10 its not the end

Sarang opened her eyes, to see a plain ceiling, so white it made her twitch. There was a really familiar scent in here. Suddenly, someone stepped close, looking down at her.

" Sarang!! youre awake!!" Jiya said with tears in her eyes. Mr.lee also rushed to her side, heaving a sigh of relief.

So, this was a hospital....how did she end up here? And where is Haru?.....Haru was....

She sprang up after remembering the incident, " Where is Haru??!" she shouted, startling the two.

" Who is Haru?" Jiya gave a confused look.

" You can't say that...." Sarang had a look of disbelief, " Remember my old friend from my hometown. The silver haired guy, once came to our office...."

Both Jiya and Mr.lee scrunched their brows. She couldnt understand their reactions at all, " Jiya, we had lunch in the cafe together...."

Still, Jiya didnt seem to remember him. " Sarang....i cant remember..."

The whole world came crashing down at her, when she realised that Haru was really gone. He was gone and would never come back. So, this really was the end. She collapsed back down on the bed, her head ringing, unable to hear anything Jiya and Mr.lee were saying.

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It had been a month since the incident. Sarang was still not recovered properly, as she sat by the hospital window, gazing at the pretty sky. Winter had officially come and light snow fell by the window. The view outside was white and serene, the footpaths and hospital ground covered with white snow. Reminded her of Haru, his silver hair and pale white skin resembling the snow.

She fought back her tears again, while remembering him. The sweet memories they made together in a short span of time. It all felt like dream now. Her wish that formed a handsome guy. Yes, it was unreal.

" Sarangie...." her mother entered the room. She sat beside her givng a kind smile. After that day, her mother had a speedy recovery and within the next few days, she was back to normal. Must have been after the guy vanished. She still didnt know who he was. " Why dont you go outside and freshen up a little?" her mother suggested.

After she got hospitalized, she hadnt stepped out of here once. Maybe mom's idea wasnt that bad. Sarang agreed and put on a long coat over her hospital attire. A thick fog came out of her mouth once she breathed out in the open area.

She slowly walked down the footpath, passing people who were in rush or children in a group heading to school. An old grandmother rested on one of the benches. Sarang suddenly remembered the day she saved the old lady, who gifted Haru. It was just a good old memory now.

Without her knowing, she had reached the park where she first met Haru. The fountain had stopped for the winter, now a dry monument only. Like her life right now. She was really just an empty shell with no emotions.

Sarang sat at the bench,warming her hands by blowing hot air from her mouth. Maybe she could sit here for a while and space out. A young lady, almost her age sat next to her. She was really pretty with long,black hair and fair skin. Her red coat stood out incredibly among the white surrounding.

" I am glad to have found you, Sarang choi."

Sarang snapped her head at the pretty lady. She stared ahead at the fountain with a kind smile, her eyes showed relief and comfort. " H-how do you know me?"

She faced her directly, which blew Sarang with her beauty. " Do you remember the old lady you saved?"

Sarang nodded sheepishly.

" That is me."

She gasped, her hands covering her mouth. The old lady?? " How come??"

The lady laughed lightly, expecting her reaction. " I turned into the old lady to test you."

" Huh??" Sarang was still confused and shocked. A test.....

" The man with all black outfit who attacked you...." the pretty lady spoke, " he is Eric, and was also the manifestation of Ella's wish....just like your Haru."

Sarang gulped loudly, realising quickly. So, that day when Haru tried to attack him, he easily defeated him. That man really was not a human.

" But in their case, Eric was created from all her good memories while Haru was created from your favorite things. He was a lot stronger than Haru since good memories are.....something that are irreplaceable." the lady looked down sadly." When Ella was on the verge of dying, Your mother was incharge, but you might know well than anybody else.....that she tried her best..."

Sarang nodded, trying not to cry.

" But Ella couldnt be saved and Eric was crushed. In the name of revenge, he took advantage of his powers and tried to torture you and your family. Your father was secretly investigating on your kidnapper just so you could be safe in the future."

" Thats why.....there was the picture of Ella...." she choked on her words, after hearing the truth. All this time, her father was only trying to save her and she hated on him.

" Yeah, Eric found out about his investigation and manipulated your father to kill your mother."

Sarang clenched her fist, tears dripping down her face.

" When i found out about his doings, i tried to destroy him....but he somehow escaped...." the lady gave a tired sigh." And that was when i decided to give you Haru, to protect you. But first i had to test on you if you deserved him or not."

The day she decided to save the old lady even when she was running late, came to her mind. So, in the end it was just a test.

" You fully deserved him, Sarang." the lady held her hands lightly, " Im sorry that it was just a test but i had to protect you. You are a kind soul, everything you went through was my fault. I dont know if i can ever be forgave...."

" Dont!" Sarang grabbed her hand, sniffling," if you hadnt found me, i would have never met Haru. He was the best thing that happened to me.....and...." she tried her best not to choke on her words, " i dont think anyone can ever make me happy like him...."

" Oh child!" the lady hugged her tightly, " Dont cry like this, it breaks my heart."

Sarang hugged her back, it was warm and soft which comforted her.

" I hope you can forgive me with this." the lady said once they broke their hug. Sarang became confused by her words, but she turned ahead where she was pointing. There was nothing. " What is it?" looking back at the lady, she had vanished and only an empty space beside. " Wait?? where did you go.....i couldnt even ask your name!!" she said disappointed.

But soft footsteps approached making her turn ahead. The view infront made her jaw drop, a look of pure disbelief all over her face.

" Did you miss me?" his soft voice melted in her ears. Without thinking for a second, she jumped from the bench and hugged him so tight, " Ha-haru!!" she said happily, facing him with delight. " You are back....."

" Yes, and for good." he smiled beautifully, making her heart thump loudly all over again. This time it wasnt a dream. It was all too real. They stared at each others eyes, with a big smile plastered on their faces.

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Yes, i forgive you for this.

.好!. 我不是有意的 这个故事是关于首尔的年轻继承人,他们有自己的秘