＜Episode 144＞ Surprise Battle 4
“Then we will go.”
“yes. okay. Go carefully.”
After dinner the next day.
Si-eun lightly bowed her head, and my mother greeted her as well. He had one in his arms.
It didn’t stop us from going out, but only one of us laughed. For some reason, I think I like Grandma and Grandpa so much.
In any case, we are grateful for that. One waved her hand. Hana also waved her hands, saying “Go!” Does that mean it’s good to go?
We got out of the house safely and moved to the parking lot.
The air outside is cold. It’s winter, and it’s also dark, so it’s natural. It was fortunate that he came wearing a thick coat.
Si-eun also wore a coat. Inside was a sweater and jeans.
A sweater that is large compared to her body gave her a cute charm. The tight-fitting jeans made it look unique.
It’s not a fancy outfit, but it’s eye-catching. After all, she’s a beautiful looking wife whenever I see her.
I went to the parking lot and sat in the driver’s seat.
Si-eun, who sat down in the passenger seat after him, asked a question.
“Have you decided where you are going?”
“Well, I have a place to think about.”
“Where?”
“I know when I go.”
“Yeah, you’ll know when you go.”
Si-eun was so dissatisfied with the way it looked, she let out a groan.
well Literally, it’s a place you know when you go.
I’m afraid of making tea. It is better not to do anything that will be a hint. I shut my mouth and decided to leave.
I started the engine and took the steering wheel.
As I gained experience, I got used to driving. Fear is still ahead when you enter a neighborhood you see for the first time, but this area has been familiar to your eyes for decades. There was nothing to be afraid of.
Even so, my heart was pounding and making a fuss.
The thought of doing a surprise event seemed to have already built up tension.
The way to go is not far. It was less than 10 minutes by car.
What’s around you, and how do you get there? Si-eun, who came from another country, has no way of knowing. Si-eun looked out the window and threw only pointless chatter.
among dogs.
“what? There are only balloons to blow here. Did this ever happen?”
Such sharp criticisms were included.
“Uh, uh. What… … . At that time, does it look like the balloon Hana got from somewhere to play?”
“is it?”
Si-eun paused for a moment.
“There is nothing written on the balloon for that kind of thing… … .”
“Well. Come in later and ask Hana.”
“Can I tell you if I ask?”
Si-eun, who was fed up briefly, quietly put down the balloon. Then, without mentioning again, the chatter continued.
Fortunately, it didn’t seem to have caused much suspicion.
However, the closer she got to her destination, the less Si-eun spoke.
Did you feel a strange sense of déjà vu? Si-eun, who stopped her mouth, put her hand on the window and peered through the scenery outside.
It’s been 3 years since we got married. The proposal was earlier than that. It’s me, when I close my eyes, it comes to mind clearly, but I was worried that it might have faded from Si-eun’s memory.
As a result, it was unnecessary worry.
“Maybe here… … .”
Si-eun muttered like a whisper. It might have been self-talk.
It was arriving soon anyway. Instead of making useless noises, he threw out a single word.
“You would know when you go.”
“… … That’s right.”
Si-eun smiled as if she understood now.
Arrived in a space of memories.
A place where you can see our neighborhood at a glance. Checkpoints known to people who have lived in this area for a long time. A place with a great view, located in the middle of the city center.
And, the stage of today’s surprise event.
Si-eun looked out and smiled broadly.
You might have expected the fact that you would come here. Surprisingly, I guess that wasn’t the case.
Soon, Si-eun snorted.
“It’s shameful.”
“What’s bad?”
“What? Take me to such an important place. You’re humiliating.”
“Why is this hurtful? It’s a meaningful place, so you must bring it.”
“Even so. Where do you drive to this place? Treat me.”
Si-eun keeps adding jokes. I wonder if he wants to hide his excitement, but if so, wouldn’t it be better to hide the smile drawn on his lips first?
In any case, it still seems to be regarded as an ordinary drive. It was just fortunate that he didn’t seem to realize his true intentions.
The time has come to start slowly.
He pointed towards Si-eun, who was smiling like a child.
“honey.”
“Why?”
Si-eun calmly responds. It looked like it was waving its invisible tail like a puppy.
“I think the back of the car is slightly scratched. Can you check it out for a second?”
“What? Scratched?”
“yes. On the way back, I heard a scratching sound.”
“Uh… … .”
It’s a struggle that I don’t know English. The eyes that wondered if it was a lie also flew away.
Of course it was a lie. I was only moving forward while coming, so I didn’t get scratched. All the rumors were a lie.
However, Si-eun does not have a license and is a person who believes in me about things I do not know.
“okay.”
Again, it was the same this time. Not very puzzled, Si-eun got out of the car.
I’m sorry for taking advantage of your strong trust, but this time there is a circumstance. Begging for forgiveness inwardly, he left behind.
It was dark outside because winter had arrived.
Fortunately, this place was lit up by the moon and street lamps, so I could see clearly.
Si-eun stood in the back of the car and started looking around. You’re looking for scratches that don’t even exist.
In the end, he even manipulates his cell phone as if he was trying to shine a flash. Even if you came with a magnifying glass, it wouldn’t be of any use.
Si-eun raised her gaze to me as she spread her palm out to cover the phone. The eyebrows were slowly raised.
“what’s the matter?”
He tilts his head in a suspicious way.
I pointed towards the trunk with a round face.
“I wanted you to look here for a moment.”
“here?”
Si-eun nodded at the sound of the question, and Si-eun’s eyes turned to the trunk.
Looking at the closed trunk, I turn my head left and right to find the scratch… … . Of course it didn’t mean that.
He smiled lightly, then put his hand in his pocket.
Then I pressed the trunk open button on the car key.
The trunk door opens slowly.
At that moment, there was the sound of Si-eun taking a breath.
The colorful balloons waiting inside floated.
The ten balloons hung on the white thread swayed each one as if they wanted to ascend to the sky.
At the same time, the banners hung at both ends in the trunk were also unfolded.
The text on the banner reads [Sieun-ah, congratulations on the eve of your 3rd wedding anniversary].
It was a surprise event for Si-eun that I prepared for myself.
Si-eun looked at the image unfolding in front of her, drowning in the distance. I don’t know, but I was very startled by the sudden sight.
Then Si-eun chuckled and looked up at me. A sense of absurdity was easily read in his eyes.
“What is it?”
Si-eun looked fresh and asked in a charming manner.
I smiled and answered.
“Surprise~”
“What is a surprise?”
Perhaps it was funny that he extended his words, so Si-eun imitated it with a broad smile. It was also cute, so I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Si-eun and I, looking at each other and creating a bigger smile.
Anyway, it seemed that neither of us was an idiot.
Si-eun barely smiled and opened her mouth.
“Isn’t there anything you do the day before, not the day before?”
“There is no law that says no. Honey is quick-witted, so she said this would be the only way to surprise her.”
“Even though… … .”
“What do you think? surprised?”
When asked playfully, Si-eun snorted.
“I did it a few times.”
He seems to have been suspicious of it several times.
“Just like when I suddenly went to my room. When I got there, I didn’t code and was on the bed. Besides, I was very suspicious of you asking me to go for a drive out of nowhere.”
“Uh, uh… … . okay?”
“okay. Still, I didn’t know you’d do something like this the day before.”
“Well, then that’s a surprise success.”
Si-eun let out a small laugh.
“Are you going to turn this into a success?”
“It is important to have a positive mindset in life.”
“what.”
Then he stabbed me in the side with his index finger. It was a disgruntled ‘cock’.
Anyway, I didn’t expect it. Wouldn’t it be nice to consider it a success? It’s more enjoyable for me, and there’s nothing to lose as a Si-eun.
Well, whether it’s a success or not, we can leave that aside for now.
I don’t plan on going home like this. Here, another surprise event existed. Even though it wasn’t great, it wasn’t all that hard to prepare. I wanted to reveal it right away.
One arm wrapped around Si-eun’s back.
“It’s not that huge. Actually, I have one more thing to show you.”
Si-eun’s eyes widened.
“Are you there again?”
“yes. It’s been a while since I’ve used it.”
“Have you tried it? no way… … .”
I took out only one word, but I feel like I just noticed it. The corners of Si-eun’s lips also rose upward again.
After patting Si-eun on the back, he walked forward.
Approaching the front of the trunk, I unwrapped the string on the banner. When I unfolded the banner folded in half and turned it over, it was quite large.
I hung it over the trunk door again and hung it long. It looked like a screen.
Then he pulled out something he had hidden in one side of the trunk.
Si-eun looked up at me as I stood next to her holding it. Like a baby bird looking for food, with its eyes shining brightly.
“I see what it is. Why is that again?”
Si-eun glanced at the two objects in my hand and asked.
In line with this, I also looked at the objects in my hands.
What I brought was a white envelope and a mini-beam projector powered by an auxiliary battery.
“Even in the old days, we asked to send and receive letters, but we ended up not writing them again and again.”
“That’s what I usually do when I write letters face to face… … Because I’m a little shy.”
“right. So I wrote it after a long time and tried to read it. But I was shy too, so I thought it would be better to prepare a video letter instead of reading it myself.”
“Ahaha… … .”
Si-eun covered her mouth and let out a bitter smile.
“I know. It’s good that I wrote you a letter after a long time. If you shoot it with a projector… … It reminds me of when we watched a movie together and it will be fun.”
“right?”
I’m glad that you like it. He returned a grin and turned on the projector.
There is no place to fix it, so I have to hold the projector myself. Even the wind was blowing lightly, so the banner acting as a screen was also waving.
It is very inconvenient to look at, but thanks to this, I realized that the event was being held outdoors. Si-eun also watched the connection process without complaining whether she had a similar feeling.
When the connection was completed, a thumbnail of my upper body appeared on the screen.
I played the video while trying to ignore Si-eun, who was fed up.
The video letter started.
“Si-eun. Long time no see.”
“What a long time ago.”
Si-eun is betting on other porridge with a smiling face. Of course, it means that it has been a long time since we greeted each other through a letter.
It’s kind of awkward to see this. Unlike the last time I read Si-eun in front of her, her freshness and shyness have been fully conveyed.
It’s only slightly embarrassing if you realize it. It was too late to turn it off anyway, so I had to bite my lips.
“It’s our 3rd wedding anniversary this time, so I wanted to do something new. On our first wedding anniversary, there was a training camp. The second time, we ate without problems. This time, I thought that we should prepare differently.”
“Last year and last year were all good, huh?”
At this moment, I thought Si-eun would add a word. It was a godsend to have an appropriate time period while filming. I took the time to answer.
“I would be happy if that was the case.”
At the same time, in the video, I also smiled broadly and added more words.
“Then the letter came to mind. I’ve been wanting to write a letter for a long time, but in the end I didn’t. I think it would be fun if we really exchanged this time.
I also write letters. Take a video like this. I bought some things and prepared for an event. I don’t know how. I can’t help but look at you with a disappointing expression… … I wish it wasn’t.”
“Idiot. It cannot be.”
In a happy tone, Si-eun gives an answer rather than an answer.
The video letter goes into the main body.
“It’s been three years since I’ve been married to my sweetheart. I was so happy that we spent time together. Even if I can’t say anything but these words because I don’t have enough vocabulary. Really, seriously.”
“I was happy too.”
“okay?”
I’m just glad you were happy. If you become a husband who brightens up your wife’s life, you won’t be afraid of anything in the world.
In the video, I cleared my throat.
“Congratulations in front of a lot of people and becoming a couple. You’ll soon have a baby on your honeymoon. Take care of the sweetheart who is having a baby. After one comes out into the world, we take care of one together… … .
Looking back, all the paths I have walked so far are precious. I am very grateful to the people who supported me and the people who helped me.
How can I enjoy such a pleasant everyday life for the rest of my life? I think you are a blessed person. I thought it was all thanks to the honey.”
“no. It’s thanks to you, honey.”
He barely answered and bit his lip. He seemed to be holding on to something.
With a hand that did not hold the projector, he wiped Si-eun’s back.
“I want my honey to be able to spend each day happily, preciously, and happily with me.
When hard times come, you endure in my arms. Good things are accepted with a smile. … … As promised before.”
okay. Just like the promise I made to Si-eun before we got married.
This time, Si-eun’s voice did not follow. Si-eun’s eyes narrowed as he glanced sideways. Although it was not clear because it was dark, there was water in the corners of his eyes.
“Living is no big deal. There will be no aliens coming in tomorrow or the Earth will collide with an asteroid. From now on, it will be an extraordinary time.
Still, like I said before.
Let’s live a normal life together.”
“yes… … .”
Si-eun’s answer was trembling even more.
There was already a lot of weeping in his voice.
It must mean that my promise was so happy.
The video letter will soon be the last. A closing remark follows.
“In the end, I thought about what to say. No matter how much I think about it, that’s all. It’s a natural thing to say, but
… … .
I love you.
… … .
This letter ends here. There are a few more stories I want to tell. In the future, I want to do it while exchanging letters. So, from now on, let’s reply to each other.
hi. honey.”
The video ended with a shy greeting. The screen went blank again.
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My voice from the projector also stopped, so we shouldn’t be able to hear anything around us.Of course not.
Beside me, Si-eun was weeping softly.
He threw the beam projector he was holding into the trunk and stood in front of Si-eun. Si-eun, who covered her eyes and sighed, felt very moved.
Fortunately, he doesn’t appear to be crying out loud. Still, a few tears must have flowed.
After a while, Si-eun released her hand and looked up at me.
His eyes were bloodshot, and there were small drops of water on the corners of his eyes.
“thank you.”
“Thank you for what.”
I guess I’ve noticed that you’re trying to just laugh. Si-eun’s gratitude continued.
“Even while preparing in various ways, you hid it hard so that I wouldn’t be found out. I worked hard to please you. Aren’t you going to thank me?”
“done. You should do something like this It’s an anniversary that comes once a year.”
Si-eun sniffled at my story.
“I forgot 100 days.”
“… … .”
You’re still kidding me with that.
Seeing me in embarrassment, Si-eun showed a playful smile.
“honey.”
“yes. why?”
When asked, Si-eun tilted her head slightly.
“I want to see the scenery like the old days.”
“okay? If you want to see it, you should see it. It’s a request from my pretty wife, but I can’t help it.”
“what.”
He was about to stab him in the side again, so he sneaked away. As if it was unpleasant, Si-eun clicked her tongue as if telling me to listen. So, it’s pretty random.
Anyway, I walked near the railing with Si-eun.
Holding hands tightly, with slow steps, one step at a time.
I stand in front of the railing and look out over it.
Glowing signs and colorful neon signs. People passing by and cars running on the road. Taking a step back from the bustling world and exploring the city seemed like a kind of art.
“long time no see.”
Si-eun, who had regained her composure, let out a relaxed feeling.
“I know. long time no see. At that time, it was summer when I proposed.”
“yes. right. Here, the honeymoon proposed to me. Very cool.”
“I don’t know if it was cool or not.”
“It was great. At least for me.”
So I’ll be happy to accept it. He held on to a smirk.
“The scenery is beautiful.”
Si-eun then mumbled softly.
“Honey is prettier.”
“You are beautiful every day.”
“Because you are beautiful every day.”
“I don’t know. I won’t listen.”
Then, it is served with a mask that covers the ears. A sincere compliment though. Is it this cool?
He smiled and walked over to Si-eun’s back.
Inside the coat, Si-eun was put in a wide range.
“what?”
Si-eun, who was suddenly held by me, exclaimed with excitement. As if he had expected this to happen, there was no sign of surprise at all.
He hugged Si-eun in her arms even tighter and teased her.
“It’s cold, so I want to hug you.”
“Ugh.”
“You don’t like it? I want to keep hugging you.”
I asked the question with a nuanced nuance.
Then Si-eun.
“I don’t know. Honey, do what you want.”
He answered with an endless grunt.
do it my way Then it means wanting to hug you for a few days. Do you really want that?
Well, at least I don’t hate it.
I smiled bitterly and decided to hug Si-eun, who was not honest.
Under the moonlight and starlight that illuminates us.
Si-eun and I continued a warm hug for a long time.
The noise of the city was the background music, and the scenery unfolding in front of us was the audience seats.
Even if we felt each other’s heartbeats without saying a word, we were just happy.
Until the moment the curtain falls, may this happy feeling never cease.
It was the only thing I dreamed of.