The Lost Manoban

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Liv POV

"No." I held onto him, not wanting to let him leave into the airport. Today Loren was going back to Seoul and I didn't want to let him go. "One more week!"

"I promise to visit when I can again." He dropped his bag, now wrapping me completely in his arms. I hugged onto him, smiling as he lifted me up and swung me around playfully. "Baby, I have to go. I promise I'll chat you as soon as I land."

I nodded and he set me down. He gave me a kiss and with a final wave, he went inside the airport and I tried not to cry. Over the week, so many people have taken pictures and videos of us and I hated how public my life was now on social media.

I got back in my car and drove home, trying to listen to upbeat songs even though all I wanted to do was cry. I got home, after stopping for some food, and video called my sister.

We talked for a bit and when I went to go workout, Hailey called me.

Hello? I put her on speaker as I started a light jog on the treadmill. Working out always helped clear my mind and made me focus on other things when I'm feeling sad.

LIV! Okay I know you just came back, but I really have been in a traveling mood and want to go to Seoul. It looked so cool!

I immediately stopped working out and ran to my laptop to look up tickets for us. We were very fortunate to live in wealthy families, jobs not really necessary for us so we could travel when we wanted. Haileys been slowly getting into modeling and I know she has the looks for it.

We secretly planned for her to come to Thailand in five months since she was finishing her last semester of college, which I fully supported her in. College wasn't really it for me, but I always kept up with YouTube which helped me financially.

I was also in the process of suing my fake parents for kidnapping me, which I plan to sell the house he bought me. I loved having a home in LA, but I would rarely be there. I figured selling it would be the best option.

We would fly to Seoul together when she came to Thailand, of course she would be also visiting for a few days. She showed me how the set looked for Victoria Secret which she would be promoting their new sleepwear.

We stayed on the phone for a while longer before she had to go back to shooting. I started to look into how much the mansions were going for around my house so I could find the best price to sell it at. I don't know what made me do it, but I started looking into homes in Seoul.

I frowned, not really understanding where I belonged. Seoul has a lot of my cherished people, but what would I make of myself there? Here, I had my family and a chance at a new life, but would I ever be happy constantly feeling empty without my sister, even Loren.

How I was this whole week with him, I could have that every day. I wouldn't make any decisions just yet, we still haven't been together long enough to make these decisions but I couldn't stop thinking of it.

I figured if I couldn't have my twin or friend here for advice, my mom was the best choice. I called and made sure I was okay to come over, which she said of course to so I changed and drove over. I stopped for some wine, knowing I'd definitely need a glass.

"So tell me what's wrong." My mom hugged my side as I opened up the wine bottle. I poured us each a glass and she led us into the living room to sit on the couch. "I can tell you're sad. Is it because he left today?"

"Yes, but I just am so confused. Mom, I don't know where I belong. I thought I had a life in California, then that became a lie and it was all I knew. Now I'm living here, and I'm happy because I'm with my family, but I miss my sister. I don't feel whole like I did when I was in Seoul, with all the girls and him with me. I don't want to rush things, but I don't think I can keep saying bye to him."

"If you moved there, what would you do? Sit around all day until he came home? Baby, you'd become dependent on him. You'll have friends and loved ones there, but maybe find some hobbies that you can make a career of."

I nodded and took a drink, then I grinned. "I could definitely do media. Maybe I could ask YG if I could do photography for them and edit all their videos since I do that everyday for my own. I could make a career off that and still would be happy."

"Then there you go!" She grinned as she rubbed my arm. "You're young, honey. All I ever wanted for my girls was for you girls to go explore and make new adventures. This would be one for you. Lisa was the same way when she first went to Seoul, but I know she'd be there for you. I also am positive that your relationship with Loren is a good one, he treats you the way I want for you girls."

"He really does make me happy. But what if things don't work out even if I do move?"

"That's life then. All of these moments are pages of the book of your life. Pages turn but memories are created. All you can do is look back and remember how lucky you were to have that kind of guy in your life."

I hugged my mom, thanking her for this amazing advice. I really needed help figuring out what I wanted in life and as I drove back home, I smiled to myself.