I Really Didn't Know
Chapter 12: Her Name
~TWELVE~
HER NAME
“Let’s have a date.” Frozen. The fork stuck in my mouth as he let out the word ‘date.’
“Date…” I repeat.
“Yeah, a date.” Is this for real? This is the first ever date of my life!
“So…” he said. I look at him.
“Okay. Let’s have a date.” I answered.
KYUNGSOO’S POINT OF VIEW:
Good to yourself Kyung Soo. I’ll be having a date with Yumae later. I am going to confess myself.
*Flashback:
“You’ll be having a date with her?” Kai asked. He’s so surprised.
“Yes, I am.” I answered confidently.
“Wow. You’re a very straight forward man.” He complimented.
“Of course. Men should always do the first move to make things happen and one more thing life is too short so grab all the chances.
“Good luck.” He cheered me.
*End of flashback
Going back in time when we are still in Junior High. I found her—the past first woman whom I loved. I smile with these thoughts. I loved her so much but I lost her. I should prepare for the even later—our event later.
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
Good thing its weekend and I don’t have any class schedule today. I’m at the mall, browsing for some affordable dress. Maybe it’s time to show my feminine sides instead of wearing boyish attire like a casual day do.
“Yumae?” who’s that? A voice of a girl called me. I look up…
“KELLI!” I greet her. She’s Kris and Baekhyun’s cousin, remember? She hugged me.
“How are you? I missed you so much!” she greets me.
“Well, I’m fine. I missed you too!” I replied.
“Please spend another weekend in our house, please? Because I’ll be going back to Canada next month.”
“Oh, why so fast?”
“My father arranged an engagement for me last month. I don’t like it and that’s the reason why I went back here in Korea—to seek advice from my relatives, friends, and my two cousins whom I loved the most. Right now, I have made up my mind. I thought that I should give the guy a chance. I should meet him.” she explained.
“You’re right and yeah, I wish you all the best.”
“Anyway, what are you doing here… alone?” she asked.
“Uhm, actually I’m looking for a dress.”
“Dress?”
“Y-Yeah.”
“Why? Any event?”
“Uhm… I have a date…”
“DATE?!”
“Yeah…” I replied though I’m a little embarrassed.
“Kris definitely made his move!”
“Huh?” I confusedly asked.
“Kris, my cousin… he asked you for a date right?”
“Uhm, sorry but it’s not Kris.”
“Huh? Then… who is it? Is it Baekhyun?”
“No. Not Baekhyun.”
“Oh, my cousins are nuts! They seek my advice and yet didn’t follow it? I’ll slap then really hard when I see them! Aiissh!” she irritatingly said.
KELLI’S POINT OF VIEW:
Today I am with Yumae. We see each other accidentally at the mall. I am helping her to find the best dress to wear for her date tonight. Aiish, what happened Kris? You’re a nut!
*Flashback: 2 days ago
“Kris? Kris?” I looked for my cousin.
“KRIS?” I reached the kitchen, the living room, the dining room, and even the activity area but there’s no sign of Kris.
“Kris?” I entered his bedroom. So quiet. Huh? There’s a lot of papers scattered on his bed. I got curious and take a look on it.
“Accidents possible to cause leg injury. Hand injury. Car accidents, sports accidents. Severe headache causes. Brain waves unstable movements reason: accidents possible for amnesia.” What are these? Hmm, maybe just a science research. Oh, what’s that? A paper fell off the bed. I pick it up and it shake the world inside of me.
“Yumae has unstable brain waves, leg injury, hand injury, severe headaches and dizziness. Darkness phobia.”
“WHAT?!” I shout. I was caught flat-footed then…
“What are you doing here?” Kris went out from the bathroom.
“ What-what are these? You’re-you’re investigating about Yumae? She-she has a leg and arm injury?”
“Since you know it already, yes. I found it out earlier when our medical instructor commanded me to clean up her medical records in the clinic.” He explained.
“Oh, my gosh.” There’s a certain feeling of being confused in my head. Kris sit beside me on the bed.
“Please don’t tell this to anyone even to Baekhyun. I trust you so much Kelli.” He said. Yes I am the one whom he trust the most since we both lived in Canada, I became his best friend. He can’t hide anything from me—everything about his personal life whether love or sorrows, I knew it all.
“Then tell me why are you so concerned about her like that.” I asked. He tilt his head down.
“Tell me. You said you trust me.”
“I-I can’t explain it vividly but… I am really concern about her. I am always worried about her. I get annoyed when I don’t have the chance to see her for a day. I hate it when she’s having fun with Baekhyun or with our any other classmates. Why I can’t see her happy when she’s with me?”
“Okay. Now, it’s all perfectly clear for me. Why don’t you ask her for a date? You know, to get to know each other.”
“A date?” he asked. I nod.
*End of flashback.
Urgh! What happened Kris? Aiish. I hate you. Looking at Yumae right now, she really seems so happy. She doesn’t look like she has an injury or something.
“Yumae, you look excited today.” I said.
“Oh, yeah. Indeed, I’m excited.”
“Why?” I curiously asked.
“I guess it is because… it was my first date.”
“First… First date?!”
“Yeah…” Aiish. Right now I really hate you Kris. If you asked her immediately then it should be her first date with you. You’re a real nut Kris!
“Oh, I see. Then, who’s the lucky guy?”
“Uhm… our dorm leader, Kyungsoo.” Kyungsoo?
“Oh, as far as I remember, Kris told me a story about him not too long ago.” Then she let out a smile.
KRIS’ POINT OF VIEW:
Creative Writing class. Urgh! I am so bored. Kai and I are exchanging glances. I’m telling you if she’ll get pregnant I’ll kill you. Since the instructor go out for a while, I check out my phone. WHAT?! 27 missed calls all from Kelli?! What happened? I quickly dialed her number. Come on Kelli, pick it up.
“Hey nuts!” she yelled on me from the phone.
“Hey, what happened?!” I asked her.
“I HATE YOU!” She yelled. I think I should protect my eardrums.
“What?”
“You know what, Yumae is having a date tonight!”
“Huh?”
“Yes Mr. Slow brain! If you ask her to go out with you earlier then it would be her first date with you!” right now, I’m frozen. I don’t know what to react or what to say.
“An guess who’s the lucky guy?” she asked.
“Who?”
“It’s Kyungsoo you nuts! Urgh, you’re a real idiot eh?” she seem so annoyed even though I can’t see her.
“Ky-Kyungsoo…?”
“Yeah. I told you before. Men should be straightforward!” and with those words, she end up the call.
“Hello, Kelli? Kelli?” Aiish. I go out of the class. But where am I going?
*Flashback:
“You should ask her a date. Men should be straightforward.” Kyungsoo told me when we’re in high school. Because of him Jiyoon and I got the chance to get to know each other. Why did I forget those words? Maybe because of the pain that I received form Jiyoon?
*End of flashback.
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
I thanked Kelli a lot for helping me about the dress and of course for the bonding with her. She’s such a very bright and understanding person. She’s the type of person whom you can share your secrets too. For me, she’s very trustworthy.
1 message received
From: Kyungsoo
Yah, Yumae are you ready?
To: Kyungsoo
Yes.
From: Kyungsoo
Good. I’ll meet you at the lobby in 5 minutes.
To: Kyungsoo
Okay J
Oh my gosh! I’m really nervous. What could be his reaction when he see me wearing a dress? You know, it’s not my style. I sigh as I flip the doorknob and shut the door but—
“Yumae?” uh-oh. Kai was about to enter his room. You know his room is next to mine and he see me… with this dress. Urgh. He smiles so widely, his eyes were shining.
“Wh-Why are you looking at me like that?” I asked.
“Oh.” It takes a minute before he finally response.
“You’re-you’re pretty.” He said. Looks like he’s embarrassed.
“Thank you.” I replied.
“W-Where are you going?”
“To the lobby. I’ll be meeting Kyungsoo.”
“K-Kyungsoo?” I nod.
“Did he… asked you out?” I nod.
“Oh, I see.” He replied.
KYUNGSOO’S POINT OF VIEW
To: Yumae
Good. I’ll meet you at the lobby in 5 minutes.
From: Yumae
Okay J
I faced the mirror. I can see my colors before this feeling—I wish it last forever. I don’t want to feel the pain that she had left to me. I must move on.
I go to the lobby to wait for her. As time comes closer, I got more and more excited.
“Kyungsoo!” a soft voice came from my back. I’m sure it’s her. She’s the one who owns that sweet voice. I slowly turn around, looking at the ground. Huh? She’s-she’s wearing a heels? My eyes slowly goes up. She’s wearing a dress? She’s drop dead gorgeous. I met her face—her hair is in wavy style that wonderfully reached her shoulders and she wears makeup too. It is light enough to enhance her facial features especially her beautiful eyes, her lips and nose. I was stunned by her beauty.
“Do I… look fine?” she asked.
“Y-You’re so… so… beautiful.” I replied, stuttering.
“R-Ready?” she asked. She’s so cute. I nod then offer my arm to her.
“I thought I would be ridiculous when I wear a dress.” She said as she hooks her left arm in my right arm.
“Well, for me you’re always look cute, whatever you wear perfectly suits you. But this time, it’s different.”
“Different? Oh, it’s just the outfit. Don’t worry, it’s still me!”
“I know.” Then we get in the car.
“W-Where are we going?” she asked. I smiled.
“To the place that you had never been before.” I answered. She remains quiet for the rest of the ride until we finally got there. We step out of the car and I put a blindfold on her eyes.
“Sorry about the blindfold.”
“It’s okay.”
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
“Sorry about the blindfold.” Kyungsoo said as he put the blindfold in my eyes.
“It’s okay. I replied. He hold my hand as if being my eyes.
“Careful.” He whispered in my left ear. He’s so close. We walked together until…
“Are you ready?” he was now behind me, holding both of my shoulders. Could this be one of the movie scenes that I had watched before? I nod as a sign of agreement. I am very excited. He slowly remove the blindfold and…
“Wow…” it’s all I could say. I can’t believe it. It’s like a
magical place. It looks like a garden with candle lights, a fountain with a beautiful music of violin, flute, and piano.
“Do you like it?” he asked. I don’t know what to say. I can’t even imagine myself in a scenario like this. I can often watch this in movies. It was spectacular!
“Oh, Kyungsoo…” I faced him.
“I love it so much!” I exclaimed then I hug him. My arms were wrapped on his shoulders. I think I would cry in so much happiness. We sit down in the chair, facing each other then the food came in.
“You know Kyungsoo, this moment is magical. I think I would not forget this for the rest of my life!”
“I’m glad that you liked it.” The smile in my face can’t be erased. After we eat, the music has changed to a sweet melody. Kyungsoo stand up then he offered his hand to me.
“May I… dance with you?” he asked. My heart beats so fast. I accept it then we formed the waltz dance.
“Yumae…” I look at him.
“I wanted you to know that I like you.” My heart beat is like a drum inside of my chest.
“I liked you since we first see each other. When I tour you around CPA.” He continued. I gulp as he tells me about himself.
“I’m just telling you this early because I believe than men should be straightforward and I am the type of man that when I like something or someone, I risk everything for it.” He turns me and pulls me closer to him.
“It’s fine that you don’t like me… yet.” I am staring in his eyes and instead of answering I hugged him so tight. Right now I can’t clearly determine about my feelings. I am in a confused stage. Huh? I noticed something in the tree trunk. Is that… my name in Chinese character? My brows furrow.
“Kyungsoo, you even wrote my name in one of those trees?” I said.
“W-What name?” he asked confusedly. I go to the tree and points it to him.
“This one. It’s my name in Chinese character! Look.” I showed him my bracelet which my parents had given to me.
“It’s the same!” I said. He looks closely.
“Yeah it’s the same but I didn’t write that. I didn’t even know something about Chinese characters.”
“Don’t play jokes on me…” I said, smiling.
“I’m not joking…” he answered.
~
HER NAME
“Let’s have a date.” Frozen. The fork stuck in my mouth as he let out the word ‘date.’
“Date…” I repeat.
“Yeah, a date.” Is this for real? This is the first ever date of my life!
“So…” he said. I look at him.
“Okay. Let’s have a date.” I answered.
KYUNGSOO’S POINT OF VIEW:
Good to yourself Kyung Soo. I’ll be having a date with Yumae later. I am going to confess myself.
*Flashback:
“You’ll be having a date with her?” Kai asked. He’s so surprised.
“Yes, I am.” I answered confidently.
“Wow. You’re a very straight forward man.” He complimented.
“Of course. Men should always do the first move to make things happen and one more thing life is too short so grab all the chances.
“Good luck.” He cheered me.
*End of flashback
Going back in time when we are still in Junior High. I found her—the past first woman whom I loved. I smile with these thoughts. I loved her so much but I lost her. I should prepare for the even later—our event later.
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
Good thing its weekend and I don’t have any class schedule today. I’m at the mall, browsing for some affordable dress. Maybe it’s time to show my feminine sides instead of wearing boyish attire like a casual day do.
“Yumae?” who’s that? A voice of a girl called me. I look up…
“KELLI!” I greet her. She’s Kris and Baekhyun’s cousin, remember? She hugged me.
“How are you? I missed you so much!” she greets me.
“Well, I’m fine. I missed you too!” I replied.
“Please spend another weekend in our house, please? Because I’ll be going back to Canada next month.”
“Oh, why so fast?”
“My father arranged an engagement for me last month. I don’t like it and that’s the reason why I went back here in Korea—to seek advice from my relatives, friends, and my two cousins whom I loved the most. Right now, I have made up my mind. I thought that I should give the guy a chance. I should meet him.” she explained.
“You’re right and yeah, I wish you all the best.”
“Anyway, what are you doing here… alone?” she asked.
“Uhm, actually I’m looking for a dress.”
“Dress?”
“Y-Yeah.”
“Why? Any event?”
“Uhm… I have a date…”
“DATE?!”
“Yeah…” I replied though I’m a little embarrassed.
“Kris definitely made his move!”
“Huh?” I confusedly asked.
“Kris, my cousin… he asked you for a date right?”
“Uhm, sorry but it’s not Kris.”
“Huh? Then… who is it? Is it Baekhyun?”
“No. Not Baekhyun.”
“Oh, my cousins are nuts! They seek my advice and yet didn’t follow it? I’ll slap then really hard when I see them! Aiissh!” she irritatingly said.
KELLI’S POINT OF VIEW:
Today I am with Yumae. We see each other accidentally at the mall. I am helping her to find the best dress to wear for her date tonight. Aiish, what happened Kris? You’re a nut!
*Flashback: 2 days ago
“Kris? Kris?” I looked for my cousin.
“KRIS?” I reached the kitchen, the living room, the dining room, and even the activity area but there’s no sign of Kris.
“Kris?” I entered his bedroom. So quiet. Huh? There’s a lot of papers scattered on his bed. I got curious and take a look on it.
“Accidents possible to cause leg injury. Hand injury. Car accidents, sports accidents. Severe headache causes. Brain waves unstable movements reason: accidents possible for amnesia.” What are these? Hmm, maybe just a science research. Oh, what’s that? A paper fell off the bed. I pick it up and it shake the world inside of me.
“Yumae has unstable brain waves, leg injury, hand injury, severe headaches and dizziness. Darkness phobia.”
“WHAT?!” I shout. I was caught flat-footed then…
“What are you doing here?” Kris went out from the bathroom.
“ What-what are these? You’re-you’re investigating about Yumae? She-she has a leg and arm injury?”
“Since you know it already, yes. I found it out earlier when our medical instructor commanded me to clean up her medical records in the clinic.” He explained.
“Oh, my gosh.” There’s a certain feeling of being confused in my head. Kris sit beside me on the bed.
“Please don’t tell this to anyone even to Baekhyun. I trust you so much Kelli.” He said. Yes I am the one whom he trust the most since we both lived in Canada, I became his best friend. He can’t hide anything from me—everything about his personal life whether love or sorrows, I knew it all.
“Then tell me why are you so concerned about her like that.” I asked. He tilt his head down.
“Tell me. You said you trust me.”
“I-I can’t explain it vividly but… I am really concern about her. I am always worried about her. I get annoyed when I don’t have the chance to see her for a day. I hate it when she’s having fun with Baekhyun or with our any other classmates. Why I can’t see her happy when she’s with me?”
“Okay. Now, it’s all perfectly clear for me. Why don’t you ask her for a date? You know, to get to know each other.”
“A date?” he asked. I nod.
*End of flashback.
Urgh! What happened Kris? Aiish. I hate you. Looking at Yumae right now, she really seems so happy. She doesn’t look like she has an injury or something.
“Yumae, you look excited today.” I said.
“Oh, yeah. Indeed, I’m excited.”
“Why?” I curiously asked.
“I guess it is because… it was my first date.”
“First… First date?!”
“Yeah…” Aiish. Right now I really hate you Kris. If you asked her immediately then it should be her first date with you. You’re a real nut Kris!
“Oh, I see. Then, who’s the lucky guy?”
“Uhm… our dorm leader, Kyungsoo.” Kyungsoo?
“Oh, as far as I remember, Kris told me a story about him not too long ago.” Then she let out a smile.
KRIS’ POINT OF VIEW:
Creative Writing class. Urgh! I am so bored. Kai and I are exchanging glances. I’m telling you if she’ll get pregnant I’ll kill you. Since the instructor go out for a while, I check out my phone. WHAT?! 27 missed calls all from Kelli?! What happened? I quickly dialed her number. Come on Kelli, pick it up.
“Hey nuts!” she yelled on me from the phone.
“Hey, what happened?!” I asked her.
“I HATE YOU!” She yelled. I think I should protect my eardrums.
“What?”
“You know what, Yumae is having a date tonight!”
“Huh?”
“Yes Mr. Slow brain! If you ask her to go out with you earlier then it would be her first date with you!” right now, I’m frozen. I don’t know what to react or what to say.
“An guess who’s the lucky guy?” she asked.
“Who?”
“It’s Kyungsoo you nuts! Urgh, you’re a real idiot eh?” she seem so annoyed even though I can’t see her.
“Ky-Kyungsoo…?”
“Yeah. I told you before. Men should be straightforward!” and with those words, she end up the call.
“Hello, Kelli? Kelli?” Aiish. I go out of the class. But where am I going?
*Flashback:
“You should ask her a date. Men should be straightforward.” Kyungsoo told me when we’re in high school. Because of him Jiyoon and I got the chance to get to know each other. Why did I forget those words? Maybe because of the pain that I received form Jiyoon?
*End of flashback.
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
I thanked Kelli a lot for helping me about the dress and of course for the bonding with her. She’s such a very bright and understanding person. She’s the type of person whom you can share your secrets too. For me, she’s very trustworthy.
1 message received
From: Kyungsoo
Yah, Yumae are you ready?
To: Kyungsoo
Yes.
From: Kyungsoo
Good. I’ll meet you at the lobby in 5 minutes.
To: Kyungsoo
Okay J
Oh my gosh! I’m really nervous. What could be his reaction when he see me wearing a dress? You know, it’s not my style. I sigh as I flip the doorknob and shut the door but—
“Yumae?” uh-oh. Kai was about to enter his room. You know his room is next to mine and he see me… with this dress. Urgh. He smiles so widely, his eyes were shining.
“Wh-Why are you looking at me like that?” I asked.
“Oh.” It takes a minute before he finally response.
“You’re-you’re pretty.” He said. Looks like he’s embarrassed.
“Thank you.” I replied.
“W-Where are you going?”
“To the lobby. I’ll be meeting Kyungsoo.”
“K-Kyungsoo?” I nod.
“Did he… asked you out?” I nod.
“Oh, I see.” He replied.
KYUNGSOO’S POINT OF VIEW
To: Yumae
Good. I’ll meet you at the lobby in 5 minutes.
From: Yumae
Okay J
I faced the mirror. I can see my colors before this feeling—I wish it last forever. I don’t want to feel the pain that she had left to me. I must move on.
I go to the lobby to wait for her. As time comes closer, I got more and more excited.
“Kyungsoo!” a soft voice came from my back. I’m sure it’s her. She’s the one who owns that sweet voice. I slowly turn around, looking at the ground. Huh? She’s-she’s wearing a heels? My eyes slowly goes up. She’s wearing a dress? She’s drop dead gorgeous. I met her face—her hair is in wavy style that wonderfully reached her shoulders and she wears makeup too. It is light enough to enhance her facial features especially her beautiful eyes, her lips and nose. I was stunned by her beauty.
“Do I… look fine?” she asked.
“Y-You’re so… so… beautiful.” I replied, stuttering.
“R-Ready?” she asked. She’s so cute. I nod then offer my arm to her.
“I thought I would be ridiculous when I wear a dress.” She said as she hooks her left arm in my right arm.
“Well, for me you’re always look cute, whatever you wear perfectly suits you. But this time, it’s different.”
“Different? Oh, it’s just the outfit. Don’t worry, it’s still me!”
“I know.” Then we get in the car.
“W-Where are we going?” she asked. I smiled.
“To the place that you had never been before.” I answered. She remains quiet for the rest of the ride until we finally got there. We step out of the car and I put a blindfold on her eyes.
“Sorry about the blindfold.”
“It’s okay.”
YUMAE’S POINT OF VIEW:
“Sorry about the blindfold.” Kyungsoo said as he put the blindfold in my eyes.
“It’s okay. I replied. He hold my hand as if being my eyes.
“Careful.” He whispered in my left ear. He’s so close. We walked together until…
“Are you ready?” he was now behind me, holding both of my shoulders. Could this be one of the movie scenes that I had watched before? I nod as a sign of agreement. I am very excited. He slowly remove the blindfold and…
“Wow…” it’s all I could say. I can’t believe it. It’s like a
magical place. It looks like a garden with candle lights, a fountain with a beautiful music of violin, flute, and piano.
“Do you like it?” he asked. I don’t know what to say. I can’t even imagine myself in a scenario like this. I can often watch this in movies. It was spectacular!
“Oh, Kyungsoo…” I faced him.
“I love it so much!” I exclaimed then I hug him. My arms were wrapped on his shoulders. I think I would cry in so much happiness. We sit down in the chair, facing each other then the food came in.
“You know Kyungsoo, this moment is magical. I think I would not forget this for the rest of my life!”
“I’m glad that you liked it.” The smile in my face can’t be erased. After we eat, the music has changed to a sweet melody. Kyungsoo stand up then he offered his hand to me.
“May I… dance with you?” he asked. My heart beats so fast. I accept it then we formed the waltz dance.
“Yumae…” I look at him.
“I wanted you to know that I like you.” My heart beat is like a drum inside of my chest.
“I liked you since we first see each other. When I tour you around CPA.” He continued. I gulp as he tells me about himself.
“I’m just telling you this early because I believe than men should be straightforward and I am the type of man that when I like something or someone, I risk everything for it.” He turns me and pulls me closer to him.
“It’s fine that you don’t like me… yet.” I am staring in his eyes and instead of answering I hugged him so tight. Right now I can’t clearly determine about my feelings. I am in a confused stage. Huh? I noticed something in the tree trunk. Is that… my name in Chinese character? My brows furrow.
“Kyungsoo, you even wrote my name in one of those trees?” I said.
“W-What name?” he asked confusedly. I go to the tree and points it to him.
“This one. It’s my name in Chinese character! Look.” I showed him my bracelet which my parents had given to me.
“It’s the same!” I said. He looks closely.
“Yeah it’s the same but I didn’t write that. I didn’t even know something about Chinese characters.”
“Don’t play jokes on me…” I said, smiling.
“I’m not joking…” he answered.
~
Notes
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