Jiyong barged in into the dance room, looking for Youngbae. It’s been a few weeks he didn’t meet Youngbae.

He needs to ask Youngbae for explanation, and phone number and address. And he doesn’t want to ask for the truth through phone.

He saw Youngbae talking to the choreographer and went for him. He tapped Youngbae's shoulder, still have respect for the choreographer.

“Bae, can I talk to u,” he looks at the choreographer hinting that he needs not him to be there. The choreographer nodded for approval and move. Youngbae faced Jiyong.

“Not here. My studio,” he said and walks away.  Youngbae startled by Jiyoung serious tone, but still, he followed Jiyong.

 “What’s the deal with Junho,” Jiyong speaks up as soon as Youngbae closed the door behind. Youngbae was staring at Jiyong's back.

“Well, his mother is-.”

“His mother is Dara, Bae, and you knew this from the start, and you don’t even bother to tell me.” Jiyong clasped his hand. There’s pain in his voice.

“I promised her Jiyong, for exchange of you taking care of Junho.” Jiyong turn his back to face Youngbae.

“Junho is my son?” Youngbae look at Jiyong, hesistant for a moment before and nodded.

“DAMN!” Jiyong rubs his face. “How could she hide it from me? She’s been hiding this for 5 years. I can’t believe her,” Jiyong blurted out.

“I don’t have the answer but i think she has her own reason. You better ask her yourself. I’ve sent her numbers and address to u.”

Jiyong finally look up to Youngbae. He actually glad that Youngbae done that for him. He might not have a chance to know he had a son and spending time with him.

He checked his cellphone and walk out.

:::

He sits inside his car. Feeling unsure of what to do, whether to call or go directly to the address. He started the engine and drove off. He is going to confront Dara.

He arrived at the building where Dara's house located. He dialed her numbers. A few ring before someone pick up.

“Hello?” He heard Dara answering.

“It’s me, Jiyong.” there's silent at the end of the line.

“We need to talk Dara. Please just don’t think about yourself only, i need to know.”

Dara closed her eyes, but still listening.

“It drove me crazy enough when u went away without i even know the problem. Don’t let me going crazy again, knowing i had a son that doesn’t even know I’m his father.”

Dara heart softens hearing his voice. It’s true that she left him, running away from the problem. She tired of living in secret already.

“Okay, we will meet at the Green Park. I’m bringing Junnie with me.”jiyong nodded, as if Dara was in front of him.

“I’m waiting in front of your apartment,” she replied okay and ends the calls.

He saw them coming 10 minutes later, with Junho clutching to his soccer ball and Dara wearing a shirt with jeans.

She still looks stunning even when she’s wearing a simple outfit. He opens the back and front door for them to come in.

Dara was about to sit at the back when Junho shoved her to the passenger seat. She glared at Junho who sheepishly smile.

The whole ride was in silent where only Junho grinning happily. But for the couple, it’s an awkward situation. They arrive at the park and walk.

They look perfectly as a happy family if what’s in their mind is not calculated. Jiyong and Dara sit at the bench while Junho playing by himself.

They sit in silent for a few minutes.

“He knew.” Dara broke the dead silent. Jiyong look at her. Her eyes still fixed at Junho who kick and run to chase the ball.

“Who knew what?”

“Junnie. He knew that you are his dad.” Jiyong darted his eyes, wanting to catch a glimpse of his son.

“I might be wrong to hide him from you, but i do tell him that Kwon Jiyong is his father.”

So, Junho knew all along but he didn’t slip out nor admitting that I’m his father. Jiyong felt loss.

“Then why he didn’t tell me?”

“He might be a 4 years old, but he knew how to keep secret,” she smile, proud of her son.

“He is, just like his mother,” he smirked, still feeling bitter about the whole situation. 

He is proud and accepting Junho as his son, but the truth that he didn’t take any part in raising him making him think that he wasn’t related to Junho, except for being his biology father.

“Don’t you think that was cruel?” Dara turn her head and look at Jiyong.

“Hiding the truth from me? All this years I thought that you are leaving me for good. That somewhere, you are happily married with child. That somehow, you already forget about me at..”

“Junho reminds me of every bit about you. How can I forget you? Tell me, how can i?”

“He had seen me crying, going through hardship, watching you from far. We both became stronger, Ji.” Jiyong closed his eyes, to hear his name from the woman that he missed so much, that he thought will never encounter ever again.

“Then why did u leave?”

“You are a star Ji. And to be at the top, you shouldn’t have me, and Junnie. I can’t let my selfishness to destroy your dream. Because I love u.” her last words come as a whisper. Jiyong almost didn’t hear it if not he is staring at her, watching her as she tried to explain her situation.

“You love me?” he saw her wiping the tears that started to fall.

“Then you should tell me from the start. Not hiding the truth, not ignoring my right as a father to my son.” As he said that, Jiyong stood up. He looks to Dara and wiped her wet eyes. He sighed before his eyes searching for Junho.

“I need time to think,” he said and run off to play with Junho. There are a lot of things going through in his mind, but for now, he should appreciate what he has.