Another Winter
the Another Winter 05
John again set foot on the magnificent building like the palace itself, after two years of leaving it. There are some old memories of him growing up and growing up there. Facilities, life, even the world of luxury spoiled him for twenty years more.
However, Hyuji's warm and sad face suddenly returned to his memory. Disperse all the luxurious past that also decomposes with the wind as it sweeps its beautiful face.
"Chh, he really made me not be able to forget a single bit about him! " gutter John while stepping his feet through the marble tiles that lead to the main door of the house.
When he pushed the big door, John found his mother and father talking to someone in front of him. Smiles on both of their faces.
"Ah, are you coming, baby? Come inside! "
The mother's voice made her father and the person who turned her back to John turn her head. Jiyun Choi.
John's face grew increasingly wrinkled when he understood what his mother's invitation meant. JiEun presented a smile that John had liked so much from a long time ago.
"Hi John. "greet JiEun softly.
"I'll just stand here! Tell me what you want my mom to talk to me about! My time is not much, Hyuji is waiting for me at home! " answered sarcasm.
The friendly smile on the mother's face was gone when John mentioned Hyuji's name.
"Sit down! And why did you mention that woman's name when JiEun was here! "
John tilted his head slightly, not believing that his mother would still consider Hyuji a nobody.
"Mam, Hyuji is my wife! So why should I be ashamed to say her name when there are other women?! "
JiEun bowed. Joana became uneasy because of her son's words.
"John, follow your mother's words! " said the father firmly.
No matter what, John's legs remained between the doorway and the living room.
"JiEun noona, haven't seen you in a long time! You're getting prettier after living abroad! I'm married now!" john said as if giving a warning about his current status.
"You're also looking mature and getting good-looking John! Meet me with your wife next time! "
John is fed up with JiEun's soft speech. She remembers how her ex-boyfriend accused her of cheating and would rather trust another man than her. Although honest, the thump was still felt when he saw JiEun's presence.
"Of course, I will introduce my beautiful wife to you! "
A gentle smile returned he received from JiEun's figure. His heart is getting harder.
"Okay, I'm glad to hear it! Aunt, I've seen John, so let him come back for his wife! Seeing it like this I was relieved! " See JiEun said politely. However, it still could not defeat Hyuji; in John's eyes.
After John, Hyuji will say more politely when talking to his mother. Never use the word 'me', but 'me'. And it made John realize that Hyuji grew up in a family environment that educated him well and was full of courtesy.
"Mam, help! Appreciate Hyuji a little as your daughter-in-law! She is a nice girl and always appreciates you! So don't force me to go back to leaving her like you did! I love him Mam, even though she is not a girl with education and also from a rich and distinguished family—" John paused for a moment while linking his two manics to JiEun's figure. "- He's a hard worker! Decided to stay with me even though I took off all the Wilson family's luxury amenities! He was willing to sell food by the roadside to help us both economically! "
The mother tightened her jaw. Staring at his own son.
"And one thing you need to know! I won't let Hyuji off at any time! "
"John!! " The mother screamed.
JiEun watched John clingy. "- I hope you find a better man than me, than anyone! "
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John walks out of the luxurious residential complex that became his former home. Sitting at a bus stop near the exit of the complex will take him to Seoul station and bring him back to Yangcheon.
Taking the phone out of his denim jacket pocket, John calls Hyuji.
Not waiting for long, in the second beep Hyuji's voice was heard muttering from across.
"John's... "
John laughed softly as Hyuji said his name.
"What'sthis? Is that so long as you can't wait to hear my voice? " godnya.
"No, it's not that! Why did you call me so soon? "
"I'm on my way back to Yangcheon!"
"What's? Why--"
"Mama lied to me! He just missed me! "
"Well, you should have stayed there if your mother missed you! "
"No! You will miss me more! "
"Well!!! " shouted Hyuji annoyed from across. John imagined how annoyed Hyuji's current face was.
"Yes already! I'll be at the store in two hours! What do you want me to bring you for dinner?! "
"No need! I've been cooking Kimchi fried rice for dinner! "
"All right! I'm going home now! "
John ended the call. Roll up a sense of happiness and also restless simultaneously. A thin grin was imprinted on the corner of his lips.
"Is it time I think of a baby from now on? I don't want you to force me to leave Hyuji! "[]
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