Whipped | Vhyun

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Chapter 22

Three months

"You tripped"

Nicholas proclaims as the fireworks lit up in the night sky. I nod in agreement as I stare at the sky filled with stars. The people around NewYork time square pushed me towards him more

I fell down and I don't know in which point I was able to get back on my feet

A few months after living in the States my mom committed suicide, and all she ever thought was Taehyung's loathing face. How our company disappeared all of a sudden

And my dad...is weak

A year after my departure Nicholas showed up and we've been together since then. Five years have passed since I left Taehyung and our memories

"You know what, the day after you left he came to me crying" I bit my lip in discomfort. I don't like talking about him "I felt so sorry for him but I as well had no clue where you went"

"But your dad called me"

"He loved you so much he kneeled in front of me. Begging me like a low person to tell him where you went" I clench my fists as people kissed and howled to celebrate the new year

Nicholas' eyes lit up like sparkling glitters "he flipped your life around in a way it never went back to the way it is" he's right. My mom is gone, my dad isn't going to make it. I heard he sold our house in Korea to someone he trusts

Probably Jungkook or I don't know

"Let's stop talking about that" I say as we exit the scene. I left Taehyung with anger in my words, our goodbye was harsh and awful I actually felt guilty about it

I hope he's happy now

I went inside and Snow instantly runs up to me. I see my dad laying on the bed, he smiles at me "did Nicholas walk you home?" I nod and kiss his cheek

"I hope you meet each other with good feelings. Please get married before I die" I frown from his words "dad, stop saying that"

"You were forced to leave the love of your life. I'm sorry in behalf" I hold his thin hand, I smile sadly "don't worry. It's all in the past"

"I sold...the house to someone I trust very much. That person now resides at that very place. When I die, can you get it all back?" My heart tightens from his words

"If ever possible I want you to live in that house filled with our memories. That's all that I ask for" I nod, I already know, that his life is hanging by a thread "I promise, daddy."

Nicholas might be a good man with principles. He stayed with me and helped me through the pain and struggles

But I don't love him

Not the way I experienced that word five years ago

I stare at Lexis and Nayeon's child. By accident we bumped into each other, new year at Time's square. According to her she comes by every year to celebrate New year with him

She promised not to tell Taehyung

And not talk about him

"That's why it became a wonder five years ago why you suddenly disappeared, Nicholas" Nayeon smirks while patting snow's head