ATHERIO PARK [RELEASED]

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"It's never going to be the same again. And that's what killing me."

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Atherio is busy with his duties as the new leader in the group. While the position of Atherina became equivalent to Ji Hoo. After finishing his first meeting as sole leader, Atherio climbed the stairs to his room. He had to pass through Atherina's room. Accidentally, Atherina's voice spoke to someone. Atherio was curious, he drew closer to the door of Atherina's slightly open room. She saw Atherina sitting on her bed calling someone.

".. yes."

"..."

"I need your help."

"..."

"Well, I'll close." Atherina ended her call.

Who's Nana's sister calling? Inner Atherio. The man immediately went to the room because he did not want to be caught eavesdropping on his brother's conversation.

While time passes. Not felt, the time of Atherina's departure to Japan is getting closer.

Atherina sits on the school park bench alone. He saw that there were many butterflies that perched on the beautiful flowers in the school garden. Atherina felt a burden beside her, she turned to So Yeon.

"So Yeon?"

The girl looked down inside, "I-iya, sister."

"What's wrong?" Ask Atherina.

"I. I. I want to leave this for Atherio." So Yeon gave A letter to Atherina. The girl accepted it and briefly looked at the letter.

So Yeon got up and bowed, "Sorry to trouble you, thank you." The girl passed away leaving Atherina.

"Is this a love letter?" Atherina kept the letter in her jacket pocket. He turned his head to the side and was stunned to find that handsome face was watching him at such a close distance. Atherina immediately rolled back her face.

"You! Surprise me, you suck!" Atherina grumbled as she touched her chest in surprise.

The man who turned out to be Han Gun smiled amusedly, "So, when are you going to move to Japan?"

"Why indeed?"

"I'm also moving to Japan."

Atherina frowned confusedly, "What are you moving for?"

"You called my sister and said you needed her help. My sister doesn't have any free time in Japan, so she told me to move to Japan to help you."

Atherina nodded in understanding.

Han Gun leaned his body against the park chair, "Is that how much you feel about Atherio? To the extent that you want to do all this." Both of his eyes closed feeling the warmth of the morning sun.

Atherina stared straight as if she was laughing, "In addition to orders from Mr. Park, this is also my wish."

Han Gun turned his head, "You know? You're just going to waste your youth. You'll be sorry."

Atherina let out a slow breath, "Only Atherio do I have. He's my brother, my family. I've been ready since Mr. Park brought me to that house. I'm just like you, I don't have a family. No one wants me in this world. But, Atherio is different.he really makes me feel recognized."

Han Gun digested Atherina's speech. He was touched by the girl's words. Han Gun confirmed his sitting position and rubbed Atherina's back, "I understand how you feel."

Atherina glared in annoyance, "Don't touch me."

"Why indeed?" Han Gun had a stupid expression.

Atherina turned Han Gun's hand backwards making the man grimace in pain. Atherina hit Han Gun on the back, "I told you not to touch me!"

"Ouch! Yes. yes! Unhand me!"

Meanwhile, Atherio is focusing on studying in his class. There were no women in that class. There were no female teachers at the school. Atherio feels more comfortable at his new school. But he remembered Christian.

After school, Atherio asks the driver to pass through Chris' house. Atherio saw a car in front of his friend's house. Outside the house there was no one.

There may be a guest in his house, Inner Atherio.

The black car stopped in Park's courtyard. Atherio got out of the car. He entered his house. There's Atherina playing on her phone.

"Sister,"

Atherina turned, "Have you come home?" Atherio nodded as he threw his body onto the sofa and melted his head into Atherina's lap.

"How was it today?"

"Nothing is impressive, but it feels more comfortable and quiet."

"Good."

Silent.

All that was heard was the sound of music from the game on Atherina's phone.

"Sister," Atherio's voice echoed. "Hem?"

"Tomorrow Brother went to Japan?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Hem."

"Why indeed?"

"If anything happens, call me."

"Yes." Yeah."

Silent.

Atherina remembered something, "Oh yes, there is someone who entrusted this to you." Atherina reached into the pocket of her jacket and gave So Yeon a letter to Atherio.

"From who?"

"So Yeon."

Atherio. The curious Atherina approached, they looked at each other and read the letter.

For Atherio, though,

How are you, Atherio? 

Hope you're comfortable at your new school. 

Oh yeah, a lot of women have been asking about you all this time. They regret your move. Not just them, Christian asked me. She was sad because you didn't tell her you were going to change schools. 

Thank you for being a good classmate, and sorry for always bothering you. I also feel guilty because I feel that your move was due to my fault.

I hope we can meet at another time.

Classmates,

So Yeon

Atherio and his brother looked at each other. Atherina returned to her original position while clearing her throat slowly. Atherio glanced at his brother for a moment.

Atherina pressed the pause on her phone and looked at Atherio, "It seems, she cares about you so much."

The man again melted his head into Atherina's lap, "I'd rather you're the only person in the world who cares about me."

Atherina rolled her eyes, "Don't you think she likes you like the rest of the girls?"

"I don't know, I hope he doesn't like me."

"Why?"

"Because I just like you."

"I don't want to. I'm not guilty of loving women, am I?"

They look at each other. Atherina brought her face closer and Atherio froze. The girl whispered a sentence into her sister's ear, "I'm older than you."

Atherina immediately went to make Atherio's head fall asleep on the sofa. The man chuckled slightly at his brother's behavior, "I do like you because you're older than me."

The Incheon Airport,

Ji Hoo's team bowed as Atherina and Atherio got out of the car. They were both in one umbrella because of the more and more rain spots that night.

The cars that drove Atherina drove away. There are Atherina and Atherio.

"Is there anything you want to say before I leave?" Ask Atherina.

"My heart is beating fast" said Atherio. "You must be cold." Atherina tightened the white jacket that Atherio wore.

"My heart is like this because you're leaving me." Atherina was saddened to hear Atherio's words. He looked up at his tall sister.

"I told you, it won't be long. The important thing is, we didn't lose communication, yeah." Atherina cupped Atherio's face. "Oh yeah, when I'm not around, you don't whine, yeah. Don't overwhelm the people around you."

Atherio seemed to think, "I'll control the situation well." Atherina nodded in spirit.

"Emm.. May I ask you something?" Ask Atherio. "What's that?" Atherina looked at Atherio.

Atherio scratched his non-itchy nape, "I want Sister Nana to kiss me." Atherina immediately shook her head, "No-no." The girl remembered the last time what happened.

"Didn't you want to grant a last wish before we part?" Atherio showing his *puppy*eyes. Atherina rolled her eyeballs. He rubbed his sister's hair, "Close."

The man lowered his head to be reached by his brother. Atherina was slightly on her tiptoes and gently peeked at Atherio's forehead. Slowly both of Atherio's eyes closed feeling the warmth of the kiss from the girl he loved. The cold night was warmer. Atherina looked at her sister, "Take care of yourself, yes."

Atherio remembered his father's last words. Atherina patted her sister's cheek, "Goodbye." The girl passed by as she rubbed her cheeks moistened by the clear circles emanating from her eyes.

"Sir Nana." The girl's steps stopped. He had absolutely no intention of turning around as his tears were flowing more and more. The girl did not want to show her sorrow to Atherio.

"Don't say goodbye, say bye" Atherio said. Atherina smiled as she wiped her tears. He turned around and waved his hand, "See you, I love you, Rio."

Both of Atherio's eyebrows shot up, he also waved his hand seeing his brother enter the airport. "I love you, Brother Nana."

　

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Ji Hoo glanced at Gun Seok who was sipping his coffee. "Gun Seok," call Ji Hoo. The man looked, "What?"

"I want to know, who were the two bodyguards of Miss Atherina in Japan?"

"They're the best of the special forces, they never make the slightest mistake when getting a mission. Why why?"

"No, I'm just a little worried that there are only two people with him. Does that guarantee Miss Atherina's safety?"

Gun Seok grinned, "For 25 years I've taken care of special forces, do you doubt me?"

"No, I don't doubt you. I trust you so much. We used to be from the special forces. Is this part of Mr Park's plan?" Ji Hoo asked again.

"I don't know either. It seems, Miss Atherina made plans of her own."

Joon Ki and Carlos walk past them both. The two men looked. "Well, you're better, okay?" Joon Ki smiled mischievously. Carlos withstood his laughter.

Gun Seok took off his shoes, "You're this! Comehere! I'm gonna hit your ass!" Shouting while lifting up his shoes. Joon Ki immediately ran over while laughing.

Ji Hoo chuckled softly, "Basic doesn't know himself. He also fought with Esteban a lot."

"It could be crazy of me" grumbled Gun Seok while reusing his shoes. Ji Hoo stuffed both of his hands into his pocket.

"I can also go crazy if I keep doing this, but I find it fun to be with you guys for so long. I feel like my gloomy childhood can be replaced with crazy friends like you" Ji Hoo said.

Gun Seok rolled his eyeballs, "Whatever."

Esteban who was carrying the bag entered the headquarters. He looked towards Gun Seok and Ji Hoo who were talking. Gun Seok glared sharply at him. Esteban immediately turned his attention to Ji Hoo.

"money." Esteban patted the bag on his back. "Let me see" said Ji Hoo. Esteban opened his bag containing American dollars. Esteban brought his face closer and inhaled the smell of money from the bag. Ji Hoo and Gun Seok looked at each other.

"Look very good at the smell.."

Gun Seok pushed Esteban's head into the bag. The man averted his eyes, "Eat it if you think it smells good." Gun Seok passed. Ji Hoo laughed heartily at that. Esteban did not want to change his position. Ji Hoo patted Esteban on the head and then passed too.

"Aaaahh.. *I love mone*y."

"Don't eat the money yourself, or you'll die" Ji Hoo said as he opened a large safe in a special room. There are many different currencies inside the safe. Esteban pulled his head out of the bag making some of the dollars fall scattered to the floor.

"Am I not allowed to taste it?" Esteban grumbled while carrying the bag to Ji Hoo and Gun Seok. Carlos shook his head while smiling at Esteban's childish behavior. Joon Ki stuck out his tongue at Esteban.

"What you!" Esteban raised his hand to look at Joon Ki. While Joon Ki increasingly wants to be attached to Esteban.

"You guys, stop!" Carlos earns Esteban and Joon Ki. "Awww it hurts, know!" Esteban patted Carlos's hand. Likewise with Joon Ki who tried to release Carlos' hand from his ear.

Ji Hoo and Gun Seok are busy putting the money in the safe. Min Hyuk and Victor entered the room. The five men inside looked over.

"Mr Atherio wants to have a surprise meeting with everyone tonight" Min Hyuk said.

"Everyone?" Joon Ki asked who had freed his unfortunate ear from Carlos.

Victor nodded, "Yes, we and the rest."

Carlos and Ji Hoo looked at each other. Esteban punched Carlos in the hand for not letting go of his ear, "My ear!" Min Hyuk and Victor's attention was diverted to him. Carlos was surprised and immediately released Esteban who immediately rubbed his reddened ears.

Gun Seok closed the safe, "Of course, there will definitely be many meetings after this. We've just had a single leader, there will be a lot of new changes to talk about."

"Ah, why did you put all the money in? Which part?" Esteban protested against Gun Seok. While Joon Ki picked up the money scattered.

"You are, our pay is already huge. But, you're still thinking about money!" Gun Seok kicked Esteban's ass. Carlos and Min Hyuk let out a long sigh looking at the behavior of his partner.

"You want some money?" Ji Hoo reached into his pants pocket. Esteban immediately approached the team leader. The man gave some won sheets to Esteban.

"Thank you, Ji Hoo! You are the best leader!" Esteban hugged Ji Hoo. "Armgh! Unhand me! Disgust you!"

Joon Ki who was putting dollars in his pants pocket immediately approached Ji Hoo, "Why is only Esteban given money? I want to." too."

"You took it off the floor. You think I didn't see it." Ji Hoo pats Joon Ki on the forehead. "That's different, I'm just saving money that's almost wasted." Joon Ki rubbed his forehead.

Ji Hoo rubbed his face roughly, "These you guys. Esteban, split the money between the two with Joon Ki."

Instantly the pleased expression on Esteban's face faded, changing with an annoyed expression, "That's not fair!"Joon Ki cheered happily.

Ji Hoo pointed to Joon Ki, "You too, the money you took on the floor, split the two with Esteban." Joon Ki frowned and Esteban cheered.

"Yes! Let's buy something!" Esteban embraces Joon Ki and immediately steps away.

"Where are you going?" Ask Ji Hoo. They turned around and replied in unison, "Buying something."

Carlos folds both hands in front of the chest, "You forgot? Sudden meeting."

Joon Ki and Esteban look at each other, "Aaarrggghh nooo!"

Gun Seok shook his head lazily looking at the horrifying drama in front of him. He muttered to himself, "How can Mr. Park recruit those two idiots into our group."

Carlos nodded in agreement, "You spoil them too much, Ji Hoo."

"Why do you blame me? I just want the two of them to shut up and get along," Ji Hoo stomped like a worm. Min Hyuk and Victori looked at each other.

Carlos looked up, "Lord, save me from these people."

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August 19th, 2019

Ucu Irna Marhamah's