I didn’t sleep that night, I thought it wasn’t worth it.

I sat up watching Korean TV.

That was defiantly one thing I was going to miss.

Korean variety TV, So entertaining!

I got dressed into a change of clothing I’d left out my packing and put the final things into my bag.

Not long later there was a knock at the door.

I opened it to find a man standing there with a trolley full of bags.

“I’ll take your main luggage now but keep a small shoulder bag with belongings like your phone and such with you. Those leaving for England have to be downstairs in 15 minutes.”

I nodded and went through to my room to get my cases.

He effortlessly added them to what he had already and moved on.

I went around my flat one last time, making sure there was nothing else.

I sat down at the table.

Only one thing left to do.

I got a pen out my bad and a piece of paper from the printer used for my work.

I wrote down what I wanted to say and by the time I’d finished it as time to leave.

I walked to the front door then turned round. I really was going to miss this.

I exhaled deeply and then shut the door behind me.

I looked it and then stuck the note on the door.

No one else would touch it, large letters stated who it was meant for.

‘LEE DONG HAE’

The time passed all too quickly and before I knew it I was already on the plane.

As it started to move I let a tear drop.

I whispered to myself.

“Bye Korea, Bye Dong Hae…”

I went to put my bag on the floor when something in there bashed against my leg.

I took it out.

It was the bow Dong Hae had given me!

I’d been feeling so upset I forgot!

I opened it gently.

There was tissue paper rapped round whatever was inside.

I carefully lifted it out and un-repped it.

I covered my mouth with one hand when I realised.

It was one of the Korean fans I’d said was beautiful at the market.

He saw how much I loved them and bought one!

The tears were running down my cheek.

Then something else came to me!

The fan was blue.

‘A blue dress to go with your blue fan’

Was that lady for real!?

I was shocked. How did she know I was going to be given a fan!? And that’s it’d be blue!?

I started thinking to myself.

I better be on the lookout for any blue dressed related to me!

The time passed slowly and I drifted off.

Though not long later I was awoken by one of the air hostess.

“Oh! Sorry!” She said when she realised.

I shook my head. “It’s fine.”

I looked down at my watch.

8:10am. Dong Hae must have got my note by now…

** Back In Korea **

Dong Hae stood there, shocked.

He held the note he found on the door with his name on.

It didn’t seem real.

Why was this happening!?

He re-read the note.

‘Dong Hae,

I’m sorry, I know I’ve left this too long.

When you read this I won’t be here.

In fact, I won’t even be in Korea.

I’m travelling back to England. I was only here to study for a little while.

Now my exam is over, I have to go back.

I wanted to tell you, I tried, but the words wouldn’t come out.

You’re probably angry with me now, I can’t expect any less.

I really did love you Dong Hae. And I still do.

But, it’s not possible.

Even if I do return one day, I can’t expect you to wait that long!

I hope you have a good life.

Yumi. ‘

He shook his head with disbelief.

Why was it so hard to tell me?

When would she return?

I WOULD wait for her!

In a confused hurry Dong Haw ran down the stairs.

On the way down he almost bumped into someone.

“What are you doing here? This is the female dorms! And everyone should be downstairs by now!”

Dong Hae didn’t hesitate.

“You work in the school!?”

The man was confused. “Yes, but…”

“Yumi Tashahari! You know her?”

He nodded.

“What about her?” he asked curiously.

“Please! Tell me where she lives! Her address.”

“I’m afraid I can’t give out that sort of information and anyway, she lives all the way in the United Kingdom. Too far from here to just pop in.”

Dong Hae shook his head.

“I don’t care where it is! Please tell me.”

He shook his head.

“I’ve already told you! I can’t give out the sort of information.”

Dong Hae looked around frantically.

Then he shoved the note towards the man.

“Read this!”