goodbye
Mrs Choi
son are you sure about this?
Ian “si-an”
yes mom don’t worry
Mrs Choi
how can I not worry? You’ve never been to korea alone.
Ian “si-an”
I won’t be alone. grandma and grandpa live there.
Mrs Choi
you will be living in the dorms. you won’t have time to see your grandparents
Ian “si-an”
Mom. I will make time, I promise.
Ian “si-an”
as soon as I settle down I will visit them
Ian “si-an”
and I’ll call you everyday if possible
Mrs Choi
school doesn’t start until next week can you leave then
Ian “si-an”
Mom we’re already at the airport
Ian “si-an”
i need to settle down and try to associate with people before the term begins
Mrs Choi
This is the first time being far away from you, my heart is hurting
Ian “si-an”
I wish I can stay close to you mom but it’s time to figure out life on my own
Ian “si-an”
you have done so much for me already, i want to pay you back by studying hard and succeeding
Mrs Choi
My son, I don’t want you to pay me back. I just want you to be happy.
Mrs Choi
are you sure this this the right choice?
Ian “si-an”
living in Canada reminds me of him. I want to feel relief in my heart, and forget about all the bad memories
Ian “si-an”
so yes this is the right choice.
Ian “si-an”
even though you and dad comfort me everyday, it’s still very hard for me. I want to figure this out on my own
Ian “si-an”
when I get better I will return
Ian “si-an”
I don’t want you to see your son all weak and unhelpful.
Ian “si-an”
I will come back stronger and with more will to live
Mrs Choi
which is why it’s so hard for me to let you go.
Mrs Choi
Im afraid you will go down again. It was hard to bring you back up my baby
Mrs Choi
*tears falling down*
Ian “si-an”
*walks up to her*
Ian “si-an”
Thanks to you and dad I got out of that dark hole
Ian “si-an”
i want to go to college and gain more experience
Ian “si-an”
I promise I’ll be okay
Mrs Choi
Promise me you will be okay
Ian “si-an”
I promise I’ll be okay
Mr Choi
Oh I want to be a part of this
Ian “si-an”
Dad? I thought you wouldn’t be able to make it in time.
Mr Choi
How can I not see my son off?
Mr Choi
I love you son take care
Ian “si-an”
I love you too dad, please take care of mom
Mrs Choi
you should know by now that I will be the one taking care of him
Ian “si-an”
Im sorry that I won’t be able to join the fishing competition with you dad
Mrs Choi
Don’t tell him that or he’ll start crying
Mr Choi
don’t worry son I won’t join the competition until you come back
Ian “si-an”
I’ll be back as soon as I can, I love you both
Ian “si-an”
*hugs both of them*
Mr Choi
do you have to take gummy too?
Ian “si-an”
Yes, I need him.
Mrs Choi
Will they allow him in the dorms?
Ian “si-an”
I don’t think so, I might leave him at grandparents or rent an apartment near college
Mrs Choi
I think it’s fine if you leave him at your grandparents but when you can’t handle being separated from him, rent an apartment
Mr Choi
Oh I think it’s time for you to go
Mrs Choi
okay one last hug
Mrs Choi
잘 지내, 사랑해. (take care, I love you.)
Ian “si-an”
*hugs both parents goodbye*
Ian “si-an”
I’ll call you when I land
*IAN IS ON HIS WAY TO KOREA*
Author
Ian will soon begin his journey in Korea, let’s stay with him along the way.
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