I'm having a great time in Jeju for the past few days and I didn't realize that today is already weekend, and I'm going back to Seoul tomorrow. It's 0730am right now and Ji-eun came earlier to pass her car key to me as I've told her that I'm going to Cheonjiyeon Waterfall today and might be going to visit Seonim Bridge too. She's been my savior for the whole week, lending her car to me, bring me to a famous place to eat. In short, she's helping me with everything. And tonight, she's bringing me to her house for dinner and I'll get to meet her fiance.
I ordered my breakfast from room service today. I choose their continental breakfast. What a good breakfast to start my day. I went out around 0830am and driving straight to Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, whereby it's took about 40 minutes drive from the hotel. It's such a beautiful place to visit. It's also known as the Pond of God. There are three sections in these waterfalls, the first waterfalls separates to produce the second and third, whereby the water eventually flows into the sea. Furthermore, it's surrounded by an abundance flora and fauna.
Then I went to Seonim Bridge. It's an arch bridge over Cheonjiyeon Waterfall that has seven nymphs carved on both sides. It crosses from east to west over the stream between the second and third tier of Cheonjiyeon Waterfall. The nymphs symbolize the Korean legend of the descent of seven beautiful nymphs from heaven at night. I bet it will be an amazing view at night when all the lantern were light up.
I went back to the hotel around 1pm. I pass Ji-eun's car key to the reception and texted her. Then, I went up to the 3rd floor to their Korean restaurant for lunch. I'm craving for Kimchi-jjigae and Tteok-galbi. When my food come along with the side dishes, I took a picture of it and send it to my group chat with the boys. Yoongi haven't reply me nor call me since the last he hang up on me. Is he still mad at me? We really need to talk after this. Otherwise, we will keep on arguing whenever we talked about meeting each other. Or should I call him? Ahhhh, I don't know.....Okay, I think I'll call him after I had my lunch. We've met after so long and yet we were starting to keep arguing with each other. This is not right.
It's a great luncheon, though I was alone. How I wish Ji-eun were here with me, but I understand she need to go back early to her family as we will be having a dinner gathering, later tonight. She will come and pick me up around 7pm. I went up to my room and took a quick shower. It's half pass 2pm, after shower, I was laying down on my hotel bed checking my phone, then I dial Yoongi's number. Its ringing. I waited for a second, but he's not picking up my call. I dial again, this time I waited for a few seconds but still, Yoongi didn't pick up his phone. I think he's busy. It's okay I'll call again later. But I don't feel good about this. I have to ask someone.
"Hello.. Noona?"
"Jimin, hey...are you guys busy? I just wondering."
🐥Hmmm, no....at the moment. Why?
"Where is your hyung?"
🐥Hyung??? Which hyung? Oh! Yoongi hyung? He's taking a day off today. Me and the other members are at the agencies. Wait...Noona, why are you asking where is Yoongi hyung? He didn't tell you, he's off today?
"That the problem. He didn't call or text me."
🐥Something happened? Do you guys had a fight?
"I don't think so...I mean I don't know. We were arguing a few days ago about he said he would come to Jeju and I said no, because I don't want to provoke any speculation from your fans. Then, he said I'm giving the same excuse, everytime we talked about meeting each other and he just hang up on me. He never call or text since that day."
🐥I see. Now I know, where his frustration came from.
"Why? Did he yelled to you guys again or is he cursing?"
🐥No....but he can't seem to concentrate doing his work. He looked so frustrated and yes he's cursing a lot. I wanted to ask but he's not in a mood so I just kept quiet.
"What did I do wrong? I don't mean that I don't want to see or meet you guys anymore but after the incident, I was being extra careful. I know, we've explained everything at the press release but I don't want people or your fans think that I took advantages meeting you all in public because I am close with you guys and that I can meet whenever I want. I know your fans was scary sometimes."
🐥Noona, to be honest I'm on hyung side this time. I think everyone knew who you were to us by now, to hyung...and I don't think there is any problem with that. Of course some might still talking but for me, I don't care. We have our own life, as long as we didn't do anything wrong and it's not against the company policies then it's okay. I think hyung wanted to make it up for the times when both of you lose contact for years, that is why he's acting like that. As for me and both Taehyungie and Jungkookie, we love you being around. So never thought to stop coming seeing us because I will be so disappointed if you do that."
"Yah, Jimin...you make me feel guilty. I never thought of that. Oh my, what have I done? Actually when I first knew that Yoongi was part of Bangtan, I was so proud that I feel like I wanted to see and meet him everyday. But when I saw and read an article about you guys, I realized that I couldn't do that. You have the most powerful and biggest fandom on earth that I am aware they would do anything for you. I was being so careful meeting with all of you. Then the article about Yoongi and me came out. I was so shocked and disappointed at the same time because I knew that it will provoke the anger and frustration of your fans. Well, it did and the situation is so chaotic...But I think, I will talk to Yoongi about this when I'm back from Jeju."
🐥 Yup. That's the best thing you can do, talk to hyung. He will understand. You know how he is, he's being cold and mean from outside but deep down, he's the coolest.
"Yes and I'm still not used to his cursing, his swearing. He's not like that when we were in highschool. Time flies but he was still the same Yoongi that I know, savage, protective, like to help others. I hope he won't be angry for a long time. By the way, did Yoongi tell you anything, where did he go or what will he do today?"
🐥No, he didn't mention anything. Sorry.
"It's okay Jimin, you don't have to say sorry. I will ask Namjoon if he know anything. Is he around?"
🐥He's at the studio. You can call him.
"I will Jiminie. Thank you for your kindness and patient with me. Love you. I will bring something for you from Jeju. Until then. See you in a few days, my dongsaeng. Send my love to Tae and Jungkook too. Bye-bye."
🐥No problem, love you too noona. Can't wait to see you. Bye.
I better call Namjoon, might be Yoongi have talked to him.
🐨Hello, Yoori noona?
"Hi Joon. Sorry. Am I disturbing you? Can you talk?"
🐨Of course. Whats up?
"I called Jimin earlier. I was actually looking for Yoongi. He didn't reply my text since a few days ago and when I call him a couple of minutes ago, he didn't pick up my call too. Jimin said, he's on his day off today. So, I wonder if he told you anything? Where did he go or what will he do today?"
🐨Sorry noona, but he didn't tell me anything. He only told me that he's a bit disappointed and angry with you the other day, something about him wanted to come to Jeju?
"Haish...I knew it. That's why he didn't text or pick up my call. What should I do Joon? You see, I'm more than happy meeting Yoongi and you guys but I'm still not used to meeting in public, not to mention coming across your fans everywhere, that's the last thing I really want to avoid."
🐨From my point of view, as an idol I have so much respect for you Noona. I understand why are you doing this. Again, both of you had explained everything at the press release a few days ago, everyone should know about it by now. I know, some of our fans was a bit outrageous, I am so sorry. But, as a family...you know, I don't think there's anything wrong for both of you meeting each other. Noona, just think of it as a make up for the times when both of you been far apart for years. Hyung knows what he is doing. Bang PD also aware about it. Okay tell me, what are you afraid of Noona?
"Joon, you don't understa-
🐨 You're afraid if our fans will speculate and gossiping about the two of you and that will create anger and frustration of our fans, right?
I was silent for a moment.
🐨I guess, I was right. Noona listen, both of you are in the same industry, even though noona is more to oversee writing or production for magazines but still it's in the entertainment industry. We can't avoid people talking or gossiping, but we'll handle it professionally. Don't worry, it will stop on its own. And I believe our agency won't let anything bad happen, same as yours. After all, its all been explained. About our fans, don't worry, they will slowly be able to accept it. I mean we're normal human beings and have our own lives. We can't pleased everyone, that's for sure. Even if we did our best, there will still be people talking behind. That's life. It's just up to us, how we are going to handle it.
"How do you always have a sweet and wise words to say? No wonder, the others looked high on you. You're the best leader Joon."
🐨What?? No! Please... don't say that. There's still so much to learn.
"Oh please. You know, I haven't told this to anyone of you, even to Yoongi. I've done a lot of research and reading before I get to interview you guys last year. Everyone is saying, you guys were so kind, so down to earth, very easy to work with. Well, throughout my career from an intern, then as an editor, I have a few experience that I actually cannot believe 100 percent of what I've been reading about certain artist. I've met a lot of artist before, and somes are not the same as what have written. I have no idea, why some writers preferred to write a wrong information, but I'm not going to talked about it. What I'm trying to say here is that you guys are exactly the same from what I read about all of you. You guys were kind, polite, full of respect to your seniors, down to earth, easy to work with and so much more. I can definitely know, why are you guys were at your place, where you are right now. This is because you never forget your origins, how you started from scratch, then become a very well -known group all over the world. You are so humble and respect each other. Everyone was not only loves your songs but also falls in love with the message you tried to convey through all of your songs. And Joon, you as the leader, as well as the teamwork from all of you as an idol, played a very important role to your success to this day. That's amazing!"
🐨Wow!!! That's too much, noona. I don't know what to say, but thank you so much for the compliment, really appreciate it. We're always trying to improve ourselves from time to time. And I'm glad people liked our songs.
"You guys have worked so hard since day one, you deserved it Joon. And thank you for your time, your advice for today. I have to sit with Yoongi after this and discuss about this matter. I hope he won't be angry for too long."
🐨No problem. It's not an advice, I'm just saying the truth. Hyung will never get angry for too long noona, I can assure you that. So, don't worry.
"Hopefully, he will call me back soon. Sorry once again Joon. I have to go for now. I'll see you guys in a few days okay? Send my regards to Jin oppa and Hobi...take care. Bye!
🐨I will, bye noona.
Yoongi....Yoon....It has been so long. Yes, I used to called him Yoon.
It's quarter to 3 o'clock. I have to take a nap before going to Ji-eun house later. I set my alarm around 0530pm. I read a book for a while, not long after that I fell asleep.
I wake up to the sound of my buzzing alarm. I took my phone and dismiss it. I check my phone for a while then went to make myself a cup of tea. Feeling better after a cup of hot tea as always. Then, I took a long hot shower. I really took 45 minutes to shower. I decided to wear skinny jeans with a white button-down shirt and I think I will bring along my blazer. I try to do my makeup as simple as I can, just an eyeliner, mascara, earth tone lipstick and a blusher. I have no idea what to do with my hair, at last I just tie it into messy bun. I check my phone and the time now is quarter to 7. I know Ji-eun will be here anytime soon, I'll just have wait for her text.
Exactly around 7, Ji-eun text me saying that she's at the lobby waiting for me. I put on my heels, took my blazer and my handbag then went down to the lobby. As soon as the elevator door open, I can see Ji-eun wave her hand at me. I waved back. I can see someone's with her. A tall, good looking guy.
"Ji-eun ah."
We hug for a moment.
"You look great Yoori. I'm so glad you could join us for dinner tonight. My parents couldn't wait to see you."
I was looking back and forth to Ji-eun and the guy beside her.
"Emm Ji-eun, who is this good looking guy beside you?"
"Ahhh sorry. I forgot to introduce. Yoori, this is my fiance, Kang Min-hyuk. Oppa, meet my long lost best friend Lee Yoori."
He extended his hand to me and I bowed to him and shook his hand, "Nice to meet you, Min-hyuk-ssi."
"Nice to meet you too, Yoori-ssi. I heard a lot about you from Ji-eun."
"Oh really? I hope it's a good one."
"Of course, don't worry."
"Yah Yoori, you think I talked bad about you?"
"Of course not, Ji-eun. I'm just joking."
"I know. Well, let's go. My parents and my brother are waiting for us....Oppa?"
"Ahhh yesss, let's go."
Then he went to the car first and open both passenger seat beside the driver and at the back.
"Ladies first?"
"Thank you."
While on the way to Ji-eun's house, I'm trying to start a conversation.
"So Ji-eun, how do you guys met?"
"Well actually, both of us entered the same University. But oppa took medical program. Although our major is different from each other, we met accidentally when we took graphic design as our minor subject. Both of us love arts, so most of the time we met during classes. We were friends for almost 3 years before we start dating."
"We're dating for 3 years and a half before we decided to get engaged December last year. I realized that I fell for her when she's not around for even a day or even for a few hours, I started to miss her, looking for her or called her and talked for an hour straight. I couldn't wait for the times to be ended, I just wanted to see or talk to her by end of the day. When I first told her about my feeling, she was not that convinced of me. I did not get an answer from her straight away. It took her 3 days, to say yes. Right babe?"
"Hey, I was so shocked okay? I mean, you tell me all of a sudden and that was unexpected so I couldn't give my answer straight away. But oppa, like I told you before, I've been in love with you for a long time but I'm a coward, I didn't tell you about my feeling earlier."
"You're lucky, he didn't fell for someone else because you didn't tell him about your feeling earlier Ji-eun. What would you do if he did?"
"Oh, to let you know oppa had a lot of fans while at university back then. They were so brave that they could just tell oppa their feeling right in front of him. Even there's a few of them come to me and asked me to persuade oppa to go out with them. But oppa was a great man, he never spoke rudely to them, he rejected their feelings nor their invitations gently, but when they found out that we both started dating, some of them came and attacked me. They said that I deliberately do not want them to go out with oppa nor want to have a relationship with them because I myself have feelings for oppa. One of them almost slapped me but oppa came just in time. And for the first time I saw him so angry at that time. He talked quite rudely and scolded them for the sake of defending me. I fell for him even more."
"So sweet."
"You know, I would do that for you babe."
Then, I saw Min-Hyuk took Ji-eun's hand and kissed it.
"Oh my. I envy you Ji-eun ah....he's so romantic. Min-Hyuk-ssi, the man you are. How I wish, I have someone who could do that for me."
"There is. All you have to do is tell him about your feeling, Yoori."
"Ahh....I don't think I'm brave enough to do that."
"Why not?"
"Ji-eun ah....
"I said-"
"Babe...
"Fine. But Yoori, like I said before if you can't handle it anymore and you need someone to talk, I'm always here for you, okay?"
"I know. Thank you Ji-eun."
40 minutes later, we reached Ji-eun's family residence. I got out of the car and saw Ji-eun's house was magnificent as a palace.
"Yoori, I have a surprise for you. But I want you to close your eyes for a second."
"Why? What's all this?"
"Just close your eyes please."
"Oh please, you scared me."
"There's nothing to afraid of. I'm not going to do anything you don't like, so don't be afraid. Just relax, inhale and exhale...again....yes, good. Now, are you ready?"
"Okay, I'm ready."
"You can open your eyes now, Yoori."
I opened my eyes and look in front of me. Both Ji-eun's parents and his brother were ready with an open arms to give me a hug.
"Uncle, Aunty and Jong-hoon, it has been so long. How are you guys?"
I open my arms and give them a hug.
"Yoori, we missed you. How long has it been? 7, 8 years?"
"Aunty, I know right. I should've been in contact with Ji-eun but I didn't and I feel terribly sorry for that, but I promise, from now on I will come and visit you guys often."
"Noona, you look great."
"You too Jong-hoon. You growing up so much. I nearly couldn't recognise you."
Suddenly, I feel someone patting my shoulder gently. And when I look behind, I saw familiar faces....someone I've always missed.
