A little hope for broken hearts

part 2 : Our first meeting

So-yong's pov:-

(At that river sight)

It's already 5.30. The sky is getting more cloudier and darker. I have to go home early.It's been a long time since I came here. As I am walking, suddenly a 4-5 year old boy came out of a car and started running towards me. He holds me tightly.

'Are you my mamma? ' that little boy said in a crying tone.

I am surprised. What's going on.who is the boy?

'Are you okay, little angel?'- I asked gently

He doesn't reply. He just clings onto me.

He spoke up, ' I missed you a lot, mamma ' then he started crying and buried his head onto me.

I don't know what to say. His eyes are shining. He is serious. I wiped his tears.

'You are so sweet. What is your name?'
I asked

'Lee ji-yeon ' he sayed in a crying tone.

Wow, what a beautiful name. - I smiled.

He start smiling too.

'Okay, let me introduce myself. I am dr. han so -yong. Nice to meet you. '

Ji-yeon look at me. His eyes are shiny and teary. He asked again, ' Are you really my mamma?'

I can't say anything. His eyes are hurting me. He is so small. What should I reply to him. Those teary eyes are saying many things

'What do you think?'

'I think you are ' he said in a warm tone.

I smiled at him. 'Okay, you can call me whatever you want'.

His face lightened up. He giggles. He wraped his arms around my neck. Hold me tightly like he doesn't wanna let me go away from him.

'Mamma, I missed you a lot ' -he said gently.

I look around. There is no one around us. Only a car is parking next to me. But no one is there.

-ji-yeon, whom did you came with?
-Papa
-where is he?
-He went there .

I look around. There is no one around us. Is it that man from earlier with a flower bouquet? Maybe it's him. Suddenly a man came towards us. He is very tall. He is in a black suit. He is handsome. Maybe 28- 30 years old. Yes, he is that man I saw earlier. Ji-eun run towards him. He smiled at him and said, ' Papa, I finally found mamma'

'Who are you? ' he asked me. His look is so serious and cold.

-It doesn't matter who I am . You should be more careful about your son

-I am his father and I know what I am doing. I don't need any parenting tips from a stranger.

-He could be lost? How could you leave him here alone?

-You may not know but lee ji-yeon is a very smart child. He never does anything which can cause trouble to him.

-yeah, but lately..

Suddenly,Rain started to pour. Ji-yeon and his father get on the car. I came here by bus. So, I have to find a shelter. I am already late. I guess the bus had gone already . As I walk away, I hear the sound of car's horn.

'Get on' - ji-yeon's father said that in a cold voice.

'I..I can go home by walking or find a taxi. You can go'

'Are you sure? I mean I don't think so you could find any taxi here'

I think he is right. This place is an uninhabited area.I walk towards the car and sit on the back seat with ji-yeon. His father started driving. It's raining. whole car is silent. No one is talking. Ji-yong is looking so happy. He looks at me again and again. His eyes are full of happiness.

'Mamma, are you going home with us?'
-no, sweetie.I am going to my own home
-Mamma, are you going to leave me again?
-(I smiled) you are such a sweet boy.
-Mamma, please don't leave. Please.
-ji-eun, stay silent ( Mr.lee)

Ji-yeon put his head on my laps. He started to fall a sleep. He is holding my hands tightly so that I can't leave.

(Few mintutes later)

Ji-yeon is sleeping . I reached my destination. I get off the car.

-'Thank you so much ' -I thanked mr.lee. Ji-eun is still sleeping
-May I know why ji-yeon is calling you mamma?
-I don't know. We just met today.
-I see.
-If you do not mind then can I ask you something?
-what?
-Where is his mother?
-His mother died when he was born.
-oh, I am sorry to hear that. Umm..well..I am dr.han so-yong. (Give him my card)

-I am Lee Jin-hyun. Here is my card. (He hands me his card)

(I look inside the car. Look at ji-yeon for the last time. He is sleeping peacefully. I don't know why but this baby already stole my heart.)

Good bye, ji-yeon... (I mumbled)

They drive and fade away. I walk towards my apartment. Today was a very tiring day. But meeting that kid, wash away that pain I felt today after meeting wonsik. I don't think so that I could meet that kid again. I hope he will stay happy.