Promises are meant to be broken. This is a story about Song Mirae, a third year high school student who's trying to move on from her first love. Along the way, she finds herself falling in love with a man with few words, Choi Seunghyun, although the...
"Eomma, I want to go out with Jun Oppa now!" I yelled in excitement, quickly wearing my favourite pink shoes which my mother bought for me a few days ago.
"Sure darling. Jun-ah, Aunty have a favour to ask, please take care of my MiRae," She said while holding Jun's hands.
"Make sure she does not fall down and hurt herself." She continued after a short while.
"Okay! I'll take good care of her! Please trust me, Mrs Song" He assured the middle aged woman whom he treats like a mother. They're very close because Jun always come to their house to play.
"Go ahead, you need to come home if it rains, if not, before seven," She reminded the both of us who's already so hyped up.
My mother planted a short kiss on my forehead. That's her habit whenever I go out to play.
"Don't be naughty and listen to Jun Oppa okay? I love you," She reminded me.
"Yes I will, eomma! I love you too!" I waved to my mother and dashed out of the house. I was so happy to go out and play after so long as my brother, Jun was down with fever for almost two weeks. Well, we're not related by blood but I've been with him since forever and I love him so much.
I held his hands tightly, which is a lot more bigger than mine.
"MiRae, since I'm in a really good mood because of the nice weather, I'll treat you sweet potato ice-cream with the money I had saved!" He said while we were walking at the park.
"I knew it, you really know me well! I love you so much! My love for you is as deep as the sea and as wide as the sky!" I expressed, stretching my arms apart, showing how much I love him.
"Prove to me that you love me when you grow up okay?" He asked.
"Definitely Oppa! I'll marry you!" I exclaimed.
"You better keep your promise MiRae ah! Never ever break your promise, I'll hold onto it till forever" He flashed his charming smile.
We reached the small ice cream shop which sells variety of flavours, the size of a living room, own by a small family.
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"Oppa! I want the ice cream now!" I requested eagerly, being an innocent toddler.
After I got my ice cream from the kind ahjusshi, I climb the tree house that our parents made especially for the both of us to play.
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"Oppa, hurry up!" I yelled from the top of the tree house and saw Jun Oppa trying his very best to climb the steps.
" You are too fast MiRae ah! I can't catch up!" He manage to reply although he was short of breath.
"Mmm! I like ice-cream soooo much! But I like Oppa more, that's for sure" I said while enjoying the ice cream.
Soon after that, due to being at a high level, the wind was blowing harshly and the unfinished ice cream was a burden "Oppa, I'm cold..." I said while shivering and my teeth chattered.
"Here, use this." He kindly offered and didn't wait for my reply before covering me with his jacket.
At that time, I still remember how warm and comfortable Jun Oppa's jacket was when I heard someone shouting my name.
{ 17 years old Mirae}
"SONG MIRAE WAKE UP RIGHT NOW! You don't want to miss sending HyeongJun to the airport right?!" I winced at my mother's loud voice. In a confused state, I took my small clock on my nightstand and my eyes widened. THERE'S NO TIME TO SPARE.
I immediately jumped out of the bed and ducked into the shower swiftly when I remember that the day I dreaded the most has finally came.
"Eomma, Yoona-yah, please be quick, I do not want to be late!" I called for them from the first floor. I'm always the first one to be ready, Yoona will take her time to wear light make up and Eomma-- she just does not like to be in a hurry.
"Okay Unnie! Just give me ten minutes, I'm using my moisturiser" My sister replied.
Yoona is a cute and pretty eleven year old kid. She's my only sibling and the youngest one. However, she's very witty, smart and matured too.
We quickly ate our breakfast which Eomma had prepared when we're all still asleep and left for Incheon Airport, taking the taxi.
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As soon as we arrive, I can already see Jun Oppa surrounded by his family and relatives.
It took a lot of courage to stand in front of him. All these while, I tried to run away from the fact that he's leaving me and he wil be miles away from me. He had always been beside me that it hurts for me to let him go.
"Song MiRae," His gentle voice, it felt very different than the usual.
I didn't respond. He took my hand in his. "I know it's difficult for you, but please know that it is painful for me too. But, it's not a farewell right? We'll still meet each other when I'm on a break. We can catch up and spend hours telling each other everything that we couldn't," He stared into my eyes deeply and I can't turn away from it.
"It's my dream that we're talking about, Mirae. Just like your name, which means, future, it's all about my "Mirae"," He pulled me into a hug and I just let him be. This will probably be the last time.
"Oppa, I am going to miss you a lot," I broke into tears. Just like the old days, he wiped it for me.
"Me too, but will you wait for me? Remember our promise?" I nodded in response. "I will return soon, don't worry. I'll contact you often. Take care of yourself and don't be sick, okay? I love you," He kissed my hand and after a long stare, he reluctantly let go and entered the departure area.
"I love you more," those were the words I didn't manage to say, it came out as a mere whisper.
I watched as his figure slowly disappear from my sight. This is it. The start of my life without my pillar of support, the one whom I rely on since little. Wish me luck...
