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At this time, Minho who is with Kibummie incidentally lifts his face to check on the two: Kibum and Minnie; surprised to see Minnie wiping Kibum’s tears and thus, gently taps Kibummie’s hand saying…

“Kibummie… “

“Yes Umma…”

“Go to Appa…”

Kibummie turns his head to see his father and gets shocked - with open lips turns back to look at Minho and says…

“Umma… Appa crying…?”

“Yes…”

“Umma…?”

“It is okey… sweetheart, Umma will follow…”

Kibummie runs as fast as he could to reach Kibum and Minnies’ location. So that, when he reaches, tenderly hugs his father and rubs his back saying…

“Appa… don’t worry…
Minnie and I will protecht you…”

As for Kibum, sensing the comforting warmth assuring embraces of both Minnie and Kibummie, feels so relieved and happy that somehow helps to lessen his guilt that he has been keeping from the time he knew about Minnie and Kibummie. He takes a deep breath and each lovingly kisses the twins. For Kibum for which he is a father is a given fact yet however due to what had happened has been feeling so unsure of his stature for the twins – still makes him unconvinced or insecure.

And for what is transpiring now, for him, nothing is more important in making himself worthy of their love, trust and respect than by just imposing the nature of his existence to the twins as their biological father hence it does not make any sense to him being their father without gaining their love and respect. This is very important to his self-assurance and self-worth.

“Thank you so much Minnie…Kibummie…
I love you both so much…”

Minnie releases first from the embrace following Kibummie. Minnie and Kibummie walk behind Kibum who is now surprised wondering he has done something wrong but few seconds later, he smiles upon seeing Minnie carrying what he perceives a tissue packet while Kibummie a box of fruit.

Minnie:             (pulling a damp tissue from the box
                        then moves closer to wipe Kibum’s tears)
                        Appa… pretty no more if continues to cry…

Kibum:             (chuckles) Sorry… sweetie… am just so happy…

Minnie:             (continuously wipes Kibum’s tears)
                        So smile Appa…
                        no need to cry…

Kibummie:       (gets a piece of strawberry and
                       wipes is with damp tissue)
                       Appa… here… eat…

Kibum:             (happily exhales) Thank you sweetie…
                        both of you are so sweet and thoughtful…

Minnie:             (smiles and kisses peck Kibum’s nose)
                        Of course…
                        because Kibummie and I love you so very much Appa…

Kibummie:       (nods frivorously) Yes…yes… Appa…
                       so do not be lonely… okey…?

Kibum:             (nods) Okay… sorry for what I have done…

Kibummie:       (smiles and kisses Kibum’s cheek) Is hokey… Appa…
                       we understand…

Kibum:             (sighs) sweeties…
                        (on a serious tone) There is something I need you
                        to confess to you both and I need you to listen…

                       (taps his thighs) come each of you sit on my thigh…

Minnie:             (smiles gleefully) Sure… Appa…

Kibummie:       (nods) Okay…

Both come to a comfortable sitting position on Kibum’s thighs and at the same time bow their heads to signal that they are now prepared to listen to what he is about to say; and thus, Kibum seeing that the twins are ready, looks at Minho - who is now at a feet distance near to their side respecting the quality time they are having – as if waiting for a signal; who at Minho's instantly understanding the situation, nods and smiles indicating that it is fine…then Kibum starts…

“(looks at each of the twins faces)
Minnie… Kibummie…
First, let me tell you that I am very proud of you both
and for that, I am very lucky and blessed.
Second, I would like to thank your Umma
for being a wonderful perfect mother and father
for the both of you.
Words cannot express how thankful I am
for what he has done and continually does.

Third, I would like to express my sincere apologies
for not being by your side for a year and
several months for I was sick during those times.

(looks at Minnie then smiles) Minnie…
thank you so much for what you did…
you have a brave soul and great sense of disposition…

At this time, Minnie interjects…

“For what Appa…?”

“Remember that time at the park…
 when you approached me…?”

Minnie:             (remembers and lips to an “O” gesture)
                        Oooohh… yeah…
                        Appa… I remember…

Kibummie:       (raises his left hand) I remember too…
                        I was asked by Minnie to come with her to meet you…

Kibum:             (nods) Yes… Minnie and Kibummie…
                        I believe it was fate that we should meet
                        at that time so I could meet both of you
                        and be with both of you too…

                        And I was very thankful for that time…
                        Then, after I have known that I am your father…
                        did you know that…

                        (stops and sighs)…hhmmm…

Kibummie:       (lips puckered) hhmm… what is it Appa…?

Kibum:             (takes a deep breath) That all these times…
                        I feel so insecure of self-doubting
                        of my position as your father…?
                        I constantly worry...
                        On how important it is for me
                        to spend quality time with the both of you.

                        Just thinking from the time I have known both of you
                        as my kids and considering
                        my fast-paced environment...
                         I feel so guilty not to make time for you sweeties
                        you know, to express and show my love.
                        what I mean is....to assure both of you that
                        I deeply care and think of you both always…

                        (looks at Minho) This is why; I am very grateful
                        to your Umma for his undying support and
                        love for me as well to assure me
                        how both of you love me…
 

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