The Padlock of Destiny
Andrew Castiello 2's
Andrew didn't know what was going on in that lifeboat. He only knew that his mother had left him, his son who was three years older in the middle of the ocean. His mother wanted to go save herself without him.
He should not be able to remember it, but somehow his mother's ferocious gaze and feeling of betrayal can be clearly remembered.
Andrew was swayed alone amid a sense of despair for more than an hour. But those few tens of minutes felt forever. Only his life jacket and basic knowledge kept him afloat. He almost gave up on life when his body began to get tired and wet from the salt water.
The sound of jetsky engines and helicopters was heard in the distance. He did not dare to cry or scream. Worrying about the enemy's arrival and dehydration if he does.
Moments later, a jetsky approached, in Andrew's heart already feeling that he would die today.
“Andrew!!” The sound of his father's screams brought the three-year-old back from the brink of despair.
“Papa!” Call him weak.
He cried as soon as he was in the arms of his father who jumped into the sea. They managed to save him in time. Andrew did not ask about his mother's whereabouts.
Why did He know where the cruel woman who threw him into the sea to survive?
But one day later he heard his father's subordinates report that Mrs Castiello was found shot dead on the island they were headed to. Several of the remaining bodyguards were also killed with the same gunshot wounds.
Andrew smiled coldly. He felt they deserved it. It was a reward for leaving his biological son in the middle of the sea to be eaten by fish.
They immediately did the funeral. Andrew just stood obediently beside his silent father. His father's eyes turned red, but no tears came out.
He thought that his father might also be disappointed in his mother. His father told him that the traitor was from his mother's family. He had to go clean up the remaining problems and let Uncle Neo drive him home. Uncle Neo who picked her up said in a sad tone while the two were in the car.
“Master is really sorry. But a leader must still look tough in front of his men.”
“Ya, uncle's right.” Andrew agreed.
“Young master too, you are the sole heir. Don't let others see the young master cry or have a weakness.”
Andrew knew that if he showed weakness, his enemies would take advantage of him and destroy his family. He just nodded in agreement.
His father looked different after the incident. He became more ruthless in his duties. There are many organizational structures that he changed. He also looked more at Andrew. But his eyes were now empty, as if his heart was buried with his wife.
When Andrew was five years old, his father disappeared while traveling to Japan. He worried for his father's safety and ran to ask his grandfather for help. The old owner of Castiello was still in office at the time. He has been keeping a close eye on the declining development of their organization since the death of Mrs Castiello.
One year later, his father returned with a light in his eyes. The look he had when he was with his mother had returned. His aura became sharper and charismatic. He hugged her again and told her that he had met his future mother.
Their Castiello mafia group is growing rapidly. Many paths opened to success leading to Asia.
But a few years later, a package arrives from Korea and makes Andrew see his father cry for the first time.
He infiltrated his father's study and saw a picture of a little Asian boy in his safe. The name Shin Hyora/Rara Castiello. A letter recounted that a woman named Shin Hyeri had died and the mailman would raise her daughter.
The intrusion was discovered by his angry father. With complete confidence, Andre who was still a teenager shouted at his father.
“I will protect my sister!!! If Papa can't bring him home, then I'll go see him.”
“You...” Bernard's anger subsides upon hearing it. He then explained, “We cannot make any contact with him. This identity will put his life at risk.”
As Andrew promised, he got rid of the people who threatened Hyora's life in silence. He even disguised himself as a foreign tourist just to cross paths with her.
His whereabouts are unknown to anyone, except Cho Kyuhyun. The man investigated Hyora's background as they started to get close. He met her when Andrew came to Korea after some time.
There was a gunfight and a shootout between the two. Kyuhyun managed to stab him in the stomach, he almost killed him when Andrew's bodyguard saved him. He then explained that they had no ill intentions towards Hyora.
Some time later, after Andrew's wounds healed the two again met and said the purpose and important information.
FLASBACK END'S.
“For the past twenty years or so, only that man has managed to hurt me.” Andrew ended his story.
“Only that? What are you guys talking about?” Hyora asked with a complicated feeling.
“It's late at night, I'll tell it next time”
“You!”
“So, what I want to say is that I'm on your side. Throw away those useless thoughts. For example, like your brother wants to kill you or claim the inheritance of the leader Castiello.” Andrew cut off Hyora's anger.
“Huh!”
“The Castiello family does not forgive betrayal. But we are famous for having strong family ties.”
“Are you stupid, if I were your mother I would do the same. If you follow him, you will die with them!”
“What do you mean?”
“I'll tell you next time. Why didn't you come to help me during the shooting attack?”
Hyora's words that hung up the explanation seemed to reply. Andrew blinked as he thought of the shooting.
“I'm late for the news, I guess with your ability, Kyuhyun won't fall this easy.” Andrew replied, his eyes staring at the night sky far away. He still remembers rivals and partners who used to work hand in hand to protect his sister. What happened until the man died?
“You haven't explained what you're talking about! You guys..”
“That's another story time. Moreover, don't you already have plans for tonight?” Andrew interrupted Hyora's complaint.
The girl pulled Andrew's hand and checked the time. It's past eleven o'clock.
“Sh*t!!! Why didn't anyone tell me?” Angrily Hyora moved out of her seat.
Andrew smiled at the passing of his sister. He had told the hidden guards around him to stop anyone who came near.
The party has been over since a while ago. The bustling hall now looks deserted with luxurious decorations that the servants will clean. The invited guests returned to their homes or inns with Castiello's strict escort. This is to prevent the enemy from blaming the accident on Castiello.
After returning safely, their safety was in their own hands. Castiello will be pulling back their escort.