Suffering

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Tae POV
    
     The next morning was a little dreadful for me. We were on the airport to see off Tee. I was proud of him yet the way he glared at me made me scared. I was thinking all night about my decision to keep him away. I didn't even realise he was standing in front of me. Lam nudged me from the side. I looked in his eyes which were showing so many emotions which his face refused to. I wanted to hug him but I remembered the day I left. He took a step forward and hugged me. Without missing a heartbeat I wrapped my arms around him. I just wanted to memorise this feeling of him in my arms. I could feel the tears pricking my eyes. He broke apart and removed an envelope from his jacket.

'P this is for you.'

I took it from him and looked at him with confusion.

'Open it when you are alone P. I hope you be happy. Also I am not you so I said goodbye and gave you an explanation.'

'Explanation for what nong?'

        He just looked at me with no emotions and shook his head. He then bid our parents and walked off. I saw him till he disappeared behind the gates. I got in the car with my friends and once I was home I directly went in the room to read my letter. I kept the letter on my table and decided to take a shower. All I could think about was Tee and his behaviour towards me.

        After that I helped dad with his work. Lam and Park also decided to tag along. We wanted to learn more about field work. Dads firm was very well known and dads friends knew my passion. They always thought of me taking over. The whole day went by in a blur. Once I was back home we all had dinner while having small conversations. I went to my room and locked the door. I saw the letter on the table and took it. I contemplated reading it but decided against. I went to freshen up and sat on my bed with the letter at last opening it. Inside I saw Tee's handwriting. I started reading it,

"Dear PTae,
          You must be thinking why I was so rude to you. Let me tell you I don't hate you. Yes I know it's weird na. Trust me I tried but I couldn't. Do you know P I was sad that you didn't tell me why you left even if I knew which you didn't know. I was sad that my P can't rely on me. So I decided to make myself worth of your love P. That night at the cliff you told me to forget the best day of my life. Why P? Do you regret it now? You could have told me and made me understand but no. It wasn't like I am a toddler. Am I that incapable? After that you never visited here. I first thought you were trying to move on but I was so sure you still love me so I decided to do the task that made you stay away from me. Yes P I decided to make myself capable and I am still trying.

     Now to why I behaved in a cold way. Because if I didn't I would have cried and punched you. I accepted the offer to this university so that I can leave and you can come visit mom and dad more often without worrying about me. I will try to forget you P because you have hurt me in ways more than that. I have loved you since I know you P but you broke my heart.

   I know some may think I am acting bratty but I don't care P. You didn't even say sorry just came back and pretended everything is okay. I love you P. Is it weird that all I wanted to do was hug you when I saw you back? Three years P no calls, no messages. I recieved your gifts P. How did you always know what I wanted? Now I will send you gifts from abroad and not meet you. Let's see how you will feel! I am not trying to extract revenge but I want you to feel the pain I felt P. You left me P. I was hurt more when you didn't come back, when you didn't explain, when you did not try to say sorry, when you didn't reply back. The day I meet you again I will be famous P. I would be capable to tell you I love you and you will be able to love me. Have a great time without me as you have been experiencing since 3 years. In the envelope there's a bracelet I left for you as a thank you.

PS - Yes I took our pictures with me but I still haloteve you."

        By the time I finished I had tears. I never knew my decision hurt him more than I thought. I always thought I was the one hurting and he is just a kid. I took the bracelet out of the envelope and looked at it.

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(the date is the day they first met) 

         Looking at the bracelet the tears I was holding were let loose. I couldn't even imagine how he felt that night. I had hurt him while I thought of protecting him. I am such an idiot for hurting my baby.

'I am sorry Tee baby. I will wait for you. Even if it takes you forever. I promise the day we meet again I will be a famous lawyer as well. You would be proud of me and I will propose you officially. I love you too Tee.'

      I said looking at the moon from the window wishing it would take my message and pass it to my baby boy. I wish him all the luck in the world.

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Published on 21st July 2020

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