Chapstick

【Part 19: Regretting】

Chapter 19: Regretting

"Congratulation Sun Min getting into university!" My mom hugs me tightly.

"Thanks mom." I held my entrance files. There was a lot, but I was pretty excited.

"Do you still plan on going to London?"

"If Machi is going, I will go. You don't need to though."

"Hey, mother wants to be with you since your father isn't always around. He goes to London quite a lot so it will mend the family together again if we happen to live there."

"Possibly you're right." I smiled. "Any good stuff for dinner?"

"I actually made you your favorite kimchi dish. I know you love that on cold days." She smiles sweetly.

"I do. Thank you mom."

My mom went to the kitchen to prepare food. It was pretty quiet in the house with just the two of us. I found it rather peaceful actually. Whenever my dad was here, the tv would be blasting. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate my father at all. I just hate what he does. I hate his trips that last weeks. It must get lonely for my mother. Soon I will be attending university along with maintaining my relationship with Machi. I think my mom will be okay with her book club girls.

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"Angel Angel you are my Angel." Machi takes my hand, and drags me around the mall.

I smiled, and wrapped my arm around her shoulders. "Don't move around so much, the floor is slippery."

"I know, but the soles of these heels are great!"

"Not with someone as clumsy as you." I poked her nose, and she giggles.

"That's why I have my awesome boyfriend to take care of me."

"Of course." I blushed.

"I want to go to London."

I fear she would say that. I knew my mom had bad lungs, and all the packing would tire her out. I couldn't be at home all the time, and studying is important.

"Oh?"

"You should come with me. I can't live without you." She holds my hand. "Please." She blushes.

"I will." I replied.

"You're the best." She kisses my cheek.

"You are too." I held her small hands in mine. She smiles. I feel accomplished.

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School was nothing, but work. I studied hard, and hardly hung out with friends. The only time I would hang out with someone was when I was with Machi. I didn't even eat dinner with my parents sometimes due to the amount of school work I would receive.

"Sun Min, I made some spicy chicken. Your favorite." My mother said as I was working on Calculus homework.

"Sorry mom, I need to finish up this homework. You don't want me to fail, and do bad right?" I chuckled.

"Your father is out on his business trip. I guess I will eat alone again." She giggles.

"Hey, it's for the best. You want me to do well, so I have to study."

"I don't really care if you do good or bad, I just want you to be happy in the end." She smiles warmly.

"Well I want to make a decent income. Then I can finally treat you to that spa." I laughed.

"I rather much spend time with my son." She goes to hug me around my neck from behind. She plants a kiss on my cheek. "I'm very proud of you no matter what. I'll leave the chicken downstairs sweetie."