"Welcome to my house."
The sitting man said as he gave Bomi a rather heart stopping smile. Quickly, Bomi tried to rein in any inappropriate reaction, as it wouldn't be appropriate to check out the father of one of her student, but Mr. Lee was a handsome man. He was gorgeous with perfect shape of face. His raven hair, his dark eagle eyes seemed could see through Bomi's soul.
'I couldn't believe this handsome man was a totally jerk and a bad father.'
Sungyeol stood up as he extended his hand out to Bomi. Bomi froze on her place for a while but then she shook Sungyeol's hand.
"Lee Sungyeol."
"I'm Yoon Bomi." Bomi said as she threw her famous gummy smile to Sungyeol. Sungyeol looked at her intensly, mesmerizing by her beauty. But he quickly brought his sense back and try to stay cool.
"So, what exactly put you to come here, Yoon Bomi-ssi?" Sungyeol looked straight into Bomi's eyes.
"Didn't Gyu oppa already tell you?" Bomi gave him a confuse look.
Sungyeol stared at the girl before him then smiling.
"I don't like to know things from other people. I'd to know from your own mouth. What do you want from me?" he said as he motioned Bomi to sit
'So this is what Gyu Oppa mean with straight-to-the-point man. His cold attitude made him looks more gorgeous. Aizz, what are you thinking, Bomi-ah.' Bomi mentally slaps her head.
"Okay, I'll explain to you why am I here. This is surely about Myungchan." Bomi said before folding himself into one of the chairs by the desk across Sungyeol.
Sungyeol raised his brow. "Myungchan? So how's Myungchan doing in class?"
'Gezzz. How could he pretend not know.' Bomi clenched her teeth but tried to stay calm.
"Wonderfully." Bomi replied. "His academic was wonderful. He is smart, energic, and he knew things better than the kid on his age."
"Oh, that's great to hear." Sungyeol breathed, release clear in his voice.
"But, There's something bothering me. And it related to you, Mr. Lee." Bomi looks at Sungyeol with very serious face.
"What's that about, Bomi-ssi?" to Bomi's surprise, Sungyeol asked her with a very calm expression. Bomi glared slightly at him, making an unpleasant expression towards Sungyeol. In the other hand, Sungyeol who was realized that look trying to ignore it.
'How come he stay calm like that? No wonder Myungchan was suffering from his ignorance. Damn you Lee Sungyeol.'
"So you don't know what happened to Myungchan? I think you should be more concern about Myungchan, Mr. Lee. Especially his behavior. He couldn't get along with the other students, he has trouble sharing, which can be an issue for only children. He doesn't want to participate in group activities, both as a leader or a team member. He was known as a trouble maker in his class coz he often bullied his friends. And after I've observed about him, I could see that he was being like that because of you. Because he didn't get what he deserves, your love." Bomi explained with a very control manner, she was trying so hard to not explode in anger towards Sungyeol.
"How can you said that? He does get my love. I gave him all that he needed, I gave him a good school, I gave him a private driver, I gave him all the good facilities, all that he want. So which part that showing me didn't give my love, Yoon Bomi-ssi?" Sungyeol answers calmly while Bomi giving him a dirty look.
'This is why I hate rich people. They always see something from money's point of view. Not different with the arrogant jerk in front of me.' Bomi cursed under her breath.
"Mr. Lee, love is not only about material. Don't ever think that your expensive facilities are his only happiness. There are many thing that couldn't buy with money. Love, caring, affection are some parts of them. Maybe in material, you've gave him the perfect one but have you ever think about his feeling? He was lonely, Mr. Lee." Bomi said before she pulls out a piece of paper from her bag and show it to Sungyeol. "Here."
"What's this?"
"Just take a look." Bomi said plainly.
'Ck! This teacher is more stubborn that I thought. What the hell is she going to do?'
Sungyeol thought as he took the paper and scan it. It was a drawing paper that Myungchan made couple days ago. Sungyeol scans it silently. He flips the paper and read the letter that Myungchan wrote behind the picture.
'So this was how he felt about me.' Sungyeol told himself.
"See, this is the way he felt about you, Mr. Lee. And it also means that he was lonely. He needs you, Mr. Lee. That's why he became uncontrollable and naughty. That's his way to get your attention."
Sungyeol who was remained silent suddenly laughs, making Bomi dumbfounded.
"Did you come to me just because of this picture? Don't be silly, Bomi-ssi. I think you must be still amateur in teaching experience. How could you assume all thing just because of one picture?" Sungyeol's statement made Bomi widened her eyes and glared at him angrily.
"Mind your words, Mr. Lee. I respect you as Myungchan's father even Myungchan wasn't your biological son. But it doesn't mean that you can ignore him like that. I really feel bad for Myungchan. He had lost his parents and now the only one that he took as his own father was treating him bad." this time it's Sungyeol's turn to widen his eyes in angry. He stood up then walks toward Bomi until they were just an inch distance. Bomi leaned backward, feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Don't try to interfere my business, Yoon Bomi-ssi. You don't have any rights to judge me for what I had done. This is my house and everything happen under my control. And Myungchan is my responsibility. So just stay away and mind your own business." Sungyeol said with deep low and dangerous voice. Bomi gulps but she couldn't give up just like that. To Sungyeol's surprise, Bomi then stands up abruptly, almost making Sungyeol tripped down.
"Who said that I didn't have any rights of Myungchan. I'm his teacher and I have rights to know how my student being treated at home, coz it will affect their behavior at school. Try to love him, Sungyeol-ssi. You don't know how hard an orphan child survive without parents. You don't know how important love to someone who never get it since their born."
"WILL YOU JUST SHUT UP. DON'T TEACH ME SUCH A NONSENSE." Bomi paled in shock of his sudden outburst but then snaps back.
"YAA, you arrogant jerk. I've tried to control my manner in front of a damn jerk like you. Don't you think you have everything so you could do as you wish. Don't you dare threatening me like that. I'm not afraid of you, Mr. Lee." Bomi yelled back.
'This girl is really unexpected. Maybe this is the meaning of 'Don't judge a book from its cover.'' Sungyeol told himself.
"So what are you gonna do to me? Call police? Punch me? Or tell the judge?" Sungyeol said sarcastically. Bomi clenches her fist but remained silent.
'Damn you Lee Sungyeol. You're more annoying than I thought.'
"Don't know what to do? I told you, Yoon Bomi-ssi. No one could do against me. I don't wanna waste my time for such silly thing." Sungyeol laughed evilly.
"But the the judge can. I was wondering what will happen to you if I tell the judge how you treated Myungchan. Hm...Let me see, maybe he would take some part of your assets, maybe your money, or maybe you want to feel how cold the jail is.” Bomi smirked at him, making his smile vanish in an instant.
"What are gonna do? Do you want to tell judge Lee Tae Young? You even don't know him."
'So, his name is Lee Tae Young..' Bomi smirked.
"Let’s see what will happen if Judge Lee find out about this.” Bomi said mysteriously.
Sungyeol raised his brow. "What are you talking about?"
But instead answer him, Bomi then pulled out her phone. dialed some numbers then showed it to Sungyeol. Sungyeol widened his eyes after saw the ID.
“魄荤绰 府 (Pansaneun Lee) (Judge Lee)”
Sungyeol widened his eyes. “So, you know Judge Lee?”
“Of course, and I want to know what is he is going to do if he know that you was treated Myungchan badly.” Bomi said as she dial the number. But Sungyeol quickly grabs the phone from her.
“Ya, let me go, I’ll tell judge Lee about what you had done with Myungchannie.” Bomi yelled as she tried to release from Sungyeol’s grip. But instead loosen, Sungyeol was tighten his grip until the two of them fell down with Sungyeol on the top.
“What do you want from me actually, Bomi-ssi?” Sungyeol looked down straight into Bomi’s eyes. They were just a mere inches away. Bomi’s heart skipped a beat from the closeness but tried to stay calm.
“I want you love Myungchan and accept him wholeheartedly. Be nice with him and care with him.”
“If I do that, will you promise me that you wont tell the judge?” Sungyeol asked doubtly. Bomi nods.
“Fine. I’ll do that then.”
“Promise is not enough, Sungyeol-ssi. I want you to sign a contract. If you break that contract, don’t blame if you lose all of your assets.” Bomi looks straight into Sungyeol’s face.
‘Damn you, Yoon Bomi.’ Sungyeol cursed under his breath.
“Okay, I’ll sign that contract.” The upset Sungyeol finally gave up. Bomi smiles victoriously.
“I’ll give the contract to you tomorrow at school. And from tomorrow onwards, you have to take Myungchan to school and have to pick him up after school. That’s rule number one.”
“You better just do that, Sungyeol-ssi. Remember your secret is mine.” Bomi said confidently.
“Fine. I’ll do that. Are you satisfy now?” Sungyeol said annoyingly.
“No, coz you have another thing to do.” Bomi smirked.
“What?” Sungyeol jerked up.
“I have two tickets to the Lotte World on Sunday and I’ve promised Myungchan that you will take him there. So, rule number two, you have to take Myungchan to the Lotte World.”
“Okay, okay, I’ll do that. Is there any other annoying rule that you have?”
“I’ll think about it later, remember Sungyeol-ssi, your attitude will decide your future. I’ll watching on you.” Bomi warned him.
A moment later, the door was opened, revealing Sunggyu who looked surprise for what he have seen.
"Ehm.. sorry for disturbing you two. I just want to say that the dinner has served.” Sunggyu said with a slight smirk on his face.
Surprised, both of them who was still in laying position got up abruptly.
“I’ll be there soon, hyung.” Sungyeol simply said.
“I.. I think I should go now, oppa. It’s getting late.” Bomi said awkwardly.
“Hey, Bomi-ssi. You better have dinner first. After dinner, I’ll take you home. Do you mind, Sungyeol-ah?” Sunggyu suggested.
“Whatever, hyung.” Sungyeol said coldly as he walked out the room.
“What happened, Bomi? Why Sungyeol looked so upset.” Sunggyu asked curiously after Sungyeol was out of sight.
“Sungyeol-ssi had agreed to take Myungchan to the Lotte World and he also promised me that he would take Myungchan to school everyday.” Bomi said happily.
“Really? How?” Sunggyu asked in disbelief. He really want to know what make that cold stone head changed his mind.
“Because I told him that Judge Lee is my family. And when he saw the contact in my phone, he belived me.” Bomi told.
“Do you know really know judge Lee, Bomi?” Sunggyu questioned.
“Of course not, hyung. I have an orphanage caretaker named Lee Min Hyuk and since young we used to call him Judge Lee because his was stern and cold attitude. That’s why I saved his name as Judge Lee.” Bomi chuckled.
“Woah… You’re genius, Bomi-ah. You could make Sungyeol surrender just like that.” Sunggyu praised.
“Ssshh… Lower your voice, Hyung. Hopefully this plan will make him changing hia attitude towards Myungchan.”
“I Hope So, Bomi.” Sunggyu smiled auspiciously.
Dinning Room
The athmosphere in the dinning room was awkwardly silent. Like usual, Sungyeol still keep silent and doesn’t talk much. Myungchan was enjoying his food leisurely. Bomi and Sunggyu were sitting there silently in front their food. The suddenly Bomi burst out, breaking the silence.
“Myungchan-ah, there’s something daddy want to talk to you? Am I right, Sungyeol-ssi?” Bomi started the conversation. Myungchan lifted his head to look at Bomi then turn to Sungyeol.
“Is that true daddy? What are you wat to talk with me?” Myungchan asked as he tilted his head.
Sungyeol looked at him as he kept silent. Bomi cleared her throat, giving him a sign to speak.
“Um… Myungchan, daddy will come with you to the Lotte World.” He said plainly. Bomi cleared her throat again, louder this time. “Manner please?”
Sungyeol glanced over her as he greeted his teeth but then turned back to Myungchan.
“Um, Myungchan-ah, daddy said that daddy will come with you to the Lotte World, we will have fun together. Okay?” Sungyeol said in sweet voice as he forced a smile towards Myungchan. Sunggyu who was watching on them chuckled silently.
“Really daddy? Do you really want to come with me? Really?” Myungchan widened his eyes in surprise.
“Of course, daddy can’t wait to spend time with you and have fun together. Do you mind if daddy come with you?” Sungyeol was trying so hard to say softly as he still forced a smile.
“Of course not daddy. Myungchan was soooooooo happy if daddy want to come with me.” Myungchan said eagerly as he stood up and run towards Sungyeol then hugged him. Sungyeol gasped a bit but then awkwardly hugs him back. “Thank you sooooo much, daddy.”
“But daddy…” Myungchan said as he broke the hug suddenly, looking straight into Sungyeol’s eyes. “I want Bomi seongsangnim to come with me.”
“WHAATTT…” Sungyeol and Bomi yelled in union.
“Can’t I?” Myungchan said with his big puppy eyes.
“But, Myunghcan-ah, I can’t go with you.” Bomi said softly.
“Waeo?”
“Because… Because..” Bomi stuttered, thinking the reason.
“I want you two to come with me coz being with you too I feel like I have a daddy and a mommy. Can’t I?” Myungchan looked at them with teary eyes, the thing that Bomi couldn’t resist.
“Okay, okay. I will go with you.” Bomi gave up.
“Yeaayyy… Did you mind, daddy?” Myungchan asked Sungyeol.
“Of course not, baby, as long as you’re happy.” Sungyeol forced a sweet smile.
Sunggyu were looking at them with a wide smile.
‘This is the first step towards their happiness and this is all because of you, Yoon Bomi. Nomu gumawo. Hopefully you can bring the happiness to them.’ Sunggyu thought as he glanced over to Bomi.
Happy Together Kindergarten, next Morning
“Daddy, are you really want to take me to scholl today? Are you not busy today?” Myungchan questioned him for the umpteenth times.
“Yes, Myungchan. I’ll take you to your school not only today but also tomorrow and the day onwards.” Sungyeol smiled at him.
“Woaahh, daebak. So from this day, they won’t be mocking me anymore. Coz I have a real daddy. Yeaay.” Myungchan cheered happily.
Sunggyu chuckled silently looking at Myungchan cute action.
When they arrive at the school, Myungchan was walking confidently with Sungyeol holding on his hand. Everyone in the school was gasped in shock looking at them. Even the principal Song widened his eyes in surprise. In an instant, they are already become a cynosure in the entire school.
“Ya, look who is coming. The handsome and cool perfect man, Myungchan’s mysterious father, Mr. Lee Sungyeol.” Eun Jung seongsangnim said eagerly walking into the teacher’s room. The other teachers were immediately ran to the window to see the man that Heoyeon mentioned.
“Woah, he looks more gorgeous than in the magazine.” Tiffany seongsangnim added.
Bomi who was busy on her table looked up at the commotion. She then walks toward the teachers.
“Waeo? What are you looking at?” Bomi questioned curiously.
“There, the mysterious man, Myungchan’s appa has come.” Tifanny said as he pointed oustside. Bomi ran her eyes towards the direction and saw Sungyeol and Myungchan walked in hand in hand. She smiled silently.
“Good job, Sungyeol-ssi. As I wish.” Bomi smirked.
“Waeo, Bomi-ssi? What are you saying?” Tiffanny gave her confuse look.
“Ah, nothing.”
“Hey, looks like Mr. Lee is walking towards teacher’s room. Ahh, oetoke?” Min ah seongsangnim screamed in panic.
A moment later Sungyeol and Myungchan were already stood in front of the teacher’s room. The teachers were looked nervous at the corner while Bomi just stay calm on her place.
“Morning, Yeol seongsangnim. Today, daddy take me to school and he also promise me that he will take me every day to school.” Myungchan said happily.
“Morning, Myungchannie. I’m glad to see you here with your daddy. I hope you feel the same, Lee Sungyeol-ssi.” Bomi smiles at Myungchan then turned his gaze to Sungyeol.
“Yeah, I’m so happy, Bomi-ssi.” Sungyeol forced a smile. “What about our deal yesterday? Have you prepare it yet? Coz I don’t like any indolence.” Sungyeol said plainly.
“Of course, let’s talk at my class. I’ve prepared it for you.” Bomi said confidently as she motioned Sungyeol to the class along with Myungchan.
“Here you are, Sungyeol-ssi.” Bomi said as she handed the paper to Sungyeol. Sungyeol widened his eyes.
“A hundred rules? Are you insane?” Sungyeol snapped.
“Hey, mind your language, Sungyeol-ssi. Do you forget that I know your secret? You could choose to sign it or losing your assets in an instant? Just think it wisely.” Bomi warned. Sungyeol glared at her but remained silent as he signed that paper.
“Good.” Bomi smiles victoruosly.
Lotte World, Sunday Morning
"Woah! A real Amusement Park!" Myungchan squealed.
"Can I play all of that, daddy?" he asked as he looked at Sungyeol with his puppy eyes.
"Yeah." Sungyeol answers in monotone.
"Ehmm..." Bomi cleared her throat.
"Of course, baby, you can play all that you want." Sungyeol changed his tone as he forced a smile towards Myungchan.
"Coool! You are the best, daddy." Myungchan jumping happily. "Bomi seongsangnim, thank you for giving me this present. I really like it."
Bomi nodded as she smiled widely at Myungchan.
They went in and bought one more ticket for Bomi. Myungchan wants to ride the roller coaster, the tallest one in the Lotte World. Sungyeol paled.
"Eh? Don't tell me you're actually afraid of heights?" Bomi asked with a teasing tone.
"A.. am not!" Sungyeol quickly defended.
"Then, let's ride it. Don't worry, you will enjoy it."
In the other hand, Myungchan was too excited to fell Sungyeol's fear, Myungchan then began to drag him to the line. When, they're the next one, Sungyeol's face is white as a ghost and he's sweating nervously. Bomi couldn't believe her eyes because she doesn't know that there's something that THE arrogant Lee Sungyeol is actually afraid of.
"Yeay... We got the best seat in the front." Myungchan said eagerly between Bomi and the pale Sungyeol.
Felt his fear, Bomi held Sungyeol's hand and squeezed it. Sungyeol turned around to face her. Bomi gave her a bright smile that sure can light a dark room. That smile made Sungyeol's heart to beat faster and made his face red. He turned away to hide his blush but didn't refuse Bomi's hand. That smile, that cheery smile, made him to feel something.
They got into the ride. It starts in a slow pace until they reached the top. They are sitting next to each other with Myungchan in the middle. Bomi is holding his hand and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm just here by your side."
Her word make Sungyeol froze at his place.
Flashback
"Ya Chubby Bottle, stop crying already," an eight years old raven haired boy entered the closet, surprising the crying six years old girl and closed the door behind him. The girl that called Chubby Bottle scooped away from him, leaving space between the two of them. The mystery boy sat down by her side and they sat in silence for a few minutes.
“I’m Giant. ” The dark orb eyed boy answered no one’s question and looked at the chubby girl who was staring at him intently. “I know why you’re hiding in here. I understand you.” Giant said sympathetically. Ever since he arrived, he’d dreaded everyone. He had never been accepted in any place he’d gone.
The younger girl sniffed. “You’ve seen them?” she asked, still not looking up at the boy sitting in front of her.
“Yes. You don’t have anyone here?” Giant stated, the younger shook her head.
“You’re alone, and you are a chubby crybaby bottle.” Giant said bitterly. “I’m not...” the younger girl pouted deep inside knowing she was, knowing she was indeed weak.
“Yes you are. That’s why they bully you. You have to stand up to yourself. Defend yourself.” Giant said sternly. “That’s what I had to do to avoid this type of bullies. And because I’m the Giant.”
The younger nodded, taking giant’s words in, but not knowing if she’d be able to act to them.
"Don't worry. I'm not going to leave you. I'm just here by your side, My Chubby Crybaby Bottle."
End Flashback
'Why I feel so familiar with her.'
"Thank you, Bomi.” Sungyeol blurted out while staring at Bomi. Bomi didn't heard him because when he said it, they already went down faster. Then, up again but this time in friggin' fast. Sungyeol isn't scared this time. He just tightened his hold on Bomi's hand and he also began to enjoy the ride. Myungchan is screaming and he has a grin on his face. Then, followed by Bomi who gave her high pitch scream. Bomi turned to Sungyeol.
"Scream, Sungyeol-ssi! Let the excitement out!" she tried to scream on top of his lungs and fortunately, Sungyeol heard it. He's hesitating because he can't just scream like that. But after a few seconds, Sungyeol, Bomi and Myungchan were screaming their hearts out.
The ride was short but it's really fun. It really made their hearts to jump and left on the air once they go down in a fast pace. Sungyeol didn't even realize that he just overcame his fear of heights.
They went to different rides and again because of Myungchan's lead, they also went to the Haunted House. This time Bomi and Sungyeol were switching. Bomi is sobbing and looked horrified while Sungyeol was sitting calmly with Myungchan on his lap. Bomi was afraid of dark but fortunately There's many people sat behind them. Without her realize, Bomi was tugging and clinging onto Sungyeol whenever there's something popping out, almost ripping his clothes apart. Sungyeol is annoyed but he didn't resist her.
After Haunted house section finished, they're now walking slowly because of exhaustion. But then Myungchan spotted something.
"Daddy, seongsangnim, come on, come with me." He quickly run to it, dragging Bomi and annoyed Sungyeol with him.
Then there they are, lined up with another passengers. And when they're up, Sungyeol let himself in with Bomi and Myungchan.
It's the Ferris Wheel. Bomi really felt relax than before when she's riding this. Time sure flew so fast and it's night time so they can see the blinding lights and busy streets of Seoul.
"Woaahh, look daddy, it's beautiful from above. There are so many beautiful light twinkling." Myungchan exclaimed as tugged Sungyeol's shirt, but not taking his eyes off the scenery down. They're at the peak of the ferris wheel now and he is admiring the beauty outside. Sungyeol is only watching him and thinking why does he agreed to come with them.
'If it's not because of this annoying girl.' he thought.
"Yeah, it's beautiful." he finally replied.
"Myungchan-ah, do you want to hear about the myth of the Ferris Wheel?" Bomi said to the excited Myungchan who was jumping up and down beside Sungyeol.
"Of course, May you tell me, seongsangnim. Pleaseee." Myungchan looked at Bomi with his round puppy eyes. He always curious towards anything. Sungyeol just remained silent watching on them uninterestedly. Bomi who was sitting across him and Myungchan was chuckled for his cuteness before continued.
"A myth that concerns the Ferris Wheel. Lovers that sit on the Ferris Wheel together will eventually end up NOT being together. However, when the Ferris Wheel reach the highest point, if the lovers exchange kisses, they will continue their blissful life. According to the myth, it's said that there are happiness in each of the cabin. When we are looking up at the Ferris Wheel, we are looking up at happiness. There is a "happiness Ferris Wheel" in everyone's heart. It turns continuously bringing everyone's emotion to the highest point. When we're happy or sad, when we're laughing or crying, happiness can be felt at that point of time."
Bomi finished. Myungchan was listening to Bomi seriously with his mouth opened slightly, showing that he was paying attention to Bomi's story. But not only Myungchan, from the corner Sungyeol was silently listened to Bomi. That story was caught him too.
"So, when they're kissing, it means they will live happily ever after like the Sleeping Beauty and The Prince, seongsangnim?" Myungchan asked Bomi.
"Seems like that."
Then Myungchan silent for a while, his eyes looking at Bomi then turn to Sungyeol, then back to Sungyeol then back to Bomi again. His action caught Bomi's attention.
"Waeo, Myungchannie?" Bomi asked with a confuse look.
"Um, seongsangnim, may daddy kiss you in this ferris wheel? So you and daddy could live happily ever after like the prince and princess." Myungchan said innocently.
"WHATTT...?!!!" Sungyeol and Bomi yelled in union.
"B..but... Myungchan-ah, I... I'm not a princess and neither does your daddy. F..Furthermore, both of us are not lovers. S...so... You can't ask us to kissing." Bomi stuttered. A slight blush was plastered on her face.
'Damn it, why are you stuttering, Yoon Bomi. That jerk will laugh at you.' Bomi told herself.
"Don't make some prank again, Myungchan-ah." Sungyeol said plainly.
"I don't play any pranks, daddy, I always want a mommy and now I have found my mommy. I want Bomi seongsangnim to be my mommy." Myungchan reasoned.
"Myungchan-ah. I can't be your mommy." Bomi explained. But looks like the little Myungchan still didn't satisfy with that. He looked at Bomi and Sungyeol again now with eyes that start to teary.
"But Gyu-gyu ajhussi said mommy is soft, gentle and caring. Mommy is someone who always there for you and listen to you. And Bomi seongsangnim is as gentle and caring as mommy. So, I want Bomi seongsangnim to be my mom. Can you be my mommy?" Myungchan asked him with teary eyes, Bomi biggest fear.
"Please don't cry, Myungchannie. Okay, okay. I will be your mommy. But in the class, you still have to call me seongsangnim instead mommy. Arasso?" Myungchan's eyes instantly turned bright at Bomi's statement.
"Yeay, Myungchan have mommy now." Myungchan cheered before he looks at the silent Sungyeol.
"Daddy, I have mommy now. Will you kiss mommy?"
Before Sungyeol could give an answer, Bomi quickly cut him off.
"Ya, Myungchan-ah, you can take me as mommy but you can't force someone to kiss me like that. That's embarassing me." Bomi pouted.
"But, I saw other parents do that too. And Gyu-gyu ajhussi said when daddy and mommy are together, they will share it with a kiss."
"I think your Gyu-gyu ajhussi has taught you too much." Sungyeol commented slowly.
"I don't care. I just want mommy and daddy kissing." Myungchan pampered. He stood up and walked towards Bomi then drags her.
"Myungchan-ah, be careful honey, we’ll fall down you moving like that." Bomi said as she tried to catch the moving Myungchan.
“Ya, Myungchan, mind your step, you would kill all of us if you keep doing that.” Sungyeol said as he joined to catch the hyperactive Myungchan. But instead stop his action, Myungchan keep moving with his right hand holding on Bomi’s wrist while his left hand tugging on Sungyeol’s shirt. After some short chasing time in a small place, suddenly Bomi tripped down and the next thing Bomi knew, she was lying on someone's who no other than Sungyeol with his lips press on her.
It was right when their Ferris wheel reached the top.
Blinking, Sungyeol turned his dark midnight eyes upwards and stared at Bomi's face. Sungyeol gasped in awe at the beautiful angel upwards him but quickly turned away. Bomi in the other side looked downright in surprise and embarrassed at the entire situation.
"And they lived happily ever after." the little Myungchan giggled happily at the sweet scene before him.
Bomi squeaked and scrambled off of Sungyeol, her entire face deep red. “I’m sorry! Please don’t be angry, Sungyeol-ssi!”
Getting up, Sungyeol dusted himself off.
"Never mind." He turned away but Bomi could swear that she saw a slight blush on Sungyeol's face.
'Did he blush?' Bomi thought.
'Why did my heart beating like this?' Sungyeol thought.
The next moment, they are in an awkward silence until Myungchan spoke out.
"Daddy, mommy. Look! Fireworks." Myungchan said excitedly as he pointed outside. Both of them instantly turned to the side that Myungchan pointed. A beautiful fireworks shoot across the night sky, showing the colorful burst. Bomi gasped in amusement at the sight.
"It's so beautiful." Bomi mumbled softly but clear enough for Sungyeol to hear.
"Gorgeous." Sungyeol replies. Bomi whipped her head only to see Sungyeol staring at him. Then, he recalled what he just said.
'Is he referring to me?' Bomi thought, then she blushed and looked back outside, 'Bad thoughts! Shoo Shoo!'
They stay like that until the ride was over. They haven't eat dinner yet so Myungchan's stomach growled.
"Are you hungry, Myungchan?" Bomi asks. Myungchan just nodded. He isn't only feel hungry but also looked tired too.
"Let's find some place to eat." Sungyeol lead the way.
Then, they spotted a small restaurant. But when they are about to walk in, Myungchan suddenly dragges Sungyeol. Again. A big teddy bear was sitting cutely on the "Shoot and Take Me" stand.
"Annyeonghaseyo, Sir. Want to try?" the owner said politely.
"Daddy, I want that." Myungchan said to Sungyeol as he pointed the big light brown teddy bear at the corner.
Sungyeol sighed deeply. "What a rough day."
"Do you wanna try?" the owner offered again.
"Yeah, give me the bullets."
"You have three chances, Sir. If you able to shoot right on that black button three times, you can win the teddy bear. But if you miss even just once, you couldn't take it, but you can take another gift." The owner smiles as he explained the rule.
"Okay, I'll try." Sungyeol answers and get ready on shooting position.
"Come on, Sungyeol-ssi, you can do it." Bomi cheered.
"Yeay, come on. Myungchan's daddy is the best. Myungchan's daddy is number one." Myungchan danced happily. Sungyeol glanced at them but then turned away quickly, trying to hide his blush. The owner chuckles lightly as he observed the happy family before him. Sungyeol targeted his gun to the black button on a distance away in front of him then shoot. First try, success. Myungchan cheered happily.
"Yeay, my daddy is the best." Myungchan danced happily.
The second try is also success. But unfortunately when Sungyeol tried for the third time, he missed the target.
'Damn it.' Sungyeol cursed inside him. Myungchan's face instantly turned sad. Bomi looked at Sungyeol's disappoint face then turned to Myungchan.
"Baby, don't be sad. You can pick another present. Furthermore, daddy was already tried his best for you." Bomi cheered him up.
Myungchan looked up. "But that teddy bear is so pretty. If I have one, It will accompany me when daddy is busy and Gyu-gyu ajhussi is not around."
Bomi's heart hurt after heard that.
'He must be feel so lonely.'
"We can buy it later. Okay, baby?" Bomi lightened him.
Sungyeol who heard their conversation then approaching the owner. He doesn't like to be lose just like that.
"Sir, can you give me another chance? My son really like that teddy bear. Or I can give you money, just say it how much that teddy cost? I'll pay it." Sungyeol offered. But the owner just smiled calmly.
"Sir, a good chance is like a rain. Once it's falling down, you can't take it back again. Even when you have all money with you, happiness won't follow you. Coz happiness is made from heart."
The owner's words stab Sungyeol's heart. The same words that Bomi ever said to him.
"Hey, little boy, come here. Ajhussi has something for you." the owner said to Myungchan who was standing beside Bomi. Myungchan looks up then obediently walks toward the owner.
"This is for you, kiddo. But I'm so sorry, buddy, you can’t take that teddy bear.” The owner smiles as he handed Myungchan a snow white snowglobe. Myungchan widened his eyes happily.
“Gamshahamnida, ajhussi, it’s so beautiful. Snow white and the prince, just like mommy Bomi and daddy.” Myungchan smiles sweetly at the owner.
“This is called magic snowglobe. If you being a good boy and make a wish in front of it, the snow white and the prince inside the snowglobe will grant your wish.” The owner explained warmly.
Myungchan gave him a curious look. “So, it’s mean if I wish for mommy and daddy to be together, the snow white and the prince will make it come true?” Myungchan asked as he pointed at Bomi then Sungyeol. The owner smiles and nods.
“Yeay, Bomi mommy, now I have magic snowglobe. The magic snowglobe will help me to make daddy and mommy together.” Myungchan run towards Bomi who was blushing slightly. Sungyeol clear his throat, feel a bit nervous. “C..Come on, it’s getting late, let’s find something to eat.” Then walk away awkwardly.
“Come on, Myungchannie. You haven’t eat anything yet. Nomu gamshahamnida for the present, ajhussi.” Bomi still felt a bit shame as she took Myungchan’s hand and bowed to the owner ajhussi then following Sungyeol.
Obviously, their awakward gesture caught the owner ajhussi’s attention. He chuckled slightly looking at the sweet family before him. When Sungyeol, Myungchan and Bomi were about to leave, the owner ajhussi called them as he ran towards them with a big teddy bear.
“Hey, kiddo, wait.” The owner ajhussi called. Instantly Sungyeol, Myungchan and Bomi turn around.
“This teddy bear is yours now.” He smiles, handing Myungchan the cute brown teddy.
“Waeo, ajhussi? Didn’t daddy fail to win it? Why did you give me this?” Myungchan questioned as he tilted his head.
“Coz you have a perfect family. The chemistry between the three of you is very strong. I can sense it. Actually this teddy was my son’s. I'm a single father. He was on the same age with you, kiddo. I bought this teddy as his birthday present and also as my apologize coz too busy with my work until I forgot his birthday. But unfortunately, right on his birthday, I got the news that he died because of car accident. And the thing that broke my heart is he got hit on his way to my office. Because he wanted to celebrate his birthday with me. I felt really desperate and almost committed a suicide. But I know it wouldn't change anything. So I decided to resign from my job and dedicated my life in this place. I put this teddy with me and make it as a gift so I could make the other kids happy. And I have found the right one, you." the owner ajhussi smiles and gave Myungchan the teddy bear. Myungchan smiles brightly.
"Gamshahamnida, ajhussi. I promise will take care of this teddy as best as I can. Don't worry." Myungchan smiles at the owner ajhussi.
“Thank you, good boy. Your mommy and daddy will be so happy for having you.” The owner ajhussi strokes Myungchan’s hair gently.
Sungyeol kept silent as he watched the scene before him while Bomi smiled at the owner ajhussi and bowed respectfully. After bid a goodbye, the three of them went to the ramen restaurant with the seaside view. Bomi actually haven't eat that in her life since she went out from the orphanage. Sungyeol haven't eat that too for a long time. So now they're both longing for its taste. They quickly ordered large bowl of ramen.
They eat while chatting happily and miraculously. Sungyeol doesn’t talk much but at least he had extended his sentences for 3-5 words.
“Are you happy today, Myungchannie?” Bomi asks.
“Ummm..” Myungchan who was munching his ramen hummed. His other hand was hugging securely at his new teddy bear. Bomi chuckled slightly seeing the ramen sauce all over Myungchan’s mouth.
“Hey, eat slowly, honey.”
“Where are you from, Bomi-ssi?” Sungyeol who was watching on them silently suddenly asked. Bomi lifted her head from Myungchan.
“I lived in Busan until six years old. But then moved to Seoul and lived with my foster parents when I was almost seven.” Bomi replies.
“Foster parents?” Sungyeol raised his brow.
“Yeah, because I’m an orphan and being adopted by a family in Seoul. Waeo?”
Thump... Thump... Thump...
‘6...years old? Don't tell me that it's just a coincidence? It can't be.’ Sungyeol thought.
“Waeo Sungyeol-ssi?” Bomi asked as she gave Sungyeol a confuse look.
“Nothing. What orphanage did you from?” Sungyeol asks again.
“A…” Bomi was cut off by a glass breaking. There's a customer who suddenly bumped his glass of water.
"Tch. Careless," Sungyeol said.
"Daddy, I want play sands, let’s go to the seaside.” Myungchan said once they finish eating their ramen. The question earlier left hanging.
They walk in silence, a comfortable silence and not an awkward one. They finally reach the seaside. Myungchan was running happily while Sungyeol and Bomi follow behind.
"Sungyeol-ssi."
"What?"
"Look up,there's a shooting star" Bomi said. "Quick, make a wish."
"Are you still believe in that such thing?" Sungyeol raised his brow, making Bomi turns to him.
“It is in this darkness that we have found all light. And miracle will happen if we keep believe, Sungyeol-ssi” Bomi smiles.
Sungyeol widened his eyes. 'This words, coud it be...'
