Why I have to face these many difficulties recently? Is he doing all of this on purpose? Does he think my dad will at least allow me in without single won? I think I will be beaten again by him. Just these days are too bad and this all started after I got slapped by him. I don't want any of these, I want a good life, not like this...
Indeed, he doesn't know any of these he is just a trespasser in my life who likes to tease others it's my bad luck that I got bumped into him.
It is nearly time to leave but I don't want to go home, I want this day to be a bit long because I don't want to make my dad disturbed.
My manager pats me from the back saying "Hey, don't worry too much, I won't put you in a tough situation take this" and handed me money.
I am not sure to take it or not, he guessed my doubt and added: "Yes, of course, he said me not to give your pay for today but on the other day, didn't he say me to give you this?"
I don't have any other choice so I accepted it. My work for today is finished so it's time to go home, also dad will be happy to see this as I got more than thrice of my regular pay.
Bogum and I went home together, I know what will be my dad's first question with an annoying voice 'Ha, How much did you earn today?' I will hand him money then he will say this with a bit harsh voice 'Go and prepare dinner now, don't be so brave for this, I earned more than this at your age'...It is funny right I am habituated to all of his words from my childhood, he did not even change a bit.
I entered my house, as always my dad is watching his favorite show but...he just smiled at me, Did I imagine it? or is it true? Maybe he is happy about something and I don't want to spoil his happiness I hope he will smile like that always.
I entered the kitchen and started to make dinner but I am really curious to know the reason why he is so happy! Why did he forget to ask for money? But still, I have to give him and make him more cheerful.
I took money out, went near him and gave him. Promptly, he stood up without taking money and touched the hurt on my left cheek. I know it will pain but my dad is so considerate and so gentle to not hurt me.
He said"Hey, what happened? Did you get into a fight with someone? Ah, see how your beautiful face is all ruined now? You must ice it, let me help you okay!"
He went inside the kitchen and after a while, he brought an ice pack. I am just in shock about those things he said before, I know that whenever he is drunk he will act good but in the end, I will be beaten mercilessly . Even though that happened just once I am so scared of it! Then will he beat me today?
He came and stood in front of me and hugged me tightly, this is the 1st time my dad hugged me, I can feel his warmth!
But I am scared at the same time so I moved back but he even tightened the hug and said: "Baby why do you look scared, what are you scared of?"
"Dad, are you...drunk?Did I do something wrong? Sorry, dad, I won't repeat it please don't hurt me, please don't beat me up, please...please" he again hugged me.
I know that I am almost crying he caressed my hair softly saying"Aish, You didn't do anything wrong, my son is Mr.Perfect he will never do something that irritates me, I won't beat you, Why this old man will beat his wonderful son?? Oh, you think I am drunk? Am I that weird?"
"No dad, I mean, are you angry at me?"I said, he took an ice pack and moved it gently on my swallowed cheek, and spoke"No baby boy, no this dad of yours is no more angry at you, one more thing!! Don't be like this, you must look handsome and get rid of these black circles too!! My son must look good".
"Dad, do you want handsome son,I can change however you wanted me to!!" I said, my dad, smiled and said "I know that my son will never disappoint me, I have full confidence in you, dear".
He asked me about my studies and part-time job and said"Dae Hyun go get a warm shower, let's have dinner together, I will wait for you".
I hugged him and said"Dad, thank you so much, thank you for being like this, I love you, Dad, you are my everything I have", he chuckled and said "You are my everything too, yes I know that my baby had a hard time until now so I wanted to change because I realized that you did no wrong. You are a perfect boy, you never and even in the future you will never do something wrong".
I went to my room, there are new shopping bags, Did he bring them for me!! He changed this much !! I think he really felt sorry for how he used to treat me, I hope he will be like this forever.
I took a quick shower and went out as fast as I can because dad must be hungry. I went directly to the kitchen, to make everything ready for having dinner, I saw dad and Bogum are watching TV, I never saw them like this, they will always fight for paying this and that...Now, dad changed a lot despite his hatred towards me...He cares for me, he loves me...I am so happy now.