Chapter 17

Hong Ki slowly stumble backward sitting on the couch as his eyes still open wide, “What did you just say?”

“We’re not half brothers. I’m your older brother. We came from the same parents’” Yesung said as Hong Ki stare at Yesung with his disbelief look still on his face.

“How can you treat your mother like that?!” Mr. Kim yelled as Yesung signal to one of his bodyguards as they escorted a lady in her late 60s toward the family member.

“I hope you remember Saito chan who was not only an excellent maid here but is like another mother to me. Oh did I mention, she also witness what you did 25 years ago” Yesung said as Mrs. Kim stumble backward.

“Do you even know what you are saying?!” Mr. Kim yelled as Yesung glare at him.

“Shut up old man, because of your stupid infidelity and ignorance, my mother has to die in misery. You’re so stupid you know that?” Yesung asked as he glares at his father. “Did you know when this woman gave birth to your son; my mother was giving birth to me. I guess I was luckier than her son that died at birth.”

“…”

“Speechless Mrs. Kim? After your son death, you were afraid this man would leave you and you would lose your position as Mrs. Kim that you bribe the nurses and maid to switch your dead son with her and that’s not all, you were unsatisfied on how he gave her more attention after she thought her son died that you came up with a plan to get rid of her when you realized that she was pregnant again two years later. Pretending to get poison and losing another child sure made this man feel bad for you that he even kick out my mother who was pregnant. To make sure she doesn’t come back you even hired people to kill her driving her to flee the country.” Yesung said as he watches the woman in front of him fall down on the ground.

“When did you begin to suspect I wasn’t your mother?” she asked

“When you were in the hospital after that accident 2 years ago, the doctor said you needed some blood so I offer to donate some and they said my blood was no match with yours so I asked them to do a DNA test and guess what it turn out we aren’t even related. That’s when I begin to research on the women in his life and then I remember you trying to convince Hong Ki to come back home. I then hired my own investigators to look for her but she died” Yesung said as Hong Ki stood up and walk up to Yesung.

“How did you know we’re even brothers?” Hong Ki asked.

“When you were in Korea, you got into a fight; one of the investigators got your DNA from a tissue you threw out. I took that and did a comparison and our DNA was a match 98.7%” Yesung said as he took out a sheet of paper and hand it to Hong Ki as he look at it.

“No wonder before mom die she told me these weird things I have no clue what it meant. I now know what it means.” Hong Ki said as Yesung look at him.

“What did she said?”

“She said look for your brother who is in Japan. No matter who he is, or what he does, he’s your brother. The son I can never take care of, the son that I lost for so many years and finally found him…at last I can finally sleep knowing you will be fine with your brother around. When you see him, tell him I always love him” Hong Ki said as he held his tears back.

“Even the day she died she still remembers me…”Yesung whisper as he glare at his parents. “Because of you, I cannot even see my own mother one last time” Yesung said through his teeth.

“How did she know she had a son?!” Mrs. Kim asked as Saito walk up to her.

“I told her.” Saito said as Mrs. Kim looked at her.

“I couldn’t bear with the guilt. I watch her cry over a son that wasn’t hers’, I had to watch you make her miserable and not only that but sent killers after her. Seeing you make me sick so I quitted. I later travel to Korea and she was there, halfway ill. I told her everything you did and that Yesung is her real son not yours.” Saito said as Mrs. Kim looked at Yesung

“You have to remember Yesung who took care of you and gave you everything” Mrs. Kim said as Yesung glare at her.

“Oh I remember, that’s why I’m giving you two a chance to get the hell out of this country before anything happens” Yesung said.

“Who do you think you are? I’m the company president” Mr. Kim yelled.

Soon a man walk into the room and whisper something into Yesung’s ear as Yesung nods his head. The man bow and left the room as Yesung sat down on the couch.

“As of today Mr. Kim, you are no longer the president of the company. Every stock that is in your hand is officially mines, and the board members voted to get rid of you” Yesung said as he stood up and look at the man who was holding his chest as his wife helped him stand.

“WHAT?!?”

“The board members see you as a thorn in their eyes. They long to get rid of you for many years already. They believe all you do is just ruin the company’s reputation, so they veto you out of the chair and the new president is no other than me” Yesung said with a smirk as he watches his father stumble toward the phone.

“Its no use old man, no matter how many phone calls you make, you already lost.”

“You have been planning to take that spot from me didn’t you?!” Mr. Kim said as he continues to dial phone numbers.

“I wasn’t planning to take that seat since to me its useless but after a few months ago. I realized I shouldn’t be a wimp anymore and I should make the woman I love proud of me so I decided to do what I have to. Beside the board members ask me to do that since they wanted you out.” Yesung said as he watches his father still dial phone numbers.

“Why aren’t they picking up?!?!” Mr. Kim yelled as he slams the phone down.

“I told you, nobody will save you. How about you take this check and take your wife out of my sight before anymore trouble happen” Yesung said as he threw a check to his father’s face as he walked by.

“Yesung…”Hong Ki said as Yesung raise his hand to stop.

“They get what they deserve. Don’t forget how our mother died. She has to suffer because of what these two had done. This is karma” Yesung said.

Yesung turn on the TV as he sat down on the couch as Mrs. Kim told Mr. Kim to watch his blood pressure. “So are you going to leave or not?” Yesung asked as Mr. Kim stumble toward his son,

“Never!”

“Very well then” as Yesung said signaling the bodyguard and whisper into his ears, he then walk out as Yesung sat there watching tv later Hong Ki sat next to him.

“Yesung, he is still our father.” Hong Ki said as Yesung look at him.

“You shouldn’t take pity in these types of people. All they care is money and reputation; do you think that man wanted to take you back home? He just didn’t want reporters to talk bad about him in the paper when they realized you were his son. He just did that to keep his so call reputation” Yesung said as Hong Ki look at Yesung as if he was a total stranger.

Hong Ki turns around to look at his father who was pushing something on his blackberry as he turn back to look at the guy he calls brother who totally change within a few hours, more than that his life totally changes after this day.

About 15 minutes later the same bodyguard that Yesung talk to walk back in as he nodded his head at Yesung. He then open the door as Jin along with Lillian and Hayami behind him. Lillian look at Hong Ki as he stare at her with his eyes open wide.

“Who are you people?!” Mr. Kim yelled.

“I’m Inspector Jin Akanishi from the Crime Department; these two are my subordinate Lillian and Hayami.” Jin said as he held out his badge to the man in front of him.

“So what?!”

“Mr. Kichiro Kim, and Mrs. Masumi Kim, you both are suspected in a case dealing with illegal stock marketing along with cooperating with Mr. Satoru Lee in dealing with money laundering and tricking citizens into buying stocks that are intend to drop.” Jin said as Lillian held up a sheet from the court.

“You have the right to remain silent, but everything you say will be recorded for evidence in court” Hayami said as Lillian handcuff Mrs. Kim and Hayami handcuffing Mr. Kim

“This isn’t happening!” Mr. Kim yelled.

Mrs. Kim ran over to Yesung who just stare at the TV pretending not to know what was going on, “Yesung please, please save us, think of the time I took care of you and love you with all my heart” she cried as she grab his arm

“Oh please you never loved me. If you did, you would never force me to marry Sunny.” Yesung said as he pushes her arm off his’ as he flips the channel.

She move over to Hong Ki as he look at the pitiful woman in front of him, “Hong Ki, ask your brother to save us please!!” she cried and before she could say anything Lillian yank her up and drag her outside as he watches her try to not leave the house.

“Inspector, here are the files that you might want to look over. These are files that Mr. Satoru Lee dealt business with us. It might come in handy” Yesung said as his bodyguard handed Jin some files.

“Thank you for your cooperation.” Jin said as Hayami drags Mr. Kim out the house.

“How can you be so cruel to them?” Hong Ki asked.

“It’s not being cruel Hong Ki, its life. They took away something precious to me, so I’m going to let them have a taste of how they made our mother suffer all these years. She has to live with thinking I’m dead and not able to see me before she died. Think of what you and our mother have to suffer because of their deeds Hong Ki” Yesung said as he got up from the couch

“But they did raise you” Hong Ki said as he got off the couch.

“That’s why I gave them a chance but they didn’t take it.” Yesung said as he pour himself some wine.

“You’re suppose to know with that kind of pride that old man won’t take it” Hong Ki said.

“You don’t have to worry about that Hong Ki, sooner or later than man will be back pleading me” Yesung said taking a sip of his wine. “Good wine, you want some?” Yesung asked as Hong Ki look at his brother who completely change.

“No, I don’t want some. I’m leaving, by the way congratulations on being the president of the company” Hong Ki said as he storms off with his crunches.

“Indeed revenge taste good, but something is missing…ah the love of my life” Yesung said to his wine as he took another sip.

Kaiyo walk inside her house as she noticed Hideaki taking a nap on the couch. She walked over and place a blanket over his body as she look at his face. She slowly reaches out to touch his face but pull her hand back when she heard footsteps coming downstairs. She looks toward the direction as Ryo walked down with his hand in his pants.

“How is she?” Kaiyo asked.

“Miserable and confuse.” Ryo said as he walk into the kitchen with Kaiyo. “I never expected Yesung to actually make a move like that” Ryo claimed as Kaiyo pour him some water.

“I know, that guy look too nice and for Chou too. First time ever” Kaiyo said taking a sip of her water.

Ryo reached into his pants as he pulled out his vibrating cellphone. He picks it up and move away from Kaiyo as she turn back to look at the sleeping Hideaki.

“Stop looking at him already! You’re just confusing yourself even more” Kaiyo mumbled as she looks back at Ryo who return. “You don’t look too happy what happen?”

“More work for the Kim. Apparently Yesung got into a heated argument with Mr. Kim and then the cops arrive and took both of the husband and wife to the station for question on the illegal doing and now I have to go down there to see what the hell happen” Ryo mumble as he grab his coat off the chair and his briefcase. “I won’t be home for dinner” Ryo said as he grab his keys off the table and walk out the house and then ran back in.

“Now what?”

“I totally forgot, I order a bed a while ago and they are delivering it today so can you please sign it for me? Thank you!” Ryo said as he ran out the house before Kaiyo could say anything.

“Ah crap I have to get beds for Ryosuke and Hong Ki” Kaiyo mumbled, “but first I have to deal with the other one upstairs” she said to herself as she begins cooking.

An hour later she knocks on Chou’s door and walk in finding Chou sitting on her bed hugging her pillow.

“I made your favorite, crème brulee” Kaiyo said as she handed Chou the dish.

“Thank you neechan but I’m not hungry” Chou said placing the dish on the nightstand.

“Still confuse on this relationship?” Kaiyo asked.

“Yep. I mean at first I didn’t expect anything to happen to us since he was engage and now I’m just too confuse” Chou said as Kaiyo sat on the bed.

“Didn’t you want him in the first place?”

“Yes but I think at that time I just wanted him because Sunny was hogging him which annoyed me and I didn’t know I fallen for him so easily and now I don’t know what to do.” Chou screamed as she slam her face onto the pillow.

“Well he did announce it to nation wide he’s dumping Sunny for you…isn’t that a good thing?”

“Neechan you just said it, its on national tv, maybe I’m going to be on the most wanted list of those girls that loves him secretly.” Chou said as Kaiyo tried not to laugh.

“He’s a normal human being like you. You’re confuse now because he suddenly just change everything and you didn’t plan on this event happening, but if you think in another way….now you and Yesung can be together. You need to find happiness for yourself and not think too much. I can see Yesung really likes you enough to go against his engagement just for you” Kaiyo said as Chou lean back on the bed.

“I just don’t know, maybe things are moving too fast for both of us” Chou mumble.

“If you think you two are moving to fast just tell him and do what you have to do” Kaiyo replied as Chou look at her.

“Its kind of hard you know…I really want to be with him but yet I don’t want to”

“Why is that?”

“Because of my history and what I do. I feel like I’m not worthy of being with him since I con people myself. I steal from others like him” Chou whisper as she held back her tears.

“You’re not doing anything bad to anybody nor are you putting pain in people. All you do is steal from the snobby riches and giving it back to the people that were victimized.” Kaiyo said hugging Chou.

“What if he find out about it?” Chou asked.

“We will try our best to keep it from him. As for you, ignore the past and just continue living in the present and look forward to the future. Don’t think about those stuff anymore. Today you’re a brand new you who happens to be working at the Kim’s as a secretary nothing else” Kaiyo said as Chou nodded. “Good girl, now eat up and take care of your this boy thing because I have to go get a bed for Ryosuke and Hong Ki” Kaiyo said as she left the room in a hurry.

“Who’s Ryosuke?!” Chou asked out loud as she noticed Kaiyo isn’t anywhere in the room anymore.

Kaiyo ran downstairs as she ran into something in front of her as she look up she back away.

“Ah sorry about that.” Kaiyo said as Hideaki smile at her.

“Where are you going in a hurry?”

“I totally forgot that I have to get beds for Ryosuke and Hong Ki and I have to pick Ryosuke up tomorrow too!” Kaiyo said as she ran toward the table grabbing her keys as Hideaki ran after her out the door.

“I can help since I do know what kind of stuff guys want” Hideaki said as he got into the car with Kaiyo as they drove off.

At the police station the others are questioning Mr and Mrs Kim in separate rooms. Over an 1 hour already and still they aren’t giving any answer.

Ryo was sitting at the police main office watching those walks in and out. Erika walked in look the room and notice Ryo was playing a game on his cellphone.

“Yah, what are you doing here when you’re not even representing your client?” Erika asked as Ryo look up at her.

“I’m here on Mr. Kim Yesung request, he is actually my client not the other two bimbo in there” Ryo said as he went back playing his game.

“You are one lousy lawyer I ever seen in my whole life. I don’t know how they label you as one of the best lawyers here in Japan” Erika said as Ryo look at her and gave her a smile.

“Awww thank you for your compliment, really touch my heart. Beside a lawyer don’t have to always do what’s best for the client. Aren’t you suppose to be running an errand now instead your just standing there talking to me” Ryo said as Erika try to hold down her blood pressure before attacking him.

“I won’t waste my time with your lousy nonsense anymore” Erika mumbles as she left the room.

In the interview room,

“Mr. Kim, we here has information about your cooperation with Mr. Satoru Lee. We can charge you as an accomplice of a criminal in which you will be sentence to at least 5-10 years in prison.” Jin said as Mr. Kim who looks worn out look at them.

“Get me my son” he mumbles.

“Mr. Kim, this is not a family time” Lillian said as Mr. Kim look at them with his weary eyes,

“GET ME MY SON NOW!” he yelled as two policemen held him down. “I need to talk to him now, get him here now” Mr. Kim yelled as Jin signals Lillian to do what he says.

Lillian walked out when she noticed Ryo was sitting there playing on his phone. “Are you the lawyer for the Kim’s?” she asked.

“Did he finally request to see his son?” Ryo asked without taking his eyes off the game.

“He wants to see Kim Yesung” Lillian said as Ryo stop and look up at her.

“About time he finally caves” Ryo said as he dials a number on the phone. “Yesung you actually lost this time buddy. He just now cave in and request to see you” Ryo said as Lillian look at him. “Okay, I see you then” Ryo said hanging up the cellphone.

“What was that about?”

“None of your business, Yesung said he will be here in 10 minutes.” Ryo said as he went back to playing his game as Lillian look at him weirdly.

About 10 minutes later Yesung appeared as Ryo stood up and walk up to him, “So what did I win?” Ryo asked as Yesung just gave him a smile as they walk down the hallway to where Jin and Lillian walk out from the room.

“So how is he Inspector Jin?” Yesung asked as Jin glare at him. “Don’t worry this will be fast and you will get to close this case soon” Yesung said as he and Ryo walk into the room.

Yesung sat down in front of his father as the man look at him, “So what do you want?” he asked crossing his legs as he looks at his father.

“I’ll do anything you want as long as I don’t have to go to jail!” Mr. Kim said as grab his son’s hand but Yesung yanked it back.

“All I want is you and that mother’s of mines out of the country, never ever to step foot back into my house or my face and I will provide you with what you need for the rest of your life” Yesung said as he signal Ryo who slide a folder toward Mr. Kim as he open it and read it.

He took a pen nearby and signs on the pages that was indicated and handed it back to Ryo who look through it and nodded his head at Yesung.

“Very well then” Yesung said as he got up and walk out the room with Ryo where Jin, Erika, Lillian, and Keiichiro standing outside.

“Here is the information that will help you nail Mr. Satoru Lee but in exchange, Mr. and Mrs. Kim got nothing to do with this case since they didn’t have any participation in this at all” Ryo said holding a thick packet in his hand.

“They are both involve, what do you mean they get to go without charges?” Jin asked angrily as Keiichiro held him back.

“Don’t think you’re rich and you can get away with it” Lillian said.

“You do know that all you need is this packet right here to close the case. All you need to do is make a little deal and you can go home early instead of wasting your time here trying to find evidence to nail that man inside.” Yesung said as he looks at the cops in front of him.

“Beside all you want to nail is Mr. Satoru Lee. Once you nail him, you won’t ever see those two ever again.” Ryo said waving the packet in front of them.

“Jin, what he says is true. For many years we tried to nail him but couldn’t. This may be a good thing” Keiichiro said as Jin took a deep breathe.

“We first look at what you have before deciding” Jin said as Ryo handed him the packet as he open it and look through it as his eyes open wide

“So are you happy now?” Yesung asked as Jin look at his subordinates. He walked back into the room with others and a few minutes later Mr. Kim walked out.

“Thank you so much my son”

“I don’t need your thank you. All you need to do now is go home and pack out and leave out of my sight. I will have people escort you to the airport. Go wherever you please and never appear in my face again” Yesung said as he walk off with Ryo behind him.

As they walk out of the station, Yesung pulled out his phone and dial a number but all he got was the answer machine.

“Ryo?”

“Yeah?”

“Have you seen Chou?” Yesung asked as Ryo look at him.

“No, she called me but I didn’t have time to pick it up. She might be either at the café or wondering around. That’s her” Ryo said as he noticed Yesung facial change. “Did something happen?”

“I’m trying to call her and actually sit down and talk to her but she’s avoiding me. Today Hong Ki and another guy came to pick her up and that other guy was scary” Yesung said as Ryo tried not to laugh.

“Yeah I think that guy is Kaiyo’s fiancé. He’s pretty scary and protective of Chou. Just let have some time and space. If you push her too much she will push you further away. You did just break up with your 5 year engagement for her and now she’s too confuse. Just give her some time” Ryo said as he walk to his car.

“I guess so. If you see her tell her I’m waiting for her” Yesung said as Ryo nodded as he started the car and drove off.

Kaiyo and Hideaki walked around the furniture store trying beds.

“What bed do you think both of them would like?” Kaiyo asked as Hideaki laid down on them.

“That is actually hard…maybe getting them a bunk bed and place it in the same room as Ryo” Hideaki said as he laugh.

“Hey that’s not a bad idea. They can be bunk bed buddies and also get to annoy Ryo” Kaiyo said as she walk over to the bunk bed section.

“Hi, may I help you?” A salesman asked.

“I’m looking for bunk bed for a 16 year old boy and a 20 something year old boy” Kaiyo said as the salesman look at her weirdly. “Did I say something wrong?” Kaiyo asked as Hideaki walk next to her.

“its for her younger brothers” Hideaki replied as he salesman nodded his head, he then lead them to the most popular bunk bed.

“What was that about?” Kaiyo asked.

“He thought you were buying for your son” Hideaki said as Kaiyo gave a weird look.

“Seriously? Do I look like I can give birth to a 20 year old guy and a 16 year old boy?” Kaiyo asked as she look at herself in the mirror.

“Well…”

“You are so mean!” Kaiyo said as she lightly punches him and walk off.

“Maybe that outfit makes you look like you given birth” Hideaki said as Kaiyo ignore him as she continues to choose the bunk bed. About 15 minutes later they walk out the store,

“So what shall we do now?” Hideaki asked.

“One go check on my store and two go home and wait for delivery.” Kaiyo said, “also clean up the house since I don’t want my little brother to think I’m not organized” Kaiyo said.

“That is so not the first thing he’s going to think of. Its more like hugging you nonstop and tag behind you more” Hideaki said.

“He’s 16 not 5” Kaiyo said as she got into the car.

“But still he misses you” Hideaki said

“I know him and he’s not that type” Kaiyo said.

“Well you didn’t see him for a while so maybe he change like me” Hideaki said with a smile

“Yeah I notice you’re a bit talkative and nosy today” Kaiyo said poking Hideaki

“Aww thank you for noticing, I feel so loved” Hideaki said with a smile.

They soon arrive at the café,

“That is so weird, why is the light on?” Kaiyo asked as Hideaki got off the car with her.

Kaiyo took out her keys and open the door walking in to find Hong Ki sitting in the corner with his head on the table.

“Is it me or today is Kaiyo let’s solve your entire friends problem?” Kaiyo asked as Hideaki shrug. Both of them walk to the booth Hong Ki was at as pulled his head up to find two pair of eyes looking at him.

“Sorry, I didn’t want to go home and couldn’t think of any other place so I came here” Hong Ki said with a weary smile.

“You seem to be thinking a lot.” Hideaki said

“How would you know?”

“You’re usually hyper or talkative” Hideaki replied.

“Oh…”

“you know you and him switch place or something. Today he’s all hyper and talkative and you’re him all quiet and think too much” Kaiyo said as Hideaki pushes her head lightly

“So…what happen?”

“Have you ever thought that the person you think as your half brother turn out to be your real blood brother? And that your mother was kicked out because a woman was jealous and she ends up dying in misery?” Hong Ki asked as Kaiyo eyes widen.

“Yesung is your actual brother?” Kaiyo asked

“Shocking huh? I just found out today more heard it with my own ears” Hong Ki mumble as he place his head on his hand as she let out a loud sigh.

“But isn’t that a good thing? Even though you lost a family member you gain one, yet you already know him, plus you get to live in a big house” Hideaki said as Hong Ki just let out another long sigh.

He looked out the window when he noticed something, “gahh that bastard…” he mumbled as he tries to stand up but stumble hitting chairs out the way. Hideaki and Kaiyo looked out the window but saw nothing. As Hong Ki was outside the café he looked around, “Damn…” he mumble

Kaiyo and Hideaki walked out behind him, “Is something wrong?” Kaiyo asked.

“Oh nothing… its getting late we should head home” Hong Ki said.

“My home or you mean your new home?” Kaiyo asked.

“You’re home” Hong Ki said as he slowly walk to the car.

“Maybe its me but today is let’s get Kaiyo to solve problem day” Kaiyo said as Hideaki shrug.

When they got home, Hong Ki slowly took his time walking on his crunches.

“You know, by the time he walks into the house, it’s nighttime?” Hideaki asked as Kaiyo just laugh.

Chou was sitting outside watching tv as Hong Ki sat down next to her,

“Yo” Hong Ki said as Chou look at him,

“Why are you depress?”

“Same thing as you” Hong Ki replied.

“Eh?!?” Chou asked.

“I mean the person that cause you your problem cause me my problem” Hong Ki said quickly before Chou jumped to another conclusion.

“What did Yesung do?” Chou asked.

“I tell you later, right now I think its time for me to take my pain medication” Hong Ki said as he walk to the kitchen.

Hideaki sat down next to Chou, “How are you feeling?”

“Still confused but better than before” Chou said with a smile

The doorbell rang as Kaiyo answer,

“Hi”

“Is Mr. Ryo Nishikido here?”

“He’s not here are you here to deliver his bed? Kaiyo asked

“Yes”

“I can sign for him” Kaiyo said as they handed her paper to sign and she showed them where to take it. “Um…are you suppose to put it together?” Kaiyo asked.

“We were paid to deliver the bed, he said somebody will put it together for him” the man said as him and his worker left the room.

“eh?!” Kaiyo asked as she lead them out the house. “Thank you” Kaiyo said as she head over to Hideaki,

“Hideaki kun…”

“yeah?”

“You have a mission” Kaiyo said as she lead Hideaki to the room upstairs. “Ryo is being cheap to pay them extra to put the bed together so can you do it?” Kaiyo asked.

“This many parts? What is he the royal prince?” Hideaki asked as he look at the parts for the bed and the headboard.

“Don’t know but good luck” Kaiyo said as she ran out the room.

An hour later Kaiyo return holding a bottle of water and notice Hideaki sleeping on the bed. “Whoa your fast” Kaiyo said as Hideaki open his eyes.

“Don’t underestimate my skills, beside being a skilled shooter, I know how to do a lot of other manly stuff” Hideaki said

“Here” Kaiyo said as she handed him the bottle of water sitting down on the bed. “I wonder how much he earns to get a bed like this” Kaiyo asked.

“Don’t know but he sure have good taste” Hideaki said laying back down as Kaiyo lay next to him.

“Have you ever thought what you will do after retiring of doing that job?” Kaiyo asked.

“Pretty much everyday, I always wonder when can I stop and do what I like to do.” Hideaki replied.

“What visions do you see?” Kaiyo asked.

“Getting married, having at least 3 children, own a shop and a house near the sea” Hideaki said as Kaiyo look at him. “And the woman I imagine is you” Hideaki said as Kaiyo felt her heart beating fast.

“How about it?” Hideaki asked as he look into her eyes. He slowly move closer when all sudden the door slam open and Hong Ki skipped in as his eyes wide open.

“Ah sorry, I’m not going to disturb you, continue” Hong Ki said as he skip back out and close the door.

Chou walk up the steps, “Yah have you seen neechan?” Chou asked.

“Not in here” Hong Ki said covering the door.

“What are you hiding?” Chou asked.

“Nothing!” Hong Ki said as he pushes Chou back down the stairs as Kaiyo and Hideaki walked out from the room.

“So Hong Ki, what is going on in your little perverted mind now?” Kaiyo asked as Hong Ki just wave and continue to push Chou downstairs.

“Neechan! There are some more people here to deliver some more beds!!! My god how many beds are you intending to buy today?” Chou asked loudly as Kaiyo and Hideaki walked down stairs to see Chou standing by herself.

“Where’s Hong Ki?”

“Uh I think he ran out in back” Chou said. “He said you two were in the room…” Chou said as Kaiyo smack her lightly in the forehead.

“Nothing happen.” Kaiyo said as she went to the door to talk to the people outside.

“Really?” Chou asked as Hideaki smile

“Nothing particular happen though I sort of did hope Hong Ki didn’t busted in.” Hideaki mumble as Chou had a huge grin on her face. “Hey if you were to take a trip, where would you go?” Hideaki asked as Chou look at him.

“Hm…” Chou hummed loudly tapping her chin with her finger walking around, “I remember neechan mentioning she wants to go to Hokkaido for a while but never got a chance to go…” Chou said as she turn around and noticed Hideaki isn’t there anymore.

“People these days need to let me finish what I’m saying sheesh” Chou mumbled as she walked outside noticing Hong Ki sitting on the porch swing looking blankly at the sky.

“So what’s up with you?” Chou asked.

“Nothing much…and you feeling better already?” Hong Ki asked.

“Well I’m still in the confuse state of mind but my sadness is over already how about you? You seem to have a lot in mind today” Chou said.

“If one day, somebody you know come to you and told you they’re not really your half brother but your real brother and that your mother was kicked out because she was the mistress and the other woman just want to kill her?” Hong Ki asked as Chou look at him.

“You’re saying that you and Yesung…”

“Shocking huh?”

“A bit but it doesn’t change anything does it?” Chou asked.

“What do you…”

“What I mean is that he was your older brother before this situation right?”

“Yeah and…”

“He’s still your brother today. The only different was that back then he partially related to you now he’s fully is related to you. You guys are still brothers am I right?” Chou asked.

“True…but the situation with my parent’s”

“If I were you, just leave it alone since its none of your business, beside that’s what older brothers are there for right? They help solve the problem so you don’t have to worry about” Chou said happily as Hong Ki let out a relief.

“True. You seem to understand a lot” Hong Ki said/

“Yeah after the talk with neechan I thought things through and realized its not the end of the world, just a small block in our life that’s all. All we need to do now is face it and everything will be alright” Chou said.

“So when are you talking to Yesung then?”

“Now that I’m still working on but other than that, nothing is really bothering me” Chou said as Hong Ki smile.

About 30 minutes later Kaiyo took a look at the room and let out a sigh, “finally done!” She paid the workers as they left the house while Chou and Hong Ki came back into the house,

“Hong Ki you want to see your room?” Kaiyo asked as Hong Ki nodded happily. They walk upstairs as she opens the door, “That big bed is Ryo’s and you will get the bottom of the bunk bed since your leg is like that” Kaiyo said

“Who’s the top bunk for?” Hong Ki asked.

“Ryosuke” Kaiyo said with a smile.

“Oh yeah when is he coming?” Hong Ki asked.

“Who’s Ryosuke?” Chou asked confused.

“You will know soon” Kaiyo said as she got off Ryo’s bed.

“He’s really nice” Hong Ki said.

“You met him? How old is he? Is he cute?” Chou asked.

“Well let’s just say he doesn’t suit you…for sure” Hong Ki said looking at Chou who smacks him.

“Anyways its getting late, I’m gonna go start dinner” Kaiyo said as she walk out the room but bump into Hideaki. “Sorry”

“Kaiyo”

“Yeah?”

“Do you want to go on a trip with me?” Hideaki asked as Kaiyo look at him with her eyes open wide.

Chou and Hong Ki with their face lit up as they look at the couple in front of them.

Labels: chapter 17

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