Today was really sunny, sunshine through Yura’s windows cracks that woke Yura up from Yura’s long sleep. Today was better than yesterday. Yesterday, Yura’s body helpless and unable to wake up, but now it more refreshed.
Knock.. knock... knock, someone knock Yura’s room.
“Who is it?” said Yura
“It’s me, Daniel. Do you feel better already?” said Daniel as he opened the door and entered Yura’s room.
“ Yeah, I think I've been able to go back to school today and I don’t want to be sick anymore.” said Yura smiled.
“ Good. I'm very anxious to see your situation yesterday. If you're feeling better, hurry up get ready for school.” said Daniel.
Yura smiled at her brother. Daniel, he is the only one of Yura’s family. Her Appa and Umma was passed away when she was very young. Daniel, he was the best brother that Yura ever had that has been taking care of and never complained or angered by her attitude that sometimes he worries Yura.
***
Yura walked slowly into the classroom. All of her friends who are chatting and fuss was suddenly silent and looked at her. With a sense of awkward, Yura stepped into the classroom with her head bowed. Senna suddenly came up to approached Yura.
“How are you? We were all very worried about you after yesterday incident.” said Senna
“ Oh, I've felt better. I'm sorry I've made you bother at me.” said Yura
“ That's great if you've felt better. Quickly seated, the teacher will come soon!” said Liam.
“ Thanks, guys!” said Yura smiled.
Yura was mistaken to think about her friends. They were really kind and considerate to her. Mainly, her two best friends. The first was Senna Xi, she was a Chinese-American descent who had been a school friend since she was in senior high school and the second was Liam Miyazaki, he is Japanese-French descent who last year moved there. Then, Yura Park. She was a Korean descent who lived only with her brother after her parents passed away 3 years ago.
***
Today, there was a softball games for female students in the Crowd High School. Yura joined the competition even though her friends have banned her because of her weak physical condition. But she was stubborn and still follow the competition and undesirable things happened. At the middle of the game,Yura’s head felt dizzy and everything became dark.
“ Yura, are you okay?” said Senna
“ You are stubborn and finally, undesirable things happen!” said Daniel worried.
“ I'm so sorry, I just don’t want to look weak.” said Yura with her head bowed.
“ I don’t want to see you in pain continuesly.” Said Daniel
“ Never mind,Daniel. Let Yura rest.” Said Senna and then they left Yura’s room.
***
“ Yura, I just get a call from our cousin, Sojin, He say that our grandparents missed us. Do you want to go home on vacation this summer?” said Daniel.
“Of course. I also miss them. It will be very nice if I can see them after we didn’t return after 3 years since the accident of our father and mother.” said Yura.
“ Don’t remember that incident again. They are happy there.” said Daniel kindly.
“You always say that, and it always makes me tougher. Thank you, Daniel.” said Yura smiled.
“Never mind. Immediately rest, so you don’t hurt anymore.” said Daniel smiled.
***
“I will return to China this summer. My parents wanted me to visit my grandparents that I’ve never seen since I was born.” said Senna.
“ I also want to going back to Korea. My grandparents want to see me.” said Yura.
“ Well, it will be very nice there.Can you bring a gift for me? I want ttopokki.” said Senna excitedly.
“You two, busy talking about summer vacation. I wish I can go back to Japan but my parents prefer to go French again in this vacation.” said Liam sadly.
“Don’t be sad, just enjoy your vacation. D
efinitely will be nice too.” said Yura for entertained Liam.
“Hopefully, sometimes I feel bored in France but I'll try to enjoy it. Thanks guys!” said Liam smiled.
“Great, make sure we all go back to America with a happy feeling.” said Yura and then hugged her best friends.
***
The anticipated day arrives. All items are finished Yura packed and ready to leave and go to the airport. Together with Daniel, they both headed for the airport and prepared to take about 15 hours journey to Incheon Airport, South Korea. It was anxious to get there.
After a very long and tiring journey, they finally arrived at Incheon airport. When they entered the arrived gate, They saw their cousin, Sojin that already picked them up.
“Sojin! How are you? Long time no see and I almost didn’t recognize you.” said Yura and then hugged Sojin.
“I also almost didn’t recognize you if you didn’t take this nameplate. You're more handsome now.” said Daniel laughed.
“You haven’t change at all. I didn’t realize we hadn’t met for 3 years.” said Sojin.
“Sojin, who is he? Your friend?” said Yura pointing to the man next to Sojin.
“Ah, yes. I almost forget. He is my friend, Jo Youngmin.” said introduced his friend.
“Hi, I'm Jo Youngmin.”said Youngmin and then Bowing his body like Korean custom.
“My name is Yura Park. Nice to meet you.” Said Yura smiled.
“I'm Yura’s older brother, Daniel Park. Nice to meet you too.” said Daniel.
“I also pleased to meet you guys.” said Youngmin with a smile and that smile made me fascinated.
***
It was great stamped Yura’s feet to Seoul again, where she was born and warmly greeted by her family. It was nice to see their faces again that the last time Yura saw on her parent's funeral three years ago.
“How about your school in America?” asked Sojin.
“Good. I think I'll pass earlier than you.” said Yura laughed.
“No way. I’m 1 year ahead of you.” Sojin said smirked.
“Sojin, Jo Youngmin who's him?” asked me curiosly.
“Youngmin? He's my best friend. Why? Are you interested in him?” asked Sojin teased Yura.
“I don’t know.” answered Yura.
“He also asked about you. Perhaps he also attracted to you.” said Sojin laughed.
“Really? Ah! Don’t make me so shy.” Said Yura then softly hitted Sojin.
“I'm not kidding. What if it's true?” asked Sojin.
“I don’t know.” said Yura with shaked her head.
***
Today, Yura with Sojin and Youngmin went for a walk to the park. Very beautiful scenery. Then, They went to Myeongdong-gu, the center of fashion in Seoul. The atmosphere is very crowded. After being a long walk, they sat in a park while looking at the fountain show. Suddenly, Yura felt very dizzy and everything became dark.
“Yura, are you okay?” asked Sojin.
“Where is it?” asked Yura after revived from fainting.
“You were in the hospital right now. You suddenly fainted.” said Youngmin.
“I’m sorry, I have inconvenienced you.” said Yura sadly.
“No problem. We are most concerned about you.” said Youngmin.
“You wait here. I will see the doctor and Youngmin.” said Sojin.
“Okay.” said Yura.
***
“She has very weak physical condition. Her heartbeat also almost undetectable. Both kidneys are also very weak.” said the doctor.
“ How bad is that, doctor?” asked Sojin.
“Maybe, she already know about her condition, but she try to cover it up so as not to bother other people.” said the doctor.
“Her condition is not serious, right?” asked Youngmin.
“We don’t know, but it will be worse if it didn’t handled immediately.” said the doctor.
Sojin and Youngmin speechless after hore the actual condition of Yura. They don’t know that Yura’s disease that could killed her at any time. At home, Sojin told Yura to took a rest and told Daniel what had happened today.
“Hyung, I don’t know if the condition Yura was bad. Sorry, because I take a walk with her, so her condition become worse.
“It's okay. Yura is stubborn and she just want to look normal like everyone else. She doesn’t want others known if she actually sick.” said Daniel.
***
This morning, Yura walked alone into the garden near the house. Shee played swing while daydreaming severe her pain now. She just could bother other people because of her illness, but also not easy to cure her illness. Suddenly, from behind, someone holded her shoulder and made Yura surprised.
“ Yura, what are you doing here alone?” asked Youngmin.
“Ah, I just relaxing. I'm bored at home. Sojin is busy with Daniel.” answered Yura.
“Oh, do you feel better?” said Youngmin then sat on the swing next to Yura.
“I've felt better. Thank you, You’ve helped me yesterday and I'm sorry for bothered you.” said Yura with her head bowed.
“No problem. I actually very anxious to see you fainted yesterday.” said Youngmin smiled.
“What are you doing here?” asked Yura.
“I... I.... I just walking and accidentally see you sitting here.” said Youngmin who looked nervous.
“So that's it.” said Yura smiled.
“Yura, I ... I ... want to tell you something.” said Youngmin suddenly.
“What is it?” said Yura curiously.
“I... I... like you ever since our first meeting at the airport.” said Youngmin as he bowed shame. “Youngmin .... what do you mean?” asked Yura confused.
“I like you ....” said Youngmin smiled towards Yura.
Yura was very surprised to hore Youngmin confession that he liked Yura. Yura was very happy, the person that she liked also liked her. Yura looked at Youngmin and she nodded and smiled.
***
“Am I dreaming about what had happened? Well, it can’t be trusted” said Yura talking alone in her room.
Knock...knock...knock...
“What are you doing? Smiled and talked alone like crazy person. There seems a happy news that I haven’t heard?” asked Daniel teased Yura.
“I know! Definitely Sojin tell you! Oh my God!” said Yura.
“It's okay. I agree if you're with Youngmin.” said Daniel smiled.
“Really? Do you agree? Thank you, Daniel ...” said Yura happily.
“I will be happy if you're happy.” said Daniel.
Suddenly, Yura felt very pain in ther kidney section. Apparently, the disease grows increasingly bitted her. Yura that was in pain immediately brought with Daniel and Sojin to the hospital. After received treatment, Daniel and Sojin then asked the doctor.
“Her condition is very weak. We should immediately conduct a kidney transplant operation.” said the doctor.
“Do the best for my sister.” asked Daniel.
“But, there are problems that haven’t resolved.” said the doctor.
“What is it?” asked Sojin.
“The kidney donors who haven’t already exist or if there even then may not be suitable, as well as a weak heart condition will be at risk during the operation.” explained the doctor.
“Please do your best to save my sister. Please!” appealed Daniel. “We will do our best.” said the doctor.
After met the doctor, Daniel and Sojin rushed to the infirmary to see Yura’s critical condition. In there, looked Youngmin had come to wait Yura.
***
Day after day passed, Yura’s conditions became worse. The suitable kidney donor didn’t came. When she waited more longer, her condition became worse. Daniel, Sojin, and Youngmin busy looked for a suitable kidney donor for Yura, but so far the result was nothing. Then, one day, Youngmin got a phone call if there was a suitable kidney for Yura. With high speed, Youngmin sped his car toward the donor. However, something happened. Before he got where the donor was, Youngmin was hit by a car that also high speed from the opposite direction. Severe condition made Youngmin couldn’t survived much longer.
“Why are you like this?” asked Sojin when Youngmin arrived at hospital with pathetic condition.
“I ... I ... receive a suitable kidney donor for Yura.” answered Youngmin stammered.
“Why did you get like this just for my sister?” asked Daniel.
“Because I'm very like her, Hyung. Please, don’t tell Yura if I crash and I beg of you, if I can’t survive please donate my kindney for Yura if it is appropriate.” said Youngmin.
“What do you mean? You should be able to survive.” said Sojin.
“I’m sorry, I can’t. Hurry up! Please help Yura.” said Youngmin smiled and then breathed his last.
“Youngmin .... Youngmin ... Jo Youngmin ... wake up! You can’t go like this!” yelled Sojin.
***
Appropriated with Youngmin’s last request, that he would donate his kidney to Yura. After the check, it was a suitable kidney for Yura. Yura that still in critical condition, didn’t know Youngmin death and his sacrifice to cure her. With Yura’s critical condition and her heartbeat that more weaker, doctor did surgery immediately.
After the operation, the doctor came out from the surgery room with an expression that looked different. Daniel immediately went to the doctor to know the condition of his sister.
“How about the operation? Yura, she saved?” asked Daniel curiosly.
“I’m so sorry, we had tried our best, but she couldn’t survive.” said the doctor.
“What? No way, Youngmin has sacrificed for Yura and she should survive.” said Sojin.
“Actually, the operation went smoothly, but the Yura’s heartbeat unstable and increasingly weakened. So, she couldn’t survive.” explained the doctor.
“It's not possible.” said Daniel and the he entered the surgery room to know the condition of Yura.
Daniel speechless when he saw Yura had paled. He could only cry when he saw his only sister had now gone after Youngmin.
“Yura, why are you leaving me so soon? Why you can’t survive? Yura, do you know, the person who really love you, Jo Youngmin. He was willing to die to save your life and donate his kidney for you, but why you can’t survive? Do you want to follow with him and gone forever?” said Daniel to his sister that already passed away.
***
The funerals conducted jointly between Jo Youngmin and Yura Park. They were buried adjacent. All of family and friends of both of them farewell with tears. Senna and Liam was so bereft when considering their promise to return to school with a happy feeling. Daniel and Sojin lost their sister and their friends who were gone so quickly. They, Jo Youngmin and Yura Park went with a happy and will meet at the heaven’s door.
***
