Chapter 11

Your Wish is My Command

Sulli and Minho joined the others on the beach. They were strolling and walking hand in hand but their steps are slow, as if they are taking their time to savor the moment.

The sun is shining like their smiles.

And like the sun, no matter how hard the clouds sometimes try to hide it, it will eventually find a way to shine through. Just like what they feel.

"Aish you don't have to do this... I'm not asking for anything in return.." Sulli said to Minho.

"I know, that's why I'm doing this. I know you wouldn't ask for anything so I'm doing this for you.." Minho just smiled back.

"Where are you taking me?"

"Just leave that to me, have you decided on your 3 wishes yet?" they were walking at the beach just right beside where the waves dies.

"Ani, I couldn't think of anything right now." Sulli was enjoying the moment. She was playfully etching her feet on the wet sand as they walk.

"Well, you better think fast, or else my offer will expire" Minho winked at her.

"Huh? weo? that's unfair..." Sulli faked a sad face and pouted at Minho. She could feel her kness getting weak upon seeing Minho. It was the first time she's seeing a different side of him and it felt good.

"Don't do that..." Minho gave her a stern look.

"What? This?" Sulli again pouted and made aegyo face towards Minho.

"I said don't do that.." Minho is becomming restless.

"Minho-ya..." Sulli continue tesing Minho with her cute aegyo.

Minho stopped and let go of Sulli's hand. He turn to face her with a serious face.

"Please stop it. I can't stand it..." Minho walk past Sulli.

"Why? I thought I looked cute.." Sulli murmured while tailing behind Minho.

"You are, that's why I can't stand it." Minho turn to face Sulli who was closely following him.

"Chincha?" Sulli's heart melted for a second and she gave him a wide smile.

"Don't do that either.."

"Yah! Are you also gonna stop me from breathing?" Sulli stridded and walk fast to get away from Minho.

Minho couldn't help but laugh. He tried to walk fast to catch up with Sulli. When he was able to catch up with her, he took her by surprise by lifting her and carrying her on his shoulders.

Sulli was shouting and was asking Minho to put her down but Minho just laugh it off.. People that saw them can't help but smile seeing the two of them.

Even the Japanese couple who were not  far from them heard Sulli's scream and was laughing to see them in that position.

"Yah, put me down... People are starting to stare at us!" Sulli continued to plead.

Finally, Minho stopped and put Sulli down.

"Boy, you're heavy.. Did you just ate 3 meals?" Minho joked while poking Sulli's forehead.

"I'm not! I'm just tall okay? Urgh..."

"Araseo! I know, I know.." Minho just shoke his head while smiling before following her.

Sulli was walking down the wet sand while slowly etching her feet on the sand to create a deep footprint. Minho was following closely. When Sulli turn to glance back at Minho she saw him walking the exact path she walked.

"What are you doing?" Sulli asked with a smile when she saw Minho struggling to keep up with her footprints.

"I'm carefully etching my footprints on yours."

"Why?"

"Because I just don't want to be beside you or behind you, I want to be "with" you.... " Minho smiled at her while finishing the last footprint. "...always"

"I'd like that... " Sulli whispered but was loud enough for Minho to hear. Minho closed in the gap between them, and while he was staring right at Sulli's eyes, his hand was reaching for Sulli's hands and he carefully laced in his fingers with hers.

"Hmmm, this felt nice... the spaces between my fingers are right where yours fit perfectly. See?" Minho raise their hands for Sulli to see.

Sulli smiled with tears in her eyes, "I think even without the 3 wishes, I'm already good. Thank you for making today... just perfect.."

Minho wiped the tears that's starting to fall from Sulli's eyes and smiled," Ani, I want to give you 3 wishes, just for today... even just for today..." Minho was also trying to control his emotions. It was a perfect day indeed. He never felt so alive, contented and... happy?

They slowly walked towards the sea. They stood there in silent and while their feet are feeling the gentle touch of the dying waves, their hearts are speaking a different kind of language that only they can understand.

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Minho brought Sulli to a cliff that was over looking the sea. The view is magnificent and from where they stand, they can see the sandy beach underneath.

"What are we doing here?" Sulli asked Minho when they reached a hilltop over seeing the sea.

"I want to show you my favorite place in the world." Minho answered. He was behind Sulli.

"This is your favorite place? Why?"

"I want to tell you a story. When I was young, maybe around 14 years old, I used to love the beach. One summer, my family went on a vacation just like what we always do. We always go the beach every summer for vacation. I met this little girl when I was walking on the beach one night. She was lying down on the sand and was staring at the stars. She was so engrossed so I was driven to walk towards her. I was already on her side but she didn't seem to noticed. I laid down beside her and when I turn my head towards her, I noticed her eyes are clouded with tears. She was crying. My heart was crushed to see the little girl so I tried talking to her. That was one of the longest talk I've ever had with someone. We spent the whole night till morning, just laying there and talking. I may have known her for hours but after we talked, it seems to me that I've known here my entire life." Minho was looking out to the sea while telling Sulli his story.

"What happened to the little girl? Do you still see each other?" Sulli asked.

"Ani, that was the first and sadly the last time I ever saw her. We promised each other to meet at the same spot the next day but I waited and waited for hours, for days and for months... She didn't came." Minho sadly smiled while reminiscing the past.

"She must have been special" Ironically, Sulli mean what she said and she didn't feel any pain. It felt sureal.

"Yeah, she was.. I think she was my first love. But she was also the first girl to have given me my first heartbreak." Minho turned towards Sulli and when he felt she was okay with it, he continued. "That's the reason why I hated to go to the beach eversince."

"I see. So what has this place got to do with that story?" Sulli really finds Minho's story interesting. She wanted to know more but she didn't want to push it.

"Well, though I hated the beach, I still want to see it from afar. I always come to this place because... because somehow I wanted to relive those memories. So whenever I am sad or happy, I always find myself standing here and looking out."

"Have you ever wondered where that little girl may be now?"

"I don't have any idea. I can't even remember her face" Minho smiled.

"Why did you bring me here?"

"I wanted to let go of my past and I wanted to start and create new memories on this same place... with you" Minho hold Sulli's shoulders and turned her towards him so she can face him.

Minho found a lace hanging loose from Sulli's dress. He snap it out from Sulli's dress and twisted it.

"What are you going to do with that?" Sulli gave out a light laugh.

"Give me your hand." Minho answered.

"Huh? Why?"

"Just give it to me..."

"Araseo.. " Sulli reached out her left hand though she still don't get why.

"Today you are my wife and I believe that in every marriage, husband and wife should have a wedding ring. I'm sorry for not getting you an expensive ring with precious stones. As you know I am not ready at all." Minho laughed. He took Sulli's hands and he laced around the twisted lace on Sulli's ring finger and created a ribbon out of it.

Sulli gracefully looked at her ring finger with pride. It may not be gold or silver with diamonds and stones, and it may not be expensive but that was the most precious thing she ever received. It wasn't about the price but the thought. The simplicity of the hand-made ring and Minho's intentions are the best part of it. To say that she is happy is an understatement. It was the sweetest and most sincere gesture she ever experienced.

"Komawo. This is the best gift I received from you." she smiled sincerely.

Minho chuckled," Hahaha, sorry if its worthless."

"Ani, its not worthless, for me its priceless.. But where's yours?"

"Uhm, that's okay. If I take any more strands from your dress, I'm afraid it might fall off" Minho gave Sulli a naughty smile.

"That won't do." She found another loose strands just below her dress. She snap it and twisted it just like what Minho did. When she's done, she also made him a ring out of the lace.

"Wow! We now have a couple/wedding rings" Minho grab Sulli's hands and he put their hands side to side to see their "wedding" ring. They smiled at each other, so proud of the their "ring" looking t it while waving it on the air.

Suddenly when they caught glance of each other, it seems as though time stopped. They were staring at each other eyes and at that fleeting moment, they only think they could hear are their hearts beating. Minho took the first step and slowly planted a light and soft kiss over Sulli's lips.

It was the sweetest kiss they ever shared. It was short and light but it was truly memorable for the both of them.

"I will forever treasure this moment. Tell me, what was one of the things that you really wanted to do or have in life?" Minho sweetly asked while hugging Sulli from behind. They were now facing towards the sea.

"I don't know. I guess given my situation now, I want to see the world. I want to see different places." She sighed. She knew that she will never have the opportunity to travel and explore other places.

"Hmmmm, that will be your 1st wish. I want to grant that." Minho smiled while thinking.

"Huh? But it's impossible. I'll just think of another one. You don't have to do it." she smiled.

"Ani, I want to and I will. You will see." Minho hugged her tight against his body.

Sulli knew it would be impossible and they don't have time to travel so she was curious as to how Minho could grant it.

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They met up with the Chiyo's for a late lunch. After lunch, Minho informed them that they are going to the Museum. The Japanese couple loved the idea so they went after their lunch.

Minho paid for their entrance and the Chiyo's informed them that they need not go with them since their was a tour guide assigned with them.

They went on separate ways as soon as they enter the museum.

Minho guided her to the Encylopedic room. As soon as they reached the entrance Minho covered her eyes before entering. He told Sulli it was necessary and though hesitant and curious at first, Sulli let Minho take the lead.

"Tada! " Minho removed his hands on Sulli's eyes. When she opened them, she was in a huge room full of different flags of different counties hanging right above the ceiling. Right below each flag is an open table with facts and pictures of that specific country.

"What's this? I don't get it." Sulli still unable to decipher Minho's surprise.

"Come let me show you." Minho took her hand and guided her towards the center of the room where a huge globe was located.

Minho showed her the globe and guided her hands towards the globe. It was huge enough for Sulli to see each continents and countries labeled with each country's flag.

"You told me you wanted to explore the world and see different places, so here you go.. Wish granted." Minho smiled proudly.

Sulli laugh as hard as she can. It wasn't what she had in mind but it was more than enough for her. She couldn't recall the last time she was able to laugh like that. She was truly overwhelmed. For the next hour, they explore the place hand in hand. A tour guide came in and guided them in exploring the different places. They listened ernestly in everything that the guide tells them, it was fun and very informative.

Sulli couldn't believe she could have so much fun in a Museum.

They went to Paris and saw the Eiffel tower together. They were able to see miniture elephants when they visited Thailand. They also get to see the Liberty statue when they got to the US. Sulli loved the Taj Mahal in India while Minho played with the china dolls. They were facinated with the Philippine jeepneys, and wished they were standing in the middle of the twin tower in Malaysia.

They also visited Germany, Australia, Canada, Mongolia, Russia, Africa and their last destination was of course Korea.

They were able to finish their tour after 2 and a half hours.

They bought some souvenirs and had their picture taken wearing the Hanbok.

The Chiyo's enjoyed the whole trip and promised them a treat to dinner.

When they were on the way to dinner, Minho was driving and Sulli was on the passenger seat while the Chiyo's settled at the back.

Minho noticed Sulli clinging tightly on the seatbelt just like she always does when she's seated in front.

Minho took Sulli's left hand to hold it. He gave Sulli a quick glance and smiled.

Minho felt the tension on Sulli's hands so he grip it tightly. No need for words, Sulli was able to clam down. She placed her other free hand on top of their hands and smiled back at Minho.

For the first time in her life, she was able to ride a car without feeling the tension and fear.

The Chiyo's couldn't help but smile at the two.

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------->>> Guys, sorry for the long wait... I was caught up with work and holiday preparations. But i sure do hope this Chapter can feed your longing spirit for MinSul interaction... I know some fo you loved the "hands in the pocket" but I sure do hope that in this Chapter you'll also love the ribbon ring and the footprints in the sand...

------>>> I really wanted to make this Chapter overloaded with MinSul moments... so please enjoy reading... :)

----->>> Merry Christmas and Advance Happy New Year to All.. Consider this as my late Christmas gift... :)