“What do you mean Umma’s still alive?” I asked in horror, cupping my face, falling on  my knees staring at the cold hard wood tiles

“I saw her with my own eyes” He whispered, placing a hand on my shoulder.

I felt hot fresh tears roll down the palm of my face, leaving stains. 

My own mother, knew i was alive, and didn’t have the nerve to come and see me?

“Minho? What are you doing here?” Mr. Lui asked confused.

I stood up, wiping away my tears and ignoring the questions that ran through Mr.Lui’s mouth.

I ran up the stairs and into my bedroom, packing my things.

I had to see her,

I had to know why

Why she left me.

Abandoned me.

I Started packing my things and noticed the door creak open, I looked up and saw Minho staring at me awkwardly.

“I’m leaving” I said motionlessly

“W-what?, what do you mean your leaving?” He asked raising an eyebrow, crossing his arms

“I have to go I have to see her” I said looking at my bags

“No, you don't, she left you, why would you want to go back to her?” Minho asked

“I have to know why” I said shoving more things into my bag and started heading toward the door.

“No, your not going” He said fiercely grabbing my wrists

“Minho, Let go” I shouted

“No, you’re not going!” He yelled again, yanking me back

“I have to go see her, please, she’s my mother!” I screamed letting tears roll down my cheeks, i quivered as i watched his face go numb

“You really have never seen her?” He asked letting go of my wrists

“No” I said facing the floor

“I’m coming with you” I said bluntly

I looked up at him confused, why would he want to come with me?

“I’m not letting you go to Busan all by yourself, there are rapists” He said dragging me out the door, taking his jacket.

“But what about your clothes? you need to pack!” I yelled

“I’ll make sure someone sends me them” He said emotionlessly

“Wha-? someone to send you them?” I asked confused

“Don’t worry about it, we have to get going”

Me and Minho took an air flight to Busan and headed toward the address where Mr.Lui said he saw her.

Minho held me in his arms as we were on the plane, snuggling close to me, comforting me as I cried.

“Hey, why wasn’t Mr.Lui mad when he saw me?” Minho asked confused

“I, don’t know.. maybe because he was too busy dealing with another problem, i swear if i get in trouble because of you-” I said gritting my teeth

“Don’t worry” He said kissing my forehead

As we got into the nearest Hotel room, we went on our search for my mother, luckily we found nice neighbors that help led us to her, but she couldn't be found anywhere,

“Min Ah, i’m going to take a shower okay?” Minho said getting up and undressing himself , walking towards the shower.

The hotel bedroom wasn’t that bad, i mean it was comfy and seemed just right, nothing like back home, it actually had color on the walls. 

I stepped out on the balcony and took a good look at the marvelous outing of Busan. 

I saw smoke come out from an old cottage that appeared to be selling sweets.

I was kinda hungry at the thought of it, so i took my jacket and headed toward the smoke.

As i got closer, the figure that appeared to be very busy cleaning, got more recognizable.

I stood frozen infront of the old woman, working with sweat beads rolling down her forehead.

“What do you want?!” She yelled not even taking a glance back at me

I felt my eyes dwell up in tears as i realized who was infront of me 

“Young Mi isnt here, so if he got you pregnant, or damaged something dont take it up with me!” She mumbled as she looked at me confused

“Are you deaf?!” She screamed, wiping her hands on her apron

“Y-you don't remember me?” I whispered, letting tears roll down the palm of my cheeks

“No, why would i, your just another my son has, am i right?!” She screamed

“W-we have the same eyes, the same milky skin-” I whispered sobbing, staring at her

Her expression on her face became numb, her eyes grew swollen as she seemed to be understanding as to what i was saying

I took out my diary and showed it to her

“Do you not remember this?” I said wiping away my tears

She grew still, letting the tears roll down her cheeks as she stared at the diary

“How is it, that i have not once seen you in my life, but i could recognize your face anywhere, and you cant recognize your own daughter” I said sobbing, tilting my head, shaking it.

“I shouldn't have come here, i shouldn't have wanted to see you” I said turning around

“Min Ah-” She whispered crying

I turned around, with big eyes, looking at her,

she remembered my name?

“Min Ah!” She screamed , opening her arms out for a hug

I ran toward her and gripped onto her like it was for my life

“Omma” I whispered sobbing onto her shoulder

“I’m so sorry” She whispered, rubbing my back