Adapting (1/1)
Little feet stomping on the wooden floor greeted Khun in the morning. He was arranging the books on the shelf when a bunch of 4 and 5 year old running into the small room. “Annyeong hasaeyo songsaenim…” voices echoed sounding almost like a shriek. ‘Nae, annyeong hasaeyo…” Khun smiled. Seeing the innocent faces of the kids soothes his heart. “So, who’s ready for singing today?” “Me!” once again the shrieking echoed. “Okay…now, get to your seat…”The kids followed his words without much object. “So, how was the work? I hope it’s not much trouble for you…children are much harder to handle than a bunch of teenagers…” Mrs. Kwon said as Khun was having an afternoon tea while the kids having their after lunch nap. “They’re such a darling…I love it here…the place is beautiful and the beach is awesome…” “I’m glad…it’s a relief to finally find someone I could rely on…” she rubbed Khun’s arm.Khun just smiled. He got off work in the evening and went to the place he usually hangout alone…at a small pier facing the wide sea.His mind went back to Seoul and eventually made its way to Taecyeon. He wanted to forget the man but the harder he try, the harder for him to forget.*******************************Taecyeon looked at the two ladies chatting in front of him and wanted to leave in a hurry. “Omonim…did you get your hair done at the salon I told you the other day?” Hyemi said. “Yeah…they were great just like you say…” “I’m glad…” “So, how was your parent?” “They’re doing fine…my mom wanted to invite you and abonim for dinner this weekend…if you’re not busy…” “Sure…that’s a good idea…” “Oppa, are you free this weekend?” Hyemi asked looking at Taecyeon. “Huh? What?” “I said…are you free this weekend?” “I dunno yet…gotta check my schedule first…”He was losing interest rapidly and when his phone rings, he quickly answered it. “Oh Minjun ah…what? Now? Okay…I’ll be there…” he hung up. “Minjun? What does he want?” His mom asked. “He wanted to see me at the studio…something about the recording…I gotta go now…”He grabbed his coat from the chair and went to the door. “Oppa, wait…”Hyemi said as Taecyeon about to get into his car. “What now?” “About that dinner this weekend…I really wish you could be there…” she caressed Taecyeon’s forearm gently. “I’ll try but I can’t promise anything…I’m already late… I’ll call you later…” he said and went into the drivers’ seat.Hyemi was expecting a kiss from him but it didn’t happen.At the agency… “Why did you text me to call you?” Minjun asked when Taecyeon walked into his personal studio. “I want to get out from extreme boredom…” “And by boredom you mean lunch with your mom and Hyemi…” Minjun smiled. “Yeah…” he nodded and took off his coat. Lying on the log leather couch, Taecyeon covered his eyes with his arm. “Tell me again Taecyeon ah…not too long ago you said that you’re with Khun and now it’s Hyemi? You swing both ways now?” “I don’t want to talk about it Minjun ah…” Taecyeon said lazily. “I don’t get you man…first, I thought you’re straight…then you’re gay…and now you’re going back straight…” “Just continue with your work and leave me alone here…” “Fine…whatever you say Mr. CEO…” Minjun shrugged. He never saw his best friend like this before and he knew something is definitely went wrong somewhere…Chansung was hot on Vicky’s heels. He followed her every steps and would stop when she does and then continue walking when she did. “Could you stop following me Chansung ah?” Vicky said putting some coins into the vending machine. “If you tell me where he is and then I’ll stop…” “You know I can’t do that…promise is a promise…” grabbing the can of soda from the slots, she went back to the dance room. “But noona…” “No buts Chansung ah…he told me not to tell anybody about it…” “Ah noona…” he tugged her sleeve. “Your puppy face won’t work on me baby boy…” she pinched Chansung’s cheeks. “Please…just tell me the province…that could do…” “Nope…” she shook her head. “Noona…”Chansung has been begging Vicky for Khun’s location for days but no such luck getting the info from her. Her lips sealed tighter than the bank’s vault.It’s been the usual routine for Taecyeon…he got off work, went home and locked himself in from outside. He hardly go out these days. “Dongsaeng ah…I’m here…” Jihyen walked into his apartment as he was sitting in the living room eating on cold pizza. “Noona…” he said while watching the TV. “What the hell are you eating?” he eyes looked at the half empty pizza box. “Yesterday’s pizza…” “Okay…put that away…I’m gonna cook…” she carried two huge groceries bags full of stuff to the kitchen. Taecyeon followed her sister and sat at the kitchen island. “I’m not in the mood to eat…” “Yaa! I took three days off and fly my ass off from Busan to visit you and I’m kind enough and offered to cook but you said you’re not in the mood to eat?” she smacked Taecyeon’s head. “What was that for?” he frowned. “Fun! Just sit back because chef Jihyen is about to begin her wonderful home cooked meal…” “Nae…”Half an hour later, the siblings sat down and have dinner together. “So, you’re with Hyemi now?” Jihyen looked at her brother. “Not you too noona…I’ve had this question before from Minjun…” he sighed. “I’m just worried about you Taecyeon ah…I know you’re not happy with Hyemi…I can see it on your face…” “I’ll just try harder then…” “Taecyeon ah…look at me…”Taecyeon tried hard to meet his sister’s gaze but failed. “You’re a big boy Taecyeon ah…and you’re old enough to make your own decision…just ignore what everyone said and go with your heart…” “It’s not easy noona…I have all these people around me…and what about mom and dad?” “I think you’re a little underestimate our parents…” “I dunno noona…” “Let me ask you one thing…do you love him?”Taecyeon didn’t answer…but the look in his eyes tell Jihyen everything that she needed to know.Lying alone on his bed Taecyeon could feel the warmth of Khun’s body that used to accompany him through the night.*I missed you babe….* Double chapter update! It's a short one so I hope the double update wold make up for it...Happy reading and flood the comment box ok?ANNYEONG!!!