Different | k.th & m.sn

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K I M T A E H Y U N G

I get out of the bus as we arrived at the terminal. It is still drizzling.

I go around to find a taxi since it will take a long time to travel from bus from Wonju to Inje.

Wonju is biggest city in Gangwon-do, but I live in Inje. It is in the mountain area and there is a small population.

I am a farmer. I live alone, my parents are gone. 

At first, it was very tough for me as I was left all alone at the age of 15. I work on growing lots of crop so, I can sell it to the neighbors to get some money to pay for my school.

But, my education just stop with high school.

I want to go to college at Seoul as well, but at the same time; I don't want to leave my life here.

I mean, I worked really hard to get here. 

Some people in Wonju came to buy my crops too, because they said it is very good.

This is a sign that I have expand my connection, and earn more money.

If I go to Seoul to study, I will probably need to find a part time job and start all over again.

So, I'll just stay here since well, I earn enough to also have some saving now.

I get a taxi who will take me to Inje. I was about to enter, but then I pause and turn back to look at the bus terminal.

I look around, and I spot that girl who sat near me is sitting down on the bench. 

Is she planning to sit there forever? She had no money. Will she live there?

I shake my head and get in the car. It is her life, Taehyung.

She seems to be rich based on how she dressed. 

I don't understand people who is rich and decided to run away.

But, what if there is something wrong?

I look at her through the car window again. The taxi driver start to drive, but then...

"Stop" I said.

I told him to wait a bit, and I get out of the car; running while covering myself.

I stand in front of her. She turns her glance to look at me with no emotions.

"Let's go" I said. 

I have no idea what am I thinking.

Her face starting to show a sign of confusion.

"Do you wanted to stay here forever?" I said and I grab her hand, dragging her to the taxi.

She didn't say anything.

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After an hour and a half, we finally reached Inje.