Love is better than pain

30. With You, My Last Wish (2/2)

The next evening, the sun had completely set, and only soft lighting was on in Myeongho's house.

The two people left the hospital and came to Myeongho's house.

On the living room table were simple pasta and small desserts that Siyeon had wanted to eat.

In the small vase was a single white flower that Myeongho had bought.

It was a small but perfect date for the two of them.

강시연

“It’s delicious… really. It’s as good as a restaurant.”

Siyeon smiled as she ate a little bit of pasta. Myungho smiled proudly and pushed a glass of water in front of her.

강시연

“Can I eat a little more?”

디에잇(명호)

“Of course. I did everything.”

Siyeon smiled faintly and nodded slightly.

After finishing their meal, the two people sat side by side on the sofa.

Myungho covered Siyeon's lap with a blanket and naturally put his arm around her shoulder.

It was dark outside, and only the city lights flickered beyond the window.

Siyeon remained silent for a long time in that quiet air, then slowly opened her lips.

강시연

"Mr. Myungho..."

디에잇(명호)

"huh?"

강시연

"Can I say something...?"

Myeongho looked into her eyes and nodded.

디에잇(명호)

"Okay. Anything."

The demonstration was cautious, but her eyes were firm.

강시연

“…I, one last thing… I have one wish.”

디에잇(명호)

"...wish?"

강시연

“Yeah. This… might be difficult to hear, but would you mind listening?”

Myungho holds her hand and says.

디에잇(명호)

“It’s okay. Tell me.”

Siyeon took a deep breath and continued speaking.

강시연

“Later, really later. Before I leave…”

디에잇(명호)

"... ..."

강시연

"We want to take pictures... pretty ones... like wedding photos..."

..Myeongho's eyes shook.

강시연

“I just want there to be a record of us being together.”

디에잇(명호)

"Siyeon...."

강시연

"That photo, on my last day... I want to take it with me..."

In that moment, Myungho's breathing suddenly stopped.

He held Siyeon's hand tighter. He hugged her silently.

디에잇(명호)

"no."

강시연

"... ..."

디에잇(명호)

"Don't call that a wish. Just—we'll do it. Really."

Siyeon lowered her head and smiled slightly.

강시연

“…Okay. Then, let’s just… leave a pretty memory. Promise.”

Myeongho nodded and kissed her forehead.

디에잇(명호)

"...Yeah, promise."

***

Outside the window, the stars were quietly falling. It was a night where it felt like there were only two of us in the world.

And in it, only the warmth of the two people holding each other tightly was slowly holding onto time.

'i love you.'