Seventeen

Now That I Found You
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It's been two days since Mara has known about her husband's last will testament and its content. Today was Hongjoong's birthday, Seungguk's death anniversary, and Mara's business trip to Italy but first, she needs to go to the cemetery to bring some flowers for her husband. It's 8 in the morning an hour before her flight, Mara went to the cemetery together with Kenji to put some flowers and say a prayer to Seungguk. In front of Seungguk's gravestone, Mara had an unreadable look on her face as she tightly clenches the bouquet of orange lilies on her hands. All of a sudden Kenji flinches when Mara bashes the bouquet on Seungguk's gravestone furiously till all the petals scattered on the ground

"How could you do this to me?! you're already dead yet... you're still hurting me!". Mara said furiously as she threw the bunch of stems of the bouquet angrily

"You... after all that I've done... I hate you so much that I wish you would rot in hell for doing this to me!". Mara continued as a single tear escaped her eyes. Kenji was just silently standing and watching his boss releases her anger towards her deceased husband's grave. Kenji suddenly notices that someone was watching them from afar, he had the guts on who it was but he remained silent. 

"Let's go, I don't want to be late on my flight... I already wasted some time here". Mara said as she tried to calm herself down. Kenji followed his boss but he never missed looking for that someone who was hiding behind the tree, he knew that he was still there. Mara was so oblivious to her surroundings and doesn't seem to care at all so she ignored it.

 

When Mara's car left the cemetery, the figure who's hiding behind the tree finally comes out with a sigh and immediately goes in front of a specific gravestone to give his respect

"Happy anniversary... Dad~". The young man said with a small smile as he put his flowers on the gravestone. He noticed the scattered petals on the ground

"Your wife also came and by the looks of her... she seems so upset on something... look at these poor things... no wonder why you want to leave her... she has some issues~". The young man said with a playful smile

"Sorry for that, I was just saying what's on my mind, Dad. I wish you're still here~ You know... I've met someone... he caught my eyes... and I think I had a crush on him". The young man continued with a smile but his solitary suddenly interrupted when someone unexpected came behind his back

"Hello, what are you doing in front of my father's grave?". The young man suddenly froze in nervousness, he wants to run away but he couldn't move his legs and was beyond speechless at the same time. The young man could feel that the other figure was now moving closer to him until they stand side by side

"I think... I know who you are". The other man said as he put his own set of flowers in the gravestone

"I used to come here with my mom secretly on his birthday and anniversary. I'm sorry. I should've left now". The young man said in a quite anxious tone as he was about to turn now and leave

"That's okay. He's your father too". The other man said and the younger man was stunned

"I'm glad to finally meet you". The other man said as he faces the latter one

"I'm Mingyu... Kim Mingyu". The younger man said as he faces the older one with a nervous small smile

"Nice to meet you, Mingyu~ I'm sure father wants us to meet each other in a different situation, unfortunately, our youngest brother isn't here. You know it is his birthday today". The other man said as he now looks on the gravestone once again

"Is it?". Mingyu said still anxious about meeting his older half-brother

"I'm Hyunjoong". The other man introduces himself

"I know all your names... Dad... has always told me stories about my brothers". Mingyu said

"That's good to hear~". Hyunjoong said as he eyed the scattered petals on the ground

"Your mother just came earlier... hyung". Mingyu said in a firm tone

"Based on what I'm seeing... she was the one who did this". Hyunjoong said in a serious tone

"Yes. When I saw her earlier she was angry so I hide behind the tree but the man beside her... I think he noticed me and he knows I'm here". Mingyu said

"Mr. Sanada, my mom's secretary. Yeah, he tends to know kinds of stuff. Anyways, do you have time? I want to invite you to have breakfast with me... so we can know each other, what do you think?". Hyunjoong said as he faces the latter one, Mingyu was taken aback by the sudden invitation but he was overjoyed

"Of course hyung~". Mingyu immediately said yes to his brother's invitation. He doesn't want to miss this opportunity to finally get closer to his other only living relative. Hyunjoong and Mingyu couldn't hide the excitement on their faces as they leave the cemetery.

 

STAY'S CAFE:

 

Seonghwa assigned Jisung to pick up the cupcakes and Hongjoong's cake at the cafe since Minho will drive him to the orphanage. Once they arrive Chan immediately called Minho in their small office for a small talk

"What is it Chan hyung?". Minho asked in a quite anxious tone 

"You know... you've been acting so strange lately whenever Seonghwa is mentioned or something. I've already warned you... as a friend and a brother... I advise you to stop this... whatever you're still feeling for him. Think about Jisung's feelings". Chan said in a serious tone

"I know that hyung. I swear... I'm already over him but... I just can help it to get overprotective on him". Minho said in a firm tone

"I know how you feel, sometimes I also felt that but... your overprotectiveness towards him may lead to misunderstanding. What if Jisung misunderstands? you know what I'm saying". Chan asked eyeing the latter one

"He wouldn't and he doesn't need to know. It's already in the past". Minho said with a serious look on his face

"Are you sure Minho? let's just be happy... for Seonghwa, okay?". Chan said with a small smile. Minho didn't say a thing he just nods his head, agreeing to Chan's advice because he knows that Chan is right. Unbeknownst to them someone already heard their conversation.

 

TREASURE PUBLISHING HOUSE:

 

Philip was in deep thoughts as he blankly stares at his laptop. He was wondering what he would write this time, then he suddenly remembers that today was Hongjoong's birthday. Philip asks himself where exactly will Hongjoong spend his birthday today? Philip starts to think of the places he usually had seen Hongjoong spending his past birthdays these past few years. So he starts to call every restaurant he had known and check if Hongjoong made any reservations but to no avail, everyone that he had called said Hongjoong hasn't made any reservation at their place. Philip was losing his patience because he needs something to write about Hongjoong but then a sudden realization hit him... that maybe Hongjoong decided to celebrate his birthday with his special someone, and where exactly is his special someone?... the orphanage. Philip immediately packs his things including his camera and he's heading out to Lady Aurora orphanage. 

 

LADY AURORA ORPHANAGE:

 

Before Hongjoong and Seonghwa went to the orphanage, Hongjoong already told Seonghwa that they have to go to the cemetery to pay a visit to his father's grave and Seonghwa agreed. They did not stay that long either and they left as well because Hongjoong was getting excited about Seonghwa's surprise.

 

When they arrived at the orphanage, Seonghwa put a blindfold on his eyes for the surprise. Once they arrived at the garden where everything is settled, Seonghwa untied the blindfold, and altogether the kids sang the happy birthday song to him. Hongjoong couldn't help but smile hearing all the kids singing and he couldn't help but look at the place it looks like a children's birthday party with a theme of Minion's and Disney princesses. When the kids start to clap their hands as they finished singing the happy birthday song, Hongjoong couldn't help but tear up a little because he couldn't remember when was the last time that he ce

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Chapter 21: Thanks for your updated >< omg, I really look forward to it every day, hope you're fine and not stressed anymore, hwaiting !!!!
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Chapter 20: The story really reached its . Really looking forward to the next chapter. what if Hongjoong found out everything that his mother did to Seonghwa's sister >< looking forward to it. Thank you for perfect story and hope you update soon ~
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Chapter 15: Thank you so much 🥰 look forward day by day 😘
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Chapter 10: It's really really perfect fiction ❤️❤️❤️ hope you update soon ~ thank you.
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Chapter 10: Love the story! Hope you update soon <3