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chapter 1
february 26, 2019

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        previously on promise. 
          you finally smiled, looking at the city view with your boyfriend, mingi. you left seoul 2 years ago, moving to incheon and finding a job, while having that job. you have met your love of your life, forever. you lean your head onto his shoulder, "i love you.." you whispered.

he looked down at you, smiling. "i love you too.." he kissed your head, leaning his head onto your head. you haven't received an messages from hongjoong, but you have seen him perform on stage, going to countries, states, and everywhere.

you let out a sigh, "i wonder...i wonder if he still remembers me.." you said randomly, "he will probably still remember and love you still, he's your best friend.." he said, holding your hand. you slightly smile, "maybe.."

bing!

you furrowed your eyebrows, grabbing your phone- seeing who is texting you. "oh my god..." you whispered, "what..?" he looked at your phone, seeing the text.

his eyes widen, looking at you.

hongjoongie: hey, long
time no speak..

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it's been five days since he have texted you, and you haven't responded back, you were scared. ever since he have texted you, he has been texting non-stop. you have turned off the notifications from him, scared on what he said.

you let out a sigh, resting your elbows on your knees, thinking about it. you pursed your lips into a thin line, gulping. you leaned back on the couch, sulking in. you heard the door unlock, revealing sihyeon.

"hey, y/n" she said, sitting next to you, "hey, sih.." you mumble, sort of inaudible. "are you okay...?" she furrowed her eyebrows, frowning a bit. "yeah, i'm okay.." you said, hesitantly, getting up, walking to the kitchen.

sihyeon followed you from behind, you took out a cup, opening the fridge, grabbing the lemonade- pouring into the cup. "are you sure, y/n?"

you looked up to her, pouting a bit. "yeah, i'm okay...why?" you whispered, going back to the living room, trying to avoid the conversation that is headed to.

sihyeon let out a heavy sigh, trying to get you out of the small hole that you are trapped ever since hongjoong have texted you, you've been distance with everyone, scared of what is going to happen if he would try and contact with your other friends that you have introduced to.

your eyes was locking with the t.v, blankly looking at the shows that are playing, when she saw you the next day of when he texted you, you've have no expressions, scared of how you are going back to your old phase.

"y/n, come on...you can tell me what is on your mind.." she softly said, having a worried expression upon her face, you looked down, having a small pout across your face, slowly blinking multiple times.

tears were falling down, pursing your lips. you let out a scoff, looking up again. "why now...why now when everything was going decently fine..." you softly said, "what he has done, can not leave what happened to me, having bruises in my heart that was completely healed..." you continue.

"the day i left seoul, was trying to have a fresh start, where i could find myself, what i am compassion about." you looked down, wiping the tears off your cheeks. "i'm scared...i'm scared that he is going to that phase, that can't be forgotten.."

sihyeon held your hand, she has never seen you like this, feeling broken on what you said, wiping her tears, she hugged you in comfort. "it's okay, y/n" she whispered in your ear, "it's going to be okay, you survived, the past is...forever going to be in the past." she said, hugging you tightly.

you hugged her back, hiding your face on her shoulder- hoping it was true. "you have mingi, you have me..." she said, caressing your head. you pulled back, wiping the remaining tears that was on the crease of your eyes.

"thank you, sih..honestly.." you softly smiled at her, she smiled back- cupping your cheeks, "everything is alright, okay?"

"yeah, hopefully.." you whisper.

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"yeah, hopefully.." the person said, "make sure she does not know." the person said sternly, "yes, sir." he nod.

"okay, you should go home, she might think on what you are doing.." he walked out of the building, going into the car. he hear his phone ring, seeing the caller id. "hey, baby." he softly said, "hey mingi, where are you?" you said.

"i just got out of work, i'll be home in 30 minutes." he said, "okay, i just made dinner."

"i'll get some groceries on the way down." you both hung up, he started driving, "i'm so sorry, y/n.." he whispered to himself.

a/n: hey guys, sorry for the short chapter. i hope you are doing okay, keeping safe, stay inside, go out if it's necessary, and wash your hands frequently. i love you guys!