Faith

He refused to see me.

I sat on the pavement outside his home in Cheongdam. Don't cry, Macee. He knows you're here. Just try harder.

I touched the necklace and the pendants he gave me, the testament of our love over the years. I have added his ring to the three others. I prayed it wasn't too late.

I came back for a couple of days but he either refused to see me or he wasn't there.

Was I too late? I was filled with a sense of dread. What if I was too late? What if he won't ever see me again?

My feet brought me to Seoul Tower. I walked over to where the Love Locks were. Where was ours?

I eventually found it. I touched the engraving. An overwhelming feeling of love and longing enveloped me. I wanted to see him. I wanted to tell him I love him and that I will always choose him.

Why won't he see me? I had so many things to tell him.

I sat down and pulled a piece of paper and a pen from my purse. If he won't talk to me, maybe I can write to him. If I still mattered to him, maybe he will come see me.

But how can I be sure he will get this? Just take the chance, Macee. Have faith.

"Nae Sarang — I know I have hurt you many times. I am sorry for causing you pain. I am here. I will fight for you, for us. I am praying for you as you have prayed for me. When you are ready, please find me where it all started. I will wait for you no matter how long it takes. Mani saranghaeyo. - Macee"

I rolled the piece of paper and inserted it in a small pouch. I then took out my necklace and placed it inside the pouch. I tied the pouch to our love lock. I prayed hard that he will see this. Have faith, Macee. Just have faith.

Walking up and down Eurwangni Beach has become a daily routine. It's been a month and Yun-seong has not come. I should feel hopeless and helpless, but all I feel is hope, hope that he will eventually come to me here. I will wait, no matter what.

I was looking at the horizon. It started to rain. I didn't have the energy to move so I continued to stand there. It got colder and I started to hug myself. I focused on the raindrops. They were like tears. I was filled with longing. I missed him so much. I started to cry.

Strong arms pulled me and embraced me from behind. Even without looking, I knew it was him. He finally came.

I was heaving from the tears that just won't stop falling. I missed his touch, his smell, his taste...

I turned to face him. He looked into my eyes. He was crying, too. His hands cradled my face. He wiped my tears with his thumbs.

"Bogo sipeoyo, nae sarang... Mani saranghaeyo..." He whispered softly but stressed every word.

"You are here, Baby... You finally came to me... Mani saranghaeyo..." I pulled him to me with all the force I can muster.

Our lips were almost touching. I closed the gap. He opened his mouth and kissed me with so much passion. We were tasting, exploring, our tongues melded against each other.

Then he stopped. I dared not open my eyes. I was afraid this was just a dream. I felt his hands on my neck. He was putting my necklace on me.

He has not said a word. He did not go back to hugging or kissing me.

I slowly opened my eyes to the surprise of my life. He was kneeling on the sand looking up to me with a ring on his hand.

"Macee Tan... You are the love of my life, my biggest blessing... It would be my greatest honour if you will agree to be my wife... Marry me and I will be the happiest man alive..."

I looked at the loving eyes of the only man I have ever loved, the man God blessed me with. I was filled with overwhelming joy. He's here. He wants me to be his. All I needed was faith. I nodded "Yes, Yun-seong. I will marry you... It is my greatest blessing and joy to be your wife..."