＜Episode 81＞ Gifts and Letters
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Monday night after a weekend dinner with Sohye.Si-eun poked out something wrapped and said:
“what?”
“gift.”
It sounded like it was normal.
Well, it looks like a gift. Vinyl with a repeating white heart pattern on a red background. Gift wrapping is something that comes to mind often.
The size seemed quite large. No, it was more of an elongated shape on one side rather than a big one. I can’t get a sense of what I’ve heard.
What gift suddenly? I wanted to dispel my doubts quickly, but it seemed that it would be right to receive a gift first.
I accepted what was in Si-eun’s hand. When I heard it in person, it was light in weight for its size. When you put pressure on your fingers, you can feel the softness inside. What is it?
“Can I rip it off?”
“yes.”
Si-eun answered with an expressionless face. There was no shame whatsoever. Does that mean you have to check it out in front of your eyes?
I was curious about the contents, so I wanted to open it up too. I’ve got permission, so that’s fine. I immediately applied force to the point where it was glued and tore it off.
There were several items lying inside.
A neck pillow made of a material that looks quite luxurious. And the wrist pad for keyboard and mouse, soft enough to suck your fingers in.
“Baby, you’re always sitting in front of your computer. Then I thought it would put a strain on my wrist. I know I sometimes get up and stretch. But I was worried, so I bought it.”
Si-eun continued explaining with a soft smile.
“Besides, sometimes you sleep on your desk. Then it will be bad for your back and your body will ache. I wish I could sleep on a neck pillow. I bought it too.”
“Well.”
Si-eun is always watching me in my room. You must have seen them often twisting or turning their necks and releasing them by rotating their wrists.
Is it because of this stretch? Even though I was always on the computer, I never felt uncomfortable.
But it won’t be like this forever. It is said that carpal tunnel syndrome, neck disc, and lumbar disc are permanent occupational diseases of programmers.
Si-eun must have been worried about it in her heart. Perhaps the reason for giving such a sudden gift was due to these concerns.
Si-eun continues to worry.
Sadness, shyness, and loveliness. All these emotions blend together and make my heart pound. An indescribable feeling of happiness swirls throughout my body.
Expression was replaced by laughter.
“thank you.”
When she smiled, Si-eun smiled as well.
After that, Si-eun moved the presents on my lap one by one on the desk. Then, he gently sat down on it. It was a sitting posture on his lap, which had increased in frequency since recently.
When I wrapped one arm around her and gave her strength, me and Si-eun became even tighter. Si-eun accepted it without any sign of escaping.
“But what gift?”
“Yeah… … .”
While answering my question, Si-eun involuntarily shut her mouth.
“Is it?”
“no. just.”
It wasn’t even more natural to pretend.
He laughed and said it as a joke.
“Sometimes a cheating man suddenly comes home with a bouquet of flowers. I feel sorry for my wife.”
“… … Are you saying that I must have cheated on you now?”
Si-eun asks with a sharp tone. I think the joke was a bit funny. He reached out his hand on the side he wasn’t holding and stroked his long hair.
“It’s a joke. He doesn’t know how to look at me.”
“huh.”
It was a sound that clearly showed dissatisfaction. But for a while. Soon, Si-eun inflated her cheeks and said.
“I just bought it out of concern. He is someone I will be with for the rest of my life.”
That’s right. They would become a couple and form a family. I don’t know when it will be, but I would have a child. As my husband and father, I am not strong enough to use it.
“I’ll be careful. So that you don’t get hurt and you don’t get sick.”
“okay. Be careful. I’ll hit you wherever you come.”
“It would be more painful… … .”
“If you don’t want to get sick, take care of yourself.”
“okay.”
As I don’t enjoy going out, I wonder if I’ll get hurt. Even if an injury occurs, it is unlikely that Si-eun will hit him. Rather, you’d only be by my side with tears in your eyes.
Wasn’t it like that last vacation, when you caught a bad cold?
“thank you.”
As I hugged her even tighter with various emotions, Si-eun wrung her body as if it was tickling.
“Actually, I was originally going to give you perfume.”
“okay?”
“yes. I didn’t know what gift to give a man to like him, so I asked a friend. Then they said it would be nice to give them perfume as a gift.”
“Perfume.”
I don’t usually wear perfume. Skin and lotion are applied, but perfume is used purely for the purpose of making people look good. For me, who did not approach me in the first place, it only added to the annoyance.
In this sense, I was much happier to receive something practical, such as a neck pillow or wrist pad.
“by the way.”
After a brief break, Si-eun turned her head and rubbed her cheek against my chest. A soft, tickling sensation creeps into my chest.
Then, Si-eun stopped moving and continued to speak softly.
“I really like the scent I can smell from him now. So it couldn’t be.”
“You say I smell?”
“okay.”
well I don’t know if it smells. Well, there is a possibility that you can smell the body wash you use in the shower. Or it could be the scent of fabric softener that Si-eun puts in while washing.
But if it’s that kind of scent, there’s no way Si-eun would particularly appreciate it.
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My body odor that no one knows, including myself… … Does it feel good to Si-eun?He buried his nose in Si-eun’s neck and said.
“You smell good too.”
“I wear perfume.”
I get it.
Si-eun smiled at me with only her taste buds becoming cool again.
“It’s Chuseok from tomorrow.”
“I know.”
He answered while looking at the desk calendar next to the monitor.
This year’s Chuseok holiday is from Tuesday to Thursday. To this miraculous schedule, the professors responded by giving lectures Monday-Friday. After all, there is not much difference because there is always a lack of classes.
“Are you going home tomorrow?”
“I’m leaving early tomorrow morning. I made a reservation too. Are you?”
“I am in the morning. I looked for it late, but there was a seat.”
“I’m glad.”
“Actually, I was thinking of going today. I even got a present like this, so I thought it was a good thing I didn’t go.”
“… … I know.”
Si-eun answered with an ambiguous moxibustion in the dark.
There was no way of knowing what that meant.
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When I woke up the next morning, Si-eun was gone.
I remember hearing a faint noise in the morning. It was probably around that time that Si-eun started preparing to go out. That’s because there aren’t many buses going home. I must have been tired from waking up early.
I also have to go home soon. A route that takes the subway, transfers to a bus, and then goes back to the subway.
As the day goes on, people will burst into it. It seems like it will never be a comfortable journey.
With that thought in mind, I sighed and went to wash up.
On the table, I saw a small envelope placed on it.
As I got closer, I noticed that the envelope was written in pretty font [To. Hwimin] was written on it. There was no need to worry about who the owner of the writing was. That’s Si Eun
He shook his head and picked up the envelope.
The entrance was left open as I had in mind to read. When I opened the envelope to check it, there were two folded pieces of pink stationery inside.
Yesterday, he even prepared a present out of nowhere. I wonder what the wind has been like lately.
He carefully took out the letter and read it.
[From. Si Eun.
hello. My name is Si-eun Yoo. … … I’ve never written a letter before, so I don’t know how to start. Can I do it halfway as usual?]
So, did you mean to use it as a respectful language? What’s the use of asking me questions while writing a letter in the first place?
A bitter laugh flowed from the beginning. Continue reading with a smile on your face.
[I don’t think I’ve ever talked to him in writing instead of verbally. There was a time when I left a post-it on my way home. It was more of a warning message than a letter.
So this is the first letter I’m writing. I try to write down all the things I haven’t been able to say before. Don’t laugh at me later Then I don’t think I’ll be able to write a letter anymore.]
In the digital age, it’s a bit funny to write a letter. The writing that was written down with the pen pressed down was not particularly cute.
From then on, I would like to receive letters from time to time. I closed my eyes, thinking not to make fun of the letter.
[I mean. I think meeting you is a really great miracle.
Until then, I was always working hard both at part-time jobs and at school. Studying was hard, and it was hard to cut down on wasting money.
Coming here and starting to live… … Because he takes care of every single one. I was able to realize that a space called home is a place to sleep and rest.
The bed is also soft. If there are any inconveniences, I try to fix them right away. You can also eat a lot of rice. No, I don’t eat a lot… … It’s a letter and I can’t edit it. Anyway, it was.]
Next to it was a picture of a rabbit-like character sweating profusely. It’s true that she eats a lot, though that’s one of Si-eun’s cute points. I don’t think you want to admit it.
He chuckled and lowered his gaze.
[It became even more so after we started dating. Up until now, I have always lived alone to relieve loneliness. I felt that she was so happy just to be by my side.
I wish I’d paid more attention to me than just the computer, but no, that’s okay. Because I have no desire to disturb myself. I’ll figure it out and get your attention. In a way that does not interfere as much as possible.
And I mean. When I just moved in, I was very blunt. These days, he has become so much more playful. It’s not that I don’t like it… … Sometimes… … Too… … not. Do whatever you like Because now is much better than before.]
There are times when, well, there are times when he acts mischievously toward Si-eun because his playfulness has grown. Still, Si-eun didn’t seem to like it very much. I said this myself, so there won’t be any problem if I treat you like I do now.
The letter goes towards the end.
[Are we getting married now?
I’m worried that taking a woman like me as my wife will make her happy.
I’ve been working hard on my own. He has no ability compared to himself, he has a timid personality, and not to mention money.
I will do my best to become a wife that suits you. I will study more cooking and clean up more thoroughly. When he starts going to work, he doesn’t get irritated or irritated even when he comes back late… … I will.
So what I want to say is.
… … .
I love you.
… … I did this because I really wanted to tell you.
I’ll finish it now. Have a good Chuseok and see you again. Let’s not talk about letters.
hi.]
In an instant, my body trembled.
I felt like I had lost my balance at every lovely word. Holding the letter, I put my weight on the chair and supported it. It was only natural that the corners of his lips went up.
Honest words written by a loved one for me.
There is no one who cannot be touched by a letter filled with such sincerity.
I smile like that and take the letter to the room.
I belatedly remembered that there was a second page.
After finishing the last greeting, why is there a second page?
I checked the second chapter with my doubts.
[PS]
Yesterday was our 100th. I know?]