ATHERIO PARK [RELEASED]

Hope & Waiting

Four years later,

Seoul, South Korea.

　

　

Company building named Park J. A. Groups are filled with people. Some of them are media crews who will cover the news about the return of Park Johan Armez's son from America, Atherio Park.

Several cars were stopped in front of the building. Instantly the place was filled with camera blitz. The door of one of the black sports cars opened. A tall man in a neat suit got out of the car. His sturdy face looks so manly with beautiful lip and nose sculptures. Those sunglasses covered his pair of eagle eyes. Before the reporters approached, some bodyguards protected their master with a predetermined distance. As if no one should touch her even a little.

Some of them started asking questions.

"Mr Atherio, is it true that you came back from America to avoid the law?"

"Sir, are you really a gangster?"

"Sir, what do you think of the photos circulating in the media about the sale of the weapon?"

"Master, can we have an explanation?"

Atherio did not answer them, even by looking at it not. He kept looking straight and walked on as if there was no one in front of him. The man gave the code to his bodyguards with a flick of his finger.

They bowed and blocked journalists who were still trying to get answers from Atherio.

Meanwhile, Atherio enters his father's study. He pulled the curtain to see the view of Seoul city that he had left behind for 4 years. The man could not see his house from the building. Too many new buildings were built. In the past, Atherio could see his house from the building, and vice versa. He could also see his father's company building from his home. Now everything's changed. After returning from America, he immediately came to the place.

When Atherio turned around, the muzzle of the gun was on his forehead. A little surprised, as he was unaware of the presence of others in the room.

The man in the hat in front of him who was holding the gun smiled cynically, "Just get here, Atherio." The manly voice sounded familiar to Atherio. He looked at the police uniform attached to the body of the man in front of him.

Atherio tilted his head, "Hurry up, Christian." Atherio's baritone voice echoed in the room.

"Stop being a gangster and make your way," the man said as he looked up at Atherio. That handsome guy is Chris. Atherio opened his glasses revealing his sharp eagle eyes, "Go from here, or I'll report you to the police. You've infiltrated and pointed a gun at me."

"Which police do you mean? What are you doing so they're gonna cover up your crimes?" Ask Chris. Atherio kicked Chris in the hand. His gun went up. They're puffing. When the gun falls, Atherio will catch it. However, Chris brushed aside Atherio's hand and he managed to hold back his gun in its original position.

Atherio rolled his eyeballs, "You're so great."

"I've arrested several members of the group you've been working with. They are now in prison. You'll catch up with them. I'm not gonna catch you now. There's someone I need to catch before you do" Chris said, holding his gun back. He stared at Atherio sharply then passed.

　

　

Atherio closed his eyes with twitching brows, "Where are you going? The exit is there." Atherio pointed the opposite way. Chris returned and followed the direction Atherio had pointed to.

　

　

"So I went through there," said Chris.

　

　

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Atherio drives his own sports car. He's heading to his house. There were several cars behind him that followed Atherio. They are Ji Hoo, Carlos, Victor, Gun Seok, Min Hyuk, Joon Ki, and Esteban.

　

　

Arriving at the Park residence, Atherio immediately received a welcome from all the servants. They bowed respectfully as their master returned after all this time.

　

　

The butler smiled warmly, "Welcome, Mr. Atherio Park."

　

　

"Thank you, you've been working well." After saying that, Atherio passed by to see the state of his home. Nothing has changed. Atherio was comfortable when he got to the house. He saw a picture frame of his father and mother that was still attached in its original place.

　

　

He approached and bowed his body for a long time. When he got up, he saw one by one his parents.

　

　

"I'm home. There are a lot of things I got in America. There are a lot of things that I have done while there. New things for me."

Outer, though,

　

　

"Aaaahhh," Esteban's sigh hugging the power pole in front of Park's house made Joon Ki and Min Hyuk look at each other.

　

　

"What's wrong with you, Esteban?" Gerrutu Joon Ki's. Esteban did not want to change his position, "I miss Koreaaaa. Aaahh, it seems that I have really arrived at rumaaahh."

　

　

Min Hyuk shook his head slowly at the silly behavior of his colleague. Ji Hoo and Gun Seok approached the three of them.

　

　

"What's wrong with this kid?" Gun Seok asked who was astonished to see Esteban's strange attitude. "He drunk?" Ask Ji Hoo.

　

　

Joon Ki scratched his nape, "I think the American weather is not suitable for him. When he got back here, he was like this."

　

　

Ji Hoo pulled Esteban who did not let go of the power pole, "This kid, let go no?!"

　

　

Gun Seok helps by releasing Esteban's fingers. Min Hyuk and Joon Ki looked at each other.

　

　

"Why are you two? I just want to enjoy the air of Seoul. Don't pull me!" Esteban Grunts.

　

　

"You're just shaming our group. Can you take off this power pole? I feel sorry for him" Ji Hoo grumbled.

　

　

Carlos is out of the house. He saw his comrades were 'doing something ridiculous' with electric poles. Half in wonder, the man exclaimed, "You guys? We're gathering now at headquarters."

　

　

Everyone looked at Carlos. Esteban removed the power pole, as a result he fell on Ji Hoo. Carlos gave the code if it was Atherio's order.

　

　

In the underground headquarters, Atherio and Victor were talking. They look so serious. Ji Hoo and his comrades entered the room. They bowed respectfully.

　

　

"Sit down" said Atherio. They all sat down neatly.

　

　

Atherio leaned his body forward. Both of his hands are used to support his chin. He started the conversation calmly, "Actually I don't want to say this. But, even though this is in Korea, we must remain cautious. Uncle Ji Hoo will arrange everything."

　

　

Silent.

　

　

Feeling no response, Atherio again said, "When at the company, I met with Chris. He's already a cop."

　

　

The seven people in the room were shocked. They look at each other.

　

　

"I should have shot him that time" muttered Gun Seok. Min Hyuk seemed to think, "We have a lot of connections. He won't be able to break through our defenses, sir."

　

　

"I hope so" murmured Atherio.

　

　

Silent.

　

　

Atherio again let out his voice, "Since we've just arrived, I'll keep you quiet for a few weeks."

　

　

"Holiday?" Joon Ki and Esteban asked in unison then they both looked at each other.

　

　

Atherio nodded, "Yes, off."

　

　

"Aaaahhh, pleased. Beach, beach, beach.." Esteban continued to mutter. Gun Seok glared in annoyance, "I think the power pole."

　

　

Joon Ki held back a laugh.

　

　

"But, I think we should take care of Mr. We don't want the police to keep investigating you" Victor said. "That's right, we have to be more careful" Gun Seok added.

　

　

A moment Atherio digested their words. "You can go on vacation now. I'm going to sleep" Atherio said, then left the base.

　

　

Gun Seok and Victor looked at each other. Ji Hoo played his finger on the table.

　

　

Silent.

　

　

"Where are you planning?" Carlos asked Min Hyuk. He deliberately wanted to eliminate the silence. "I think it's better that I stay a few days at home and then take a vacation with my wife and my two daughters" Min Hyuk replied.

　

　

Esteban let out a heavy sigh, "Aahhh, if I had a wife too."

　

　

"Only Min Hyuk and Victor have a family. They can go on vacation with their families" Joon Ki said, starting to get in on Esteban.

　

　

Victor just shook his head slowly looking at the two men. Min Hyuk chuckled small.

　

　

　

　

"really? Wow, that's delicious."

　

　

Gun Seok laughed, "They have a good attitude. It's not wrong for many women to like them."

　

　

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Atherio rips through the already exhausted calendar. He sees the date one tomorrow. His birthday has arrived.

　

　

For the past four years, Atherio has banned anyone from wishing him a happy birthday. He will punish you anyone who dares to say it before Atherina.

　

　

Every year, the girl always said it. But these four years there has been no mention of Atherina. The man realizes that Atherina must be busy in Japan. Communication was fine in the first year. The longer they communicate, the less they communicate.

　

　

Atherio celebrates Park and Atherina's birthday. Tomorrow morning, there should be no birthday celebration in the house.

　

　

Sure enough, the next day, though,

　

　

Atherio saw all the maids doing their duty well. No one talks about Atherio's birthday.

　

　

The man only wore a bathrobe when he went out to the balcony. Her wet hair makes her look so sexy. He breathes the morning air in Seoul. First morning cold.

　

　

The servants greeted Atherio who rushed down the stairs in shorts and a white shirt. The man replied with a short nod.

　

　

He walked out to do a morning run. But, a package deliveryman came. Atherio saw the deliveryman of the package talking to his guard. Atherio approached them.

　

　

The introductory view of the package was diverted to Atherio, "Mr Atherio, huh? Good mornin. There's a package from Japan."

　

　

Hearing the name of the country, Atherio was shocked. Is it from Atherina? Atherio.

　

　

"Thank you, have a good day." The introduction of the package went with his bike.

　

　

Atherio looked at the sender, it turned out to be true. Atherina sent the package. He opened the package in the room. There were a lot of brightly colored objects in the box.

　

　

A keychain engraved his name was pink, rabbit squishy was pink, and paper was pink as well.

　

　

"Pink? I doubt it's my birthday, or Valentine's Day?"

　

　

Dear Rio's,

　

　

Pink? I know that's your first word. I don't know, I'm also confused what to give you.

　

　

For a moment Atherio stopped reading, "He knows?"

　

　

I was just thinking if these sweet things described your sweet and innocent self. Sorry, three years ago I didn't say it. I always remember, but I happen to be on a mission.

　

　

"Yes, I forgive you."

　

　

When the servants greet you, show your smile. Don't just nod like a cat.

　

　

"Ah? She knows too?"

　

　

I'm going home, but if I'm late, you don't get mad, yeah..

　

　

"One more year. You have one more year left."

　

　

Yeah, I know another year. But I'm not sure I can go home soon.

　

　

Atherio turned his head.

　

　

Emm.. You must be asking where the cake is? Count to three. The cake will be here soon..

　

　

"really? One. two. three.."

　

　

Tiiitttt

　

　

Atherio heard a voice from the front. He looked through the balcony. There's a delivery truck that's pink. Atherio's forehead wrinkled.

　

　

Hey, read the letter again!

　

　

Atherio lowered his head to look at the letter from his brother.

　

　

Has the truck arrived? Look again, there's a pink rabbit in the body of the truck.

　

　

As he obeyed the order, Atherio saw the truck. And sure enough, there's a cute pink bunny.

　

　

Ada, right?

　

　

"Ah, yes. there is." Atherio read the letter again.

　

　

Happy birthday, my sweet sister. To me, I am still my little sister.

　

　

Nana Noona's

　

　

Atherio laughing. Laughter that was lost when separated from her brother. He sighed, "I also want a kiss from you, Atherina. Like that time.

　

　

The calendar in Atherio's room has changed twice. However, Atherina did not return. The girl broke her promise. Atherio was tired of waiting.

No one in the house asked for Atherina's arrival.

In fact, Atherio had prepared a good welcome for his brother on the promised day. There is no Atherina.

The man was waiting at Incheon airport. He looked at his watch which was already showing at 11 p.m. There's no Atherina there.

If today is over, then you're not my brother anymore. Don't blame me, Atherina.

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"Through the days like a dream."

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September 03, 2019

　

　

Ucu Irna Marhamah's