[3] H.O.Me

runaway (exopink)

"The number you are dialling, is not in service"

Namjoo cursed under her breath. She had been trying to call Hayoung since forever. But all her calls were not being picked up

Namjoo grabbed her car key and left the house. She got into her car and started the engine, driving straight to Hayoung's apartment

Ding Dong!

Namjoo-Hayoung ahh

Ding Dong!

Namjoo-Oh Hayoung, open the door!

Namjoo started to raise her voice a bit. Only God knew how much she was trembling. Hayoung's condition wasn't so good ever since the break up. And she could not stop worrying about Hayoung. She knew her friend well. Sometimes they too, would misbehave

Namjoo took out her cellphone and called Hayoung again. She heard a loud sound came from inside the house

Namjoo-Hayoung, are you there? Open the door

Namjoo started to have bad thoughts. Why didn't she respond to her call?

Namjoo-Hayoung, are you alright?

Namjoo entered the password when her voice was being ignored. Gladly Hayoung didn't change the password for their dorm

Namjoo-Oh Hayoung?

Namjoo stepped in, very carefully. She had a small fear

The first thing she saw was Hayoung's phone on the coffee table

Namjoo-Hayoung?

She kept calling for Hayoung's name. But still, no one responded

Namjoo pushed the bathroom door. Empty. She felt reliefe. She passed through the kitchen. Also empty. All things were neatly arranged at their own spot, being unbothered

The last room, Hayoung's bedroom. Namjoo prayed so hard. She didn't wish to witness a horror movie today

Slowly and carefully, Namjoo twisted the doorknob and the door was wide opened

Namjoo-Hh..Hayoung?

Silent, empty, and neat. Namjoo walked in, still trembling. She looked around until she spotted a small sticky note was pasted on the mirror

She went closes to take a clear view. It was Hayoung's handwriting

"I want to find myself. Leave me alone" - Hayoungie

Namjoo-Oh no

Namjoo opened the closet. Hayoung didn't leave any cloth. It was empty too

Namjoo-Unnie!
Chorong-Namjoo ahh, why why? Why are you crying?
Namjoo-Ha.. Hayoung
Chorong-What's wrong with Hayoung? Is everything okay? Kim Namjoo! Don't make me worry
Namjoo-I think she runs away

All of Apink members gathered at 20Space Cafe immedietly

Namjoo-Here

Namjoo put the sticky note on the table

Bomi-"I want to find myself. Leave me alone"
Namjoo-Unnie aren't you worried? We don't know where is Hayoung now. Anything can happen
Naeun-Namjoo, of course we are worried too. Calm down okay? Let's find a way together

Eunji-Have you tried to call her?
Namjoo-She left her phone at home
Bomi-Oh no. Guys this is not Hayoung we know
Namjoo-We need to find her
Naeun-Let's lodge a report
Chorong-She is not missing for 24 hours yet
Namjoo-24 hours is just too long! Anything can happen
Chorong-Yes, I know. But that is the procedure

Eunji-First, let's try to find her with all our might
Bomi-I will go with Chorong. Namjoo, you go with Eunji okay?
Naeun-What about me?
Chorong-I think you better go home and rest Naeun
Naeun-What? No! I want to find Hayoung too
Eunji-No, no no. You must go home
Naeun-It's not fair
Bomi-We will try our best to bring Hayoung back. But you, just focus on your baby okay?
Naeun-*sighed* Fine. Please bring her home
Namjoo-We will

All of them separated to their own ways. Naeun drove back to her house. It's obvious that she didn't feel happy

She wanted to look for Hayoung too! They are friends too! Naeun is worried about Hayoung too!

Kai-Naeun

Naeun was surprised when Kai called her name that way. He sounded very firm plus, she wasn't focus so she didn't notice that Kai was standing in the middle of the living room

Naeun-Oppa...
Kai-Where are you from?
Naeun-I met my members
Kai-You drove alone?
Naeun-Yeah. I... It was emergency and I have no choice
Kai-What emergency?
Naeun-Hayoung... We can't find her anywhere
Kai-What was in your mind? What if something bad happens to you and our baby?

Naeun looked down to her feet, feeling upset

Kai-At least tell me, okay? Or just call me and I'll come to take you to your friends. I know you are worried about Hayoung but please... Never put our baby's life in danger
Naeun-I'm... I'm sorry
Kai-Next time, make sure to listen to me. Understand?

Naeun only sent Kai away with her teary eyes. She got so emotional when Kai happened to scold her. It was his first time to raise his voice at Naeun

And at this condition, Naeun could not control her emotions that she finally cried her heart out

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Namjoo locked the door behind her. She felt so exhausted. They were looking for Hayoung for the whole day but still, they failed to find her anywhere

Dyo who just came out from Daehwan's room found that Namjoo just came home

Namjoo-Oppa...
Dyo-Namjoo. Can we talk for a while?
Namjoo-Can we just talk tomorrow?
Dyo-Where were you?

Namjoo sighed when Dyo ignored her request

Namjoo-I met my members
Dyo-Why didn't you tell me?
Namjoo-It was urgent so I rushed off
Dyo-Did you know, you forgot to fetch Daehwan from pre school today?

Namjoo covered her face with her palms

Namjoo-Oh my God, I seriously had no idea about that
Dyo-And now he is sulking
Namjoo-Where is Daehwan?
Dyo-I already put him into sleep
Namjoo-Oppa, I'm so sorry. I was looking for Hayoung. You know she...
Dyo-I don't care what is going on between you and your members. But please put family as your first priority, Namjoo

Namjoo instantly lost in words when her husband turned away and left her in dumbfounded. She sighed in frustration

Namjoo went into Daehwan's room. Her son was sleeping soundly under his comforter. Namjoo lied down beside him, and planted a gentle kiss on his cheek

Namjoo-Mommy is so sorry, sweetheart. I will not do that again

At the end of the day, Namjoo also fell asleep on Daehwan's bed, hugging him tight in between her arms

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Shall I make double update today?