ATHERIO PARK [RELEASED]

Insanity & Obsession

"Disconnect existing relationships, do not build new relationships again. This is all you have now."

_Park Johan Armez

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In the classroom, So Yeon was reading a textbook. The girl breathed in the masculine scent that these few days longed for. He looked over, the handsome man was standing not far from him. Both of So Yeon's eyes shook looking at the figure she loved.

"Hem." Atherio sat on his bench. So Yeon immediately got up to Atherio.

"You okay?"

Atherio nodded, "No important announcement, right?"

So Yeon shook her head. He looked at Atherio who pulled out his book.

So Yeon hugged Atherio tightly, "Don't leave me."

Atherio rubbed So Yeon's hair gently, "I won't go."

"I love you, Atherio."

"Me too, So Yeon."

So Yeon smiled happily.

"So Yeon's.."

"So Yeon's.."

"So Yeon?" Atherio flicked his hand in front of So Yeon's dreamy face while smiling happily.

"So Yeon?"

The girl flinched. He turned his head towards Atherio while shaking his head to gather his consciousness. What a beautiful imagination.

"You okay?" Ask Atherio.

Did he ask me how I was? Ah, gladaaa!! So Yeon smiled happily. Atherio looked confused.

"Hey?"

So Yeon's eyebrows raised, "Ah, i. yes. I'm fine."

Without them noticing, Hye In noticed from the window. He clenched his hands in annoyance. "That idiot really didn't listen to me, just look what I'm going to do to you, bitch."

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Atherio opens the car door, but he sees Hye In running up to him. Atherio closed the car door again.

"Hi, Atherio." Hye In greeted Atherio with a beautiful smile. Atherio smiled, "Hi."

"I heard Atherina was in the hospital, can I see her?" Hye In asked with a worried expression.

Ah, how did he know? Is Uncle Ji Hoo right, they like stalking? What if Nana's sister gets angry because I brought her?  Inner Atherio wondered.

"Emm. alright," replied Atherio hesitantly. Hye In was still standing at the place she was. He understood the meaning of the thought of a girl like Hye In. Atherio opened the door for him.

"Thank you." Hye In blinked one eye while entering the car. Atherio shook his head slowly then entered as well.

During the trip, Hye In did not stop smiling because he felt happy to be in one car with Atherio. Moreover, the two of them sat side by side. Hye In approached and slowly melted her head onto Atherio's shoulder, making the man startled and slightly turn his head. Esteban who drove glanced at the rearview mirror and rolled his eyeballs.

Atherio saw So Yeon walking home. So Yeon on foot? His house, right, far away.

"Uncle, get the car." Esteban obeyed Atherio's orders. Hye In looked confused. He returned to his original position and saw the situation.

So Yeon's steps came to a halt, she turned her head as Atherio got out of the car and approached her. Hye In looks furious, she*** the end of her skirt.

"Why are you walking? You can come home with me."

So Yeon looked down, "I.."

"Come in, I happen to be going to the hospital to see my brother."

So Yeon's head suddenly lifted up looking at Atherio, "Sister Erina is sick?" Atherio nodded slowly. So Yeon turned to the car, precisely seeing Hye In who was staring at her beaveringly.

Esteban drove the car at moderate speed. Atherio sat beside him, while the two girls sat in the back seat with turned faces.

Arriving at the hospital, they headed to the VIP room where Atherina was. So Yeon and Hye In carry fruit parcels in their hands. Before arriving at the hospital, Atherio bought both parcels so that Atherina was not too upset because of the arrival of a stranger to him.

There were two guards in front of the ward. Esteban spoke briefly in a foreign language, then the three of them were allowed to enter.

A girl was lying there holding a beautiful white flower. He turned his head when he realized the whereabouts of the three people who were walking towards him.

"Good afternoon, Erina." Hye In suddenly hugged Atherina, making the girl astonished.

What's wrong with this guy? Is he acting like he's familiar with me?

Atherio and So Yeon looked at each other. Hye In let go of her embrace and cupped Atherina's face, "Why didn't you tell me you were sick? If I had known, I'd have come here to see you a long time ago."

Atherina moved her head, "I went to the hospital two days ago." Hye In paused for a moment then smiled, "This is proof of my concern." Atherina smiled stiffly.

So Yeon put the parcel to the table, "May Brother Erina recover quickly." The girl was polite. Atherina glanced at her sister then looked back at So Yeon with a small smile.

Atherina cleared her throat slowly, "Thank you, you two have already visited me."

"I'll ask Esteban's uncle to drive you home" Atherio said. Hye In turned towards Atherio, "That fast? I still miss Erina." Hye In showed her sweet face.

Atherina raised her eyebrows next to Hye In's behavior, I beg you, go!

Atherio shook his head, "My brother needs a break, Uncle Esteban will take you." So Yeon nodded. The two girls left Atherio and Atherina.

Silent.

Atherio took a chair and sat by the bed. She looked at her brother intensely. Atherina also looked at her sister with an unreadable expression.

"Have your situation improved? Is this room comfortable for you?" Ask Atherio gently. Atherina smiled as she turned her eyes to the window.

"It's a VIP room" Atherina replied briefly. Atherio gently rubbed his sister's hair. Atherina felt a little uncomfortable with Atherio's attitude, but she did not react because she did not want to hurt her sister's feelings.

"There's something I want to say" Atherio said. Atherina nodded, "Me too."

"Then, say."

"You go first."

Silent.

"I know, you're not my brother." Atherio's words did not make Atherina surprised at all, as if she had already predicted it.

Atherio again said, "So, there's no reason to blame my feelings for you."

The girl closed her eyes for a moment, then looked at the two gray beads belonging to Atherio, "Your feelings will not last long against me. Your feelings come about because we're together often. So, you have a great affection for me."

"That's different.."

"Rio, believe me. Love in adolescence like this is not eternal. As time goes by, you will slowly forget this feeling."

Atherio did not want to argue with his brother, he is currently ill. He did not want to worsen Atherina's condition.

"Sister wants to say something, right? Say."

Atherina massaged her forehead, "Please promise, you won't get angry."

Atherio folded both hands in front of the chest, "I don't want to promise. If you say that, I'm becoming more and more convinced that what you're about to say is something that's not fun for me."

Atherina nodded, "I will go to Japan, as soon as possible."

Atherio looked at his older brother with a look of disbelief, "What's this?"

"Look, I have to do it. It won't be long, I'll be back in Korea when everything's okay."

"Is this also my father's order?"

Atherina hesitated. Atherio ruffled his hair in frustration, "I guess, only our family is living an abnormal life." The man stood up and left the room. Atherina melted her head comfortably.

Meanwhile, a loud slap landed on Azura's face. Azokka did it, "Bas stupid, what are you doing?! Good thing they didn't attack us!"

Azura scolded, "They won't attack, the defense is very weak."

"They have a secret army, we can't underestimate them!" Azokka. Azura spat irritatedly. Azokka snorted while rushing out.

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Atherio sat alone in the school garden. He sat on a chair with his body comfortably leaning. His head looked up at the clear sky. Someone sitting beside him, Atherio turned his head. It turned out that So Yeon was smiling warmly at him.

"They said I was like an ugly germ that kept following you."

Atherio scolded, "Don't listen."

"But I think they're right. I'm just a shitty girl."

Silent.

"Really, right?"

Silent.

"How do you think I am?" Ask So Yeon. Atherio changed his sitting position to lean forward. "You're a good person, maybe some people misjudged you."

"Are you going to get mad. If I say. a-I like you?" Atherio looked at So Yeon. The girl who had blushed her face bowed deeply.

Atherio smiled wryly, "Then I'll say, you've liked the wrong person." So Yeon is injured hearing Atherio's reply. The man got up from his seat and walked away. So Yeon stared at Atherio's wide back which was very difficult to reach.

"See you in class" said Atherio.

A pair of eyes were watching them. I eavesdroped on that conversation.

As the lesson began, Atherio looked back. So Yeon's stool is empty. The girl had not returned since the first break.

Atherio spoke to his own mind, did I say something wrong? I know he must be hurt by my words, but it's better.

I can't possibly have a relationship with anyone, especially So Yeon. I just appreciate his kindness.

After all, I love Atherina.

Atherio was stunned, he rose forward. The teacher looked, "What's wrong?" Atherio bowed, "Excuse me, I'm going to the toilet."

Teacher nodded.

In the bathroom, though,

So Yeon falls head over heels driven by Hye In and her friends.

"How did it feel after expressing your feelings to her? Shame, right?" Hye In asked in a soft tone.

So Yeon bowed.

"I'm sure, after this Atherio will hate you and stay away from you. You're so disgusting!" The girl doused So Yeon's body with foul-smelling water. So Yeon screamed and cried. Hye In's friends laughed at her.

"Why do this? Isn't that your command?" So Yeon asked with a trembling voice.

　

　

Hye In looked at So Yeon intently, "Atherio is sitting alone in the garden. You have to say you like it."

So Yeon shook her head, "But.."

"Or.." Hye In placed her hand on So Yeon's neck as if to strangle.

"Quick! Then you'll be safe!" Snapping Hye In. So Yeon immediately ran.

　

　

"But I still want to destroy you, even if not by killing you." Hye In laughed wickedly. So Yeon shook her head, "Have you come this far for loving someone?"

Hye In grabbed So Yeon's hair, "It's not love. It's obsession." So Yeon grimaced in pain. Hye In and her friends take So Yeon to the roof and push her to fall from the roof of the three-story building.

So Yeon kept holding onto Hye In, "Don't do this, I beg you."

"Stop!"

All eyes are on the source of the sound. Atherio. So Yeon shook her head, "Atherio! Help me!"

Hye In snorted, she pushed So Yeon. Atherio immediately approached them.

"Yeah!!!" So Yeon shouted. Atherio pulls So Yeon and Hye In. So Yeon who almost fell reflex pulled the Atherio shirt to tear.

So Yeon was surprised to see Atherio's perfectly sculpted stomach.

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So Yeon who had changed clothes sat next to Atherio who was wearing a jacket. They were both in Jang Hun's room.

"I've seen Hye In. Actually he has a mental disorder."

So Yeon was stunned, while Atherio had no expression at all. Jang Hun looked at Atherio, "I see, being the idol of the girls is a little burdensome for you. I think it would be better if you went to school in a special place for men."

So Yeon was stunned, she turned to Atherio.

At the Park residence,

Atherina poured warm tea into the cup. For a moment he inhaled his scent then gulped it down slowly. Azokka sat across the table.

"I feel good to see you recover and return home" Azokka said. Atherina turned her head slightly, "Thank you for visiting."

"I regret Azura's actions, I hope this doesn't continue. I will make amends for what he did" Azokka said.

"We'll have an official meeting tomorrow, how about it?" Ask Atherina. Azokka seemed to think and then nodded.

After that, Azokka said goodbye with his men. Not long after, Atherio came home with a flat expression. Atherina turned, "Rio?"

Atherio turned his head towards his brother, he approached and sat down beside Atherina.

Atherina poured warm tea into a new cup and gave it to Atherio, "I heard, what do you think?"

Atherio received it, in one sip of the warm tea. "According to Brother, what should I do?"

Atherina grumbled, "Why answer the question with a question?"

"I just want to hear your opinion."

"My opinion? Emm. It's that easy they distract you." Atherina opened her sister's jacket to Atherio's surprise. Atherina saw her sister's uniform being torn off. He touched the belly of his sister's box.

Atherio grimaces. Atherina frowned, "Those girls?"

"So Yeon almost fell down, she pulled my shirt," Atherio replied honestly. Atherina raised both eyebrows, "Is she valuable to you?"

"I just appreciate it, I sympathize with him."

"Can he misinterpret your concern, Hye In turned out to have a mental disorder for a long time, lest.."

"So Yeon isn't crazy, brother."

To Atherina, Atherio's remarks sounded like he was defending So Yeon.

Atherina called someone with her cell phone, "Aunt Ha Yeon, come here. My sister is hurt."

Atherio looked resentfully at his older brother who hung up the phone, "Sister, this is a small wound."

"Not just this wound, I need to check the contents of your head as well. Don't let Hye In's mental illness rub off on you." Atherina went up the stairs.

Atherio rubbed his face rough.

Atherina stopped on the first rung of the stairs. He glanced at his sister, "Tomorrow there will be an important announcement at our headquarters, so tonight I'll talk to you." Atherina walked back.

"Is this about your departure to Japan?"

Atherina's feet stopped stepping, she glanced back at her sister, "We're talking tonight."

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July 27th, 2019

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