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Kibum gently grabs Minho’s hand and silently pulls the latter to the location Kibum saw. Meanwhile Minho wonders why the other is acting strangely and quiet however chooses to respect the latter’s condition. As they both are now seated, Kibum holds Minho’s face and looks directly at the latter’s eyes full of concern and kindness then embraces the confused Minho saying…

Kibum:             Minnie… I am so sorry…
                        I never have intended for things to happen this way…
                        I advancely apologize as well for informing you
                        this late as I do not want to cause any panic and
                        distress to Auntie and Uncle especially you…

Minho:             (bewildered)  Bum…Bummie… what are you saying…?

Kibum:             (does not release his embrace) Minnie… Taeminnie…

Minho:             (surprised) Bummie… yeah…what about Taemin…?
                        Where is he…? Mom and I have been trying to call him…
                        but he was unreacheable…

Kibum:             (look at Minho in a serious manner then says)
                        Minnie… First, Taemin is alright now, ok…?
                        Please do not worry…

Minho:             (shocked looks intensely at Kibum) Bummie…
                        what do you mean by Taemin is alright…
                        what happened…?

Kibum:             (takes a deep breath) He tried to take his life by cutting his wrist…
 

Minho dumbfounded and shocked. What he just heard from Kibum’s lips almost ripped his heart apart – he loves Taemin so much despite of everything he did fault at him. As a result, he could hardly breathe - starts to panic and his whole body shivers while staring directly at Kibum’s eyes – coping to deal with what he just heard. He quickly grips his becoming tensed chest then rubs it rapidly while the other hand trying to find a secure place for support and his eyes automatically dripping with tears.

Kibum without thinking twice seeing Minho in a distressed state just like what he had experienced that night; immediately holds Minho’s other hand which is looking for support followed by the latter’s hand on his chest, Kibum takes it and kisses it gently then wraps it around his back. He wipes Minho’s tears lovingly inspite it continues to fall down generously then after; he embraces Minho to ease the latter’s agitated and distressed condition to make him calmer.

Meanwhile, Minho pretty much feels relieved when Kibum hugs him tenderly, he leans his head on other’s shoulder and squeezes Kibum hand while being wrapped around the latter’s back and his other free hand being held gently by Kibum.

After several minutes, Minho calms down; his heart beating becomes normal and his chest has stopped its rigid ups and downs movement except tears in his eyes continuously fall. Kibum when assured of Minho’s calmer condition begins to speak…

Kibum:             (looks at Minho’s eyes carefully) Minnie…
                        let’s go up now…
                        Onew hyung is there to watch over Taeminnie…

Minho:             (wiping his tears, nods) hhmm…okay…

Kibum:             (holds Minho’s hands) Taemin is now alright…
                        please do not worry…

Minho:             (squeezes Kibum’s hand) Bummie…
                        I have underestimated Taemin’s character…
                        I mean what he did is beyond unimaginable…
                        I can not comprehend…

Kibum:             (rubs Minho’s back) Minnie…
                        let’s just be thankful that Taemin is alright and alive…
                        I was so terrified and almost lost myself…
                        if I could not have acted quickly…
                        he might have not made it…

Minho:             (sighs) Bummie…

Kibum:             (caresses Minho’s right cheek) Minnie…
                        sshhh… let’s just take one happening at a time, alright?

Minho:             (nods) Alright…

Kibum:             Please do not forget to inform Auntie and Uncle…
                        about it regardless the consequences…
                        it is their right to know…

Minho:             (nods and softly says) ye..yeah…
                        I hope Mom and Dad will not worry too much…

Kibum:             Minnie… of course, they will…
                        you and I are parents now…
                        what if something happens to our kids… imagine…

Minho:             (takes a deep breath) I… I… do not know what to do…
                       I can not bear the idea just thinking about it…

Kibum:             (nods) Precisely, Minnie… so be strong for Taemin…
                        and me too… I am being strong and stable for Taemin…
                        he might wake up anytime now…

Quietly Kibum and Minho tred the hallway calmer and pretty much settled down; the latter would sometime look at Kibum and worries to see the tiredness and suffering in the latter’s eyes – he feels guilty that he and his brother Taemin are the reason why Kibum is undergoing such dilemma and difficulties causing to hurt him without permission.

Minho admits that what Taemin’s action was truly unacceptable, he has wronged Kibum in some way, he sensed that Taemin knew what was going on – and his response such as what he did – making himself a victim of the event that is bound to happen soon. In other words, Taemin had chosen his own response which was pretty unfair on the part of Kibum and his children let alone leave his involvement as one of the parents of the kids.

Minho tenderly looks at Kibum who is obviously tired, exasperated and still worrying over Taemin no matter how good he hides it. He knows Kibum by heart every emotion the latter shows he knows what it means. This is how deep is his love for the other that he is wiling to sacrifice everything for Kibum’s sake most especially now that he has his kids with him.

Meanwhile, Kibum who notices Minho staring at him…suddenly says…

“Minnie… I am alright…
It is not your fault or Taemin’s alright…?
So stop thinking too much…
I am just fine and I love you,
Minnie and Kibummie  so much as well as Taemin…
especially you Minho and the kids…
all of you are my life…remember that…
Take it slow for now…Minnie…”

Minho:             (surprised by Kibum then chokes in response)
                        Bummie… I know… I am so sorry…

Kibum:             (stops Minho) I know what you are thinking right now.
                        Everything will be alright but let’s not make it fast
                        to avoid a much rather serious situation…

Minho:             (nods) I agree… Bummie…
                        I love you so much too Bummie…no matter what…

Kibum:             (puts Minho’s hand above his heart) I know…
                        Minnie…and thank you so much for continuously loving me…
                        I am just so lucky to be loved by wonderful people like you…

Minho:             (smiles) Me too…

Kibum:             (suddenly smiles) How are the lovely kids…?

Minho:             (chuckles) Endlessly asking of their Appa…
                        They miss you so much Bummie…

Kibum:             (sighs then smiles) I miss all of you…
                        I wish we can all be together…

Minho:             (squeezes Kibum’s hand) Tae…min…?

Kibum:             (raises his face to look intently at Minho)
                        Minnie…?
                        Please be patient…
                        I was expecting everything to happen smoothly but…

Minho:             (sighs) I know… knowing Taemin…

Kibum:             (shakes his head) It hurts to see him like that…
                        I…  just wish he can openly accept it…
                        and not hurt himself again… Please Minnie…

Minho:             (stops on his track and puts both his hands
                        on Kibum’s upper chest)
                        Bummie…
                        As what I have been telling you...
                        I can take everything as long as you love me…

                        I can sacrifice knowing, your mind and heart is always with me…
                        I can allow myself to get hurt knowing
                        you love those who I love as well… I… I…
                        (chokes then suddenly tears fall down on his cheeks…)
 

Kibum:             (holds Minho’s hand and rubs the latter’s chest
                        as well as caress his cheeks)
                        Minnie… please be strong…
                        I know you are continuously hurting…
                        I know you have been very patient and I know your sacrifices…

                        (embraces Minho) Minnie… I love you so much…
                        I do… our kids… I love you all…so very much…
 

Minho:             (nods) I know… Bummie… I know…  I am sorry…

Kibum:             (smiles then releases his embrace and smiles)
                        Minnie… Love is patient…

Minho:             (takes a deep breath) Bummie….

Kibum:             (looks at Minho) What is it…?

Minho:             (looks intensly at Kibum’s eyes) No matter happens…
                        I will love only you…

Kibum:             (bewildered) Huh…? Minnie…?

Minho:             (smiles) Just nod and remember that…ok?

Kibum:             (chuckles) Silly Minnie… of course…
                        I will…forever…remember…?

Minho smiles and softly and mutters softly…

“I…I am sorry…Bummie…”
 

“what did you say… Minnie…?”
 

“Nothing… Bummie… come…let’s hurry…”

Page 10 Chapter 38 Ends Here.....................see you after three days....
                                                                       I will finish chapter 38 by then..."crossing-fingers"....thanks a lot....
                                                                       should be few pages...more...?