epilogue (1/1)

note: not edited"To: Sejeong and Somi.First off, I would like to apologise for not writing or texting you at all, life in Shanghai was rather difficult and we were too busy working, so communication wasn't really on my mind. It's been five years since I've last seen you guys, and to be honest I miss the gang like hell. My father's debt has been cancelled due to my 'service' in the gang, and I think he's doing well. That was what Nayoung told me anyways. But, moving on, telling you about what happened for the past five years of my life is not my real intention. Do open the second letter attatched."Sejeong looks up in expectation. "Open the second letter!" She squeals excitedly, attempting to look over Somi's shoulder.Somi headlocks her and makes Sejeong lay on her lap. "Woah, calm down. I'm reading it.""Dearest Sejeong and SomiYou are hereby invited to Jieqiong and Doyeon's wedding. Venue: Shanghai, Nanxi ParkDate: 7 March, 2020We really hope you could come. We hope to see you there!With kind regards,Jieqiong and Doyeon.""Holy shit! About damn time!" Sejeong's face breaks out into a wide smile, eyes shaping into small cresents and Somi whoops in excitement."We're definitely going. It's in a few months anyways, we'll get the tickets there," Somi states the obvious but Sejeong is currently too happy to give her a sarcastic reply. She shoots up from Somi's lap and heads out to the door."Sejeong! Where the fuck are you going?""I'm telling the others!"                      Sejeong rushes into Yeunjung's apartment uninvited, but slows down to a stop as soon as she spots beer cans scattered everywhere. She then sees Yeunjung's rather lifeless body on the balcony."Yeunjung?"Yeunjung looks up at Sejeong briefly before turning her head back to the sunset. "Hey, Sejeong. Sit, sit."Sejeong opens a can of beer before sitting cross-legged next to Yeunjung. "I thought that I should tell you about Jieqiong, but it seems like she's sent you the invitation as well."Yeunjung nods. "Yeah she did. She sent me a separate letter as well."Sejeong raises a brow in curiosity. "Oh? What did it say?""She knew that I loved her at a point, Doyeon probably told her. She said that she loves me but obviously not that way. But eh, her heart was designed to fit Doyeon's anyways. She apologised, too. For what, I don't know," Yeunjung's tone was surprisingly nonchalant."Are you still not okay? Aren't you- ""Yeah, I got over her.""Then why on earth are you drinking?"Yeunjung's facial expression darkens. "My mother.""Oh shit... You found her?""Yeah."Dead silence is all Yeunjung gets. Sejeong is currently thinking about how to properly string her thoughts together, and Yeunjung answers the unspoken question."She's charged for child abuse and murder. She's gonna spend the rest of her life behind bars.""Ah. How are you feeling?""Relieved and satisfied. Serves the bitch right.""Hm, I guess so."Yeunjung senses the underlying question and chooses to answer the other one that was unasked.Yeunjung takes a huge sip before answering. "She's still my mother. There's still a part of me who still loves her, you know."Sejeong nods in agreement before turning back to the sunrise. This time she doesn't fail to notice the slight sadness and bitterness in Yeunjung's tone."No one forgets about their mother. No matter how shitty they were."                        "What brings you here?""Your wedding.""More like Jieqiong's, no?""Both yours and Jieqiong's. I made a promise to let go, I'm a woman of my word."Sejeong finally turns to face Doyeon with a cigarette in her hand."A cigarette is rather unfitting for a wedding," Doyeon muses."Old habits die hard, do excuse me for smoking. But hey, at least I'm doing it outdoors."Doyeon chuckles before looking at Sejeong. "I never thought that you'd take Jieqiong's dress code that seriously."Sejeong gives Doyeon a genuine smile for the very first time. She has followed Jieqiong's childish request of wearing a black shirt and black jeans. For what intention, Sejeong can only guess. But considering all of the not-so-straight single girls have been ogling her for the whole ceremony, Sejeong has a pretty good idea why."I'm getting her back one day. Somi's been ignoring me because she's jealous. She's ridiculous, my best friend," she barks out a small laugh before looking at Doyeon again. She notices Doyeon's slight fidget and she has a feeling that Doyeon will talk about what they needed- closure."You've let go? Of Heehyun's death?" Doyeon's voice is soft, cautious, and she knows that she's walking on thin ice.Sejeong hesitates before giving her a curt nod. "It's in the past, you have your reasons. Plus, Ki would've made me let go ages ago, I've already held onto this too long." She notices Somi from the corner of her eye, still sulking, and she stomps on her cigarette. She places a hand on Doyeon's shoulder. "I'm going to go now, sulking girlfriend is waiting for me. I'm looking forward to the dinner later. See you, Doyeon." She flashes a final smile before running to Somi.Doyeon manages to blurt out a "see you soon" and chuckles as she notices Sejeong's wide smile as she skips to Somi.She feels a pair of arms snake around her waist and turns aroudn with a knowing smile."Relationship fixed?" Jieqiong asks her with a slight sparkle in her eyes and Doyeon nods."FIxed."                       "Somi! Wait up!" Sejeong calls, walking briskly towards Somi."Piss off, Sejeong," Somi huffs in mock anger, but internally smiles as Sejeong forces her into her arms."Why are you jealous when we've been together for absolutely ages? Come on, Som. You know I've only got eyes for you.""Urgh, Sejeong. Quit the cheesiness," Somi squirms in her embrace but she wraps her arms around Sejeong's neck, head buried in her neck.Sejeong lets out a content sigh as she feels Somi's lips on her collarbone. "You're smiling. I thought you were jealous?"Somi pulls away with a small pout. "Of course I was. You've always said that you preferred older women, and they were all over you.""Oh my god, Som. I was just joking around, okay? They mean nothing anyways, so stop getting jealous, yeah?""Yeah."                       "Dear Diary,It's been quite a while since I've talked to you. Jieqiong and Doyeon's wedding was absolutely amazing, and the dinner, albeit a bit chaotic, was extremely amusing and fun. To be honest I don't remember much, we were all too drunk too care about anything else except for having fun.Just a quick update on the others. Jieqiong and Doyeon- they're on their honeymoon now and Kim allowed them to move back to Korea if they want. They better, the gang surprisingly feels more complete with both of them.Chaeyeon and Stone Nayoung. How do I even start. It was a heck of a rollercoaster ride, both of them being equally insecure about the whole relationship. But Heehyun's will made Chaeyeon promise to let go and be with the one she loves, and Chaeyeon stuck to her word. They got married a year ago, and adopted a baby girl called Mina. That kid is absolutely adorable, and we all treat her like she's our own. That lucky ass, she has seven people taking care of her.Chungha and Yoojung are doing just fine, going strong despite having a long distance relationship at some point because Chungha left for the States to take care of the gang's business. Chungha and Yeunjung and really good friends now, and the three of them make quite an invincible trio. Which reminds me. Kim recently ended the gang business and we're free. No more missions, recruitment programs. We're finally free. There's not much to add to that.And finally, Somi and I. We're good, after the disbandment of the gang we got more free time. Which means more dates, more time to ourselves, if you know what I mean. I haven't mustered up the courage to propose to her yet, but I promise you, it will happen one day. Because on that day, I'm sure that on that day, she will definitely say yes. "A/N: I honestly don't know what to say. This fanfic, to be honest, was spontaneous, unplanned and I had no expectations whatsoever when it came to the popularity or the successfulness of the fanfic. But look at this! 100+ subscribers, multiple comments and even a few votes! I can't thank you all enough, really, and I've never been this happy. Writing this fanfic was not easy, I ran out of ideas as time went on and my updates became slower and slower, so I would like to apologise for that. But to all of you who patiently waited for my updates, thank you so so much for your understanding and support despite the inconsistency in updates.This literally had to be the shortest epilogue I've ever seen, but I hope that this short chapter can sum up everything in general. I low key regret introducing too many characters, but hey, what's IOI if I don't involve all of them? Sorry for giving Mina such a minor role by simply stuffing her name in the last chapter, it's such a poor excuse and I'm sorry that I haven;t been giving her the same share of love.And finally, thank you all so much, again, and hopefully I will write another fanfic soon :) This has been Sesomislife and I will see you all soon with another fanfic!!!!~SesomislifeP.S. Vote for IOI for MAMA! They were ranked third for the Star Cheer Event today and I cannot get any happier.P.P.S. I love Sejeong's blonde hair, do look forwawrd to her solo (?) song that will be released on the 23rd!P.P.P.S. I can't wait for UP10TION's new song to come out, it sounds amazing and plus Somi will star in the MV. Do give them all lots of love and support!