When they finally reached the apartment, Seulgi helped Yeri take Joohyun inside. 

"Sige, alis na ko," she immediately said. 

As she watched Seulgi's retreating form, Joohyun badly wanted to tell her to don't go.

But no words came out. Instead, she felt herself choke, the tears threatening to suddenly come out. 

But Seulgi suddenly paused before she can reach the door.

She looked back, halting her footsteps.

She took a deep breath.

And after the three longest years in Joohyun's life, after the unforgivingly empty countless days and nights, Seulgi's eyes finally met hers again.

"May mag-aalaga ba sa 'yo, Joohyun?"