He looks much older now. Time has really flown. The silver tips of his goatee are a dead giveaway, even if he regularly dyes his hair black. There are wrinkles in his forehead now and dark crescents under his eyes. Overworked. Exhausted. Yet, he puts on a smile on his face for the little princess walking by his side. It’s been so long...but it seems that this man could still tug at the strings of my heart.

“Ms Rose?” Minsik greets me. 

I know he recognizes me by the way his eye twitches, and caution in his voice. I nod with, I hope what is a warm smile on my face. “It’s nice to finally meet you, Sarang’s father.”

Author's Note:

I'm practicing angst and I hope this goes well. fingers crossed.

This oneshot is for the writing competition Laughing Realm's mini challenge called "Love Goals"! I'm excited as this oneshot is my attempt at touching how love comes in all shapes and forms, and how some don't really require a label or a wedding ring. 

-Kora