"I hope today is the last day"

02. My Last Lover (2)

"I hope today is the last day"

Episode 2. My Last Lover (2)

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After the greetings were over, he led us to a space inside the botanical garden.

Entering this place cautiously, I realized that unlike the humid air I had felt just a moment ago, the temperature was quite warm and it gave off a cozy atmosphere.

Jeon Jungkook and I sat side by side, facing each other. In the awkward atmosphere, I fiddled with my bag, then took out some documents... It was so quiet I could even hear the sound of them being taken out.

As I remained silent, Jeongguk finally broke the silence by speaking first. While I was secretly grateful, I also felt a bit embarrassed...

"I read the brief explanation you sent me in the email,"

박지민

I would like to ask about the exact date of the coronation.

Jeon Jungkook also knows that Park Jimin is my ex-boyfriend.

Park Jimin also knows Jeon Jungkook.

Just as I was getting lost in my own thoughts, Jeon Jungkook spoke up for me.

전정국

It's next Saturday.

전정국

The company hasn't finalized anything yet, so we'll contact you again once a final agreement is reached.

The air now hovering felt strangely cold. Neither of us spoke in such an aggressive tone, nor did we reveal any hostility in our gazes.

He slowly nodded as if he understood what Jeongguk said, then quickly looked away and met my eyes.

Exactly five seconds passed, our gazes locked in midair. He was wearing a smile similar to the one he'd greeted me with earlier.

박지민

Do you have any further questions?

한사라

…….

It was as if I had been frozen and then, with a sudden bang, regained consciousness. Only after lowering my sweaty hands under the table was I able to speak.

한사라

There are nearly 100 people attending. Will there be seating for everyone?

Since it was an event attended by corporate executives, I thought the larger the space, the better. Sarah kept fiddling with her hands, feeling nervous.

박지민

There are plenty of seats available.

박지민

The second floor is also used exclusively for events.

He said, staring intently at the monitor on the table with a few mouse clicks.

박지민

Luckily… next Saturday is possible.

한사라

If possible, could I take a look around the second floor as well?

Still meeting my gaze, he nodded silently in agreement. I figured there was nothing more to ask, and was about to look around... when something caught my eye.

After much thought, I finally told Jeongguk.

한사라

…I’ll finish up and go, so you go to the restaurant first.

I desperately wanted to break free from this awkward atmosphere. Even from an outsider's perspective... the relationship between the three of us is a bit strange.

전정국

Are you okay?

"What's wrong with that? There were a lot of restaurants around here earlier. Let's go wherever you want." Sara whispered to Jungkook, keeping her voice as low as possible in front of Jimin.

Jimin, who was looking at the two people, naturally avoided their seats.

When the two of them were left alone in this space, Sara, noticing that Jeongguk was about to speak first with a dark expression, opened her mouth urgently.

한사라

Leave a message. I'll look around for a bit and then be right back.

It was a decision Sarah made, feeling uneasy about possibly bringing up Jimin. She gave an awkward smile, then opened the door and left.

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Following his footsteps, I cautiously entered the second floor. Unlike the space on the first floor, which was decorated with lush plants, I only saw a few flower pots.

If you walk a little further without saying anything, what unfolds before your eyes is-

A completely different space.

한사라

… … I didn’t know there was a place like this.

Unlike the cozy first floor, this space boasts a sophisticated look, which may have been what caught my eye from the start.

한사라

Can I take some pictures?

Yes, it's fine. I got permission right away and took a few photos to show the team leader. I don't know who it was, but I can understand who chose this location for the ceremony.

To put it bluntly, I had a strong feeling that it would help provide a brief, peaceful escape from the busy city streets where only cars are rolling around.

… Even though I felt a familiar gaze from beside me for a moment, I felt burdened and soon put my phone back in my bag, biting my lips.

한사라

… Ah, it’s all done now.

I felt so pathetic, unable to even make eye contact and only spouting out my prescribed lines. But what can I do... in front of my ex-lover?

한사라

Well, as I said before…

박지민

Long time no see, guys.

I guess that's why he was looking at me with such familiar eyes. It must have taken him quite a while to say those words.

한사라

…….

Even I, who had been avoiding his gaze, managed to turn around with difficulty. I turned to face him.

As our eyes met, I could sense that the atmosphere was different from when we had met in the office earlier.

Your eyes were so different.

Your sunken eyes, which seemed to clearly distinguish between public and private life, and which coexisted with both coldness and gentleness, once again weighed on a part of my heart.

There was a day when we whispered eternity to each other.

The person who kept the bitterness and sweetness of my first love and became a path for me when I was unable to create new relationships.

Love gave me something new, even though I had hoped my first love would be my last. He was always sincere and devoted to me.

Now that I think about it, I wonder what I did to deserve such a wonderful person. That kind of person.

He was too much for me.

The years I spent with him were like a movie. He always gave each day of my life a happy ending.

Nevertheless, I made a choice that I will have to regret for the rest of my life.

In the end, I was so caught up in that one past memory that I ended up letting go of the person who loved me and truly cared for me.

It was a disappointing ending. If it were a movie, it wouldn't even get a 5. It was a disjointed ending.

To him, I am a terribly selfish lover

…it was also his bad first love.