Broken Growing And Not Dead 2
1. New Arrivals in Remote Hamlet.
The full-speed car took off, floated, and crashed into the rim of the ravine just across the hill. Along with the huge explosion, Baek Hyun and Hana, who were not wearing any seat belts, were pushed hard, hit the windshield of the car, and were thrown over the grass that flourished in the ravine.
What a ridiculous fact. Carrying his car at full speed, Baek Hyun hopes he and Hana will fall into the abyss and die. But in reality, the full-speed car actually made both of them throw out, as if accidentally delivering Baek Hyun and Hana to the other side of the hill.
Hana's body detached from Baek Hyun's embrace, rolling and crashing into the stone wall. Baek Hyun who was still conscious tried to get up. Crawling teetering toward Hana who seemed to be motionless.
“Hana ... Hana ..” call Baek Hyun trying to resuscitate his lover. There's no answer.
“HANAAAAAAAA!!!” he shouted while embracing his lover while crying.
Baek Hyun was awake. His eyes stared pushyly at the ceiling of the house made of dry straw with a breath that was still wheezing. The dream felt so real that it left pain in his soul. The pain will lose the person he loves. Slowly the man turned his back and looked at the figure in his dream. Hana was there. Sleeping facing him. His eyes closed tightly, so fast. Encouraged by the pain she had just experienced in her dream, Baek Hyun shifted closer. Grabbing Hana's head and holding her in his arms.
The woman woke up. His head moved around me looking around. Day starts in the morning.
“Sleep ... The day is still too early,” whispered Baek Hyun as he grabbed back Hana's head and hugged her again.
Hana's sleepiness has evaporated. He tried to close his eyes, but something that had long troubled his mind came back. His eyes opened staring at Baek Hyun's eyelids tightly shut. Maybe this is a good time for him to ask that.
“Didn't you want a child? It's been almost a year we're only two in this house, ” asked to make Baek Hyun's eyes open again to look at him.
“I don't want it, it's just not the time yet. Look at the state of our home. Our home is far from worthy to be the shade of a baby. Especially if your baby can crawl or walk. Is it okay if we postpone it for a while?” Ask while smiling.
Hana nodded. “You're right too. I don't think there. What little boy understands what is dirty and clean. I can't imagine him crawling on this dirt floor. He will always be dirty and may even get sick. We will also be tired of bathing him and washing his clothes. ”
“That's what I worry about. Wait a few more moments. I will work diligently, raise money, and repair this house little by little until it is truly worthy like the homes of other villagers.”
“Eum ..” Hana nodded with a happy smile, but Baek Hyun looked at her suspiciously.
“Actually what do you mean ask like that.”
“I mean? I don't mean anything.”
“Tell me if you want it. I'll be happy to do it for you.”
Hana grimaced and looked cynically at Baek Hyun. The man chuckles, then wakes up and then kisses the side of Hana's face.
“Kantukku is completely gone. I have to prepare myself to go to sea today.”
“I'll prepare provisions for you.”
*
Baek Hyun prepared the fireplace and placed a pot-like container on it. The furnace he stacked from the river rocks located not far from their home. Baek Hyun and Hana used to bathe and wash there. Not infrequently they cook together on a large river rock, then enjoy it there as if they were having a picnic together.
“Is the fire ready?” Hana asked as she approached Baek Hyun with some sweet potatoes in the container she was carrying.
Baek Hyun nodded, then took over the yam and put it in the pot.
Hana sat down next to Baek Hyun while warming herself near the fireplace.
“Are you just eating yam breakfast?”
Baek Hyun nodded.
“How about your stock? What do you want to make?”
“I just want to eat yam with fried squid side dish.”
“If you only eat yams, it will not be good for your stomach. Not to mention you'll be hit by the sea breeze. Maybe you'll keep farting while working. I'll cook rice and fried squid side dishes. I'll also stir some vegetables. What do you want vegetables?”
“Why this morning you were so fussy” Baek Hyun pinched Hana's gnarled nose. Are you afraid I'm malnourished or afraid of the smell of farts?"
“Two” replied Hana honestly. “What do you want me to cook when I come home?”
Baek Hyun raised his head for a moment while thinking.
“Lobster roast?”
“With sauce from ground chopped garlic and chili?”
Baek Hyun nodded. Every time he enjoyed the meal, he remembered his first meeting with Chanyoel.
“You are reminded of Suho and Chanyoel again?”
“Until any time I will always remember them every time I see lobster, and for me, the menu is also the most delicious compared to any cuisine."
Baek Hyun nodded. “I miss them so much.”
*
After waking up from the failure of death, Baek Hyun and Hana become homeless people on the run. They move from one place to another. Doing rough work to just get food or a ride. After months of wandering through the streets, hills, and even the ocean, the two arrived at a small hamlet occupied by only a dozen family heads. An incident became the beginning of their known and accepted residents of the Hamlet.
There was a bandit who often made money in the hamlet. For many years, not a single citizen dared to go against that bandit.
That evening, Baek Hyun and Hana just arrived in the Hamlet with one of the residents who deliberately brought them there. From a distance Baek Hyun saw the bandit attacking and hitting one of the residents blindly. The residents who were beaten tried to run away but continued to be pursued by bandits who looked very angry. Baek Hyun picked up a stone and ran there. The residents who were being chased now fell and the bandits were swinging machetes at him.
“STOP!!!” Shouted Baek Hyun while throwing stones at the bandit earlier.
The bandit's attention was now on him. Baek Hyun was not afraid at all. The bandit ran to attack him.
Baek Hyun prepared. The man who had indeed mastered martial arts had put up a fight with his bare hands while the bandit tried to slash him with the machete he was carrying. The villagers were getting hysterical to see the fight, especially with Hana who was recovering from her seasickness. After many times failing to attack his opponent. The bandit seemed to be starting to get overwhelmed. On one occasion Baek Hyun managed to kick the hand of the bandit holding the machete until the machete slammed away. Now it was Baek Hyun's turn to attack and beat the bandits until finally collapsed unconscious. A resident suddenly came and directly thrust the machete belonging to the bandit into the body of the sprawled bandit. Instantly the bandits were killed were greeted with screams and cheers boisterous residents of the Hamlet.
Hana's knees weakened until she sat in place. While the villagers were cheering and crowded approaching and surrounding Baek Hyun. In her place Hana could only fall silent bending her knees with a body that was trembling from fear. Just this time he saw the murder before his own eyes.
Baek Hyun who was still in shock saw the bandits who died instantly due to machete damage on his body in the elite of the population. Some even cried hugging her while saying thank you. The bandit's body was taken out of nowhere. Now only Baek Hyun who stood with a confused face while trying to smile welcomed the treatment of the villagers to him.
“I just saw you. Are you a newcomer here?” Someone suddenly approached Baek Hyun.
“Iya ... I .. I came with my wife,” she replied while searching for Hana. Her eyes managed to find Hana who also looked shocked in fear. Baek Hyun ran over to Hana followed by the villagers who were still curious about him.
“You all right?” Ask Hana to help her stand up.
Hana nodded. “How about you?” He asked while observing Baek Hyun.
“I'm fine. You don't have to worry.”
“So this is your wife?” The middle-aged man approached.
“Iya .. This is my wife. Her name is Hana, and I .. my name is Rain,” explained Baek Hyun.
Hannah bowed her body in greeting.
“My name is Aspir the leader of this Hamlet. I say thank you very much. Thanks to you the residents of this hamlet were finally free from the bandits earlier. For years, the bandits have always been making noise in our hamlet and no one can stop them. Even some residents of this hamlet have died at his hands. But thanks to you, this bandit brutality is over. May I know why you can come here?”
“Actives ..”
“I brought him here.” Another middle-aged man came to that place. “I accidentally dropped a basket of fish I wanted to sell to the market. Then he and his wife came to help me. They also helped me sell the fish. They came from far away and happened to be in need of work. They also do not have a fixed place of residence, therefore I brought him here temporarily.”
Aspir.
“But believe. We open criminals who run. My wife and I are not staying. So wherever we stop by, that's where we work and take a break.”
Aspir nodded back. “Then you can settle here. This hamlet is only inhabited by dozens of family heads.”
“He's right, stay here. In any case, you have become a hero for the people here,” welcome one of the middle-aged women.
“iya correct ...” welcome other enthusiastic residents. Their faces seemed excited to receive Baek Hyun and Hana there.
“You hear? Everyone accepts you here. It was not in vain that I brought you here,” said the middle-aged man who brought Baek Hyun and Hana earlier. “I believe they're good people. Last time on the market, no one helped me but them. I also did not expect that he would beat that bandit for us.”"Yes ... yes ..” cheers the population boisterous.
Baek Hyun smiled at the compliment.
“You don't be afraid. The bandit deserved to die. We have asked the authorities for help. But, because of the situation of our very remote hamlet, they pay less attention to us. When the police arrived, the bandit disappeared. When the police left, he appeared again and made a noise to injure and even kill the population. Thankfully you managed to defeat him. We are very grateful, and of course we will be very happy if you want to stay with us.”
“True to stay here, and be a resident here. Don't worry about work. You can be a fisherman or a farmer like any other.” Welcome the residents again.
“How? You agree?” Ask Aspir expectantly.
Baek Hyun looked at Hana asking for her opinion. Hana nodded in agreement with the smile on her face. It was uncomfortable to refuse the good offer even though he was initially afraid because Baek Hyun had committed violent acts. But after hearing the residents explanation, gradually the feeling of fear disappeared.
“Thank you. My wife and I are very happy to receive it here.”
“Of course,” replied Aspir was happy to welcome the cheers of the villagers.
“Oh yes ... You don't have a place to live yet, do you? In the meantime, stay at my house. At the end of this hamlet, there is a house that has been abandoned by the owner. The house was badly damaged. But the residents here must be happy to take care of royong to repair the house for you to live in. Tomorrow I'll talk to them.”
“But ... I have nothing to give them.”
“You don't have to worry. They don't need that. Didn't you see the faces of those who were so happy and relieved after you defeated the bandits earlier. They will be happy to guide you. Here all problems are not always solved with money or possessions. If you give merit, they will retaliate similarly. Residents here rarely use money if they want to get something. The barter system still applies here. You'll understand if you stay here long. Come, let's go to my place now,” Aspir asks Baek Hyun and Hana is accompanied by the villagers.