INSEPARABLE

Chapter 45 [Part 2/2]

"She mentioned we would meet here after the event. She said she had something to tell me," I murmured almost in a whisper. The tears streaming down my face seemed relentless, hindering my ability to raise my gaze and look into Jeongyeon's eyes.

"I suppose we should head to your penthouse now, Buddy. You can freshen up with a shower, get dry, and we can have a chat over coffee until those inexplicable emotions swirling inside you begin to fade," Jeongyeon suggested, her words offering a comforting warmth.

She understands me. She knows me on a deeper level. They comprehend me better than I comprehend myself.

"Jeong," I whispered her name, swallowing hard as the desire to articulate my thoughts tightened my heart.

"Yes, Buddy?"

I lifted my head to meet her gaze. The softness in her amber eyes hinted at her recognition of my tears.

"Do you think she will choose him?" I inquired, my eyes searching Jeongyeon's.

She shook her head. "I'm not sure, Buddy. What prompts your question?" she inquired.

"What if tonight is the night she decides between us?" I countered.

Could this be the reason behind the heaviness weighing on my heart? Is it the fear that this could be the final night where I still hold onto the hope of spending the rest of my life with her? Am I already anticipating the moment she chooses between us? Why does my crying make me feel like I've lost everything? Am I jumping to conclusions that she picked Kai? My intuition is tormenting me.

"Why? Is that what your intuition is suggesting? I know it's rarely wrong. But always trust what you feel deeply over what your intuition hints at, Buddy. Do you understand? Jennie spoke to you before your performance with Rosé, right? Was that when she told you to meet here after the event?" She inquired.

I simply nodded in confirmation.

"I see. Those silver orbs... It's the first time I've seen them sparkle with such joy, the way they do when you're on stage gazing at her while you sing. I assumed it was due to the excitement you feel for tonight, knowing she has something important to share with you. Choose to hold onto that excitement rather than succumb to the fear that's gripping you now. There's a reason you felt that. Don't allow fear to dampen that excitement. Tzuyu sensed unease in the situation, and we all picked up on it. We understand that if both of you aren't feeling good simultaneously, it won't lead to anything positive. However, the three of us don't sense any negativity. So, I want to reassure you, Buddy. If you believe this is the night Jennie might make a decision, it won't be to end things with you. While I may not have delved deep into her character, I recognize her as a smart, courageous girl who wears her emotions on her sleeve. I can see that she loves you. There's no way she would choose Kai over someone she loves. Just have faith in her," Jeongyeon spoke earnestly. Her words ignited a spark of hope within me.

I responded with a smile, nodding several times in understanding.

"You can leave the campus now, Buddy. I'll be waiting here, just like I promised her. No matter what, I'll be here waiting for her. I trust her. I trust her words. She will come," I declared with certainty, pushing aside the earlier doubts that had been eating away at me, thanks to Jeongyeon's words.

Jeongyeon nodded in understanding, "We'll wait as well. Just head to the 3rd floor of the main building. They're all there," she pointed towards the main building.

Glancing up, I spotted the girls with Tzuyu, Jisoo, and Seulgi. Chanty and Chaeyoung were also there. Despite their waving hands, their anxious expressions didn't go unnoticed. I simply nodded back and flashed them a reassuring smile.