" Chen Min, you know I don't believe in this stuff. " Chen Yi said shaking his head as he looked at the smooth , rectangular block of white marble in his hand. It's edges were smooth and curved with a beautiful handwriting reading " Li Chen Yi " written on it.
"Gege, I know.. But this Ocean of Fate is famous. We HAD to come here. It'd be a waste to come all the way here and not toss in our names. Don't you think? " Chen Yi's sister smiled batting her long eyelashes trying to convince her brother. She clutched onto her her own white marble.
Chen Yi sighed smiling a little at his sister. Could he ever say no to his princess?
" Fine, what do we do then? " Chen Yi said turning towards the vast ocean.
They were standing on a raised platform with many other people around, dropping pieces of marble in to the dark blue ocean which glistened under the setting sun. The water stretched on without a giving a clue of it's end. The reflection of the sun that joined the setting sun engraved itself into everyone's mind.
A sense on pleasantness filled Chen Yi's mind. Yes, it was true that he didn't believe in legends but with his sister around he was willing to follow a whole new religion.
"Okay!! So close your eyes first.... " Chen Min said excitedly causing Chen Yi to chuckle and closing his eyes.
" Now wish for the God of Ocean and King of Fate to unite us with with our lovers in near future so that we can live a happy life " Chen Min chanted.
Chen Yi hummed and he half heartedly repeated whatever his sister said.
" Now gege, let drop the together ok? " Chen min said as Chen Yi opened his eyes. He nodded and then...
Plop.
Plop.
Chen min squealed hoping on her toes as she bend down a little to see the rippling water while their marbles sunk lower until it was out of sight.
"Careful now." Chen Yi warned as he tightly held on to the waist belt of his sister's overcoat.
After a while both Chen Yi and Chen Min started to walk away from the spot.
On the way, a small boy bumped head first into Chen Yi's stomach and fell down. "Ah! " the boy exclaimed as his bottom hit the ground and the marble in his hand toppled off from his hand and fell to the ground.
Clutching his stomach, Chen Yi squatted down to check the little boy. " Are you ok? " He asked. Then suddenly voice called out.
" Yunzo-ah!! Wait for hyung!!! " Another little boy came running but stilled at the site in front of him. Yunzo had tears in his eyes as Chen Yi looked at the intruder in shock.
The little boy and Yunzo had the exact same face. They were identical twins!!
" Hyung!! It hurts!! " Yunzo brust out as his hyung toddled towards him and patted his head soothingly.
He bent down and whispered something into Yunzo's ear to which Yunzo whispered back. Then his hyumg stood back up and bowed.
" Ahjussi, I am sorry for my brother bumping into you. I hope you forgive him. " Hyung said, bowing twice.
Chen Yi hesitantly stopped him " It's ok. I m fine. " He said helping Yunzo up and handing him his marble.
Hyung put an arm around yunzo's neck before
walking away saying " We will get going then. "
As the boys walked away Chen Min chuckled again.
" Aren't they cute!!?! " She squeaked
Chen Yi smiled looking at the back of to walking boys.
"They are. " He replied. " Now let's go. I m going to graduate tomorrow " He said tugging at his sister's arm. Chen Yi was 20 with a loving rich family with good grades.
What could wrong, right?
Chen Yi thought, feeling content with his life.
The two boys walked towards their parents and their 25 year old elder sister as Yunzo sniffled
" Ajusshi must have been mad at me? Right hyung? I wasn't careful" Yunzo mumbled. His hyung chuckled , ruffling his dark brown hair.
" Of course he wasn't. Didn't you here him say he was fine. We even apologized. " He explained.
" You apologized.. Not me. " Yunzo mumbled causing his hyung to let out a exaggerated gasp.
" Hya.. Yunzo-ah are we not the same person now!!??! Are trying to cut off our ties?!? How dare you!! I, Choi Yinzu, am your hyung!! You cannot disrespect your elder brother this way.. " Yinzu ranted, stabbing his forefinger lightly in Yunzo's chest.
Yunzo reflexively wrapped his arms around his hyung " No hyung!! Never!! I love hyung!! I will never disrespect hyung!! " He said loudly shaking his head side to side vigourously, turning heads around them.
Yinzu grinned, hugging his brother back. "Good. Hyung will always be here for you. "
" Yinzu!! Yunzo!!! Hurry up. The sun is setting!!!! " Their elder sister called.
Yinzu grabbed Yunzo's hand and dragged him hurriedly. Yunzo followed obediently.
" Come on. Faster. Throw in your marbles " Thier father exclaimed taking Yunzo in his arms as their mother did the same for Yinzu.
" Let's count. On three ok? " " Yes!! " The children exclaimed.
" One " Yinzu and Yunzo clutched the marbles tightly
" Two" They looked at each other.
" Three" They smiled. And tossed their marbles into the ocean at the same time.
" Wohoo. Our boys did a great job " Thier father said.
" Dad... ? " Yunzu said quietly.
His dad hummed.
" What will happen to the marbles? " He asked.
" Ah... Mommy will tell you. " Thier mom said.
" There is a legend that's says... Many years ago, the God of Ocean and the King of Fate fell in love. However their love was not approved. They were order to be killed. So the The God of Ocean casted his spirit into this very ocean . The King of Fate too, blessed this ocean with his powers. Preserving their love in this ocean they welcomed their death. They died together in peace knowing their love was still alive. "
His mother stopped smiling down at Yinzu's opened mouth as he took in the story. " So there is LOVE in this ocean? " Yinzu asked
His father hummed. He continued the story. "Since then, it is said that, that the soul of love resides here. If we put in out names in it, we will find our beloved and live a happy life. "
" So the Soul in the ocean chooses our beloved? " Yunzo asked innocently. His eyes sparkling with curiosity.
" Yes. No matter where your beloved is..the ocean of fate will surely bring them to you.. It will know who you truly love. It will know your heart. " His mother narrated.
Yunzo looked at his hyung and nodded. They both started wiggling in thier parent's arms. They set them down.
" Yunzo, you will show hyung your beloved right? "
Yinzu asked seriously. Yunzo nodded his head vigourously.
" I will show hyung, my beloved. They have to love hyung too, or else I won't love them " Yunzo said, his eyes shining brightly.
" I will do the same" Yinzu said and the joined thier pinkies together."
"Deal! " They both exclaimed.
" Ahh.. This ocean better give me my prince.. Or else I m going to die a ******!! " Thier elder sister exclaimed.
Thier mother hit her on the arm signalling towards the boys.
" Mommy...? What's Vergen? "Yunzo asked.
" She said virgeen" Yinzu said.
" But she - "Yunzo started to argue but was cut off.
"Who wants a burger?!? " Thier father asked.
" WE DO!! " The twins exclaimed, forgetting the topic and following their dad to the car.
Choi Yunzo was 9 years old. His most important person was his elder twin brother Choi Yinzu. They loved each other. He had a elder sister who was finding a job and mom said he would have a baby sister soon. Yunzu was very happy with his hyung and his family. He could not ask for more.
Clutching his hyung's palm, Yunzo sat in the car waiting to reach the restaurant.
The white marble sunk lower till it hit the bottom, embedding itself into the soft sand. The name " Li Chen Yi " engraved upon it. It shone beautiful among the other marbles who seemed to be paired.
Each marble had a partner. But Chen Yi's didn't.
After a while with a gush of water current, another marbled embedded itself beside it. It was slightly scratched like it had been hit by something. And upon it was the name " Choi Yunzo"
"ALEX!!! TAKE THEM ALL AND LEAVE!!! " Yunzo yelled, fisting the hair of a man and punching him straight in his nose, causing him to fall unconscious.
"WHAT ABOUT YOU?!???! " Alex yelled back guiding a few children in a black van and slamming the door shut.
" I HAVE A PLAN! FIRST TAKE THEM TO SAFETY!! " Yunzo instructed kicking a fat guy how had charged towards him with a gun. He snapped the man's fingers swifly and stuffed the fallen gun in his side bag. The man screamed holding his wrist.
Alex too had gotten into a fist fight by this time. Yunzo spotted him and it wasn't a good timing. His phone started vibrating as someone held his shoulder in a brusing grip. He grabbed the hand on his shoulder, when out of the corner of his eye, he spotted another tan man advancing towards Alex, unnoticed.
" **** " He breathed. His vibrating phone was distracting him too much. He jerked his body back catching the man behind him by surprise and pulled him by neck to the front. He flew in the air before hitting the ground.
He turned his head around to see the tanned man now with a knife in his hand. He was so close.
Yunzo ran towards the van and pushed Alex onto the man he was fighting with and before he could register what happened a piercing pain shot through bis shoulder.
' this bastard' He thought before turning around and giving him a kick square on his jaw.
The man wobbled before falling to the ground.
"That's the last of them? " Alex huffed.
"Not even close" Yunzo said. Stretching his shoulder abit to see the damage.
His phone vibrated again. His insides snapped as he fished his phone out of his pocket.
"I swear I will kill this- " He stopped seeing the id. He groaned before picking up. "WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WRONG WITH YOU!!?? " he shouted. " you know I have a mission today! "
" Woah.. Tiger.. Chill. What's wrong? " The voice asked amusedly.
" Oh you know just playing with our lives. " Yunzo replied sarcastically as more of the men started advancing towards them. He signalled Alex towards the van and he made for the passenger seat.
" Haha. Do you know why I called you today? " The voice asked.
" Whatever it may be.. I m busy.. I will call later. " Yunzo said grabbing a gun from beside Alex . Alex started drving.
"Just come to my office at 6 today. I will be waiting. " The voice said. Yunzo hung up.
He hitched himself up and out the window of the van. He was now half outside the car. Yunzo pointed his gun over the van and towards the rundown garage they just left. He aimed at the blue barrel that he had deliberately arranged there. He smirked before firing the bullet at the barrel. The moment the barrel exploded., the whole place shook as the fire from the barrel started spreading through the oil that was scattered on the ground. The whole place erupted with flames.
" Aaand bingo! " Yunzo exclaimed grinning watching the fire that roared with rage.
Yunzo watched all the men double back to save the place and the people inside. Grinning, he settled back inside the van and relaxed his whole body leaning his head on the seat, letting the exhaustedness and pain take over.
" You okay? " Alex asked, watching his face relax
" Just tired. Leave me on the 15 th street " Yunzo said, running his hand through his brown hair pushing then away from his forehead.
"15th? We have to take them to the orphanage though. " Alex side indicating the children in the back.
" Oh. Right. You take them. I have some business with the boss. " Yunzo said sighing and rolling his eyes.
Just then a sniffle broke out. Yunzo turned around to see a small boy with tears in his eyes. He clung onto a girl beside him who was apparently unconscious.
" Oh hey. You awake? Do want to something to eat? "
Yunzo asked taking out a black duffle bag from beneath his feet.
"Who are you? " The kid asked quietly. A tear falling from his eye.
" Hey hey. U don't need to scared. I m going to take you to your mom okay? Just hold on for awhile. " Alex said soothingly watching the boy from the rear view mirror.
" Mommy? " The boy asked .
"Yes. Now why don't you enjoy these. Hmm? " Yunzo gave the boy a cream bun and an apple juice in a box pack.
The boy smiled at the thought of meeting his mom and muched away happily on his cream bun.
After a while, Alex stopped near the 15 th street and Yunzo got out . He put his side bag in the car and bent to take his back pack.
Suddenly Alex saw Yunzo's bleeding shoulder. The
blood was all over his cream shirts sleeve.
"DUDE!?! THE HECK?! " he almost panicked.
" Hey hey. Don't worry.. It's just a cut. I mean it didn't go deep. Send Sang-Ho to pick me up later. He will treat it." Yunzo said.
" But-" " Alex c'mon this isn't the first time. Get the kids safely.and let me borrow your jacket ." Yunzo said taking Alex's demin jacket. He wore it and started walking away.
" Take a day off tomorrow. Good work today. I will call you later. " Yunzo said " You better" Alex scoffed, eyeing Yunzo's arm. He was still worried. As Yunzo walked away, Alex sighed, driving away with children who were gaining consciousness.
Legs crossed, Li Chen Yi sat elegantly, patiently waiting for the person his uncle had invited. His blonde hair were styled neatly showing off his pale forehead. His rosy lips and slightly red pointed nose complimented his complexion. He had a slender body with a slim waist. His suit gave him a complete business man look , ending with black pointed loafers. His looks didn't match his age. Perhaps his looks never age. He was 30 yrs old and a successful businessman.
" Hmm. It's 5:59. He will be here now. " His uncle commented looking at his watch. As if on the cue, the door of the cabin opened and a boy sneakily walked in.
He wasn't a boy tho... HE WAS A ONE DAMN
MUSCULAR BOY!!
Chen Yi wondered how it was possible for such a young boy to be so perfectly made.
He was tall. At least 6 foot or more than that. That was saying something because Chen Yi himself was 5'9". He had dark brown hair roughly falling on his forehead. His eyes were as black as the night. His face was chiseled with a sharp jaw line. He had a small mole underneath toward the corner his right eye. He had fair complexion. He wore jeans which were dusty and a denim jacket. He had a lean figure
' who is this ? ' Chen Yi wondered, his nosy instincts activating. ' He is handsome though. I wonder if he has a girl-' Chen Yi's eyes widened as he caught himself from thinking more. He shook his head a little as if to clear the thoughts. He shouldn't think that way.
The boy sighed closing the door behind him and locking it.
His eyes swept over the place. For a minute they stopped on Chen Yi who tensed under the intense gaze. Then his eyes locked on the man sitting behind the table on the office chair.
" Are u srsly kidding with me? " Yunzo asked, staring coldly at Chen Yi's uncle.
His uncle grinned.
" You looked pissed. Want some tea? " The uncle asked.
" You know just because of your phone call I could
have lost Alex." Yunzo growled walking towards the desk. It was true. He felt very distracted by the phone call that he didn't think of a proper solution before charging towards them and getting himself hurt.
' That voice though. What if - ' Chen Yi mentally slapped himself. What the heck was he thinking.
" Ah. But you didn't. See? I believe in you! " Uncle
said, standing up from his chair and coming towards Yunzo and patting his shoulder. Yunzo winced pulling himself away from the man and making towards the couch. He sat down opposite to Chen Yi and pinched the bridge of his nose.
' this asshole really... If he wasn't so kind hearted.. I would have killed him. ' Yunzo thought.
" Why did you call me? " Yunzo asked leaning back on the couch.
" Hya... Isn't that rude? No presents or 'how are you's"
The uncle asked sitting beside Chen Yi.
" How fucking old are you? " Yunzo questioned with a disbelief. The uncle looked at him with a pout and big eyes. " Fucking hell. " Yunzo whispered, looking at the childish 47 yrs old infront of him.
" Fine. Fine. What do you want?.I will bring it next time. " Yunzo stated throwing his hands in the air defeatedly.
Chen Yi smiled at the adorable pair.
' who exactly is he? How come my uncle is so close
with him? ' Chen Yi thought.
" I will text you " His uncle chirped, winking at Yunzo, who rolled his eyes.
" Yunzo, I want you to meet someone "his uncle started.
' ah.. So his name is yunzo. I like it. ' Shut up mind!!
Chen Yi maintain a poker face, straightening his shoulder and uncrossing his legs.
" He is Chen Yi - " Uncle was cut off by Yunzo who let his head fall back and talked lazily.
" Name : Li Chen Yi.
Has a sister, Li Chen Min.
Studied in China republic School.
Business management from America.
Owns all of Li businesses in America, Russia and Mainland China.
Nephew to you by relation.-" Yunzo pointed from uncle to Chen Yi. He then furrowed his eyebrows, sitting straight.
" His father is your younger brother. Who was a single dad. And if I remember correctly, he was murdered by a gang. " Yunzo paused, looking slightly sympethic.
Chen Yi was really surprised.
' how does this handsome jerk know so much about me. ' Yunzo roused an intrest in Chen Yi. He surveyed him carefully. Now his nosy alarm had reached the top. He wanted to know more.
" Go on. " Chen Yi demanded, leaning forward a bit.
Yunzo stared at Chen Yi as he continued casually.
" Your mother is currently in Russia married to a Russian man with 5 kids and another on the way. "
" WHAT!?! " Chen Yi exclaimed. He didn't know where his mother was, leave the fact with 5 kids.
Yunzo shrugged. " 3 boys , 2 girls. " He informed.
" How do you know!?! " Chen Yi asked accusingly.
Yunzo put his hands in surrender. " I can get you her number too. Want it? " He offered, with a matter of fact expression on his face.
" Haha. Yunzo.. That's enough. " Uncle butted in. Putting his hand on a worked up Chen Yi and glaring at Yunzo with a fake smile.
" Did YOU know?!? " Chen Yi asked in disbelief to his uncle.
" He didn't. " Yunzo replied instantly.
" You shut up" Uncle said loudly to Yunzo.
Yunzo smirked.
' That was the revenge for disturbing me,sir ' Yunzo thought smugly.
"Hah! " Chen Yi scoffed.
" That all doesn't matter. " Uncle said clearing his throat in process.
" Chen Yi, this is the person you will be staying with. "
" WHAT!!?!? " both Chen Yi and Yunzo asked surprised.
Uncle sighed. " Yunzo, Chen Yi is your next assignment. " He said.
" But we don't have time!! " Yunzo exclaimed. " We srsly can't take another one. Our exams are just around the corner and those fucking drugs dealers need to be dealed with within 2 months. I also have to go to the docking station every 2 days. " He explained.
" Yunzo. I am not taking no for an answer. You are the only one I trust. Chen Yi is going to be a successor of this whole company in all countries in a few months. My sons are really angry. They can do anything.. And you know that. They are blood thirsty. " Uncle sighed.
" I promised my brother to take best care of Chen Yi. And I don't know anyone better than you who can do it. " He stood up. " This isn't a mission Yunzo. It's a request from me. Protect him. Please. " Uncle walked towards Yunzo and looked at him pleadingly.
" I will pay you how much ever you want." He offered.
Yunzo snorted. " I don't need your money old man. Gimme something else. "He said
" What is it? Just name it. "
" Early weapon supplies. And medical check ups for my whole team every 4 months. " Yunzo shrugged.
A sense of relief washed over uncle's face. He then chuckled.
" Just that? " He asked.
" No. Buy us groceries too. With snacks. " Yunzo said.
" Anything else? "
" I will ask the team. " He concluded.
" Deal. I wil provide you with everything. You guys want salary increase? " Uncle asked taking his phone out.
" I will get back to you later with that " He replied.
" So you will take care of Chen Yi? "
" If he wants to.. Then ok"
Chen Yi looked at Yunzo with squinted eyes.
" I too have a condition " He stated.
His uncle sighed " U r not in a position to make a demand Chen Yi. "
" I m not talking to you. I am talking to him. " He said pointing his forefinger at Yunzo.
" I accept it. " Yunzo replied coolly.
" But you haven't even heard it yet!!! " Chen Yi said.
' why is he getting me worked up for no reason?? ' he thought.
" Say it then. "
" You answer my every question from now on . " Chen Yi demanded, folding his arms.
" Sure. " Yunzo shrugged.
" Chen Yi you will be living with his team. They will protect you. Taking you to office and bringing you back is also their responsibility. Please just co-operate. " His uncle explained. "Yunzo.... Please.. I m -"
"Don't worry sir" Yunzo said standing up and looking
at Chen Yi with a expression which Chen Yi quiet didn't understand.
" I will protect him with my life. "
Chen Yi followed Yunzo out of the building. There was something about the sight in front of him that filled him with pleasantness.
Yunzo was dragging Chen Yi's suitcase and also his carry bag. He was also wearing his own back pack. He walked a little ahead of Chen Yi talking on the phone. He looked around and spotted a car parked of the other side of the road.
Yunzo hung up and put his phone in his back pocket. He caught hold of Chen Yi's hand and dragged him along to cross the road. Chen Yi's mind stopped working. Was it really that normal to grab someone's arm while crossing the street?
It was alomost 8 now. Chen Yi's uncle talked to Yunzo a little bit more about stuff Chen Yi quite didn't understand. So it was late.
Chen Yi was tired from his flight for he didn't get to rest . As soon as his flight landed he was kidnapped by his uncle's men and brought to his office. His uncle was quite furious for Chen Yi hadn't come with any bodyguards.
But his tiredness didn't stop him from staring shamelessly at Yunzo as though he was trying to drill a hole in his head. He looked really handsome with street lamps light falling on his face.
" Are you making a plan to murder me? " Yunzo asked without looking at Chen Yi, walking swiftly over to the other side of the road.
Chen Yi flinched. Looking away.
" N-nuh. "
Yunzo chuckled.
" Uncle asked me to take you to your own home day after tomorrow. For today, you sleep with my team in an apartment we share. So that they can get to know you. Don't worry. They are quiet friendly. " He assured.
Once they reached the car, Yunzo opened the door of the passenger seat. Chen Yi smiled internally at this gentleman behavior. Was it really inappropriate to feel this delicate right now? Chen Yi scoffed internally. ' why can't I sit in the front? ' but his question was answered when he saw there was already someone seated in the drivers seat.
Yunzo slightly kept his hand on his Chen Yi's head as he sat inside. He doubled back to put the suit case in the trunk.
The boy in the driver's seat was as the same age as Yunzo.His hair were jet black and eyes brown. He was wearing a white tshirt with a red checkered shirt with it's button open. He paired it with grey cargo pants. He had a black sling bag around his neck and a.. Medical kit? It was filled bandages , cotton and liquids. He looked around at Chen Yi amd bowed his head.
" Good evening " He greeted politely.
Chen Yi too bowed a little but before he could return the greeting, Yunzo entered the car to sit in the shot gun. Since Chen Yi was seated on the left in the passenger seat, he could clearly see Yunzo on the front right side.
Once Yunzo sat down , he removed his denim jacket and Chen Yi froze, a gasp escaping his mouth.
'WHAT THE-' Chen Yi thought horrified. His eyes going wide.
Yunzo's left sleeve of the shirt was covered with deep red.
" You srsly are going to dirty my car! " The boy groaned looking at Yunzo's shoulder.
'THAT SHOULD BE THE LAST THING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT RIGHT NOW!!! ' Chen Yi screamed internally.
He made to speak but Yunzo stuck his tongue at the boy.
" I will clean it for you. Ok? " He offered.
" You better. " The boy glared, taking out a pair of scissors from his kit. He twisted his body and cut open the shoulder part of the shirt. He then took the cotton with the twessers and cleaned off the blood from the wound.
When the blood was cleaned, the wound came into the view. It was a short horizontal cut along the shoulder.
" Hmm.. You won't need stitches. It isn't deep. Lemme just clean it up and bandage it. It will heal by itself. " The boy diagnosed. " If you feel pain.. U can take some painkillers. I have them at home. "
" Anything but those tablets. I don't want them" Yunzo grunted unpleasantly and let his head fall back on the car's seat.
The boy started dapping the ointment on the wound causing yunzo to hiss. He winced and when he opened his eyes, his gaze fell on the rear view mirror. He frowned looking at the pale Chen Yi who was staring at his wound with so much pity and worry.
Yunzo leaned forward and took a polythene bag and turned around to hand it to Chen Yi.
" Are you going to puke? " He asked as Chen Yi quietly accepted the polythene bag just in case. Chen Yi hadn't seen this much blood before. Something about it made impossible for him to look away, but it also stirred something uncomfortable in his stomach.
" Does it hurt? " He asked timidly, in a tiny voice still not looking away from the wound, which the boy was bandaging.
The boy laughed.
" He? Hurt? Ah.... It will take death for him to feel hurt. I assure you. " The boy said.
" No it doesn't hurt. " Yunzo replied soothingly.
"There done " The boy said, keeping the rest of the bandage in the box and closing it.
" Did you just finish your class? " Yunzo asked the boy, moving his newly bandaged arm around as if ti check if it still worked or not.
" Yah. I swear I m on the verge of exhaustion. Ah.. And I got a call from Jay. 5 of the children were recognised and sent away with their parents. Still 3 of them are left. " The boy informed. " How was it at your end? "
" Ah.. I blew up the whole place. Seriously those jerks... They were so persistent..." Yunzo sighed.
"By the way, he is our new assignment. " Yunzo said indicating Chen Yi in the back. Chen Yi felt like a object . Being referred to as an assignment.
Chen Yi was seriously scared now. What sort of people did his uncle set him up with. Kids? Blew up the place? Chen Yi clustered himself towards the corner of the seat as thought he would be eaten alive. He fell like puppy among a group of wolves.
"His is that.. Nephew of Mr Li. Li Chen Yi. " Yunzo introduced.
"Ah.. Nice to meet you sir. " The boy greeted.
" Me too. " Chen Yi croaked, his voice breaking up a little. He didn't feel like he could talk now. Suddenly he seemed to have forgot how to speak.
" Why doesn't that sound genuine though? " Yunzo said turning around to look at Chen Yi.
Chen Yi flinched.
" Are you okay? " Yunzo asked slowly.
" Just tired. " Chen Yi replied.
Yunzo furrowed his eyebrows. Then a sudden realisation hit him. He looked at Chen Yi in disbelief.
" You don't know..? " He asked.
" Know what? "
" You.. Ah... That jerk really.. " Yunzo said refering to
the uncle and running his hand through his hair.
He sighed.
" Don't worry. We are not dangerous ok? Be comfortable. We will reach in a few minutes. You are fine with us. " Yunzo assured.
Somehow Chen Yi relaxed. He wasn't the type to trust someone easily but Yunzo made him feel at ease.
The boy sped up the car.
In a few minutes they arrived at a 1 storey house.
It was clean looking ,white and sky blue in colour. They entered the driveway. Chen Yi could see a door at the far right end of house. And on the left was a huge garage door. Yunzo stuck his hand out to and showed the sensor present there, a card.
The garage door started to open.led silently. They drove in.
Chen Yi gaped at the inside. The lights started switching on automatically as they entered the garage. The white ceiling was little low with circular flat lights on it. There were atleast 4 cars there. The boy parked the car in the space between two black cars.He got off and came to open Chen Yi's door.
By the time Chen Yi got off.Yunzo was already taking out the lugage.
" You must be tired. Let's go up. " The boy said guiding Chen Yi to the door on the very end of the left side of the garage. Yunzo followed behind .
"This is the elevator." The boy said pointng and the steel coloured doors on the opposite of the garage door. "Those are the stairs.You can use any of them" The stairs were beside the elevator. "That is the front door. " The boy pointes at the door opposite to the stairs. The corridor was narrow. There weren't any rooms. Just a staircase and an elevator.
Garage took up most of the space on the ground floor.
They got into the elevator which started going up. There were just three floors' button . Ground. 1st and 2nd.
With a ting, the elevators doors opened directly in to the apartment. A wave of delicious smell hit Chen Yi. He immediately began to salivate. Did Chen Yi mention he was a fan of good food. He admires a good cook. And treats delicious foods like God.
" Aah.. Jay hyung!!! " Yunzo exclaimed. He hurriedly got out of the elevator and put the lugage beside the elevators doors.
" It smells soooo good!! " Yunzo said, immediately fleeing off towards the kitchen.
The elevators opened to reveal a dining table with 10 chairs. There was a basket of fruits and a glass jar of water. On the right side was the kitchen without a door. There were cupboards attached to the walls both on the above and bottom. The counter tops were mixed grey and black. There was also a marble counter top place in the middle, cutting the kitchen plot in a 'U' shape.
" You are late, Yunzo-ah!! " Jay said. Turning around to greet a pair of eager black eyes.
Jay was a short 21 year old. His hair were dyed pink and bangs covered his forehead. His eyes were like that of a cat with black doe like pupils. His skin was smooth and well taken care off. His slender body figure ratio was perfect.
Right now Jay was wearing a navy blue checkered apron and cooking dinner.
" I am sorry hyung. What are you making? " Yunzo asked enthusiastically. " Can I help? " He asked.
Yunzo loved cooking with his Jay hyung.
" Ahem " The boy who was still beside Chen Yi cleared is throat. " First let's do an introduction.Our guest is tired."
"A guest? " Jay asked.
" Oh yes hyung. Come . Let's go to the living room." Yunzo said grabbing Jay's arm.
Chen Yi looked at Yunzo's hand grabbing the so called Jay.
'Yup.. I guess it's normal for hum to grab hands. ' he sighed.
" Come with me. " The boy said guiding Chen Yi to the opposite direction of the kitchen.
The left side of the dinning table opened in to a circular hall. It was large enough to have a circular couches arranged in 3/4th circle. In the front to the couch was a circular glass coffee table.
There was also a big screen TV kept further away from the couch. Behind the TV the was sliding glass door which open into balcony.
Every thing was in the colour of white, cream, coffee or brown. It looked really pleasant and comfortable. There was random decorations such as plants or glass antiques. There photo frames on the walls too.
As the boy led Chen Yi, Chen Yi spoke up.
" I never got your name. "
" Ah my bad. " The boy replied. " It's Min Sang-Ho. You called me Sang-Ho "he smiled.
" Ah.. Sang-Ho.. " Chen Yi murmured.
Chen Yi looked around. Of course he has seen fancy houses before, but this one surprised him. The fact that mere students could afford such housing made him wonder who exactly they were.Did they have rich parents or something.
There were doors on the walls of the hall. Yunzo walked to the first one.
" ALEX!! COME OUT!! " Yunzo yelled, knocking furiously at the door. He moved to the next one.
" Lee Han ! Come out. I want you to meet someone. " Yunzo said loudly, knocking politely on the door.
The first door opened to reveal a sleepy looking bluff boy. His black hair were sticking out in all directions. His puffy eyes were still closed.
" Hya! What's the difference between Lee Han and me!?! It felt like rocks hitting my head. " Alex groaned.
Yunzo rolled his eyes.
"The same difference there is between a donkey and a horse. " He replied.
The second door opened . A skinny boy in black hoodie and thick glasses came out. There were headphones around his collar.
" What? Dinner is ready? " He asked , sniffing around.
" No. There someone you should meet. Come to the couch. " Sang-Ho said.
Chen Yi sat in the middle.
Yunzo sat on his right side and Jay on his left. Alex took the seat beside Yunzo . Sung-Ho sat beside Jay.
Lee Han sat on the ground resting his back in the couch and pulling his knees to his chest.
" This Chen Yi. Mr. Li's nephew... U remember? " Yunzo asked.
Everyone looked at Chen Yi with big eyes. Chen Yi really wanted to hide. Bt he didn't. He sat there, still as a rock.
' they are just children ' he kept thinking
.
" Yeah! " They all said in sync.
" We have to bodyguard him.. ALL THE TIME. Never leave him alone. He is our new assignment. "
" Just bodyguard? " Lee Han asked, scratching his forehead.
"Yeah"
"Well. Alex can do that. He is the only one who can do it for now. We all have our schedules set. I can't change them until we finish of the kidnapping case. Not the mention.We all have exams coming. " Lee Han explained.
Yunzo sighed. "Let's not think about that now"
He looked at Chen Yi.
" Mr. Li. Let me introduce you to my team. " Chen Yi nodded, wanting his nosy instincts to get some satisfaction.
Yunzo pointed at Lee Han.
" That is Lee Han. He is a computer freak. " Yunzo introduced.
" Hullo. " Lee Han greeted, lazily.
" That is Min Sang-Ho. He is a medical student. He has experience of being a nurse at his parents hospital. "
" We met alright. " Sang-Ho said winking at Chen Yi.
" That is Jay hyung. Jung Jaesun. He is in entertainment major. His acting skills are something to talk about. "
" Hi!!! It's nice to meet you. Don't hesitate to ask for anything from me. I will help you!! " Jay chirped, smiling brightly.
Chen Yi chuckled. " Sure" he replied.
"And this is Kim taesun. Who goes by the name Alex . He studies online, and his social skills suck. He hits the gym everyday. But still couldn't get a girlfriend."Yunzo said.
" Hello there. " Alex said gruffly,he then looked at Yunzo " I don't want a girlfriend " He said.
" Perhaps a boyfriend? " Lee Han offered, grinning.
" NO THANKS!! And if the introductions are over.. I m going to bed!! " Alex stood up and returned to his room, stomping.
They laughed at the childish Alex.
" And I m Choi Yunzo. " Yunzo said, getting up.
" And i m also hungry. Hyung!!! " He whined looking at Jay.
Jay chuckled. " Let's go. Help me with the dishes. "
The pair walked away to the kitchen. Lee Han returned to his room and Sung-Ho followed Lee Han into the same saying that he has to take a shower.
Chen Yi sat there dumbfounded.
' " I m Choi Yunzo" That's it?!?? Only that much?!?
What about what you do?!? Or what you study?!? Nothing?!? Just " I m choi Yunzo"??!Hah!! That
fucking bastard. ' Chen Yi's thoughts were all over the place. He was frustrated and the cause was Choi Yunzo.
He sighed, loosening his tie.
He looked around and smiled, despite his frustratedness.
Hah! Chen Yi was 30 yrs old. Yet he was living with children.
' I m going to live in fucking awesome bachelor's pad!! ' Chen Yi thought excitedly when Yunzo called him to the dinning table to eat.
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