??TO THE BEAUTIFUL HEART??

Chapter 3

??TO

THE BEAUTIFUL

HEART??

(The golden heart)

?Episode 3?

?KOREA (seoul)?

The Lee''s Mansion?

Lee Mi-Hi pov :

I felt restless about the whole thing. What if they couldn't find her. What if she never survived that night.

I shouldn't have dropped her that night. I should have loved her. I should have tried to get the money. I regret my action.

I pace around the room restless. I was waiting for the detective's call. I hope he gets good news this time.

"eomeoni (mother)?"

"Umma (mother?)?" My 14 years old son called

I turned to see Chin-Hae looking at me confused.

"Umma are you ok?" He asked

"Yes darling. Where are you going?" I asked curious

"Umma, how can you forget? I have a concert this night"

"Ooooh I totally forgot. joesonghabnida (sorry)" I held his hand

"I'm leaving" he said removing his hand from mine

I sigh. He lifted up his bag and left. Everywhere became quiet

I sighed. I know I have not been a good mother to him but it wasn't my fault, I know he hates me. I just hope he forgives me

I sat on one of the couches. I kept looking at my phone and praying the detective would bring me good news.

I was already dozing off when my phone rang. I jumped up, checking the caller. It was detective Jake.

?Good evening detective

? Good evening ma'am

?Any news?, did you find her?

?Yes I did but there is a problem?

?What? Is it money? Just say it. I need to see her

?No it's not about money. It's just that there are two girls with that same description. We might not be able to get your real daughter

?(sigh) Do I have to come to America?

?Yes ma'am. A DNA test might be needed to confirm which of them is your daughter

?Ok thanks detective

?Goodbye ma'am

?Good bye

I dropped my phone on the table. I couldn't help but cry.

Why did I leave her that night? Why did I?

I shouldn't have. If she was here things might have been better.

?Flashback??

16 Year Ago (America)

I ran out of the house, few months ago when I found out I was pregnant for my Master. I was devastated.

The wife was furious and vow to kill me if I don't abort the pregnancy. I couldn't so I left the house.

Things weren't easy during those past months. Being a Korean and also poor in a strange land was upsetting.

I did all manner of manual jobs to make ends meet. It was during one of these jobs that I entered into labor.

I was rushed to the hospital by good Samaritans. Giving birth was harder than I thought

"Push ma'am, push"

"I can't, I can't" I screamed

All I could feel was pain. I tried to push but I couldn't.

"Ma'am you need to push" the doctor said

After what seems like forever, my beautiful baby was placed in my arms. I felt so proud of myself.

"I'm now a mother" I smiled

"What's her name?" one of the nurses asked

I smiles watching her nibble on her finger

"Hyo-Sonn. Lee Hyo-Sonn" I said

Everything seemed normal after the first three hours. I slept peacefully.

I woke up due to the cry of the baby. I carried her up. She looked so tiny.

I tried breastfeeding her but she wouldn't take it and she wouldn't stop crying.

I called one of the nurses and after a series of tests, the doctor said she had a hole in her heart. When the doctor said that, I couldn't help but cry.

"Where will I get the money for the operation?' I asked myself

I love her so much but I can't keep her. I had no money and I didn't want her to suffer.

That night, before I was discharged, I made a decision to give her out to an orphanage.

I couldn't watch her suffer

It was a hard decision to make but what I wanted was the best for her. I wanted her to get taken care of by a rich family.

I took her out of the hospital that night in a weave basket with the tag

'she has a hole in the heart, please take good care of her'

I dropped her close to an orphanage and prayed to God to send an angel to guide over her before leaving.

I buried all my past and left America and went back to Korea. I never for once told anyone about it.

Although I regretted what I did, I did it for her.

?Flashback??

Everyday of my life, after that night, I have been a shadow of myself

I stood up sluggishly from the couch and went upstairs to get ready for my journey.

I will be leaving for America by tomorrow morning. I hope things get better.

I picked up a few clothes and placed them in my bag. I also picked some cash and my visa. I placed them in the bag before closing it.

I placed the bag on the couch and pulled off my clothes. A cold shower might calm me down.

I went into the bathroom to shower. When I was done, I cleaned my body with the towel and wore my lingerie.

I sat on the bed and took the sleeping tablet. Ever since that incident, I have not been sleeping well.

I took the drugs before lying down.

And finally sleep took over

?AMERICA?

Alicia's pov :

"Thanks for the treat" I said to Maya

"Come on it's nothing,What are we friends for?" she asked. I smiled.

I rested my back on the seat and gradually drifted to sleep

"Hey sleepy head, we are home" Maya said porking me

I shifted a little. I sat up and finally dragged myself out of the car.

"Thanks Maya" I said feeling sleepy

She pulled me into a hug

"Bye Licia" she said

I walked slowly to our door and opened it carefully. The room seems quiet

"Mum? Mum?" I called but no one answered

I checked the kitchen but she wasn't there, just a note

? Hello Princess, hope school was good. I made your favorite. Just check the microwave. I'm off to work. See you later

Signed-Mum?

I sighed and sat on one of the kitchen stools.

"Mum and her late night work"

After dad's demise, she has been working so hard to make ends meet.

I stood up and went to my room. I dropped my bag and pulled off my uniform. I tied my Aqua towel around my chest, and parked my hair.

I went straight to the bathroom to take my bath. When I was done, I wore my pajamas and went to the kitchen to eat my food.

I decided to watch a movie to while away time, since I want to wait for mum.

I kept looking at the time until it was 10:00pm. There was a knock at the door. I stood up to check and it was mum.

"Mum!" I called and hugged her

"You ain't sleeping yet?" She asked

"Yes mum, I missed you" I replied

"I miss you to darling"

"Guess what!" She said

"What?"

"I got you your favorite" she said handing me a bag

I opened it to see a strawberry cake and ice cream.

Today can't be any better

"I love you mum"

"I love you my princess"

I love my mum so much. After the death of father, she has been the only family I have and I know.

I love her so much. And I wish nothing separates us from each other

TBC

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