Tae stared at me, like she was about to cry. She looks down and whispered, "At least you have a family, but I'm terribly sorry for what happened to your parents. I really am."
"What are you mean 'sorry?' You don't have to be," I said, looking up at her.
"But I really am sorry and I don't want to take it back. You still have a family that loves you," she said, smiling, "Your grandfather."
"I know," I said, smiling back. I stared at Tae and asked, "How about your family?"
She looked down and closed her eyes. Tae looked at me and said, "I have no family. My parents abandoned me when I was 8-years-old. I'm a loner." Then, she looks away, trying not to cry.
I stared at her, sadly and whispered, "I'm sorry."
"Ah, don't be," Tae said, smiling. She stood up and said, "Let's get on with this tour!" She started walking, but then, stopped. "Come one, Jing!"
I sat there and looked at the stars, "Like what Grandfather said… 'You can never hide from your problems. You need to face your problems and destroy them with the truth and the strength that you were afraid to use.'" I looked down and gave a cheerful smile to Tae, who stood, alone, staring down at me. "What? Did I say something wrong?" I asked, confused.
Tae shook her head side-to-side and replied, "No, not at all. Your grandfather has the right words to give you strong confidence. I'm so glad I met him." She smiled and offered a hand.
I looked at her hand and held it with mine. Tae pulled and I pushed myself up. I dusted myself and I felt a soft hand held tightly to my right hand. I stared at Tae, who blushed. My face started turning red.
"Come on, Jing!" Tae said, starting to run down the hallway, pulling me.
"Hey, slow down!" I said, laughing.
My grandfather stared out of the window, smiling happily. "Oh, they make such a cute couple," he thought to himself, while drying the dishes.
Tae and I finally finished the tour. We stopped in front of a room.
"This will be your room, Tae," I said, sliding the door open. I walked in and lit a candle for light.
As the candles were all lit, the room was bright. There was a bed in the corner, a table, a closet, and a warm feeling. Tae had a wide smile and ran towards her bed. She lay on it.
"Wow, I forgot how sleeping in a bed is so warm and comfortable," Tae said, hugging her pillow.
"I'm glad that you like it," I said, laughing, "I'll leave you, so, you can get some rest."
As I was about to leave, Tae shouted, "Wait, Jing!" I turned around and watched Tae walking towards me. She got closer and I felt a strange feeling. Tae stood in front of me and gave me a warm smile. I somehow froze. She placed her hands on my shoulders and lean forward. Her lips pressed on my cheek and I blushed. Tae took a step back and said, "Good night, Jing." I turned around and slide the door close and smiled. I think I'm in love for the very first time.