Growing Old Alone
#saida

Hi, it's Kim Dahyun and here is an open letter to the love of my life.. Sana Minatozaki.
At the age of 21, I was asked if I'm okay with growing old alone. Of course, I answered that with a quick yes, without a doubt.

I mean, at that time.. I don't really care much about growing old alone. Well, technically I wouldn't be growing old alone because I have Ari.
I guess I don't find it sad eating breakfast, lunch or even dinner with just one plate on the table.

I'm at peace knowing that I don't have to worry if someone's lying or will soon be leaving me. I know I can look after myself—from doing the simple things up to the big ones.
I've seen how two people celebrated love in their hearts and how they stayed in the darkness when that same love faded.

I wish I had my eyes closed that time.. but, I guess I need to witness how some of us got broken but still chose to love and be loved.
Love can cast out the fear of getting hurt..

Kim Dahyun, age 34—laughing at how younger me didn't even think twice of saying yes to growing old alone.

I wish younger me could've met you sooner, my love. Sana..
My sweetheart, I would want to grow old with you. I would love to tease you when you can no longer touch the floor as you tease me back when I can't even reach an inch.

I want to have two plates on the table. I want to hear the sound of the spoon and fork as we eat our favorite.
I would want to exchange stories between our bites, of how far we've come in life together.

I'll stare at you with enormous gratitude in my heart and realize that love is what makes a woman genuinely beautiful. You're so beautiful..
Sana-chan, I look forward to the day where I would have to dye your hair black and still love you the same way if you prefer them gray—reminding us that we started with our youthful years and we are the same person, just older.

I want to grow old with you.
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