Page 138 of You Had Me At Annyeong!
His voice quivers a little when he speaks.
‘I came as soon as I was able to. I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you when you needed me. I promise, this will never happen again. I’ll be next to you even when you don’t need me.’
Timira smiles and sighs deeply. Linking her arm with Haneul’s, she speaks.
‘Who would’ve thought what started in Bali would ultimately bring us here? Or, are you still going to insist you remember nothing?’ Timira is teasing.
‘I’m so sorry, Timira. I have no excuse for those unconvincing lies. I’m sorry I hurt you. I’m so, so sorry!’
‘Nah. You didn’t hurt me! Anybody could tell you were lying. I didn’t believe a word! I knew you were scared. As was I. Anyway,never mind that. I just cannot believe we got to meet this way. It feels magical!’
‘Ah, finally. This isn’t the half of it. Wait till you’ve heard the whole story!’
‘There’s more?!’ Timira is half screaming.
‘Yes, ma’am. The big reveal!’ Haneul answers excitedly with a mischievous and delicious grin, as though he’d been building up all the while to this moment.
What? What big reveal could this be? What’s he on about?
‘What are you talking about? What “big reveal”?’
‘I’ve been waiting for this ever since Hanee brought me the letter. You have no idea, Timira. Get ready to have your mind blown!’
Timira is curious and a little nervous.
‘Give me your hand. Both hands!’ Haneul says to her.
Is there something I don’t know still? What more?
Haneul smiles, his eyes gleaming with excitement, and places a piece of paper in each.
One is the letter she wrote in Seoul.
‘To he who saw me
when I was but a stranger
to him and to me.
To he who felt like home
like a safe haven
just for me.
To he whom I want to hold
close, so close
and, never let go.
Sky,
Don’t take too long
but, take your time. No rush.
I’ll be waiting for you by the sea.
