Fated Love Ch.5
Chapter 5 : The Prince, The Pauper And The Dark Knight
Summary : the wheel of fate starts but are they ready enough to face it?
Pairing : Topri
Rating : R to be save
Warning : i don't know should i warned? erm.. okay DON'T read this on top of a building, a boat, a bridge, a cliff, anything that involve height. try to avoid it please.
Disclaimer : nothing but the plot.
A/N : ok remember in chapter 1 i mentioned about TOP got a bribe allegations. well it's not a bribe allegation but it is a fraud allegations. like i said the plot is always changing in my mind. i will edit it in those chapter. because i don't want to make it confusing for those who already read my fic before, so i just make a statement here so that you can be clear. i'm sorry for the trouble because i seriously don't know all these things about law. i tried though for the sake of the fic. sorry >__<
Chapter 4 : Life Unexpected
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Once Mr. Chuck Bass said , "if two people are meant to be together, eventually they will find their way back"
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He left Gwangju almost 10 years ago, but the memories that lies there still kept in his heart. He also left a person. The one person that he love with his whole life. 10 years he's been wandering everywhere to find him back. 10 years his heart has been lonely. 10 years of hopelessness, failed expectation and lost love. 10 years of flashing back every happy memory that accompanies him every day.
"Hye. My name is Lee Seunghyun but you can call me Seungri". A little kid, so radiant, happy and also hyperactive handed his hand to him. Seungri was the first kid in the kindergarten that even tries to talk to him. But he was a very shy kid. He bit his lower lip, look down from Seungri and continue playing with his Lego. Seungri pull back his hand and sit next to him. "Can I play with you?" he watches Seungri as Seungri grab the Lego pieces and starts to join the pieces together. "I’m really good in playing Lego, you know", Seungri smile at him. His eyes blink a few times but unknowingly a small smile form on his lips. That was the first time he ever smile to someone he didn't knew.
He was a shy kid, unsocial and reserved. His parents and teachers were worried with his condition. But after he met Seungri in the kindergarten, he was beginning to break the walls around him. At first the change was unnoticed. But then the friendship that built between him and Seungri, while playing together in a small corner at the back of the classroom, the walls slowly collapse. He starts to play with other kid and start talking to other person too. Then after each passing day there are no more walls.
"Hyung! Look! Butterfly on my nose!" a big butterfly spreading its wings on Seungri's nose. Seungri's eyes narrow as he watches it closely. Seungri's nose shrinks as he tries not to breathe to cause the butterfly to fly away. Seungri was cute. Like a little angel. He laughs out loud as hard as he finds the view in front him was so heart-warming. It was not the butterfly that makes his innocent little heart at that time beat faster but it was Seungri.
Not even a single day pass without spending every minute with Seungri. They are best friends to each other. But more than that they are like brothers separated by genetic material. But deep inside he knew, even when he was a little kid, he knew his feelings towards Seungri is different. Seungri is a special person to him. Seungri was like his reason to wake up in the morning. Each morning they will walk together to school. And he will grab Seungri's hand and walk together hand in hand. It was the best time for him. He never cares about what other kids in school talk about him. But it furiated him if someone talks about Seungri. And he always fights to protect Seungri which he always did.
Then after school, they will go to their secret place. The secret place where only both of them knew. A place they call Adventureland. And they have fun in there like nothing in this world can worry them. Then, they will go the woods, play and feeling the nature around them. One day, while they were catching butterflies in the woods, he loss Seungri. That time he knew losing Seungri is the only thing in the world that can worry him to death. He was being too carried away with running and catching the butterflies until he forget about Seungri. He left Seungri too far behind. He looked for Seungri in the woods, calling out his name. But there was no answer. He searched and searched again until he was exhausted when suddenly he remembered the place where he left Seungri. He went there and found Seungri sitting on the ground, smiling and laughing while playing with wild rabbits. "Ri! thank god you're okay!" he ran to Seungri. Seungri looked up to him, "hyung!". "I’m sorry I left you out" he said as he hugs Seungri. "It’s okay, hyung. I know you will always come back to me", Seungri said with his cutest smile. He hug Seungri again, tightly, afraid to lose Seungri again. In his heart, he made a promise to himself that he will never ever leave Seungri again.
"Hyung.. you.. you promise that you will stay with me" Seungri said, crying. Seungri's hand tugging the end of his shirt. "I don't want to leave you Ri. But I have no choice. My parents insisted to move to Seoul", he said. They have to move to Seoul because his father was going to open a law firm there. He practically fought the idea with his father. But as a child he had no choice but to obey. Suddenly his mother's hand touches his arm, "Honey, it’s time to go". Hearing his mother said to him, Seungri tugged his shirt stronger. He turns back to Seungri. He take Seungri's both hand and squeezed them affectionately, "I will always come back to you Ri", try to convinced Seungri. Tears slowly running on Seungri's face, "no hyung. This time you won't". Pulling his hand, Seungri turn back and ran. And that was the last time he ever saw Seungri in his life.
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The villagers told that Seungri's grandmother died while picking up wild mushroom in the forest when suddenly she had a heart attack. She went with her dog. A neighbour heard the dogs barking and went to the forest. And she found Seungri's grandmother lying on the ground unconscious. She died on the way to the hospital.
Seungri was devastated. And it worries Daesung so much. He doesn’t know what to do to help Seungri. After Seungri got a phone call from the hospital saying that his grandmother died, Seungri lost in sadness. Daesung was with him, driving Seungri back to Gwangju for the funeral. And during the driving, Daesung felt like it was the gloomiest time in his life. Seeing Seungri's soulless body. It was terrifying to see your love ones crumbled and fell into the deepest and darkest hole and knowing you couldn't do anything. And it torn Daesung's heart apart to see Seungri cried during the funeral. He has never seen Seungri so heartbroken.
After the funeral, Seungri is not the same anymore. Most of the time, Seungri seems to fell into a world of reverie. Oblivious to his surroundings. He didn't care to eat anymore. He didn't eat anything for 4 days. And Daesung never leave Seungri's side even once. He was there for Seungri. He was determined to help Seungri to get Seungri's will back. To get back the Seungri that once he fell in love. That was his promise to himself.
It’s been a month since Seungri's grandmother died, and Seungri's condition is getting better. He loses a few pounds but Daesung is helping Seungri to get back to his shape. And Daesung feels happy when Seungri start to smile and talking. And Seungri's wool gathering become lessens. Daesung try to spend time with Seungri, juggling his work between the restaurant and Seungri, since Seungri wasn't able to work. He takes over Seungri's place. And because of that he had to hire another assistant chef to cover his work as an executive chef. He can't hire a chef to take over Seungri's place. Because the pastry chef job in his restaurant was only meant for Seungri. But one day, Seungri asked him about the restaurant.
Seungri : Hyung.. You must be tired. Shuttling between your house, my apartment and the restaurant.
Daesung : (smile) It's okay. It’s nothing much. Because I’m happy to do it as long as you're happy too (take Seungri's chin)
Seungri : (look down) I’m sorry for causing nothing but troubles to you, hyung (sad)
Daesung : (shaking his head) No, Seungri. No. You didn't bring any troubles to me. I’m happy to help you. I care about you Seungri. And as long as you stay strong and stay fighting it's enough for me.
Seungri : (smile) Thank you, hyung. Thank you so much for everything. It’s because of you that I’m still right here. You gave me my spirit back and that's all I need. But right now, can I ask you something, hyung?
Daesung : You can ask anything, Seungri (smile)
Seungri : Can I come back to work? That is if I’m still your best pastry chef (smile)
Daesung : (shocked) Are.. Are you serious Ri? Of course! (laugh) Of course you are still my best pastry chef. Heck, you are the only pastry chef I’ve got! (hug Seungri).
Seungri : (laugh) Thanks hyung. I really appreciated it. You are my hero (hug Daesung back)
Daesung : (pat Seungri's back, smile, stand up and go to the table, already set up with the dishes and candles) And here your hero comes with his signature dish. Fillet of beef wellington with Parma ham, smoked potato puree, braised vegetables and a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage 2000.
Seungri : (stunned and laugh) hero?? I scratch that. Hyung, you are my superhero! (giggling)
Daesung : (looking at Seungri with big smile, pull a chair and waving his hand like a waiter) So shall we have the feast begin, my 'lady'?
And Seungri laughed wholeheartedly after a long time. Seeing Seungri cute laugh, Daesung prays in his heart that one day Seungri will be the 'lady' of his life.
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Today is the day Seungri finally will start working again. After a month of break. He decided to get the ingredients he need for the dishes that he want to make today. He’s in the supermarket. Choosing the ingredients. Calm and wreathed in his smile, he was pretty much normal. After picking up all the ingredients, he pay to the counter, and went out of the supermarket. He walks to the restaurant which is just 3 blocks away.
There were a lot of people in the morning. Some of them were walking to go to work. Some of them are just having a nice talk with their friends at the cafes beside the sidewalk. There are also musicians and painters doing what they do best, making effort to survive. There are kids playing, ahjussi and ahjumma sits on a bench, listening to an old radio. Seeing all the people and the normal life these people faced every day, he missed all of that. The life he had before the raped, before his grandmother died. He was heartbroken, consumed by his misery.
But he's trying to find his way back right now. There’s no use to keep on mourning and crying. He will try to find happiness; continue to live just like everybody else. Continue to survive. He smiled and continues his walk. Suddenly there's a boy running to him and accidentally bumped into him. All the fruits in the bag that Seungri carried fell to the pavement and tumble down to the road. Seungri quickly pick up the fruits on the pavement. And then try to reach with his hand to get the fruit that cluttered on the road. But it was too far, so he steps down from the pavement to get to those fruit when suddenly a fast black Bentley limousine hit him hard. The strong impact sent him flying forward. His head knocked to the ground, bleeding and unconscious.
People said that when someone almost near to his death, he can see all of the things that happened in his life
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(Phone call)
Caller : Wow.. Got to say hyung. Your face looks weird. (laugh)
Seunghyun : Shut up.
Seunghyun tossed the newspaper away. It is today's newspaper and the printed front page of the newspaper reports none other than Seunghyun's fraud allegations. Printed all over the page. Huge and bold. "The great young billionaire smacked down by a fraud charges". (A/N : if you confuse somewhere in this part, that means you didn't read my A/N)
Caller : Relax, hyung. It’s not like this is the first time you faced a big scandal.
Seunghyun : But that scandal doesn't have my ass lock in a prison for 5 years.
Caller : The trial didn't even starts yet, hyung. You will not go to prison. I promise you that. Besides you're talking to one of the best lawyer in the country.
Seunghyun : (smirk) Yes and also the best money wringer in the country.
Caller : Ouch! (laugh) Seriously, hyung what's with the mood? You sounds so moody and really stressed out.
Seunghyun : (rub his face) I don't know. It’s just that a lot of things have been bugging my mind lately. I’m.. I’m. No-nothing. It’s nothing.
Caller : Okay.. If you want to talk about anything, you can just tell me, you know that right.
Seunghyun : Yeap. Thanks, bro.
Caller : No problem. So I’m on my way to your office right now. We will discuss about the case with my other lawyer later okay. And please hyung don't make me wait. You’re always late.
Seunghyun : I’ve never been late ok. It’s you who's always early.
Caller : (laugh) Seriously, hyung. If you don't come to this meeting, I’m going to fine you to the worm's hole.
Seunghyun : Okay. Okay. I get it. I will be there. I’m on my way.
(Phone end)
Seunghyun look outside the window of his car. There’s actually one thing that bothers Seunghyun this past few weeks. The one thing that he couldn't tell to anyone. The boy he raped a month ago. He couldn't forget about that boy. Every time he wants to forget about it, the whole thing, the image of that boy flashed in his mind. Everything about that boy, his looks, his body, his lips, his voice. Even his necklace kept reminding him of the boy. He pulled out the boy's necklace from his pocket. After that incident, he returned to his penthouse, he didn't notice the boy's necklace fell into his pocket jacket. The next day, one of his housekeepers gave it to him after she did the laundry.
He looks at the necklace in his hand. Every time he looks at the necklace, he felt guilty inside his heart. He’s not sure why he felt like that, since he don't even know the boy and never see him before in his life. They are completely two strangers, both live in different world. But somehow, a mistake happens and now he couldn't take away his mind from that boy. He has absolutely no idea what he supposes to do. He doesn’t know whether he should find the boy or not. But if he did, then after that what? Apologize? He has never apologized to anyone in his life before, because it's always people who ask for his forgiveness. And now, apologizing for his action that is so abso-freaking-lutely heartless and wrong makes him shut the idea from his mind. His finger traced the fine cravings on the necklace. "Seungri", he whispered. Every time he did that, his heart skips a beat. He’s sure he needs to see his uncle who is doctor later.
Suddenly the car stops to a halt. His body thrown forward due to the sudden break.
Seunghyun : What the hell?
He opens the middle window to talk to his driver. But his driver already steps outside of the car. Seunghyun watch from his window as he can see that his driver was panicking over something below the car. "Did he hit someone", he thought. He opens the door and step outside the car. And he can see his driver squatting beside a body that lie on the ground. "Shit! He did hit someone. Gawd. I’m going to be late for the meeting" he said to himself before walking over to the front of the car.
Seunghyun : What happen?
Driver : (quickly stand up) I'm sorry, Mr. Choi. But I didn't even see this boy. He suddenly jumps in front of the car.
Seunghyun : Is he okay?
Driver : I don't know. He seems unconscious.
The driver squat again and slowly turns the unconscious body slightly. He looks closer to see the unconscious man. And Seunghyun's eyes grew wide. His heart almost drops. His body run out of blood. He was shocked. He knew that face. It was the face that caused his sleepless night. It was Seungri. The owner of the necklace in his hand. The boy he raped over and over again. The necklace fall from his hand.
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Once Mr. Chuck Bass said, "If two people are meant to be together, eventually they will find their way back". I think Mr. Chuck Bass have some kind of superpower to see the future. Yeap. Definitely.
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Driver : I'm going to call the ambulance.
"Ambulance?", he thought. "But wait. No. What if he knows who I am? And what if he reports me to the police? It will be a huge trouble for me. I can't let that happen".
Seunghyun : (serious) No. We take him back to the penthouse.
Driver : But..Sir. The boy needs to be treated.
Seunghyun : I will get Dr.Bae to come over.
Driver : (nervous) O-okay. (bent over to carry Seungri)
Seunghyun : (his hand stop the driver) No. I will do it.
He walks closer to Seungri. With one knees kneeling he bent slightly and scoop up Seungri, bridal style and carefully carry him to the car. The driver opens the door. He slowly placed Seungri's body on the car seat and as he sits he placed Seungri's head on his lap. He takes out his cell phone and calls his family doctor and uncle, Dr.Bae.
Dr.Bae : Yoeboseyo?
Seunghyun : Uncle. I need your help.
Seunghyun watch the person on his lap. His hand holding the side of Seungri's head. For the first time, the sound of his heartbeat was louder than he ever heard before in his life.
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Seunghyun watch his step closely as he carry Seungri to his room. Inside his room, the housekeeper was busy setting up table to assist his uncle to treat Seungri when he arrives soon. He carefully placed Seungri on the bed. As he just about to turn around, suddenly Seungri grab his hand. Seunghyun froze. He’s dripping cold sweat. He turns his head and look at Seungri. Seunghyun's face clearly in shock. Seungri was looking at him. Seunghyun suddenly felt scare. Scare that Seungri might know him. Seungri look at him with unblinked eyes. But Seungri's expression was more like a confused expression rather than anger. They stare at each other for about a minute.
Seungri : Whe-where am I?
Seunghyun's jaw drop as he heard Seungri's question. "Did he just ask 'where am I?' and not 'who are you?! what did you do to me?!’?". Seunghyun surprised to hear that from Seungri. "Didn’t he know me?" Seunghyun check Seungri's expression. But all he can see is a confuse young boy staring at him.
Seunghyun : Ermm.. my-my house. My driver accidentally hit you. So I brought you here. The doctor will be here any minute.
Seungri : (nod) Owh... o-okay.
Seungri laid back his head on the pillow. His face wrinkle at the pain. Seunghyun quickly sit beside Seungri. His hand touch Seungri's arm while his heart battling over nerves and worry.
Seunghyun : Seungri, are you ok?
Seungri : (look at Seunghyun, frown a bit, but then squeezed shut his eyes at the pain) It hurts a bit.
Dr.Bae : (enter the room) So, Seunghyun. Where is he?
Seunghyun : (stand up) uncle.
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Seunghyun watch closely from aside as his uncle treats Seungri's wound. Dr.Bae has put on bandages over Seungri's injured right hand and also Seungri's left leg. He watches as Seungri's grunt and wrinkle at the pain. Sometimes his eyes met Seungri's. But then Seungri's just shy away from him. He doesn’t understand. Why Seungri doesn't even feel scared at him? Does that mean Seungri don't recognize him? That Seungri don't remember him at all? He tries to think hard of the reason. The image of Seungri throwing up at the back of the alley and passing out in his arm flashed into his mind. "Seungri can't remember me, because he was drunk that night!” his mind literally jumps from the thought. Then no wonder why Seungri didn't even scare to be around him. A smirk form at the corner of Seunghyun's lips.
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After Dr. Bae have finished treating Seungri's wound, he pats Seungri's shoulder, advised Seungri to take care of his health, he packs up and leave the room. Seunghyun follow his uncle to the elevator.
Seunghyun : (hands both inside his pockets) So, uncle. how was he?
Dr.Bae : (serious) Well, his injury is not that serious. There’s a soft tissue injury, his ligaments was torn in both his leg and his hand. I’m afraid there might be a bone fracture in his leg, but until I can do MRI to diagnose him, I don't know. Other than a bunch of bruises and small cuts, he will be fine with enough rest. Do not let him move so much.
Seunghyun : (nod) I understand.
Dr.Bae : (sigh) Seriously Seunghyun, you're supposed to send him to the hospital. I know, it'll make huge news about this, but at least that boy can have a good medical treatment.
Seunghyun : I.. I know uncle. But this boy, he.. He’s a special friend to me. So I don't want to involve any reporters in his life. Don’t worry uncle. I will make sure he gets the best treatment here.
Dr.Bae : (frowned) uh huh? Ermm.. Well okay. If anything happens just call me.
Seunghyun : (smile) Okay, uncle. thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
Seunghyun bow to his uncle and send him to the elevator. The man in his middle 50's smiles to him before the elevator door close. Dr.Bae is like a father to Seunghyun. He even respects his uncle more than his own father. Since he was small, Dr.Bae has been a very good family member to him. The man now is the only family member he had left.
He returns to his room where Seungri rest at his bed. Seunghyun's knees almost give in when he look Seungri was smiling at him. A warm feeling crept throughout his whole body. Never in his life seeing someone smiles so beautifully like Seungri. It was a radiance smile, which reminds him of his mother. He slowly makes his step towards the bed. "Ermm.. What should I say now?", he thought. But then a voice said in his mind, "I don't know! Just say something! Tell him you feel sorry!".”Do I have to say that?" he replied. "Seunghyun, you idiot! Just do it!" said that voice.
Seunghyun : (nervous) Ermm.. I’m Choi Seunghyun.
"Wow! Did I just introduce myself just now?? But I’ve never done it before!" he thought again.
Seungri : (smile) I know, Mr. Choi. I’ve seen you a lot on TV and magazines before. Well, this is funny because we both share the same first name. My name is Seunghyun too. Lee Seunghyun. But my friends called me Seungri. So you can call me Seungri.
"So other than we both have slept together a month ago, today my driver accidentally hits you, but it happens that you don't remember that I was the one who raped you, and now you're talking to me like I’m your friend, we also have the same name!. Is this just a coincidence, Seungri?", his mind is talking to him again.
Seunghyun : (smirk) Err.. yeah. This is funny. You’re right, Seungri. I’m sorry about the accident. My driver supposed to be more careful while driving. I’m really sorry.
Seungri : (shake his head) No. It was my fault actually. I was the one who is being careless. I hastily jump in front of a car, just trying to save my apples. I should not do that (sigh)
Seunghyun : (jaw drop and so amused) Why are you apologizing when you're the one who is being hit and injured in an accident?
Seungri : (frowned) But.. But it's true, Mr. Choi. It was my fault. I was careless.
Seunghyun : (laugh) This is the first time I’ve ever heard of someone apologizing for something they didn't do at all. You’re cute, Seungri.
Seungri smiles shyly. His face blushed. It’s not like it's the first time someone called him cute. But this man in front him, there's something about him that attracts, even before meeting Choi Seunghyun face to face, Seungri always thought him as a man full with charisma. And now seeing the real person with so much charismatic aura, it amazed him so much. Seungri look down and play with his sling that supports his right hand to his neck.
Seunghyun smiles. Seungri's face is just so cute. He really felt like he wants to touch that beautiful face and kiss him out of the blue. He startled as a hand touch his shoulder.
Kwon Jiyong : When I waited for hyung for about an hour, and you didn't come, I thought it's either you're dead or you're fucking a... a... Seu-Seungri??
(A/N : I’m really sorry for being MIA for this past few days. Kekeke. truthfully. I’m kind of exhausted trying to find a job. why is it so hard to find a job these days? T.T . I’ve been writing this chapter for so many days. Write and then re-write. I don't know why but this chapter is the hardest chapter for me to complete it. Maybe because all my energy have been drained from my body -.-". So how is this chapter? I hope you like it. Do you follow the warning? Kekeke. And please comment. I do need more comments to boost my energy. More comments more love ^___^)
Chapter 6
Summary : the wheel of fate starts but are they ready enough to face it?
Pairing : Topri
Rating : R to be save
Warning : i don't know should i warned? erm.. okay DON'T read this on top of a building, a boat, a bridge, a cliff, anything that involve height. try to avoid it please.
Disclaimer : nothing but the plot.
A/N : ok remember in chapter 1 i mentioned about TOP got a bribe allegations. well it's not a bribe allegation but it is a fraud allegations. like i said the plot is always changing in my mind. i will edit it in those chapter. because i don't want to make it confusing for those who already read my fic before, so i just make a statement here so that you can be clear. i'm sorry for the trouble because i seriously don't know all these things about law. i tried though for the sake of the fic. sorry >__<
Chapter 4 : Life Unexpected
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Once Mr. Chuck Bass said , "if two people are meant to be together, eventually they will find their way back"
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He left Gwangju almost 10 years ago, but the memories that lies there still kept in his heart. He also left a person. The one person that he love with his whole life. 10 years he's been wandering everywhere to find him back. 10 years his heart has been lonely. 10 years of hopelessness, failed expectation and lost love. 10 years of flashing back every happy memory that accompanies him every day.
"Hye. My name is Lee Seunghyun but you can call me Seungri". A little kid, so radiant, happy and also hyperactive handed his hand to him. Seungri was the first kid in the kindergarten that even tries to talk to him. But he was a very shy kid. He bit his lower lip, look down from Seungri and continue playing with his Lego. Seungri pull back his hand and sit next to him. "Can I play with you?" he watches Seungri as Seungri grab the Lego pieces and starts to join the pieces together. "I’m really good in playing Lego, you know", Seungri smile at him. His eyes blink a few times but unknowingly a small smile form on his lips. That was the first time he ever smile to someone he didn't knew.
He was a shy kid, unsocial and reserved. His parents and teachers were worried with his condition. But after he met Seungri in the kindergarten, he was beginning to break the walls around him. At first the change was unnoticed. But then the friendship that built between him and Seungri, while playing together in a small corner at the back of the classroom, the walls slowly collapse. He starts to play with other kid and start talking to other person too. Then after each passing day there are no more walls.
"Hyung! Look! Butterfly on my nose!" a big butterfly spreading its wings on Seungri's nose. Seungri's eyes narrow as he watches it closely. Seungri's nose shrinks as he tries not to breathe to cause the butterfly to fly away. Seungri was cute. Like a little angel. He laughs out loud as hard as he finds the view in front him was so heart-warming. It was not the butterfly that makes his innocent little heart at that time beat faster but it was Seungri.
Not even a single day pass without spending every minute with Seungri. They are best friends to each other. But more than that they are like brothers separated by genetic material. But deep inside he knew, even when he was a little kid, he knew his feelings towards Seungri is different. Seungri is a special person to him. Seungri was like his reason to wake up in the morning. Each morning they will walk together to school. And he will grab Seungri's hand and walk together hand in hand. It was the best time for him. He never cares about what other kids in school talk about him. But it furiated him if someone talks about Seungri. And he always fights to protect Seungri which he always did.
Then after school, they will go to their secret place. The secret place where only both of them knew. A place they call Adventureland. And they have fun in there like nothing in this world can worry them. Then, they will go the woods, play and feeling the nature around them. One day, while they were catching butterflies in the woods, he loss Seungri. That time he knew losing Seungri is the only thing in the world that can worry him to death. He was being too carried away with running and catching the butterflies until he forget about Seungri. He left Seungri too far behind. He looked for Seungri in the woods, calling out his name. But there was no answer. He searched and searched again until he was exhausted when suddenly he remembered the place where he left Seungri. He went there and found Seungri sitting on the ground, smiling and laughing while playing with wild rabbits. "Ri! thank god you're okay!" he ran to Seungri. Seungri looked up to him, "hyung!". "I’m sorry I left you out" he said as he hugs Seungri. "It’s okay, hyung. I know you will always come back to me", Seungri said with his cutest smile. He hug Seungri again, tightly, afraid to lose Seungri again. In his heart, he made a promise to himself that he will never ever leave Seungri again.
"Hyung.. you.. you promise that you will stay with me" Seungri said, crying. Seungri's hand tugging the end of his shirt. "I don't want to leave you Ri. But I have no choice. My parents insisted to move to Seoul", he said. They have to move to Seoul because his father was going to open a law firm there. He practically fought the idea with his father. But as a child he had no choice but to obey. Suddenly his mother's hand touches his arm, "Honey, it’s time to go". Hearing his mother said to him, Seungri tugged his shirt stronger. He turns back to Seungri. He take Seungri's both hand and squeezed them affectionately, "I will always come back to you Ri", try to convinced Seungri. Tears slowly running on Seungri's face, "no hyung. This time you won't". Pulling his hand, Seungri turn back and ran. And that was the last time he ever saw Seungri in his life.
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The villagers told that Seungri's grandmother died while picking up wild mushroom in the forest when suddenly she had a heart attack. She went with her dog. A neighbour heard the dogs barking and went to the forest. And she found Seungri's grandmother lying on the ground unconscious. She died on the way to the hospital.
Seungri was devastated. And it worries Daesung so much. He doesn’t know what to do to help Seungri. After Seungri got a phone call from the hospital saying that his grandmother died, Seungri lost in sadness. Daesung was with him, driving Seungri back to Gwangju for the funeral. And during the driving, Daesung felt like it was the gloomiest time in his life. Seeing Seungri's soulless body. It was terrifying to see your love ones crumbled and fell into the deepest and darkest hole and knowing you couldn't do anything. And it torn Daesung's heart apart to see Seungri cried during the funeral. He has never seen Seungri so heartbroken.
After the funeral, Seungri is not the same anymore. Most of the time, Seungri seems to fell into a world of reverie. Oblivious to his surroundings. He didn't care to eat anymore. He didn't eat anything for 4 days. And Daesung never leave Seungri's side even once. He was there for Seungri. He was determined to help Seungri to get Seungri's will back. To get back the Seungri that once he fell in love. That was his promise to himself.
It’s been a month since Seungri's grandmother died, and Seungri's condition is getting better. He loses a few pounds but Daesung is helping Seungri to get back to his shape. And Daesung feels happy when Seungri start to smile and talking. And Seungri's wool gathering become lessens. Daesung try to spend time with Seungri, juggling his work between the restaurant and Seungri, since Seungri wasn't able to work. He takes over Seungri's place. And because of that he had to hire another assistant chef to cover his work as an executive chef. He can't hire a chef to take over Seungri's place. Because the pastry chef job in his restaurant was only meant for Seungri. But one day, Seungri asked him about the restaurant.
Seungri : Hyung.. You must be tired. Shuttling between your house, my apartment and the restaurant.
Daesung : (smile) It's okay. It’s nothing much. Because I’m happy to do it as long as you're happy too (take Seungri's chin)
Seungri : (look down) I’m sorry for causing nothing but troubles to you, hyung (sad)
Daesung : (shaking his head) No, Seungri. No. You didn't bring any troubles to me. I’m happy to help you. I care about you Seungri. And as long as you stay strong and stay fighting it's enough for me.
Seungri : (smile) Thank you, hyung. Thank you so much for everything. It’s because of you that I’m still right here. You gave me my spirit back and that's all I need. But right now, can I ask you something, hyung?
Daesung : You can ask anything, Seungri (smile)
Seungri : Can I come back to work? That is if I’m still your best pastry chef (smile)
Daesung : (shocked) Are.. Are you serious Ri? Of course! (laugh) Of course you are still my best pastry chef. Heck, you are the only pastry chef I’ve got! (hug Seungri).
Seungri : (laugh) Thanks hyung. I really appreciated it. You are my hero (hug Daesung back)
Daesung : (pat Seungri's back, smile, stand up and go to the table, already set up with the dishes and candles) And here your hero comes with his signature dish. Fillet of beef wellington with Parma ham, smoked potato puree, braised vegetables and a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage 2000.
Seungri : (stunned and laugh) hero?? I scratch that. Hyung, you are my superhero! (giggling)
Daesung : (looking at Seungri with big smile, pull a chair and waving his hand like a waiter) So shall we have the feast begin, my 'lady'?
And Seungri laughed wholeheartedly after a long time. Seeing Seungri cute laugh, Daesung prays in his heart that one day Seungri will be the 'lady' of his life.
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Today is the day Seungri finally will start working again. After a month of break. He decided to get the ingredients he need for the dishes that he want to make today. He’s in the supermarket. Choosing the ingredients. Calm and wreathed in his smile, he was pretty much normal. After picking up all the ingredients, he pay to the counter, and went out of the supermarket. He walks to the restaurant which is just 3 blocks away.
There were a lot of people in the morning. Some of them were walking to go to work. Some of them are just having a nice talk with their friends at the cafes beside the sidewalk. There are also musicians and painters doing what they do best, making effort to survive. There are kids playing, ahjussi and ahjumma sits on a bench, listening to an old radio. Seeing all the people and the normal life these people faced every day, he missed all of that. The life he had before the raped, before his grandmother died. He was heartbroken, consumed by his misery.
But he's trying to find his way back right now. There’s no use to keep on mourning and crying. He will try to find happiness; continue to live just like everybody else. Continue to survive. He smiled and continues his walk. Suddenly there's a boy running to him and accidentally bumped into him. All the fruits in the bag that Seungri carried fell to the pavement and tumble down to the road. Seungri quickly pick up the fruits on the pavement. And then try to reach with his hand to get the fruit that cluttered on the road. But it was too far, so he steps down from the pavement to get to those fruit when suddenly a fast black Bentley limousine hit him hard. The strong impact sent him flying forward. His head knocked to the ground, bleeding and unconscious.
People said that when someone almost near to his death, he can see all of the things that happened in his life
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(Phone call)
Caller : Wow.. Got to say hyung. Your face looks weird. (laugh)
Seunghyun : Shut up.
Seunghyun tossed the newspaper away. It is today's newspaper and the printed front page of the newspaper reports none other than Seunghyun's fraud allegations. Printed all over the page. Huge and bold. "The great young billionaire smacked down by a fraud charges". (A/N : if you confuse somewhere in this part, that means you didn't read my A/N)
Caller : Relax, hyung. It’s not like this is the first time you faced a big scandal.
Seunghyun : But that scandal doesn't have my ass lock in a prison for 5 years.
Caller : The trial didn't even starts yet, hyung. You will not go to prison. I promise you that. Besides you're talking to one of the best lawyer in the country.
Seunghyun : (smirk) Yes and also the best money wringer in the country.
Caller : Ouch! (laugh) Seriously, hyung what's with the mood? You sounds so moody and really stressed out.
Seunghyun : (rub his face) I don't know. It’s just that a lot of things have been bugging my mind lately. I’m.. I’m. No-nothing. It’s nothing.
Caller : Okay.. If you want to talk about anything, you can just tell me, you know that right.
Seunghyun : Yeap. Thanks, bro.
Caller : No problem. So I’m on my way to your office right now. We will discuss about the case with my other lawyer later okay. And please hyung don't make me wait. You’re always late.
Seunghyun : I’ve never been late ok. It’s you who's always early.
Caller : (laugh) Seriously, hyung. If you don't come to this meeting, I’m going to fine you to the worm's hole.
Seunghyun : Okay. Okay. I get it. I will be there. I’m on my way.
(Phone end)
Seunghyun look outside the window of his car. There’s actually one thing that bothers Seunghyun this past few weeks. The one thing that he couldn't tell to anyone. The boy he raped a month ago. He couldn't forget about that boy. Every time he wants to forget about it, the whole thing, the image of that boy flashed in his mind. Everything about that boy, his looks, his body, his lips, his voice. Even his necklace kept reminding him of the boy. He pulled out the boy's necklace from his pocket. After that incident, he returned to his penthouse, he didn't notice the boy's necklace fell into his pocket jacket. The next day, one of his housekeepers gave it to him after she did the laundry.
He looks at the necklace in his hand. Every time he looks at the necklace, he felt guilty inside his heart. He’s not sure why he felt like that, since he don't even know the boy and never see him before in his life. They are completely two strangers, both live in different world. But somehow, a mistake happens and now he couldn't take away his mind from that boy. He has absolutely no idea what he supposes to do. He doesn’t know whether he should find the boy or not. But if he did, then after that what? Apologize? He has never apologized to anyone in his life before, because it's always people who ask for his forgiveness. And now, apologizing for his action that is so abso-freaking-lutely heartless and wrong makes him shut the idea from his mind. His finger traced the fine cravings on the necklace. "Seungri", he whispered. Every time he did that, his heart skips a beat. He’s sure he needs to see his uncle who is doctor later.
Suddenly the car stops to a halt. His body thrown forward due to the sudden break.
Seunghyun : What the hell?
He opens the middle window to talk to his driver. But his driver already steps outside of the car. Seunghyun watch from his window as he can see that his driver was panicking over something below the car. "Did he hit someone", he thought. He opens the door and step outside the car. And he can see his driver squatting beside a body that lie on the ground. "Shit! He did hit someone. Gawd. I’m going to be late for the meeting" he said to himself before walking over to the front of the car.
Seunghyun : What happen?
Driver : (quickly stand up) I'm sorry, Mr. Choi. But I didn't even see this boy. He suddenly jumps in front of the car.
Seunghyun : Is he okay?
Driver : I don't know. He seems unconscious.
The driver squat again and slowly turns the unconscious body slightly. He looks closer to see the unconscious man. And Seunghyun's eyes grew wide. His heart almost drops. His body run out of blood. He was shocked. He knew that face. It was the face that caused his sleepless night. It was Seungri. The owner of the necklace in his hand. The boy he raped over and over again. The necklace fall from his hand.
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Once Mr. Chuck Bass said, "If two people are meant to be together, eventually they will find their way back". I think Mr. Chuck Bass have some kind of superpower to see the future. Yeap. Definitely.
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Driver : I'm going to call the ambulance.
"Ambulance?", he thought. "But wait. No. What if he knows who I am? And what if he reports me to the police? It will be a huge trouble for me. I can't let that happen".
Seunghyun : (serious) No. We take him back to the penthouse.
Driver : But..Sir. The boy needs to be treated.
Seunghyun : I will get Dr.Bae to come over.
Driver : (nervous) O-okay. (bent over to carry Seungri)
Seunghyun : (his hand stop the driver) No. I will do it.
He walks closer to Seungri. With one knees kneeling he bent slightly and scoop up Seungri, bridal style and carefully carry him to the car. The driver opens the door. He slowly placed Seungri's body on the car seat and as he sits he placed Seungri's head on his lap. He takes out his cell phone and calls his family doctor and uncle, Dr.Bae.
Dr.Bae : Yoeboseyo?
Seunghyun : Uncle. I need your help.
Seunghyun watch the person on his lap. His hand holding the side of Seungri's head. For the first time, the sound of his heartbeat was louder than he ever heard before in his life.
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Seunghyun watch his step closely as he carry Seungri to his room. Inside his room, the housekeeper was busy setting up table to assist his uncle to treat Seungri when he arrives soon. He carefully placed Seungri on the bed. As he just about to turn around, suddenly Seungri grab his hand. Seunghyun froze. He’s dripping cold sweat. He turns his head and look at Seungri. Seunghyun's face clearly in shock. Seungri was looking at him. Seunghyun suddenly felt scare. Scare that Seungri might know him. Seungri look at him with unblinked eyes. But Seungri's expression was more like a confused expression rather than anger. They stare at each other for about a minute.
Seungri : Whe-where am I?
Seunghyun's jaw drop as he heard Seungri's question. "Did he just ask 'where am I?' and not 'who are you?! what did you do to me?!’?". Seunghyun surprised to hear that from Seungri. "Didn’t he know me?" Seunghyun check Seungri's expression. But all he can see is a confuse young boy staring at him.
Seunghyun : Ermm.. my-my house. My driver accidentally hit you. So I brought you here. The doctor will be here any minute.
Seungri : (nod) Owh... o-okay.
Seungri laid back his head on the pillow. His face wrinkle at the pain. Seunghyun quickly sit beside Seungri. His hand touch Seungri's arm while his heart battling over nerves and worry.
Seunghyun : Seungri, are you ok?
Seungri : (look at Seunghyun, frown a bit, but then squeezed shut his eyes at the pain) It hurts a bit.
Dr.Bae : (enter the room) So, Seunghyun. Where is he?
Seunghyun : (stand up) uncle.
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Seunghyun watch closely from aside as his uncle treats Seungri's wound. Dr.Bae has put on bandages over Seungri's injured right hand and also Seungri's left leg. He watches as Seungri's grunt and wrinkle at the pain. Sometimes his eyes met Seungri's. But then Seungri's just shy away from him. He doesn’t understand. Why Seungri doesn't even feel scared at him? Does that mean Seungri don't recognize him? That Seungri don't remember him at all? He tries to think hard of the reason. The image of Seungri throwing up at the back of the alley and passing out in his arm flashed into his mind. "Seungri can't remember me, because he was drunk that night!” his mind literally jumps from the thought. Then no wonder why Seungri didn't even scare to be around him. A smirk form at the corner of Seunghyun's lips.
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After Dr. Bae have finished treating Seungri's wound, he pats Seungri's shoulder, advised Seungri to take care of his health, he packs up and leave the room. Seunghyun follow his uncle to the elevator.
Seunghyun : (hands both inside his pockets) So, uncle. how was he?
Dr.Bae : (serious) Well, his injury is not that serious. There’s a soft tissue injury, his ligaments was torn in both his leg and his hand. I’m afraid there might be a bone fracture in his leg, but until I can do MRI to diagnose him, I don't know. Other than a bunch of bruises and small cuts, he will be fine with enough rest. Do not let him move so much.
Seunghyun : (nod) I understand.
Dr.Bae : (sigh) Seriously Seunghyun, you're supposed to send him to the hospital. I know, it'll make huge news about this, but at least that boy can have a good medical treatment.
Seunghyun : I.. I know uncle. But this boy, he.. He’s a special friend to me. So I don't want to involve any reporters in his life. Don’t worry uncle. I will make sure he gets the best treatment here.
Dr.Bae : (frowned) uh huh? Ermm.. Well okay. If anything happens just call me.
Seunghyun : (smile) Okay, uncle. thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
Seunghyun bow to his uncle and send him to the elevator. The man in his middle 50's smiles to him before the elevator door close. Dr.Bae is like a father to Seunghyun. He even respects his uncle more than his own father. Since he was small, Dr.Bae has been a very good family member to him. The man now is the only family member he had left.
He returns to his room where Seungri rest at his bed. Seunghyun's knees almost give in when he look Seungri was smiling at him. A warm feeling crept throughout his whole body. Never in his life seeing someone smiles so beautifully like Seungri. It was a radiance smile, which reminds him of his mother. He slowly makes his step towards the bed. "Ermm.. What should I say now?", he thought. But then a voice said in his mind, "I don't know! Just say something! Tell him you feel sorry!".”Do I have to say that?" he replied. "Seunghyun, you idiot! Just do it!" said that voice.
Seunghyun : (nervous) Ermm.. I’m Choi Seunghyun.
"Wow! Did I just introduce myself just now?? But I’ve never done it before!" he thought again.
Seungri : (smile) I know, Mr. Choi. I’ve seen you a lot on TV and magazines before. Well, this is funny because we both share the same first name. My name is Seunghyun too. Lee Seunghyun. But my friends called me Seungri. So you can call me Seungri.
"So other than we both have slept together a month ago, today my driver accidentally hits you, but it happens that you don't remember that I was the one who raped you, and now you're talking to me like I’m your friend, we also have the same name!. Is this just a coincidence, Seungri?", his mind is talking to him again.
Seunghyun : (smirk) Err.. yeah. This is funny. You’re right, Seungri. I’m sorry about the accident. My driver supposed to be more careful while driving. I’m really sorry.
Seungri : (shake his head) No. It was my fault actually. I was the one who is being careless. I hastily jump in front of a car, just trying to save my apples. I should not do that (sigh)
Seunghyun : (jaw drop and so amused) Why are you apologizing when you're the one who is being hit and injured in an accident?
Seungri : (frowned) But.. But it's true, Mr. Choi. It was my fault. I was careless.
Seunghyun : (laugh) This is the first time I’ve ever heard of someone apologizing for something they didn't do at all. You’re cute, Seungri.
Seungri smiles shyly. His face blushed. It’s not like it's the first time someone called him cute. But this man in front him, there's something about him that attracts, even before meeting Choi Seunghyun face to face, Seungri always thought him as a man full with charisma. And now seeing the real person with so much charismatic aura, it amazed him so much. Seungri look down and play with his sling that supports his right hand to his neck.
Seunghyun smiles. Seungri's face is just so cute. He really felt like he wants to touch that beautiful face and kiss him out of the blue. He startled as a hand touch his shoulder.
Kwon Jiyong : When I waited for hyung for about an hour, and you didn't come, I thought it's either you're dead or you're fucking a... a... Seu-Seungri??
(A/N : I’m really sorry for being MIA for this past few days. Kekeke. truthfully. I’m kind of exhausted trying to find a job. why is it so hard to find a job these days? T.T . I’ve been writing this chapter for so many days. Write and then re-write. I don't know why but this chapter is the hardest chapter for me to complete it. Maybe because all my energy have been drained from my body -.-". So how is this chapter? I hope you like it. Do you follow the warning? Kekeke. And please comment. I do need more comments to boost my energy. More comments more love ^___^)
Chapter 6