Mark Lee is the resident bad boy and a well-known bully at school. But despite his rebellious façade, many girls still fall for him. He doesn't, however, fall in love with anyone because he believes he's just not capable of loving someone.
Or so he...
First of all, I'd like to thank you for everything. For being friends with me, even though you used to bully me, for actually being a great friend, for being there for me no matter what happens, and for making me truly happy.
The walks home were the best. We were always talking about anything and everything. I learned a lot about you, and a lot from you. You're like the true definition of 'don't judge a book by its cover'. There are so much more to you than being just a bad boy and a bully.
You're this sweet boy who will do anything you can just to make someone happy. You're this patient guy who doesn't know when to give up, even when things are not going as planned. You're this amazing person who will protect your friends no matter what.
You're a good person, Mark. Don't think otherwise, because I know for a fact that you really are.
Second, I want you to live a wonderful life after this, after I go. Please, don't linger on the past. Don't let my death get to you. I want you to remember me, but not in that way. I know it's not gonna be easy for you. It's not easy for me as well, I've grown fond of you. It's not easy for me to leave you like this. But I don't really have a choice. So, I'm really sorry for that part.
If only I could choose, then I would definitely choose you.
You made me happy when I thought I wouldn't be happy anymore. You taught me how wonderful life is when I was dying. You helped me live my life to the fullest, in a short span of time. So I want to do the same for you, although that might not be possible without me around.
But what I mean to say is: do anything and everything that makes you happy. Fall in love again, with someone, with music, with life. Travel to different places, meet new people, pursue your dream of being a rapper. I want you to be the happiest version of yourself, even if I'm not a part of that anymore.
It's okay, Mark. It's okay to let go. It's okay to forget me. I mean, of course, I wouldn't want you to forget me. But I also wouldn't want to be a hindrance to your growth. So it's really okay.
One day, you're gonna meet an amazing person who will turn your life around the way I did, or maybe more. I want you to take that chance and don't miss it, okay? Don't let me get in the way of you and that person. I'm sure she will be amazing. Maybe even more amazing than me, and that's alright. When you meet her, don't let her get away, okay?
If and when you still can't get over me, if you're ever that kind of person who can't forget their first love, you have nothing to worry about. I know that in the next life, we will meet again. And I can't wait to see you again.
Now, for the third part, I want you to know that you're the last item on my bucket list.
I want you to complete it, Mark, because my number 50 on that list is for you to live a full and happy life. This bucket list is yours now. Do whatever you want with it: keep it, or throw it, or continue doing amazing things.
Make this a hundred items, or a thousand items, and then do it. With your friends, with your family, with the girl you will fall in love with in the future.
Live your life to the fullest until all you ever talk about to your grandchildren are the things you did in your life.
Make every second count, because every second is important.
And lastly, I want you to know that you are loved, very much.
Don't ever forget that, my Mark Lee.
Forever Yours, Elizabeth Areum Moon
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