Beautiful Goodbye
CHAPTER 25: Another Angle

        Yeri went home alone. Without friends. The knock of his shoes felt sluggish, stumbling tired down the corner of his simple white-patterned house a little glazed worn. Unlike usual, she came home early and left her mother amazed. The girl interrupted without greeting, confused Hye In to follow her daughter into the room. Time and again, his ears caught a heavy breath coming out of Yeri's mouth that had been silent since entering the house.

       "Did something bad happen? Your face has never gotten this close before."

         Yeri lazily replied, on her stomach, hiding her face in the pillow. He is really upset now. All because Sohyun—because of Sohyun's words.

          He knows himself to be selfish. It was more fitting for Sohyun to be angry at him. For his actions that have put Sohyun in danger. He should be the one to blame, not the other way around.

        Knowing that a strange gurgle befell the child, Hye In patted Yeri's shoulder so that her daughter could face her. The response Yeri gave was like a mere interlude, the girl gave a glance, buried her face deeper after previously peeking out from behind her square pillow.

        Hye In is more curious, but soon recedes to realize Yeri's character will not change by force. Before he was about to leave the room, he said softly, "So early in the morning someone came to the house, I intend to tell you about it, but apparently your mood is chaotic. He said he was your friend" Hye In complained.

         The woman was aghast, "My friend?"

         Hye In nodded. Cancel out, while Yeri flushed holding her hand—hold.

        "Do you know who she is?" yeri urged more and more to know.

         "He didn't tell me his name. I'm surprised, you could have a friend like him. You know, he's really nice, coming to see your father and giving him a lot of stuff and money."

         Yeri's thoughts were stirred. The mother's words led to a figure that irritated her today. No one else should be suspected, except Sohyun. "Was that guy in a wheelchair?"

        "Well, is he really your friend? Yeri, you have to be nice to her. Why didn't you tell me you had such a rich friend?"

         "Then did you receive the gift?"

         "Of course."

         "How much money did he give you?"

         "Fifteen million Won—"

         "What?"

         Stop all Yeri's words. His mouth was clenched no longer urgently inquisitive. All of Hye In's answers suddenly silenced her deep curiosity from the start.

         "You don't seem to like it. If your friend doesn't come and help, where could your father be operated on tomorrow?" Hye In quickly left after muttering.

           The shocked Yeri dropped down, decaying to the floor. Yeri was completely inexhaustible with Sohyun's treatment. "Why is it so hard to guess his way of thinking?" grunt, unconsciously shed tears inundated mixed feelings. After this what should he do? There was no face to Sohyun anymore.

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        His hands clutched together, creeping incessantly. Waiting for the hope that never comes to show themselves. Shen Nan had even spent two cups of instant ramen in front of the mini market tavern plus a bottle of cold drink containing 1500 mL. A big size to devour a woman like her.

       Honestly, his heart is beating fast now. Doubt looms over whether the choice is right to make a meeting appointment at this kind of time and place. Especially in the current cold weather, but what could be done, the situation required Shen Nan to do this, he needs to know what kind of girl Taehyung can make and give up on their matchmaking plan. However, disappointment and injury exist, filling the empty spaces in the recesses of the heart.

         While from a distance, Sohyun who just arrived at the location by taking a city bus, rushed down with the help of several people. It sped after a voluptuous thank-you note from his mouth. Seemed to look around, watching a group of people going back and forth in the streets of deserted.

         "Shoulder hair, narrow eyes, brown coat, and .. ramen!" sohyun muttered as he passed, observing the woman sitting alone in front of him. His smile immediately appeared, looking at the style of the six-year-old woman from him. Taehyung once showed a photo of Shen Nan, so it was easy for him to recognize Shen Nan's outer appearance, even from a considerable distance.

       "Sorry to keep you waiting" he said.

       "Geez!" Shen Nan was shocked. Almost rolls of noodles in his chopsticks fluttered. "You who? Do you know me?" He asked quickly. Put the food in a small bowl.

       "Li Shen Nan, you made the appointment, right?" Sohyun. He then positioned himself in front of Shen Nan.

        Shen Nan's eyes are more aptly called active scanners. The long minutes the two neutrals widened (the appearance and appearance of Sohyun who did not mind).

      "So .. Are you the one?" appoint Shen Nan, after exerting efforts to judge Sohyun who was nodding in agreement.

      The woman sat back down. Never once did his mind cross that the girl he was about to meet, was sitting in a wheelchair with a thin body wrapped in thick clothes.

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         "Not home yet?"

         Jonghoon nodded his head again. Clearly, this was the question that Taehyung asked, upon his arrival at the gate of the master's house.

          "You're not lying, are you? I'm serious, Uncle! It's very late afternoon, soon evening. What if something happens to her? Uncle, why don't you just calm down here and not look for him!"

           Now his head is shaky. He patted Taehyung's shoulder, while pulling out the phone in his pants pocket. "I have not received a message from Miss. Can't get out now before getting an order from him."

          "What?" Taehyung.

         "If you want to meet her, see Miss Sohyun. I heard he was meeting someone. I don't really know him, but it seems to have something to do with you."

         Taehyung's forehead folded not understanding. "Who did you meet?"

        "The youngest daughter of the Li Family," Jonghoon replied.

         Taehyung gulped. Tetiba his feelings are gamang, anxious if until the skit is revealed. He knew Sohyun could keep a secret. But unlike Shen Nan, he was never sure of the magical behavior of the Chinese woman.

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        There was no reason for Sohyun to leave. Half an hour with the person he first saw, apparently adding a slightly bright gray color. Usually he will run away, the same applies to Yoon eun a few years back. But, somehow the story ... the story of her that Sohyun considers as a figure. The limited number of players does not mean more worthy when Taehyung attended. Now she meets Shen Nan. Women who can't stop drinking soft drinks. Froths popped up in bottles that weren't as cold as fifteen minutes ago. Sohyun continued to pay attention to him, perhaps until he met the word bored.

       "You don't want to order ramen?"

       Sohyun responded in the form of a slow ring. It was obvious, he could not carelessly put foreign food into his stomach.

       "Why not? It feels so good, once you taste it, you'll be hooked on eating it."

        Sohyun gave a small smile, then said, "Honestly, seeing you eating so voraciously like just now, is enough to make me full. What you showed me, stimulated my brain. Besides, I've never eaten ramen before, but I really don't want it now."

        Shen Nan nodded with no intention of forcing. He paused for a moment, then took care of a small table filled with scattered traces of food and drink, throwing it into an inorganic trash can behind him. He sat back, with a more presentable look, his right hand propping up his chin, while his left hand was folded against me.

        "I'm curious" he asked casually. Stared at Sohyun who formed a face line asked.

         "I didn't think Taehyung's taste turned out to be like you."

         It was not an ordinary sentence in Sohyun's ears. The distinctive denouncing tone of his dislike tickled his eardrum that was actively listening. "You like him as a man?" He chimed.

          "certain. Who wouldn't judge a man like Kim Taehyung? Although I'm two years older than him, nothing is impossible if love comes, right?"

          "Age is not everything. If you really like Taehyung, be honest with him and tell him your feelings sincerely. I won't mind."

          "You're just there. How could that be? Even if I love her, it doesn't mean I'm destroying your relationship. I'm not that bad, Kim Sohyun."

           "Honestly, that doesn't mean you can take it from me. Taehyung will still be beside me."

           Shen Nan was only able to throw out his careless laughter. He can't pretend to accept all of Sohyun's words that sound too confident. The woman even believes, Taehyung only pity Sohyun, knowing the physical condition of the woman in front of him.

         "I hope, one day, Taehyung can look at you" muttered Sohyun who this time let go of his gaze just like that. It was so subtle, that Shen Nan was unaware of his words.

          "You want soju?" The offer came from Shen Nan. "Suddenly I missed that drink. Get drunk before you go back to Hong Kong tomorrow night."

         "You guys. I'm not." Sohyun refused.

         "Your answer is not so good to hear."

         "That's how I am."

         "Short meeting."

         "What?" Shen Nan frowned, feeling strange at Sohyun's reply. The girl did not stare at him, instead appearing to develop a smile behind her back. It was as if someone made Sohyun not look away.

         "God-ah!"

         The heavy voice of the man was familiarly deafening. Shen Nan froze, looking down listlessly. The more grim the sound of Taehyung's footsteps approached.

       Not him. Nope.

       "Why didn't you tell me? I'm really worried you're going alone." Taehyung crouched down, clutching Sohyun's hand that had been resting on his thigh.

        "Don't exaggerate. I'm a regular."

       As if invisible to the eye, Shen Nan decided to remain silent, turning her gaze to another object. Although his spirit heard the voice of adam and earthy air occasionally.

         "It's almost night. The night wind is not good for you either. Let's go home!" bring Taehyung.

        Sohyun smiled faintly, shook his head slightly as he glanced at the dreamy Shen Nan. Sohyun clearly knew, Taehyung deliberately ignored Shen Nan's presence, so that the woman would not wish for him more. But he cannot justify. The two of them, remain attached to the cooperation between the two companies. Sohyun won't mess it up.

       "How about we take Shen Nan with us too? He didn't bring a vehicle, would you let him go home alone?" The girl whispered into Taehyung's ear.

        "But ..."

        "Do we not need to help each other? Moreover, he is your business partner, Taehyung."

        Although it was hard for Taehyung at first, he could not ignore Sohyun's good intentions either. As a result, the advice agreed. They went home three.

         "You want to, will we take you home?" bargain Sohyun's.

         Taehyung nodded next to him.

         "What's not a hassle? I mean, I don't want to bother you guys, so—"

          "So don't refuse, and follow our request!" cut Taehyung. Immediately rise to his feet, holding Sohyun's possessive shoulder. It seems necessary to show it so that their relationship looks real as a couple.

          "B.good. All right if you force." Shen Nan agreed. The woman had no choice either, as she ran out of money to return to the apartment. All his credit cards he stayed in the room and only brought as necessary. Blame how his stomach begged for food, until it unknowingly spent tens of thousands of won.

           "Come on!"

         Taehyung's call breaks Shen Nan's daydream. Following behind the wide back of the man, a figure who was so loyal to Sohyun's side and seemed reluctant to look at him who was jealous.

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        Today feels long Sohyun. He met a lot of people—can be counted using his fingers—but for him it is many and rare. Which means every encounter, Jungkook, Yeri, Shen Nan, and now Taehyung. The man who was focused on seeing the streets in front.

         Sohyun sat looking at Taehyung's face from the side. Admiring the sculpted face of the young man with a snail smile. His mouth rarely throws praise, but this time, let his heart do it sincerely. He wanted to be honest, how perfect Taehyung looked. His two eyes are always scattering the shade, his nose is so big, his skin is as white as ivory. Until his masculine muscles have been shaped.

          Sohyun admired Taehyung's physique, but was even more amazed at his friend's kindness. He likes the attitude and the way Taehyung treats him. Like there was no barrier between them, sometimes, Sohyun wanted to live like that. Closer without a time bomb separating their souls.

       What are you guys talking about?" Taehyung's voice greeted.

       "You curious?" sahut Sohyun looked back to the front, saw lines of other cars moving.

       "There must be something to do with me!"

       "Only talking to women. As women, we feel uncomfortable when a man finds out about our conversation."

        "So you have no intention of telling me?"

        "Yes, I won't!"

        Taehyung giggled at Sohyun's stern voice, his smile always blotted wide across his face.

        "You must know from Uncle Choi."

         The man's head nodded. "Then, this afternoon I wanted to take you to the hill garden. It feels like we haven't spent a long time there. I have a surprise for you!"

        "Surprise?" timpal Sohyun was half surprised.

        "I'm sure you'll like it a lot. I can't wait for tomorrow."

        Sohyun greeted with a glittering smile. Looking forward to the surprise Taehyung prepared for him.

         Ten minutes ago, Taehyung's car landed in front of Hondo's apartment building to drive Shen Nan. Little chat, the woman reasoned to review the project they agreed on some time ago. What Wong Xie, his brother as president, should have done. He would not think much, thinking much about the arrival of Shen Nan. Taehyung is committed to being professional in the work he does, separating career and personal realms.

       Outside the window the snow began to fall. The car wiper moves automatically, wiping the white dots that fall on the windshield. Taehyung began to hum a little with his trademark heavy voice, in order to drive away the silence in the car. The act of stealing the inevitable. Her eyes often saw her right side, at the silent Sohyun, the girl's gaze focused on the outside, staring at the frozen stretch of trees. Segan to Taehyung annoying, Sohyun really likes snow—like feeling that comes in exchange for drizzle—pun heavy rain.

         Something seemed to attract Sohyun's attention. His voice came out, calling his nickname for Taehyung. "Tae!"

           "Can you stop the car?"

          Wheels screeching slicing slippery streets. Taehyung turned his head after stopping suddenly. Looking at Sohyun who was almost made wretched, it was fortunate that Sohyun's seat belt was securely fastened. The man snorted, revealing a glare of annoyance at the SUV in front that stopped abruptly.

           "Sorry ...."

          "It's not your fault, Sohyun." Taehyung shut off the vehicle engine. "Oh, yes ... What's the matter until you want to stop here?" Switching conversations.

           "I want to go there!" Sohyun pointed his right index finger. Taehyung followed where he was heading, his forehead turning wrinkled, confused.

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       The glass doors open, pushed in when new visitors arrive. One of the waiters approached, bowing politely to the prospective buyer who stopped by today.

       "Welcome, Mister and Miss," the female servant's taboo greeted the courtesy.

       Sohyun and Taehyung looked at each other before answering the greetings from the servant. Taehyung quickly took Sohyun walking around the three-story boutique area they had just entered.

       Taehyung's steps came to a halt right at the spot where Sohyun had set himself up at the boutique.

         A pair of clothes were displayed in the middle of the first floor store room. Sohyun wanted the thing after seeing it a few minutes ago from the car window. Taehyung took notice. Seeing Sohyun's only concentration on that thing, Taehyung assumes that Sohyun is interested and likes him.

          "You want it?" said ask.

          "Yes." Yeah."

         Taehyung smiled faintly, knowing Sohyun wanted the bridal dress they had noticed since. Not what, at first he thought that Sohyun wanted to buy thick clothes to deal with the coming winter.

          "But..."

          "Let's get married!"