repost: Never letting go Chapter 15
Unlike the previous days that dragged like mad, the very last days became felt faster for both Donghae and Hyukjae. They involved themselves in the preparations for the wedding to pass time, and all too quickly, it was the night before their matrimony.
Donghae was like an over-energized ball all day, working happily while looking forward to the evening to come.
At exactly seven in the evening, He rode his car and left home. He dropped of a famous flowershop and picked up a bouquet of Red roses for Hyukjae, he rested the prettily arranged flowers on the seat beside him and continued driving his way to Hyukjae’s Family house. He’s not sure whether he’ll be allowed to see her but He’d beg if he had to, he just needs to see Hyukjae that night.
He’s going to finally tell her that He loves her and assure her that the sole reason that the wedding was going to push through was because of love. His love confession would be a little bit overdue, but it’s going to come nonetheless.
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Hyukjae was rolling in her bed. Her mother specifically tasked her to sleep early that night because she’s in dire need of a ‘beauty rest’. She smiled she remember the panic earlier that day when her mom found out that her gown almost didn’t fit. The older woman was on the verge of scolding for eating too much her until she told him that she was pregnant and that she needs to eat a lot because of the baby. Her mother’s jaw literally dropped and soon she gathered Hyukjae in her arms and sobbed hardly. Still couldn’t believe that her baby is going to have her own.
She secretly wished her mom would not faint once she finds out that Sungmin is pregnant too. Because she’s quite sure Kyuhyun would.
She looked at her phone to check if there was any new message from Donghae, and she pouted when she received none. She composed one asking how his day was and sent it to him.
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Donghae’s smiled broadened when he received Hyukjae’s message. He purposely didn’t contact her too much within the day because of his plan to see her in the evening. He was about to send a quick reply when his phone rang, it was an unfamiliar number. Shrugging his shoulder, he answered.
“Hello?” he opened, however, there was no answer he was about to end a call when he heard a voice, a very familiar one at that.
“Donghae.. how are you?” Miyoung’s voice was soft, but Donghae can sense something wrong with it.
“Miyoung..” he acknowledged. Truthfully, he doesn’t want anything to do with her anymore, but it’ll be rude to just put the phone down.
“You still remember my voice.. I’m happy.. First love, it’s hard to forget isn’t it?” the bitterness in Miyoung’s voice was so evident, he knew that that the conversation they’re having is going to end badly.
“Miyoung, I’m sorry.. but I’m quite busy right now. I’m..”
“You’re gonna get married tomorrow aren’t you?”
“Yes” Donghae decided to give a direct answer; he was itching to end the call.
“Have you fallen for her?” Miyoung asked him, but unlike the first time she raised the question, he was now ready to give her an honest answer.
“I did. I’ve fallen for her.” His grip on the steering wheel tightened when he heard an eerie laughter from her.
“I knew it… you fell for the bitch..”
“I have to go now Miyoung..”
“don’t put the phone down Donghae. I’m still talking.” Miyoung’s voice was laced with anger. “Do you remember how I told you that I’ not giving you up Donghae?”
“We’re over Miyoung. Just move on with your life too..” Donghae said firmly, but Miyoung just laughed at her.
“Move on? I’d rather be lifeless Donghae.. do you know where I am right now? I’m on the top floor of your family’s office building.. It’s fairly high isn’t it? Just imagine if I jump off later.. my remains will be sprawled out on the front of the office.. if you don’t want that to happen, You need to see me NOW..”
“I won’t. You can’t scare me like this..”
“No? I’m not scaring you Donghae. I mean every little thing that I say… if that’s not enough… let’s see.. do you know why I was gone? I planned something.. Your bitch will wear something white tomorrow right? How about… staining it with red? You know. Blood straight out of her chest?”
“Fuck you!” Donghae said through gritted teeth. He don’t know if what she’s saying is true, but the fear it brought him, thinking that she would really stop at nothing to hurt Hyukjae, he could not take the risk.
It would be easy to ask their parents to provide security and such, but something’s telling him it wouldn’t keep Hyukjae safe.
Miyoung continued blabbering, giving Donghae horrendous visual of what she’s going to do to herself and much worse Hyukjae if he wouldn’t come.
“See me Donghae… not later than 9 pm.. get late.. you already know what would happen.”
Miyoung ended the call.
He went to his family’s office building and found the two guards guarding the entrance asleep , he tried shaking them awake , but they were nonresponsive. It was a Saturday, so there were no more employees in the building. He took the stairs and when he got to the roof top, he saw her sitting on the metal bar, her back facing the air.She smirked upon seeing him.
“Well, Hello boyfriend… nice seeing you again..” She threw her cigarette on the floor. Donghae could not see the girl he once adored in her anymore. He walked towards her, but then she was quick to raise a gun and point it to his direction. “don’t come any further..”
Donghae stopped he came to the conclusion that Miyoung has gone Psycho, and there’s absolutely nothing he can do about it. He’s quite sure that she wouldn’t hesistate shooting him if he does something that would not please her.
“Tell me what you want and let’s get this over and done with..” Donghae tried to sound calm, but he was trembling. He saw the evil spark in her eyes, and it told him that what she wants is something grave.
“Cancel the wedding. Call the bitch right now, and tell her that you’re not going to marry her..”
Donghae’s jaws pressed tightly. His chest was tightening due to an invisible squeeze.
“Why are you doing this?”
“Because she cannot be happy!” Miyoung screamed.
“She did not do anything wrong to you!”
“What the hell do you know?! The fact that she was born made everything wrong for me!” she was enraged. He eyes breathing a mixture of jealousy and hatred. “You won’t do it?! I can freaking shoot you right now, you’ll bleed.. I will call her.. you can imagine how hurt she’d be when she hears that we’re together… then.. I’ll ask her to come and help me bring you to the hospital, when she comes, I’ll shoot her too.. That’s the only time you’ll get your happy ever after. In hell!” Her mirthless laughter resonated through the openness of the floor.
“Don’t you dare fucking touch her.”
“then do as I say!”
Their eyes battled but Donghae clearly lost. Miyoung has gone insane.
Donghae pulled his phone out of his pocket.
“don’t forget to put speaker phone.. I want to hear her..”
Donghae did as he was told. He was starting to form a deep hate for Miyoung, but also to himself. Because he was sure it’s going to crush Hyukjae to pieces as much as it was crushing him.
It only took one ring before Hyukjae’s soft voice was heard from the other line.
“Hello?” Donghae could envision her smile.
“Hyukjae, listen.. I need to tell you something important.”
“Really?” She giggled a bit.. “I have to tell you something too.. I think you’ll like it..” the excitement in her voice only tormented him more.
“the wedding’s off. I’m not gonna marry you.” he opted to be straightforward. He feels air leaving him. He was getting suffocated. He feels tears gushing down his cheeks. His own words damaging him like no other.
There was a long pause before her laughter was heard. Nervousness can be detected from it.
“You’re kidding right?” her tone was light, but the shake in her voice tells him the she was uncertain. He glanced at Miyoung and saw a satisfied smirk playing on the side of her lips.
“No”
“Why? Did I do something wrong? Tell me maybe I can fix it..” from her voice, he could clearly tell that Hyukjae was already crying. And he wish he could just punch himself.
“I never really planned on marrying you in the first place..” He chose harsh words to use. He’d rather have Hyukjae hate him after this. That will lessen the pain for her.
“That’s not true.. I know you love me… I felt it.. Donghae, why are you doing this?.”
“you know why I am doing this. I am a bastard, you forced me to do something I don’t want to do. Did you really think I would forget about it easily. ”
“I don’t believe you..you love me..”
“Have I ever said those words to you? Never right?”
“You didn’t have to..”
“That’s pathetic. No wedding will take place tomorrow. Good-“
“I will wait for you… In case you change your mind.. I’ll be there..you love me.. I know you do..” Hyukjae said in hurriedly but she full of determination. It ripped Donghae apart.
“do yourself and your family a favor. Don’t even try going because I won’t be there.” Donghae ended the call before Hyukjae could reply further.
His dark gaze went to Miyoung who started clapping.
“Omo… great performance.. I should have recorded it.. I never thought you could be so cruel.. Awwww…”
“Screw you..” He muttered. If only he could strangle Miyoung, he would.
“Now that’s not a nice thing to say..” Her expression turned sour.
“fucking leave us alone.”
“You think it’s that easy?”
“I already told her I am not coming. What more do you want?!” Donghae shouted at her.
“Well, I need to make sure…” She pointed her gun toward him and told him to sit in the corner. “turn off your phone”
Donghae did as he was told, he watched Miyoung lit cigarettes after cigarette, and watched her do drugs. All the while she kept the gun in her hand, ready to fire if ever he thinks of attacking her.
“Don’t even try to think about it..” she told him when she noticed that he was looking at her. “the person I hired will shoot Hyukjae if I don’t contact him… so even if you kill me now, he will execute everything as planned..” She gave him a taunting look.
“You idiot. You wouldn’t have had a taste of my wrath if you didn’t associate yourself with her. Fuck. I didn’t put up with you for three years just to see you end up with her.
Donghae chose to not listen to her. It was all too much. His thoughts flew to Hyukjae, he wished she wouldn’t do what she told him she would.
She’d be waiting for nothing.
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Hyukjae’s tears kept flowing the entire night. Everything was starting to break, and she knows that if Donghae wouldn’t show up in their wedding, everything will crumble.
She couldn’t understand why there was a sudden change in Donghae, she couldn’t bring herself to believe it. She doesn’t believe that all of it was a part of a plan to hurt her. To make her pay, the love that she saw on Donghae’s eyes was most definitely real, it couldn’t be faked.
There must be some reason behind it. She decides to cling onto their recent memories together. Hoping against hope that she was right.
“Appa will come for us tomorrow.. don’t worry baby..” she ran a hand over her still flat tummy.
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The weather was perfect the next day, the sun shone brightly over Seoul.
Hyukjae proceeded with the preparation as planned. The make up artist complained noticed her eye bags and asked her if she was having wedding jitters and she just smiled. It would be too ironic to answer ‘I’m not sure if my groom would come..’
The makeup artist worked on her rather quickly, telling her that she didn’t need much make up at all because she’s naturally beautiful, she thanked her for the complement, when she saw her face on the mirror, she felt like she’s was staring at another person. She looked womanly. The light make up was just enough to emphasize her features.
But there was definitely something missing in her eyes. They aren’t glowing like all the other brides to be. They won’t be back, until Donghae shows up.
She wore her gown with the assistance of Sungmin. The gloominess in her didn’t escape the other’s attention.
“Why do I feel that you’re unhappy… did you have some sort of fight with Donghae?” Sungmin asked, concerned.
“No.. no unnie.. I just don’t feel perfectly well..”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.. let’s go..”
Hyukjae was thankful that she was wearing a veil that hid her face partially. Kyuhyun and her Father walked her down the grand staircase of their home to the bridal car.
She played with her fingers as she the car travelled to the church, her heart was in frenzy. She keeps sending her wishes for Donghae to be there.
When she arrived the whole entourage was there.. except for Donghae.
30 minutes passed, there was still no sign of Donghae. The wedding coordinator was already panicking, Donghae’s family were all busy trying to contact him and other friends who might know where he is, but they couldn’t get any answer. Hyukjae bit her lips.
Against her mother’s will, she got out of the bridal car, she told her that it’s better if she’s already inside the church when Donghae arrives, so that they can start immediately.
One hour passed, then two.. There was still no sign of Donghae, not even a call.
The guests and sponsors started leaving. It was clear to them that the wedding was officially cancelled. All felt sorry for Hyukjae. More than the embarrassment of being stood up, it was because she’s trying to keep her head up, trying to show that she’s confident that Donghae will still show up.
Third hour, Donghae’s mother walked up to her.
“I’m sorry Hyukjae.. I-I didn’t know why my son didn’t arrive.. I’m sorry.. but I think it’s better if we go home dear..”
Hyukjae shook her head. She forced a smile but the tears she was suppressing already started falling.
“I will wait for him umma.. I told him I will wait for him.. I’ll be fine.. Thank you for your concern.. but I’ll stay here..”
“Dear.. please..” Donghae’s mother felt awful she, herself was sure that her son had fallen inlove with Hyukjae and she doesn’t know what got into his head for him not to show up.
“I’ll be fine.. I promise..”
Donghae’s family left. They were utterly apologetic for what happened. Although not pleased, Hyukjae’s parents took it civilly.
At the fifth hour of waiting, Kyuhyun stood up and grabbed Hyukjae by the arm and started dragging her out of the church. Their mother and Sungmin tried to stop him but he ignored them.
“Let me go Kyuhyun!”
“No! you stop this bullshit Hyukjae. You’re not going to wait for that piece of shit any longer!”
“You don’t understand! He’ll come okay?” Hyukjae shouted back at her twin. She understands his fury, but he needs to understand her too.
“Hyuk, please. Isn’t five hours enough for you? Where’s your pride?!”
“To hell with that goddamn pride!I don’t care… Donghae loves me. He will come! I just have to wait!”
“I’m sorry Hyukkie..” Kyuhyun covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief. She struggled, but it made her hazy until she totally lost her consciousness.
“Yah! What are you doing?!” Sungmin hit Kyuhyun in the arms.
“Don’t worry Min, it’s not too much.. I-I just need to do it to end her nuisance..I’m sorry..” Kyuhyun said to Sungmin and their parents before starting to walk with the already unconscious Hyukjae in his arms. He didn’t want to do such drastic measures, but he could take seeing more of his sister getting hurt..
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Donghae’s fist were already bleeding and bruised from being pressed hard on the concrete flooring of the top deck. He was still sitting on the corner.
From what he can make out of the conversation Miyoung was having on the phone, she was talking with the guy she hired to spy on the wedding. After ending the call, she made a sad face and looked at Donghae.
“aww… she’s such a toughie.. Imagine? She waited for you for five hours even after you told her you’re not gonna come.. Ain’t that sweet? She really loves you a lot? No?” She laughed maniacally
“You got what you wanted.. now get out of my face..”
“Aww… yeah..? I will soon.. But let me give you the whole update first okay? Don’t butt in!” her eyes threatened him. “so yeah.. like I told you the stupid bitch waited for you for five hours, I think she would like to wait some more, but then her brother knocked her off so that they can bring her home… tragic isn’t it?”
“Fuck off..”
“Nice seeing you again… just a piece of advice, I don’t think they’d be happy to see your shadow right now… maybe you can try again after 5 years..” she retreated carefully. Her gun keeping her gun pointed at Donghae securing herself from any possible attacks that he might make.
Once Miyoung was out of sight, Donghae started punching and kicking everything in sight. Hyukjae didn’t deserve any of the pain she experienced because him. Then and most especially now.
Donghae was like an over-energized ball all day, working happily while looking forward to the evening to come.
At exactly seven in the evening, He rode his car and left home. He dropped of a famous flowershop and picked up a bouquet of Red roses for Hyukjae, he rested the prettily arranged flowers on the seat beside him and continued driving his way to Hyukjae’s Family house. He’s not sure whether he’ll be allowed to see her but He’d beg if he had to, he just needs to see Hyukjae that night.
He’s going to finally tell her that He loves her and assure her that the sole reason that the wedding was going to push through was because of love. His love confession would be a little bit overdue, but it’s going to come nonetheless.
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Hyukjae was rolling in her bed. Her mother specifically tasked her to sleep early that night because she’s in dire need of a ‘beauty rest’. She smiled she remember the panic earlier that day when her mom found out that her gown almost didn’t fit. The older woman was on the verge of scolding for eating too much her until she told him that she was pregnant and that she needs to eat a lot because of the baby. Her mother’s jaw literally dropped and soon she gathered Hyukjae in her arms and sobbed hardly. Still couldn’t believe that her baby is going to have her own.
She secretly wished her mom would not faint once she finds out that Sungmin is pregnant too. Because she’s quite sure Kyuhyun would.
She looked at her phone to check if there was any new message from Donghae, and she pouted when she received none. She composed one asking how his day was and sent it to him.
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Donghae’s smiled broadened when he received Hyukjae’s message. He purposely didn’t contact her too much within the day because of his plan to see her in the evening. He was about to send a quick reply when his phone rang, it was an unfamiliar number. Shrugging his shoulder, he answered.
“Hello?” he opened, however, there was no answer he was about to end a call when he heard a voice, a very familiar one at that.
“Donghae.. how are you?” Miyoung’s voice was soft, but Donghae can sense something wrong with it.
“Miyoung..” he acknowledged. Truthfully, he doesn’t want anything to do with her anymore, but it’ll be rude to just put the phone down.
“You still remember my voice.. I’m happy.. First love, it’s hard to forget isn’t it?” the bitterness in Miyoung’s voice was so evident, he knew that that the conversation they’re having is going to end badly.
“Miyoung, I’m sorry.. but I’m quite busy right now. I’m..”
“You’re gonna get married tomorrow aren’t you?”
“Yes” Donghae decided to give a direct answer; he was itching to end the call.
“Have you fallen for her?” Miyoung asked him, but unlike the first time she raised the question, he was now ready to give her an honest answer.
“I did. I’ve fallen for her.” His grip on the steering wheel tightened when he heard an eerie laughter from her.
“I knew it… you fell for the bitch..”
“I have to go now Miyoung..”
“don’t put the phone down Donghae. I’m still talking.” Miyoung’s voice was laced with anger. “Do you remember how I told you that I’ not giving you up Donghae?”
“We’re over Miyoung. Just move on with your life too..” Donghae said firmly, but Miyoung just laughed at her.
“Move on? I’d rather be lifeless Donghae.. do you know where I am right now? I’m on the top floor of your family’s office building.. It’s fairly high isn’t it? Just imagine if I jump off later.. my remains will be sprawled out on the front of the office.. if you don’t want that to happen, You need to see me NOW..”
“I won’t. You can’t scare me like this..”
“No? I’m not scaring you Donghae. I mean every little thing that I say… if that’s not enough… let’s see.. do you know why I was gone? I planned something.. Your bitch will wear something white tomorrow right? How about… staining it with red? You know. Blood straight out of her chest?”
“Fuck you!” Donghae said through gritted teeth. He don’t know if what she’s saying is true, but the fear it brought him, thinking that she would really stop at nothing to hurt Hyukjae, he could not take the risk.
It would be easy to ask their parents to provide security and such, but something’s telling him it wouldn’t keep Hyukjae safe.
Miyoung continued blabbering, giving Donghae horrendous visual of what she’s going to do to herself and much worse Hyukjae if he wouldn’t come.
“See me Donghae… not later than 9 pm.. get late.. you already know what would happen.”
Miyoung ended the call.
He went to his family’s office building and found the two guards guarding the entrance asleep , he tried shaking them awake , but they were nonresponsive. It was a Saturday, so there were no more employees in the building. He took the stairs and when he got to the roof top, he saw her sitting on the metal bar, her back facing the air.She smirked upon seeing him.
“Well, Hello boyfriend… nice seeing you again..” She threw her cigarette on the floor. Donghae could not see the girl he once adored in her anymore. He walked towards her, but then she was quick to raise a gun and point it to his direction. “don’t come any further..”
Donghae stopped he came to the conclusion that Miyoung has gone Psycho, and there’s absolutely nothing he can do about it. He’s quite sure that she wouldn’t hesistate shooting him if he does something that would not please her.
“Tell me what you want and let’s get this over and done with..” Donghae tried to sound calm, but he was trembling. He saw the evil spark in her eyes, and it told him that what she wants is something grave.
“Cancel the wedding. Call the bitch right now, and tell her that you’re not going to marry her..”
Donghae’s jaws pressed tightly. His chest was tightening due to an invisible squeeze.
“Why are you doing this?”
“Because she cannot be happy!” Miyoung screamed.
“She did not do anything wrong to you!”
“What the hell do you know?! The fact that she was born made everything wrong for me!” she was enraged. He eyes breathing a mixture of jealousy and hatred. “You won’t do it?! I can freaking shoot you right now, you’ll bleed.. I will call her.. you can imagine how hurt she’d be when she hears that we’re together… then.. I’ll ask her to come and help me bring you to the hospital, when she comes, I’ll shoot her too.. That’s the only time you’ll get your happy ever after. In hell!” Her mirthless laughter resonated through the openness of the floor.
“Don’t you dare fucking touch her.”
“then do as I say!”
Their eyes battled but Donghae clearly lost. Miyoung has gone insane.
Donghae pulled his phone out of his pocket.
“don’t forget to put speaker phone.. I want to hear her..”
Donghae did as he was told. He was starting to form a deep hate for Miyoung, but also to himself. Because he was sure it’s going to crush Hyukjae to pieces as much as it was crushing him.
It only took one ring before Hyukjae’s soft voice was heard from the other line.
“Hello?” Donghae could envision her smile.
“Hyukjae, listen.. I need to tell you something important.”
“Really?” She giggled a bit.. “I have to tell you something too.. I think you’ll like it..” the excitement in her voice only tormented him more.
“the wedding’s off. I’m not gonna marry you.” he opted to be straightforward. He feels air leaving him. He was getting suffocated. He feels tears gushing down his cheeks. His own words damaging him like no other.
There was a long pause before her laughter was heard. Nervousness can be detected from it.
“You’re kidding right?” her tone was light, but the shake in her voice tells him the she was uncertain. He glanced at Miyoung and saw a satisfied smirk playing on the side of her lips.
“No”
“Why? Did I do something wrong? Tell me maybe I can fix it..” from her voice, he could clearly tell that Hyukjae was already crying. And he wish he could just punch himself.
“I never really planned on marrying you in the first place..” He chose harsh words to use. He’d rather have Hyukjae hate him after this. That will lessen the pain for her.
“That’s not true.. I know you love me… I felt it.. Donghae, why are you doing this?.”
“you know why I am doing this. I am a bastard, you forced me to do something I don’t want to do. Did you really think I would forget about it easily. ”
“I don’t believe you..you love me..”
“Have I ever said those words to you? Never right?”
“You didn’t have to..”
“That’s pathetic. No wedding will take place tomorrow. Good-“
“I will wait for you… In case you change your mind.. I’ll be there..you love me.. I know you do..” Hyukjae said in hurriedly but she full of determination. It ripped Donghae apart.
“do yourself and your family a favor. Don’t even try going because I won’t be there.” Donghae ended the call before Hyukjae could reply further.
His dark gaze went to Miyoung who started clapping.
“Omo… great performance.. I should have recorded it.. I never thought you could be so cruel.. Awwww…”
“Screw you..” He muttered. If only he could strangle Miyoung, he would.
“Now that’s not a nice thing to say..” Her expression turned sour.
“fucking leave us alone.”
“You think it’s that easy?”
“I already told her I am not coming. What more do you want?!” Donghae shouted at her.
“Well, I need to make sure…” She pointed her gun toward him and told him to sit in the corner. “turn off your phone”
Donghae did as he was told, he watched Miyoung lit cigarettes after cigarette, and watched her do drugs. All the while she kept the gun in her hand, ready to fire if ever he thinks of attacking her.
“Don’t even try to think about it..” she told him when she noticed that he was looking at her. “the person I hired will shoot Hyukjae if I don’t contact him… so even if you kill me now, he will execute everything as planned..” She gave him a taunting look.
“You idiot. You wouldn’t have had a taste of my wrath if you didn’t associate yourself with her. Fuck. I didn’t put up with you for three years just to see you end up with her.
Donghae chose to not listen to her. It was all too much. His thoughts flew to Hyukjae, he wished she wouldn’t do what she told him she would.
She’d be waiting for nothing.
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Hyukjae’s tears kept flowing the entire night. Everything was starting to break, and she knows that if Donghae wouldn’t show up in their wedding, everything will crumble.
She couldn’t understand why there was a sudden change in Donghae, she couldn’t bring herself to believe it. She doesn’t believe that all of it was a part of a plan to hurt her. To make her pay, the love that she saw on Donghae’s eyes was most definitely real, it couldn’t be faked.
There must be some reason behind it. She decides to cling onto their recent memories together. Hoping against hope that she was right.
“Appa will come for us tomorrow.. don’t worry baby..” she ran a hand over her still flat tummy.
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The weather was perfect the next day, the sun shone brightly over Seoul.
Hyukjae proceeded with the preparation as planned. The make up artist complained noticed her eye bags and asked her if she was having wedding jitters and she just smiled. It would be too ironic to answer ‘I’m not sure if my groom would come..’
The makeup artist worked on her rather quickly, telling her that she didn’t need much make up at all because she’s naturally beautiful, she thanked her for the complement, when she saw her face on the mirror, she felt like she’s was staring at another person. She looked womanly. The light make up was just enough to emphasize her features.
But there was definitely something missing in her eyes. They aren’t glowing like all the other brides to be. They won’t be back, until Donghae shows up.
She wore her gown with the assistance of Sungmin. The gloominess in her didn’t escape the other’s attention.
“Why do I feel that you’re unhappy… did you have some sort of fight with Donghae?” Sungmin asked, concerned.
“No.. no unnie.. I just don’t feel perfectly well..”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes.. let’s go..”
Hyukjae was thankful that she was wearing a veil that hid her face partially. Kyuhyun and her Father walked her down the grand staircase of their home to the bridal car.
She played with her fingers as she the car travelled to the church, her heart was in frenzy. She keeps sending her wishes for Donghae to be there.
When she arrived the whole entourage was there.. except for Donghae.
30 minutes passed, there was still no sign of Donghae. The wedding coordinator was already panicking, Donghae’s family were all busy trying to contact him and other friends who might know where he is, but they couldn’t get any answer. Hyukjae bit her lips.
Against her mother’s will, she got out of the bridal car, she told her that it’s better if she’s already inside the church when Donghae arrives, so that they can start immediately.
One hour passed, then two.. There was still no sign of Donghae, not even a call.
The guests and sponsors started leaving. It was clear to them that the wedding was officially cancelled. All felt sorry for Hyukjae. More than the embarrassment of being stood up, it was because she’s trying to keep her head up, trying to show that she’s confident that Donghae will still show up.
Third hour, Donghae’s mother walked up to her.
“I’m sorry Hyukjae.. I-I didn’t know why my son didn’t arrive.. I’m sorry.. but I think it’s better if we go home dear..”
Hyukjae shook her head. She forced a smile but the tears she was suppressing already started falling.
“I will wait for him umma.. I told him I will wait for him.. I’ll be fine.. Thank you for your concern.. but I’ll stay here..”
“Dear.. please..” Donghae’s mother felt awful she, herself was sure that her son had fallen inlove with Hyukjae and she doesn’t know what got into his head for him not to show up.
“I’ll be fine.. I promise..”
Donghae’s family left. They were utterly apologetic for what happened. Although not pleased, Hyukjae’s parents took it civilly.
At the fifth hour of waiting, Kyuhyun stood up and grabbed Hyukjae by the arm and started dragging her out of the church. Their mother and Sungmin tried to stop him but he ignored them.
“Let me go Kyuhyun!”
“No! you stop this bullshit Hyukjae. You’re not going to wait for that piece of shit any longer!”
“You don’t understand! He’ll come okay?” Hyukjae shouted back at her twin. She understands his fury, but he needs to understand her too.
“Hyuk, please. Isn’t five hours enough for you? Where’s your pride?!”
“To hell with that goddamn pride!I don’t care… Donghae loves me. He will come! I just have to wait!”
“I’m sorry Hyukkie..” Kyuhyun covered her mouth and nose with a handkerchief. She struggled, but it made her hazy until she totally lost her consciousness.
“Yah! What are you doing?!” Sungmin hit Kyuhyun in the arms.
“Don’t worry Min, it’s not too much.. I-I just need to do it to end her nuisance..I’m sorry..” Kyuhyun said to Sungmin and their parents before starting to walk with the already unconscious Hyukjae in his arms. He didn’t want to do such drastic measures, but he could take seeing more of his sister getting hurt..
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Donghae’s fist were already bleeding and bruised from being pressed hard on the concrete flooring of the top deck. He was still sitting on the corner.
From what he can make out of the conversation Miyoung was having on the phone, she was talking with the guy she hired to spy on the wedding. After ending the call, she made a sad face and looked at Donghae.
“aww… she’s such a toughie.. Imagine? She waited for you for five hours even after you told her you’re not gonna come.. Ain’t that sweet? She really loves you a lot? No?” She laughed maniacally
“You got what you wanted.. now get out of my face..”
“Aww… yeah..? I will soon.. But let me give you the whole update first okay? Don’t butt in!” her eyes threatened him. “so yeah.. like I told you the stupid bitch waited for you for five hours, I think she would like to wait some more, but then her brother knocked her off so that they can bring her home… tragic isn’t it?”
“Fuck off..”
“Nice seeing you again… just a piece of advice, I don’t think they’d be happy to see your shadow right now… maybe you can try again after 5 years..” she retreated carefully. Her gun keeping her gun pointed at Donghae securing herself from any possible attacks that he might make.
Once Miyoung was out of sight, Donghae started punching and kicking everything in sight. Hyukjae didn’t deserve any of the pain she experienced because him. Then and most especially now.