A workshop in NewYork, where we flew from Korea last night for a concept photo shoot.

We walked our way inside the set for the indoor filming, we were scheduled for that hour.

The dawn tomorrow was when I lost two most important people of my life. Although, it was Jae hyung's birthday, it always reminded me of Kimchi and our unborn son since they passed away on the same date, marking it the forth year without them.

At present, Jae hyung and Ji Hae were also here with me for a holiday. Since, he always celebrated his birthday with me, he threw a tantrum just to tag along.

It was Jae hyung's first time traveling out of Korea, so I thought we could have a small family vacation thereupon.

As for that, I was going through some online tourist guiding sites for better convenience. For a given, I went with the highest rated company NewYork had to offer. 

When everything was booked, they sent me the bio-data of the guide,  best suited to us, who knew both the languages well.

While going through it, I stumbled upon the very first column. The name reading as 'Kim Jae Ra'.

However, I couldn't be certain since the only picture they provided of the guide was implicitly blurry. My weak connection did not let me view it even after mutliple reloads.

For the first time in four years, this name popped up in front of my eyes.
I sent them the address to our set since I had to plan the vacation. And most importantly, I wanted to meet the person named the same as Kimchi.

After a while, as I was in my makeup room, my new manager entered and informed me of the her arrival.

I turned my gaze slowly. Even though a small part of me wanted it to be Kimchi, I still couldn't fully accept the sight.

It was her.

It was my Kimchi.

It was Kimchi before my eyes.

For a moment, I thought I was hallucinating her with my totally bewildered conscious. It was the meanest prank of my fantasy, yet utterly realistic to be a dream.

No seconds passed, I internally thanked the ultimate for letting me see her one last time, which I had been asking Him since forever.

I was looking deep into her eyes. Nothing had changed. She still had the same freshness in her expressions. The same innocence that complimented her gentle features.

JAE RA : Hello,Sir. I am Kim Jae Ra from Bon Voyage Tourism Agency, the tourist guide for your holiday package. (-smiles sweetly-)

My eyes instantly formed warm tears as my ears percieved her sound. That soft mellifluous voice, they had been yearning to hear.

I missed her caring nag, her selfless smile, her alluric scent, her enthralling presence. I missed her every day, every hour, every minute and every second that counted her absense.

I missed my Kimchi.

I felt the absolute delight in the delusion I believed I was in- deciphering it to be the dream that I had been dying to have every sleepless night.
Even if I was going to wake up, I just wanted to see her as much as I could. I was scared that if I moved my eyes away even for a second, she would inherently disappear into the thin air.

JAE RA : (-smile fading-) Are you okay, sir?

I didn't reply but stood up and closed the distance setting us apart. She was looking at me innocently with her big brown characteristic doe eyes. Her voice, it felt so real that I started to believe, she was actually standing in front of me.

ME : K-kimchi..(-whisper-) Kimchi, you were alive. (-low voice-)

JAE RA : Huh? Do you mean Kim Ji E? (-awkward smile-) Ah, my name might have confused you. It's Kim. Jae. Ra.

Her words and actions, on the other hand, were countering every conclusions I derived. Realization soon struck me that something was utterly off and not harmonizing.

There was no recognition for me in her eyes. All I could read were her foreign expressions,  staring at me with perplexion and unfamiliarity.

ME : Don't you remember me?

JAE RA : (-confused look-) Of cource, I do. You are BTS's V a.k.a Kim Taehyung, whom I am here to guide the family of. (-smiles-)

ME : Kimchi, I am your hu-

Before I could finish my sentence, someone thud-opened the door instantly stealing our attention. It was Kimchi's Uncle, Kim Jang Min. His arrival made me certain that she was indeed, my Jae Ra. And that she was real.

JAE RA : (-shocked-) Uncle?

The guards however, attempted to manhandle him at his intrusive behavior, and ignoring their warnings. I stopped them from taking any actions and let him in, claiming an acquaintance.

Mr. JANG : Jae Ra-

JAE RA : (-whisper shouts-) Uncle! Why are you here?

Mr. JANG : Uh-... There's something SungYeol and Seo-In wanted to discuss with you.

JAE RA : Yeah, but they could've waited.

MR. JANG : (-holding her arm-) Jae Ra, it's urgent they said, and I was passing by here, so I came to pick you up.

JAE RA : But, I am at work!

Mr. JANG : I will talk to your boss.

She didn't answer him back, feeling defeated and looked at me with apologetic eyes.

JAE RA : I am really sorry. (-bowing-) I am afraid, I have to leave. But, can we have the talk later as per your schedule,  if that's possible? (-pleading eyes-)

ME : Oh, sure. We have another shoot here tomorrow so, you can come here again in the morning hours.

I gave it my best shot at feigning the same sense of unfamiliarity. She nodded appreciatively.

JAE RA : Okay. I am so sorry for the inconvenience. But, thank you so much for understanding.

I projected a slight smile, wondering what could've possibly happen for her to completely cease to recognize me.

JAE RA : (-to her Uncle-) Let's go.

Mr. JANG : Huh? Oh, yes. (-nodding-) You go to the car, I will follow you after a quick work call. (-looking at me-)

Jae Ra followed his sight and found me glaring blankly at her Uncle. Little did she know, a silent war had broke out under my poker face.

Making sure of Kimchi's exit, her Uncle finally turned to me. I had so much to ask him that I wasn't able to decide where to start.

ME : (-cold voice-) Do I have to ask for an explanation?

He just blatantly smirked. I could feel my blood coil in pure vex and confusion.

ME : Don't test my patience. What happened to her?!

Mr. JANG : What do you think?

I clenched my fist, but remained composed to let him talk.

Mr. JANG : How do you feel, when your beloved Jae Ra doesn't even remember you? (-laughs-)

ME : (-gritting teeth-) What Did You Do To Her?!

Mr. JANG : Calm down, tiger. It's not me. She is the one who doesn't want to remember anything about you. She doesn't remember anything from the time she was with you...

JAE RA's POV
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Flashback

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I felt a sharp pain around my head as I gained my consciousness after what felt like a long sleep. Trying to open my eyes, I recognized Uncle Jang. He was seated beside me as my blurred vision slowly started to be conspicuous.

UNCLE : Are you awake?

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Will he let go of her?

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