Part 15 – The Day I Almost Lost You
Min-ho could no longer hide the pain burning inside him. Grabbing his rain-soaked umbrella, he stepped into his room with heavy steps. Raindrops dripped from his hair, falling onto the floor. He threw himself onto the bed, pulling the blanket over his face to muffle the sound of his sobs. His breaths came short and broken, like someone drowning, desperate for air.
Tears streamed quietly down the corners of his eyes, and the lump in his throat felt like a heavy stone pressing against his entire being. His heart felt as though it was shattering, twisting more painfully with each beat.
Hearing his muffled cries, his aunt quietly entered. She sat by the bed, gently took his trembling hands in hers, and spoke with warmth and compassion:
"Min-ho… Right now, you have someone who has devoted himself to you—someone who loves you for who you are, not for what the world wants you to be. Love is like creating a work of art. Without inspiration, you can't make it. You don't know when it will come, but when it does… if you ignore it, it may never return. Now go—live for yourself, for your heart."
Min-ho looked at her, but the tears wouldn't let him speak. Without a word, he left the house.
After walking a few steps, he stopped, his voice raw and filled with pain as he whispered:
"…Jung-ho."
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A few meters away, Jung-ho lay on the cold, merciless ground, rain pelting his pale skin. His breath was shallow, his body weak. When Min-ho saw him from afar, his heart slammed against his chest—everything went black around him.
He ran with all his strength, dropping to his knees beside Jung-ho, his hands trembling as he checked his pulse. It was still there—weak, fragile.
With his voice shaking, he called for an ambulance:
"Please… hold on. I'm here. I won't let you be alone…"
Min-ho stayed right there on the wet ground, praying nonstop. His heart leapt when Jung-ho's eyes slowly opened.
Jung-ho's frail hands moved slightly in Min-ho's warm grip, and in a faint, sleepy voice, he asked:
"Are you… really here?"
Min-ho smiled softly.
"Yes, I'm here. For real… right here."
Jung-ho took a deep breath.
"Your flight… you didn't leave?"
Hope flickered in Min-ho's eyes.
"My flight was two days ago… but I'm here. Here with you. Always."
Jung-ho's expression was a mix of disbelief and wonder.
"Two days? I've been unconscious for two days?"
Placing his hand over Jung-ho's, Min-ho's voice was steady but full of emotion:
"I'll never leave you again. I promise."
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Min-ho brought Jung-ho home. That night, and the nights after, he cared for him with unending love—like the world outside didn't exist.
It turned out Jung-ho's parents were close acquaintances of Min-ho's family, and after several heartfelt talks between them, it was decided—Min-ho would stay in Korea, by Jung-ho's side.
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That night, lying next to Jung-ho, Min-ho held his hands tightly. Jung-ho's soft, trembling voice broke the quiet:
"If you hadn't taken the bus that day… I never would've met you."
Min-ho's heart ached, but he squeezed Jung-ho's hands warmly.
"Now that I think about it… that day was a nightmare. I don't want to talk about it again. But I'm glad… I'm glad you're here."
And so it was—if Min-ho's aunt hadn't had that meeting, this love story might never have been born.
End ...
Hello to all my dear friends and supporters,
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for staying with me through the story of The Bus Stop. Every word, every feeling, and every moment we created together means so much to me.
Now that this chapter has come to an end, I'm happy to share that my new novel titled "깊은 밤 (Deep Night)" is on its way — a story about a cursed boy at school, full of mystery and deep emotions.
I hope you'll continue this new journey with me and help me grow stronger every day with your thoughts and support.
I look forward to hearing from you!
With love,
[Younas ]
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