Lee was diagnosed with lung cancer. He was afraid to tell Lia about it, but time passed and Minho’s life was leaving. It was hard not to notice that something was wrong with him. When Minho started coughing up blood again, Lia asked again in the hope that Minho would still tell the truth.
— What’s going on Lee?…
And there was no point in lying, Lia is far from being stupid and she herself guessed that something was wrong.
— I have cancer, Lia…
After that, Lia’s life turned upside down. From that moment on, friends did not leave each other not a single step, Lia even stayed overnight in the hospital. Lia was afraid of losing her friend Lee, just like Minho was afraid of losing Lia. But they couldn’t change anything, they could only wait for Minho’s heart to stop beating… He would definitely give the last blows to Lia. Lia will forever remember their last conversation…
— Do you remember our first meeting?
Minho asked tiredly. -Of course I remember. You looked like a little kitten. I was then very surprised that a person can be so much like such a sweet creature. -hah…
They were silent, but soon the silence was broken by Lia
— You know Lee… I love you very much and even after your…
The girl shivered a little, looking away. It was hard for Lia to say it out loud.
-death… I will love you, you are the most gorgeous person, thank you for everything. The girl answered sadly, but there was no answer. Minho’s heart stopped beating instantly.
And after Lee’s death, Lia was given a note from him.
{Hi Lia, I’m probably already dead. Promise me that you will make it and live a long and happy life. And although I didn’t had time to say it in my lifetime, I love you Lia. I will watch over you my beloved Lia.}
And so Lia walks with a kitten in her arms, thinking about the same thing over and over again, about her gorgeous Lee. On the way, Lia stopped by the store to buy supplies for her new pet.
— Well, well, settle down, ki…
The girl hesitated a little
— But what should I call you?
Lia wanted to name him after Minho. And by combining “min” and “Lee” she got the beautiful nickname Minlee.
Minlee watched Lia all the time, watched how she eats, how she sleeps, was there when she was sad. Lia began to be haunted by a numb feeling that it was not just a cat. But she always dismissed these thoughts, thinking that she was going crazy. And one evening, when Lia felt bad again. She no longer had tears, no strength. There was only a killing feeling of pain inside. It made its way through the whole body, it made me want to squeal that there are relics. But Lia couldn’t…
And it killed even more. The cat looked at Lia with scared eyes, as if he understood this pain, as if he wanted to help. But the only thing he can do is lie down next to Lia and purr in an attempt to calm her down. Lia said only one sentence, as if all this burden was falling off her at once.
— I wish you were here Minho… Just for a couple of minutes here…
— I’m near Lia… But apparently you will never know about it…
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