D.O POV

“What do you mean by I can’t join the army?” I asked the doctor, who is also our family doctor, Dr. Taehyung.

“You have a heart problem. You should know, the army never accepts someone with illness to work for them. I’m afraid that you cannot continue your family legacy.” I’m stunned.

“But, you can cover up for me, right? Give me a fake result.” I said to him.

“I can but I’m not the only doctor who will check your condition. I can help you once but for the next time, it may be difficult.” My heart clenched at the moment. “I’m afraid I must tell your dad about your condition.”

“Don’t tell him.” I said with a stern tone. He frowned at my serious face. “I’ll tell him myself.”

“If that’s so, I’ll give you some medicine. Make sure you eat them consistently.” I nodded at Dr. Taehyung who wrote something on a piece of paper. Then, he handed me the paper. “Give this to the nurse outside. She’ll prepare your medicine.”

I stood and bowed at him. “Thank you.” I muttered at him.

Somewhere around South Korea,

“WHY?!” I shouted to the sea in front of me. “WHY?!”

“Why do I have to have a heart condition? Why must it be me!?” I cried. I don’t care if other people look at me as crazy right now, because my heart totally broken.

“Why can’t I fulfill my dad wish? Why do you have to make me this way?” I whispered as my tears kept on flowing.

“WHY?!” I cried silently as I sat on the sandy beach. I cried for almost an hour before I thought of something weird. I wiped my tears and smiled bitterly.

I walked home. I arrived at the house just before our dinner.

“I’m home!” I shouted as I entered the house.

“Kyungsoo-ah. Good, you’re here. Let’s eat our dinner together. Your father just arrived home too.” My mom smiled at me. I nodded at her and headed to the dining room.

“Why are you late today?” My brother asked me as he already sat at the table.

“I have some stuff to deal with. I’m sorry, hyung.” I smiled at him as I sat next to him. My father and my oldest brother entered the dining room while discussing something.

“Hey, dad.” I greeted him. He smiled at me and ruffled my hair as he sat on his seat which was next to me.

“Why are you late, today?” He asked me.

“I have some stuff to do.” I answered.

“Okay. Then, let’s eat.” He gestured to food that was served in front of us. I took my chopsticks and eat happily. I knew I won’t be eating my mother’s cooking for a long time if I stick to my plan.

A month later,

“Kyungsoo-ah!!” My father yelled at me as he entered my room which I shared with my brother, Kyungjoo. I took off the headset which I wore at that moment.

“What’s wrong, dad?” I asked him politely.

“Do you mind telling me what this is?” He showed the printed article of the trainee for SM Entertainment. My jaw dropped as I stared at the article.

“What’s the matter?” My brother took the article from my dad’s hand. He stared at the article for a while before he looked at me right in the eyes. “Kyungsoo-ah??”

“I’m sorry, I just didn’t find the right time to tell you about it. I join the audition a few weeks ago, and I guess I’m lucky.” I smiled before the smiled completely disappeared as my dad slapped me. I can feel my tears dripping down my cheeks.

“Why did you do this?” My father asked me.

“I’m sorry, dad.” I stuttered as I looked at him. He slapped me again causing me to stumble backward.

“You’re not my son, not anymore. Get out of my house.” He muttered as he turned around and left the room.

“I’m sorry, dad.” I whispered as my tears kept on dripping.

“Why do you do this?” Kyungjoo hyung asked me.

“I’m sorry, hyung. I guess this is my fate.” I smiled sadly at him.

“I can’t believe you did this.” He muttered as he walked out of the room.

“I must do this, hyung. I hope you understand.” I whispered to myself before I packed my clothes and left the house.

A month later,

I walked to the man who wore the complete navy officer’s uniform.

“Do you want to meet me, hyung?” I greeted him. He turned to face me and hugged me.

“Why didn’t you tell me?” He cried to my shoulder. I’m stunned. “You were sick but you didn’t even tell me.”

“How do you know about this?” I asked him slowly after he released me from the hug.

“I found your health profile in your desk.” He answered with a smile.

“I’m sorry.” I lowered my head and closed my eyes.

“Don’t be. I’m the one who should be sorry.” He patted my shoulder and pulled me to a hug again. “Are you okay, now?”

“I’m fine, hyung.” I smiled at him.

“What about your condition?”

“It’s fine. Don’t worry too much; I’m not going to die anyway.” I chuckled at his worried face.

“Of course I’m worried. What do you think? I’m your brother after all.” He smiled. “Who’s your doctor? I’m going to talk to him.”

“Dr. Taehyung. Ask him if you don’t believe me.” I smiled at him.

“Trust me, I will.” He hugged me again. “I should leave; I have some work to do. Take care of yourself.”

“I will, hyung.” I said slowly as he released me from the hug.

I watched he leave with his playboy-ish figure. I bet if any girl looked at him smiling, their heart will melt. My brother is very handsome, plus he is the Navy officer. Who will reject him? No one.

“Who is that?” Sehun asked me. I guess he arrived after my brother leave me.

“My brother.”