Chapter 19
Warning
I slowly open my eyes. I woke up because of the bumping road and the noises that won't me come back to sleeping again. I found myself inside of a car. My eyes move to the person who is driving. I groan, my shoulder is hurting and also my head too. I painfully pushed myself up and looked out from the window. I can see cars following us from behind. I turned to look at the driver and see Jihae. Wait, what is happening?!
Why I'm doing inside of the car with Jihae?!
"You already awake?" He talked while driving.
"What's going on?! Jihae- "
I didn't finish when the car behind bump us. The heck?! What's going on?!
I looked at the road and we were both surprised to see Fin suddenly appear in front of us. He open his eyes and stunned us but Jihae hurriedly jump to the back seat and hugged me. I don't know what happened next but the car crashed into the tree.
"Are you alright?" He asked worriedly, touching my face- checking if there was any injury. I nodded.
I don't know what's going on, how did we get in the car and out that ward. The last thing I remember is when grandfather Fu is eating the two tigers. Why does Fin want to stun us?
I could hear the cars coming our way. Jihae hissed, pushed the door open, and pulled me out. We ran to the forest but before we could get a step, Fin fly in front of us.
"Sunie!" I turned around once I heard Hyunsung's voice.
The cars who were chasing us stopped and from it, Hyunsung and the others came out. I don't know what's going on. I feel Jihae's hand tighten around my hand. He seems nervous.
"Sunie come here quick!" I frowned when I saw the girl with a bulging stomach. Who is she? Why she's telling me what I need to do?
"Sunie...come back to me please," It's Hyunsung this time, begging while he almost like he is about to cry.
I frowned. Why are they acting like this? What's going on?
"What?" The only thing I can say.
They all seems shocked when I said that especially Hyunsung. He shook his head and said no. He glared at Jihae, his face becoming scarier as his eyes turned bloodshot red.
"What did you do to him Jihae!" He angrily shouted and was about to attack him but Junghwan and the tall guy hold him.
"What are you saying Hyunsung? Jihae didn't do anything to me!" I quickly intervened before Hyunsung hurt Jihae.
I feel a slight tug from Jihae. I turned to look at him and look scared. His hands are shaking. I look at them again. Are they want to hurt Jihae because of some reason?
Jihae is my friend. They can't hurt him. He didn't do anything wrong.
"Why are you so mean to Jihae?" I asked calmly but confused.
Hyunsung freed himself from Junghwan and that tall guy. He walked to me but Jihae placed me behind him.
"Don't come closer!"
Jihae looks scared and he's shaking violently. I touched his shaking hand, squeezing it. I heard Hyunsung hissed angrily as he glared at us both. "Sunie don't you remember what he did to us?! Especially to you?!"
I frowned, shaking my head. "What are you saying?! Jihae didn't do anything bad to me! We were in the kitchen, right? With the grandfather...why are we suddenly here and fighting each other?"
"He has amnesia," Jinki said. Wait, Jinki?! When did Jinki come here?!
I was startled when the thunder boomed in the sky. I looked up at the sky but I didn't notice that Hyunsung is already at my side and yanked me away from Jihae. Jihae wants to get me back but Fin holds him.
Hyunsung dragged me from somewhere in the forest but not that far away from the others. He pinned me on the tree and just when the rain started to pour down.
"You don't remember anything after that damn dinner? Really Sunie?" He asked, he sounds bitter or somewhat upset.
I shook my head. He steps close to me, pressing his body against mine. I tried to push him away but he hold my face. His face is too close. "That was one year ago Sunie." He whispered.
One year ago? How did that happen?
"There are so many things that happen within that year Sunie." I closed my eyes when I feel him kiss the side of my head. "...like this," he whispered and without hesitation, he captured my lips.
My eyes snap open when I felt his lips against mine. I tried to push him away but he will embrace me too tightly that it almost suffocated me. I whimpered between the kiss, thrashing away from him. Why is Hyunsung kissing me? What happens within that year.
My thoughts were snapped when Hyunsung suddenly lifted me and lay me down on the chopped-off tree. The rain is getting heavy but Hyunsung didn't stop taking my breath away.
I tried to push him away, even punching him. I feel violated at some point. I hated it when Hyunsung kiss me. I'm not even into guys. I gasp when he pulled away and kissed my neck. What the heck is he planning to do to me? I start kicking and thrashing more violently, screaming profanities at him, but Hyunsung is holding me down too. I don't stand a chance. I whimpered, tears flooding out in my eyes while staring at the sky.
Hyunsung stop to look at me. "Don't be scared. I just want you to remember your love for me." He whispered and kissed me again. I shook my head. I'm confused. I don't know what is he trying to say.
How many tries I did to break free from him but instead, I still, body going lax. This situation, this seems familiar- as if I have felt this before- many times, the feeling of helplessness and resignation. Hyunsung hand move to my pants and pulled them down until it completely remove. I shivered at the coldness, rain won't stop pouring down. I can no longer hear the others. The only thing I can hear is his ragged breathing and mine, added the rain.
I clenched his arms, feeling cold. He embrace me and I could feel his body also shivering but he seems didn't to care as he positioned himself between my legs before grabbing his' out. He pulled me up and placed me on his lap. I whimpered silently as I felt his hardened slide down my butt.
I pulled myself away from him but he suddenly lift me causing me to wrapped my legs and arms around his body. Hyunsung pinned me on the tree and dug his thing deep inside. I start to cry but the rain will wipe the tears away from my face.
I could've sworn, Hyunsung would be the end of me. This situation, doing something not right under the rain- in the forest, almost drove me insane, walls contradicting at the thought. He didn't wait for me to relax or wait for my response, rather, he starts swiftly, resulting me to wince.
He put down my leg on the ground while the other one is still in his hold. I gritted my teeth at the familiar scene as I felt a spark of pleasure erupting in my stomach, it continuing with noises filling the surroundings because all the times Hyunsung hits me on, to the same spot every thrust moving along.
Hyunsung grab my face and linked his lips on mine again, kissing me so hard with tongue exploring the inside of my mouth.
"I love you Sunie," He whispered between the kiss. "You told me before that you also love me. We love each other. Please remember that," He said between his ragged breathing as he pound me so hard.
My legs start to ache and my body goes limp. I hold onto Hyunsung for not falling, looking down and our clothes get splattered in the white substance spurting out from my thing- completely losing myself to him and the pace, my body getting handled roughly by him. I close my eyes, trying to remember what he was saying but nothing came in. I release shaky breaths. I slowly feel full with something stickier and warm painting my insides that once remained untouched by anybody else. He didn't stop manifesting my insides as the white liquid flows out from me, dripping down in its way. He stayed still for a bit before pulling away, letting go of my other leg but due to the early activity- my legs are wobbly. Hyunsung let me lean on the tree behind me, fixing himself before going to get my drench pajama.
Feeling a little stable and in my senses, I glared over him a little dumbfounded, watching him dress me up. When he is now standing in front of me I tiredly slump over his chest, hugging him, face nuzzling on the crook of his neck. I stay comfortable in our drench state - silent for a little while. I don't know why my body moving on its own.
He hugged me back, tighter this time. "Memory can forget sometimes but not the heart Sunie..." He whispered, placing a soft kiss on my head.
"I don't know...I can't remember..." I paused when the windblown- "...cold.."
"I'll warm you up." He said and chuckled.
"Sunie! Hyunsung!"
We looked at the bushes and saw Jinki wearing a raincoat. Maybe I did lose my memory because of how Jinki is here? How did we make it outlast? But, how did I lose my memory that much?
"I have some spare clothes in my bag. You two change quickly and we will head to the near town." He said and showed me his smartphone that has a google map. It's been so long since I saw one.
"How about Jihae?" Hyunsung asked.
"Shannon noona talked to her already and he seems...he regrets everything he did to us- why even to me too?" He answered and asked himself at the same time.
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"There's a shop near here! A gas station!" Jinki snap, pointing the map on his phone. "We can buy some food there! Or new pair of clothes!" He chirped as he bounce on his seat.
"Hey! Don't bounce too hard! You hitting me!" Junghwan whines and smacks Jinki's head.
"I'm just saying! Hey Gong Pil hyung! Go that way." Jinki ordered as he leaned on the driver's seat, Shannon- the only girl is seating on the passenger seat while us all seating in the back. Somehow, I slowly remember who they are. The tall guy was Gong Pil and Shannon is his girlfriend. I remember Shannon being raped by the bulging guy that's why she got pregnant. Thankfully, Gong Pil is willing to take the baby even the child wasn't his.
This van isn't big enough for all of us to fit in. The others were in the other van that currently tailing us. The sun had just set over the horizon, painting the sky with heliotrope and orange. Our trip to the gas station in the woods gave me enough time to watch the darkness spill through the sky. The fog from the rain earlier batted the forest and hopefully, we can still clearly see the path.
I watched the other talking about the time before we imprison in that ward. Homin and Junghwan fooling around while his brother Jeongsun is seating beside me quietly. Hyunsung has his hold on me.
I feel the sudden loneliness, watching my three best friends talking about the days before the nightmare without me! Are they scared Hyunsung might get jealous?
I pulled myself away from Hyunsung, feeling overwhelmed by his clingy thing. I'm not into this kind of stuff and Hyunsung started to annoy me.
Why I'm so handsome? I asked just now to myself. Jihae wants me- I slowly recollect all my memory instantly because of my ability- even Junghwan have a little crush on me, Fin too. Sungjoon always keeps his eyes on me and then Minhee. I often caught staring at me and flushed when our eyes met but I don't know Jeongsun. He seems quiet and very distant to me.
My sassy attitude took over me again as I slap my hand on Jeongsun's small shoulder. He jumps from my sudden odd behavior but for Jinki, it's normal. "Why are you so quiet?" I asked. I watched him caress his shoulder.
"Sorry," he said and bowed his head to me but not once spare an eye at me. I feel disrespect for some reason.
"Why are you saying sorry?" I asked again.
He didn't speak and turned away from me, looking out the window. The heck?
"Ya! I know you're older than me but don't you dare turn your back away from me when I'm talking to you!" I held his both shoulder and turn him to face me. I saw his face flushed just like Minhee.
I feel Hyunsung pulled me away from Jeongsun. "He likes you." He suddenly spurts out causing us both to flustered. Jeongsun blushed even harder and looked down.
"I like Sunie too and he knows that." Junghwan suddenly interrupts, looking over me with a smug face.
"You have long hair, my friend," Gong Pil said and laughed. "Hyunsung, are you willing to share Sunie with everyone? Even to Jihae?"
"He's a pervert." I immediately said before Hyunsung could answer.
"To be honest...I don't want to but if I think..." Hyunsung eyed me before back to Gong Pil again. "I don't know. He's mine for now."
They talked about some random topics while I keep silent in my seat, thinking about what Hyunsung said. He thinks, he says. Is that mean he's willing me to share with everyone who liked me? Is he insane? But looking at Jeongsun seating awkwardly beside me, I can't help but feel a little pity for him. If he is willing me to share with everyone then I'll try to like them all although some of them aren't close to me, especially Jeongsun, Sungjoon, and Minhee.
I glance at Hyunsung talking along with them about picking up some names for Shannon's unborn child.
I glance back at Jeongsun again. I keep on staring at him until he notices. He move his eyes at me and we have short eye contact before he looked away.
Do I look like a slut if I have seven boyfriends? Besides, I'm not into guys but I can't help but ride along with them.
Let me try some tricks here. I grab Jeongsun's hand causing him to look at me in shock. Can I be top this time if I want right? I don't like to be a bottom, to be honest, but Hyunsung keeps me under him.
"W-wha-"
I cut him instantly, pressing my lips on his. I heard a loud gasp from them. All I thought was Hyunsung will pull me away but to my surprise, he didn't, so I took that to kiss Jeongsun more. The excitement curled in my stomach as my heart beat fast, feeling Jeongsun's lips moving along with me.
I'm about to pull away when he suddenly grabs my head and slides his tongue inside my mouth. I can feel Hyunsung's warmth against my back, he just hugged me.
"I guess the answer is yes," I heard Gong Pil say and chuckled.
I struggled and pulled away, gasping for air. I just tried it, I didn't expect Jeongsun will kiss me that hard. I stared at Jeongsun, his face is so red and he keep his best to avoid looking at me. But the small smile crept on his lips. He looks happy and he looks like he wants me under him than on the top.
"Enough for lovey-dovey love birds. We're here." He announces and points to the near gas station and convenience store.
Gong Pil pulled over while the car behind us pulled over too. Jinki, Junghwan, Homin, and I decided to shop while the others will stay inside- Gong Pil is the one who put the gas.
I shivered when the cold wind embrace us although I'm wearing a jacket. I saw Minhee go out of the car.
"I feel creeps all of a sudden!" Jinki said and shivered too.
"Let's go," Junghwan sign us and we run after him.
Homin pushed the door open. Few people were here, also shopping too. "Good evening my new dear customers!" Said the gay at the counter.
Homin and Jinki buy food for us while Junghwan and I went to the clothes. There are no people in this area and some of them were out to go back in driving I guess. I picked up good clothes for Hyunsung, Fin even Jihae, and Shannon since she needs to change clothes. Her stomach is getting bigger. While Junghwan gets clothes for himself, Gong Pil, and the rest.
"You should pick some for you too Sunie," Junghwan said before going to find Homin and Jinki.
I shrugged and do what Junghwan said. As I'm about to head to the counter I sense something watching us. I feel chills run down my spine. I looked behind me but saw nothing.
I calm myself and run to the counter. With Jinki's parents' card, we buy all the things we need. Before we go back, Junghwan and I change first in the fitting room. I miss wearing my usual clothing.
We head back to the car but I volunteered to give the clothes and the food to Minhee.
I knock twice on the window. The door from the passenger seat opened and Fin went out.
"Here," I said and hand him the bags. Fin gladly accept it and smiled.
"Thanks."
"Fin..." I called and he hum in response, staring at me. I'm hesitant for a while, "How's Jihae?" I asked. After all, Jihae did some good to me back in the ward when I'm still new.
"He's fine. He well behaves." Fin assured.
"Can I see him?" I asked again and causing Fin to be caught off guard.
"Sure," He steps to the back seat and opens it, revealing Jihae who is still seating there, almost apathetic, as Sungjoon keeps his guard up. His eyes are swollen like he just cried and he looks destroyed. Why does Jihae look like this? Did they do anything inappropriate to him?
"What happened to him?" I asked and Fin closed the back seat door.
"He needs you but as his punishment, we are not allowing him to stay close to you."
What? They can't do that. The sense I felt earlier came back again. I looked around but I don't see anyone or something lurking around to watch us.
My hands began trembling for unknown fear running through me. Why do I feel like being watched?
I walked to the middle of the road, looking right and to the left but I don't see anything suspicious in the area. I looked up to the trees. Whatever watching us, that thing is dangerous.
My heart skip a beat in fear when I heard the giggle of a middle-aged woman from somewhere. I violently looked around, searching for the source of that voice.
"Sunie! What is it?!" I heard Fin called out. "I can feel that you're scared!"
I took a step back, running back to Fin but Jihae suddenly went out and held my arm.
"You heard it too right?" He whispered.
"Heard what?" Fin asked, rather confused than alert.
I noticed Hyunsung went out of the other car and run to us. He snatched me away from Jihae. "What's going on?" He asked, glaring at Jihae.
"I don't know." Fin said while staring at me. "He looks troubled."
"Oh, my...are you fighting?"
We all looked at the gay who throwing trash outside.
"Oh right, I forgot to tell you that don't stare the sister in the road. If you see her block your way, don't stop. If you hear her laugh, don't ask who's there okay? If you do..."
"You'll be playing truth or dare with her."
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I could feel my face pale up when I heard what the gay said. I can't stop thinking about it. If I asked who is there, she'll probably get me and Jihae. I stared down at Jihae who holding me with his hands keep on shivering. After the gay told us that reminder, Jihae suddenly panicked- screaming like crazy. He keeps saying the woman keeps on laughing in his ears. He looks like he was going to snap out so I decided to be with his side despite Hyunsung and Fin's protests.
I squeezed Jihae's hands. He's crying, sniffling through the crook of my neck. He didn't let go of him rather I too. I keep hearing the woman's voice, laughing at me.
My memory about Jihae is sure bad and seeing Jihae crying like this in my arms, I almost couldn't believe that someone like him is scared like this. My heartbeat was out of pity. I wrapped my arms around him, brushing my fingers over his hair.
"I heard it too..." Sungjoon suddenly whispered. "She's laughing at me. I think she's watching us."
"It feels like... I also heard her." Fin agreed who is in the passenger seat.
I feel Jihae shaking more in my arms- tears soaking my neck and drenching my jacket. "Hey...it's okay Jihae. I'm here, we're here." I assured.
Jihae looked up at me with tears in his eyes. "She's here." He whispered and just then we heard her chuckle as Minhee screamed.
We scream too when we saw the woman dressed in black and holding a red apple. "Drive straight!" Fin screams but the wheel seems to move on its own towards the cliff.
We all scream as we near the cliff.