"Jungkook... I know that you love her... But can you help me understand how, and why, you would overlook everything??
"Yoongi Hyung... Everything that's happened to her... It's my fault... Her whole life is...
it's the Collateral Damage of the deci...
Sitting here, waiting for Haerin to come out of the dressing room, I can't help but think about the past 7 years. All the moments she needed me to be a substitute mother, or her best friend... I would go back and do them all again. A piece of me feels completely broken that she will not need me anymore. I only want her to be happy, and I know Jeongguk will do everything in his power to keep her that way, but I will miss sharing a home and parenting duties with her.
When the curtain opens, and she steps onto the platform, I gasp. She looks like an absolute angel in this dress.
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I feel the tears as they escape, but I smile at her to let her know it's a gorgeous dress.
"Haerin-ah... There has never been a more beautiful bride... You look like a princess... Jeongguk will love this!"
"You don't think it's too much? Should I look for something more simple?"
"What? Why would you? It's your wedding day!"
"But it's just going to be a simple ceremony... Maybe this is too much..."
"Choi Haerin... You listen to me right now... This.is.the.dress!! You could get married in a dump, and you would still have to wear this... Trust me!"
When she giggles at my enthusiasm, I know she is ready to listen. She continues to check her reflection, and admire the way it fits her curves. I only hope I'll look half as good on my wedding day.
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"I invited my mother Unnie... To the wedding..."
I'm shocked that she decided to give her another chance, but I smile anyway. Haerin needs to do what feels right, and I have to accept that sometimes she's going to make decisions that I might not understand. Mrs. Choi is not my mother, but she had been someone who gave me a job when my own parents died. She hired me with no experience because I was young enough to identify with her daughter.
The gratitude I had, carried me for years as I watched Haerin grow. The problem I always had, stemmed from when I saw how lonely the girl was. In the end I was bitter towards the Chois because I realized they paid me to parent their child, who only wanted their love. I was then thrown out for doing my job, and couldn't find work. The best gift was always Haerin though...
"I'm happy for you Haerin-ah... I hope that you'll be happy, and if your Mom helps with that, I'm glad."
I try to keep the bitterness at bay, but I know she could hear it. Before she could say anything, the waiter came with our food, and we settle into focusing on our meal.
"Unnie?"
"Yes?"
"Thank you... I don't know if I've ever told you how much everything you've done for me over the years has made such a difference. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. Thank you for not letting me give up... I love you Naeun Unnie."
