"Reports have claimed some new generation strings have gone missing overnight. Many reports are claiming it as women’s shortage in the current world where most of the Countries wherein the gender ratio are less among women.”

Not again, I haven’t turned 22 yet the world is telling me that I may or may not have a soul mate. The world has been working the same since the beginning ‘The red string of fate’ which ties you to your soulmate.

According to my mom, it’s a tiny red thread you see after you wake up on the birthday, not too tight to suffocate you still present to remind you that you have a soul mate. No one is allowed to chase it. Most of the people do chase they get jailed and changed destiny where you will meet them later than usual in your life.

“One of the most recent cases found in Shanghai was a woman having multiple soulmates to balance out the gender ratio. The International Soulmate Organization has given reports about the new bonds which may be from 4-8. Some of the conservative societies have been claiming it as false but under the ‘THREAD READER,’ it has claimed to be true. Young bonds have been more, with more than one bond along with men who know each other”

The news reporter keeps babbling out the mess. The multiple bond news has caused outrage in the world where the first multiple bonds has been seen in Shanghai also in other parts of the world.

Fate keeps playing games where I am hoping to have one; no one ever knows who it is. Most of the bonds have been international the ISO (International Soulmate Organization) helps you out most of the time in accommodation and staying in the country.  

Not getting soul bonded on birthday means you have a younger significant other and you will have to wait for them to turn twenty-two to be bonded with them. Everything keeps changing as I frustrated switch off the television. Life has been hectic these days where I can always see my best friend smooching off her soulmate every second they get. The typical answer I usually get is ‘You will know when our soulmate is here’ which pains me.

Trying to find my coat, as I look reflection in the mirror of what I wore a black turtleneck pairing up with grey loose pants. I put my hair loose with a hair tie on my hand clutching my books in one hand. Seeing the phone fully charged I put it in my pocket. Little makeup making sure I look presentable.

Keeping everything in my car, I leave for my college. The weather was great, cloudy and humid, and fog surrounding the trees. My ideal weather humming a song I drive carefully as I reach my destination.

Getting out I see, a Hyundai parked beside my usual spot. I see Mia getting out of the car along with a man whom she has cried and gushed to me about him being sexy. I see he was attractive not seeing him in real life pictures sure don’t lie. He was wearing maroon pants and white T-shirt somehow my best friend Mia matching him with the same colored top.

I try not to envy them together far from my sight I can see Oliver tried not to sour his face over Mia. He wanted to date her but when it came to dating he is obsessing over, I had to make sure to tell her fated one knows about him. Knowing her she wouldn’t want to worry him about something that doesn’t involve him. The daggers aren’t enough but a little warning would be good.

Coughing in front of the couple, who hasn’t stopped licking themselves off each-other even in my presence. Strangely, I yet again feel single my birthday is in 3 months not 84 years later.

They get off each other and realize I exist, I pull them into their car. Ji-Hun is confused not for long. While they both sit on the passenger I sit behind.

‘You don’t have to look where I show you but exactly 5 O’clock to you there is a man standing wearing a Black Jeans and a White T-shirt’ he looks at him I can see Mia slaps her forehead in worry. ‘THERE IS NO NEED’ she screams to me well not anymore, ‘He’s been wanting to be with Mia since forever, today is her last day he will pull something that will make her not leave. Watch out’ warning him as I get out of the car.

Taking my stuff out of the car I see them making out. He is leaving his mark on her but this is too public. While I wear my coat to see Oliver, he runs off remembering any display of affection is not allowed on grounds of the campus. I kick the car door. That car is expensive but I see them jump I gesture Mia to come out trying to see if any officials come. She comes out wearing her coat and bag as I hold her hand and run.

‘See you when the college ends Hun-ah!’ Mia screams as we hear a car on ignition he rushes to exit the campus as we run to the washrooms.

Having them both was both pain and blessing because they both are now attached to him when they met each other it was Mia who was a shy giggling mess and Ji Hyun was a Gentleman and now it's opposite Hyun is now a giggling mess.

Gasping for oxygen while sitting on the counters to see one of my classmates running to find someone. She was one of the close friends but not as close as Mia is to me.

‘Oliver complained about Mia to the in-charge she is boiling on breaking the rule. Don’t worry you will have to pay the fine’ she calms Mia down with her words. A beep of notification sounds where I bet my whole career it's Ji-Hyun. To my fabulous surprise, it’s him. Someone save me from this mess.

The class is about to start where I rush myself on one of the top floors where my class is located. I spot my classmates who were not many. I start my day learning more about how to treat non rejected bonds where one of the mates refuses to be with their soulmate. I wonder why refuse when you know they are the one who will complete you. In this case, there will be soul marks seen one on your right hand specifically near the pinky where the string will be tied.

The Medicine lecture had just started and we get to learn about rejection bonds but nothing much have been given about it as it's one of the rare cases but one of the remarkable symptom was right carotid artery swelling and necrosis of skin near the area continue to SVC* towards the heart and cyanosis ring finger of the left hand starting from the distal part of the phalange.

Treating the patient may be requiring a heart transplant if they want to survive. Irregular heartbeats and nausea along with a decrease in weight and appetite and memory loss, most of the people end up dying. The soul marks which turn red may swell with blood clots in them which turn into blisters. The wound creams may sure decrease the pain but you have to pour citrus acid over it. It creates burning tearing and removing blood from the surrounding tissue further healing the scars, not the patient.

Treating the patient may be requiring a heart transplant if they want to survive. Irregular heartbeats and nausea along with a decrease in weight and appetite and memory loss, most of the people end up dying. The soul marks which turn red may swell with blood clots in them which turn into blisters. The wound creams may sure decrease the pain but you have to pour citrus acid over it. It creates burning tearing and removing blood from the surrounding tissue further healing the scars, not the patient.

Only acceptance and Love of their soul mate will bring them back. This is one of the rare cases meaning not many cases of this. A small buzzer goes off in the class we all leave for the scheduled break given for us.

Spotting Mia with a sunken on her face she tries to smile for me which happens to be of no use.

We sit in the canteen ordering some cheese steak sandwiches and juice. Mia takes my notes of today while she always wanted to be a soul doctor but missed the position with two points. I had to comfort her I definitely would I was trading places with her until she stopped me and pursued becoming a normal doctor. Healing people was one thing we both loved dearly and according to her, I saved people both ways.

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She keeps reading my notes ‘I would’ve killed the significant other if they do this to their soul mate because no one deserves this and if their heart stops. They die in six hours anyway. Why would anyone want their death?’ she mumbles gloomy where the sandwiches grace the presence my stomach growls at the thought of food.

Walking around the campus, we sit under the tree talking about soul mates and their things.  I’ve always wondered about my significant other, would we be similar or different than we assume. There is always heat up in my body when I think of my soulmate, saving myself for a person. It feels a good waiting to be treasured loved for someone who sets your soul on fire.

Another buzzer goes off reminding us the time has ended of break. Running back the class as we try to see some of the pictures of women and men who suffered the non rejected soul bonds. Rashes everywhere on the body the patients looked almost dead yet they haven’t given up.

The time passes as we reach towards the end of the college day and there was nothing but freedom for Mia for me it was another day with some drinks and waking up hungover crying about the pain.

Tonight Mia is leaving at 3 am in the morning with Ji-Hyun to South Korea and I insisted send her off at Airport. This was a little unsettling to my heart my best friend miles away from me while I keep sulking about her absence.

Sitting around the dim lights of a high-end bar where I see Mia and Ji-Hyun sitting across me this was apparently a goodbye treat, making me feel worse than before she left. I wanted to punch Ji-Hyun’s cocky self where he boasted about Mia being his soulmate to anyone possible. He liked to boast about it how perfect she is and how the universe smacked him with the best soulmate in the whole wide world.

On the other hand Mia was worried about meeting his parents. She wanted to look perfect for his parents with Ji Hyun coaxing her about his parents don’t care as long as she is able to take care of him it will be alright. According to Ji Hyun, he was a delinquent in his high school days as long as he doesn’t relapse in the old days, his parents are good.

The wine they served was Moscato d’Asti according to the bartender’s it was lowest in alcohol content. The wine was bursting with bright peach and white notes with high acidity and it’s sweetness perfectly balanced. The wine was good it was perfect not making me drunk and I needed to drive. Hugging her tight not wanting to let her go before I leave the bar I don’t really speak about my feelings I hope she gets it. Soon, I feel shoulders shaking stupid idiot was crying, ‘You can cry on Airport’ muttering I hold her once again. Releasing her from my hold Ji Hyun put the coat on her it was starting to feel cold. 

Feeling the coldness of the car door I open it and sit inside trying to make up my mind about her leaving it will be a long year; maybe I will find my soulmate after three months, Mia said she is inviting me to tour her soulmates country with a popular band’s concert. My parents have already given her permission we are on a winter break anyway at that time.

Soft breeze of air flowing around the night during my long peaceful night drive, I try to feel content trying to hold myself at the best point of my life. 

Something that I always question was the perspective of how others perceived me now letting go of all worries as I try to see the stars lighting up the sky.

Dark purple hues along with some greater out world lamps lighting my night making it better as  extravagant as possible.

The soft breeze was my only companion during this night. Drinking the cold coffee beside me was a great addition to my taste buds as they rejoice at the taste and my brain stimulating the serotonin in a high quantity.

Closing my eyes to all the worry, I embrace the night and feel like a nyctophile, switching on the radio bopping to recent sound of a K-Pop group who has got me all ears to their music. 

The perfect vibratos and soul chilling sounds with their vocals like a blanket of warmth waiting for you to release all your worries and sleep away from the rest of the world.

The subtle rap harsh yet soft and welcoming me to lulling sleep something I need at the end of the night . 

Helping me relax when I feel at peace just what everyone needs after a tiring day of studies just a great stress relief.

Turning into a small lane which is a short cut to my home, I see two more cars in the driveway. My parents are home, giddy happiness forms in my gut as I park the car. Taking out my books and my coat from the back seat as I exit the car as the cold wind sends a shiver to my spine.

Entering the house feels warm, must be the new heater that my mom ordered. Our house was cozy especially in winter where no one wants to leave just wrap themselves in blanket and sleep. While removing my shoes I smell Garlic Bread the heaven of food my soul is rejoicing at the possible taste of it.

Getting freshen up in my room I wear some comfortable pajamas black was perfect for the night like this while I go down the stairs to see the dinner was already served.

Bone soup and Garlic bread, one of the best combinations of food during my cold night exactly easing up my nerves while I stuff my face with the delicious food.

Moans were a common occurrence while I eat the food due to me being tired and hungry the time of eating food felt extra special.

Comatose after eating was a daily routine as I waddle towards my room seeing my fluffy bed I lay to know darkness overtaking my senses

Unpleasant alarm sounds resonate in the air as I try to search the devil from my bed where I shut the sound and see the time it was 12 am.

Running off to the bath and changing into a  white wool turtleneck and beige pants and beige ankle boots I wear a makeup free face with a lip balm and taming my eyebrows as I wear messy bun and leave for the airport. 

Connecting the aux as I listen to a rap diss track peaceful night with moon along with me.

Soon I reach the airport where I don't spot anyone I know. I try calling Mia guess she is MIA for not picking up my calls.

I spot Hyun with a man I walk up to him. It was a masked man in a funky black and white attire with a white mask on and a cap. He looks at me, a strange breeze flows making me alert. 

Tapping Hyun to which he turns around and releases a sigh of hope. Watching him running in worry as I follow him he gestures me to follow into a room.

Why is business class so classy?

Everything screams rich. Spotting cries of a girl dressed in all black with heavy sobs leaving her body the pain is unbearable on glance I know it's Mia. She was sobbing with her mind clouded with judgement, she wanted the comfort which Hyun couldn't provide only I could provide. 

Having soulmate, doesn't mean that he can give you all comfort, there are times where someone else's point of view is required where there is usual hysterics and crying. Hyun was inexperienced in this field he never dealt with crying Mia. I have a look to see the same man who was talking to Hyun and some other uninterested men. 

Holding her hand I take her out of the suffocating room. The room was enough to stress me out where I take her to restroom helping her clean up. 

She resembles a tomato a bright red tomato, where I clean up her face and help her with the hair which she gracefully messed up while crying.

We get out I hold her hand and twirl her and dance with her like couples usually do. 

I dance with her till we get into the suffocating room where Mia is all smiles. 

'Thank you for bringing her happiness back' smugs Hyun with happiness.

'Careful there I might take my soulmate back from you' smirking I drink the juice.

'You wouldn't do that, you are too good' Mia smirks knowing everything.

'I might rethink about it' I bite my laugh observing the room 2 of the guys are interested in the conversion rest are busy sleeping.

'Are you leaving home after I leave?' as Mia voiced her concern. I live far from the Airport it takes me 40 minutes to reach home. 

'I don't know, I might stay in hotel or drive back home' shrugging my shoulders, trying not to look at her.

'You are driving back home, I don't care if it takes an hour I don't trust hotels go home' anger laces her voice.

'I'll see' I was neutral about it. Where I feel a hand on my cheeks and my face turned to the other side with a harsh grip on my face.

'You will leave and you will go home right?' a sinister smile graces Mia's lips and I nod this is what I'm scared of woman she can make me say yes anytime with her voice.

To be honest, Mia was my bully and she hated how I listened to others in Highschool thought she could reserve me to herself for bullying later changed her mind as she tried to get to know me. We couldn't help but become friends then best friends.

The sound of her flight name makes her freeze as waterworks start again as I hug her. 

' We'll be talking everyday, you can call me just now when I'm in class also I'll be there for my winter break' she sniffs again as Hyun pulls her.

I walk to her to her gate as she jumps on me god this is too hard.

Tears threaten to spill I try not to cry and stay strong for her but I want to cry bad. Having her by my side makes me feel safe I want to be safe and happy I want her to be safe and happy. This time it's going to be difficult she has to live with him it's better early, I'm sure Hyun will make her smile everyday.

Looking at the roof and anywhere where I don't see Mia, the pain is getting too much. I hug her tight one last time before I push her.

'You can't push me away' screaming she latches on me. 

'Watch me' saying I pull her away from me and where I drag her to Hyun and watch him hold her and drag her away with her heavy sobs.

Driving back was hard I was close to dose off but sirens of police had me awake. 

Getting out of the car as my back killed me with pain and endless suffering of sitting on the driver's seat.

Entering the key combination of my house I enter to see my mom meditating at 4:30 in the morning. 

'It's still dark in the morning you should've done this later' muttering as I lay on couch.

'Sleep on bed, baby' mother dearest said as I turned on the other side to sleep.

'Good night mom' I incoherently talk to her while I fall into deep slumber.