continues from chapter 13
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Snow and Chalee were having a blast at the beach, splashing around in the sea and soaking up the sun. As evening approached, they decided to head back to their room to dry off and relax.
"Hey, I'll be right back. Wait for me," Chalee said, giving Snow a quick kiss on the forehead before heading out.
Snow waited patiently, but as the minutes turned into an hour, worry began to creep in. Chalee hadn't returned, nor had he called. Concerned that something might've happened, Snow decided to go look for him. She scribbled a note saying she'd be back in 15 minutes so that Chalee wouldn't worry if he returned while she was out.
She ventured out, calling Chalee's name and searching everywhere. She was about 50 feet away from their spot when she saw a lantern light and a small camp setup with two beach chairs illuminated by a gentle yellow glow. As she approached, someone suddenly covered her eyes from behind and whispered, "Searching for me?"
It was minju, as Snow sometimes called her. Shocked, Snow exclaimed, "minju! What are you doing here? Weren't you in the city?"
"Yeah, we were," minju replied, "but we missed you, so we came here to see you."
Snow quickly asked about Chalee's whereabouts, but minju shrugged, "I don't know either."
Just then, Snow heard music playing. She turned around and saw Chalee holding a guitar, playing a tune. He locked eyes with Snow and started to sing a song he had written just for her.
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**Song: "I'm Waiting"**
* By Sindhu *
* (Note: Since this is a novel, imagine a beautiful melody in your head, dear readers!) *
When I open my eyes
You weren't there in front of me...
Where are you, my dear...
When are you going to hold me?
I'm waiting
Still, you're smiling like a sparkling moon
The way you see me
Melting my eyes with tears
Full of love and cuteness in your gaze...
The memories I have with you
Are still visible in my eyes
When will I get to hold you?
When are you going to hold me?
I am waiting
Still waiting...
When are you going to hold me?
I am waiting...
Still wai...ti...ng...
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As the song ended, Snow couldn't hold back any longer. She rushed to Chalee and hugged him as if she never wanted to let go.
With her face cupped in his hands, Chalee lifted Snow's head and said, "I love you with all my heart. Let's start a new journey together, making each other happy. I'll never leave you."
Tears of joy streamed down Snow's face. In that moment, she realized just how much Chalee meant to her, how he truly prioritized her happiness. She knew he was the one for her, the person she deserved.
From a short distance away, minju and Kavin watched the couple with blissful smiles on their faces.
**To be continued…**