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Chapter 5 - THE FATE

Kim gently touched Eun Tak's shoulder.

"I will help you pay your debts. I still have a little savings. If you combine this with the sale of this house, it might be enough to pay three quarters of the debt. And you can live with me and Hyun Jae. That would be much better," said Kim .

"I know, it's education savings for Hyun Jae right. How can I use it? No, I can't. It's Hyun's. I can't, Kim."

"I'm fine. You can't be down like this. Come on, let me help you." Eun Tak looks down sadly. Not to mention the dry tears due to the loss of her husband, now another problem has come. Eun Tak took a deep breath over and over.

"I...I don't know what to do right now. However, regarding your offer let me think again."

"Think about it again, Eun. I don't mind if you stay with us. Hyun Jae will definitely be happy if you stay with us."

888 and 444 walked over to Eun Tak and Kim. Hyun Jae, who saw this, rushed over to her mother. Unintentionally, Hyun Jae's hand touched the hem of 888's clothes. And, the little girl's expression changed instantly. She glared at 888 and 444. The two grim reapers looked at each other, seeing Hyun Jae's gaze as if judging them.

"Mother, what if we stay here or Eun Tak's aunt stays alone. Yes, it doesn't take long, just two or three days. How, Mom?" Hyun Jae asked. Kim looked at her daughter. Seeing Hyun Jae's pleading eyes made Kim feel uncomfortable.

Kim patted Eun Tak's shoulder. "It seems Hyun Jae is right. You can't be left alone here. How about you come with us?." Eun Tak seemed to think for a moment, and finally she went to her room to tidy up her things.

"Okay, I'll come with you," Eun Tak said with a smile and stroked Hyun Jae's hair. 888 looks at Hyun Jae annoyed.

"You're meddling in heaven's affairs once again," says 888. Hyun Jae doesn't answer because Kim is watching her. She just held back the smile that almost grew on her tiny lips. Hyun Jae sees the picture of Eun Tak's death hanging herself. Hyun Jae doesn't want that to happen. So,she took the initiative to take Eun Tak with her and Kim.

Feeling Eun Tak was too long, Kim told Hyun Jae to sit and wait. Meanwhile, she followed Eun to her room.

"You're really naughty. You're interfering in the affairs of the sky. You and your mother should just go home. There's no need to invite her at all," 888 scolds Hyun Jae.

"I already told you, I will help others. If death is due, I will not interfere. However, I saw aunt Eun Tak hang in the middle of the house. Should I stay silent? ."

"I can't bear it, it's my duty. Have you seen the angel of death prevent death before?"

"Because it's not your job, I represent it."

888 scowled in annoyance. It is not impossible, Eun Tak's death will be delayed because of Hyun Jae's intervention. He looked at the envelope that was under his clothes. And, sure enough. The paper containing Eun's data is no longer a blank paper without writing.

"Why is the paper blank 888?" ask 444. 888 snorted in disgust. He glanced at Hyun Jae who was smiling triumphantly.

"Of course because this girl saved her," replied 888 as he walked away. The bewildered 444 immediately followed 888's steps. And in the blink of an eye, they were gone. Hyun Jae can breathe a sigh of relief.

Not long after, Kim and Eun Tak appeared and they rushed home. The distance between Kim and Eun's house is not too far. However, they decided to take the bus instead. However, at the bus stop Hyun Jae sees 888 and 444. Still in the same clothes. However, when it was noticed that the two of them were not wearing pins on their chests. So Eun Tak and Kim nodded kindly at both of them.

"Can you see them both?" Hyun Jae whispered.

"Of course, they've been standing there Hyun. How could I not see them?"

Hyun Jae glared at her and pouted her lips at 888 who was also looking at her in annoyance. She felt even more annoyed when 888 and 444 boarded the same bus with them.

"Uncle following us?" Hyun Jae asked, annoyed. Kim immediately nudged her daughter's arm. "Hyun, it's rude. I'm sorry, my daughter."

"It's okay. We've met a few times, so this little brother might think we're stalkers," he replied politely. Kim turned to Hyun Jae. ...

"Is it true what this uncle said?" Kim asked to confirm. Hyun Jae took a deep breath and nodded her head.

"That's right ma'am, some time, we met at the bus stop when I was about to go to school. And, when we came home from the Mall last week."

"Ah, sorry I didn't pay attention." 444 just smiled a little.

"It's okay. By the way, what's your name, little girl?" ask 444.

"My name is Hyun Jae. And you?"

"I'm Chin Hae and he's Kim Young Jo."

"My name is also Kim," Kim said to 888 and 444.

"Ah, what a coincidence."

Unlike the 444 which seems to blend in. 888 just kept quiet while occasionally stealing glances at Hyun Jae. This is the second time that Hyun Jae has failed his task. 888 was very upset. "Remember, we still have an agreement," he whispered to Hyun Jae who happened to be sitting next to him.

"Yes, of course I remember. But, the agreement starts when I become a police officer," Hyun Jae answered in a whisper.

"You're such a sly little girl," 888 grumbled.

"I heard what you said," Hyun Jae replied.

444 who saw 888's behavior and Hyun Jae couldn't help but shake their heads. Soon, the bus arrived at the next stop. Kim and Eun Tak also rushed downstairs. While 888 and 444 continue to the next stop.

"Why are you Hyun? It seems you didn't like the two uncles earlier?" Kim asked.

"Not really, ma'am, I'm just annoyed to see that uncle named Kim Young Jo. He's not friendly at all. Just look at his fierce face and can't smile," Hyun Jae replied. Kim and Eun Tak couldn't help but laugh at Hyun Jae's words.

"They look friendly and nice, they are also quite handsome," joked Eun Tak.

"Handsome? He is handsome? Oh no, Auntie. I don't think so"

"Your aunt is right Hyun. They are really handsome," said Kim. Feeling defeated and lazy to argue, Hyun Jae chooses to remain silent and doesn't answer anymore. Only in her heart, she hoped not to see the angel of death walking near her again.