Chapter Twenty Three (Pt. 2)    How do you find happiness in this world? Truthfully, I don’t know the answer but this picturesque moment was definitely one I could consider pure bliss. This wasn’t part of the program but the good-hearted nuns running the chosen orphanage for this charity happened to organize a surprise event in commemoration of my coming of age. After the medical services were rendered to the children, this one little boy named Minjae suddenly approached me and began tugging at my arm.    “Noona, noona,” he almost furiously said, pulling me towards somewhere I didn’t know, “come with me, please.” He was cutely tripping over his words as he stared at me with his huge doe eyes.   “What is it, little one?” I softly asked as I let myself be dragged by him.   “Secret!” he cutely cooed before he sprinted towards a pathway amidst the woods.   “Ya! Minjae ah!” I called as he slowly went farther.   “Come on, noona!” he yelled, looking back once before resuming his run.   I looked behind to see Secretary Kim and Kang ahjussi trailing behind me. “Is it safe in here?” I asked.   “This path leads to the flower garden, your highness.” Answered Kang ahjussi.   “I guess I have to follow him then.” I mumbled to myself before I proceeded walking. “Will it be alright if I leave the guests and volunteers for a bit? I’m afraid the kid might get lost.”   “A few minutes of absence won’t hurt one bit, your highness.” Answered Soojin and I gave her a kind smile.   “Noona~” I heard his melodic coo once again and I looked around, searching for his voice.   “Where are you?” I called back and behind the huge trunk of a tree, I saw his head popped out. He had a boyish smile on, revealing his bunny-sized front teeth, as he motioned for me to follow him. I tried to walk faster in order to catch up with him. I still have to be cautious, as I don’t want to stress my ankle.   “Come find me, noona!” I heard him sing-sang, his voice echoing throughout the forest.   “Alright, I’m coming to get you.” I but instead I motioned for Kang ahjussi and Soojin to look around for me. Not even half a minute, Kang ahjussi already located him, hiding atop a low branch of a tree. I stood underneath it, pretending I still didn’t know where he is. “Hmm, I wonder where that little boy is?” we heard him giggle, which was my cue to look up and surprise him. “Wua! There you are!”   “You found me, noona.” He said whilst giggling and I helped him down the branch.   “So what’s this secret you are talking about?” I asked as I held him in my arms.   “If we follow till the end of this path, you’ll know.” He cutely answered. So I let him down in order for him to lead the way, careful not to let go of his hand this time just in case he sprints again.   Soon after a scene to behold unfolded before me as we entered what seemed to be a sanctuary of numerous flower species. The entire garden was filled with butterflies and the place almost glowed with its bright hues and colors. In there I found the children on arrays, looking as if they’ve been arranged like a choir, whilst the nun stand by their sides. I saw my best friend and Jungkook with them as well and they simply confirmed my initial guess. Indeed, this was a chorale organized by the sisters.   “Music, please!” said the mother superior. That was when I realized there was a little pavilion behind them, hosting a white baby grand piano and before it was none other than Youngho oppa. He then began softly pressing the keys, playing a beautiful melody. I didn’t know he could play the piano, and the more I didn’t know he was this good.   A few other kids offered me a seat as Minjae once again was tugging my arm but this time it was for him to place a flower crown on my head. I happily bowed down for him and cradled him on my lap as we sat, watching the performance. All children were wearing white but their song was about displaying our true colors as vibrant as the rainbow.   “But I see your true colors, shining through.” They all sang in wonderful harmony. “I see your true colors and that’s why I love you, so don’t be afraid to let them show.”   One by one, little boys went near me and handed me roses, totaling a number of eighteen. The most splendid fact about it was that, each rose bore a unique color making a Technicolor bouquet. The sudden burst in pigments was a beautiful contrast to their plain clothing and it made the flowers stand out even more.   “You’re true colors, true colors, are beautiful,” this time Jungkook and Yuju sang together, “like a rainbow.”   By the time their performance ended I found the volunteers in the garden as well, applauding. So I stood up, setting Minjae down, and lead the cheering, approaching the sisters and giving them each a tight embrace in expression of my gratitude, whilst holding the rose bouquet on one hand. “You didn’t really have to do this.” I said, patting a few children in their head, “That was so beautiful.”   “We felt like we needed to offer something in return, your highness,” said one of the sisters, “and besides, the song suits you very well. Your true colors are very bright, kind and beautiful.”   “Oh sister, thank you very much.” I answered, bowing my head.   “Bless you child.” She simply replied. I turned around to see the three special guests of this children’s choir. Yuju was beaming brightly as she held hands with Jungkook who had his boyish grin on, whilst Youngho shyly smiled from behind.   “You sneaky, sneaky people.” I teased as I walked towards them.   “Happy birthday again, Yeona ah.” Said Yuju as she hugged me, and then the rest of the children followed with, “Happy birthday, crown princess!”   “Aww thank you.” I answered, unable to contain my wide smile. She let go of the hug and that was when I decided to lunge forward and enveloped Youngho oppa into a giant hug. He had to step back a little in order to balance us both. We heard the children cooed cutely as they witnessed the scene.   “Thank you.” I whispered as I nuzzled my nose against his neck. He laughed softly, caressing my hair.   “They simply asked me to accompany them, it was the sisters who did all the organizing.” Said he.   “I never knew you could play the piano.” I said as we both let go.   “What, the Blue House didn’t got that information?” he kidded.   “I’m pretty sure they did but I didn’t exactly read your resume.” I answered and we shared a giggle. “I guess the children could go and enjoy the whole place now.” I said, looking back around and unto the sisters.   “Ne,” came Seulgi unnie, “please feel free to use any facilities you would like, sisters. All of our staff will be honored to lend you a helping hand.”   “Thank you so much, miss.” They answered. And so the children were let to play around the Eco Park, whilst the sisters closely followed them, as well as a few other volunteers.   “Noona, noona,” Minjae was once again pulling at my hand.   “Ne?” I answered, leaning down to his level.   “Who is this ahjussi?” then he pointed at Youngho oppa. Everyone close laughed out loud after hearing what he said, including me.   “Yah, who’s the ahjussi you’re referring to?” said oppa, slightly pouting, as he picked up the young boy in his arms.   “You.” He innocently answered, blinking his huge eyes.   “Minjae ah, you’re very clever.” I ruffled his hair as I giggle.   “This kid,” oppa said under his breath, “I’m your hyung okay? Not ahjussi.”   “Hyung?” he asked, cutely tilting his head.   “Ne, Youngho hyung.” Said oppa but the kid only looked at him with creased eyebrows. “What’s your name?”   “I’m Minjae.” He answered.   “Minjae ah~” suddenly a voiced called out which made the little boy turn his head. We all looked who it was and we saw Seolhyun, carrying what looked like a change of clothes for the boy. “Oh, your highness, I’m sorry.” She said as she noticed my presence and bowed. “I was looking for this boy because one of the sisters asked me if I could help him change his clothes. I bet he’s already soaked in sweat.”   “No, it’s okay Seolhyun ssi.” I answered with a smile.   “That’s right, he’s back is drenched.” Said Youngho oppa as he checked the boy’s shirt. “Stay still buddy, Seolhyun noona will help you change.”   “Pretty noona!” the boy excitedly cheered after he saw who was tampering with his clothes.   “Ne, please stay still, Minjae ah.” Said Seolhyun, voice so kind and cheerful. She started by lifting the boy’s arm and then taking off his shirt. “I was the one who gave him a shot a while ago. He was so brave, he didn’t even flinch or cry.”   “Whoa, good boy!” Youngho oppa cheered him as he ruffled his hair. During my weeklong stay in the hospital, I wasn’t exactly idle. First off I organized this event and of course, I stayed true to what I said when I told oppa I’m going to ask the Blue House to do all the snooping around for me. I couldn’t help that I was too curious though and of course I knew that Seolhyun attended the same university with Youngho oppa and she was also taking up medicine. Given that she’s an heiress to a pharmaceutical business firm, she would definitely be inclined towards the field.   “Yeona ah,” suddenly Jungkook was by my side, holding my arm lightly, conveying, “Yuju and I will go around the place for a while. Would that be alright?”   I glanced behind him to see my best friend sheepishly smiling. “Of course!” I happy chimed. “I brought you guys here for you to catch up with each other and now that the children have been taken care of, we can all do what we like.”   “You’re awesome as always.” Said he, patting my head like I’m a puppy. “I’ll make sure to return your best friend later. We’ll go now okay?”   “Take care!” I waved as I saw them depart. Minjae’s giggling turned back my attention towards my other colleagues.   “Hyung, let’s play with pretty noona!” he cheered pulling both hands of Youngho and Seolhyun towards the nearby playground.   “Yah, I can’t leave the crown princess behind.” Reasoned oppa but I cut him, insisting it’s all right. “Are you sure?” he had asked, slightly worried.   “Yeah.” I happily answered. “I needed to see the preparations for tonight’s event anyway.”   “Oh, you mean the banquet for tonight, your highness?” asked Seolhyun.   “Yes.” I answered with a smile. “Your father would be attending the celebration. I expect you’ll be coming too?”   “If you so wish, your highness.” Within a flash of a second I saw something in Seolhyun’s eyes, but as quick as it came, it also vanished and she simply graciously answered with a kind smile.   “I’ll go on ahead.” I announc