Since that day Hyung was honest with me, I couldn't help but worry about him. I mean, he took care of me at my lowest, to worry about him is the minimum I guess.
Anyway, today it seems it was a special day, while I was sitting by the office's door, I suddenly heard the phone inside ringing.
Curiosity won so I put my ear by the door and tried my hardest to listen. I didn't hear exactly what the other person was saying, but judging by the feminine voice and Hyung's response to it, I could guess it was Hye Young ssi., and they were talking about some kind of favor Hyung asked from her.
While I was trying to hear what was Hyung saying, I suddenly heard.
— Come in Chris-ah, I know you're listening.
I got goosebumps, Hyung is the only person that always notices me being near him, always.
Nobody else can do this like he does... really strange though.
I was thinking this while slowly entering the office. After some time he simply said.
— Wanna go?
It was obvious I wanted to, so, as always, I simply nodded to express my intention.
Before even knowing, we were at the car, it was a really silent ride though, almost uncomfortably silent. It's actually an habit of both of us to stay silent and murmur when thinking deeply about something.
After a long ride, Hyung parked the BMW in front of a three story building. It seemed really pretty, but the thing I was curious about, was that it had some letters in front of it that spelled " Tae-Hong planning corporation", where did I hear about that before? It really got me curious because the name was clearly familiar to me, just couldn't recall from where.
We both entered the building, and while Hyung talked with the receptionist, I was looking at everything. From the guard that was completely still next to the counter, to the little bonsai by the corner of the room. Or even the old-fashioned lamp that had twelve lightbulbs with the shape of candlesticks hanging by the middle of the room.
Just after finishing looking at every inch of the room, I noticed that the receptionist was coming back from a hallway by the right side of the building, I didn't even notice when she left. She gestured us to follow her so we did, and ended in front of an office on the second floor.
I left some space for Hyung to enter alone, because he signaled to wait for him here. After he entered and closed the door, I got a little closer so that I could hear what was happening inside. Then I noticed the name that was on the door "Jin Young Park"...
"WHAT?!" I was really surprised. Why would we be in the office of the best composer of the year, the one who debuted g.o.d, my idols. So that's why I felt the name familiar...
While I thought this, I noticed I wasn't hearing absolutely anything at all. How could that be? What was happening inside? I got even closer, putting my ear directly by the door, and then I heard it. It shocked me so much....
— Please Hyung, I beg you, take care of him...
Initially I was really sad, Was I too much for Hyung to take care of? Did I really bother him that much? But what I heard next, hit me really hard.
— He's the reason I was in Do Joon's radar once again...
Of course.... how could I be so stupid.... Roo'ra has been working for some time right now, and other than some rumors about plagiarism some time ago, nothing much has happened. Also, when I first met him, he was doing quite well.....
But suddenly he started looking worse and worse... ever since I moved with him.... It was all my fault, if I wasn't with him, he would still be happy with Hye Young ssi. If not for me, he wouldn't have to sell his loved cars. If it wasn't for me, he wouldn't be threatened.... His face would still have that charming smile of when I met him.... It was all my fault, Do Joon really hated me that much. Tears were pouring out once again, but I didn't notice anything strange until one drop fell in my hand.... red....
I abruptly opened the door in front of me as I heard.
— Please Hyung, the only thing I ask for is to take care of my little brother.
I stopped inmediately, relief appeared for an instant,
Hyung didn't hate me, even though I was the one to blame.
But after that though, I felt even guiltier, how could I ruin someone like that. Noticing he was kneeling, I kneeled just next to him, by this point, I couldn't say any word. There were no words that could revert Hyung's situation back.
As I thought this, I supported myself with my hands, and my only reaction was hardly banging my forehead against the floor. I could sense how some trickle of blood was slowly flowing through my forehead, merging with the blood tears that poured out before. My sight was red, and I was also choking, the only thing I could manage to say were apologies and begging.
— I'm sorry... I'm really sorry... Please I beg you... Forgive me... Please — At the end, i could just manage to blabber some nonsense.
I raised my stare, looked at Hyung from the corner of my eye, and looked directly at JYP. I could notice the deep shock in his eyes... but then, once again I banged my forehead against the floor and said.
— Please, help my Hyung, that's the only thing I ask — by this time, I couldn't remember Hyung's words before, it doesn't matter anymore to me. I just want to help him a little bit
I just kept begging him to help Hyung... There was nothing else I could do. The second time in my life that I felt so helpless.
I was really useless, not even useless, I was a virus, I ruined Hyung's life, and all the people that were related to him in a way....
I was about to bang my head once again against the floor when I suddenly felt a reconforting feeling wrapping me.
It was Hyung, he was also crying while hugging me really hard, he was patting my back while saying.
— It's not your fault... It's not your fault... You've done nothing wrong...
I broke down in tears once again and hugged him back, surprised even by my expressive behavior. I was screaming out loud and incoherently saying.
— Sorry...sorry....sorry....sorry...
My sobs were filling the room, but Hyung was there for me, he constantly patted my back. After some minutes, he put his hands around my head, looked directly at my eyes and said.
— You did nothing wrong. You're the victim here okay? Don't let anyone think it's otherwise, you hear me? You don't deserve to treat yourself like that. — while he was saying that, his face once again distorted into a crying one, making me break in tears once more.
I don't know how much time has passed, I was still sobbing, but there were no more tears. I was heavily breathing because of all the emotions, and Hyung once again calm, he kept patting my back while hugging. That's when I hear a sigh.
— You were right — It was JYP — He really needs a family.
I peeked at his expression, it was still a stern one, but a tinge of kindness could be felt from him.
— I can't share my family — I could feel some disappointment from Hyung. But JYP extended his hands around him and said — I'm sure he doesn't want my family, but I'll indeed give him one. From now on, this will be his home. All the people here, will be his family... if you want to, Park Chris — he finished saying looking directly at me. He's the third man that ever looked directly at my eyes. I could feel his honesty, and even though he had a weirdly looking cocky smile in his face, I could feel nothing more than kindness from him, filling me with trust and confidence on him. As usual, I nodded, but this time, there was a firm conviction behind my nod. No more weakness. There won't be no more separation from this day on. From now on, I DEFINITELY WILL PROTECT MY FAMILY...
While I thought this, I didn't fail to notice a smile now hanging on Hyung's face, .making me smile once again. It was weird, I was really bloated because all of the crying after all.
I deeply bowed to JYP and said.
— Father — it was weird, it's my first saying that word after all. Also, father and Hyung were just a couple of years apart... really weird.
Father kindly smiled at me and patted my hair, he then said.
— From now on, you're indeed Park Chris, from the parks of Miryang.
I first just nodded, but then decided to also say.
— From now on, I'm your son, Park Chris, Father.
While we performed that strange kind of ritual, I could notice Hyung also kindly smiling at me.
I then said something to break the weird atmosphere.
— So, should Hyung start calling you father also?
Both of them burst out laughing with their characteristic laugh after looking at each other. Father with his acute voice, and Hyung, broadly opening his mouth while laughing. It wasn't that funny though.
Hyung then bowed at father and said.
— Thank you Hyung. I — Father interrupted him.
— It was the kid that moved me, don't worry about it. If you've asked me this favor, I guess Lee Soo Man didn't want to help... — Father paused for a second while shaking his head — You still have a long road, are you sure about it? — he asked Hyung.
I then remembered about Hyung saying something about war against Do Joon. I concernedly looked at Hyung, but before I could say anything, he said.
— Never been so sure before Hyung. Let the kid prepare today. Tomorrow he will be prepared to come definitely. — I nodded while he said this, I did want to say goodbye to the noonas, also to Yuri noona. Knowing what happened to Hyung, I'll make some more preparation for it, I promised myself to never let what happened to Hyung happen again.
After that, we say goodbye to Father, he said he was going to prepare the place for me, so I thanked him and went back with Hyung to the warehouse.
This one was going to be a long night indeed....