The Fool's

The Fool's
Some Memories Are Unforgettable



It's late, it's two in the morning people - people don't even call it night anymore, obviously it's past. But Jae Hwan was still holding his soju bottle tightly, sitting in a side street tavern. Together with the air that was stuffy because the night was hot for him, I don't know how many bottles spent he even forgot. His mind continued to be filled with regret for the girl, someone who was patient with his behavior for the past 2 years. The girl who gave up on him. Memories of the girl kept appearing made him feel stupid all along and it was too late now that he realized she had really gone too deep in his heart.


He reached into the phone from his leather jacket pocket to touch the screen and wuusshh like magic of the girl's face and he was smiling appeared on the screen like he was mocking how *****self 'shit,' he swore. Jae Hwan typed the girl's name. Ara. almost pressed the green button there and then parried it again then slammed his phone on the table, obviously it's expensive phone screen did not even crack because Jae Hwan annoyed. He ruffled his hair that had been messy since a few hours ago because this was the umpteenth time he repeated the same incident


''Ara ssi, jeongmal mianhae (pardon me).''


Jae Hwan started muttering to himself, his face flushed he was crying. The man was crying.The famous troublemaker, playboy had not even counted any girl who slept with him, he said, even men who can live alone since adolescence because they do not want to be arranged their families this time cry like a fool because of a woman


"Shi's aura...".


"YES!".


a middle-aged woman rebuked him, clearly he was the owner of the tavern visible from the apron used. Jae Hwan doesn't care if he stays busy with himself, then pours another soju into a glass that turns out to be over. He stared blankly at the bottle his mind was not right there, then said slowly


"ahjumma, soju!"


"you're too drunk, go home!"


"YES!! I'm not drunk, take this I can buy all the soju here!"


Jae Hwan offered a few pieces of money that even bought 10 more bottles of soju, the middle-aged woman did not say anymore she cared more about money than the man and he came back with two bottles of soju to put it on the table and left without further ado.


Suddenly the man remembered the day of the admission of new students on his campus two years ago. The girl performed her best dance, she was so energetic she even seemed to shine even though the lights of the room when it was made dim. The girl will be popular with her slightly tomboyish style Jae Hwan can see her from the clapping that ended her performance plus some seniors also went up to the stage to dance, he said, actually it's easy choreography all can mimic it because it's very popular but it shouldn't be suitable for a girl like her, it's kind of silly dance why he chose it even though many girl group dances that look sexy and can attract attention but Gangnam Style dance from PSY it looks different when he did it. His eyes are round, Jae Hwan is interested, obviously being a winner among many competitors is his destiny but he also knows he does not like to be tied, so he decided to play a little bit like he usually does.


...***************...


Jae Hwan returned to his apartment at 7 am really all night he spent torturing himself by not resting, actually he had left the store 3 hours ago but then he spent time on foot without direction in a state of drunkenness, Seoul is still bustling at that hour people may also spend the same night or Jae Hwan's feelings alone because he doesn't want to be heartbroken on his own, only a few cars that passed by himself could even casually cross without looking at the direction.


The ringing of the cell phone kept bothering him who had just tried to sleep, he fingered every corner of the bed lazily and realized it was not there.


"Ara ssi, where's my phone?"


He then fell silent, Jae Hwan realized there was no Ara there, no woman was always busy in his apartment either making beds or making food for him. Stupid memories scattered where - anywhere that wherever he was the shadow of the woman just kept appearing.


His phone rang again and broke his daydream about the girl but this time he was able to find her. Phone call from his mother


"M.mma."


"YES! You're not in college?"


"M..."


"God what is your job?"


"Eomma, jebal keumanhae (please stop)!"


"My head is dizzy."


He then turned off his mother's phone because he was sure if not stopped his mother would continue to babble and even swear an oath to him.


Time showed at 4 pm it turns out he had enough sleep, I don't know it feels like he just fell asleep unless his body is sore - sore like explaining that the activity was exhausting. Even so today he decided to sleep again at least he could forget the girl and stop acting stupid by damaging himself or calling Ara out - exhausted even though he remained ignored.


That day, May 9, 2016 Jae Hwan approached Ara who was gathering with his group, arriving - just come sit beside him without saying anything - what makes the atmosphere a little awkward, he said, all juniors know who Jae Hwan is he's one of the most famous on campus. How not, he is handsome, rich even other students no one dare with him that is also the reason why Jae Hwan acts as he pleases, he has everything also has control over others around him.


"Why silence? You guys looked cool. Just continue!"


He said with a smile and gestured with his hand.


Everything is just looking at each other and then Kim Tae Hyuk melts the atmosphere making everyone chat as before even though their views are actually on one person.


Ara was so, he was uncomfortable because Jae Hwan had been staring at him, too close even.


Ara ventured to ask even though her lips were almost twisted because she was nervous


"It's (no) I just want to join you,"


Jae Hwan said casually, then he stood up making all eyes look at him for no reason. I don't know if he has a charisma that makes all eyes on him, and what - what Ara didn't realize earlier - is now clearly visible. The man was tall and looked perfect with his jeans.


"Ahh. you! Why are you talking to me casually?"


Jae Hwan obviously asked Ara. But Ara did not answer he let her. Ara should not stare at the man because Ara knew he could be charmed like the others he would not let his college time be ruined by this kind of affair.


"Opa!"


A spoiled voice rang out from the mouth of a beautiful girl with a white T-shirt and a red skirt that was clearly too short, he held Jae Hwan's arm without hesitation to make everyone's view now fixed on them. It looks very harmonious because the woman is perfect with skin as white as milk.


"What are you doing here? You said you'd take me away!"


The girl sullenly sagged clearly made some people there seem fed up especially the women


"Ah... Mianhae (sorry) I have other business."


Jae Hwan said casually as he let go of the girl's grip slowly making the girl scowl at Jae Hwan.


"Oppa, you know I ordered a couple shirt for us. That's very sweet. Where are we going to wear them, eung?"


"YES! Who still wears a couple shirt today?"


Jae Hwan was a little mocking.


"Wae (why) ? That's sweet. There's a picture of a heart there."


"You're embarrassing yourself!"


Jae Hwan said with a look of disdain to imagine he was wearing the tshirt while leaving the girl who was seen by almost everyone there


"Oppaaaa!"


"Ka (go) don't bother me, I'm fed up with you!"


Jae Hwan just raised one hand without turning around to care about the beautiful girl.


The girl ran over following Jae Hwan pulling his hand to turn around violently.


"Oppa, what do you mean? You said you liked me a lot".


"I thought you... You like me a lot".


The girl said slowly and hesitantly


"That's a week ago, I don't like you anymore,"


Jae Hwan rubbed the girl's hair and whispered


"Don't think I'll like you forever, it's just bullshit!"


From one incident alone Ara already knows what kind of man Kim Jae Hwan. The girl even opened her mouth and rounded her eyes as she was so shocked that such an incident was before her.


Ara puts up a sign in her that she should avoid that jerk or her fate will be the same as all the girls Jae Hwan has ever played with.