Chapter 03

With sudden intrusion Byung-ho's mother jumped. His father seeing who the intruder was got angry. “Where are your manners?”

“Mom, Dad I asked something, what were you guys arguing about? Who is coming? And why are they coming?” Byung-ho asked again ignoring his father anger.

His mother looked at his father telling him something through eyes. His father also understanding and knowing that nothing will come out of anger, calmed himself down immediately.

“(sigh) Son come and sit here. We have something to talk to you about.” Passionately his father patted the place beside him.

Byung-ho reluctantly went to his father side, and sat beside him.

“Look son we called you here because we wanted to talk to you about it.” His father was silent for a little while before he continued. “(sigh) Son you remember Dong-hae? The boy you met on your brother's wedding?”

“Yes I do.” Byung-ho replied looking at his father.

“Well, he asked for your hand.”

Hearing this Byung-ho froze, his eyes widened. “And what you said?” he asked his father.

“I haven't said anything yet but I asked them to have dinner with us, so that you two will have an opportunity to get to know each other.”

“So you are considering it?” Byung-ho glared at his father.

“What’s wrong with considering it? He is strong and rich. Why shouldn't I? What is the problem with it?” Byung-ho dad said.

“The problem isn't with you considering it, but that you already invited them without even asking for my consent. Forget about consent you didn't even tell me.”

“Well I’m telling you now.” His father said, clearly irritated with his son.

“Why are you even doing this Dad. I haven't even become of age yet, why are you trying to send me away. Is it that you have already become tired of protecting me? Well I never asked for your protection and....”

“Shut up" his dad shouted angrily.“it's just a dinner. I haven't said yes to them or anything. We will wait till your birthday, if you didnt find your mate for a month, then won't it be better to already have someone who can take care of you. For today, We will just have friendly dinner, and you guys will talk to each other. What's with this getting tired of you? You are my son. Thinking about your future and safety is only normal for us as your parents especially when you are this weak.”

“I’m not weak. I can protect myself.” Before Byung-ho could further continue, his mom clutched his hand.

“Byung-ho your father is just worried about you. Don't get angry at what your father said. Think about it from our perspective, look now a days wolves are on rampage, for them an unmarked wolf is just like a feast. In a few weeks you will be 18, and you will be a perfect target for them, so its natural for us to be worried about you.”

“But mom..”

“no more buts. Just think of it as you making new friends. Okay? I think there will be no harm done in making new friends. Right?” His mother said, ruffling his hair.

Byung-ho wanted to rebuke but he didn't know what to say. His parents were right. Indeed wolves these days were on rampage, they were like beasts, waiting upon their feast and no matter how much he said he was strong, in his heart he knew that he wasn't. Besides his mom was right, he will just think of it as a ‘making a new friend’.

After a few hours, it was 7 o'clock, which means he had to meet Dong-hae in an hour, Byung-ho was absolutely not in a mood for it.

“Chill man, it's not like they are coming to bring you home.” Wooyoung was called by Byung-ho's parents to give him a company.

“I’m trying my best to not think too much of it but I still don't like it.” Byung-ho replied sadly. “I hope after my birthday I find my mate soon or I’ll be forced to marry someone I don't like.”

“Bro relax, you are over thinking it now.” Wooyoung patted him on the back. “I’m sure you will find your mate soon.”

“How can you say it so surely? Finding mate isn't that simple. Just look at yourself. It’s already been two and a half months since your birthday and you haven't find your mate yet.” Byung-ho said dejectedly.

“Yo man, I came here to give you company so that you won't feel depressed but you are making me depress now.” Wooyoung pinched him on the hand.

“ouch, I was just saying truth” Byung-ho said, rubbing his hand.

“it's okay if I don't find mate, what i want is someone who can love me. Whether that person is my natural chosen mate or someone else, I don't care about that. As long as they can make me happy, that will be everything for me.” Wooyoung said resting his back on Byung-ho's bed.

“you are right, love is what matters, not the person, but I don't know why, but I feel like there is someone who has only been made for me. As if there is someone waiting for me. I always feel like I’m incomplete, as if a part of me is missing.” Saying this Byung-ho placed his hand on his heart. He could feel his heart ache just by saying these words.

Noticing this Wooyoung sat straight immediately and asked. “Byung, are you okay? Is it that attack again?”

“yeah but it’s okay I’m used to it.”

When Byung-ho turned 16, he got a problem. He would always, after a few months, feel a heartache. During that time he would cease meeting with others and would lock himself up in the room. He wouldn't meet anyone in those days, whether they were his brothers, parents and his friends.

Worried about him, his parents consulted with the doctor but all of his reports were clear.

Byung-ho in his heart knew that it was not cause of any physical problem, during that time he would feel extreme sadness, and extreme pain, as if someone was stabbing his heart with a dagger again and again. And it would last for whole one or two nights.

In the past he would get these attacks after every few months but recently these attacks comes frequently.

Wooyoung hurriedly gave him a cup of water. “here drink this.” He said, patting him on the back.

“I’m fine. I don't know why now I get these attacks frequently, but also the duration is less than before. So I’ll be okay with in half hour. Don't worry.” Byung-ho said while tapping Wooyoung on the hand consoling him.

Byung-ho noticed that he mostly get these attacks when he feel very sad.

Byung-ho rested for some time and now it was time for them to receive the guests.

“how are you feeling now? Do you want me to stay with you?” Wooyoung asked worriedly.

“I’m feeling absolutely fine. Dont worry about me.” Byung-ho replied. “why dont you stay for a dinner? I will feel good if you are with me.”

“Dude if you want me stay for that reason, then no thank you bro. I dont want to be a third wheel. You better make good friends with him. I’ll talk to you later on a phone call."

Just when Wooyoung was leaving, the guests came. And Byung-ho's mother introduced him to the guests. “This is Wooyoung, Byung-ho's best childhood friend. He and Byung-ho always hang out together.Wooyoung these are Mr. and Mrs. Han, and their son Dong-hae. Byung-ho must have told you about them.”

When Wooyoung saw Dong-hae, he found him very handsome. He turned towards Byung-ho and winked at him.

“Hello, uncle and aunt. It's nice to meet you.” Wooyoung greeted politely. “Hello Mr. Dong-hae. I did hear about you from Wooyoung. He talked a lot about you.”

Hearing this Byung-ho became stiff, he glared at Wooyoung. ‘Dafuq, he is making it sound like I have a crush on this bastard.’

Dong-hae shaking his hand with Wooyoung, inturn replied “ Really? He talked about me?

that's an honor for me? And please don't be so polite just call me Dong-hae.”

“oh okay Dong-hae. I’ll be going now, It's getting late and I’ve something to attend to. Let’s meet some other time.”

“Why don't you stay for dinner?” Dong-hae asked.

“I did ask him but he just won't stay. Don't know where he is rushing to.” Byung-ho mother replied.

“Haha sorry auntie, but as I said I have something to attend to. I’ll come some other time.” Wooyoung replied back scratching his head.

“okay go home safely.” Byung-ho's mother replied.

When Wooyoung was going out he looked at Byung-ho, and mouthed ‘get him’ and gave him a thumbs up.

Byung-ho in turn glared at him. ‘you just wait and see, I’m gonna kill you bastard’

When Byung-ho looked back at Dong-hae, he saw that the other party was already looking at him.

Meeting Dong-hae’s gaze Byung-ho suddenly looked away awkwardly.

“It’s been few days since we met, so how are you doing?” Dong-hae asked, approaching him.

“I’m doing fine, how about you?” Byung-ho asked.

“I’m also doing fine.” Dong-hae replied.

“Great.” Byung-ho answered.

After this little exchange they both fell silent. Byung-ho felt really awkward, but he didn't know what to do. Thankfully his mother announced that the dinner was ready and so they had to end this awkwardness.

When they were dining, their parents mostly talked about their childhood.

Dong-hae’s mother talked about how naughty he was, when he was a kid.

“Once his Dad invited his client, who had come from overseas, to dinner. After dinner and little chitchat the tea was served, when the guest took a bite from the dessert, his expression suddenly changed. He placed it on the table and hurriedly drank a cup of water. Dong-hae’s Dad suddenly looked at me. He thought I had done some mistake in making the dessert but when I took a bite from mine, it was alright. But I noticed that Dong-hae would giggle while sneaking glances at the guests. It made me suspicious of him, so when the guests left I checked those desserts. And guess what I found, there was red chilly hidden in each dessert of that plate. And Dong-hae was the one who had done it.” Everyone laughed hearing that.

“later I asked that client a few more times for dinner, but he never came.” Dong-hae’s Dad added.

“if it was me I wouldn't come too.” Byung-ho's father replied.

Throughout dinner all their parents did was talk about their childhood.

Byung-ho noticed that throughout the dinner, Dong-hae would look at him every now and then.

After the dinner was done, their parents left them alone.

Byung-ho's dad patting him on the back, and said “You young people must be bored by listening to us old people, Byung-ho why dont you take Dong-hae around the home. Huh?”

And that’s how, he end up giving Dong-hae a tour around the house.

Byung-ho's house was really big and beautiful. It was the top one beautiful in blood moon pack. It was made by Byung-ho's grandparents which then was inherited to his parents. It had a huge garden with every kind of flower in there. Those flowers were specially taken care of by Byung-ho and his mother. The main building was decorated very luxuriously, there were many kinds of expensive artifacts from all over the world, brought by his brother as it was his hobby.

Their castle was surrounded by the forest from all four sides. Giving the castle a wild aura.

After giving Dong-hae visit around the home Byung-ho brought him to his room.

“And finally this is my room.” Byung-ho said.

Byung-ho room was big with lavender and off-white combination, which gave it a really elegant look. His room aura was really calming.

“please sit here" Byung-ho said.

Dong-hae observing his room went to sit on the sofa.

“This room..who has decorated it?” Dong-hae asked.

“I’ve decorated it.” Byung-ho replied.

“ really? Wow! It’s so beautiful and gives amazingly calming aura. Your sense of decoration is really beautiful. “ Dong-hae complimented.

Hearing this Byung-ho blushed. “Thanks.”

“so... do you know why we came here. I mean to the dinner.” Dong-hae asked looking carefully at Byung-ho.

Getting asked this question all of a sudden Byung-ho didn't know what to say, he kept silent for some time but before he could say anything, Dong-hae continued.

“Seeing that you are silent, means you do know. “ Dong-hae said, he took a pause to observe Byung-ho who was now looking down before continuing.

“Actually it was I who proposed this. The day I saw you on your brother's wedding I couldn’t stop thinking about you. Whenever I close my eyes i see you.” He paused again, stood up and went to Byung-ho side. He tried to hold Byung-ho's hand but before he could reach, Byung-ho sensing what he was going to do dodged his hand.

Dong-hae embarrassingly retracted his hand before continuing. “Byung-ho may I ask you something. Would you like to become my boyfriend?”

Byung-ho widened his eyes. Though he knew why Dong-hae was here in the first place but he still wasnt prepared for this. He couldn't say anything quite for sometime.

“I....I..” he tried to say something but he didn't know what to say. After all it was his first time being getting confessed.

“it's okay, you dont need to say anything now. I wont hurry you. You can take your time. There is no need to rush.” Saying this Dong-hae got up to give Byung-ho some time. "but please whatever decision you make, make it carefully."

“I’m sorry.” Byung-ho replied. “I’m not sure what to say to you now.”

“as I said there is no need to rush. You can take as much time as you want.” Donghae smiled. And before he could say anything he got a phone call. “Excuse me please”.

Saying this he went out of the room. Leaving Byung-ho alone in his room.

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