Soulmates

Twenty Nine

Korea

Son Chaeyoung's POV

"I chose this." It kept repeating on my mind. I betrayed her. I'm so sorry Unnie. I'm not worthy to be your friend.

Flashback:

I chose this. I said with guilt.

This is fun. Okay! You can keep those pictures all I need is this one. He said.

Can.. can you post it when I'm already back in Korea? I asked him tears kept falling on my eyes.

I saw a sad expression in his face. It seems he think for a second.

Okay. I'm not in a hurry anyway. If you don't need anything. You can go now Katarina. You almost consumed my time. He said not looking at me.

I nodded and picked all the photos. I stood up and left his office like a loser.

End of Flashback

I'm so pathetic.. So, full of yourself Chaeyoung! The minute I landed my feet in Korea Airport I saw a link in our group chat..

" Twice member Myoi Mina is seen dating in a luxurious Hotel in Japan"

I breathe in and out. I felt the guilt heavier than before. I can't face the girls. I can't face PD-nim. I can't face my managers. I can't face her without the guilt.

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Han So Hee's POV

I am really worried. It's been three days since Chaeyoung never ever replied to my text. I tried to direct message Momo in her social media. Luckily she did read my message but she told me it's been three days that no one of them know where she is. This is not good.

I heard my door bell rang so I quickly look who is it and it's her. The person I'm worried. I quickly opened the door.

You should have texted! Everyone is so worried about you! I scolded her.

She's just there in front of me looking down. I heard sobs from her. I cupped her face when I saw numbers of paper cuts in her beautiful face. My heart soften as I see her shed tears.

Hey! What happened?! Who did this to you? I worriedly asked her.

She removed my hands from her face then she hugged me tightly while her sobs getting louder. I hugged her tightly as it is the first time she's like this. I can't stop myself from loving this girl.

It's okay. I am here. I said as I released the hug. I drag her inside and make her sit in the couch. I bring water for her to drink. I seat beside her and caressed her back.

So, what happened? I asked.

She told me what happened and let me see the pictures. I can't help myself to pity this little woman beside me who's trying her very best to be brave.

I'm pathetic Unnie! I'm so sorry. I failed to protect her. I'm useless. She said.

No. You did well. If I am on your shoes I can't even chose. And, I know they will understand you if they know the reason behind it. I said.

She gave me her phone. I look at it. So, the article about Mina and Kenji been posted. I read the chat named Dubu " Where are you? Mina Unnie is having an anxiety attacks? She needs you cub." I gasped and look at her in pity.

She's having an anxiety because of me. I can't see her like that because of me. She said crying.

Hey! Don't blame yourself. I am here. If  you need help, I am here. I said hugging her to calm down.

Another message from Yoda, "Cub, where are you? Unnie needs you. Come here!"

If I can just turn the table now. If I just can be the one being bashed by the public. I'm stronger than anyone there because  I don't care what people say to me. It should be me. She said while spacing out.

I sigh. I look to the pictures then I saw the picture when I, Mina and Kenji are in one frame. Picture that night  I hugged Chaeyoung because I thought she went missing. It's like a puzzle being whole one by one.

Hey. Chaeng. I have an idea. Will you listen to me? I asked her.

She looked at me dumbfounded.

Look. We can turn the table but the both of us will be the center of attention. I said.

She furrowed her eyes. She's interested.

See this photos? We can tell the people that me, you, Mina and Kenji are together that night. And, we need this photo of us hugging. I said.

How? She asked.

That's easy. We will ask someone to make an article about us dating. Then, we will tell there that the four of us were together. I said.

Will they believe? She asked.

Of course. In the eyes of people hugging is more intimate than Mina who is just likely to tap his back. We will make them believe. I said.

She seems to agree to my idea.

Then, how about you? She asked me with a concern look.

I should be the one asking you. I'm not a celebrity Chaeyoung. You are! Are you okay with it? I asked her.

She vigorously nodded. She's really selfless.

Oh! How about our parents? They will surely ask us. She worriedly asked.

Okay. That's the problem but let's face it when we get there. We are on this together so I know we can do this. I said.

She lovingly smiled at me.

Are you really sure Unnie? The public will be harsh to us. She worriedly asked again.

I am! We will deny it when Mina's scandal will be out of publics eye. We just need to be strong for whatever harsh words the public will throw into us. I said.

If it's okay with you then it's my honor to be your humored girlfriend. She said.

I blushed a little. I hope sooner you'll be my real girlfriend. If you're selfless to the person you love I can also be selfless for you.
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I called my friend who's a blogger to post the pictures. I explained to her and she understands it.

That's it! We need to eat now. Tomorrow will be the start of SoChaeng couple. I jokingly said.

I heard Chaeyoung giggle. At last I heard her laugh.

So, I guess there will be a new ship that will sail. She jokingly answered.

We ate our food happily although I know she's still thinking about her. After we ate, I forced her to go home because Mina needed her. She's still guilty though. It's not that I'm giving her. It's just Momo DM me that if ever Chaeyoung will go to me. I need to tell her that she needs to go home because she's the only one who can calm Mina. Wait! I forgot to take care of her wounds! Ugh. Stupid So Hee.
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