Hello there! Okay, so here’s the next update. Haha. I just wanna remind you that I updated just a few hours earlier (hihi. double update). ;D The title is “His name is Choi Seungcheol” Don’t get confused.

 

Enjoy!

 

 

Mini Series: Half Brothers: Favorite Son

 

As soon as they arrived in Korea, they fetched the little man in Mrs. Park’s care. And when they arrived home, Seungcheol gave Hansol his toys that they bought from Taiwan. Some of it were educational because Jeonghan told him too.

 

Seungcheol:

Are you okay, Hansol?

Are you happy with your toys?

 

Jeonghan:

Did you cry?

 

Hansol:

I am happy!

No… I’m a good boy!

(Pouted his lips)

 

        Hansol seemed not focused on his new and adorable toys but to the both of them.

 

Seungcheol:

(Noticed it.)

Don’t you like your toys?

 

        Hansol, without a second thought, ran to his hyungs and embraced them tightly. He also offered his kisses to welcome them back.

 

Hansol:

I miss you!

 

Jeonghan & Seungcheol:

I miss you too!

 

Hansol:

Are you okay now?

 

        Jeonghan was clueless about what Seungcheol and Hansol were talking about.

 

Seungcheol:

Yes!

Thank you, Hansolie~

Give me a hug.

(Hansol embraced him as tight as he could)

 

Jeonghan:

What are you talking about?

 

Seungcheol:

Nothing.

(He took his digital camera)

Smile Hansolie~

 

        Seungcheol posed with him and took their picture. Later on, he called Jeonghan and took another picture.

 

        Meanwhile, Jeonghan was arranging all those things that he had to fix, when he remembered something.

 

Jeonghan:

Hyung?

 

Seungcheol:

(On his computer)

Mmmm?

 

Jeonghan:

Remember when you told me to invite my friends… I mean my group mates to work here, instead of theirs?

 

Seungcheol:

Uh-huh?

(Still focused on his laptop)

 

Jeonghan:

I told them that.

 

Seungcheol:

When are they coming?

 

Jeonghan:

On Wednesday.

 

Seungcheol:

Okay.

Tell them to be quiet.

 

Jeonghan:

Okay.

Ah- hyung…

What do you want to eat this week?

And… can ask if I can get food from the ref for my classmates?

 

Seungcheol:

(Looked at him)

Why bother to cook?

Order outside instead.

 

Jeonghan:

But it’s more expensive.

 

Seungcheol:

What is your card for? (Card from his father.)

Use that. Let him pay for everything. Don’t thrift. You deserve that.

 

Jeonghan:

But I don’t want to bother him.

 

Seungcheol:

Is that about your pride?

Just buy anything. Let him repay you.

 

Jeonghan:

Even if I buy a car?

(Tested Cheol)

 

Seungcheol:

(He was surprised)

Oh!

Do you have something in mind?

Can you drive?

Do you have driver’s license?

 

Jeonghan:

You will let me buy one?

 

Seungcheol:

Of course!

But that’s on the old man’s.

 

Jeonghan:

I was joking. I’d rather commute. I don’t know how to drive.

 

Seungcheol:

Can you insert it to your schedule?

 

Jeonghan:

The what?

 

Seungcheol:

Learning how to drive.

It’s easy.

 

Jeonghan:

I-i don’t know.

(He blushed)

I said I was joking.

 

Seungcheol:

It’s quite convenient, though. For you and for me.

SungJae knows how to drive.

He has his own car too.

 

Jeonghan:

I-i don’t need it.

 

Seungcheol:

I insist. I will enroll you this weekend.

 

Jeonghan:

Why can’t you teach me instead?

 

Seungcheol:

I’m not good at teaching.

 

Jeonghan:

SungJae?

 

Seungcheol:

I doubt his skills.

 

        Jeonghan sighed. He wished that he never told him that. He just get himself into trouble.

 

        Later on, someone knocked on the door. Seungcheol opened it and saw the happy SeungJae outside the door.

 

Jeonghan:

(Smiled)

Hello!

 

SungJae:

Hyung!

Thank goodness you are here!

Is hyung there?

 

Seungcheol:

Why?

 

SungJae:

Oh, nothing.

Hi, hyung!

 

Seungcheol:

What brings you here?

 

SungJae:

Oh I heard that…

(Noticed that he’s not yet inside their house.)

Can I come in?

 

Jeonghan/ Sungcheol:

Of course!/ Of course not!

 

Jeonghan:

Don’t mind him. C’mon!

 

        Seungcheol wore an annoyed expression and went back to his seat.

 

Jeonghan:

What brings you here?

 

SungJae:

Hyung, I heard that you are smart.

(He smiled)

 

Jeonghan:

Not really.

(He giggled)

 

SungJae:

Can you help me with my exam?

I don’t understand.

 

Jeonghan:

Let me try.

What subject?

 

SungJae:

Math!

And... and… science!

English too!

(He smiled)

 

Seungcheol:

I heard that you are good at those, SungJae-ah. Why act like you don’t know.

(Gave him a sharp gaze.)

 

        Their hyung knows that he’s good at academic, but he didn’t know his intensions why he wanted to be taught, when he did not allow anybody to stay as his tutor. He heard that when he was still young, he was used to be an honor student but when he reached high school up until his college, he became arrogant and naughty.

 

        SungJae had almost same age as Jeonghan. Their youngest were just a few months younger than Jeonghan.

 

Seungcheol:

You are making excuses, SungJae.

 

SungJae:

No!

(He blushed as he found out, but there are things that he couldn’t really comprehend.)

I-i really don’t understand some.

 

Seungcheol:

I don’t think so…

(With a suspicious stare)

Why did you not ask your teacher?

 

SungJae:

I’m shy.

 

Seungcheol:

Since when did it happen?

Which part of your body tells me that you have shyness inside you?

(He harshly.)

 

Jeonghan:

Enough.

SungJae, which part of the lesson you don’t understand?

 

        SungJae pointed everything that he wanted to be taught again.

 

Seungcheol:

Do you want me to call a private tutor?

(He tried that to confirm that SungJae really wanted Jeonghan and not the lesson. He asked himself why did he have to bother when his scores are all good?)

 

SungJae:

(He was shocked by his brother’s offer.)

W-what?

You don’t have too, hyung.

(With an awkward smile)

I’ll just ask Jeonghan hyung.

 

Seungcheol:

Can’t you see he’s busy?

 

SungJae:

Sorry.

I’ll return next time.

 

Jeonghan:

No!

I’m not busy today. Hansol is already sleeping. I’m alright.

(He smiled gently)

 

        Seungcheol passed a pointy glare towards Jeonghan, but the mighty Jeonghan didn’t let it affect him.

 

Jeonghan:

Do you want to go out?

 

Seungcheol:

No. You’re gonna stay here!

 

Jeonghan:

But I think you are busy and we might bother you.

 

Seungcheol:

No. I’m not!

Stay here.

Don’t ever go out. It’s already late at night.

 

SungJae:

I’m with him, hyung.

I can drive him home.

 

Seungcheol:

No!

 

SungJae:

Alright.

Umm… who wants coffee?

 

Seungcheol:

Order iced Americano for me.

 

Jeonghan:

You’re really weird, hyung.

 

SungJae:

And yours?

 

Jeonghan:

Maybe mocha.

(He giggled)

 

SungJae:

How about a cake?

 

Jeonghan:

No need.

 

Seungcheol:

He likes cheesecake.

 

Jeonghan:

You like it, hyung!

 

SungJae:

Okay, don’t fight.

I’ll buy a whole cake, so we can all have a slice.

(Invited Jeonghan to buy with him.)

Hanie-hyung, you want to go out with me?

 

Seungcheol:

I told you, he’s not going anywhere.

 

Jeonghan:

Why?

 

Seungcheol:

Just because.

(Any) problem with that?

(Raised both of his brows.)

 

SungJae:

Okay fine!
(He sulked)

 

Jeonghan:

I’ll go with you.

 

        The boys noticed Seungcheol’s piercing eyes. SungJae was scared; however, Jeonghan was not.

 

SungJae:

I’m fine, hyung.

I’ll come back as soon as possible.

 

Jeonghan:

Take care.

 

SungJae:

Yeah. Thanks!

(He smiled)

 

        That night, the three worked hard. Seungcheol was so focused on his new project, while the two younger ones were busy reviewing for SungJae’s exam.

 

        Starting that day, whenever SungJae has a free time, he was visiting Jeonghan in his school during lunch, so they could both eat together. SungJae was originally a stubborn child, but ever since he saw Jeonghan, he started to change his attitude. From bad boy to good boy.

 

        The time came when Jeonghan and his friends would sleep over to their house for a project. Unexpectedly, Seungcheol was already home by 6 pm because he wanted to monitor his favorite brother and his friends.

 

        As they entered the house, Jeonghan was surprised because Seungcheol was already the one who opened the door.

 

Jeonghan:

Kkamchagiya!

Hyung?!

Why so early today?

 

Seungcheol:

I’m not busy.

(When actually, he was. He passed all of the things that he needed to do to his poor friend/ business partner, SungHoon.)

 

Jeonghan:

Oh, by the way…

These are

(Began introducing his friends and team mates one by one.)

This is Wonwoo, you know him already… Hoshi, Joshua, Woozi, and Jun.

The girls wasn’t able to go here because their parents won’t allow them. We’ll just communicate through messenger.

 

Jeonghan’s Classmates:

Good evening, hyung!

 

Seungcheol:

Good evening!

(With a strict voice)

Jeonghan, order food now, they must be hungry.

 

Jeonghan:

Okay. Thank you.

(He whispered.)

But hyung, what should I order?

 

        Seungcheol was really fond of Jeonghan’s shy face and smiled.

 

Seungcheol:

You like pizza?

Burger, or pasta. Jjajangmyeon? Tteokbokki? Anything you want.

 

        He knew that Jeonghan won’t order for himself, unless he ordered his, so he told him to order a pizza and a pasta for him. Then, same goes for all of them.

 

Seungcheol:

Just buy the big one so you can eat until midnight.

Order cola too.

 

Jeonghan:

Okay.

Thanks, hyung!

(He smiled)

Ah- by the way, where’s Hansol?

 

Seungcheol:

He’s in my room, watching.

Don’t worry, it’s educational. Okay?

(Made sure that Jeonghan would approve on what Hansol would watch.)

 

Jeonghan:

(He smiled cutely because his hyung was also cute.)

Okay. Thank you.

 

        While ordering, the other boys were so amazed on how rich Jeonghan’s family was. First of all, he was dropped and fetched at their school by a Mercedes Benz (Seungcheol’s car) or a Volkswagen (SungJae’s car) then, his things were all expensive, even clothes; though, his actions were quite that of a humble citizen or a commoner. Then now, their house. It looked elegant with its minimalistic charm.

 

Hoshi:

Wow, Jeonghan! You are so rich!

(Looking around)

 

Jun:

(Noticed the cute dolls that were being displayed)

Wow!

This must be expensive!

 

Joshua:

Ya… you told me that you came from a poor family?

 

Jeonghan:

Yeah.

It’s a long story.

 

        On the other hand, Woozi and Wonwoo stayed quiet. Later on, their doorbell rang. They thought that it was already the food; though, it was too fast to come. It has been only 10 minutes since they ordered.

 

        Jeonghan went to the door and opened it. In his surprise, Sung Hoon came along with some documents and laptops with him.

 

Jeonghan:

O, hyung!

Let me help you.

 

        Sung Hoon’s face looked haggard and weak. That worried Jeonghan.

 

Jeonghan:

You alright, hyung?

 

SungHoon:

Where’s your brother?!

(He said angrily)

 

Jeonghan:

He’s inside. Come in.

 

        Sungcheol was surprised when he heard Sung Hoon’s angry voice. He knew that he would get mad at him because he was giving all of his work to him lately.

 

Sung Hoon:

Ya!

 

        He became shy when he saw some people inside the house. He wondered of who those people might be. Jeonghan answered his question immediately as he sensed that he had something on his mind.

 

Jeonghan:

They are my classmates, hyung.

They’re here because we’re doing some project.

 

SungHoon:

(Adjusted his facial expression into a good one.)

Oh, I see.

Good luck with that.

 

Jeonghan:

Thank you.

 

        Sung Hoon went immediately to where Cheol was. He was agitated but since Hansol was there, he was forced to maintain a good composure and tried to prevent himself from hitting the abusive CEO in front of him.

 

        On the other hand, Jeonghan and his friends neatly arranged their things on the table in the living room. Before they put some samples, the young man made sure that he puts newspaper on it before they put their microscope on the table.

 

        Finally, their food arrived. Hoshi and Wonwoo were the once who received it. Joshua and Woozi prepared paper plates and tissue, while Jeonghan called his brothers inside Cheol’s room.

 

        They gathered in their dining table. It was the first time that the room was filled with people and it was quite noisy. Jeonghan repeatedly reminded them of their house’ strict policy. Fortunately, they ate peacefully. Meaning there’s no major chaos happened.

 

        It was getting late and all of them were still up except Hansol. Seungcheol and Sung Hoon were making some proposal – a rush proposal- while Jeonghan and his classmates were still completing their projects. Cheol never forgets to check his baby brother with the others. When he opened the door, they were all still up and this time they were eating the pizza. They were all focused on their laptop, typing something. Later on, Wonwoo got a pizza and put it on Jeonghan’s mouth because he was the only one who was not eating at that moment, so Wonwoo became worried that he’s hungry too. Seungcheol’s eyes became cold again and looked at their actions. Then, here came Hoshi who let him drank his beverage, of course with Hoshi’s assistance too, because Jeonghan won’t move until he finished typing for the reason that, if he stopped at the moment and rest, he’d forget about everything he was thinking.

 

Joshua:

Ya, rest for a while Jeonghan-ah.

 

Jeonghan:

I can’t. I will rest later after doing this.

 

        The quiet Jun approached the boys and gave them pizza for them to have a bite. Jeonghan was the first one and he took a very big bite which stained his beautiful face. Woozi gave Jun a tissue and wiped Jeonghan’s face gently.

 

Jeonghan:

Thanks.

 

        After a few minutes, Jeonghan stopped typing. At last he finished the outline of their work. At least he typed the draft of their whole paper when Seungcheol called him inside his room with a mad voice. Jeonghan thought that they might get disturbed by their noise; although, they tried to minimize everything in order for them not to be bothered.

 

        He came into his hyung’s room and scolded him for no reason. Sung Hoon was surprised about it because Jeonghan did nothing wrong. He thought that Seungcheol was a little jealous of his friends because he couldn’t do what they did to him. Cheol was still shy showing his feelings towards his little brother, while the others were just free to express it.

 

        SungHoon found no valid reason why Seungcheol was really going strict on Jeonghan. He decided to but in their conversation.

 

Sung Hoon:

Excuse me, Cheol. I think you should go to sleep. You’re just tired.

 

Jeonghan:

Yeah. I think so too.

 

Seungcheol:

I still have a lot to do.

Sleep on your room now.

 

Jeonghan:

I can’t sleep in my room?

 

Seungcheol:

Why?

 

Jeonghan:

Hello? All of them are at the living room. I will stay there too.

 

Seungcheol:

You can excuse yourself you know. And besides, look at the time. You all better sleep.

 

Jeonghan:

But we’re about to finish.

 

Seungcheol:

Finish it tomorrow.

 

Jeonghan:

Why not now?

 

        They started fighting again with such an absurd reason, so Sung Hoon teased his hilarious friend.

 

SungHoon:

Ya… is Jeonghan your daughter?

You’re over protective on him to the point that he has no freedom at all. I thought we’re clear about that?

 

Seungcheol:

It’s for him!

 

SungHoon:

No, Cheol.

You’re just paranoid.

Don’t worry he’ll be fine and besides, his friends cared for him a lot. They seemed nice.

 

Seungcheol:

Hmph!

 

Jeonghan:

Hyung, I think you better sleep.

You’re getting sick.

(He said with an irritated voice.)

 

Sung Hoon:

Go back to your classmates now. I’ll tie him here so he won’t bother you anymore. Go on.

 

Jeonghan:

Thank you, hyung.

 

Seungcheol:

I can’t trust you Sung Hoon.

(With an evil face)

 

        Jeonghan went out and continued what they were doing. Seungcheol and Sung Hoon, on the other hand, were talking about Seungcheol’s behavior towards Jeonghan.

 

Sung Hoon:

Hey, you’re too possessive!

You’re even possessive over him than Da Eun.

 

Seungcheol:

He needs me.

 

SungHoon:

(He was surprised and smiled)

Why can’t you just act normal?

Please. For god’s sake!

He’s a grown up man now…

You’re acting like a father of a teenage daughter.

 

Seungcheol:

I don’t want him to be influenced by bad people out there.

 

SungHoon:

Okay. In short. You love him and you want to protect him. Is that so?

 

Seungcheol:

(He gave up and sighed)

I think so.

You know… I can’t fail him.

I am the only person who can protect him.

 

SungHoon:

(He got a goosebumps on how Seungcheol became soft.)

Wuoow!

C’mon man! You have us here.

 

Seungcheol:

But I cannot trust you anymore. You let him go.

 

SungHoon:

Chill man!

It’s a normal thing to have friends.

 

Seungcheol:

(He sighed)

The time is too short for us.

 

SungHoon:

No problem.

Delay your wedding if that’s the only problem you have.

 

 

Seungcheol:

I told you we can’t.

 

SungHoon:

Why?

 

Seungcheol:

She wanted it.

 

SungHoon:

And you?

 

Seungcheol:

I’m okay with it.

 

Sung Hoon:

Are you sure?

Seungcheol, to be honest…

 

Seungcheol:

What again?

That you don’t like her?

You told me that many times before.

Hoon-ah, don’t trouble yourself with that intuition of yours.

C’mon! She’s a good woman.

 

SungHoon:

Omo!

Is she not the best?

(He said sarcastically.)

 

Seungcheol:

She is.

SungHoon:

Aigoo!

Fine... of course, I’m not going to deal with her anyway. You are blinded Cheol.

 

        The next morning, Jeonghan and his friends were sleeping on the floor with their laptops open. Cheol saw them and ordered their breakfast before he went off to his office with Sung Hoon and Hansol.

 

        Fortunately, they were able to finish their project and the last thing they had to do was to print it. As the alarm had already rang, Jeonghan immediately went to the kitchen. He was about to cook when he saw the food on the table. There was a big note on the paper bag, saying “Good morning! Hansol is with me. Don’t cook anymore.” Jeonghan smiled after reading it and he called Seungcheol to thank him, but he was currently at an intense meeting, so he won’t answer. Hansol was still in his office because it was too early for him to go to school yet. Seungcheol asked Yu Jin to drop Hansol at his school by 9:00 in the morning.

 

        Seungcheol flew to HongKong with Sung Hoon for a business meeting, so he told Jeonghan to go home on his own, or probably call SungJae to fetch him.

 

        Then, back to their own busy life. Jeonghan and his team got a high grade on their report and thanks to everyone’s effort and dedication, they were exempted in their exam. They were so happy as they went home.

 

Suddenly, Jeonghan saw Attorney and his father who were waiting in front of the gates and not any of his brothers. He was stunned by it as he froze.

 

Il Kook:

Son, can I talk to you?

 

Jeonghan:

Um…

Sure.

 

        Jeonghan didn’t know what to do. He became breathless as he panicked. When he entered the car, he texted his brother that he was with his father saying “Hyung, your old man fetched me.”

 

        Because Seungcheol was so busy, he forgot about his phone. Jeonghan waited for his reply but his hyung was not able to do so. He thought that he was just busy at the moment.

 

        So, Jeonghan was brought to where Seungcheol lives when he was a child. When Cheol escaped that lonely mansion, Il Kook’s second wife and son were the ones who were staying inside the big house with their grandfather.

 

        Compared to Seugcheol’s spacious house, Il Kook’s house was that of a mansion. It was big and way more spacious. The maids greeted them with smile; as well as Il Kook’s 2^nd wife, Yuri, who was wearing a sharp gaze enough to pierce Jeonghan.

 

        They went inside Il Kook’s private room together with his father in order to introduce Jeonghan formally to him. When Jeonghan saw his grandfather, he became scared and anxious. This time he was alone. No reliable hyung and no cute SungJae.

 

Jeonghan:

(Greeted them politely)

Good afternoon, sir!

(With a shaky voice)

 

        His grandfather gave him a fiery eyes instead.

 

Grandfather:

Why did you bring that bastard of yours here in my house?

 

Il Kook:

He’s my son.

 

Grandfather:

Son from a maid. She’s a low life creature who was willing to be paid for a one night stand.

 

Il Kook:

I love her!

(He gritted his teeth)

 

        Jeonghan was surprised hearing that from his father. He never knew that someone would love an evil woman like his mother. Nevertheless, he stayed quiet.

 

Grandfather:

Quiet!

That affection that you felt for her was not love. It’s lust!

 

Il Kook:

Dad!

 

        Jeonghan was really scared upon hearing those intense fight from the men in front of him.

 

Il Kook:

I am introducing you my son, your grandson!

 

Grandfather:

I only have one grandson, and he is my beloved Seungcheol.

 

Il Kook:

Please, dad.

Why can’t you accept Jeonghan and SungJae?

They are my sons too.

 

Grandfather:

They’re just a mistake!

 

        Jeonghan was surprised of what that old man had said. Well, Jeonghan accepted it long time ago, but that time, that time was a bit harsh for him.

 

Il Kook:

He’s just a child. Blame me instead.

(He looked at Jeonghan)

I’m sorry, son. I was wrong. I shouldn’t let you meet him like this.

 

        Il Kook stood up and embraced his shocked innocent son, who were taking all the blame because of his parent’s wrong doings.

 

Il Kook:

I’ll see you outside.

 

Jeonghan:

I-I’m alright, sir. It’s okay.

I know it already.

 

Grandfather:

Good you know, bastard!

Well, I commend you for that.

Good thing. You spoke the right words, compared to that monster’s son. (Referring to the 2^nd wife)

They don’t deserve to be here.

All they want is your money.

Tsk!

 

Il Kook:

Jeonghan-ah, can you wait for me outside?

 

Grandfather:

No! Let him stay here. Let him know what he was made of.

(He grunted)

Your mother ruined my beloved Seungcheol’s family.

She didn’t care if she ruined ones’ family because all she cared for was the money my son have.

She used her pretty face to gain Il Kook’s heart and made him destroy the bond he had with his wife and son.

 

Il Kook:

Father! Please stop talking nonsense!

 

Grandfather:

(He ignored his son.)

I know you came here because you knew that your father is a wealthy man, and you can get everything you wished for. Am I correct?

You’re like your mother. She’s a dirty woman and so do you!

You want money, am I right?!

 

        Jeonghan did not anymore speak a word, he didn’t even dare to breathe because somehow, those words hurt him. He wondered why, when he knew that he was like that from the very beginning. Jeonghan knew that he took advantage of his father’s wealth to study, but he didn’t mean to get anything from him anymore, except that dream of finishing his studies.

 

Il Kook:

Father! I am the one who asked Jung Ho to find him.

 

Grandfather:

And there you go!

You win!

You find him…

But have you ever think that Seungcheol might get hurt?

You hurt him many times already. You hurt him and his mother!

You said you loved her, and now you are telling me, you loved his mother too.

(He said sarcastically)

What can you say to your third woman? You love her too?

Or you loved her?

You seemed cold towards her after your 2^nd bastard came out of her womb.

What is it?

One night stand again?

You stop loving them after having and children.

Is that it?!

(He shouted with range.)

You disappoint me Il Kook. I never thought that my son will ever be an idiot like you!

 

Il Kook:

Please, stop!

 

        Jeonghan was shaking in fear while in the hands of his father. His heart was pumping fast.

 

Il Kook:

Jeonghan-ah, I think we better talk alone first.

 

        Jeonghan did not respond quickly as he realized what their grandfather had said about how Seungcheol felt. He felt guilt and sadness inside his heart and thought that he was just giving Seungcheol a big burden especially that he and Hansol were living and relying on him all the time.

 

Il Kook:

Jeonghan?

 

Jeonghan:

I’m sorry sir. What it is again?

(His hands felt cold)

 

Il Kook:

Let’s talk outside. I have something to show you.

I’m sorry for everything, my son.

 

        Meanwhile, Seungcheol read Jeonghan’s text message and called him immediately but Jeonghan won’t answer. He called SeungJae instead.

 

SungJae:

(He was glad seeing his hyung calling him personally.)

Hello?

(With a sweet voice.)

 

Seungcheol:

Is Jeonghan in the house?

 

SungJae:

Your house?

 

Seungcheol:

No… the big house.

 

SungJae:

I’m still in school, hyung.

What happened?

 

Seungcheol:

He said he’s there.

 

SungJae:

I’ll go there right away.

 

Seungcheol:

Okay, thanks!

 

        SungJae was not going home lately because their grandfather was grumpy all the time since he saw Jeonghan in the party. If he was to go home, he chose to go very late because he was afraid of his grandfather.

 

        Fortunately, SungJae got there the moment his father and Jeonghan went to another place. He saw Jeonghan so shocked and he’s quite blank as he rode the car. He thought that his grandfather met him, and he bet that he told Jeonghan that he was not ever welcome into the house. That was why SungJae avoided him from time he could comprehend that he’s not welcome inside their home.

 

        The good investigator followed them and their car lead them to a café. SungJae reported everything to Seungcheol and followed them inside.

 

        Meanwhile, Jeonghan was currently at the state of shock that he didn’t open his mouth for a matter of several minutes. Il Kook knew how hurtful it was to Jeonghan, so he held his hands. Jeonghan jolted upon the touch of his father, but what worried him the most was his hyung and not the one the old man had said.

 

Il Kook:

Son, listen.

I love your mother. I’m sorry that I couldn’t fight for you back then…

And I have to apologize to what your grandfather had said to you.

 

Jeonghan:

Is it true that you left Cheol hyung’s mom because of my mother?

 

Il Kook:

That’s not true. But I cannot deny that I learned to love her too.  She knows very well that our marriage is for our families. We were engaged by our parents that’s why we have to-

 

Jeonghan:

Have you talked to her about you and Ha Jin (his mother)? Did you know what feeling she have for you?

 

Il Kook:

(He was speechless for a while)

Jeonghan-ah, I know it was all my fault.

I love all of you.

 

Jeonghan:

Have you ever talked all of this to hyung and SungJae?

How about SungJae? He’s hurt too.

 

Il Kook:

I know. I know I hurt all of you.

 

Jeonghan showed an agitated face as he gritted his teeth and closed his fist in annoyance hearing those lame excuses.

 

Il Kook:

Son, please give me a chance to prove to you that I love you.

 

Jeonghan:

I am not the one who needs it, sir.

(He firmly spoke.)

Your father is right! I agreed to go to you because I want your money.

 

Il Kook:

I know you just want to study and you have the very right to demand it to me, my son.

(With a loving tone.)

I am sorry that I ruined your life and your mother’s.

(With a teary eyes)

I love her so much.

 

        Jeonghan was surprised upon seeing tears on his father’s eyes.

 

        Meanwhile, SungJae, who sat to the nearest chair yet unnoticeable was also listening to everything his father was telling. SungJae was a bit hurt about finding out the truth behind their story; nevertheless, it didn’t change his feelings towards Jeonghan. He still love him because he knew that Jeonghan’s love was real and not that of his mother who cares less of him than money.

 

        Il Kook continued his untold story.

 

Il Kook:

Ha Jin is a pretty and nice lady, I fell in love with her the moment I’ve known her. She was the daughter of our former maid and we went to the same school because she had her scholarship.

You know, she’s smart and pretty like you, but she’s very strong and she’s quite a fighter.

(He chuckled)

Sometimes I am afraid of her too, but we became friends despite our status.

Some other time, she began working inside our house.

…

Because of her, my life is really a mess.

(He smiled as he reminisced their sweet memories.)

I loved her first and I thought she never loved me because of her attitude towards me.

When she learned about our engagement, she kept her distance from me because she knew that we were not meant to be together. She kept that distance for a long time and tried to go out from our house after she graduated, but I stopped her. I took the opportunity that she needed money for her mother because she was weak that time. She was forced to work under me.

(He sighed)

And I- I

(He halted for a while before confessing.)

That very night, I couldn’t hold myself anymore. I-it’s all my fault.

I am terribly sorry, Jeonghan-ah.

I ruined everything.

 

Jeonghan:

You don’t have to say that to me. It’s her mistake too, I know.

She shouldn’t have stayed and she knew that.

You should apologize to your two sons first.

 

Il Kook:

You are just like Ha Jin.

(He smiled)

 

Jeonghan:

Don’t you dare compare me to that evil woman! I am nothing like her! She’s a ! I hate her!

( his hands more.)

 

Il Kook:

(He got angry because of how he called his own mother)

Jeonghan!

Don’t call her that!

She’s still your mother!

 

Jeonghan:

She’s not!

(With an angry face.)

 

        The tension was intense between the both of them and it broke when Jeonghan’s tears fell from his eyes, showing how hurt and hate he was feeling because of what happened in his life.

 

Jeonghan:

You don’t know-

You don’t know what she’s done to us!

You don’t know it because you’re coward! You are weak!

(He let out everything he was feeling at the moment.)

 

        Il Kook and SungJae –at the back- were surprised of his brave confession. Il Kook calmed himself and went near to his son to embrace him and say “I’m sorry.” Again and again.

 

Il Kook:

I’m sorry, Jeonghan-ah… I was just…

(He wiped his own tears)

I know I was wrong. Please give me the chance to straighten everything. Son, please… I know there’s so much pain in your heart right now, but please blame it all to me and not your mother.

 

Jeonghan:

I told you, I have no mother.

I only have three brothers who loves me so much.

 

Il Kook:

I am glad you all get along.

(He smiled in relief)

I hope you all take care of each other.

 

Jeonghan:

We do.

 

Il Kook:

That’s why, get everything you want from me, okay?

I’ll pay for everything. I know you might probably hate me for the rest of your life, but please let me do something for you.

 

Jeonghan:

Pay? Pay for everything?

That’s nothing compared to your mistakes. You can’t even turn back time with your money. Everything happened and there’s no way you can undo it.

But I am giving you the chance…

You have to do something for the two of them. (SungJae and Seungcheol)

 

Il Kook:

I understand.

Tell me and I’ll do the best that I can.

 

        There talk was not as good as Il Kook had expected, but it made him relief knowing that Jeonghan grew up brave, smart, and loving.