Letters [COMPLETED]

Chapter 28 - Latte

Third Person's POV

Irene arrived at the movie house almost one and a half hour earlier than expected. She set her mind yesterday not to expect to see Seulgi to show up yet she had this wishful thinking that the latter would. She forgot to leave her home address so the stranger can send her copies of the photos. 

She missed going out, for the past 4 years she only goes out when it is Lisa's death anniversary so she could go and visit her grave in Soul. She forgot how beautiful her hometown was. No, wonder a lot of tourists would specifically visit Busan at the time of the year. 

Busan would be always the best place to retire and to have a simple life. Away from the busy city and where you can find beautiful beaches and go on hiking as well. There are lots of things you can do there. 

Irene did not regret being like that for several years. She thought she was not able to grieve enough for Lisa. The only regret she had was not being able to be there when Lisa needed her the most. She was supposed to see her struggles and be with her best friend during those difficult times but she was so consumed by her personal matters while Lisa never ever let her down. She couldn't ask for more when Lisa came into her life. She was the light for Irene. Everything seemed dark without her. She couldn't even find a reason to be genuinely happy. How she wished she was able to say her real feelings to Lisa. Only if she was brave enough to admit her feelings to her own best friend maybe things would be different. At least Lisa would experience that someone loved her dearly that it was not a unrequited love after all.

Irene read all Lisa's letters and did all she wished but none of those help her to move on. She was still amazed how Lisa was able to hide the truth from her and prepared the plans for those people she would eventually leave. She knew it wasn't easy for Lisa's case to prepare herself for her own death. Worst she was alone when it came. Worst she was expecting for Irene but the love of her life was too late.

*Click

Unaware of her surroundings and busy with her train of thoughts Irene hasn't noticed Seulgi's presence. 

"Lili, can you hear my heartbeat?"

"Do you have any idea that it raced like crazy whenever you are around?"

 "Were you aware that there were occasions that you made me conscious of the way you stared at me?"

"That I missed how you see only me amongst the crowd and your eyes were full of admiration. Maybe we don't have a lifetime but maybe I can meet you in my next life and there the time would be for both of us. My heart only belongs to you."

"And there are questions I wish to ask you personally."

"Did you send Seulgi to meet me? It's weird that I even asked her to come back to see a movie together. She somehow made me calm."

"You know there's no one else but you, right? I am just trying to figure this strange feeling. It is nothing to be jealous of Lili. You know you're always irreplaceable, right?"

 "Can I please see you in my dreams? Can you please talk to me? I really miss you, Lili."