Wash Your Tears Away

Monday, May 17, 2010

Epilogue

Someone’s POV

A letter addresses to me arrived earlier. I stared at the return address and smiled as I read that it’s from my sister.

I sat on the white sand and enjoyed the soft breeze as it touched my face while opening the envelope.

Then, I started reading it.

‘Oppa! How have you been? You transferred to another place with no internet? (You’re making me write a LETTER! Are you sure there’s no internet there?)’

I laughed. Even up to now, she’s till so childish.

‘Anyway, Jiyong oppa and Dara unnie just celebrated there seventh year anniversary a few days ago. Taeyang (even after 5 years, I still can’t believe they named his after you!) and Gara wrote a song for them. Awww! Jiyong oppa and Dara unnie are so lucky to have them as kids. They’re very smart… I mean, they’re 5! And they wrote that song on their own!’

‘Bom unnie and Seunghyun oppa was there too with their son. And guess what, Bom-unnie is two months pregnant!’

Wow. After 7 years. Shin-woo will now have a baby brother or sister. Here I thought he’s going to be the only child. Bom noona and Seunghyun needs to stop being so workaholic.

‘As usual, Chaerin unnie is pregnant again. It’s kinda scary oppa. I mean, she and Seung-ri oppa were only married for five years, yet they already have 5 kids! Their kids are popping everywhere.’

This earned a chuckle from me. Haha. Seung-ri and Chaerin can’t really keep their hands off each other.

But, my laughter stopped as I read the rest of the letter.

‘Oppa, my wedding is near. I wish you could come. Ever since mom and dad died, you became my dad.

My wedding day would be the happiest (because I’ll be married to Daesung!) and the saddest day of my life. You know why? Because no one would give me away. Dad’s not here, you’re not here.’

The letter was smudged because a single tear fell from my eye.

‘But, Jiyong oppa volunteered to do it. So, no worries.

I felt bad for him though. He’s trying too hard to fill in the spot you left oppa. But, he could never replace you.

So, oppa...when will you come back?

Love, Minji(Your little sister who wants you back)’

You know I can’t go back now Minji. For them, I am already dead. I’m so sorry.

Then, I felt someone hugged my from behind.

I looked back and saw it was her. So, I gave her a peck on the lips.

“Mr. Dong Youngbae, the lunch is ready. The kids are there already. Let’s go.”

“I’m so lucky to have you as my wife Jamie.”

I stood up and scooped her in my arms. I carried her bridal style until we reach the table.

Yes. I changed my name to Dong Youngbae. I’m married to a beautiful woman named Jamie and I have 2 healthy sons. And I’m happy. And I’m planning to keep it that way.

flashbacks of the past [1:22 AM]

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