My eyes fluttered open

A group of people crowded around something

I felt someone hold my hand

It was mom

She gave me a brief smile

And I smiled back

I let go of her hand

And walked towards the crowd

Then, I saw me

In a golden frame

I was smiling

I looked at the faces of the people

Some crying

Some expressionless

Then I realised what this was

It was a funeral

My funeral

I noticed a boy walk past the venue

It was you

You didn't stop

Until one of my relatives

Shouted my name is despair

You stopped in your tracks

And walked towards the coffin

You dropped your bag

And your jaw hung open

"Wha- what happened?"

You asked around

"S-she k-killed herself"

Tears started streaming down your face

And you fell onto your knees

"Why did you have to leave me, Chaeri!

Don't you know how much I love you?

Why Chae...why"

I didn't know a ghost could cry

But I did

Seeing you care so much

Brought a smile to my face

Because at least I died

Knowing that I was loved

Knowing that it wasn't just me after all

I love you too

Hwang hyunjin