7 September 2016 (Wednesday), 5.40 p.m.

I'll be attending a business meeting in Malaysia. Our plane just landed. As we walked out through the arrival gate...

Colleague : Don't be late tomorrow! I can't do my job without my translator.

Jinho : I know! I promise I won't be late! See you tomorrow.

Colleague : Okay. Enjoy your break!

We parted ways. He has plans to stay in a hotel nearby. Me? I was thinking somewhere more familiar. As I looked around, I heard someone call me in English.

Mummy : Jinho? Is that you?

Jinho : Mummy?

Mummy : Jinho!

She came over and gave me a big hug. It was my mum. I haven't seen her for over a year now.

Mummy : You've grown so big since the last time I saw you!

Jinho : That's because you still send me Malaysian food!

I wrapped my arms around her and hugged her back.

Mummy : Now, let's go get something to eat!

Jinho : Hehe okay, Mummy!

7 September 2016 (Wednesday), 7 p.m.

After having dinner, we continued to talk in her car, trying to catch up on what's been going on.

Mummy : Are you sure you don't want a wheelchair while you're staying here?

Jinho : Yes! I'm sure! My knee is fine! I'm working again, aren't I?

Mummy : I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you then.

Jinho : It's okay. I understand. I did miss you every now and then.

I've told people that she stayed in Malaysia for work. It's not completely true. She could get a job at Korea, but what she's doing now supports the two of us. As a single mother, it's too risky to leave a well-paying job when it's been helpful. Although, I have a surprise planned for her. I've been saving my earnings to help buy her a house near my dorm. I'm not even halfway there yet, but I'l