THE HEART PILLAR 3 KNIGHTS

Let's Me Know That You Loved Me (2)

" Can't you guys stay here any longer ? ", Teddy stared at his four best friends full of entreaties.

" Yes.we have all agreed, in three days we will return to Indonesia. To you ... our best friend ", Mandala represents the other three people answering that question.

" While the wives will go around looking for souvenirs.we will all spend time continuing to be with you" Arjuna chimed in.

" Yes.yeah..yeah...thank you very much, you are indeed the best friend I have ever had", Teddy smiled widely.

" Tonight, you rest, tomorrow we go to your house. We'll play cards and chess again like we used to .... ".

" But not with a shirtless bet" Bramastya interrupted Ardanu's words quickly.

And the five middle-aged men were laughing together, in a patter of happiness. They were once young, bound in a close and sincere friendship. Now the friendship is getting closer after being tested by various events. The quality of sincerity is evident and real warms the relationship. Not only are there happy moments, but embrace each other also in grief.

" lady... ", Love is approaching Hana. " I'll talk to Hyoriin first.. Can you wait a minute ?".

" We're tired, boys, you young people. Tomorrow we the wives want to shop. You're the same Namu again yes ", Hana refused her daughter's request. " Where the hell is he... Nammu ... Namu's... ".

" Yes Auntie ". Namu who was still talking to Lee and several other young men came over, fulfilling Hana's call.

" You're coming home the same love again huh. He chatted with Hyoriin for a while ".

" Siaaaaap Auntie ".

" Uwuu maniiisnya.". ", and Hana was no less cute appealed to Namu's behavior. A pinch of affection was landed on the tip of the nose soaring the sweet niece

Love pouts a little at my mother's behavior. And he hurried to walk up to Hyoriiin who was still sitting talking at a table surrounded by some of his female friends.

" Love ... I've been wanting to talk to you. Sorry I just said hello ".

" It's okay .. 'will only be queen for a day. Congratulations on your marriage. You preceded me turned out ".

" Yes .. ha. ha. ha. ha. ha. I hope after this you are the one who immediately follows ". Hyoriin let out a laugh, this time feeling so light without coercion.

" Heii yes!, but the one who got the flower is Namu oppa. How dong .... ", Love chuckles at feeling so funny.

" Yes also yes ... ah already, hopefully you two can quickly get a partner and soon be able to catch up with me married. Oh yeah, it's still a long time here ? " .

" I don't think so, the day after that I have to go back to Indonesia. There's a lot of work to be done ", regret Love.

" But Namu's brother is still one week away ".

" Don't equate ... he's boss ".

" Waaah .. Yes too. Eh... I help persuade you, let the big boss give permission. Later we go to Jeju together ... yes ? how ? ".

Love laughed a little while shaking her hand. Giving a sign of rejection to Hyoriin who was currently looking at him expectantly.

" Hyoriin. Brother Lee is a very good person ... definitely will be nothing ".

Suddenly Hyoriin hugged Love, like she was muffling her own fears. And those words of Love made her a little comfortable.

" You already know the story ", asked Hyoriin.

Love nodded while rubbing the bride's back. Meanwhile Hyoriin seemed to be pulling and exhaling long.

" You're great .. Great, I have to learn from you ".

" Learn what? .. What do you mean Love ". Hyoriin sighed in her embrace and looked at the pair of girl eyes before her.

" Maybe ... I .. will soon do what you do ".

" You mean ? .... ", Hyoriin remained confused.

" Yes..married for the happiness of parents ".

The two women were silent for a moment, then threw a faint smile at each other. It seems they understand each other.

" I think I'm the only one like this. I didn't expect..... ".

" Well, how else, I live in Indonesia, where people care a lot about other people's business. Having a twenty-seven-year-old girl who is single, of course they are very bored has become a gossip every time ".

The pointy-eyed Hyoriin slightly widened both of her eyelids, in shock. But a moment later the two women then smiled at each other ironically. Love shrugged his shoulders, impressed resigned.

" Have your lover also died ? just like me ".

" No.. I don't even have a boyfriend yet ".

" Is it because you're waiting for someone's heart ? ", asked Hyoriin again. This woman really could not help her feelings.

" Ammm... Maybe I don't understand my own feelings ". Love seems doubtful, and indeed it is worried by its own feelings.

" Aaaaah. If it were for me .. everything is already done. View ..... ", hyoriin rubbed his chin towards Lee who appeared to be talking while drinking a glass of champagne. " He's pretty good-looking too?.. And again, he's already loved me a lot. Maybe .. ah' no.. sure, yeah sure... I'll fall in love with her too, right? ". Hyoriin chuckled at the end of her sentence.

" Yes... I hope you will soon love completely Hyoriin ".

" Yes, I hope you are too. Or. You just fall in love with my sister. Oppa Namu yes....... ". Suddenly Hyoriin exclaimed, her voice sounding a little hoarse. Apparently, this woman had begun to be affected by the alcohol content of the champagne she drank.

" You're getting drunk, miss. It's gonna be bad for your first night ".

But the words of Love are not at all noticed by Hyoriin. He took another sip of the golden drink.

" Brother .... Hyoriin started to get drunk. Can you get Lee here ? ".

Namu moved quickly to Lee who was still busy talking with some of his friends. Whispering slowly at the young man, the two turned to the direction where Hyoriin was still sitting with Love. Meanwhile, one by one Hyoriin's female friends were saying goodbye.

After shaking hands with each other, one by one Lee's male friends followed farewell. Now Lee and Namu walk to the table where Hyoriin and Love are still sitting.

" I'm going to have another drink.it's my wedding day .... ", Hyoriin began to munch and again took a sip of the alcoholic liquid from her glass.

Love took a quick step, called the waiter and asked to get rid of all the glasses and drinking bottles that were still on the table.

" Aigoo.... You guys are!!!... This is my wedding day. Why take it away .. I still want to drink it again ".

" It's ... already.. later we drink again. Now it was... ".

" Promise?!!!", Hyoriin's voice sounded excited in contrast to her eyes that I didn't shine.

" Come on. We go home" Lee persuaded. But Hyoriin did not budge, the woman was even face down on the table.

" Do you need Lee's help ? ", Namu offered.

" He never let himself get drunk like this. Just .... while being depressed .. ", Lee's voice sounded sad.

The man opened his suit, then slid onto Hyooriin's soft, open white back. This man, affectionately, sat next to his wife, stroking her hair with tenderness. Then came a thin but ironic smile.

" I love you so much, baby. Maybe even when you've found your other love again, when you're leaving me, when this is all over..... if I could stop loving you at that point ".

The words were so sincere and beautiful, yet the tone conveyed was so painful. Lee Mong Ryong who loves unconditionally, does not need answers, does not need replies. Perhaps in this man's heart was already so full of his love for Hyoriin, that there was already no place for any other kind of feeling.

" Namu yaa hyungnim.. Can you help me ask the valet officer for my car ? I'll carry Hyoriin .. ".

" Of course ", Namu immediately responded. " You wait here first. Let the car be ready first ". Namu rushed out of the hall as soon as he received a parking valet card and car keys from Lee.

" bae ... ", Love tries to divert the sadness that emanates clearly in Lee's eyes. " Look at me, Hyoriin said, she was very lucky to have a handsome husband and had loved her so much. And he said he would definitely fall in love with you ".

" He must have been drunk when he said that...... ", Lee smiled wryly.

" Wasn't the drunk man telling the truth ? ".

" Oh yeah .. ha. ha. ha. ha. you're right ", Lee laughed, but that bitterness..... Love can feel it too.

" Come ... the car is ready ", Namu's call from across the room diverts the atmosphere.

Lee swiftly carried Hyoriin's body. In her lean the woman looks dappled with a pair of tightly clenched eyes. While Love helped bring the bride's shoes.

The three people did not say much while in the elevator. They were like they were drowning in the berserkness of each other's minds. Even when I was in front of the lobby. Namu only occasionally spoke in direction as Lee carried Hyoriin's body and placed it slowly on the coachman beside the driver.

" Thank you very much ... for all of her", Lee gave a very tight hug to Namu. " We ... are very grateful to you .. ", and Lee's pair of teary eyes are full of haru.

The car slowly drove away, leaving Namu and Love still standing glued to look at him. It was early evening, and the cold autumn wind was stirring and stroking the open skin of Love's shoulders. The girl hurriedly put on her coat while slightly grinding her teeth from the cold.

" We're going home now yeah ".

Love also nods to accept Namu's invitation. The two waited for their car to arrive. Love frowned when she realized there was no longer a driver who would pick them up.

" You brought this car yourself ? do you know the way ? ", doubt Love when Namu looks so confident receiving the keys to the vehicle that is now ready to wait for them.

" If stray ... ask Google. Or ... call Mr.Choi.beres ".

" Yeah ... ". Love is still in disbelief. But he kept getting into the vehicle.

" We'll enjoy the full moon tour ".

" What is that ? ", love looks very curious.

" We are going to Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the tourist attractions in Seoul which is also known as Gyeongbok Palace, it is the largest of the Five Palaces built in Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. There's a Chuseok festival .. You must like ".

" Ouuh oppa. Why do we see what's there ? ", Love looks so excited.

" There are traditional music events, Mr. Choo said there will be lantern festivals as well. Because the Chinese state took part this time " .

" Youw.... Daebak... eh is my pronunciation correct ? ".

Namu did not answer, he touched the nose of Love with anxiety. And stay focused on holding the wheel of that vehicle. Of course with an occasional look at the digital map that guides it. Meanwhile, Love is very passionate, it is very unhelpful with all forms of worry and also his over-exciting behavior. But Namu just smiled with anxiety, the thing he missed so much for almost a week is back.

" Waaaaah ...... ".

" Husss.. Don't be tacky ".

Namu held the girl's arm with a gentle jolt. They arrived at the Gyeongbokgung palace, in a large open courtyard that was now equipped with a large stage in the middle. There were already many people who circled the stage, listening to the soft music flowing.

" I don't understand the language .. but this music is beautiful. Like being in the heyday of the Joseon dynasty huh ".

" Don't be noisy ".

Love wants to protest Namu's attitude which always forbids this. But the music that plays with a high note sounds so grand and as if hypnotizing Love to go back to silence and enjoy it. The girl was completely transfixed, enchanted. He stood as if obeying swept away by the deep tone gently herding his feelings.

While Namu who stood right behind him, was swept back by his own feelings. The smell of a soft rose rose soaring touched her sense of smell, coming from this girl's hair. It really makes this guy like he's inhaling the smell of opium. Makes him lose his sanity. He then clenched his hands tightly, trying to control all the emotions he was feeling.

Until the music show was over. And now everything is moving towards one part of this palace, which turns out to be a temple. The white and red lanterns have started to light up. There are some that depend on wooden stalks, some are in pairs decorated along the wall. But the most interesting is the lantern-shaped that can fly. Similar to a hot air balloon, but the size is multiplied times smaller. It allows only two people to hold it.

Love was suffocated in amazement as in one chant in unison dozens of lanterns flew. Ah ... It doesn't seem like hundreds, follow each other. And that clap of applause.

The sky that was slightly dark due to the autumn fog, was now lit up with the light from the lantern. Love looked up as she spread her gaze, she again shrieked in astonishment. Once fascinated, he seemed to lose control and continued to look up without paying attention to his footing. Until one day he lost his balance and finally collapsed.

' Brugh', hit it slowly. Love was thrust towards Namu's chest which had been behind him but now became face to face. The love that is still looking up, now finds another source of light. A soft but sharp bright light shot to the bottom of its taste. The woman gasped and was unable to switch from that light.

......................

I'm not blind, though,

Just afraid to see the truth

I'm not insensitive, though,

Just keeping the braid that's been tied up for so long

I don't get it, though,

Why is it so hard to turn away from you

I don't want anything else

Besides staying in this longing dream