We live in a planet which tens, hundreds, thousands, millions and billions of people live in it. we know a few people whilst our hearts desire to discover the other lives beyond galaxies... For what values, did God create us? It was for curious feelings of Adam & Eve which caused them to taste that sweet forbidden fruit or they just wanted to end something?
He took a deep breath and closed the book, he touched the cover with his palm, for the 20th time he whispered the title under his breath " Forbidden fruit, Forbidden For What? "
for what? I don't know
Luhan has bought that book three months ago from an underground bookstore. as always he was waiting for the green light to pass the street and reach the bus stop, that was when he noticed that bookstore in the alley which some kids were running with books in their hands. Luhan had never noticed that bookstore before. because of his curiosity or his interest in books, he didn't know but automatically his legs dragged him there. when he first interred he saw boxes everywhere. the owner of the store was an old man who was busy with collecting things . he had a deep wound on his left eye and it made him a little creepy but it seems like kids were friendly to him. the old man smiled at Luhan and he could swear that was the most beautiful smile in the world.
- Good morning sir. I haven't seen here before ,,, sorry but may I ask if are you leaving here forever?
old man: unfortunately yes young man. these days there are few people who are interested in books. and if they want to read some books technology would be the best choice, right?
- but isn't it unfair to all of these books ? I mean are you going to concede them?
old man: it's true that these books one by one are so important to me but I don't think I can take them with me. not much time left.
-oh I'm sorry. anyway I love books
old man: yes, you've told that before.
- I did?!
old man: stay still...
old man went behind one of the book shelves and grabbed an old bin from there. after cleaning the invisible dust, he return to Luhan. he used a key to open it. and there was an old book in it .
old man: I wanted to keep it forever but I think you will like it. I read it more than 22 rounds. you should read it too
- it looks so interesting but I can't accept something important like this.
old man: like I said, no matter how important it is, I should leave it. so I can regain it someday.
- I'm so confused right now. anyway thank you for this valuable gift
after leaving the place , Luhan was waiting at bus stop and checked the time and went frozen. He was already half an hour late for work. and he could guess this time his boss will get so mad at him. while he was waiting for the bus hopelessly he took the book out of his bag. the cover of the book was so weird and interesting at the same time. It was figure of a girl who was half dead and half alive. on the right side of the picture there were some paper flowers while on the other side the flowers were withered. at the background was a Greek clock. then he saw the title : " Forbidden Fruit, Forbidden For What? "
the writer was : " Jean Lemaire "
Luhan got curios to read the introduction but he didn't expect that the first page would be empty. there was just a dried flower which Luhan didn't know the name of that . He turned the page and the writing began so suddenly:
We live in a planet which tens, hundreds, thousands, millions and billions of people live in it...
before Luhan could continue the book he noticed the sudden silent. he looked up and there was no one around him. he checked the time again and there he goes. he was just watching the cover for a complete hour. without realizing that he missed the bus and everyone was gone. he took a taxi in a hurry and went to his work place. but at last he came back home with a box of his stuffs. he got fired and now he had nothing to do except staying at home and looking for a new job.
three months passed like this. Luhan didn't know why but he only could read the first part of the book and he couldn't continue anymore . maybe it was because he couldn't understand it properly. or maybe he was afraid of if he keep on reading he would reach the answer which he wasn't ready for it.
stranger voice : I don't care what exactly they wanted to end but was it that important to incarcerate others in this planet ? where people named their mistakes Satan , so they can have a reason for their sins.
- You again?! I know that I'm dreaming but why in the most of my dreams I should see you ?
are you my father ? or one of my college friends? because you are so familiar to me
stranger voice: oh how interesting ! how can I be familiar to you when you can't even remember my face when you wake up?
- so make me remember damn it...
Luhan's mother: Luhan! Luhan...
Luhan opened his eyes slowly and raised his head from study desk. his eyes still couldn't see clearly
Luhan's mother: Luhan honey, Ren called just now. Xiumin's mother ...
- did they take her to hospital again?
Luhan's mother: no , she passed away
- oh gosh. so you go first. I will come later
his mother just nodded and wiped away her tears . Luhan knew sooner or later this time would come. that was why he always thought about what he could say to his best friend in order to calm him down. at last there was no escape way from cancer .
The next week
-Minseok I am so sorry.
Xiumin : don't worry. I'm just fine. I used to her presence but now at least I don't have to watch her in pain and do nothing.
- yeah, Xin aunt now is in peace
Xiumin: hey don't call her that. it's not like that she can't hear us, just call her noona . in that way she won't feel old. however she didn't have time to get old. the cancer just broke her
- hush Xiumin , hush. it's all over now. we can't do anything
the phone's ringing
Xiumin: hello ?
ah yes, I'm so sorry ...
thank you for your understanding
yeah sure, yes . if I find someone I will tell you. I try my best to come back to my work as soon as it's possible...
yes thanks for your kindness
goodnight
- who was that?
Xiumin: it was Mr. Oh . he said that it's ok that I come back to work when I feel good enough and he said he is sorry that he couldn't come plus he asked if I know someone to replace me for this while .someone that I trust so much
- hey introduce me. I can work instead of you for some while
Xiumin: ah no need to get yourself in trouble because of me
- come on. it's really ok . plus it's not like I have a better thing to do or maybe you can't trust me that much
Xiumin: don't say that. you know I can trust you . so how about I talk to Mr. Oh tomorrow?
- ok that sounds good . I'm going to downstairs to help your father. and you take a rest
Xiumin: very well. oh and Luhan...
- yeah?
Xiumin: thank you for everything
Luhan smiled at him. he pushed his hair away from his forehead, pressed his lips to his forehead. and left the room
The day after tomorrow he got ready for the first day of his new job in "Blue Pandora" mental hospital ...
