Monday, June 27, 2005

Episode 2 - Time to separate

It happened one day in the spring, while the children were enjoying the joyious spring. Mang was sent for by the nun. Curious, Jie went with them to the nun's office. As Mang enters, she is introduced to a young couple. Soon, it was all understood. The young couple was there to adopt Mang. They did not mind that she was blind as the woman was a eye surgeon and was sure that her eyes could be treated.

Though the offer seemed tempting, Mang refused to leave the orphanage. There is only one reason. She could not be with Jie any longer. He was her one and only friend. She does not want to lose such a precious friendship. On the other hand, understanding the situation, Jie was confused. He does not want to Mang to leave him, yet he was happy that there is a chance of recovery for her. Finally, he made the painful decision. He decided to persuade Mang to leave with the couple. When Mang heard about this, she was crushed. She had wanted to be able to see the wonderful world. However, leaving the orphanage was a painful decision. In order to let Mang leave, Jie threatens not to speak to her if she did not leave. Facing Jie's threats, Mang sadly agreed.

The day before Mang set off, she made her last conversation with Jie.

" Mang, take care of yourself. When being bullied, don't just stand there. You must resist, promise? I.....I won't be there to fight off the bad guys, you know." Jie says sadly and turn away as a tear escapes from his eyes.

"I will. You should worry for yourself. Don't be depressed and shut yourself from the others, okay?" Mang replied as she nodded sadly.

" We will meet again, won't we?"

"Yes. Heaven will be kind and fate will bring us together someday." Mang answered determinedly.

The next day, Mang left with the couple sorrowfully. After recovering her eyesight some time later, she returned to the orphanage to find Jie, devastated to find out that he has been adopted. The thought of them meeting again seems impossible. At least, that was how they thought.

*~ Next Chapter ~*

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