Summary: A place in the mountains where hopefuls could get the best and most perfect ring to propose to their significant other and make them a life partner. This is where Namjoon went to get one for you. However, how much power does a ring hold? What kind?
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Namjoon met up with one of his most trusted friends in the industry, Ailee, at a secret location. He wanted the utmost secrecy, so that the surprise wouldn’t be ruined. He was going to pick out a ring for the love of his live Y/N and propose to her Halloween night, the two year anniversary of them meeting.
The idol wanted something that went perfectly with her curly hair and rich toned eyes. Something that reminded her of him even when they were miles apart. Ailee had told him there was a woman who made rings and whoever got one of her rings would have a relationship that lasted through death.
That was something that Namjoon wanted with his whole heart, even if it was probably just luck and good vibes mixed with optimism that helped the relationship go far.
“Be super respectful. We don’t want her to turn you down.” The purple haired woman said sternly to the grape haired man as they approached the well-built cabin on the side of the mountain.
It had been a difficult trek to get here, but now that they were here, it was quite easy to breathe. Easier than it should’ve been up so high.
“I promise.” The nervous idol replied.
A smile from his friendly mentor and then Namjoon moved to knock on the door before it swung open beneath his knuckles. He jolted in place and would not dare move until he was pulled forward by a strong, invisible hand on the front of his shirt. Ailee called his name, and tried to reach out, but the wooden door closed between them. She just sat outside in a rocking chair, looking out at the overcast sky and waited for her mentee to come back out.
Namjoon was sat in a chair and tea was placed into his hands.
“Hello, young one.” A elderly lady dressed in several richly colored silk robes that looked like they had been dragged through dirt speckled with gold.
The woman was beautiful though age seemed to have taken her original face.
“Hello. It is nice to meet you. Have you eaten?” Namjoon asked with sincerity.
She nodded, “And you have been too nervous to eat yourself. Please, drink and eat to your heart’s content while you tell me why you came here.”
The young man was scared to eat, although it was rude not to. So he ate a full rice cake before speaking his reason.
“I want a ring to give to my girlfriend. I love her so much, and yours are known to keep couples together. My life would probably end if I didn’t have her in it.” He spoke bluntly and honestly.
The old woman replied gently, “I see. Yes. The woman you came here with. You feel motherly love towards her, and this is a trial for lovers. I did not want her in here in case the spirits became confused.”
“Spirits?”
She smiled, “The one I’m going to put into your ring.” and went to a nearby counter to get what looked like a diamond and a silver ring without a stone.
“You are going to give me one?” Namjoon was surprised that he only had to say that and it would
“Of course. You are a man in love and you feel genuine affection for her. The way you’ve spoken about her.” She started humming and motioned for the young man to follow her, which he did.
He was confused, “I have not said anything about Y/N other than wanting to marry her.”
She chuckled and motioned for him to follow her, “And yet you have.”
The idol followed the magical old woman to a video room that was watching the whole house. Ailee was outside with a cat sleeping on her lap and then the screens were replaced with about half an hour of Namjoon saying how much he loved Y/N’s dark skin and how she sang and how beautiful her hair was. He showed off pictures and even took a small nap before being offered a different tea and then being quiet.
By the time he asked about spirits, he was back to his regular self.
“What did you--?”
When Namjoon looked for the old woman again, all he saw was a ring on the floor. It was in his girlfriend’s favorite color too. The most perfect ring. She would love it! Quickly, Namjoon walked out of the house that seemed as though no one was in it in the first place.
“You got the ring? That was quick.” Ailee asked as the cat scattered away.
Next thing Namjoon realized, he was walking around with his love and everything was fine. Still, he didn’t trust the ring for some reason. There was nothing wrong with it. The tapes. They were fine. The ring stayed on his body at all times to make sure she didn’t find it by accident, but the aura made him feel a bit sick. No. It couldn’t have been the ring that was making him feel such intense distrust.
His dark skinned girlfriend had been with him for 2 years and talk of marriage only increased between them. She really loved him, right? Of course she did. He loved her too. Did she know that? Did she want him to?
“Oppa, are you ok?” His girlfriend asked after dance practice. “Make sure you’re resting and drinking enough water.”
She cared so much, and it made his heart happy, “I promise I am. I could say the same to you, jagiya.”
“I am...most of the time.” She replied with a lovely giggle that made his heart tighten.
The feeling of wanting to get rid of her increased, which confused Namjoon. He loved this woman with all of his heart. Maybe it was just fear that she’d say no to his proposal. Maybe this ring wasn’t special enough. Surely, she’d want something better. No. No anything that he gave her would be loved by her.
Maybe.
It was about a week until he would propose to her. He didn’t want to be near her. He kept trying to run away but his heart wanted her more each day. Namjoon paced a lot in the middle of the night now. What was he to do? Ailee kept saying how beautiful the ring was and how much she knew Y/N would love it.
Namjoon watched as the sunset came and his love was sleeping on the couch. He grabbed the ring and the box from the bedroom drawer and shoved it in his pocket. There were times he would be away from it, but that only made the fear and self doubt increase. Then the man ran as far and as fast as he could to the nearest body of water deep enough never to worry about this damned ring again! He didn’t want it! So what if it was the most perfect thing to give to his beloved.
It was driving him insane! Joon had to just take it back to where he had gotten it from.
He took the ring and yelled at the river, “I do not want the ring anymore! I apologize for returning the gift, but I cannot give this to her. Please take it back! I would rather not throw it away.”
The old woman appeared.
Namjoon had hot tears coming from his eyes as he went on his knees, “Please...ma’am. Please take it back. I do not want it. I can choose one that she will like on my own.”
She smiled, “I know. I honestly thought you would have come back by now. Do you not trust yourself, young one?”
“I--”
The elder put her hand up and closed his mouth, “I do not need to know the answer. If you really love this girl, you do not need a magical ring to increase the longevity of your married life. You need to trust yourself as much as you trust her. Of course, it will be a bit hard. You will be nervous, but believe in your love.”
“Is the ring not enchanted, then?” Namjoon asked, thinking it was all reverse psychology and subliminal messaging with the ring and the box it came in.
“Oh, of course it is!” She laughed. “It is very magical and it brings out the strongest insecurity in the one who holds it the most. Yours is self doubt and fear. Fight that and you will have a happy marriage.”
The woman used the sleeve of her outermost robe to wipe at Namjoon’s tears.
He looked at her, “What is your name? I want to thank you properly for your teachings.”
She smiled and turned into a young man, “자청비”
Namjoon’s eyes widened with shock as the young man kissed his cheek and then put the ring back on his hand. The goddess then disappeared as she turned back into her true form wishing Namjoon happiness and to hurry to the jewler.
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Artist (Full Name): Lee Yejin/Amy [Ailee]
Group/Occupation: solo
Entertainment: YMC Entertainment
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