ATHERIO PARK [RELEASED]

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Chris and So Yeon sat facing each other. The girl looked down feeling guilty for Chris for spilling hot noodle sauce into her hands.

"I'm sorry" So Yeon's great-grandson, I don't know how many times she's said that. So Yeon did not dare to look at Chris, her head bowed deeply.

Chris shook his hand, "That's it, it's okay."

"You're Atherio's friend?" So Yeon asked without daring to raise her face.

Chris frowned and nodded his head, "Yes, you can say that."

So Yeon fell silent, she did not know what to say anymore. She is not a girl who likes to talk especially if she is with a man.

"You like Atherio, huh?" Chris asked as he stared fixedly at the girl in front of him.

So Yeon was stunned to hear Chris question. He looked up at Atherio, "A-is..be-so visible?"

Chris put on an expression thinking, "Emm, I think so."

"I'm.." So Yeon's cheeks were flushed like tomatoes. The girl immediately lowered her head because she was caught liking Atherio.

Chris chuckles to make So Yeon again raise her face, "It's okay, I can keep a secret." Chris smiled warmly making So Yeon feel at ease.

After the learning hours of the day ended, all Senior High School students returned to their homes, including Atherio and Atherina.

The two of them returned home with serious expressions. There was no fatigue at all emanating from their faces.

Atherina rushed up the stairs, "After lunch, we're going to headquarters, I want to announce something."

Atherio rolled his eyes, he saw Min Hyuk standing by the stairs. The man bowed when Atherina passed him.

Atherio frowned.

One year ago, Atherio and Atherina decided to build a new headquarters on top of the underground headquarters. The headquarters was made a place to transact with colleagues or customers. The base was named Athema. Today, Atherio and Atherina are standing in front of their members. Not only were members of Park's group, but there were also colleagues from other groups present. It was an open meeting between members of the group who worked together.

Atherio started the conversation without making small talk, "Alright, I'm happy when you're all present at this place.."

Everyone present in the room clapped for the double leader of Park's group. Azura who was wearing a hoodie clapped her spirit hand with her group.

Atherio continued, "my sister, Atherina Park, wants to announce something important." Atherio nodded at Atherina.

Atherina nodded her head then drew closer to the loudspeaker, "Good afternoon everyone, thank you for coming to this meeting. I want to announce that from now on, all doors and gates that have been closed for a long time will be reopened. We'll all be in direct contact with outsiders, everything will be well under control."

The room became rumbling due to the sound of applause from the people present.

After the brief open meeting was over, Atherio and Atherina returned home. The two of them were sitting on a chair that was a seat for two leaders.

Atherio was working on a math problem he had forgotten. He works by searching for sources via the internet. Both of his eyes moved looking at the computer screen.

While Atherina was silent while watching her sister. "Why not work with a group friend with you?" Ask Atherina.

Atherio turned his head for a while, "So Yeon has already worked on some matters, the rest are just useless people." Atherio returned to his duties.

Atherina nodded in understanding. Min Hyuk knocked on the door of the room which was already wide open. Atherio and Atherina.

"What's up, Uncle?" Ask Atherina. Min Hyuk entered the room, "Azokka wants to see you."

Atherio and Atherina looked at each other.

In a special room to meet with clients, Atherina is seen sitting opposite Azokka. There Min Hyuk and Carlos stood beside Atherina who was always loyal to her side.

Azokka started the conversation, "I want to thank you, Miss Atherina."

Atherina frowned confusedly, "Why thank you?"

Azokka smiled happily, "I feel that my sister's mental state is getting better after knowing you, she's like finding her identity that was lost."

Atherina felt Azokka's gratitude was too much. All this time he had not considered Azura a friend, he had only considered her an ordinary person. Atherina only felt sorry for Azura. The woman was free to enter the Park residence due to her brother's status who was the leader of the snake group in collaboration with Atherina and Atherio. Azokka's group has been a big help in the progress of Park's dark business lately.

Azokka scratched her non-itchy head, "His nature changed when our mother was gone, she became a little deviant."

Atherina frowned, "Actually I don't understand what you're talking about, Mr. Azokka, let's just say that what I did was a good thing you think it's something that I feel grateful for as well as for our cooperation."

Azokka digested Atherina's words which were difficult to understand in her opinion. However, he did not want to look ridiculous, "Alright, I have to go back to headquarters."

The two of them stood up from their seats and bowed as respect. Min Hyuk escorted the group to the front of the house. Atherina stepped her feet towards the large window in the room. He saw the big building that belonged to his late father.

Atherina closed her eyes for a moment, "Park J. A. The group can still run even if it changes leaders for a while. That's because Atherio is very young to take care of it. I'm tired, Uncle Carlos."

Carlos looked down at his nona. He understood that too great a burden was being carried alone by a young girl like Atherina.

"When will Atherio grow up? Waiting until he's 24 is a long time." Atherina looked up at the building again.

"A fall is coming soon, Miss."

Carlos' words left Atherina confused, having nothing to do with what she was talking about.

After a while Atherina thought, she finally remembered. "really? This fall of the year comes early" murmured Atherina.

Meanwhile, Atherio was packing his books into a bag. His gaze was unintentionally fixed on the calendar stuck on the wall of his room.

"Ah, so this month is over." Atherio tore up the calendar whose moon ran out. He threw the paper into a trash can in the corner of the room.

His gaze was back on the calendar, his smile cracking. "Tomorrow my birthday, what gift do I ask for, huh?'

Atherio seemed to think, "Ah, unfortunately he was always late when saying happy birthday to me."

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Starting in the morning, Atherio opened his eyes for a moment as he slowly blinked. His hand grabbed his watch from the table and put it in a closed-eye state.

Atherio rubbed his eyes and saw his watch set. "Jam 8, today is Sunday. ah, my brother really has no intention of wishing me a happy birthday."

He took off his watch again and kept it to its original place.

Atherio got up to the bathroom. A few minutes later, the handsome man came out of the bathroom dressed in a clean house.

It had been his habit since childhood, he would wear clothes in the bathroom and wear them after bathing. He doesn't like it when his wet body is exposed to the air outside the bathroom.

"Come in" said Atherio. The door opened, entering Atherina with a small pink cupcake in her hand. Do not forget there is a matching candle on top of the cupcake.

With a sweet smile, Atherina walked over to Atherio who had a small laugh seeing her brother's whereabouts.

"Happy birthday, Riorio!" Atherina gives the cupcake in her hand to Atherio.

Atherio accepted it and noticed the small cupcake. "Geez, you really picked the right birthday cake. Very effective."

Atherina chuckled, "Sweet as you are. You're 17 now, grow up quickly."

Atherio rolled his eyeballs and blew out the candles and ate the cake. Don't forget he's feeding Atherina.

"I don't understand why it's always too late to say happy birthday to me." He heard half asking.

"Today who was the first to wish you a happy birthday?" Ask Atherina.

Atherio tilted his head, "Of course you, I ignored all the letters that came to me first, I didn't come out of the room to not meet anyone else before you.. it was on purpose so I could get your first birthday from you."

Atherina smiled, "You want to know why?"

"Of course," Atherio replied quickly.

"Did you remember, when every time I said happy birthday to you?" Ask Atherina again.

"I think it's always at this hour." Atherio looked at his watch.

Atherina nodded quickly, "That means I wish you a birthday at the right time."

He seemed to think while digesting his brother's speech. Atherio still did not understand what his brother meant.

Atherina gave a small laugh at the confused look that emanated on her sister's face. "You were born at 8:14:33. I think your age will increase at the same time every year. So, I'll just say happy birthday when you're even at that hour."

Atherio digested her brother's words and then he flicked his finger, "I understand now, I think Big Brother is right. Why do people always say happy birthday at 12pm?"

Atherina seemed to think, "They count by date, I think so."

Atherio nodded in understanding then he looked at his brother, "Can I now ask for my gift from you?"

"Gift? Oh yeah, of course, what gift do you want?" Ask Atherina.

Atherio looked at his brother and then cleared his throat, "I want you to kiss me."

Actually Atherina was surprised to hear his sister's request, but she hid her surprise. He still thought it was a reasonable request from a sister considering they were indeed very close. Atherina rubbed her sister's hair, she needed to tiptoe to kiss her sister's higher cheeks. Atherina would kiss her sister's cheek, but Atherio quickly turned to her and their lips were united. Both of Atherina's eyes widened, Atherio held Atherina's head back from evading her. Their views meet. Atherina pushed her sister's field chest firmly. Atherina stayed away, she looked at her sister with a look of disbelief. Atherina touched her lips. This was the first kiss for both Atherina and Atherio.

"Dad said, kissing is only for loved ones. Doesn't Brother want to kiss me?"  Little Atherio's words were still ringing in Atherina's ears.

"I love you, Brother."

Atherio's words left Atherina dumbfounded. He did not want to see Atherio's face, he shook his head. Actually Atherina was aware of Atherio's feelings for a long time. However, he thought it was impossible. But, today Atherio said it directly.

"It's wrong, it's wrong. What are you doing? What are you talking about? I'm your brother!" Atherina looked at Atherio. Both of his eyes were shaking.

"I don't know, for sure I love you." Atherio replied casually without feeling any guilt at all.

Atherina shook her head and passed while grumbling, "It's crazy."

Atherio caught up with his sister, he pulled Atherina's hand, "Sister, I'm not messing around."

Atherina turned around and brushed her sister's hand away, "I know, but you're. arrggh.."

Atherio again grabbed his brother's hand, "What's wrong with me liking women? I'm old enough."

"I'm your sister" Atherina said.

"After what did you do to me? Taking care of me all this time, taking care of me lovingly, caring for me, loving me, protecting me, doing anything for me. That's because you love me too." Atherio continues to argue.

"I did it because you're my brother, and I'm your brother."

"Are you really my real brother?"

Atherina mute a thousand languages. His gaze became empty. Atherio realizes that his words have hurt Atherina's feelings.

Gently, Atherio held both of his brother's shoulders. "I'm sorry."

Atherina pushed Atherio's chest then turned to leave, but she was surprised to see Carlos and Ji Hoo staring at them with their mouths open.

Atherina's body froze instantly. Atherio turned his gaze as if nothing had happened.

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Atherio opened the mail envelope piled up on his desk. A few days ago, the letter filled the mailbox in front of his house. All these are birthday wishes from people who love it. Atherio rolled his eyes bored. She is grateful for not having a social media account. If he had it, it would have been full. Atherio kept all those letters in a drawer. He will continue reading it later. Atherio threw his body onto the bed. Her lickers touched her red lips. Their sweet smile on her lips.

"When can I kiss her again?"

The main doorbell rang indicating that a guest was coming. Atherio got up and looked at the wide window of his room. There is a black car that used to pick up Chris when he came home from school. Atherio was aghast, how could his friend come without telling? That would be a problem for him. Atherina will be angry. He immediately went down the stairs to meet his friend. Chris constantly pressed the bell with a cheerful expression. She can't wait to see her birthday friend. There was a medium-sized box in his hand. The door opened, Atherina opened it. Chris smiled sweetly at Atherina, greeted with a confused expression that was clearly imprinted on Atherina's face.

"Hello, Brother."

"Ah, yes, who are you, huh?"

"I'm Christian Lee, his friend Atherio.. Is Atherio home?"

A fella? Atherio has friends?

Atherio came down the stairs, surprised to see his brother who had opened the door for Christian. Chris saw Atherio's whereabouts, he waved his hand. Atherio smiled stiffly as he returned a wave of Chris' hand.

Atherina turned to her sister who was standing at the end of the stairs. Atherio also looked at him.

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July 21, 2019

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