ATHERIO PARK [RELEASED]

The Truth

"When I realized that this love is a different love."

_Atherio Park_'s

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Atherina looked at her watch which showed at 9 p.m. "Uncle Carlos, I'll go to bed."

Carlos nodded, he stood up then bowed his body and passed away leaving Atherina. Atherina let out a long sigh as she moved from the sofa towards her room.

Suddenly he remembered Azura, "Geez, he could die if I just let it go." Atherina took her phone and called Esteban.

"Uncle, are you still at headquarters?"

"..."

"Give Azura a meal, if she doesn't want to, force it."

"..."

Atherina ended her call, she took her foot up the stairs. His legs jumped up the stairs to get to his room. As he passed through Atherio's room, he heard Atherio's voice.

Atherina opened the door of her sister's room, she saw Atherio wrapped in a blanket. He approached his sister, his hand moving touching Atherio's arm.

Atherina was shocked to feel her sister's high temperature. "Rho.."

"Sister.cold..."

Atherina hugged her sister. "You must be thinking too much about the incident.Next time do not follow to the meeting place.it is dangerous."

"I was anxious when Sister Nana was not at home" Atherio's remark made her brother moved. "Especially Brother is not together with people who usually accompany Brother."

Atherina tightened her arms giving warmth to Atherio. Not only did Atherio's body feel warm, both of his cheeks were as well.

"Sister.."

"What?"

"From now on, I'll protect Brother."

"Sleep."

Atherio smiled, he held both of his brother's hands that hugged his body. "Do I have to be sick first so that Brother will sleep in my room again like before?"

"The more we grow up, the more there is a boundary between us. There should not be a sister in her brother's room."

Atherio digested his older brother's words, "Why should there be a limit?" There was no answer, Atherio looked up at his brother's calm face. Atherina was asleep.

"No feelings will arise between brothers, right?" Atherio muttered to himself. Both of Atherina's eyes opened again, she pretended to be asleep.

As the day began to dawn, Atherio's eyes moved and slowly opened. He found himself in the arms of Atherina. Atherio felt Atherina's body temperature rise.

"Silver fever.don't get infected for hugging me all night." Atherio touched his brother's forehead. Atherio got out of bed, but Atherina clasped his hand. Atherio.

"I'm fine" said Atherina then got up and passed from her sister's room. Atherio stared at Atherina's back which was getting further away and disappeared from behind the door.

Atherina put on her jacket, she came down the stairs and passed Esteban. "Young lady, Azura fainted."

Atherina was wide-eyed, they immediately headed for the underground headquarters. "Uncle gave him a meal, right?"

"He refused and spewed out the food in his mouth." Atherina snorted stifled at Esteban's reply. He saw Azura drooping in his chair.

Atherina looked panicked, she placed her finger in front of Azura's nose. As Atherina panicked, she checked the pulse on Azura's neck.

"Let go of the tie" said Atherina. Esteban nodded, he immediately released the rope that tied Azura's body. As Atherina approached, she placed Azura's head against her thigh.

"Azura! Wake up!" Atherina patted Azura's cheek. "Azura!"

Both of Azura's eyes opened, Atherina heaved a sigh of relief after knowing Azura had regained her senses.

The girl smiled looking at the expression of anxiety on Atherina's face, "You're so worried about me?"

Atherina helped Azura stand up, "I'll let you stay while at my father's house, but that doesn't mean we're friends.One more, don't show your face in front of my father."

Azura smiled happily, "Yee!!!" The girl jumped up and down in excitement. Atherina watched him with an expression that described the sentence; 'what the heck is she?'

Atherina passed in following Esteban and Azura. Atherina's steps stopped, she touched her head which hurt. Esteban's closing in, "Miss?"

Atherina raised her hand to indicate that she was fine. He continued his steps with a gust.

At the dinner table, Atherio slips angrily at Azura who looks ridiculous when she sees food. He eats with it. Atherina and Atherio looked at each other and ate their breakfast.

Yesterday he was like a grim reaper when he killed my people, the inner Atherina.

He was much older than Nana, but his attitude was much more childish than mine, the inner Atherio.

"Atherina, what are you doing to my people?" Azura asked with her mouth full. Atherina turned to her, "Your remaining men are 8. You have killed 4 of my men, one of my men's lives is worth two of yours. So they all I killed to pay off my people's lives."

Azura was wide-eyed, but then she continued eating. Atherio looked at Atherina who looked annoyed.

"Azura, can you open that winter jacket? I'm sick of seeing it" said Atherina.

Azura tightened her jacket, "I'm cold."

"Why did you bring him home?" Ask Atherio. Atherina did not reply, she took a sip of her warm water and then passed away leaving the dining room.

Atherio frowned seeing her brother's changed attitude.

Atherio said he didn't like Azura, "Why don't you just go? You're not sick, are you? You're just pretending to get my brother's sympathy."

Azura turned to Atherio, "I'm a fan of him. She's the only little girl from the great gangster world. She's so sweet, too." Both of Azura's eyes sparkled.

"You're a girl yourself,"

Azura is upset with Atherio.

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A white sports car entered the courtyard of the Park family residence after two black cars behind it and stopped in front of the house.

Atherina was standing on the second floor, she was wearing a black dress in a white blazer. His gaze was fixed on the cars that had just arrived. Atherio who was standing next to him was also wearing a suit. Her normally flattened hair now looked neat.

Atherina looked at her watch which showed at 5 p.m. He steps downstairs with Atherio followed by Carlos, Min Hyuk, Ji Hoo, Victor, Gun Seok, Joon Ki, and Esteban.

Park gets out of his car, he steps into the house with his men. His steps came to a halt when he saw his two children with his seven confidants standing in front of him.

They all bowed their heads giving a respectful welcome to Park. The man nodded his head, they re-enforced.

Atherio said, "Welcome, Father." Park nodded as he stepped closer. Both of his hands moved to pat Atherio and Atherina on the shoulder.

"I want to see you guys grow up and wear this suit" Park said, noting the clothes her two children wore.

After that, they ate a special meal as a sign of welcoming the big master in the house that Park sat in the main seat, on the right left corner there is Atherina and Atherio. Seventh of his confidants also participated in the meal.

Actually they were a little awkward, because this was the first time they were sitting at one table with the big master Park.

Park let out a voice after finishing with the dish, "I got a lot of praise from our business partner, it's because of your hard work Atherina."

Atherina nodded respectfully, "It's thanks to Dad and Uncle-Uncle's help trust Dad."

Azura peeked out from the living room, she eavesdropped on their conversation in the dining room. He saw so many dishes on the table.

Everyone looked in the direction Park saw. Gun Seok got up from his seat, he stepped his foot and saw that there was Azura there.

Gun Seok looked at Atherina, the girl understood with Gun Seok's gaze. He nodded at Gun Seok. The man pulled Azura's arm and brought her before everyone in the dining room. Atherio looked at Atherina.

Park walked over to Azura, "Who are you? Why are you here?" Ask Park.

Azura glanced at Atherina, Azura smiled at Park, "You forgot? I'm your business partner."

Hearing Azura's reply, Park raised next to her eyebrows. "But I don't know you, which group are you from?" Ask Park.

Azura brushed off Gun Seok's hand, "Group of Snakes." Park was shocked in silence. He looked at Atherina who was looking down deeply.

"Atherina, tonight goes into my study."

At once Atherina raised her face to look at the father's back.

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Atherina entered her father's private room. He saw his father standing staring out the window, automatically turning his back to the door.

"Come on Atherina" Park said. Atherina put her foot out. "Close the door." Atherina came back to close the door. He took a breath and then exhaled.

Park turned to look at Atherina who was walking towards him with her head down. They stand facing.

"I don't blame you if you want to cooperate with other groups.I trust you.it doesn't matter if the snake group becomes our partner." Park touched his daughter's shoulder. Atherina did not dare to look at her father.

"But I don't want anyone who isn't a house person, to come to this house without my permission."

"I'm sorry, Dad.."

"Are you friends with that snake girl?" Ask Park. Atherina raised her face then shook her head.

"Can you explain it?" Ask Park. Atherina seemed to think, how to explain all that to her father.

Atherina seemed to think, if I said Azura had destroyed the meeting with Mr. Wu, I could have done something to Azura.

"No, you can punish me."

Atherio had been eavesdropping on their conversation from the outside. He leaned against the wall to hear what his father and brother were talking about inside.

"What do you want to say before I punish you?" Park then turned his back to Atherina. He picked up the cigar and lit the tip.

Atherina lowered her head, "I'm sorry I can't be a good daughter to you, Mr. Park." Atherina's voice shook and echoed in the room.

Atherio frowned, he brought his ear closer to the door to hear more clearly.

Park turns to see his daughter, he sucks his cigar and approaches Atherina.

"Some times I almost hurt your son. I really can't be who you want me to be, Mr. Park." Atherina shook her head slowly. Atherio was surprised and confused by his brother's statement.

Park tilted her head, "You hurt my heart by saying that, Atherina. I've considered you my own flesh and blood."

Atherio was wide-eyed at Park's words, he shook his head.

So.. so. sister Nana.. she... Not my brother?  Inner Atherio.

"Looking at you beating up those kids at the parlour, I remembered my old self. Since childhood, I would be angry if my pride was hurt." Park sucked his cigar, smoke billowing out of his mouth. "When you first came here, you said your promise.I believe you'll do it for me."

Atherina nodded, "I always remember my promise.I will protect Atherio Park with my own life."

Atherio was still eavesdropping, his eyes were round hearing the promise that had actually been spoken twice from his brother's mouth.

Atherio heard the sound of footsteps heading towards him. Immediately, he turned around to see who was coming, it turned out to be Ji Hoo.

Ji Hoo was about to let out his voice, but swiftly, Atherio smothered his mouth. "Ssttt, I need to talk to Uncle" whispered Atherio. Ji Hoo nodded his head. Atherio put his hand away from Ji Hoo. The two of them immediately left the place with a sneak.

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At the underground headquarters, Ji Hoo notices Atherio practicing hitting the samsak. His body was already drenched in sweat. The almost 9-year-old boy looked serious about training.

"Master, if you want to practice don't practice these nights, you can practice during the day."

Atherio ignored Ji Hoo's words, he still beat the samsak in front of him.

"Armghhhh!!!!"

Atherio threw his body on the floor. "Why Park is such a monster!" Shouting Atherio.

Ji Hoo looked around, "Master, don't be so loud, someone will hear."

"Why.." Atherio muttering.

Ji Hoo approached Atherio, giving him a bottle of mineral water that had been uncapped. Atherio got up and accepted. With one gulp, one bottle of water ran out in his swallow.

"What's really going on, sir? Why would you want to talk to me?" Ask Ji Hoo.

Atherio looked at Ji Hoo, "I want to ask you, Uncle. I'm sure, as your confidant, Uncle knows a lot about him."

Ji Hoo nodded in understanding, "I'll answer the question I know the answer to."

"Is it true. If Nana's sister is not the father's biological child?"

That question left Ji Hoo dumbfounded. He took his eyes off Atherio. Roughly, Atherio pulled the front of Ji Hoo's shirt.

"Tell me, Uncle."

Ji Hoo looked back at his master then nodded slowly. Atherio put his hand away from Ji Hoo. He rubbed his face and hair.

"Why did he leave his extremely dangerous responsibilities to someone else's child? Why not the one who is her real son?"

"Mr Park wants to protect you, which is why she adopted Ms. Atherina from the orphanage.."

"You mean, you want to protect me by using Nana's sister as a shield? That's cruel! He even has the right to fight father!"

"It's not that simple, sir."

"Shut up! I'm talking!" The screams of Atherio left Ji Hoo speechless in a thousand languages. It is not usual for Atherio to behave so to the older ones.

"I know what it's like if I'm in Nana's position.I'll definitely feel bound and burdened.I'll feel like my life is in danger when it comes to protecting someone.." Atherio imagined the face of Atherina who never stopped smiling for him.

"The smile was real to me. He never showed his wounds.."

Ji Hoo digested Atherio's speech. The boy turned to look at Ji Hoo. "Uncle, don't tell anyone I know about this."

Ji Hoo nodded his head.

"From now on I will protect Brother Nana. I will become a monster more frightening than both of them. I. love sister Nana.."

Ji Hoo is wide-eyed.

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