While they were on their way to the village, Eun Hye asked,
"Sang je, those paintings, when did you paint them? They looked like you have been working on them for years."
"8 years. Since I came to Jeju, everyday while I waited for you, I painted them."
"Waited for me? Why? I mean how did you know that I'd come here.. on this lonely beach at that?"
"Since I was born, I constantly dreamt of you and our past memories together.. I was so devastated by those constant dreams that I met several doctors, psychologists etc, but no one could offer me a satisfactory solution. My parents started to grow really worried after seeing me like that, so they took me to a church. The bishop there, when heard my story, bowed down to me... "
"What? The father bowed to you?? Why??" Eun Hye was flustered.
"He then recited to me the story of Adam and Eve. It was exactly what I used to dream about.. since I was born on 1st January of 2000, the beginning of the millennium.. he opined that I am the reincarnation of Adam and since I am here, my Eve has also been reborn."
"And? You believed all of this and came here to wait for your Eve?" Eun Hye found it stupid. She literally laughed.
"Yes. That's is how my parents laughed at my decision too, they also didn't believe his words but I did. I totally understand that you being a psychologist, can have your arguments refuting my beliefs but I am certain that once you realize the truth you'll come back to me." Sang je sounded very mature and confident.
He was so certain while making his point that Eun Hye was attracted. She herself didn't realize how impressed she was at something that didn't make any sense to her...
"Actually, I wanted to take a few pictures for your paintings, but I couldn't.."
"No worries, whenever you feel like looking at those paintings, you can visit here anytime.. the doors are always open for you.. just keep it a secret."
"That reminds me.. you are such a famous artist, why do you live like this? Why don't you go out, meet people and live a normal life? Man shik told me you don't even have friends." She had started to get curious about everything related to Sang je.
"There's no reason for me to meet people. I just don't like to see so many people around. Why has this earth got so populated?!"
"Silly guy, if you were Adam and I was Eve then aren't we responsible for all of this? We were the ones who taught them how to reproduce!"
Sang je laughed at it. Eun Hye smiled too. By now they were almost near the village when Sang je stopped the bike.
"You can take the next right and you'll reach there." He showed her the direction.
"Are you serious? You want me to walk all the way? Drop me at his place. Why? Are you afraid of meeting people?"
"That's not it." That's what it was though.
Eun Hye, "Come come, do you not believe me? Drive in there."
"Fine. Whatever."
He drove into the village...
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