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15 - The Ultimate Confession: A Final Moment of Truth ( Part I )

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After their long and heartfelt conversation, Yuna decided to take a break from her busy schedule and visit her parents in Busan.

She wanted to give them a big surprise and spend some quality time with them. She packed her bags, grabbed some gifts, and set off on the train to Busan.

As she arrived at her parents' house, she could see the excitement on their faces.

Yuna's parents were completely surprised and overjoyed by her unexpected visit!

When she burst through the door, arms open wide, and exclaimed "Surprise!" beaming with joy, they were taken aback, their faces frozen in shock for a moment. Then, as realization dawned on them, their faces erupted into wide smiles, and they leapt up from their seats to embrace Yuna tightly.

"Yuna, our sweet daughter! We had no idea you were coming!" her mother exclaimed, tears of joy welling up in her eyes.

"We're so happy to see you, Yuna!" her father added, beaming with pride and happiness.

They spent the next few moments hugging each other tightly, laughing, and tears of joy streaming down their faces.

Yuna's mother couldn't stop exclaiming, "This is the best surprise ever! We've missed you so much!"

Yuna's father kept patting her back, saying, "We're so proud of you, Yuna. You deserve a big hug and a big celebration!"

As they pulled back from the hug, Yuna's parents took a good look at her, noticing how happy and relaxed she seemed. "You look wonderful, dear," her mother said, smiling.
"We've missed you so much. Come, tell us all about what's been going on in your life."

And with that, Yuna knew she had made the right decision in surprising her parents. She spent the rest of the visit catching up with them, sharing stories, and making more memories together.

Her parents were overjoyed to see her, and they spent the next few days catching up, laughing, and just enjoying each other's company. Yuna gave them gifts, cooked their favorite meals, and even took them on a trip to the beach.

It was a much-needed break for all of them, and they cherished every moment together.
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As they sat on the beach, watching the sunset, Yuna's mother turned to her and said, "We're so proud of you, Yuna. You've grown into such a kind and successful person. We're grateful for the time we have together."

Yuna's father nodded in agreement, his eyes shining with happiness. "We love you so much, Yuna. You deserve all the happiness in the world."

The golden light of the setting sun filtered through the sheer curtains, casting soft, warm hues across the room.

Yuna's parents held her in a tight embrace, the kind of hug that felt like coming home after a long journey.

Her mother's familiar floral perfume mixed with the comforting scent of her father's wool sweater, filling the air with a sense of belonging.

Yuna closed her eyes, savoring the moment as if she could lock it away forever. The rhythmic rise and fall of their breathing felt like a silent lullaby, grounding her in the here and now.

In that tender silence, memories flooded her mind-mornings spent laughing over messy breakfasts, late-night talks under cozy blankets, and the way her parents always knew how to cheer her up, no matter how hard her day had been.

She could almost hear the echo of her father's gentle laugh and her mother's soothing voice, as if they were threads woven into the fabric of her heart.

As they stood there, enveloped in each other's arms, the world outside seemed to fade away. Yuna wished she could stretch this fleeting moment, hold onto the love that pulsed between them like a heartbeat, steady and unwavering.

Life wasn't perfect, and she knew that not every day would feel this peaceful-but this, this was enough.

The quiet joy of family, of being loved and loving in return, was all she truly needed. And in that moment, she realized these were the memories she would carry with her, tucked safely into the corners of her soul.

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As Yuna lay in bed that night, staring at the ceiling of her childhood room, the familiar surroundings offered little comfort.

The soft hum of the ceiling fan did nothing to calm the storm brewing inside her. She pulled the blanket tighter around her, as if it could shield her from the inevitable conversation she had been avoiding.

The weight of her parents' expectations pressed heavily on her chest. All day, she had deftly sidestepped their pointed questions about marriage and relationships, laughing off their remarks or changing the subject.

But she knew it was only a matter of time before they cornered her again.

Her mother's voice echoed in her mind, "You're not getting any younger, Yuna. When will you settle down?" The words made her stomach churn.

It wasn't that Yuna didn't want love or a future with someone; it was the pressure, the expectation that she needed to fit into the mold her parents had created for her life.

The idea of settling down felt suffocating, like a cage closing in around her. She could feel the anxiety building up, tightening her throat, and quickening her heartbeat.

With a sigh, Yuna turned on her side, gazing out the window at the dark, quiet night. The world outside seemed so peaceful, but inside her mind, the thoughts swirled relentlessly.

As Yuna stared blankly at the ceiling, her mind raced with questions she had been avoiding for so long.

Her heart pounded in her chest as she wrestled with the thoughts that had been swirling inside her for years. "Should I finally tell them? Should I reveal my true self to them?"

The idea felt both terrifying and liberating at the same time. She had always known, deep down, that she wasn't like the person her parents wanted her to be.

The pressure to conform to their expectations-to find a good man, settle down, and start a family-was crushing.

But the thought of marrying a man, pretending to be someone she wasn't for the rest of her life, made her stomach turn.

She could already picture it: standing at the altar, wearing a mask of happiness while feeling utterly trapped. No, that wasn't the life she wanted. She only had eyes for women, and she had known this about herself for years.

Yuna thought back to the first time she realized she was different. It wasn't some grand revelation, just a quiet, undeniable truth that had settled in her heart.

The way she had admired the girls in her high school, the way her pulse quickened when she saw someone she found beautiful-it had never been the boys.

It was always the girls. At first, she had tried to push it away, convincing herself it was just a phase or confusion. But as time passed, the feelings only grew stronger, clearer, until there was no doubt left.

She was a lesbian, and hiding it from everyone, especially her parents, was tearing her apart.

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Let's see what is waiting for her...
Will she get what she wanted?? Will her parents support her or not??