Chapter 29

Discovery

Yuri hugged Heechul tight.

“I didn’t expect to see you here!” said Yuri

“Me neither.” Said Heechul

Minho caught up with Yuri.

“How did you 2 know each other?” asked Sulli

Yuri released Heechul

“Oppa is my cousin. His Dad and my Mom are siblings.” Said Yuri “It’s funny right? Heechul Oppa’s family is what connects Minho and I.”

Minho’s heart started beating fast. He needs to pull Yuri away fast.

Heechul felt like a bomb is about to explode.

 “What do you mean?” asked Sulli

Heechul went in front of Sulli

“Let’s talk some other time with Yuri, it seems Minho and Yuri ahs something urgent to go to.” Said Heechul

“Urgent? I don’t think we’re going anywhere urgent.” Said Yuri

Sulli felt suspicious.

“Yuri Unnie, Can you tell me why Heechul Oppa’s family connects you and Minho?”

She really did not let go of that question. Thought Minho.

“Well, I’m Heechul Oppa’s cousin on the Father side and then Minho is Oppa’s cousin on the mother side!” said Yuri

Sulli is stunned…her mind went blank…her body paralyzed…

Cousins…

Minho and Heechul are cousins?!

Minho shut his eyes tight. No…this shouldn’t have happened. Yuri and Heechul shouldn’t have met in front of Sulli…

Heechul tried to reason “Ummm…What Yuri mean is-“

“Oppa…” said Sulli her face expressionless but her eyes are filled with confusion “tell me honestly...you and Minho…are cousins?” asked Sulli

Heechul can’t give a direct answer. It seems like words are stuck in his throat.

“Yes. Our mothers are sisters.” Said Minho

Sulli felt lightheaded…no way…but why didn’t she know? Why didn’t they tell her?

“Umm…don’t tell me that Sulli doesn’t know?” asked Yuri “Ooops, I think I just made a revelation. Sorry, guys.”

“I asked you before during the beauty pageant…if you know each other…you said you don’t.” said Sulli to Heechul

“Sulli…That time you were struggling against WW club. I just want you to believe that I’m on your side and not theirs. If you learned that Minho is my cousin-“ said Heechul

“You heard when I shared my childhood about Oppa, but you didn’t say anything.” Said Sulli to Minho “Why didn’t you tell me he’s your cousin?”

Minho took a deep breath. Sulli is angry…Minho noticed Sulli’s hands shaking. Her eyes are turning red. He’s sure Sulli’s holding back tears of anger.

“You can’t speak?” asked Sulli angrily

“Hey cool down, Sulli.” Said Yuri

“I can’t cool down. I can’t cool down when I know the person I’ve relied on the most, lied to me!” said Sulli

That drew the last string.

Minho grabbed Sulli’s arm and dragged her with him.

Yuri was surprised to see the rash action by Minho. Heechul did not expect it too.

Heechul tried to catch up. He was about to grab Sulli’s arm when Minho stopped him.

“She’s going with me. ” Said Minho his eyes full of savage emotion

Minho dragged Sulli to his car.

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Sulli is angry. Too angry to speak.

Minho is filled with mixed emotions. He wants Sulli to cool down. He needs her to listen to him. He needs her to know the truth with a listening ear and not with an angry heart.

Minho stopped the car by the park.

They just stayed in the car both of them silent.

When Sulli can’t bear it anymore, she spoke trying to control her anger.

“If you’re not going to admit it, then I’m leaving.” said Sulli

“I did not tell you…because I did not want you to doubt everything that happened. Because if you knew that Hyung and I are cousins, you will doubt everything.” Said Minho

“Because right from the start, you knew about me and him?” asked Sulli

“Yes…because he asked me to take care of you.” Said Minho “At first I did it because of him…but eventually…I did it because I want to…I want to make sure you’re ok.”

“Why?” asked Sulli “I did not want to be any one’s obligation.”

“Because I care for you.” Said Minho

Sulli is getting confused…something inside Sulli’s heart is melting despite her anger.

Sulli’s phone rang and when she saw who’s calling, she answered it.

“Hello, Nicole?” asked Sulli trying to breath normally

“Sulli, can you come to the hospital please? Oppa, he was rushed in.” said Nicole

“Hey, what’s wrong?” asked Minho

“Heechul Oppa…was rushed to the hospital.” Said Sulli shocked

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When Sulli got to the hospital, Nicole is waiting for her and led her and Minho to Heechul’s room. Heechul is sleeping. Yuri was there too.

“What happened?” asked Sulli

“He ran after you and