Chapter 7
My Christmas Eve Love Story“Of course not sweetie, you will be fine.” Her mother said to her
“When did this happen? Why didn't I know anything?” She asks her parents
“When you were in middle school, you told me that you sometimes can't see things well, right? You also said that your head hurts. We took you to the hospital, and the doctor said that there is a tumor in your brain, and it located in your vision area that is why your eyes sometimes become blurry” Her father said
“That time, you said that I only lack of sleep and study too much” Chorong said
“We are sorry for keeping that secret from you, Rong-ah.” Her mother hugs her and said
“That time the doctor can't do the surgery because it is too risky, but now, it is more dangerous because it grows so quick.” Her father said
“Then I will die, either way right?” Chorongsaid
“No Rong-ah, you will be fine” Her mother hugs her and said in tear
“Yes, Rong, Omma is right. Appa won't let you die. I have a friend in England. He is a doctor. I will ask him about you. You will be fine, Rong-ah” Her father said
“Yes, Rongie, you can be saved” Her mother said in tear
~End of Flashback~
Bomi’s tear keeps rolling down on his cheeks. He didn't know anything about this. He didn't know that his Chorong had suffered a lot.
“Chorong-ah, why didn't you tell me? Why did you make yourself suffer all alone?” He thought
“I'm an idiot for not knowing your condition” He scolds himself
“After my father talked to his friend, they decided to take me to England in October. But, I asked him to postpone that until after Christmas because I want to spend that last Christmas with him. After that, I won’t feel regret even if I die” Chorong said, and tear rolls on her cheeks
“Pabo, what if something happen to you?” Bomi thought while looking at her gently
“After the operation, I was in coma for all those years. I just woke up last month. But, I can’t see anything.” Chorong said
Bomi all this time is holding his fists tightly while tear keeps rolling down. He looks at the girl in front of him. He notices how skinny and weak looking she is.
“All the time, you were in coma. I didn't know anything. How can I say that I love you, Chorong” Bomithought in tear.
“Mr.” Chorong calls
But she feels silence around her.
“I guess he already left.” Chorong said
“Bomi-yah, since the day I came to England for the operation, your ring is my encouragement. It helped me. It gave me a lot of strength. I believe that I can wake up because of your ring, Bom-ah.” Chorong said
“I miss you so much, Bom-ah” Chorong whispers in tear
Suddenly someone pulls her closer and hugs her tightly. Chorong is startled.
“Wha…”
Cutting her words, Bomi speaks up
“Chorong-ah, why did you keep this secret from me pabo, why did you endure all of the pain yourself” Bomi said in tear while burying his face on her neck
Chorong was left agape hearing Bomi’s voice
“Bom-ah” Chorong calls the name that she misses for so long
Chorong breaks the hug. She raises her hands to find him. Bomi catches her hand and put it on his face
“Yes, it’s me, Chorong-ah. I miss you so much” Bomi said happily
“Is that really you, Bom-ah?” Chorong asks him again
“Yes, it’s me. Do you remember the words written inside our rings? Bomi loves Chorong” Bomi said
“Chorong loves Bomi.” Chorong adds in tear
“Bom-ah, you are Bomi. I miss you so much” She said in tear while caressing his face.
Then he pulls her up and kisses her lips gently. After that he breaks the kiss and hugs her tightly
“Why are you still here?” Chorong asks in surprise
“I’m waiting for you” Bomi said while her hair
“But five years already passed. I can’t keep my promise to you. You should find someone good and make your own family.” Chorong said
“Actually, I just found my destiny. She is very wonderful. A perfect girl” Bomi said
Hearing that, Chorong feels like her heart is broken in pieces. Yet, she keeps calm
“I see, congratulations Bom-ah” Chorong said and forces a smile
“I’m so happy that you find a perfect girl who suits you” She continues
Bomi pulls her closer and kisses her lips again. Chorong pushes him
“Bom-ah, don't do that, your girlfriend will be sad if she sees this” Chorong said
“Pabo” Bomi flicks her forehead gently and said
“That girl is you” Bomi said to her and hugs her tightly
“Are you serious, Bom-ah?” Chorong asks him
“I am, Chorong-ah, more serious than ever. I love you. No one can replace you in my heart.” Bomi said
“Eunji once told me to move on. Do you know what I told him” He asks her
Chorong shakes her head
“My heart’s already closed since the day you left. It won’t open again for anyone other than you, Chorong” Bomi said and hugs Chorong tightly
“Chorong-unnie, so you ran off here. I was so worried.” A voice appears
Bomi turns to the sources of the sound. There is a couple walking towards them
“Who are you?” Bomi asks
“I'm Chorong-unnie’s cousin, Kim Namjoo, and this is my boyfriend Oh Hayoung” She introduces herself and her boyfriend
“Sorry, Namjoo-yah” Chorong said
Namjoo walks towards Chorong and asks
“He’s the person that you mentioned to me before, right? The person you met under this tree” Namjoo asks
“Un” Chorong nods
“My name is Yoon Bomi. Nice to meet you” Bomi bows and said
“Nice to meet you too, Bomi-sshi” Namjoo said
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