Beautiful Goodbye
CHAPTER 8: The Meeting Point

     Sohyun came out of the gate. Tracing the quiet streets that only illuminated street lights to the main street of the city. No matter what day of the night, the girl remained upright with no look on her face. He left without telling the house, Jonghoon had gone to the airport, to pick up his mother who was coming home in the middle of the night. While the servants, he also returned because of the weekend.

     The distance between the house and the main road was over five hundred meters, he passed with his leisure, for him the distance was not the reason for Sohyun who was very accustomed, trained in the darkness of night. Many times, he met a drunken man who passed by, even threatened to kill and rape him, but again, it would never discourage him who had been as firm as 'wanli changcheng'.

     The soft, sweeping warring girl was quite capable of conquering the striped-nose man who dared to deal with her, just need to mention her name, people had already run down the algal mounts like being chased by giants.

     Kim-so-hyun's chat. What a beautiful name. Giving from her parents who have long gone. The name is beautiful, has deep meaning, but is now very much feared. Sohyun hates being called a psychopath, hates when people call him a monster. Even so, because the term psychopath is closely attached to him, he is farthest from all the evil that comes, and consequently, he is completely excluded from this world. It exists, but was never thought to exist, including its own foster mother. Even though, he never had the intention to hurt especially to finish the lives of others.

     It was at a crossroads, the boundary between the hill location and the urban area. Usually, he would sit at the bus stop. Waiting for the means of public transportation to take him away, an exception for today, a day that he had been waiting for for a long time not only himself but also Jungkook who appeared with the private vehicle he was carrying, an old car was sitting in the trunk of his house, Sohyun said.

     The man smiled, popping his head from the car window. It stopped whizzing, immediately descending to approach the figure of the woman sitting staring at him unblinking. It was not that Sohyun was stunned to see the unusual appearance of his lover. There's another reason.

     "Sorry, it makes you wait a long time" Jungkook said after confronting himself in Sohyun's calm face.

     "No problem. I just arrived too."

      Jungkook heaved a sigh of relief, "thank God!"

     "Let's go in!" welcomes.

     They walked together, entering the car that missed back.

     "You should just tell me, your home address, that way you won't have to walk and wait at the stop."

     Sohyun who initially looked at the streets, briefly looked at Jungkook, before being imprinted again on the trees left behind as the speed of the vehicle he was riding.

     "I don't want you to see my house" Sohyun said.

     "Why is that?"

     "I'm afraid you can't keep your mouth shut after seeing her."

     Jungkook chuckled, shaking his head feeling funny with Sohyun's reply. "You're just there. Must be your house..." He did not continue his words, everyone would also think Sohyun came from a poor family. Being caught drinking tap water, apparently able to trick his identity.

     "Is it still a long time?" Sohyun switched the chat, it was five minutes the car was running, and Jungkook had not told him the direction of their destination yet.

     "Maybe another quarter of an hour. Wh why? Can't you wait for my surprise?"

     Sohyun nodded once. "Yes. Very impatient. Must you be preparing a lot for our event today?"

     "Not wrong anymore." Jungkook chuckled again. Feeling a landslide win over Sohyun who is easily fooled.

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     Taehyung rushes down from the car, entering the restaurant in the elite Gangwon hospitality area. It was not difficult to find his clients, those sitting by the window waved their hands as if they recognized his face. Quickly he stepped toward the table that was full of important files.

     "I'm sorry that I came late." Taehyung bowed before the three higher-ups of the Shichian company from the land of bamboo curtains.

     "You're not late at all. We came too soon. There's still twenty minutes before the meeting starts." Mr. Li Wan An, who was fluent in Korean, looked at his golden watch.

     "Please sit!"

     Taehyung sat on the available chair, opening the prepared map in his briefcase.

     "Don't want to order something first? You look a lot like Mr. Kim" CEO Xie said.

     Taehyung scratched his nape, feeling embarrassed and awkward. "This is the first time I've met a client."

     "It's okay. You're so young to lead Hondo, like my daughter, Shen Nan, I've also done a lot to take care of the banking company."

     The only woman among them blushed her name was called the father.

     "He is shy when with new people, but can be a lot of behavior if you already know each other." CEO Xie, chuckle softly. He pointed at the little sister sitting next to him. It looked from both sides of Shen Nan's cheeks that were flushed red. It was as if he was putting his heart on the figure of the man he had just met. That's Kim Taehyung. The man who was smiling sweetly responded to the chatter of his father and elder brother.

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     "Is this really the place?" Sohyun asked, just after the car stopped moving. And now parked in the front yard of the star hotel de Amoura. Jungkook nods while removing the seatbelt that was wrapped around him.

     "You're surprised, huh? I specifically rented it upstairs for our two dinners."

     The girl was indeed surprised, because this was one of the places she wanted to avoid the most. The place where he humiliated his mother in front of the guests during the So Hang Group celebration a few years ago. It is not clear why Yoon Eun was at that time, but recalled the red face of her mother because she claimed her daughter had made her heart senile. True, he is not recognized, because he is only a child of the collector.

     "Let's get off!"

     Sohyun gasped, but Jungkook's face appeared right in front of him. The man had been standing hunched over next to the door of the car that had opened.

     "I'm sorry" he said, taking off his belt.

     Walk the two of them into the restaurant that looks empty. Not silent because there are no visitors, this place does have an exclusive impression. That's why, Jungkook is willing to pour a lot of funds for his show tonight.

     Jungkook pulled him through many tables. In the middle of the journey, the sound of baritone men could be heard up to the vestibule of his ear. Sohyun turned his head in response, his eyes twisting, seeing Taehyung's presence here. Only three steps, their distance and growing further as Jungkook's steps widened.

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     "Why are you, Sohyun?"

     The voice coming from Jungkook again disrupted Sohyun's concentration. The girl looked at Jungkook who looked astonished to see her.

     "It's okay," he replied, then turning his eyeballs around.

     "What do you think of this place? Nice, right?"

      Sohyun smiled faintly while nodding small. They immediately sat on the chairs, waiting for the arrival of a servant.

     "Pick the food you want."

     His hands moved, flipping through the list of available menus. There is nothing different from four years ago, the menu is still the same, Sohyun thought. It was free for him, as tempting as any high-end food, will not be easy to pass through his digestion. There was only one dish he could swallow, and unfortunately, it was his mother's handmade.

     For a second, a servant appeared from behind Jungkook's body. A woman who ducked held the note of her menu. Sohyun knew him, despite having met a woman with a name, Ko Hyeri.

     "Geez!" His notebook jumped up, falling knocked down due to the shock that befell him. Hyeri, the VIP guest attendant, turned her back to see Sohyun's presence.

     "You look like you're just looking at a ghost" Sohyun recounted, slightly bowing, picking up Hyeri's book and handing it to the waiter who was still shaking, shaking to see it.

     Jungkook, who knew nothing, cleared his throat so that the waiter would welcome his book.

     Hyeri immediately accepted it, preparing to record the order that would be sent to the chef in the kitchen.

     Jungkook, who had already made his choice, pointed to the most expensive food in this restaurant."

     "If you?" He pointed to Sohyun who had finished opening the list.

     "I ordered .. two glasses of mineral water."

     Hyeri tried to behave accordingly. "Sorry, but here mineral water is not on our menu list" he said subtly, as friendly as possible.

     "Drinking water from a tap is fine too."

     "What?!" Not only Hyeri, Jungkook also screeched so.

     "But .., you don't have to feel bad about me. I'll pay for your food, so order what you want to eat."

     Sohyun nodded, disagreeing. He looked at Hyeri, as he said, "in that case, bottled water in your locker, Ko Hyeri."

     The eyes of the restaurant waiter instantly widened. Sohyun will never forget, to the only person who helped him when his mother's aide kicked him out of this restaurant, long ago. Only Ko Hyeri at that time, who was willing to accommodate him overnight in mes employees. Gave her a bottle of water and a packet of nearly stale chocolate bread.

     "Mo.please wait a moment, we will deliver the order immediately. Excuse me."

     Hyeri rushed away from there with a paled face. As usual, Sohyun would only see it without much mouth.

     "And now ... it's your turn, Jeon Jungkook!"

     Jungkook frowned at the sign of confusion ruling his mind. What does the turn mean?

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     "This partnership does not only benefit both parties. Recently, East Asia's economic growth has been good, despite the many outside pressures and currency wars, we from Hondo have established several business partners in the Blue Continent, and we hope also, this happens to Shichian for the future.

     "If this investment is successful, then it is not only Shichian who is increasingly known to the world, some projects that we have handled, for example, there are more than dozens of minor and major companies that have successfully penetrated the global market.

      "With more opportunities open, Hondo as a leading construction company will expand the development in the middle to upper growth sectors. This is not about how many billions of dollars will be earned, but how the cooperation of two giants of the two superpowers is able to create a new perspective that has been underestimated by most other large companies."

     The clapping from the hands that had noticed earlier said Taehyung presented his proposal.

     "Woah, Brother Kim Taehyung ... You are really great. Just this time I witnessed how excited the young man was in presenting his work." Wan An gave his praise. Followed by Wong Xie, "Right, you are amazing. We've decided that Hondo and Shinchian are officially working together."

     Taehyung was unable to cover up his happiness. Not just speech, Wong Xie as the main recorder, immediately affixed his signature as evidence on the stamp.

     Secretly, unbeknownst to Taehyung, Shen Nan, the daughter of Wan An, continues to show her interest. Until he whispered to his older brother, Wong Xie, to help him get close to Taehyung, cooperation between companies was agreed.

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     Jungkook was still stunned in his seat, from earlier his mind ventured, asking what Sohyun said. Even the food he ordered on the table for a while had not been touched. He lost his desire to chew that delicious food. Curiosity suddenly struck him. Even he did not really heed the speech of Sohyun who vividly told his relationship with his mother. Again, Jungkook does not care about what Sohyun says.

    Another case with Sohyun who has finished his second glass without rest. Put that clear thing. Looking at the astonished face Jungkook who is not as usual.

     "Is there anything you want to ask?"

     The corner of Jungkook's lips lifted, the man smiled then shook his head slowly.

     "Tell me, maybe something is weighing on your mind right now. I'll definitely hear it."

     He seemed to think long. Pulling his fiber breath. "What did you mean, Sohyun? What are you gonna do, until I become your turn?"

     "You really want to know?"

     Jungkook nodded quickly, waiting for a reply to come out of Sohyun's mouth that smiled knotily looking at his eyeballs.

     "You see that thing?" Sohyun pointed to an old antique clock that stood in the corner near the cupboard containing a transparent glass tube.

     Jungkook also set his eyes, his eyes were patterned, when the long needle had touched the number eleven. In less than five minutes he must decide Sohyun immediately or he will fail.

     "I didn't expect time to go so fast. Without me knowing today, it's been two months since we've been in a relationship. Did you know, Jungkook..You were the first man to boldly ask me to be your girlfriend? You say without hesitation, ignoring the views of people towards you for the sake of being my lover. I was touched at the time."

     "really? I feel so lucky to have you. But, Sohyun there's something I need to talk about.... We ..."

     "We just broke up."

     Not Jungkook, but Sohyun who said it out loud.

     "A..what did you say?" Jungkook instantly became stammered. I hope his eyes are wrong.

     "Must I repeat again, that today I am ending our relationship, Jeon?" Sohyun made his words clear.

     Jungkook kicked the table, making the items on it shake from his position. "Where could that be? You can't do it that easily!" His hand pointed at Sohyun's face which looked relaxed, unprovoked.

     "Isn't that what you're going to say, Jeon Jungkook?" challenge Sohyun, the more vigorous to corner Jungkook with the sentence to poke him.

     "Is this your plan? You framed me?"

     The index finger again refers to in front of his face. Sohyun for the first time laughed cynically, holding Jungkook's hand, deliberately pointing back at the owner's finger.

    "How does it feel? Do you feel like you got your own boomerang? You're the first one to throw it first, if I turn it over and you fail to catch it, then don't blame me, but yourself, Jungkook. Are you incapable, or am I greater than you?"

     "You dare me?" The man began to grow angry. Gripping firmly on Sohyun's bleached wrist.

     "I'm certainly brave. Why alone, don't you want to call your best friend? Aren't they tired of hiding under the table since? I know they're here. Betting would not happen without a partner, right? And unfortunately, you've lost."

     Feeling a sense of responsibility, two people who were indeed hiding under the table poked. Standing with the camera on, it was already their plan. Sohyun found out before making the woman their experimental material.

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     The meeting went well. It was in accordance with the expectations and plans he had put together from the beginning. After the meal, his client from China will soon leave for his country. Taehyung quickly bent his body repeatedly in front of them.

     "I thank you again. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to work on this project" he said.

     "It is precisely us who should be thanking you, Taehyung," Wong Xie joked, shaking the hand of his new partner.

     "You could have."

     "We say goodbye first. See you next time. If you have time, you may visit China or Hong Kong, my daughter is domiciled there." Wan An glanced at his youngest son, Shen Nan who looked even more timid.

     "I'll do it."

     "Kim Tae Hyung ..." Shen Nan approached Taehyung. The man was waiting for what Shen Nan wanted to say.

     "Be careful on the road."

     Wong Xie, the older brother, was disappointed. Was his sister so nervous, that she said such a standard sentence.

     "Yes, that's for sure, miss. You too, be careful on the road" Taehyung said, sending a message.

     The woman just nodded. His whole body was trembling unruffled just from looking at a man like Taehyung. Blame her already trapped self and fall for the charm of the younger man a year with her.

     Their meeting ended and decided to leave, after a long conversation. Taehyung continued to watch the family, until he walked out the door of the restaurant. Outside some aides in charge of guarding have also been alerted for their return.

     Taehyung let out a long sigh, slightly loosening the tie that wrapped around his shirt.

     From the other direction, Sohyun seemed to rush down the stairs of the restaurant. The girl walked quickly, leaving the upper room. Ignoring the frustrated screams from Jungkook.

    Sohyun who was unfocused, accidentally nudged someone who was still standing near the guest table.

    Almost he was stuck if only the strong hand did not hold his arm.

    Taehyung was glued, staring fixedly at the eyeballs he had seen some time ago. A happy smile was painted from him, knowing that the figure he so longed for and sought was now right before his eyes.

     "Yoot!"