Dream Love : Dream Land - Chapter 180

After telling Granny Susan about her intention to make a symbolic grave of her father next to her mother, Aera in the woods near the river, Granny Susan agreed without much talk.  She said, no one in the village would question about it. They will honor the grave like any other grave that is there and guard it.

So today, Jieun and Eun-Woo walk together into the forest, wearing all-black clothes, to do the deed.  As they always experienced, every time they walked towards the forest, various insects began to fly around them, dancing as if to greet them.  Following their walk to the forest.

Jieun even smiles then even if she is still feeling sad. This place is really making her feel so calm.

Eun-Woo, who was aware of Jieun’s condition at that time also felt relieved. Looks like their choice to come here first before leaving for Elysium Land is the right choice.

As soon as they arrived in the forest, they were both surprised to find that all the other princes, princess Lia, Ayana, Adele and even Queen Anna were there, as if waiting for them.

“What are you all doing here?” Jieun asking after finally finding her voice.

Queen Anna approached her there before answering.

“Why didn’t you tell us that you wanted to do the symbolic grave here for your father? We found out from Granny Susan this morning and in rush we are getting ready to join in paying our respects to your father. You… don’t mind that right?”

Jieun start to feel overwhelmed at that moment and observe their faces one by one there. All of them looked at Jieun full of smiles there. A smile that a true friend always showed. A smile of comfort. Jieun never ever think they are all capable of doing this for her.

“All of them have already made the grave of your father. We are just waiting for you before we pay our respects to him.” Queen Anna told again.

Jieun immediately unable to issue any words now. Her face began to redden holding back tears. Even so, those who were there understood what was in Jieun’s heart and mind at the time, even though she could not express it in words.

Seeing Jieun already become frozen there, Eun-Woo starts pulling her hand.

“Let’s go.” He said there softly.

Jieun finally nodded and started walking again. Until she could see for herself the new grave that was next to her mother’s grave. They all did a good job there.

For a long time she watched the tomb while thinking. Is her act of doing this not crossing the line? As she knows, her real father is still there somewhere, even though she doesn’t know who he is. Will this making him feel sad or something?

But when she thinks again, even though Beom-Soo is not her real father, she knows him for the rest of her life as her father. So seeing the grave side by side there made her feel various feelings at that time.  She know her real father will be able to understand about that.

Now, both Eun-Woo and Jieun stand upright next to the grave while watching one by one the princes, princess Lia, Ayana and also Adele comes to the grave to place flowers there before moving away. Exit the wooded area to return to Hilleo Village.

Lastly, Queen Anna walked there while holding a white flower, chrysanthemum which looked different in Jieun’s view at the time.

Queen Anna gently placed it on top of the grave and observed the grave for quite some time there. Unbeknownst to Jieun, she, who is much closer to Beom-Soo also feels too hurt by this loss.

“Thank you, because you will always be there for us, helping us without any second thought. Also, keep our Jieun until she become who she is now. Your kindness, we can never reciprocate. But we promise, to take care of her, cherish her, like you always do. ” Queen Anna began to speak at that moment, still looking towards the grave.

Jieun at the time also look towards the queen. Why did she feel like the queen knew her father? More than what she thought?

‘Beom-Soo… I promise I’ll fight to the end. So, take a break. You’ve been too tired all this time. ‘ Queen Anna began to say that in her heart.  As she felt like wanting to cry, quickly she looked the other way, turned her back on Jieun at that moment and continued walking away.

Now, the atmosphere there is quiet again. Only Jieun and Eun-Woo remained there with the sound of the wind blowing softly around them. Both are now standing in front of the two graves with their respective minds before all of a sudden Eun-Woo kneels in front of her father’s grave making Jieun feeling shocked there.

Before Jieun can even ask why he did this, Eun-Woo starts talking,

“I’m sorry that I couldn’t meet you properly before you left. I actually really want to meet you and not just hear about you from Jieun. But just from the story I know you are a great person.” Eun-Woo looked at Jieun there.

“I know in the beginning when we want to get married, you must be worried. Thinking of a man you do not know suddenly appears in a comatose state, wanted to get married to your daughter that you cherish all your life in a world that you do not never knew it existed. I actually feel terrible if I think of that carefully. ” Eun-Woo was silent for a moment before continuing his words there.

“Yet you still allow our marriage, even if you don’t know if I’m a good person or not. And I feel very grateful for that. Even though we weren’t originally married on the basis of love, but I never intended to waste her.  I do want her to be my wife from the beginning until the end. We already promise you that we will make this marriage a success. And I promise again that, it will be. ” Eun-Woo then gets up there and approaches Jieun, who is now in tears listening to his words at the time.

He then looked towards the grave again.

“I know, I won’t be able to replace you in her life, but I promise to try to please her till the end of her life. I will take care of her just like you did, as much as I can. So please, watch over us because this trip is not easy. There’s a lot more we have to go through together later. ”

Eun-Woo then grabs Jieun’s hand there. Looking at her directly.

“But I know, as long as we are together, whatever the challenge, we will be able to overcome. Whether it is difficult or easy.”

Jieun nod her head there.

“This woman, I love her so much right now. Even words can’t describe how much I love her. And seeing her often surrounded by good people makes me feel happy for her. I can’t describe how grateful I am to you for taking care of her all this time. Now, it’s time for me to do that completely. I promise I won’t waste her. She is my responsibility. ”

Jieun start crying in sobbing there. Even covered her face with both her hands as she felt a bit embarrassed because it was easy to cry in front of the man. Even though it was her husband.

Just like what they had done before in there, Eun-Woo approached his wife who was still sobbing, pulls her gently into his arms.

Warm. That’s what Jieun always thought whenever they are together like this. The man often just made her feel that way. His promise back then before they got married, said that he will always be there for her and guide her in this world has long been fulfilled and now he made another promise. The promise that Jieun knew, this man would also able to fulfill that without her feeling any doubt.

“I love you too, Eun-Woo.” Despite feeling embarrassed. She said that now. She didn’t want only the man to say his feelings. Even if he already knows, and feel, she wants him to hear that.

Eun-Woo separated themselves for a moment there. And now, holding her cheek, which is now wet with tears there.

“Said that again.” Didn’t know why, but he wanted to hear that again.

“I love you.” And Jieun said that again. No matter how many times this man wants it.  She can say that over and over again.

Eun-woo smiles there before he takes the chance to kiss her now. Slowly and carefully. Make her melt from his touch. Make her feel his love that was for her then.

Jieun also did it too. She didn’t even hesitate to kiss him back at the same pace. Also to show him how much she feels about him right now. She even put her hand behind his neck, to get closer to him if possible.. Didn’t want to let him go.  If possible, forever!