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Chapter 3: Never let go

"Umma, that man you mentioned he has an exhibition. I have not thanked him for saving me. I would like to pay him a visit to show him be gratitude. Do you know where the exhibition will be held?"

"Awww that man? Ha Jin-ya, I can't really remember. He mentioned about Seoul Museum of History. And how you been feeling? It has only been 4 days seem you wait up. Since you have a month of sick leave. Don't run here and there. Rest more."

"I will Umma. Love you." Giving her mother a big hug as it has been a long time since then. Well, at least to her… It has been 10 years. Stepped away from her mother, and with a smile, she turned to go back to her room.

Her mother has a strange look on her face. Who could blame her? Her daughter is acting weird. As weird as she can be ever since she woke up from that coma. Plus, her daughter has been curious. Asking about that man. But that man, frankly speaking, is one of the most handsome men she ever saw. Polite with an air of aloofness. He had been there for her daughter when that useless boyfriend of her abandoned her. She knew it when she saw a bad man. That ex-boyfriend of her was truly not trustable but her daughter's kindness and love had blinded her. That reminded her so much of when she was young. When she loved, she loved with all of her heart. Yet her husband abandoned them. Well, she would not complain if her daughter ended up with that man. That man showed a kindness in his eyes. He was there to help her when she was lost. Though she found it strange that a complete stranger will stay with her to care for her daughter. When she shared about how her daughter was left with debts and chased by debtors and how those debtors have been finding her. That man offered his help. Her daughter's house was saved. The debts were cancelled. She was grateful though she found it a mystery that after he said he got an exhibition to tend to, he just disappeared. Oh well, then she got to pray hard now. For her daughter to find her a good son-in-law like that man. One could wish for happiness for her only daughter, right?

Walking down the street. She has travelled quite a distance to reach this museum which surprisingly is holding an exhibition on Goryeo Dynasty. Standing outside this museum, she was never one who was interested in history.

When she travelled back in time, she couldn't even remember her history well. It became her downfalls. Those visions, those fragments of history stories that she remembered her teacher shared. She regretted never learnt in depth. She regretted misjudging him. Histories were always written by winners. He might be a winner when he became a king but because of her, he fought to keep his rightful place. He was one of the longest reigning kings, surpassing King Taejo. But he fought hard for it. She never thought, the king that she remembered as the king who killed his brothers, would be the same man that was forced to give the final strike to release his brother from the pain to send him off to the afterlife to join his wife. She was naive. Both Jung and her and it only served to drift the 2 brothers apart even more. When she tried to save Jung by defiling his order, he was livid. He didn't wish to fight against his brother. It was later when she lived with Jung that she knew the truths. He was challenging So in the court publicly. Questioning his rightful claim to the throne. So did what he could to stop the bloodshed for what Jung did, he could be charged with treason. When Jung brought the soldiers in with him and showed the decree from King Jeongjong, the look of unbelief and anger, she can remember it clearly. He was indeed turning mad. Mad with anger. He refused to accept that decree. He wanted to turn Jung away. When he questioned her, she said that was what she want. She desired freedom from this cage. She couldn't be with him anymore.

"A marriage? You said you don't love him. First Wook, now Jung? So who am I to you? I guess, I am the deluded one. If that what you want, this is what I will give you. Truly, I will never see you again."

The very same word he said when he questioned her about the engagement between her and Wook. The hurts on his face and in a moment, the same face he gave her on the night of Eun's death. The same face of indifference. Even on the day she left, she could clearly remember the look on his face. That same look that she saw during the rain ritual. So that what the vision of about? He was turning into King Gwangjong because of her.

She strolled into the museum. A huge banner hanging on top of her. It is an exhibition that showcases the artefacts from 1000 years back, along with a section that designated for the showcase the Monarchs of Goryeo. She bought a ticket, the counter lady shared that there will be a guide that will walk around to explain the history of Goryeo and helped people understand how Goryeo was like. She gave a knock after passing the money to the counter lady to pay for the ticket and showed the name card, asking about Wang Soong Yi.

"Oh, Professor Wang? Well, he will be giving a talk on Goryeo's history at the lecture hall later on at 2pm. The ticket you purchased included it. He is a man who knows a lot about Goryeo's history. Those artefacts that are on displayed were parts of what he discovered when he travelled to the Korea. Hope you enjoy the talk later. He is very famous overseas as well. For being at such a young age of 30. He is known as a prodigy of history and could even write in hanja. Amazed is it?"

"Hanja?" A look of disbelief clearly showed on her face as the lady continued.

"Yes, hanja. Those that worked with him especially those in this exhibition shared that he met with an accident as a teenager and was in a coma for a year. Suddenly he woke up one day and started to write in hanja and spoke in another language that was slightly different from modern Korean Language. He was so interested in history that he decided to major in history and archaeology. At the age of 20, he already graduated from University of Seoul. Besides the fact that he was a genius, he was also very handsome." Giggling away like a little girl, the counter lady caught herself when Ha Jin was staring at her.

"Sorry miss, for losing my composure. Hope you enjoy the exhibition. Do follow the guide if you wish to understand more before going for the talk. Have a nice day!"

Hanja? How could it be? Trying to hold herself as she walked away from the counter and entering the exhibition hall. It is too much of a coincident. In a coma and wake up behaving like a different person. Couldn't it be him, right? Even if it is him. Will he remember me?

"How I wish we will meet in another time and era?" Yes, she remembered what she wishes for. She never wishes to forget. Instead, she wished for another chance. If they ever meet again. She wished for another chance. If she can meet him ever again. This time, she will embrace him and she will truly never let him go.