Fan Fiction

The Pretend Game.[Completed].

by Erika

Chapter 21

[Your POV]
"So ... You're really going ?"

I fight the impulse to sigh, but with not much succession. Keeping my eyes lowered, I nod and continue packing. The butterflies inside my stomach won't stop fluttering and, I don't know why, but I feel like crying again.

It's not like I've cried enough at my father's funeral, it's just that ... I still can't believe that he's gone. I've always thought that someone who is as strong as he is won't die. It's like, they'll live forever. But okay, what with his poor health, I guess it's totally expected for him to pass away just like that.

I'll never be able to fulfill his wish of Changmin and I getting married. I've decided to migrate to America to further continue my studies. This house, and country, brings back to much memories of my father and as I've said before, I don't want to cry anymore.

"But ..." My mother continues. "Does Changmin know ?"

That's the worst part- Changmin doesn't know that I'm leaving. I considered telling him but I figured that it's too painful. I've grown to love that guy ...

Although, I must admit, I didn't think that I'll feel like this towards Changmin. We were, after all, sworn enemies.

I zip up my suitcase and shake my head. "Umma, don't tell him please." I haul my suitcase out of my bedroom door and make my way downstairs, where my other suitcases are waiting. My mother follows, blowing her nose into a handkerchief.

Before I slide into the car, I face her and kiss heron the cheek. "I'll be fine, Umma. I'll call often. Take care of yourself. I love you." I smile at her, step into the car and close the door.

Suddenly remembering something, I roll down the window and stick my head outside.

"Oh, and Umma, can you tell Changmin that I love him ? And ... That I'm sorry."

This time, I just let the tears flow smoothly down my cheeks because honestly, this is a perfect time to cry.

[Changmin's POV]
"ARGH !" I shut my phone and throw it across the room.

She's not answering my calls. AGAIN !

Well, if she's not gonna answer her phone, maybe I'll just have to force her to answer her HOUSE phone. Walking to my handphone, I pick it up and dial ______'s house number. Her mother answer after 3 consecutive rings and I'm a bit taken aback by how weird her voice sounds.

"Mrs Park ? Is _______ there ?"

"Changmin ? _______ is ... Not here. She-she went out for a ... Long time ..." Her voice cracks when she said the last two words, before she burst into tears. I stare at the phone before asking where ______ has gone, confused about how Mrs Park is acting right now.

"I'm sorry, Changmin. B-but I can't t-t-tell you ... She made me swear not to ..."

"Why not, Mrs Park ? Is something wrong ?" Inside my head, my voice sounds worried, which is probably how it sounds like to Mrs Park.

"I can't tell you, I can't tell you ..." She keeps intoning in a distraught voice.

"Please, Mrs Park, I love your daughter and I'll do anything for her. All I want to know is where she went off to and why isn't she answering my calls." I ask her in pleading tones. I'm getting desperate and at the same time, quite worried.

"She's going to America."

And after that, all of a sudden, I'm listening to a dial tone. Mrs Park hung up on me but right now, I couldn't care less.

______'s leaving and I have to stop her.

I slam the phone and dash out the house, to my car. I stomp on the accelerator and the car zooms off with a rumble.

I don't even care if I hit anyone on the way, all I need to do now is to catch _____ before her plane flies off. And so, ignoring the angry honks of several cars behind me, I rush to the airport, all the while praying that I'm not late. That's she'll still be there.

I step on the brakes and screech to a stop in front of the airport. Opening the car door, I run into the airport.

I scan the whole place, but she's nowhere to be found.

"_________ !!" I cup my hands over my mouth and yell. People are me stares at me like as if I've gone crazy but frankly, I don't give a damn. I have to find her. I have to stop her from going.

I look at the screen which shows all the departing planes. My eyes search for the plane leaving for America and ...

Departed.

Gone ...

I gape at the screen, hardly daring to believe what I'm seeing. Her plane has just flown off. She's gone forever.

This isn't a game anymore.
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Maybe ending at the next chapter. D:

Ayv --11 September 2009 at 5:29 p.m.
Aww u make me crying for this chappie:'(..finally,i met my 'son',junghoon^^*hug him tightly*...changmin so caring ne^^Aww not again,appa...not after i met junghoon...hope my appa is fine...but...i really hope he's fine*Pray hard*...yup,i love to learn japanese^^update soon ne^^Take care^^ja,love ya!v(^_^)v
Reply: Yeah, sorry about 'your' father dying here, but I somehow, I just have to make this story dramatic. ;D LOVE YOU TOO .

Randi--11 September 2009 at 5:24 p.m.
changmin makes a sweet boyfriend...always there to support her... thanks for the update ^^
Reply: Yes, Changmin IS perfect ;D And you're welcome.

azn14--11 September 2009 at 9:26 a.m.
ah, so thats why youre ending it soon.
well, i anticipate the ending then :)
AWES! the father and son are so cute ahah.
i love how junghoon just totally ignored me :P
OH NO!APPAA!! :(
update soon please :)
Reply: Updated ;D LOL.

JaeSu fan--11 September 2009 at 3:04 a.m.
Oh no... I hope 'my' dad could overcome this... T . T
LOL!!!
Update soon!!!
Reply: Sorry, but 'your' Dad died D: . Updated.

mehaha29--11 September 2009 at 2:03 a.m.
haha! every chapter there's always a funny part. :D update soon please! ^^
Reply: Ending soon ;D Updated.

Daphne--11 September 2009 at 1:10 a.m.
heyyyyyyyyy. what happened to my appa? why did he suddenly have a heart attack? was it cuz of the marriage thing? ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod.
Reply: I don't know. Random moment, LOL. Kidding. His health has gone from bad to worse, that's why.

Urye--11 September 2009 at 12:59 a.m.
ur welcome!
it's always good when you post a new chapter!
keepup the great work.
Reply: I won't say that my work is great. Thanks anyway ;D

Danielle--11 September 2009 at 12:22 a.m.
OHMYGOSH! Once again, you have made me laughing with joy.
Thanks for updating. I've been waiting but I can keep it up, no worries!
Keep on updating, please!
Reply: Updated ;D

After this, support I'll give you my Heart.
Junsu fic.
/Erika3

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