SILENCE LOVE'S

Chapter 17's

The sunlight this morning was quite dazzling, keeping me awake from my sleep. I opened my eyes and slowly opened my eyes. The first thing I felt was strange. I looked around me and I immediately concluded that this was not my bedroom. I slowly heard the sound of something being stir-fried, making me aware of last night's events. But how can I fall asleep here? I slowly moved and went to the kitchen. I saw the man sauteing something. The aroma is very delicious, making my stomach churn early in the morning.

"Can you cook?" I walked closer to him.

Baekhyun turned his head and he smiled faintly, "The cooking will soon be finished. I hope you'll be patient."

I'm pretty stunned.

This is the side of him that I never knew about.

Baekhyun looks ordinary after the incident last night that made his trauma reappear. Baekhyun who was frightened and looked depressed, was now a different figure. His smile returned to me this morning. I don't know why, I miss her smile again.

"I didn't think you could cook, Mr. Byun," I said as he turned off the electric stove and picked up his meal.

"Because you've never seen me cook," Baekhyun replied. He brought a plate filled with his cooking to the dining table. There are two portions of food that he provides.

"Forku?" ask him what he answered with a nod. He smiled back.

"Good meal!" he said then started eating his food. I just fell silent at Baekhyun's attitude. It was as if she could not remember how she was scared last night, showing me that she was strong and well. But it's overrated. His friendly attitude this morning was really excessive because this was not the usual Baekhyun. There was something he was hiding.

"Baek," call me. He looked up his head while chewing.

"Are you okay today?" askaku full of caution. I don't want to make the situation even worse.

"Yes. As you can see." He focused on his food again.

"About your trauma last night,.. Are you okay now?"

Baekhyun fell silent and stopped his activities. His smiling face was now gone, replaced with his flat and irritated face.

Shit, I'm wrong!

"Sorry," I said trying to soften my voice, "It's not good to cover up your situation as if you're okay" I replied.

Baekhyun raised his head and put down his spoon and chopsticks. He looked at me with a pretty scary look.

"I'm doing fine. As you can see. Can you not discuss the matter yesterday?" abugn. He stood up annoyed and walked into his room. Aish! Why would I even talk like that if I already knew that Baekhyun was a sensitive person?!

"Buck!" seruku followed him to the room. He was seen sitting on my back on the edge of the bed.

"Baek, I'm just worried about you. Please don't be mad, okay?" I said with a softened voice to persuade him. Ah, she's like a child. Why is Baekhyun this morning? She's weird.

Long silence enveloped us until finally slowly Baekhyun twisted his body and glanced at me.

"Did I look pathetic last night just because of broken glass?"

I was stunned to hear his question. Slowly I sat down next to him and looked at his bead.

"I think that's how it is, Baek. You're traumatized and I understand that. I don't feel that pathetic." I grabbed Baekhyun's hand and grasped it tightly.

"I'm sorry" he said, "I don't want to worry you about my situation last night. But my attitude this morning just made you feel the opposite."

I smiled seeing her face. Ah, she's so funny! I didn't think a Baekhyun could behave like this.

"Do I need to leave so you don't feel guilty like that? Besides, I have to go home because I have to work today," I said and then wanted to get up. But Baekhyun's finger grip on my hand tightened, and he held me back. I looked up and looked at her who was looking down. He wanted to say something but felt ashamed.

"Why?" ask her.

He slowly returned to look at me. First he glanced at our interlocked hands, then looked at me.

"Stay with me for a few days. Please accompany me."

***

Toronto which is quite sunny today does not always give a warm impression. Today's air temperature dropped by several degrees. Autumn has entered the second month and headed for the middle of autumn. The air was getting colder and some people started to wear thicker clothes than usual. Actually, if it's like this, I prefer to sleep at home. But now I have to get back to work.

"You're late, Sarah. Not as usual" said Mr. Kelly when I sit in my chair.

"There are some things I need to take care of" I replied.

Well.

I moved to Baekhyun's house for a few days. Quite surprised to hear such a strange request.

I mean, hey! I'm not her lover! But he asked me to stay with him. As a result, he accompanied me home only to bring my clothes to his house which could be reached by foot. Again, until now, I never knew what his actions meant.

If he likes me, he should have told me. Not with his attitude like that.

Aish! What the hell am I thinking? Likes me? That's a ridiculous thing. You're so confident, Sohyun!

On the positive side, maybe I can keep an eye on his activities so that strange things do not happen like yesterday.

"Thank you Mrs. Johnson is not in his office. If he finds out you're late, maybe your salary will be cut" said Mr. Kelly is smiling. I put my eyes straight at him. It's good that he said that.

"If my salary is cut, obviously I'll ask you for money, Mr. Kelly!" my word.

"request money? Miss, finish the script you wrote. I have not received your writing yet. If you've given it to me, I can just give you money." Mr. Kelly said that while smiling triumphantly because after hearing that, I just kept quiet. I remember writing that I haven't updated in a long time.

"Okay, sir," I replied.

He chuckled, "Well, happy working again!" The man also left my work room.

I immediately threw my head down on the workbench with a mountain of thoughts that immediately hit me. Ah, I don't think today will be easy.

Suddenly I felt my phone vibrate and I saw the name of the caller. Ah, right too. I left that guy yesterday at the fireworks party. Guilt comes when you remember that.

"Sohyun, how are you?" taehyung asked when the phone was connected.

"Ah, I'm fine. You don't have to worry," I replied.

"How could I not worry when I saw you last night? You're really freaking out!" taehyung said a little annoyed and he raised his tone.

I'm stunned. This is the first time I've heard Taehyung get angry. There was no long sound of heavy breathing across there.

"Where are you now?" ask Taehyung.

"In my workplace."

"alright. If there's anything, please let me know. Later tonight, I'd like to take you to dinner. Hows it? Think of it as a replacement last night you left me" Taehyung said.

"alright. You can pick me up at Great Read's office" I replied.

"okay."

I turned off the phone and looked at the strange attitude of the man. Suddenly I remembered what he said last night.

She missed me?

Oh, what's up with these guys? Neither Baekhyun nor Taehyung, they were both strange.

***

Time has shown at six in the afternoon. And back to my habits, I'm a man who likes to forget time. I won't quit my job until a phone calls me off.

"Sohyun, I'm downstairs now," Taehyung said.

I widened my eyes, "Aren't you going to take me to dinner? Why are you picking me up now?"

There was a small laugh, "Hurry up, I can't wait any longer. Toronto is cold today!"

I turned off the phone and did my job. After that I went down to the lower floor, where I could see Taehyung with his black coat. He was sitting in the waiting chair and rushed to his feet when he saw me. Not forgetting his smile. Seeing it, I don't know why I'm nervous.

"Hi" he said with a big smile.

"What are you doing here this afternoon?" my many.

"I'm just tired of waiting for the night. Be me coming here. We can go for a walk after we have dinner" Taehyung said. I just sniffed my shoulder and followed her to get into the car. Yeah, he brought a car today, which I think is a rental car. All I know, renting a car here is very expensive because not everyone uses a private vehicle here. As with other European countries, they prefer to use public transportation.

We walked around the famous Toronto area. Most of these places I've been to with Helena at that time. Along the way, I only explained the places we passed by. I didn't talk much after explaining it. Stupidly, why am I now feeling awkward with this man next to me?

"It's seven o'clock in the night. Let's eat?" take Taehyung who I answered with a nod. Our car sped past the tall buildings and ended up in a fancy restaurant that was around here. The man invited me in and we chose a seat by the big window. Could it be just my feeling that the nuances in this restaurant are very, very romantic?

"What do you want to eat?" ask Taehyung.

"I think I'll order a drink. I'm not having any appetite anyway" I replied honestly.

"Hey, you can't be like that. You have a lot of work. At least you should eat" Taehyung said. He picked the food menu and called the waiter. After the maid left, we were again struck by silence. Really, why is the atmosphere when I was with Taehyung so different now?

"What was the matter yesterday until it left me like that?" the man asked, breaking the silence between us.

"Baekhyun," I replied, making one of Taehyung's eyebrows lift.

"Why him?" ask Taehyung.

"He had a problem yesterday, so I had to accompany him,"

"What is your relationship with Baekhyun?"

Well, why would he be interrogating me?

"I only doubt that your relationship is just a friend if you're that close" she said, "There's something I want to say, Sohyun."

I looked into his bead when he said that. Taehyung looked nervous and he breathed for a while.

"Sohyun, I-I"

Suddenly the voice of the phone interrupted Taehyung. Again, this is the sound of my phone.

"Sorry," I said gesturously to pick up the phone that Taehyung was pleased with with with a faint smile.

"Hello?" my word.

Silent.

"Hello??"

"Young,"

I was stunned to hear Baekhyun's voice across the phone. I don't know if he has my phone number.

"Baek up? What's up?" my many.

"Where are you?" ask again.

"I was outside with Taehyung. What was? Do I need to go home?" ask again.

"Hm, if you have time, can you accompany me to Hyesung's restaurant?" she asked, "He wants to ask me to help him sing in his cafe, but I'm scared."

I was silent at Baekhyun's words. I want to go home soon.

"Can you accompany me to help me start over?" ask Baekhyun.

"Wait for me, I'll be home soon," I said and switched off the phone.

"Baekhyun again?" ask Taehyung. His face did not like it this time.

"I'm sorry, I have to go. He needs me,"

"You're living together now?" ask her with a cynical face.

"I just stayed at his place. He's not very good at the moment, and he needs a friend. I beg you, I'm sorry, I have to go."

I got up from my seat but Taehyung quickly held my arm.

"Can this time alone, you prioritize me among all your interests?" ask Taehyung. I'm stunned. What does this guy mean? My nyaliku quite shrieked at Taehyung's attitude that I had never seen before. The cheerful and childish Taehyung, now seemed to change with a figure I did not know at all.

"Did you know I want you to notice the same way you look at Baekhyun?"

I was silent and didn't know what to answer.

"I like you,"

Netraku looked up when she heard his words. I looked at Taehyung slowly and I saw seriousness on his face.

"I'm always thinking of you, Sohyun. At first I was amazed at you when I saw you enjoying your time at Edensor, the photos you get are really beautiful, and you're a multitalented girl. But over time the feeling turned deeper."

I am shocked to hear his confession. He began to grip my fingers tightly.

"May I be the one you always prioritize? May I have your heart, Sohyun?"

I let out a breath. Really, I don't feel what it's called being happy when I hear someone's declaration of love. I feel guilty instead. I don't know why, I can't accept his feelings. I slowly loosened his grip on my finger and let go. Taehyung was stunned by my attitude and I knew he was surprised.

Let's say I'm a fool for rejecting a handsome, wealthy, and kind-hearted man like Taehyung. But I felt no small explosions when I was with him. Not expecting the flowers and leaves to fall, and my heartbeat did not increase many times when I saw his smile. No, it's not love. I just admire him and consider him a friend.

"I'm sorry, Tae. I can't" I said, "I can only consider you a friend."

A heavy sigh from Taehyung was heard, before long he laughed a little, making me look up my head.

"I'm less likely to approach you. That's why I can't find it yet" he replied smiling, "Alright. I get it."

I lowered my head and slowly left it behind. It was better for me to reject her than to consider her feelings, which in turn made the pain deeper than the sense of rejection.

***

Baekhyun and I are in the cafe of his cousin Hyesung. I did not expect this cafe was now crowded with visitors. Hyesung looked agitated before we came, and his smile was riveted when he saw us enter his cafe.

"The singer who worked here a few days ago had an accident, and I need an entertainer!" Hyesung. He looked at Baekhyun deeply, "I hope you will, Baek. For tonight."

Baekhyun. He wanted to sing again, but he was very scared. I smiled and slowly clasped his hand to alleviate his fear, warming his fingers that were beginning to cool down.

"You can do it, Baekhyun!" my words give me spirit. Baekhyun looked into my eyes asking for more support there. And in a single breath, Baekhyun stood up and headed towards the small stage that was in the corner of the room. All eyes were on the man, looking forward to the performance Baekhyun would bring. No one knows here that he is a talented singer, except for me and Hyesung. Nervously he breathed slowly. I can see sweat running down his forehead even though the air here is quite cool. Then he spoke to the music attendant to perform a song.

And slowly, I heard a beautiful tone run down there.

Lying beside you here in the dark

Feeling your heart beat with mine

Softly you whisper you're so sincere

How could our love be so blind

I was stunned to hear his sweet voice. My attention is centered on every song lyrics he brings.

We said on together

We drifted apart

And here you are by my side

So now I come to you with open arms 

Nothing to hide believe what I say

So here I am, with open arms

Hope you'll see what your love means to me

Open arms

"He's a great singer, isn't he?" hyesung said suddenly. I turned to her who was still staring at Baekhyun. His eyes glazed over to see Baekhyun singing, "I didn't expect he would be back singing. He can do it again."

I smiled to see Hyesung moved. Then I looked back at Baekhyun.

He's like an angel. He is so wonderful. He was still an extraordinary man even though he faced the pressures of life that tormented him greatly.

He taught me how to be a strong man, and dare to rise from adversity. Although he was afraid, he ventured to start again from the small thing again, against his fear, and he kept his promise to me.

Can I admit?

What if I fall for him this time?

***

We walked back to Baekhyun's apartment. Arriving there, I immediately cleaned my body in the main bathroom, while Baekhyun in the bathroom in his own room. I also walked into the room to get a comb and I stared at Baekhyun who was laying down on the bed after taking a bath. Her happy face is now very clear.

"You can already do it. You're great!" seruku is happy.

He looked at me and smiled. He moved on from his previous position, "Thank you, all thanks to you."

I nodded my head and I was done combing.

"Hey, where am I sleeping?" I asked because I just realized that this apartment only has one room.

He shifted his position and patted the bed next to him, "You can sleep here."

"After you?" I'm not sure. He nodded his head.

"Just calm down, I'll do nothing but sleep" he said, now lying on the right side of the bed.

Heol, what was he thinking?!

"I'll just sleep on the couch" I replied.

"Out many mosquitoes and cold. The heating there is broken," replied Baekhyun who made me undo my intentions. I don't like to sleep with mosquitoes and get cold. Since there is no sofa in this room, I lie next to Baekhyun. Don't forget to put a pillow in the middle. Baekhyun seemed to have no objection to what I was doing.

We were silent in silence and I felt my eyes begin to grow heavy. Drowsiness struck me and when I was half awake, I vaguely felt a warm object envelop my body, and I felt my shoulders being patted slowly.

"Good sleep, Sohyun."

***