7 eight: A small letter to Lina

*Dear Lina,

I know it's a little weird to you but I have to say this to you. I can't say these words when you stood in front of me. That's why I chose the path to share my feelings with you. I know you will be surprised but please accept the reality. I am not Rumi. My name is Kim Dae Ju. I am from "EXTREME BOYS". I know you have a hidden feelings for me. And your attraction makes me come to you. Haha, I was kidding. I also couldn't accept it when I discovered myself in your husband's body at first. Do you remember about the accident? When he was driving a taxi and I was a normal passenger of his taxi? It happened that day. When I opened my eyes, I found myself in this body. I don't know if you will believe me or not but it's true. I opened my eyes and there was you beside me. You were really beautiful! You were looking like an angel. Do you want to know why? I saw a dream before I came into this body. And there was a fairy. You just look like that fairy. So, I thought I died and I went to heaven where there were so many angels like you.

But, alas! The truth was different. My soul had been swapped with your husband's body. I left my normal life when I was 17. But I gained it again. I don't know if you're believing it or not but I am really Dae Ju whose body is lying in the central hospital for the past two months now. The man every girl wants. I know I am a narcissist but it was true which is not true anymore.

Lina, can you ever imagine how could your husband change that much just after one accident? Did you ever think about it? I am not sure if you're thinking about it. Did you remember how strange I was acting when I woke up? I kept saying that I am Kim Dae Ju but nobody believes me. How can anyone believe me when I myself can't believe it?

Since then I have tried to act as your husband. Though I tried to push myself away from you, I kept coming close to you and end up falling for you. Do you remember the night when I kissed you? Yes, it was me too. It was nice. You tasted like strawberry. I should not mention these. However, I love you. I really love you. I never met a girl like you in my life. Why you are so beautiful, kind-hearted, sweet, cute, gentle, adorable? I met so many women but I never saw anyone like you. You cared for me though you didn't know it was me. Though you think of me as your husband, it was always you who stayed by my side and cared for me since I came here. Should I tell you the truth? Or not? I am really confused but let me tell you the truth. Please don't get a huge shock. I know it's very bad news for you so if there's a couch or bed or chair, please sit on it and read the rest.

Your husband, Rumi died in a car accident two years ago. Do you remember the day when you get the news about him? Doctors told you that they can't save him. Then, you and Jheong Woo took him to a magician who used to do black magic. Ah! Jheong Woo! I am sure he gave you the idea! Why you listened to him? She was summoning your husband's soul but the reality was something else. He was actually summoning an evil soul who was chasing Rumi since he was 14. She came into his body and start living a very normal life with you.

You guys think that she gives your husband a second chance? It was not. Think about it. In those two years, you kept getting hurt by him. Did you ever think why? Why you had to bear him like that? Why did he keep behaving with you like that? Do you think Rumi never loved you? Then, you are wrong. He also loved you before he died. He confessed his feelings not towards you but towards Jheong Woo. And he told me this.

Yes, he knows the truth and he also admits it. He told me that I should tell you the truth. But I have zero level's confidence when I went to you and wanted to tell you the truth. That's why finding no other way, I am writing this to you.

Now, let me tell you some serious talk. I don't know when you will read this but it will be good if you find it sooner and read it. Do you remember the night when I fall on the ground in front of our house? It was not because I was sick or weak. It was because of that evil soul. It wanted to come back in this body. But I will never let this happen since I can't see you suffer anymore. I wanted to protect you no matter what. That's why I went to the hujr who lives near the mosque. He gave me a bottle of holy water and told me to pour some water in my bathtub. I followed what he told me to do. But you know how difficult to handle so much pressure? That's why I forgot it and then it happens. Do you remember the scary night when I came home late and you didn't let me in? I don't think you forget this. I was too harsh on you. Actually, I passed out before coming home and when I opened my eyes, I found myself on the bed. I went to you but when you were acting like you saw a monster, I feel something fishy. After that, you left home.

Lina, do you think I can be that scary? It wasn't me. It was that soul who came into this body. I wasn't controlling this body, it was. It wanted to finish both of us as we are its enemy. Really, please believe me. I am not lying. I know I lied to you many times but this time, I am telling you the truth. I wanted to save you but I failed. I don't know how are you now and where are you now. But I wish you will never come back after what I did to you. I know it was not me but, if I would have more careful, then it would never happen to you. So, I don't want to meet with you again though I miss you so much. And I will, always.

I wanted to finish my life but that jerk saves my life. Why he kept saving my life, I don't know but he is a true friend. He is a nice guy. I really owe him a lot. But, I miss my mom, dad, sister and my brothers. I really wanted to go back into my body but I don't know how I could go. But, I am also afraid what will happen if I go back and leave you alone with the evil again? I don't want to. Can you tell me what can I do now? Oh, how can you tell that now? You're not by my side anymore.

Believe me, Lina! I didn't want to hurt you. I never wanted to. I tried to tell you the truth many times. But I failed again and again but now I realized that I am hurting you more by not telling the truth. So, I decided to confess to you. Can you ever forgive me? If I was you then maybe I will never forgive me. But you are different. I know you will forgive me. But I don't want your forgiveness. I want your security which I failed to give you. So, I decided to go far from you. Will that be alright? I am sure you will. And you will stay safe. So, don't search for me. I can't guarantee your security and also my destiny. I am sure destiny dragged me here to protect you from the evil. And I am going to do this now. If I have to stuck in this. body for my whole life, I will do that for you.

I don't know when you will read this, but please forgive me though I don't deserve it. I will leave this house now so you can live happily and safely here.

Love you, Lina. Though I am not worthy of getting back your love I will never forget you. You will always stay inside my heart, forever. I wish I could be your real husband one day!

Lots of love from Kim Dae Ju*

He stopped writing and closed the diary. He found it in the living room when he was cleaning the room. It was quite dirty and so he thought he should clean it. When he finds it, he got the idea and he starts writing a letter to Lina. He went to upstairs and kept the diary in its original place.

[In the police station]

"We can take a look at CCTV footage, right?" the detective told to his assistant. "Yes, Did you ask him when she left home? If you know about it, then it will be easy for us." his assistant said.

"Yes, I requested for the clips and I think I got it." saying this he turned on his computer screen. He checked his mail and there was some footage of that day when Lina left home. It was near 7 am of the morning. She came outside from the home. Her face was not clear on the footage. Detective Park and his assistant were watching where she was heading to.

"Ah! She changed the path! We need different clips." saying this he mailed by requesting for more CCTV footage of the whole city to the Cyber team. After about ten minutes later he got what he wants. He and his assistant kept checking them one by one. Finally, they found a clip in which Lina was seen. In that video, her face was clearly seen. She was looking helpless, hopeless and it could be understandable that she even didn't know where she would go.

"Wait! Wait! Pause here!" his assistant said to him. Both of them were sitting on chairs. Mr. Park was sitting in front of the computer and his assistant was sitting just beside him.

"What?" he paused the video and asked.

"Look at her face. What's wrong with her?" he asked. Mr. Park takes a look at it and zoomed on her face.

"What? What're these marks?" he looked at his assistant and asked. His eyes were full of suspect. His assistant makes a face as he doesn't know anything.

"He said he was harsh in her." he was talking about Dae Ju and was finding the truth.

"Don't tell me that..... Whoa! That's why he was faltering! It was not actually a quarrel between them! It was actually....Ah! How could he do this? I will not spare him!" he said and stood up.

"What?" his assistant asked him as he couldn't get him.

"Yes, when I asked him that how harsh he was on her and what he did to her, he didn't reply! Now, I understand why he couldn't tell something! Because he was the culprit! Lina was the victim! Ah! Seriously! I never imagined that!" he was going crazy out of anger. His patience level broke as he could guess the truth.

Dae Ju cleaned the whole house. He was gonna leave the place forever. He decided that he will never come back here. He doesn't belong here. He will go far from here though he didn't set his destination yet. He was changing his clothes and at that time, someone knocked at the door. He thought Lina came back. So he rushed to the door while buttoning his shirt. But when he opened the door he felt disappointed.

"You have to come with us." saying this he entered inside and went to him. He took his both hands and handcuffed them.

"Mr. Rumi! You are under arrest."