{SHINee} Lee Taemin - One Last Wish

Chapter 21: Gloomy

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I knew I couldn't take it anymore when I grabbed the remote and turned the television off. There was enough SHINee news on TV, promoting their new single and future concerts. The variety shows were also packed up with their comeback and interviews.

He was also expected to appear in a couple of pair-ups with pretty idols, after signing contracts. And the worst, Taemin was back on WGM with Son Naeun, reasoning out that he only had to temporarily quit it for his world tour.

I'm all alone. And no one would see me if I start crying again. But I'm done. I'm tired of showing everyone how weak I am. I had moved out from his mother's house and stayed in my "future home". I smiled sarcastically. My long awaited dream was here. I could touch it, but my topmost reason was all crumbled up. Leaving me no purpose to pursue.

I've been here for a full week. Imagine that whole week, dealing with my stupid self. Waking up everyday on my own, and thinking how much time do I still have to stay like this. I had wished for all of these to end soon. Well, it would probably be granted today, because I'll be going back to where I really belong. And that would be away from him.

Tok! Tok! Tok!

I jumped up from the couch and went for the front door. I was expecting people. And that would be my grandpa and my mom. I was the one who asked them, especially mom, to visit Seoul before summer ends. But the truth, I don't wanna go home alone. I still don't trust myself for that.

I didn't had the chance to speak when I saw them and hugged them both. I was happy to see them. The persons who would always stay by my side, no matter what. My family. I realize I couldn't live without them.

After knowing how everybody had been doing, mom began to roam around the house. She was relentlessly brainwashing me about the basics of living alone in Seoul in the future. But grandpa and I just giggled behind her, causing her to explain her point more further.

"Let's go. I'm excited to meet her." Mom said after she finished wandering through every corner of the house.

Yeah right. I have to go with them, back to eomeoni's house. It's been a week. I wonder if Taemin already visited her. Because all I know was, he never did, when I was still there.

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"Oh, you have sons?" I heard mom exclaim.

My eyes widen as I turned to grandpa who was sitting in front of me. Mom and eomeoni had already started their own conversation in the couch. And eomeoni finally mentioned his sons, which my mom hadn't knew yet. Because she was informed of 'daughters'.

"Hmm, I see." She nodded while eomeoni continues to talk about them.

Grandpa smiled on his own while turning back to the newspaper he was reading. I sighed heavily, as I decided to make up my mind now. Since we stepped in here, I had thought of going somewhere quick, while they're still busy.

I was about to get permission to all of them, but mom was obviously drawn into her chat with eomeoni, so I got to ask grandpa. I didn't told him where I would be going, but he trusts me, so he agreed while admitting me to use the car.

I found my way outside without mom noticing it. I ran through the gates and hurriedly got in the back seat of the car. I heard Mr. Goon yelp in surprise. But then, he figured out I was in a hurry, so he immediately drove off after I told him where I was wishing to go.

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I realize it was too dark for a middle afternoon, as I stepped out of the car. I turned at the rumbling skies before glancing back at the rosary bracelet that was still around my wrist.