THIRD PERSON POV

Jungwon was packing his almost-packed bag while crying. After hearing the same news from Jay,

he didn't shout, he didn't push him... just locked himself in the room and cried till his tears dried up. He was feeling so guilty for leaving Sunoo alone for that damn job. But nothing could change... at least that's what he thought.

"Jungwon... please open the door." He heard the same voice that he wanted to avoid the most. He can't deny the fact that in previous days, Jay did attract him, the way he showed his love to him, the way he cared, all the things that led his heart to flutter at the thought of accepting his proposal.. even he started to think about accepting.

But when all the secrets started to come in front of his eyes.. his heart started to push back his thoughts.

After confirming that all of his belongings are packed inside the small bag, he opened the door with the bag hanging on his shoulder.

"W-where are you going?" Jungwon heard him stuttering for the first time in months. But he had to ignore that fact.

"I am going back to Yeongdeungpo-gu ...and here take it." He handed an envelope to Jay, who took that with a heavy heart. having an idea that what possibly that could be.

"I am resigning from the job. I will leave both apartments as soon as I go back there. Besides all the things... Thanks for supporting me. Kindly don't try to stop me or chase me if you actually care about me." Jungwon said trying to sound stern but couldn't as he was sniffing. He looked up at Jay with teary eyes and smiled.

"I won't stop you. I-I don't have the right to do so. Yet my feelings are true for you and will remain the samne until you return to me. You are always welcome as I am never ever gonna let your place be filled by someone else." Jay smiled while Jungwon was still looking deeply into his eyes.

"I just wish... that one day you come back... to me." A sadness-filled voice was enough to make Jungwon cry more but he controlled himself.

I don't love him.. then why i am feeling like that? What is this feeling?I can't love the person who is the brother of a murderer... murderer of my Sunoo. No.. don't let him see your this side Jungwon.

He scolded himself for falling on the other's words. He quickly wiped his tears harshly with his sleeves and gave his former boss a glare.

"I wish.. we never see each other again..." With that, he slightly bumped into Jay's shoulder as he was on his way... and stomped out of the mansion.

Jay took big steps behind him but stopped at the main door, watching the retreating back of the other. His eyes couldn't wait for enough and soon started to flow the tears, that were held for so long.

Sunghoon was watching him from a little distance and he could see the love his Hyung was holding for the boy. He was feeling more guilty.. not for ruining his own love but for ruining his brother's life as well

How Can I Forgive myself?

Guilt was eating him up but thanks to his caring Hyungs, who never left him alone. He saw Jay coming back with heavy steps, hand strongly clutching the envelope, trying to get out his frustration on that paper.

"I am sorry... I ruined your life too... I am really Sorry Hyung." He said with an ashamed look. Jay just smiled and hugged him tightly, it's like he wanted to do so... well he actually wanted to do So to comfort his throbbing heart.

"No... it's ok. It's our fate Sunghoon. We used to hurt people and that's the thing coming back to us... but in a more painful way." He mumbled while hugging his brother who just nodded slightly.

Maybe, the older one was right.

...

"Please just meet him once.. Please yuniee" Heeseung was pleading in front of Jake. Right now they were in Jake's apartment. He used to live alone they were in Jake's apartment. Heeseung knew his address. It was an off day for Jake and when Sunghoon get to know that, he pleaded with Heeseung that he wants to meet Jake.

"I don't want to, whenever I see him... his
broken promises come into my mind, and then Sunoo's smiling face... I can't." Jake sighed in a low voice as he kept walking towards his room. Heeseung grabbed his wrist, halting him in his tracks.

"He is guilty."

"So what? Being guilty can't bring him back." Now, his voice was full of anger.

"For me.. please.. just this once." Heeseung pleaded again.

"Fine! I am doing that. so you don't blame
yourself anymore." Jake felt defeated and turne back to face him completely.

Heeseung quickly gave him a smile and instead of thanking him, he kissed Jake's hand that he was holding. Jake was surprised once again but didn't say anything.

Heeseung quickly left the room and called for Sunghoon, who was waiting in his car for permission to enter. Jake slowly moved to face him... his face was showing no emotion... no care unlike before. Sunghoon slowly moved and stand in front of him with his head was hanging low in guilt.

"What do you want to say? Just say and leave." The doctor said with anger laced voice and sunghoon looked up with teary eyes.

"F- forgive me Jake. I know, this time I don't deserve forgiveness but still, I can't take this. you always showed your love for me.. your care. I can't see you like that. You are like an elder brother to me.. just like Jay hyung. Please Hyung, don't. be mad anymore. You can punish me.. curse me-e... just don't stay like that. I can't bear it... I can't." He was crying while saying those words.

"-I am feeling more than just guilty for not keeping my promise... for not keeping hi-him safe. I can't bring him back but I can keep you beside me as his true brother. Please... forgive me.. just punish me in other ways.. not like this... please." Sunghoon fell to his knees and grabbed one of Jake's hands and pleaded. Jake was also crying by now. silently.

"You are right..." Sunghoon looked up at his words.

"You are right that you can't bring him back. and that's the truth which is hurting me more," Jake mumbled in a low voice and Sunghoon closed his eyes to let his tears flow more frequently.

"I really took you as my younger brother as well. I am bound to you no matter what. because I am grateful for your help in times when I was alone. But the fact that you made him suffer for Something he didn't even do... make me more hurt. You had no idea in what conditions I saw him. He always suffered but never told anyone." Jake continued with a small smile.. remembering Sunoo's bubbly nature,

"He really loves you... and he never wanted to see you hurt. Just for him... I am forgiving you Sunghoon. But please don't expect me to be like we used to.. it might take a while to totaly overcome this unforgettable grief." Jake compiled as he could see the hurt and guilt in Sunghoon's eyes. The way the great mafia boss was pleading and feeling guilty... that was enough sign to show how much he was hurt... how much he was suffering.

How much he loved that angel.

Hearing Jake's words, Sunghoon looked up in disbelief.

"Ja-ke? Do you?? R-really?" He asked in between his hiccups, and Jake smiled a bit, using his other free hand to help him stand up and wipe his tear-stained cheeks softly. He nodded with the same small smile and Sunghoon didn't waste any second and hugged him tightly.. Jake hugged him back.

"Thanks... Thanks, a lot Jake for giving
me another chance.. thanks a lot." Sunghoon mumbled, overwhelmed by the whole situation, a little bit of a huge burden was left off of his soul which made him feel less suffocated than before.

Heeseung was standing in the doorway, listening to whole conversation and crying witha smile.

No doubt.. he is like an angel just like Sunoo.

So precious to protect...

He thought and when Jake saw him, both
exchanged a smile with teary eyes.
Sunghoon pulled back and wiped his remaining tears and hold Jake's hands again.

"Can you do me a favor? L-last one..
please.. don't deny." Jake just nodded his head.

"Please come with me.. live with us in the
mansion. Jay hyung left us and I want you beside me. Because you are just like him... please." He again pleaded, his eyes once again glistening and Jake was hesitant to say anything when Heeseung jumped in.

"Why not THAN? You go first, I will take him with me." Heeseung said and Sunghoon quickly nodded with a smile and left, saying that he will be waiting for both. Everything happened so fast that Jake couldn't protest. Once Sunghoon left, he glared at Heeseung who was sheepishly rubbing the back of his neck.

He opened his mouth to say something but Heeseung quickly hushed him by placing his finger on his lips. Jake froze at his action, eyes opened bigger like a saucer...... Heart beating so fast.......

"Don't say anything... we should stay together to share our grief and happiness. I know you must be crying every night.. and I want to be close to you to not let these precious tears fall from your beautiful eyes. We are going... we all Can Overcome this together. Ok?" Heeseung's voice was deep yet his words were so touching that Jake just nodded in a daze... being affected by his words.. so much.

Heeseung retracted his finger, with no
nervousness, no confusion. He smiled brightly and went to Jams's room to help him in packing. Jake just followed him like a puppy... a lost one.

Heeseung helped him while Jake was just stealing glances at him. It was the opposite that this time Jake dropped many things as his eyes were more focused on heeseung.

Beautiful eyes?

He shook his head to clear any kind of thought when Heeseung declared that everything is done. Even the drive to Sunghoon's mansion was silent.

...

Yeonjun and Soobin were standing outside till the doctors took their time to calm Sunoo. He wasn't shouting or screaming... just crying.

"He is calmer than before... and I think you should talk to him." The doctor informed and yeonjun nodded. Looking back at Soobin, his most trusted man and more like his best friend, he nodded his head.

Sunoo was sitting, his back leaning on the metal headboard. His eyes were closed but still, tears were falling down his cheeks.... remembering and regretting some things.

Why he didn't listen to me? Did he never trust me?

Anyone can fall for those fake pictures.. I can't blame him fully. I shouldn't have lied to him in the first place.

But his mind diverted his attention to another topic...

How I ended up here? Who are they?

He started to panic inside but soon the door opened after a knock. It wasn't long after he heard steps coming toward him. He was feeling insecure, afraid, and more uncomfortable due to the fact he couldn't even see. When the steps reached nearer, he opened his eyes on impulse but when nothing came in front of his vision causing him to bite his lips harshly.. slightly shuffling on the bed.. he tried to sit in a more protective manner.

Both males noticed his attempt to secure himself and they knew that it's common to react like that in a new environment. Soobin stepped forwardnand took a seat on the chair beside the bed. Afternsighing he started a bit carefully and politely.

"Hey boy. Um... I am Yeonjun and with me is my friend Soobin. First of all, I want to tell you.. don't be afraid of us. We are not bad people." He said while keeping a close eye on the new boy but Sunoo was still uneasy because of his lack of vision.

"I want you to stay relaxed, don't depress yourself with so many thoughts. You went through two major surgeries and your body is still weak. So please don't be afraid of us. If you can relax, I will tell you everything." He stated with a calm tone and saw Sunoo's confused expression once he completed.

Two surgeries? How?

"Can I?" Yeonjun asked for confirmation after while and Soobin hesitantly nodded. He wanted to know, he wanted to know everything that lednhim there, to an unknown place.

"Thanks for trusting. I won't ask your name now..you can tell us whenever you are feasible. For now, let me tell you our side of the story." He said and Soobin also took a seat on the couch. When Sunoo didn't respond, yeonjun sighed and started again.

"The day you ran into that accident, I was passing by that road. I took you to the hospital and that's the time you went through your first surgery...nback of your head was injured badly but thank God your brain wasn't much injured. I had to come here back and we waited for your family but no one came till the whole day passed. And when no one came searching for you, I took you with me here... as I can't leave you there in such a condition." He said in a soft tone.. and saw a change in Sunoo's expression.

I rememnber now. I was hit by a car... but he didn't search for me?? N-no one searched for me? He felt a pang in his heart at the fact. He felt alone again, no actually he was left alone again.. but his mind caught other words as well.

Where am I then?

He slowly moved his head up, trying to face the person talking with him and Yeonjun noticed what he must be trying to ask.

"We are in Australia and after your heart
transplant, you just woke up today... after whole months," Yeonjun informed him and Sunoo thought that his world had stopped.. his eyes widened in horror.

Heart transplant?? Two months????

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