downpour + k.daniel

epilogue

Hey y'all! I'm writing this epilogue because I felt bad since Hyerin just died in the previous chap so here's another to conclude this whole story!

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Sometimes, we get so acclimated to what has been included in our daily routine that we fail to realize it's or their importance. Until their disappearance, it is only too late to start appreciating them for what is gone, never returns.

[ 3 years down ]

Daniel stood in front of her picture at the columbarium, holding on to a set of green roses and baby breath. Her favourite flowers.

" baby, I'm here. "

He whispered as he lightly grazed his fingers against her picture. She was so happy, so bright. The way her eyes curved into the shape of the crescent moon when she smiled, it still etched deeply in his mind, as though she had never vacate her spot in his life.

" It's been 3 years. Three years since you vanished from my life. How are you? I'm doing quite fine, "

" except for the fact that I've been still hearing your laughter and seeing your smiles. I must be crazy. "

Daniel laughed bitterly as he quickly wiped away a lone tear that was about to fall. He stared at her picture a little longer, taking in the sweetness in her smile, and reminiscing how her laughter used to sound like, how her tears took the form of, how she wailed and cried whenever she broke down. Each and every of her movement seemed to be fading as the years flew by. And Daniel hated himself for gradually forgetting her. He felt guilty as it seemed like she was of not much significance to him, but that was definitely not true.

The pain that struck him when she left was not momentarily. It had became part of him. Struggling to cope with her passing, Daniel had shut out every information that had relations to her.

" Are you somehow related to Miss Kim Hyerin? "

Daniel turned sharply upon hearing a voice from the back, only to see a columbarium worker.

" yea I was her boyfriend. "

" perhaps do you know who's Kang Daniel? "

Daniel scratched his nape as he raised his brows,

" that's me. "

The worked slid a envelope into his palms;

" Miss Kim instructed us to forward this to you after her passing. We were having a difficult time trying to find you since Miss Kim had emphasised that we pass this to you personally "

Lying on his bed, Daniel took out the letter than was given to him earlier on as he carefully tore the envelope open;

There, he retrieved a pink piece of paper with neat writings scribbled on it. Her handwriting. Daniel unfolded the paper;

Dear Daniel,

Hey babe. When you receive this letter, I'd probably not be by your side anymore. But rest assure! I am at somewhere that is much better than earth. I protected what I loved, but I lost all my time with you. To the very least I hope is that you've been doing better than with me around. You know, the past years with you has been a roller coaster, with so many damn things occurring between us. Needless to say, despite all our petty quarrels and cold wars, my heart beats for you. I'm sorry I couldn't keep to my promise. I'm sorry for not staying with you. Baby, thank you so much for existing and coming into my life. When you read this, I hope that by the end of this letter, you'll let go of me. I hope the scars that were left by me will start to fade. I hope that you will vacate the spot in your heart that used to be mine. Your existence is more than precious in this world, please don't put yourself down. You're a absolutely, completely, definitely perfect boyfriend, I am sure a girl out there will deserve your love more than I do. I'm sorry for keeping so many things from you. I'm sorry for being such a selfish girlfriend. Thank you for barging into my life, for turning me into a brighter girl, for having people around me to love me. I miss you very much, very much.

"  I opened my palms and took your hands in them, a gesture that was more than just to offer comfort, but also a promise that I'll take you wherever you want. Till today, the warmth you offered that warmed my heart, is still melting the ice within me. Thank you for existing, and for being the most beautiful scar one can ever have."