Soulmates

Twenty Five

Osaka, Japan

Mina's POV

It's almost the last week of our debut promotions and I'm so happy that a lot of J-onces came to support us. Nayeon Unnie also visited us here to show support. Although, the other girls cannot go here I've been thankful for the support they did for us. I can't help it but to cry when their video messages to us were shown during the last day of our showcase. So, I am now here with my mom and dad, we will be attending a party with Kenji's family. I don't want to go but since my dad pleaded with me, I agreed. Again, I asked Sana and Momo to accompany me unfortunately Sana cannot join me and Momo said she will just be late because she'll be meeting a friend. I don't know why but I've been missing Chaeyoung lately. I heard that she's not always with the members for the past few weeks. She even ghosted us in our group chat but she's always like that most of the time. The last message she sent to me was when she asked if I was eating and taking my anxiety pills on time. She said she's proud of us. She told me that she's been catching up with her friends and attended concerts which I believe she needs the most to relieve her stress. Of course, I know how tiring it was writing lyrics because I just did and it's only one song. How much more to Chaeyoung who's been tasked to write lyrics for more than six songs?!

Hey, honey.. Are you done? My mom suddenly asked.

I nodded.

Let's go. I said.

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Momo's POV

I am now here in the hotel I'll be meeting my dear friend Son Chaeyoung who ghosted us in our group chat for two weeks. It just irritates me when I know she's mostly like that but then I can't help myself not to worry about her. After ghosting me for two weeks, she suddenly texted me that she will visit Japan today and she wants to meet us but unfortunately it's only me because the two Japanese ladies are busy on their own. She asked me not to tell others that it was her I am meeting because she doesn't want them to feel bad. Actually, Mina asked me to accompany her to the party which I agreed to since there's free food but then I said I'm going to be late since I badly want to meet the person who's the reason for the ghost cub to visit Japan. I am meeting her at the same hotel where the party will be held.

Momo Unnie. Congratulations. The cub said giving a bouquet of flowers.

A little bit surprised when she suddenly popped out of nowhere.

Hi. I miss you Cub and thank you for this. But, You are late! I complained.

She just giggled and hugged me tightly.

Ah. Momo Unnie, this is So Hee Unnie. She said while the girl beside her bowed down to me.

Guess what?! My jaw went agape seeing a stunning girl like her. I mean, she's really pretty. I didn't expect that her new friend was beautiful.

Hi, I'm Han So Hee. She said while asking for a hand shake.

I closed my mouth upon hearing her speak to me. I bowed down and we shook hands then the two of them sat  in front of me.

You look tired Unnie. Chaeyoung worriedly said.

I shake my head.

I'm not that tired Chaeng. I answered

Still, unable to find the right word to say because I'm not expecting that her friend is so pretty.

Uhm. What do you want to eat? It's on me. The stunning girl asked while smiling at me.

I'll just have salad. Thank you. I said.

Are you sure Unnie? Cub asked.

I just nodded.

How about you Chaeng? Steak?She asked the cub.

Let's just have the same with Momo Unnie. You're not allowed to eat too much meat. The cub answered.

Oh! Wow! That's so sweet.

Hey. You don't need to eat what I should eat. You can choose anything. She said.

Nah! It's fine. I'm eating salad. Cub said.

So, why are you here Ms. So Hee? I curiously asked.

I'm here for an errand. Just call me So Hee. We are the same age. The girl said smiling at me warmly.

You? I asked looking at Chaeyoung.

I joined her since I'm bored. The cub answered.

Eh? So, she's not here to visit us? Not even because of Mina?

So, If you don't mind, So Hee is an actress and/or model? I innocently asked.

She smiled at me.

Uhm. I'm not an actress and/ or model. She giggled.

Actually, we have family business so I am managing it not until the past two months up to present. She added.

Wow?! How can this cub befriend a stunning and successful girl like her?

I see. So, where did the two of you meet? I asked Chaeyoung.

A hint of hesitation can be seen to her. She looks at the stunning girl beside her and the girl just lovingly smiles at her. Wait a minute!

We met at a Club. The cub shyly said not looking at me.

Eh? At the club? But you are not fond of clubs. Never ever I've heard or seen you went inside a club. I shockingly said.

I know. It's just things doesn't go well with me that day so, I decided to go and that's the time I met Unnie. She explained while a hint of sadness can be seen from her eyes.

I see. I hope you're not bothering So Hee lately Cub. I know how bothersome you are when bored. I said.

No worries. I think I'm used to it. The stunning girl proudly said.

Come on! I didn't bother you both that much. It's just I'm feeling bored and a little lonely. Chaeyoung whined.

Yes, you are. I said.

Geez. Let's just eat. She said.

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First  impression at the girl? She have a good personality. She's a warm person. But, It's funny how I'm not feeling good about their friendship. The way Chaeyoung mixed her salad and scolding about her food intake is new to me. I mean I really know how sweet and caring the cub is but the special treatment she's been giving to the stunning girl beside her is questionable. And, it's alarming that the girl likes Chaeyoung. It's so obvious the way she talks and smiles with her.  If I'm really correct about my assumptions, Myoi is in trouble. If she does not realize her feelings soon, this Cub will be stolen  by this girl. Whew! Just looking at this future tattoo couple in front of me gives me goosebumps.

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