LOVE UNTOLD an Arrange Marriage [ Hyunjin x reader ]

Chapter 22

I simply stretch my hand to him with another small rectangle box, he didn't say anything and just take it from my hand. 

"you can open it...later.." it's too late, he already opened it, I don't actually want to see his reaction because he might not like it or just show me again an uninterested aura from him. 

Hyunjin hold the necklace and open the pendant carefully 

"You know I just thought that you will get happy with this..since many people around you has been congratulating you for painting again..I didn't actually understand it at first but I felt like you doing your painting while your grandparents are watching seems precious" I explained trying to convince him to like it even just a bit. 

The inside of the pendant was actually a simple art about Hyunjin doing his painting while his grandparents are watching him happily. I notice that he put it back inside the box and take another deeper breath this time and mess with his hair.

"y/n..this is not included in the book..I know that you've been wondering since you visited the charity ..why it's such a big deal for everyone around us that me getting back, doing painting once again needs to be celebrated or even applauded right?" he chuckle for a bit but I can hear a slight pain in his voice

I went closer to him and continue listening to his story. "what happened?" I ask while looking at him

"I was..actually raised by my grandparents in the country side..all of us actually but I'm the last ..my grandparents taught me all the things I know right now, I'm glad they did" he smile then look at me and the sky above again.

"I was actually inspired by them causing for me to do painting, they encourage me to continue doing my art, presented it to others proudly, they supported me openly..but few years ago.." he lower his head and look at the ground

"both of them died, my grandmother went first then my grandfather followed her..it's understandable since they're already old enough" he shook his head, and I don't have anything to say

"Even though I think I understand that it's not inevitable ..I still couldn't understand and don't want to accept that..they're so precious to me, because of what happened I..I just started to lose my passion in doing any form of art." he laugh once again with sadness and hurt in his voice

"many people around me got worried because it's unlikely for me to suddenly stop painting..until recently..I feel like I wanted to paint again..that's my story" he look at me smiling but I know it's not genuine because his eyes is still in pain. I nodded at him 

"I just thought that you made them proud again today" I smiled at him while he's now looking straight ahead

"I'm sure they're proud and happy that you finally found courage and your own will, just you,  to take a step for your passion.." I take a deep breath before continuing

"it really takes time and a lot of weighing inside of you whether to continue or just change it..knowing your purpose just what you did earlier, is actually impressive because many people will just chose to give up" I look away and choke for a bit 

"didn't think that I would be able to do this again" he chuckle after he said that and I glance when he lean back on the bench

"don't you find it comforting knowing behind your back that someone is supporting you whole heartedly? you found what you want in life then they're fully happy with what you discovered" I didn't look at him this time because everything feels so heavy right now inside of me

"isn't that what everyone involve in your life should do?" - Hyunjin

I shrug at him 

"I don't know..maybe? yes? no? it depends? haha..maybe there are just times that a person were born in this world, and when they grew up they started to ask themselves what do I really want? maybe this or that..and some of them, even they can't still even read..they already have a responsibility, felt like people around them planned all the directions she needed to walk, as soon as she found one it quickly faded causing for that person to forget what she really wanted and if given the chance will always choose to vanish also--haha sorry about that" a drop of tear fall from my eyes and I quickly wipe it away without him noticing it