Is it true that the one who loves you can wait even it takes many years? At first, I didn’t believe in that statement. But someone made me realized that whatever happens, as long as you love him/her, he will have faith and hope for that person to comeback.

I’m Kim So Eun and here’s my story……….

One Sunday morning,

“ I swear, You are my one and only love.”  My hon, Kim bum said to me. He’s my boyfriend since 3^rd year high school. And now, we’re celebrating our 4^th anniversary.

“Yeah. I know! Eesh~ I’ve heard it to you a million times.” I pinched his cheeks.

“I’d said it almost a million but I feel you still didn’t believe in me.” He pouts.

I held his hand tightly. “I believe in your words. So, forget that feeling and let’s just celebrate this day without worries. Okay?”

“Hmm.. Okay! As you said ma’am, your wish is my command.” And he grins. “I love you hon.”

“I love you too.”

And he kissed me. We’re so happy that day. I feel that no one will set us apart. I know, he’s the destined one for me.

But, after a month, a bad news came unexpectedly.

“Hon, I need to go to America tomorrow.” And sadness draws to his face. I was in shocked so I can’t speak. “I’m sorry.”

“B-but, why?” I don’t want to cry. But I can’t stop myself. I thought everything will go with the flow. I didn’t expect this.

“I’m really sorry. My family needs me there. I don’t want to leave you but I need to. Please, understand me.”

“It’s impossible. I can’t believe that this will happen. I don’t know what to do.” I cried harder.

He hugged me. “I’ll be back soon. I swear. Believe in me. Promise”

I don’t know what to say so I just cried and hugged him tighter. I want to be positive but negative thoughts start to pop out in my mind.

1 year…….. 2 years………. 3 years………. 4 years…… 5 years………. 6 years….

6 years passed but no one came back. My friends always tell me that he won’t come back anymore.. He got a new girlfriend that is better than me.. He already forgot me etc.

But I don’t know why, I feel there’s still hope or something. Oh yeah ~ I really know it. I love him that’s why I’m still waiting for him.

It’s Sunday afternoon. My church service is already done. But I don’t want to go home yet. So I bring my guitar to the park where Kim bum and I first met.

I played our theme song.

And memories start to be remembered…

 “Geez, don’t push the swing so hard. I don’t know how to fly.” I warned him but I think he didn’t listen to me.

“I’ll draw a castle. And this will be our house in future.”

“I love you Hon. I will love you more ‘til death do us part”

Tears start to fall. “I love you hon. I really love you so much.”

“And I love you too.” Somebody speak behind me. I stop playing guitar and look behind. “You missed me so much don’t you?” It’s him! “I didn’t know that you know how to play guitar”

“How could you do this to me huh?! You made me wait for so long” I set aside my guitar and punch him. “I hate you!!”

“Hey! I thought you love me. Why are you saying that?” And he succeeded in blocking me. He hugged me. “I miss you.” He said with sweetness.

“I miss you too.” Tears of joy fell. “Why you didn’t contact me? I almost die because of you.”

“I’m sorry. Don’t worry. I won’t leave you anymore. I will be forever on your side.” And he kissed my fore head. 

The happiest day of my life, the day he came back.

We walk together and he accompanied me until I got home.

“Remember that I love you so much and I won’t leave you anymore.”

“Yes sir. I love you too.” I smiled so sweetly.

He waves as he walks away and makes a heart sign. Now, I don’t have something to worry.

-Tomorrow morning-

I planned to ask him to go out today personally. That’s why I woke up so early, take a bath and dress so nicely.  And I start walking, going to their house.

And when I got near their house, I saw tents and a tarpaulin of a funeral home? I’m not sure so I walk closer. Before I stepped in their garage, a friend called me. It’s Jun, my boyfriend’s best friend.

“Hey! long time no see huh?!” I greeted. “How are you?”

“I’m fine.” Even though he smiled, I saw in his face that he is sad.

“Do you know where my boyfriend is?”

 I saw his face that he was shock. “You didn’t know?” He asked.

“Know what??” my heart starts to beat faster. I don’t know why.

Two men came out and they hang something on the fence. I almost collapse when I identify who is in the tarpaulin. It’s Kim!

“I-it’s impossible. I-it’s not true!”

“I thought you already know. He died a week ago because of bone cancer. He fights for his life for almost 6 years. He undergoes in therapies but his body can’t take it anymore that’s why his body gave up.”

I can’t believe he’s already dead. “B-but he’s with me yesterday? How come he is already dead for almost a week?”

“He’s with you yesterday? It’s so impossible. Actually, his corpse arrived here around 5 in the afternoon.”

The time we’re together yesterday.

“He’s with me. And we talked. And he said he won’t leave me.” Tears fall.

“Maybe it was his soul. He promised he will come back right?”

I just nod my head. I can’t believe. I decided to go home first.

While I’m walking, I saw the park again. And I saw a couple on the bench where we stayed yesterday. I look in sky.

“You’re so unfair honey. You left me alone here. I hate you! And you even lied to me?! Do you really love me?” I cried softly. “But, thanks for yesterday. You still fulfill your promise. Thank you. Now I understand why you said that you won’t leave me anymore. You will be my guardian angel, the one who will protect me, right? Don’t worry, I will not forget you. You are the loveliest thing ever happened to me even you keep me in waiting. I love you hon.” And an image of him reflects in the sky. Smiling at me.