Bitter Holidays in Jeju

Chapter 32

Chapter 32

When BJH told the driver our destination, I immediately searched it online and look for it. I just found out that it's the landmark of Seoul. It is most commonly known as Namsan Tower. It is an observation tower in Namsan Mountain where we can have a view of Seoul's skyline. I wonder why Jin-hyeong brought me here because I also just found out that Namsan Tower is a commonplace to go to by couples.

Is it really a romantic place? BJH and I aren't romantic. At all.

It took us almost forty minutes of drive when we finally reached the place. When the driver dropped us off in the parking area, I followed BJH wherever we'll be going today. I've never been to this place before so it's my first time exploring this tourist site.

"You're a slow walker," BJH said, facing me. He grabbed my hand. "We should be there quick."

Napatango na lang din ako sa kanya. "Okay, sorry..."

He smirked and I just followed his walking phase hangga't sa makarating kami sa admission office para bumili ng ticket. Jin-hyeong just grabbed his card from his wallet and paid for us both. Kahit umangal ako, he will still insist to pay for it gaya no'ng nasa Jeju pa kaming dalawa. But the admission fee here is too pricey. He bought us the round trip ticket for 9,500 won.

He handed over my ticket and then we proceed to head inside the building premises. Before we could even go to the cable car that would bring us to the mountain, dumaan pa muna kami sa isang gift shop na ang halos laman ng paninda ay mga lock o kandado and Jin-hyeong bought two in a shape of hearts.

After that, we proceed to the top floor where would be the cable car is. We waited there with the others. The cable car goes around every ten minutes so when the cable car finally arrived, we presented our tickets and walked inside the cable car with the others. BJH stood at the corner so no one would recognize pero hindi rin siya nakaligtas since iyong ibang kasabay namin ay naglilingon-lingon sa paligid. Some are shocked and surprised and even asked if they could take a photo with him. Pumayag si BJH and these girls couldn't hide their happiness though. I'm happy for them.

The ride was quick at nakarating kaagad kami sa dulo. When we arrived at the place, of course nalula kaagad ako nang iangat ko ang tingin ko sa taas ng tower na nasa natatanaw namin ngayon. The base of the Seoul Tower has a huge open space and the one thing that surprised me is that there were colourful locks clings into every hand railings. As in, sa bawat railings na madaraanan namin, it was all full and I'm so fascinated that I've got to see this stuff personally. Naririnig ko lang din ito no'n and I just couldn't close my mouth as I keep uttering wow every single second.

"Do you want me to take some pictures of you?" he asked.

Hindi ako tumangii at tumango kaagad ako sa tanong niya. "Saan ba pwede?"

"Anywhere, but I know a place where we could do that." Muli niyang hinawakan ang kamay ko at saka niya ako dinala sa area na tinutukoy niya.

Sobrang nalilibang ako sa paligid. There were a lot of people around they are just minding their own business. Everyone's calm and excited. Mostly couples nga ang nakikita ko sa paligid. They were taking pictures of themselves and they are so cute. Some people recognies Jin-hyeong. They called him and waved at him. They respect Jin-hyeong's space and no one even asked to have a picture with him.

There were stores around. Hindi talaga nawawala ang padlock store na siyang dinarayo naman ng mga tao. Tumuloy kami sa isang platform paakyat kung saan may area na pinupuntahan ng mga tao to take some pictures. Mas lalong lumapad ang ngiti sa labi ko dahil nakikita ko. Still, all the sides of the railings and fences has filled with padlocks.