You were right there: Just Leave: Just Leave, #2

By Terry T. Lee

There was a ‘sixteen-year-old’ boy, the narrator. His name was Terry. He was born in a small city in South Korea. He was a model student who never broke the rules. He was also a smart and versatile student. He had never left his country, because he had no reason to leave. He was stable, and he never thought of challenges or adventures. He was hesitant when he needed to decide something, because he always calculated if it would affect him negatively. 

One day, this boy experienced a turning point in his life. His parents asked him to go to Canada to study-abroad, because of a particular event. This time, he did not hesitate, and he decided to go. He did not know the right answer, but he chose to follow his heart. 

This book consists of a series of three letters. The first letter, episode one, was written to Terry’s younger brother, J. It is about adapting to a new world, excessive loneliness and struggle, and the life of a stranger. Terry is young in this episode, and everything is a first-time experience for him. There was no one who could guide him, so he had to figure out his new life by himself. 

The second letter, episode two, was written to Terry’s ex-girlfriend. She and Terry were a couple at university. She was Terry’s first love. He loved her with his whole being. He had trust in their relationship, and he believed that they would eventually get married. But he was still young. He did not know that Life does not always turn out the way he plans. She left him after a whirlwind romance. He was so hurt after he broke up with her. For him, it was not just the failure of love, but also the failure of his life. Once again, there was no one who could give him advice and help ease his pain, so he had to figure it out by himself. 

The third letter, episode three, was written to Terry, himself. It is a kind of soliloquy, monologue, or mumbling to himself. He lost too much. He got suspended for a year from university, lost all his friends, and his love ended in failure. He lost his life’s direction, and did not know what to do next. Once again, he had to figure it out by himself. So, he decided to try everything he could. He began to focus on himself, and not on other people and things. He began to understand himself, and gradually, he came to realize what he really wanted. He was still young, but not too young, anymore. And it was time to leave, again. 

This story will be helpful to someone who: is planning to move to another country; has recently arrived in Canada (or a new country); is afraid to leave their regular life; is afraid of trying something new; or, is afraid of pursuing their dreams.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Terry T. Lee
• Release date: May 28, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533723840

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Just Leave

Episode 2. You were right there

Based on a true story

By Terry T. Lee

Copyright © 2016 Taeyeun Lee

All Rights Reserved

This is a work of faction. The literary insights are based on experience. All names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination also based on experience.

No part of this e-Publication may be reproduced, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of Taeyeun Lee.

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I dedicate this book to my lovely family, and you.

I mean, ‘You’.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Prologue: Get out of My Mind (Harbour Front, Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto)

Chestnut (89 Chestnut St., Toronto)

You’re Right There (Convocation Hall, University of Toronto)

A Love Affair

Always

Autumn (Algonquin Park, ON)

Pasta (7 West, 7 Charles St. West, Toronto)

Hand Cream (Gerstein Library, University of Toronto)

Armchair (Downtown Toronto)

Musical (Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St., Toronto)

Cramps (PAT Mart, 675 Bloor St. West, Toronto)

Insomnia (563 Bloor St. West, Toronto)

Skating (Toronto City Hall)

Red Coat (Eaton Centre, Downtown Toronto)

Morrison Hall (75 St. George St., Toronto)

I Was Addicted

Plan Man

No Like

Greyhound (610 Bay St., Downtown Toronto)

Anger: Dialogue (2340 Dundas St. West, Toronto)

Weed

Physical Pain

There Was Nothing (Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lakeshore Blvd East)

You Were Still Heavy (Niagara Falls, ON)

‘It’s My Fault' (Ryerson University, Downtown Toronto)

Not Your Fault (Panorama Lounge, 55 Bloor St. West, Toronto ON)

Look Down (CN Tower, Toronto)

You Were Not There (Café Princess, 5590 Yonge St., North York)

Epilogue: I Just Hung Up (St. George & Bloor St., Downtown Toronto)

Note from the Author

Introduction

There was a ‘sixteen-year-old’ boy, the narrator. His name was Terry. He was born in a small city in South Korea. He was a model student who never broke the rules. He was also a smart and versatile student. He had never left his country, because he had no reason to leave. He was stable, and he never thought of challenges or adventures. He was hesitant when he needed to decide something, because he always calculated if it would affect him negatively.

One day, this boy experienced a turning point in his life. His parents asked him to go to Canada to study-abroad, because of a particular event. This time, he did not hesitate, and he decided to go. He did not know the right answer, but he chose to follow his heart.

The setting of this story is in Canada in London and Toronto, Ontario, specifically. The story is based on the author’s own experiences, but the author wants to call it Faction.

This story will be helpful to someone who: is planning to move to another country; has recently arrived in Canada (or a new country); is afraid to leave their regular life; is afraid of trying something new; or, is afraid of pursuing their dreams.

This book consists of a series of three letters. The first letter, episode one, was written to Terry’s younger brother, J. It is about adapting to a new world, excessive loneliness and struggle, and the life of a stranger. Terry is young in this episode, and everything is a first-time experience for him. There was no one who could guide him, so he had to figure out his new life by himself.

The second letter, episode two, was written to Terry’s ex-girlfriend. She and Terry were a couple at university. She was Terry’s first love. He loved her with his whole being. He had trust in their relationship, and he believed that they would eventually get married. But he was still young. He did not know that Life does not always turn out the way he plans. She left him after a whirlwind romance. He was so hurt after he broke up with her. For him, it was not just the failure of love, but also the failure of his life. Once again, there was no one who could give him advice and help ease his pain, so he had to figure it out by himself.

The third letter, episode three, was written to Terry, himself. It is a kind of soliloquy, monologue, or mumbling to himself. He lost too much. He got suspended for a year from university, lost all his friends, and his love ended in failure. He lost his life’s direction, and did not know what to do next. Once again, he had to figure it out by himself. So, he decided to try everything he could. He began to focus on himself, and not on other people and things. He began to understand himself, and gradually, he came to realize what he really wanted. He was still young, but not too young, anymore. And it was time to leave, again.

Prologue: Get out of My Mind (Harbour Front, Lakeshore Boulevard, Toronto)

Please.

It had been two years since you left me. I met Paul yesterday, and he told me about you. He said, She looked fine. Did she? I asked. Yeah, she looked fine. I told you, man. Forget about her. Just let her go. He was right. I had to let you go. It’s good for you. I don’t mean to dump on you, but really, it’s good for you. I know you’re strong, much stronger than me. I wish you’d forget about me. You probably did forget about me, already. It is fine then. Are you OK? Paul asks me every day. I’m sick of looking at my friend who’s worrying about me. Yes, I’m OK. Don’t worry. His concerns helped me a lot, but of course, I was not OK. I didn’t say that to him, though. I didn’t want him to keep worrying about me. I was really OK!

Honestly, it is hard to forget about you. I’ve tried everything, but I could not erase you from my mind. I mean, now I know how to erase you from my BRAIN but not from my MIND. For example, I tried to meet new girls, and I actually met some. They weren't bad. I mean it. Some of them were prettier than you, smarter than you, and sexier than you. But you know what? I didn’t go out