication. They took of the tube for me and Namjoon oppa help me to stand up. His left hand hold my shoulder and his right hand hold onto my arm.

We then thanked the the doctor and nurse and took our leave. The cold night breeze blow onto us as we step out from the hospital entrance. Sounds of cars and people talking can be heard. Namjoon guided me towards the car with his hands still holding onto me but suddenly he stopped his track. "Shit!" He suddenly cursed and he let go of my arm as he slid it into his pocket. He sighed, feeling frustrated. "What's wrong?" I asked, concern visible on my face. He laughed awkwardly as he scratches his head. "Uhh..I-i kinda left my phone in the hospital room." He stuttered.

I rolled my eyes at him. "When are you going to stop being so careless?" I asked sarcastically. He pouted a little and I giggled to myself. "Go. I will stay here." I said as I chuckled. He look up to me and smiled. "I will be back in a minute. Stay here and don't go anywhere, okay?" He reminded me. I nod my head and he peck my forehead before he run into the hospital. I sighed and leaned my back on the car.

I stare into space as having my own deep thoughts but then something caught my attention. Sounds of things dropping can be heard, followed by someone's shout. "Oh no! My apples!" An old lady exclaimed. I saw the apples rolled into the street. The old lady was about to walk into the street and i immediately stop her, considering that her legs are weak and it would be dangerous. "Don't worry grandma. I will help you." I said, giving her a warm smile. "Oh My! Thank you, young lady!" She thanked me asshe hold my hand with her trembling hands. I walk into the street when I noticed there are no cars around.

[ Mari POV ♤ ended ]

It's already our second day of search mission and we still haven't fount her. It's night time now. Both me and Jungkook walk up the road side pavement while looking around. I trace my finger on the wall beside us while walking with him. Almost the whole day we walk nonstop but he is not tired at all.

He sighed in frustration and ruffled up his hair, making it messy. "Where are you?" He wished that she will appeared right in front of him but that is impossible, right? He was about to give up but he stopped his track abruptly when reach the upper part of the pavement. I frowned when I see him stop moving. I then look in front to see her standing there.

The woman that we are looking for. The woman that Jungkook loves so dearly. The woman that he miss a lot and couldn't forget. She, is the old me. Jungkook gaze at her with his soft eyes. He could feel the tears threatening to come out. So much had changed. Her appearances. Her hair now is straight and long, not the wavy hair. Natural black instead of chestnut brown. Bangs can be seen too and the smile that he miss gotten a lot brighter.

The urge to run up to her and pull her into his embrace are overwhelming. "I want to see her. I want to hug her. I want her smile. I want her to call my name. I want her beside me." Jungkook muttered to himself. However, the wall is blocking the view that will break his heart. All it takes was a step, and it shattered his heart to pieces. There stood a man in front of her, mirroring her expression. Both smiling happily like a happy couple.

That time, Jungkook wish it was just a dream but it's not. The man is real, standing right in front of her as he leaned in to leave a kiss on her forehead, before he went into a building. That's it, his tears stream down like a waterfall. His whole world falling apart before him. Hope vanished into thin air, along with his happiness. "Is this what she felt that day? The feeling of being abandoned? Well if it is, I understand her now. The pain I felt is too overwhelming, like a poison killing me slowly. So I guess it's the end then, as long as she is happy, I don't have to be necessary happy." Jungkook having a talk with himself and finally came to a conclusion.

Jungkook smiled as he took one more look at her. Memorising her every features so he won't forget. "Be happy Mari. I love you." He wanted to say the three words so badly but he can't. He back away and turn around, starting to walk off. Tears already streaming down my cheeks. "No Jungkook! It's not what you think! Please just run up to her! Hug her tightly and never let go! Please!" I begged with my tears streaming down like his. But of course to no avail. He can't hear me. I am not actually there.

No, I refuse to give up. "Jeon Jungkook!!" I shouted and he really turn around. Wait, he can hear me? But it took me two seconds to realise he is not looking at me. I followed where his eyes landed and it's her. She stood there in the middle of the road, one hand holding an apple and another her head. Shock to see him standing in front of him. The person that she is longing to see but afraid of him. She is scared. Scared to be hurt again.

Both, stood there frozen in place. Overwhelmed by his sudden appearance, her migraine came back. She hold her head tightly as she groan in pain and because of that she is not aware of her surroundings. Suddenly Jungkook make a move. His face expression changed. Terror, horror and pain can be seen on his face.

Before he could even take a step, it hit her, sending her flying above the groumd and landed on it, making a loud thud. Blood can be seen, flowing on the cold road. Jungkook's shout of terror is the last thing I heard before I was welcome by the darkness.

It ended...right there and then.

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