Final
Lifelong Promise
Every person has a special day in a year- the day which they awaited the most. It might be an ordinary day for others, but, for a particular person, it is something special. This day seemed to be a special day for everyone, but for me, it is way more than special- it means everything to me.
The old gray road was now turn into white, signifies that winter has come. Children were so excited, for they will receive their gift from Santa sooner or later. On the other hand, all the stores were bombarded with families, buying gifts for their love ones. People passes by here and there, the smiles on their faces says it all- they're delighted. Finally, I've reached my destination- the park. Every Christmas Eve we've use to gather here and together wait for midnight. Every year's activities have been monotonous for me: talking with friends and families; eating and playing games; and together wait for the countdown and afterwards watch the fireworks display. But, last 6 years ago the unknown spell was broken- it let me have a taste of heaven.
*Flashback*
"Jieun~ah" Jiyeon waved at me with a smile crept up on her face.
What's so special with this day that even my best friend was so excited about it? I snapped back into reality, when I noticed I was dragged somewhere in the park- at the plaza mayor. I sat there being amazed by the beauty of nature when Jiyeon came back with our foods. Jiyeon was talking non-stop about what is her plan on the next day when I decided to look around the park. I scoffed at the view that caught my eye- lovey dovey couples. On the other side, there were group of friends who laughs endlessly, but you can feel that their laugh was not wholeheartedly done. However, I saw a bunch of people who acts like everything was okay, but on the inside, they're experiencing damnation.
As a sure thing, there would be many teens at the park. They were all dressed up in a nice outfit, not minding how much they've spend on that dress just to keep up with the Joneses. I sighed, feeling that same perspective towards people again. Since back then, I always think of other people as hypocrite. They always wear masks and they hide their trueselves to the world. I always ask myself, 'why do people act the other way around?' This is one thing I cannot decipher. Why don't they just let their heart out and be true to their selves?
I was there left alone, when Jiyeon went to somewhere and will be back later. I continue to look around when suddenly my eyes were caught up by his smile. 'It was something different' I thought. It was a new feeling for me, to see a person smiling. No! Not just smiling but, smiling his heart out. My eyes were fixiated on him, every move was different- it was true. He doesn't care about what others would say about him, atleast he was true to himself. At that moment, he proved me wrong. Not every person is fake.
I was so drown in observing him when realization hit me that I was spacing out too much. There again, I saw him, waving goodbye to his friends. As if on cue, my feet started to drag me to wherever he will go. He sat at one of the benches, enjoying the cool breeze of the park. I was there mesmerized by his little movements. I can't keep my eyes of him, it was like the feeling of discovering new thing about the world. Passersby shot daggers along my way, but hell I care I was lost in his trance. I was there trapped in time, looking at him from afar.
Without even noticing, I was getting closer to where he was. Then again, I was amazed at how innocent his face was. As if he don't know what's happening in the world. His black hair, pointed nose, his brown orbs that can hypnotize you and his soft, plump pink lips. At that moment, there's a part of me that want to have him in my arms forever. It's a strange feeling though, I want to slip it away, but my throbbing heart is making a protest.
Soon, his friends came. He was delighted, again I saw his smile - the smile that captive me. Sound of music followed. I was totally shocked. Never did I expect that he dances too. Every move, every beat, every steps that he make, he's doing it whole heartedly as if he's telling a story. My heart was moved, seeing someone with that passion is really something new for me.
I was zoning out too much that I lost him in my sight. A frown formed in my lips. I sighed, feeling my heart twitched at the loss of him in my sight. My shoulders and head hung low. I suddenly remembered Jiyeon.
“Oh my! I almost forgot about Jiyeon. Pabo Ji Eun" I groaned at the idea of forgetting about my best friend.
"Where is she now? Hmmm... “ I started to walk back to plaza mayor to find Jiyeon when I heard a sound. No! It is not just a sound.
I closed my eyes to hear the sound better and trace where it is coming from. I drew nearer and nearer at the sound. I immediately opened my eyes when I heard the sound so close to me. For the nth time, I felt the bizarre feeling again. I shut my eyes close, feeling every hit of the keys full of emotions with every touch. I can feel the sadness of the song. I didn't recognize the piece. I think it is self-composed? I am lost again - lost under his spell.
"Ji Eun~ ah!! " Jiyeon shouted. I snapped back into reality.
"Ya! Kenchanayo? Did something bad happen? "she scanned me from head to toe
"Ani! Nothing bad happen. I am fine "I shook my head and smiled dearly to her
"Then, let's go auntie might be looking for us now"
"B-bu-"
"No buts missy" she grabbed my arm and started to drag me away.
I took one last glance at the room, but to my disappointment he was gone. He's not there anymore.
******
"Ji Eun~ ah? You sure you're really fine? I mean you keep on sighing for almost every minute and you're spacing out too much." Jiyeon said, which made me snap back into reality.
"Do you know a boy who plays piano at the room where you saw me?" I asked her out of the blue
"You mean, the old piano studio?" She asked
"Yep" I nodded
"I never saw anyone enter that room anymore. I mean who would dare to go there right? It's old and creepy." She said in a matter of fact tone.
"I saw someone today at the old piano studio. He was different Jiji. Far way different from all the persons I've met." I said while looking at the sky.
"Huh? What do you mean?" She asked curiously, moving closer to me.
"He's different in every way. He's one of a kind Jiji. He proved me wrong. He proved me wrong that every person is hiding behind a mask"
"Then, he is one of a kind. Wait... Do you like him? "She asked me teasingly while wiggling her eyebrows
"W-wha-what d-did you say-y?" Do I like him? I asked myself. At the thought of him, I found myself blushing.
"Aha! So, you do like him. What's his name?" She clapped her hands, waiting for my answer.
"Ugh.. I actually don't know his name." I sighed and looked down.
"Wae?? You should have asked his name" she pouted
"I never thought of that" I answered. It's the truth. The thought of asking his name never gotten into me.
"Aish! You pabo girl." She knocked my head.
"Ouch! What was that for?" I groaned while rubbing head.
"Ji Eun~ah! Where's you're Akai Ito bracelet?" She asked me.
"W-what do you mean?" I asked nervously. That can't be lost. I looked at my right hand and my eyes almost popped out of their socket when I didn't saw my bracelet. My Akai Ito bracelet.. I almost fell on my knees and breakdown. It can't be lost... It's my.. It's my connection to my other half.
( A/N: Akai Ito is red string. It indicates that the two persons have a destiny to fall in love. Imagine that invisible red string is tied to the little fingers of the two which will lead them to meet someday somewhere. cr. )
******
The countdown is starting soon. My families and friends are enjoying every activities of the event. While I am here, still thinking of my bracelet. Where could that be?
"Ya! It's almost Christmas and here you are sitting alone. Get a life you know" Jiyeon said, occupying the space beside me.
"Grandma said that it's my connection to my other half. How will I find him now? "I answered
"Ji eun -ah! Jiyeon-ah ! Come here! The countdown will start now!" Eomma said
"Ne, coming~" We both said as we happily leap together. I better not to think of it now.
"5...4...3....2...1! Merry Christmas!" All of the people here at the park counted happily. When the countdown ended, fireworks dominated the sky. It was beautiful. Everything was amazing. Children were so happy that they finally saw Santa Claus and received their gifts.
I continued to watch the fireworks display when I heard some kind of a bell. I slip away the thought easily, but then again I keep on hearing it. Giving up, I dragged my feet to where it was. I was now at the other side of the park. I suddenly remembered that this is the place where I saw the mysterious boy. And then reality hit me, I might have dropped my bracelet here. With the hope that hyped me up, I searched and searched for my bracelet until I felt someone bumped me and I immediately fell on the ground.
"Ouch" I groaned rubbing my .
"Mianhaeyo" a voice said
I looked up immediately when I heard his voice. I froze. It was him. It's really him. I scanned him from head to toe. I am not dreaming, am I?
"Are you okay?" He asked, snapping me back into reality.
"N-ne! I am!" I was about to stand up when put his arms on my waist and the other on my shoulder, lifting me up. My body froze at the sudden brush of his skin into mine.
"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at the plaza mayor?" He asked while assisting me at a near bench.
"I am looking for my bracelet" I answered
"You mean this?" He showed up a bracelet.
My heart skip a beat. My world stopped. All I can see now is him holding my bracelet. Dugeun dugeun dugeun.. My heart is beating so fast as if in any minute it will explode.
No, way. T-that was my Akai Ito. I can't believe it. He did find it. Could it be?...
"I believe it's yours" he smiled
"I.." I wanted to say but nothing came out of my mouth. I was lost for words. I have so many questions in my mind. How did he find it? How did he know that it was mine? What is he doing here? Why is he so nice to me?
He flashed his hypnotizing smile. "You are probably wondering why I know it's yours." He looked at me in the eyes and I nodded.
He chuckled “Well... Actually Ji Eun, I am watching you from afar. When I first saw you, you already captivated my heart. It seems impossible but it's the truth. The way you smile was something. You're smile affects me directly to the heart. Most people would say you're a snob, because you don't smile often. At first I thought you're cold, why? Because you give that look to people you don't know. I also learned that you don't know how to deal with people. Also, you don't like starting conversations. That's when I grew more curious about you. I learned that you're neither cold nor snob. You're childish and want to joke around. You like teasing your friends to get their attention and I find it cute. That's when I realized, you're the girl I like, my ideal girl. I tried so many times to approach you, but I'm scared. I'm scared that I might hurt you and I hate to see you hurt. This sounds crazy because we never got the chance to be friends but I wanna thank you for brightening my world and making me smile even if you don't know. Thank you for melting the ice in me. You are the first girl I care so much and the first girl that has this great impact on me. I know this is kinda fast but... would you go out with me?" he looked at me in the eyes and wore the bracelet in my wrist.
"I like you. Please go out with me."
******
Time flies really fast, it has been months since Kris confessed to me and I confessed my feelings too. In our first few months as a couple, I am really happy. Never did I experience this kind happiness before, it was something surreal.
Earlier this day I received a text from his saying
From: Kris baby
Baby, Meet me at the park at 7pm.
See you ;)
Saranghae <3
I chuckled at the thought of him texting me early in the morning. Even if I didn't see him while texting this, I can imagine his famous face and smirk flastered on his face.
I rolled my eyes at the thought, I never did imagine that I would fall for this guy.
"Annyeong" I snapped back into reality when I heard his voice. He waved at me, getting closer to where I stand.
" Annyeong " I smiled, hugging him in the process.
"So, wanna go to my place tonight?" He asked and reached for my hand to intertwine his hands with mine.
"Yes ofcourse, I would love that" I answered with a huge smile on my face.
" Okay, Kajja!" He lightly squeezed my hand and was about to stand up.
"I'll finally see Suho oppa again" I smiled happily.
"They went out to stroll except for Tao." He answered with a frown on his face, making it obvious that he doesn't like the thought of me being happy to see his friends and not spending a quality time with him.
"Jinjja? Then I wanna see Tao oppa" I beamed happily.
He rolled his eyes, jealousy was written all over his face. " Alright! Let's go" He was about to stand up when I tugged his arm.
"Let's just go my place" I smiled dearly to him. I don't want him to think that I only want to see his friends not him.
"Why? Afraid that Tao might Wushu you?" He smirked
"No! I am just afraid that you might get jelly" I sticked out my tongue at him and poking him on the cheeks.
His eyes widened and was about to answer back when I started to drag him away.
"Let's just go to my place, okay?" This time he nodded and smiled, while he put his hand on my waist pulling me closer to him.
"Oppa~ Piggyback me. Please?" I faced him with puppy eyes and pouted lips.
He rolled his eyes. "You sure love piggybacks, huh? Hop on" He knelt down and slightly bend his body for me to jump at his back.
"Yay! Thanks Kris oppa~! " I answered cheerfully, jumping on his back and holding onto his neck.
"We better keep going now, it's getting late." I nodded and fixed my position so he can be comfortable.
It's not more than 5 minutes when we arrived at my place. He put me down and I opened the front door.
He throw his body on the sofa the moment I opened the door. "You're so heavy you know"
"I am not." I threw the nearest pillow I can reach at him.
"Hungry" He whined at me and pouted
"So?" I answered and sat beside him.
"Cook for me~ " He said, snuggling his face on my hair and wrapping his arms on my waist to pull me closer.
"Aish. Arra! You're so lazy" I rolled my eyes, poking his cheeks.
He chuckled." Love you baby"
Standing up, I went to the kitchen to cook something for that lazy boy.
"What do you want?" I shouted, putting my apron around my body.
"I want a sandwich, cookies, chips with Pepsi" He shouted back
"Nae! Coming~" I opened the fridge to get all the ingredients I need to make a sandwich and at the same time getting the chips, cookies and pepsi.
"Ppalli! Ppalli! My sandwich" He said as he went to the kitchen counter and look at me cutely.
"Don't you know how to wait?" I rolled my eyes. After I washed the vegetable, I started to cut them into pieces.
"Don't cut yourself ah!" He said as he wrapped his arms around my waist, hugging me and resting his chin on my shoulder.
"Yah! I'm not pabo to cut myself." I pouted while preparing the sandwich.
He kept on snuggling on my hair while I finish his sandwhich.
"Are you that hungry?" I asked then face him.
He nodded and gave me a peck on the lips. He smiled, "Yes, jinjja hungry"
"Let's eat now." I smiled and put everything on a tray.
"Let me help you with that." He lifted the tray and set it down on the table near the couch.
I the T.V and started to eat. I was so into the show that I didn't notice that he was staring at me all throughout.
I sighed. "Why are you staring at me like that?" I faced him, giving a confused look.
"I wanna stare at you ALL DAY." He emphasized the word 'all day'. I can feel my cheeks heat up at his answer.
"Why are you so mushy? Huh?" I asked him, pinching his cheeks.
"Ppalli! Finish everything now. I want to bring you to a place" he winked
"What place?" I asked. I finished everything and put the plates on the kitchen sink.
" A special place" He walked over to where I am and place his jacket over my shoulders.
"Wear this, it might be cold outside" he smiled.
'What is he up to?' I asked myself. I don't expect him to bring me up to a romantic place. He isn't that romantic at all.
"Kajja!" He said and entwine his fingers with mine. I slightly squeezed his hands and nodded.
The colorful city lights and the noise created by cars were replaced by the sound of the wind and rustling leaves. And then I realized, he bought me up to a hill.
"Why are we here?" I asked him
"You'll see."
He wrapped his arms on my waist pulling me closer and snapped his fingers. At first I was confused why he snapped his fingers but when I turned my head to where the weird sound came from, I found the answer.
At that moment, I was dazed by the beautiful fireworks in the sky. The sight was so priceless - it was magical.
"Do you like it?" He asked, snapping me back into reality.
I tried to open my mouth and utter some words, but to my dismay no words came out.
"Yah! Don't cry" I didn't realized that tears already flown out of my eyes until he brushed his slenders fingers on my face to wipe my tears away.
"There's more. Wanna see it?" He asked, cupping my cheeks with his warm hands them in the process.
I don't know what to say, I was speechless rather lost in his magical world. I nodded, that is all I can manage to reply.
He holds my hand and drag me to the other side of the hill. "Look at there" he pointed out somewhere and my gaze follow to where he was pointing.
At that moment, I felt my knees getting weak. My hand automatically flew into my mouth, covering it because of shock. I can't take it anymore. Tears roll down continously. The sight was so beautiful and magical. My heart was beating so fast. I am feeling so much emotions that I can't even handle at the moment - happy, loved and thankful. At the lower part of the hill, there where candles that formed a heart with 'I LOVE YOU' on the inside.
"I hope you like it" he said as he kissed me on the forehead and hugged me.
"I love you " I collected my self to say those 3 words to him. I have many things to say to him but I think it's not the time to say those words.
"Stop crying now. Ah! Let me buy some ice cream for you to stop." He pulled away and smiled at me.
I nodded in response. "What flavor do you want?" He asked
"Double dutch" I replied
"Double dutch? There's a flavor like that?" He asked at me
I scoffed in disbelief. " You don't know double dutch?" I asked, raising my eyebrow.
"No. I never heard of that before" he pouted
"Now you know. Ppalli buy now." I slightly push him away to get going.
"Okay. Wait for me here, huh? I will not be away for so long." He answered before starting to walk to a nearest ice cream stall.
I dusted my pants and decided to sit under a big tree. The place was so peaceful, it gives me this soothing aura. I heard footsteps getting closer to my direction, I smiled knowing that Kris is back with our ice cream.
"Here" He passed me the ice cream and occupy the space beside me.
"Thanks" I replied
He looked up at the sky and clearly gaze the stars. "I always wanted to stargaze" He said, his gaze never leaving the sky.
"Nado. I love watching the stars too" I smiled
"See that star over there?" He pointed somewhere in sky
"Nae. Waeyo?" I asked him
"That is you" He chuckled
I turned to him, eyeing him weirdly and playfully slapping his arm. "Since when did I become a star?" I chuckled
"Ever since I met you" He smiled at me and squeezed my hand
"Oh! See those stars up there" he looked up again.
I nodded. "They're so pretty. They shines so bright" I said, leaning my head on his shoulder.
He pointed to a certain star. "That represents you and me."
"What made you say that the star is us?" I asked, still looking at the certain star.
"It is shining so bright and also you are my star" He answered, tightening his hold on my hand.
I blushed. "Stars don't leave you. Even though you can't see them every morning, they're always up in the sky. Like me, even though you can't see me everytime, I am always here for you."
"You're in my heart and mind, pabo girl. Forever guiding me to a place where the light is and most importantly, to where you are." He tilted my head and lean closer.
With our forehead touching each other, I replied. " I will always be with you no matter what."
He smiled and closed the gap between us. He crashed his lips into mine, kissing me passionately making sure that he expressed his love to me.
He pulled away and look at me directly into the eyes. "Just be my star for now and always. I want you to be my first and most important woman ever."
I smiled at him, caressing his cheeks. " I love you"
"I love you a thousand times more." He kissed my forehead and pulled me for a hug.
******
Relationship is not always about roses, it also has its torns. It can never be always on a honeymoon phase, sooner or later power struggle phase will come over or even worst it can lead to an end. I cannot say that our relationship is perfect. We had ups and downs too, but with the help of each other, we surpassed it all. Never did I experience this kind of happiness before. Just seeing his name popped out of my phone early in the morning, makes my heart go crazily mad. This all I can say, I am crazily inlove with this dork. I already expected struggles to come along, but never did I expect this one coming.
"Hey" he said, occupying the space beside me.
"Hey! " I answered back. I gaze at his face, it was blank. I cannot decipher what he wants now, its killing me inside. I gulped, realizing that he only turn like this when something bad is up.
"How are you?" He asked, still not looking at me.
"I am fine. How about you?" I replied, getting really nervous at how his tone was.
"Same, but there is something I need to discuss with you." He sighed, and closed his eyes.
"Huh? What is it?" I asked nervously, not looking at him while fidgeting with my hands.
He sighed deeply. "I will study abroad"
"W-what did you say?" I asked, automatically turning my head to his side and accidentally locking my eyes with him.
"I will study abroad" This time he said it in low voice, making it difficult to understand but I still manage to hear it.
I didn't say a single word. I don't know what to say, I was loss for words. There are many thoughts that run through my mind that time. Just thinking at the thought of him being away from me, making my heart bleed. For the second time in my life, there I felt it - my heart was broken into pieces. I always thought that we can surpass all the challenges life will give us, but this time I lose hope. Awkward silence grew between the two of us, neither of us initiated to start a conversation. I'm afaid, afraid of what he will say next. I try to wash away all the thoughts that bombarded my mind and start to think of a positive one. I gather up all of my courage and asked him.
"When are you coming back?" I asked, hurt can be felt from the way I asked him that.
"I don't know." He sighed again for the nth time
"Can't you not just go?" I bit my lower lip and keep looking at the ground, asking him with a hint of hope that he might change his mind and just study here.
He groaned, frustratedly run his fingers through his hair. " You know how important for me to study there, right? I always dreamt of studying there. I want to fulfill my dreams there. No school here can keep up with their standards. Don't you get it?"
I messed up. I messed up badly. I shouldn't have said that. I only wanted him to stay. Is it wrong to hope that he might change his mind and chose me over that ing university? But I think, his studies is more important than me. I don't want to be selfish, but what can I do? I love him so much that I can't imagine my life without him. And then again, I felt it, I felt that unwanted pain again but this time it is so much more painful. Tears roll down endlessly, making it more difficult for me regain myself. They said tears are words left unspoken, well they better be left unsaid because no words can explain how my heart broke for the second time around.
I wiped my tears away and looked at him directly in the eyes. "Does that mean we're breaking up?" My heart twitched when I said the word 'break up'. I closed my eyes, not wanting to hear the next words he will say. I am scared, scared that he will say those words. I am not ready. No! I can never be ready for that. I don't want that to happen.
He sighed deeply and slowly nodded his head. At that moment, I can't handle it anymore.I burst into tears. This is the reality I can't accept and will never accept. All this time I did everything for him to be happy, to stay with me. I know I am not a perfect yeoja but I did my best, I gave my everything. How could he easily end up this relationship like it never existed? Is this relationship only a game for him? Doesn't he love me anymore or did he really love me from the very beginning? Why can't he stay? Is leaving me all alone and broken that easy? I cried my heart out, but never did I say a word to him. He hugged me tightly to comfort me but I just ended up hitting him on the chest. I wanted to say many things to him. But I don't think it will change his mind. Who am I to him? I will be just a stranger to him after this.I wanted to confront him about the promises he made, where will those promises go now? He said he will not leave me, but what is he doing now? He said he doesn't want to see me cry, but why did he say those words that would hurt me? Does the promises we made will be forgotten now? Will not be remembered? And will pretend that they were never made?
He pulled me away from him and hold my wrist to stop me from hitting him. He looked at me in the eyes and I immediately looked away to prevent myself from breaking down again. He let go of my wrist and cupped my face with his hands and look me directly in the eyes.
"Mianhae. I didn't mean to hurt you at all and I hope you may understand. I wish the best for you in the future. I wanted to thank you for brightening up my dull world. At the time we were together I thought of proposing to you in the future, but I think things wouldn't go as I want. Maybe, this what they call fate. Ji Eun, find a better man out there, better than me in all ways. Okay? This is the last time I will see you for I am leaving tomorrow for good. I am really getting my heart broken as you are. You are a special girl and I won't forget you. I love you Ji Eun for every second of my life." He locked his gaze to me the whole time he said those. I can see the sincerity in his eyes while saying these.
"Yes I understand. No! I will not find another man. All I want is you. I can never imagine myself being with other man. I will wait, even if it will take me forever. I will hold onto the promise that you made. Because I know, deep in my heart we will meet again. And in that time, I will be a better person - a person that you deserve." I said and smile weakly at him.
"Gomawo. If fate let us meet again. I guess, that's just it for now. Let's leave everything to fate. I shall go" He said and kissed my forehead, standing up to leave.
I watched him go, slowly fading away from my sight. I sighed, feeling the tears that want to escape my eyes again. I guess the best thing I can do for now is wait. Wait until he comes back and fulfill the promises we once shared. He would never say those promises if he don't mean them, right? I will wait for him, even if it will take me forever.
*End of flashback*
Many people entered and left my life at the same time. But, there is still this one person I want to come back in my life. After few hours, it will be exactly 6 years from now since that incident. I smiled at the thought of remembering how I stalk him that day and he ended up confessing to me. 6 years had been a tough road, there were many times that I want to give up. Countless nights I spent crying over and over again. The pain didn't subside, but the love grew really deep. Many circumstances test my faithfulness, one is when this boy named Sehun came into my life. I almost gave in and forget everything I promised. He was cold and snob but vulnerable inside. He was there, whenever I end up crying over him at night. He would comfort me until I stop crying and hushed me into sleep. I almost entrust my heart to him and moved on but when I realized, he's not Kris. Kris is the only one I want to be with forever. The father of my children, the one who I will entrust my heart forever and the one that will be with me forever. It was this inccident when I made up my mind and keep holding to my promise, when he kissed me. He kissed me when I said he cannot replace Kris in my life. I felt his lips on mine, wanting me to feel his love towards me. But, the kiss was different. His lips were cold not like Kris' which were warm and intimidating that send chills to my spine. That only prove me that, only Kris can make me feel alive again. I try to communicate to him, but to my disappointment neither of my letters nor messages reached him. I can't hold onto anything because I never heard any news about him from the past years. Many reasons to give up, but this one reason to hold on surpasses all - his promise.
"Ji Eun!" Jiyeon waved at me and happily walk towards me.
"Jiyeon!" I smiled back at her
"Christmas countdown is starting soon. Let's go?" I nodded and linked her arms with mine.
Soon enough, the countdown started. Fireworks soon to dominate the sky, sending smile to people especially to children. I remembered how I heard this mysterious bell last 6 years ago and I ended up tracing where it came from. I chuckled, I wonder what will happen this year? Will it be the same again? How long will I still be waiting for him to comeback? I smiled weakly and I felt a tug on my arm. It was a cute young boy. His eyes were so big and cute. He has fluffy cheeks and pink lips. Cute~ . I bent down on his level.
"What does this cute little boy wants?" I smiled at him and ruffled his hair.
"Noona, someone wants to give this to you" He smiled and hand me a Red Tulip. I was about to asked him who gave it but he disappeared already. I smiled and smelled the Tulip, it was beautiful. I was busy examining the Tulip when I realized the meaning of a Red Tulip flower based on the book Evermore. It means 'Undying Love, but it also means 'True love'. My gaze suddenly diverted to a red string tied at the end of the stem. It was neatly tied making a ribbon. It was then that I realized... 'Akai Ito'
My gaze followed to where the red string is coming from, it was extended to the point I can't see the origin of the string. I bit my lip, arguing if I will follow where the string would lead me or just ignore it thinking that it's just a prank. I ignored the thought that it was only a prank and decided to trace the origin of the string. It will not harm me right? I slowly walked to where the string is coming from. I walked and walked until I realized I was at the other part of the Park. My pace went slower because of the thick snow covering the grass. I became hopeless when I can't see any sign of ending with this string. My face lightened up when I saw a huge snow man. I laughed at my own foolishness when I noticed that the end of the red string is attached to the snow man. I sighed, being disappointed again. I thought it was someone. I thought it was my other half. I thought it was him. I blew my bangs and was about to walk away when I heard a voice - a familiar one.
"Merry Christmas"
I shook my head. I am just dreaming. It can't be. It's impossible.
"Aren't you going to face me? I waited here for so long." I was snapped back into reality. I slowly turned my head to where the voice is coming from. My eyes grew wider almost popping out of it's socket. I rubbed my eyes to double check if he is really there. Luckily, he was still there, standing still. His black hair was now turn into a blonde one, he got a new haircut to which suited him well. I studied his face, his brown orbs, those rosy cheeks and pink lips. Surely, he is really Kris Wu - the one who captivated my heart.
He opened his arms signalling me to hug him, without hesitation I ran to him and hugged him tight. After years of waiting, here I am engulfed in his arms again. I sobbed at his chest, I cannot contain this happiness anymore. All of those years waiting for him was worth it. Every single tear is worth shredding off. And then again, I can feel my heart beat again. But this time, it beats with his heart making a synchonized rhythmn. He pulled away from the hug and cupped my face with his hands.
"I miss you" he smiled and kissed my forehead
I playfully hit his shoulder and said "Pabo, I miss you more."
He chuckled. "I know that"
"I love you" I blurted out unexpectedy. I immediately clamped my hand over my mouth with my sudden confession.
He smirked, obviously amused at my sudden confession. I am expecting him to tease me or what, but I am wrong. The thing he did next was different - far way different.
He knelt down in one knee, still holding both of my hands. "Lee Ji Eun... you're the girl that captivated my heart. From the moment I set my eyes on you, my gaze never wanted to leave you. It was my first time feeling that magical thing over my heart. Everytime I see you, my heart go crazy. It kept on beating so fast, like it will explode anytime. Every movement that you make was so perfect, it drives me insane. Last 6 years ago I saw you watching me from afar. I wanted to approach you but I am afraid that you might ran away that I can never see you again. When I lost you in my sight I felt like the world was on me that time, but when I saw your Akai Ito bracelet it gave me hope that I can talk to you and confess my feelings. I am still arguing whether to approach or not when you bumped into me causing you to fall. I smiled to myself, knowing that this is my chance. You were shocked why I knew that the bracelet was yours, I smiled and said to myself it's time. And then I confessed my feelings to you. Every word I said was true, it came from my heart. I am very happy when you said yes, I feel like I'm floating in cloud nine. If you'll ask me now if I'm happy, I will say 'I was once happy'. I was the happiest man when we were together, sharing every moment with each other. But then I realized, I am not ready- not ready to face the problems that will come. I am scared that I might hurt you in the process, I don't like seeing you hurt. At that moment I decided to pursue my dream, to be away from you. Why? Because I want you to find another man, better than me in all ways not like me who is coward. It was the best I can do. I don't have the courage to fight for our love that time. I am afraid that I might break you into pieces. When I was away for how many years, I restrained myself from going back here and run back to you. I made up my mind that when I come back, I want to be the person that will be the best for you. And the moment I will come back I want to be ready, because I know love is not just a simple word - it means everything. Now I came back, I am very sure of my feelings now - I want to be with you forever. I know I hurt you before but please give me a chance to show my love for you. This time, I am not afraid anymore to face the challenges that will come because I know you are here to support and help me in the way. I will bravely say I love you now, unlike before I am hesitant. Why? Because LOVE is a big word. Love is not just about the feeling, it is to take responsibility of a lifelong promise. And now, I am ready to take my responsibility - to fulfill all of my promises to you. Ji Eun-ah, Will you marry me?" He brought out a small box and opened it. He looked at me in the eyes, waiting for my reply.
My world stopped. All I can see now is him kneeling down, holding this very elegant engagement ring. I am loss for words, no words can describe what I feel. I opened my mouth to say something back, but my senses betrayed me. All I manage to reply was a simple nod, tears rolling down of my eyes continously. He engulfed me in his arms again, feeling secured and safe. All the years of waiting was worth it, if I will end up in his arms forever.
" I love you" I finally manage to reply. He pulled away from the hug and cupped my cheeks with his hands, wiping away my tears using his thumb.
"I love you a thousand times more" He closed the gap between us and kissed me passionately.
So here is it :D
Sorry for posting it late xDD I'm being a lazy *hides*
The last part was inspired form the movie ''My Tutor Friend 2'"xD
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This is a work of fiction. Any similarities are all coincidence. This is an original story by me.
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