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August, 23, 1901

Author's POV

Beomgyu went to sleep, late once again. Lately Beomgyu's been filling his head with so many things. Just so Beomgyu can't think of what happened to Ryujin. Yeji and Yeonjun, are always so worried about him and his health. Both physically and mentally, since he started to shut himself out of the world, ever since the incident about Ryujin happened.

But, none the less Beomgyu's still okay. Physically, But mentally speaking he isn't he always says, that he is but in general he's not. If before both Ryujin and Beomgyu actually met, his dreams are friendlier now, it's all about the death of Ryujin. All over again. It was a nightmare that he couldn't run away from, even if he wanted to.

Beomgyu opened his eyes, just to see the same place once again. The Royal Boat that they were on before Ryujin was killed, right before his eyes. It's a burden that can't be taken away from him. Knowing what will happen once again, he entered the lounge area, refusing to watch the scene once again.

But, once he did the scenery changed into a much more peaceful and friendly one. Beomgyu looked around, confused as he continued to walk inside the place. 'It looks like a chapel... or maybe a church or something?' Beomgyu thought as he continued to walk down the aisle.

Beomgyu, looked around as the design of the place, it was as if the place was in theme. 'This place looks like, it's getting ready for a wedding... But, then again it looks like it's fake since, all the flowers are fake...' Beomgyu thought, as he looked around.

Beomgyu wasn't aware that he was actually in front of the altar. As he turned around, he met a girl who had short hair, looking at him directly straight in the eyes. She was just looking at him, with friendliness. But, that dream was cut, short as he saw another guy, behind her and was holding her shoulder, with another girl behind that person.

Beomgyu quickly woke up from that crazy dream that he just had. Beomgyu looked around, just to see it was already morning. Beomgyu looked over at the window and smiled. Beomgyu, heard somebody knock, so he quickly stood up, and went over the door, just to see Yeji and Yeonjun holding a letter.

Beomgyu looked at them confused, while the both of them, was just handing him the letter. Beomgyu took it, as the two just left, without saying anything. Both ends are slowly getting used to it. But, they still know that whenever, one of them needs help they can still count on each other.

Beomgyu closed the door to his bedroom, and went to his little study area and opened the letter. Beomgyu started to read, the name of the sender, and suddenly flashbacks came in moments after. Beomgyu quickly shook it all away, and continued to read the letter.

Dear: Beomgyu

This is Minju, I know what I did is very wrong. But, I just want to apologize from the bottom of my heart. I know you guys wouldn't forgive me, But I just want to say that I am forever grateful to have met you. Believe me or not, you were my very first friend. As you know, I'm just an adopted person. I was adopted, by Queen Mina and King Jimin. They said, my parents, worked hard for them, that this was the only way they can repay them back. At first I actually didn't know how hard, being a Royal is, I thought it was only paper signing and some balls. But, it most definitely wasn't. I wasn't close to both Yeji and Hyunjin, so I had a really hard time growing up with them. But, when we visited your kingdom and I met you, I suddenly felt like somebody actually understands me and my pressures and struggles of being a Royal. And so, our friendship quickly blossomed, I actually thought that maybe this is it. The friendship that I was looking for while growing up. Time passed by, we both continued to talk, until we were both so busy with our own things and worlds. So, I thought that you actually forgot me, made me feel both sad and angry. I went there, after some time but just to hear that you kept on spending your time with somebody and that it was a girl. So, I panicked thinking that you would no longer be friends with anymore after you met her. But, I actually took it too far and lost all of my self control.

P.S.

I hope you guys will forgive me for what I did to, Ryujin. I know I can't bring her or her life back, but I want you guys to know that I feel so terrible doing that and that I deeply regret doing it.

Love,

Minju

After, Beomgyu read the letter; he smiled as if he was contented and did his morning routine.

After, sometime of fixing himself, he went out to the castle's dining room to eat. Beomgyu, quickly reached the place, and sat down on his chair. While, noticing the mood, which was very unpleasant, due to the mood in the place.

Beomgyu quickly went out of the dining room and went over to the infirmary, visiting both Chaeryeong and Taehyun.

It became a habit of Beomgyu's, ever since Ryujin died. Beomgyu wanted to relive her memories, in the infirmary, which he does whenever he goes to the place.

He spends some time on the place, remembering all the memories that the both of them made together. With, both Chaeryeong and Taehyun, just talking about all the good times that they all made together.

Although, Beomgyu doesn't laugh nor smile as usual, than before. Beomgyu still does, from time to time. Not, forgetting to do it, because of Ryujin. Noticing the sudden, not talkativeness of Beomgyu, both Chaeryeong and Taehyun, looked at him worriedly.

Chaeryeong slowly and secretly, nudged Taehyun, gesturing to him, that he should to talk to Beomgyu. Before, Taehyun could even ask Beomgyu what was wrong, he just stood up and cleaned himself.

Beomgyu said, and left the two alone.

Taehyun said, uncertain with what's happening.

As Beomgyu left them both alone, both Chaeryeong and Taehyun looked at each other, before going back to what they were doing earlier.

Beomgyu walked towards the royal gardens, where he usually spends his time with Ryujin back then. That is until; he stopped on his tracks, after seeing both Yeji and Yeonjun, together.

December, 9, 1901

Beomgyu, woke up very earlier today, since today's the day that Ryujin died. It was also, their first anniversary together, although Beomgyu didn't court Ryujin and she didn't answer him. Beomgyu, already took it as a sign, that they're already together, with no closure.

Beomgyu was standing before, Ryujin's gravestone. Ryujin's parents, Nayeon and Yoongi approved of her being buried in Clarines. Since, it seems like Ryujin was very happy here, instead of Roselia.

Both Nayeon and Yoongi accepted the fact, that Ryujin was much happier here, than in her own hometown. Beomgyu was just standing right in front of it, while smiling all alone. Just, enjoying the time with her being all alone, since later somebody will be visiting her grave as well.

Beomgyu said to Ryujin's gravestone.

Beomgyu was trying hard not to cry, or show any weakness in front of her. A voice said.

Which froze Beomgyu on his spot. Beomgyu was turning slowly, not wanting to see the person. Once, he reached that exact direction.

Beomgyu's eyes almost popped out of their sockets, as he saw somebody standing right in front of him. Beomgyu quickly pinched himself, to check whether he was dreaming or not. That, it made the person he saw laugh.

The person asked Beomgyu, while still laughing.

Beomgyu said, as he continued to do funny things to himself.

Beomgyu asked.

The person smiled a bit and walked towards him. The person said, while looking at Beomgyu lovingly.

Beomgyu said, as he ran towards Ryujin's ghost, and looked at it.

Beomgyu quickly felt Ryujin's touch on his cheek, caressing it lovingly and carefully. Ryujin said as smiled at Beomgyu,

Ryujin said, as she hugged Beomgyu andas light suddenly shone on to them.

Beomgyu, quickly covered his eyes since it was hurting his eyes. But, once Beomgyu opened them once again, she was gone. Ryujin's was once again gone.

Beomgyu, smiled as he looked up into the sky. Beomgyu said, as he looked back to Ryujin's gravestone and walked away towards the direction of the Castle.

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