[WARNING : LOTS OF REVELATIONS AT THE END]

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Two years has passed, and another school year has started. This year, they're graduating already. Isn't it fast? Seungcheol also stopped from doing the things giving him pain. In other words, he stopped going to the Theme Park and the Riverside. He also left the condo for good.

"Have you finished your thesis for Mr Jung?" That was Mingyu who asked Seungcheol. They're in front of Seungcheol's locker.

Seungcheol closes the door of his locker before looking at Mingyu who's leaning on one of the lockers, "Mm." That was Seungcheol's only response before turning his body and walked away, but Mingyu followed him.

"Shall we go grab some food? I'll invite Wonwoo and Hansol," Mingyu suggested and Seungcheol eventually stopped. As Mingyu saw the opportunity, he took out his phone and dialled Wonwoo's number.

"Hey, yeobeo~ (honey~), what's up? Let's go grab some food! Seungcheol is joining!" Mingyu excitedly said, and even called Wonwoo with their endearment. "Sounds great. Hansol will definitely join." Wonwoo said on the other line, grinning from ear to ear.

"Okay~ bye! See you later!" Mingyu hangs up the call and turns his head towards Seungcheol.

"I'll invite Yeoreum," Seungcheol said as soon as Mingyu looked at him.

This has been a routine. Seungcheol is now slowly healing. He and Yeoreum started to get along well, again, as friends of course, for Seungcheol.

"S-Sure.." Mingyu smiled awkwardly as Seungcheol took out his phone and started texting someone which is surely is, Yeoreum.

"Let's go?" Mingyu smiled from ear to ear when Seungcheol was done. They started to walk down through the hallways.

For the past two years, they didn't heard anything about Jeonghan. Even his friends didn't heard anything. After knowing the reason behind Jeonghan, leaving Seungcheol, no one dared to open it up to Seungcheol. No one dared to speak the truth to him.

Wonwoo also stopped them from telling Seungcheol. It's just that, he's now slowly healing, he'll experience much more pain once he finds out the truth. It's better to be this way than to tell him the truth without any assurance that Jeonghan will still come back for him.

"Oh, they're here!" Hansol waved his hand as soon as he saw Mingyu and Seungcheol at the entrance of the cafeteria. Seungkwan's with him, and Wonwoo's already there.

"What's up," Mingyu greeted Hansol with a handshake, and then immediately sat down beside Wonwoo.

"Hey, Seungkwan!" Mingyu greeted Seungkwan, "Hi," Seungkwan greeted nicely. Yeoreum is still not here tho.

"Are you waiting for someone?" Seungkwan noticed Seungcheol's posture that as if he's indeed waiting for someone.

"Mm. Yeoreum," Seungcheol shortly replied and takes a look at the entrance, and by its coincidence, Yeoreum came in. "Cheol!" She ran to him and immediately sat down beside Seungcheol.

"I told you, you shouldn't have invited me. I have my friends to join me, but since you asked me to, I'm here!" Those are the things she said as soon as she sat down! Seungkwan looks kinda awkward with her presence, while the three are getting used to it.

Yeoreum has been sticking with Seungcheol for two years, and now they're a bit close than two years ago, with Jeonghan present.

"Uhm.. what do you guys want to have?" Wonwoo broke the silence.

"Burger and soda for me and Yeoreum," That was the longest line they heard from Seungcheol. Yeoreum smiled at that sight of Seungcheol!

Seungkwan just scanned the two, "What about you, guys?" Wonwoo asked the remaining three, and they told him their orders.

"Let me join you," Hansol volunteered to help Wonwoo and they stood up to fall in line.

"How have you been?" Yeoreum asked, all eyes on Seungcheol.

"Kinda fine. We just met yesterday," Seungcheol chuckled for the first time! Seungkwan has been sensing something.

'This better not be it, Seungcheol. Because I'm sure you're gonna regret this. The angel will surely come back.' Seungkwan thought.

-

The class ended, and it's time for them to go to school. Seungcheol hurriedly fixed his things, seems like he's so excited!

"Hey, Cheol. Wanna go home with us?" Mingyu approached him in a very nice manner. He's so careful to talk to him.

"No thanks," Seungcheol replied! And for the first time, he smiled! Like as in, smile!

"Why are you in a rush tho?" Wonwoo took notice, and Seungcheol stopped for a while before smiling. A normal smile, and then responds, "I'm going home with Yeoreum. I'm giving her a ride." Seungcheol smiled lightly before tapping Wonwoo's shoulder and left the classroom.

"I'm sensing something about that guy." Seungkwan butts in as he walked near Wonwoo and Mingyu with Hansol beside him.

"No. That can't be.." Mingyu whispers as he stare at Seungcheol approaching Yeoreum with a nice smile.

"It's Seungcheol's choice if he falls for her." Seungkwan weakly smiles at them, "Let's go," He left with Hansol and held hands with him.

"I'm worried about this, Won." Mingyu said and followed Seungcheol and Yeoreum with his eyes.

Wonwoo sighed, "Let's not think too much, okay? Let's go," Wonwoo weakly smiled at his boyfriend. Mingyu sighed before going out of the classroom with Wonwoo.

For two years, Seungkwan became the President of the Student Council, while Moonbin became his Vice President.

"Aish, I'm starving.." Yeoreum pouts as they walk in the hallway and rubs her tummy. She looked cutely at Seungcheol and shakes his arm. "Can we eat first before we go home?" She pouted even more.

Seungcheol smiled at her, "Sure. What do you wanna eat?" He immediately asked! This ain't normal tho.

"Let's go to my favorite restaurant and see what should I eat!" Yeoreum smiled and squealed! Then, they both walked out of the hallways and students kept staring at gossiping about them.

Seungcheol and Yeoreum left the hallway, and there's Jihoon with Soonyoung in front of the lockers who saw everything.

"Looks like they're starting to know each other better." Soonyoung stated, looking at Seungcheol and Yeoreum looking so close in the middle of quadrangle.

"He doesn't like her." Jihoon said and puts his books inside the locker.

"Let's be honest here, Jihoon." Soonyoung closed the door of Jihoon's locker, in that cue, Jihoon looked at him. "Do you think his feelings won't change for the past two years?" Soonyoung stated a damn fact! Jihoon couldn't speak.

"Let's not be affected by his feelings anymore." Soonyoung said was about to walk away when Jihoon spoke, "I'm worried."

"Why?"

"Because I know, and I feel it. I know I'm right. Jeonghan will come back anytime soon." Jihoon showed his emotions through his eyes.

Jihoon can't hide it. He knows that Soonyoung is right. He's just really worried, because he knows, Jeonghan will come back for his love.

"I know you're worried. Everything will be fine, Jihoon, okay?" Soonyoung walked towards him and hugged him tight. Soonyoung is aware how much Jeonghan means to Jihoon.

-

"Where are you going?" Cheolhan took notice of Jeongyeon, who's completely dressed.

"Just gonna go shopping," Jeongyeon smiled at her husband. Cheolhan looked at her first from head to toe, "Okay. Take care and be safe, hmm?"

"Of course. I love you," Jeongyeon said before going out of the mansion.

She asked their new Chauffeur to bring her to the Police Station. They drove all the way there until they reach the Police Station.

Yes, Jeongyeon lied to Cheolhan.

They reached the Police Station, "Wait for me here." Jeongyeon told her new Chauffeur, Mr Kim to wait outside the Station.

She then wore her sunglasses and hat to disguise. No one should know that she's here. Cheolhan doesn't know she's visiting the Police Station.

She went inside and no one paid attention to her. She went in front of a room and knocked on the door. "It's me, Mrs Choi." She said and then a young voice was heard, "Come in."

Jeongyeon went inside, and there, she saw the person she's been wanting to meet. "Any news?" Jeongyeon asked.

The Officer was Do Kyungsoo. He's a private investigator. Jeongyeon hired him for a specific reason.

"Well, unfortunately, we found him." Kyungsoo went straight to the point and looked at Jeongyeon who's sitting in front of him.

He took out some pictures and puts it on the desk. Jeongyeon takes a look at it.

"So where is he?" Jeongyeon asked, looking at the pictures in front of her.

"He's staying in Japan." Kyungsoo answered and took out more pictures. "My workers are still finding out where he actually lives, but a confirmation is said that he lives in Japan." Kyungsoo continued and shows another picture.

"My step son needs to see him." Jeongyeon smiled looking at the pictures of the person she knows, will make her step son happy.

"May I know what's your relation with this guy?" Kyungsoo asked, looking at the picture of the guy who's in blonde hair.

"He's the most important person for my step son." Jeongyeon smiled so brightly at Officer Kyungsoo.

"Alright. We'll make sure to find more details about him." Kyungsoo smiled and took the pictures and put it inside a brown envelope.

"Make sure to find Yoon Jeonghan as soon as possible."

-

On the other hand, Seungcheol and Yeoreum went out to eat at Yeoreum's favorite restaurant.

"Let's afford a VIP!" Yeoreum squealed as they're already in front of the restaurant. Seungcheol smiled, "Sure."

They went inside the restaurant and a staff approached them, "Good evening, Ma'am, Sir."

"We would like to avail VIP for two, please." Yeoreum said and internally squealed with that thought! She's eating again on a VIP.

"Okay ma'am, sir. This way please," The staff leads them on a table.

They sat down and Yeoreum is in awe with the place. The chandelier is bigger than the last time she went here.

"I'm craving for steak," Yeoreum said and pouts. She told him her wants even without looking at the menu. "Can we try some wine?"

Seungcheol was hesitant for a while, but smiled and nods. "Yey! Thank you, Cheol! You're the best!" Yeoreum squealed and called the waiter.

"Two steaks and wine, please."

"Bring the most expensive wine." Yeoreum added and she looks so damn happy! Even though Seungcheol wants to stop her, he couldn't do anything since she's happy.

"Wise choice. I'll be back after a few minutes." The waiter said and left the two.

Yeoreum roamed her eyes around. She's still in awe and amazed on how luxury this restaurant is. It's filled with rich people. They're the only ones who are in uniforms right now, the rest are in suits and beautiful luxury dresses.

"I wanna come back here soon, wearing dresses like that." Yeoreum said, as she stare at the girl who looks like, in a date with that foreigner white guy in suit.

"I guess we can. I'll tell Dad." Seungcheol said and was kinda stunned when he felt Yeoreum's hands on his, "But I want it to be just the two of us.." Yeoreum pouts and stared at the girl again.

That girl is wearing a peach dress that matched her makeup. The girl looks so stunning with that overall look.

"I-I'll try.." Seungcheol said, quite hesitant because he has no any more options.

Well yeah, he could say no, but he didn't anyways.

"You're really the best, Cheol!" Yeoreum squealed once again! She looks so happy spending time with him like this. But does Seungcheol feel the same? I don't know. Maybe.

They chitchat for a while, and then their orders came. "Thank you for your patience! Here's the steak and wine." The waiter puts down their orders. Seungcheol and Yeoreum smiled at him. "Thank you," Yeoreum thanked him.

"Enjoy your meal." The waiter said before leaving the two.

Yeoreum used the knife and fork to slice the steak properly. She tasted it, "Still the best. It's so delicious, right? What do you think?" Yeoreum asked Seungcheol who's now also eating a piece.

Seungcheol munched it and swallowed before speaking, "Mm. It's delicious." Seungcheol smiled and picks up the tissue to wipe off his mouth.

"Have you decided what to do after we graduate?" Yeoreum opens up a topic. She's serious right now.

"I have no choice of course, I'm gonna start my duties in the company. Dad wants me to do it." Seungcheol responded so seriously. In this case, he has no any other reason to disobey his father.

"Is that what you really want?" Yeoreum carefully asked him that question. Seungcheol stopped for a while and puts down his utensils. He sip a bit of wine, "No."

"Then why are you obeying Uncle Choi?" Yeoreum directly asked him, full of sincerity and worries in her eyes.

Seungcheol smiled bitterly.

"I lost my reason to fight for what I want, Reum."

One sentence, but holds lots of emotions. Yeoreum was stunned with Seungcheol's answer. She bit her lower lip. She can't deny it, she got hurt. But she shouldn't feel it. She knows she should not, and must not.

"I-I get it.." Yeoreum tried so hard to not crack her voice, and she quite succeeded with that.

"Let's just eat," Seungcheol smiled weakly and focuses on his food.

Yeoreum couldn't feel anything but jealousy. She knows herself that Seungcheol is already moving on, but with that, she knows that it's still Yoon Jeonghan.

Even though he smiles for her, he laughs for her, he chuckles for her, he responds so long for her, but those means nothing. Because it's still Yoon Jeonghan. And only him.

-

They arrived at home, at the Choi's Residence. They were welcomed with Mr Choi and Mrs Choi.

Beomgyu just took a glance on Yeoreum, but immediately jumped out of the couch when he saw Seungcheol. "Hyung!" He hurriedly went to his older brother.

"You're graduating already next year, yet you're still acting like a baby in front of hyung?" Seungcheol started babying him, yet dissing him.

This is how their relationship works. Seungcheol is cheerful whenever Beomgyu is around. He hides that blank expression whenever Beomgyu's around.

"My subjects are getting harder. How did you managed to pass them all?" Beomgyu pouts, so Seungcheol ruffled his hair. "Just understand the question, don't question them." Seungcheol smiled so widely.

"Beomgyu, let your brother come in first." Jeongyeon called her son out, "Okay, mom!" Beomgyu didn't hesitate to drag Seungcheol with him in the dining area.

Yeoreum, Cheolhan and Jeongyeon followed them from behind. They look like a family, aren't they?

"Come, let's eat." Cheolhan said and sat down at the center of the table. "Sit beside me, hyung!" Beomgyu has been like this ever since that he and Seungcheol got closer. He's always excited!

"U-Uh.. Yeoreum and I already ate." Seungcheol said, that made the three stop, especially Cheolhan and Beomgyu.

"You guys ate together?" Cheolhan lifted his head up on his son with that stern look.

"Yeah.. In her favorite resto." Seungcheol simply replied. He's not scared with Cheolhan's scary looks and stares anymore tho.

"You should've told us that you guys are going out already," from that strict and stern look, Cheolhan plastered a smile.

Seungcheol got confused for a second, not until he looked at Yeoreum and got what his Dad is trying to say, "No Dad you're wrong-"

"Since it's been two years, I guess you can get to know each other better. I can definitely see myself on Yeoreum, and she will be a great wife for you." Cheolhan looks so happy, Yeoreum too. But not Beomgyu and Jeongyeon.

Seungcheol looked at Yeoreum, and there's sparkles in her eyes. He was hesitant to answer, "I'll think about it," Seungcheol answered.

"Why still think about it? Yeoreum suits the role of being your partner in life!" Cheolhan is trying to persuade him. And in that, Seungcheol doesn't know how to answer.

Gladly, Jeongyeon spoke, "Don't rush him, Cheolhan. His focus is on his studies for the company. Let's take it easy." Jeongyeon looked at Seungcheol and winked. She saved him in that suffocating situation.

"Well, you're right. But this young man right here also needs to settle so he can have someone to stay beside him no matter what." Cheolhan's last few words seems like he's referring to someone, that's why Beomgyu looked at Seungcheol with all worried look.

"I survived the two years being alone. I don't need anyone to stay beside me right now." Seungcheol formally replied, "If you would excuse me." He bowed a bit and straight went out of the dining area, directly to his room.

"Ah.. I'll get going too." Yeoreum bid a goodbye to the Choi's.

"Wait. Mr Kim?" Cheolhan called out their chauffeur.

"Yes, sir?"

"Give Yeoreum a ride please-"

"No, Uncle Choi. It's fine." Yeoreum immediately stopped them.

"But it's already dark out-"

"I'm completely fine, Uncle Choi. I'm just gonna take a taxi on my way home." Yeoreum gave Cheolhan a reassuring smile.

"Okay then. Take care, dear." Cheolhan said, and Yeoreum gave him a cheek to cheek kiss. She also gave Jeongyeon and Beomgyu.

"I'll get going now, thank you." Yeoreum went out of the mansion.

Right after Yeoreum left, Cheolhan screamed in frustration! Jeongyeon tries to calm him down!

"Seungcheol never learns! He's still hard-headed!" Cheolhan breathes in and out. It's been two years since he made Jeonghan leave him, yet two years has passed, there's no progress!

"Can't you just let him decide for himself? He's dedicating his studies for the company already." Jeongyeon said and Cheolhan looks at his wife with those flaming eyes.

"You're favoring him too much that's why he's growing spoiled!" Cheolhan shouted at her! Beomgyu mediates already to stop Cheolhan.

"I'm just thinking about his feelings!" Jeongyeon fought back. Beomgyu's trying to mediate.

"Just think about your own son! I'll handle mine!" Cheolhan said, trying to calm himself down.

"Fine. I'll let you handle yours. I'm just advising that, if you continue suffocating and controlling him like this? Maybe you didn't last time, but you will surely lose one of your sons this time." Jeongyeon said before walking