Chapter 21 - Life is Cruel

(I think Spring Day will suit this chapter. Play it if you want😉. And brace yourselves!)






Jungkook knocked on the door at night. Knowing there will be no reply, he still entered.

The room was dark as usual. And he was laying on the bed; pretending to sleep when he's actually sobbing under the sheets.

Jungkook stood by his side of the bed.

“Hyung, I've something to tell you.”

No reply. Jungkook knew Jimin was actually hearing everything.

“You've to permit Noona to go out tomorrow. It'll be her last day here.” he said firmly.

Jimin felt a big thump inside his heart. He remained quiet.

“She says she has to stand at the same cliff in order to go back. And since you made her a prisoner, she asked for your permission to go back.” Jungkook explained.

“After murdering my wife, she will go back to her world happily? I won't let that happen.” Jimin turned his back to the other side.

Jungkook scoffed in disbelief and surprise, “Hyung! Why are you being so cruel? Let her go back to her universe. Why bother her?”

Jimin sat upright and looked at him with anger, “Ottoke? She ruined me. She destroyed my whole life. Now she'll go back to her world and live happily while I suffer here?”

Jungkook stared at him.

“And why do you keep calling her your Noona? Your Noona was Myeong Jo. My wife. Your Noona is dead.” he shouted at him slightly.

Jungkook fought back, “I call her Noona because I find no fault in her.”

Jimin looked at him with raised eyebrows.

“Yes, I miss my Noona. My real sister-in-law. I'm really sad that she passed away. But I'm not like you who'll blame Myeong Jo. What did she do wrong anyway? She loved you too.”

“Look she loved you so much in these 4 months that you didn’t even realize this was another girl. You never could tell that she was not your wife. Her behaviour, her love amd care for you were so deep and true......... You said to me that you loved this new Myeong Jo more than the before!” Jungkook almost shouted.

Yes, it's true a few weeks back when their relationship was still stable, Jimin once said to Jungkook over a drink that he loved his amnesiac wife better than the other. Because she acts cute, is playful and forgetful, always gets shy and loves him in a different way.

Jimin gulped down his throat and looked away.

“I didn't mean that.”

“Yes, you did. Remember she sacrificed her life for you? Twice. You don't get it. The harsh words you said to her yesterday was so cruel that I just wanted to beat the hell out of you! Cuz those words were completely False!” he yelled at Jimin.

Jimin closed his eyes and breathed.

Jungkook let out a sigh.

“She has a brother in her world. Let her go back. She did no fault except for the fact she hid the truth from you. She wished for a person like you all her life. Can you imagine her wish came true but only for temporary? She hid her pain all these months that we didn’t even notice. Please, Hyung. I know you hate her. But don't let her life get ruined.” he paused.

“Even for all these months, she loved you. She made you feel special. For that sake, allow her to go back. Please.....”

Jimin sighed deeply. For a long time, both of them didn’t talk.

“Fine. She can go.” saying Jimin went back to sleep. Actually to cry.

Jungkook nodded and headed out to the door. Then he looked back again, “Just to inform you tomorrow is her last day here. She will go back at night. So if you want to see her one last time.......”

Jimin didn’t reply. Jungkook sighed and closed the door.

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Today was her 149th day. Her last day in this universe. The end to her infinite uncountable happiness.

Myeong Jo visited every person she knew and bade goodbye to them. She kept all her sobs inside her chest.

As the night soon came, she hugged Ji Eun and both of them cried for some time. Then she and Jungkook got ready to leave.

She stood at the main entrance. She looked behind and admired the castle; recalling all those unforgettable memories. Her lips curved a painful smile as her eyes showed sparkles of sorrow.

Jungkook looked at her, “Noona, let's go.”

“He won't even come to.....see me?” she asked him with an whimpering voice.

Jungkook cleared his throat, “I put the letter in the table like you said. If he ever loved you, he'll surely come.”

Myeong Jo sighed. How come Jimin is so ruthless? He doesn't even care for her? All he thinks is about his real wife!

Both of them left the castle and made their way to the same mountain.




The night somehow looked painfully  beautiful. It had all the stars twinkling and the full giant moon appearing at the centre. The white clouds looked grey as it was dark. The sky looked magical as if they knew something unique and magical is going to happen.

She looked at Jungkook and he was already crying. She hugged him and patted his back.

“N-Noona.....don't go.....” he mumbled between his cries.

“Jungkook-ah.......” she made him look at her.

“I-I......am really grateful to you. You were the only one who stood by my side after knowing the truth. You and Ji Eun both. And someone's gotta take care of your innocent hyung. Someone’s gotta pat his back, hug him and listen to his sobs every night.” a tear escaped her eyes.

“Jungkook-ah, promise me....you will take care of your brother. Make sure he eats, sleeps and don't cry too much. Make him strong again and make sure he handles the kingdom well. Also I need you and Ji Eun to live happily without any worries. I know how much you two love each other so keep on doing that. And y-you be a good boy, okay? Stay healthy and safe. Be a good prince and take care of your people. Eat well and don't forget to rest...... Never lose your smile......arasso?” she broke into tears while saying.

Jungkook nodded and hugged her again.

“Oh Noona.....I'm so sorry.....for everything......If I knew, I would had helped you from the start......I will do all those things you said. Don't worry. I'll be a good boy. And only for you...I'll remain your naughty brat. You.... please forget about us....and try to live happily in your world......” he sniffled.




Suddenly the sky showed an unexpected element. Both of them looked at it. It was the Neowise Comet. It appeared here like a bus. Myeong Jo smiled a bit and let go of his hand. Jungkook sobbed louder this time and kept his head down.

Tears with stories written inside left her eyes as she walked forward to the cliff. The wind began blowing softly; making her hair fly in the air. She stood at the edge and closed her eyes.

She took deep breaths. And began recalling everything. Her birth, her brother, her struggling poor life, her wishes, her suicide, her coming here, her meeting the most amazing man, her falling in love with him, her creating so many moments that will never fade away, her cries when he kicked her out from his heart and her finally leaving this world. Everything felt like a fairy tale. A story book.

Myeong Jo had only one face in her mind now. His unforgettable face was flashing in front of her. Her lips shivered as she let out her cries softly. She wanted him. She wanted to see him one last time. She wanted him to smile for her.

She didn’t want to leave. She wanted to stay here forever with him. Every second with him now was haunting her. She felt herself slowly feeling light. She opened her eyes and saw her hands disappearing in the air. It looked so mythical but it was true. Against her wish, she was leaving. She chuckled a little out of sorrow and closed her eyes.

Jungkook kept staring at her; slowly getting invisible and hid his mouth with his hands to stop his cries.














Suddenly...........















“Myeong Jo-ah!”









That same voice. That same voice that once sounded music to her ears. That same voice that felt so sweet. She immediately had a feel that he was here.

She looked behind; half of her lower body was already gone.


Jimin was here. His eyes were red with tears; he had wiped his eyes so much that they turned red and swollen; he was panting heavily as if he ran so fast. He looked at her with the most unforgettable feelings. His face showed regret, fear, pain.

Myeong Jo felt nothing. She didn’t even feel happy to see him. Nor did she feel sad. She was just emotional less. She just stared at him.

You Promised Me You Will Never Leave Me!” he yelled. His voice sounded like he was crying and he was actually.

Jungkook was quite surprised to see his brother standing beside him.

You promised no matter what, you'll stay by my side!” he yelled again.

Myeong Jo's invisible heart still felt pain. She opened her mouth to say something but closed it. She was too shocked to see him.

Why Are You Leaving Me?! Don't Go!” he began walking towards her.

Her heart shattered into pieces. She gasped in pain to see him. Jimin wanted her to stay. Can she ask more that this?

You can't leave me! You promised! What'll I do without you?” he mumbled in his cries and stood in front of her.

Myeong Jo was already vanishing away. Only her chest, her head and her right arm was left to be seen. Yet her painful tears were clearly visible. She thought her voice was gone but she could speak still.





“J-Jagiya........”




For the first time, she called him so sweetly. Jimin widened his eyes and eventually cried again; feeling too much guilt.

Her voice faded away so she couldn’t speak anymore. It hurted her because she wanted to say something else too. So she she began doing sign language. Jimin stared at her and tried to understand her movements.

She first pointed at herself then she made a heart and then she pointed her finger at him. That could mean only one thing.

I Love You.

Jimin couldn’t take it anymore. He sobbed louder this time and went to hold her hand. But she was already gone. She disappeared slowly in the air and the giant bright comet also vanished.

He was only a centimetre away to touch Her. Now there was no her. No Myeong Jo. Only him and Jungkook.






















Jimin fell down on his knees and cried his heart out. His voice echoed throughout the open air and the woods. Everyone could hear his heart catching wailings. Deep lost emotions stirred with no other outlet but through his long-lasting sobs. He ran his fingers through his hair; sweating badly. He was taking deep breaths as sorrow and pain took him over.

“I-I'm so sorry....... For letting you go...... I love you so much........I'm really sorry...........my love.........I'm so sorry for hurting you.........My wife......I'm sorry for.....not knowing your untold grief..... For not..........realizing how much you loved me.........Oh, Myeong Jo.....I'm so sorry........my beautiful wife........” he mumbled these words that made no sense now. He clenched upon this throbbing heart and cried like no end.

The Moon again became the witness of one of the most painful incidents in the universe. The bright full moon saw how a love began and eventually ended. It witnessed a heartless scene where two people who loved each other like crazy had to part ways.

















Life is indeed very cruel.

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I guess I cried🤧. Double update coming soon.

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