Ive Been Waiting (1/1)

Chapter 2 – I’ve Been Waiting Jessica looked up to her ceiling and thought of what Jaejoong had just told her. “…I’m going to Japan next week…”, his voice kept on echoing in her mind. Something’s wrong. She thought. Just then, she heard her weak mother coughing loudly from her room. She got some water and medicine before heading to her mom’s room.“Here, take these.” She said as she supported her mother to sit down on her bed. After drinking her meds, she rubbed Jessica’s head.“I’m still very lucky to have a daughter like you.” She weakly spoke with her pale lips. Jessica gently smiled. “If only your father was here…”“Shhhhh…” Jessica whispered angrily. She hates it when her mom brings up the topic of her father. She hates him so much for leaving them for another woman. She stood up and went to her room to contemplate again.I hope Jaejoong won’t be like dad. Stupid liars in the world.She lastly thought before dozing off. Meanwhile, Lee Donghae was in his room thinking what to do the next day. He has been rolling on his bed for a few hours already when he received a call from an unknown number. At first, he was pretty hesitant to answer it but he gave in. “Yeobeoseyo?”“Donghae-ya?”“W-who is this?”“It’s me.”Donghae’s eyes widened and he had his mouth wide opened when he heard the familiar voice at the end of the line. He was instructed by the person to meet up with him tomorrow at the children’s playground a few blocks from the tea shop Jessica’s working at. The sun rose the next day and Donghae remembered what his old friend had instructed him the night before. He put on a pair of jeans and a nice shirt and a brown jacket before heading to the playground. As he walked through the busy people, he easily spotted the tall and white man sitting on a swing. “Jaejoongie?”Jaejoong looked up to see his childhood best friend smiling widely at him. When Donghae confirmed Jaejoong’s identity, he hugged him immediately making Jaejoong feel a little awkward. “Y-yah. You’re making us look gays.”“Oh, sorry. Ei, you have gone paler through the years!” Donghae commented. From afar, Jaejoong looked like ice because of his white pigment.The two walked around the playground without saying anything until Donghae broke the silence. “How much I miss our childhood days. Remember when we first met here?”“Heh. I do. Uhm, Donghae-ssi…”“Neh?”“Can I ask you a favor?” Donghae and Jaejoong proceeded to a hospital to have a check up on Jaejoong. He has been keeping this a secret from Jessica all along. He has brain tumor. He doesn’t know how long would he still live. Donghae was with him when he was getting checked up. After that, the two boys went on a stroll on the block. “Hyung…” Donghae managed to say. Even if Jaejoong was older by just months, Donghae calls him hyung during serious talks.“Why are you keeping this a secret from everyone?”“Because… I can’t let specific people in my life know and see that I am weak. They get strength from me, but how could they even get strength from me when my whole body’s crumbling? Only my parents, you, and my sister know about my condition and they’re sending me to Japan to have my sickness treated. I’ll be back when I’m finally ok.”Donghae couldn’t say a word and instead just nods.“Donghae-ya…I have someone for you to look after for.”“N-neh?”“Please. I couldn’t think of anyone else but you to take care of her.”“HER?” Donghae was astonished.“Jung Jessica, my girlfriend. I’m afraid she won’t survive without me by her side. We’ve been together for 5 years. She has lots of weak points and one, based on what she told me, was me leaving her.”“So while you’re gone, I’m gonna make sure that she won’t fall apart and won’t look at other guys?”“Exactly. So, are you willing to?”“B-but how long would it take me? You know me Jaejoong, I’m not good at handling girls that much.”“Perhaps about 6 months? And don’t worry, Jessica is easy to get along with. How do you think I got along with her?” Jaejoong let out a weak laugh but he then began coughing really hard again that Donghae had to support him. Jaejoong gave him her address and working place for his guidance. After that, Jaejoong started walking away.  Meanwhile, at the strike of 2 o’clock, Jessica waited patiently for Jaejoong to come but no one showed up. Family errands, I suppose. She tried to convince herself. “Jaejoong Oppa hasn’t arrived yet?” Yoona inquired as she wiped the trays. Jessica heaved a deep sigh, “No.”“Well that’s funny. He always comes here at exactly 2pm.”“Maybe he’s busy.”“Didn’t he text or call you?”Jessica just shook her head. Then a female customer asked for her to get their orders and Jessica immediately followed it up to Yoona.It has almost been a week since Jessica haven’t heard anything from Jaejoong. She’s becoming bothered already but she doesn’t want to bug him by sending massive phone calls and text messages. He’s going to Japan and he’s not even using the time left for us. She pouted. “Still no word from Jaejoong Oppa?”“Ani.” On the other hand, Jaejoong had been constantly vomiting and his parents decided to admit him in the hospital. Donghae has been helping Mr. and Mrs. Kim watch their son. He was too afraid to lie to Jessica about where he is so he didn’t bother to keep in touch with her. And besides, it’s better this way. So that it would be less painful for me. He thought. When I reach Japan, I would be lying to her about everything that would happen there and I don’t know what punishment I deserve from her.“Hyung…” Donghae interrupted his thoughts. “When am I going to meet Jung Jessica?”“After I leave for Japan.” Jaejoong let out a deep sigh. Before Donghae left for home, Jaejoong handed him a picture, a picture of Jessica.When Jaejoong got discharged the night before his flight, he went to visit the tea shop to see his girl cleaning the table but looking gloomy. As the door made a sound as he entered, Jessica’s head turned around to say that they were already closed but then she saw the familiar figure right in front of her.“O-oppa!” She ran to him and jumped to wrap her tiny arms around his neck. He brought her to a tight hug as if that was their last. “Why didn’t you contact me this whole week? And why were you gone? We could’ve used the remaining days before you go to Japan!” She shot him with inquiries and pouted.“I’m sorry. I just fixed my files for Japan.”“Aigoo, arasseo arasseo. So should we call it a date tonight? We could still be open.” She flashed him a goofy smile. He just smiled back.“Unnie, just lock the doors—“ Yoona said while going out from the kitchen but she stopped talking when she noticed Jaejoong actually in front of her eyes. “—well, it’s about time you showed up!” She teased.“I’m sorry.” He apologized jokingly.“I guess I still have work to do here.” Yoona heaved a fake sigh while looking at the couple who’s like going to have a date. She entered the kitchen and yelled at them, “WHAT DO YOU WANT GUYS?!?”“Two café latte and two slices of strawberry cheesecake!” Jessica shouted back. After 5 minutes, their order came and Yoona bid goodbye to them.“Jessica, I hope you won’t forget me and won’t look at other guys while I’m gone.” He demanded at her like a father.“Yes, Sir!” She said like a sergeant. Both laughed at their silliness and that filled the cold evening of Seoul. Jessica didn’t know that that could be their last meeting.--[a/n]2nd Chapter is up! :D Lol, a really quick update. So how is it?Hoho, Sorry if there’s no HaeSica yet. On the next chapter there would be, don’t worry. :) And Donghae’s first appearance. :D I shall say I like JaeSica as well but nobody beats HaeSica. Haha. Sorry if it confuses you, guys. Just comment below on what part it confuses you.Thanks for commenting, subscribing, and reading. Annyeong~ -O-