ATHERIO PARK [RELEASED]

Mine

"Love without having is the same as when you hold water."

_So Yeon

　

　

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Morning sunlight infiltrates touch the beautiful face that is asleep in a dream. Slowly, the two small eyes showed a dark brown bead from behind his petals. Atherina has woken up. He saw the silhouette of a man standing near the window while touching the curtains that caused light to enter shining down on his face. It was as if the man had woken her up in such a manner.

　

　

"Ireona" Atherio's voice. The man approached and sat down on the edge of the bed. Clearly that handsome face was now staring at Atherina.

　

　

Atherina looked up at her sister. He got up and leaned his back against the head of the bed.

　

　

"I don't know what to say" murmured Atherina. Atherio glanced at his brother, "Follow the script."

　

　

Silent.

　

　

Atherio got up then gently rubbed Atherina's hair, "From now on and on forever, you will remain in this house. You'll only come out if it's with me." The man walked away.

　

　

Atherina digested her sister's speech. When she reached the door, Atherina called out to her, "Is Brother Han Jin okay? I saw you hurt him last night."

　

　

Atherio stopped stepping. He opened the door of his room and passed away without answering Atherina's question. The girl looked sad when her sister's bedroom door closed.

　

　

Han Jin went to Atherio's house alone. They spoke at the headquarters seriously.

　

　

"Is Atherina awake?" Ask Han Jin. Atherio is the answer. Han Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

　

　

"Did Aleena Park treat my sister badly in Japan?" Ask Atherio.

　

　

Han Jin leaned his back against the chair, "The lightning mother always acts as she pleases. At first they were not suitable. However, Atherina could impress the lightning mother because of her abilities. There's nothing else."

　

　

"I assume you're telling the truth. I'll sign the paperwork for our cooperation" Atherio said. Han Jin nodded slowly.

　

　

Han Jin watched Atherio who was moving black ink on their cooperation paper. Atherio turned back the document, it was Han Jin's turn to sign it.

　

　

"Can I meet Atherina?" Ask Han Jin.

　

　

"For what? Didn't you help her to Japan just for this cooperation?" Ask Atherio. Han Jin had not expected Atherio to know that far. It is true, Han Jin initially only used Atherina to get good cooperation with Park's group. But, after getting to know the girl, Han Jin started to like Atherina.

　

　

"I just want to make sure she's okay" Han Jin argued. Quickly, Atherio said, "He's safe with me."

　

　

Atherina is with Min Hyuk. The two of them surrounded the house while talking about important matters during Atherina in Japan and Atherio in America.

　

　

".. so, what is Atherio doing in America?" Atherina chose Min Hyuk as her source because Min Hyuk was the most honest person among the others. So, Atherina had more confidence in him.

　

　

"Young master is keen to study and conduct transactions carefully. We see him always sleeping early and rarely communicating with people there."

　

　

Atherina nodded softly, "Did she like to drink alcohol?"

　

　

"Only when there is an encounter with someone special. Young master rarely drinks at headquarters."

　

　

"Special person?" Ask Atherina to investigate. "Purchaser and fellow respected gangster."

　

　

Atherina bit the bottom of her lips, "Has she ever been close to someone? I mean a girl?"

　

　

Min Hyuk seemed to think, "There are even so many women approaching him."

　

　

Atherina looked seriously listening. Min Hyuk scratched his chin, "The American girls love the young master. They often came to the mansion even though the young master often refused them."

　

　

Atherina was suspicious. What he saw directly with what he heard from Min Hyuk was completely different. Atherina asked, "Then who were the two women that were there when I first came here?"

　

　

"I don't know. But, the young master asked Ji Hoo to invite the two of them the day before Miss to the house," Min Hyuk replied.

　

　

"So, Atherio wasn't affected by life there?" Ask Atherina. Min Hyuk shook his head, "No, even the young master is very covered with people there. The young master is not friends with anyone."

　

　

Atherina nodded in understanding. The two of them cross paths with Atherio and Han Jin. Min Hyuk bowed then passed. The man's blue bead looked at Atherina who was also staring at him. While Atherio pretended not to care. He looked the other way.

　

　

Han Jin smiled, "Before I saw you, I knew you were beautiful." Atherina smiled slightly, "Thank you."

　

　

"I'm sorry about last night. And I promise I won't scare you, " Han Jin said. Atherina nodded her head, "I understand. Thank you for helping me. How's the wound on your back? Is it treated?"

　

　

Han Jin smiled as he briefly glanced at Atherio who was glaring coldly at him. "I'm fine" Han Jin replied. Atherina sighed for a moment, "Thank God."

　

　

"I have to go. Take care of yourself, see you." Han Jin gently rubbed Atherina's hair then passed. Atherio pulled at Atherina's waist possessively, "How many times has she kissed you?"

　

　

　

　

"Ah? Whatchu mean?" Atherina hit her sister's arm. Atherio held both arms of his brother, "You enjoyed the kiss? To the point of forgetting to go home?"

　

　

Atherina opened her mouth to refute, but Atherio instead kissed Atherina with his eyes closed. The girl was shocked and felt both of her cheeks heating up. Atherio let go of his kiss and looked at Atherina. Feeling no rejection, the man kissed his brother again.

　

　

There was a noise from the front. Atherio and Atherina are shocked by the kiss. They both looked. "What's happen?" Atherina Mumbles.

　

　

Just disturb, inner Atherio.

　

　

So Yeon is coming again. Atherio snorted in annoyance. Atherina saw several guards blocking the girl who tried to enter.

　

　

"I think I know him." Atherina muttered to herself. "Atherio! Mianhae, because yesterday made you angry!" Shouted the girl.

　

　

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Inside the house, So Yeon dyed to see the luxury of Atherio's residence. Atherina and Atherio look at each other at So Yeon's behavior.

　

　

Atherina frowned, this girl looks different than before.

　

　

"The first time I visited my friend's house!" So Yeon exclaimed happily. Atherio folded both hands in front of the chest, "So Yeon, I don't have time for this. I thank you for helping me in the past. But, please this is the last time we meet."

　

　

The girl looked sad to hear Atherio's words. He glanced at Atherina who was looking at him.

　

　

"There's something I want to tell you, Atherio."

　

　

"Mwo?"

　

　

"I know who you are and why you're trying to get away from everyone" So Yeon said. Atherina was surprised that she turned to Atherio and looked back at So Yeon.

　

　

The girl took something out of her bag. A business card. The job of the girl is a secret agent. Atherio did not flinch at all. His expression was still flat.

　

　

　

　

"The police are after you, Atherio. Including Chris." Both of Atherina's eyebrows were raised hearing the name. He was shocked and did not expect Chris to be a cop. Then want to catch them?

　

　

So Yeon lowered her head, "That time, I was going to say it. But, you were already angry and broke down the table. I can't say it when you're angry."

　

　

"What can the police do? They have no evidence and no witnesses" Atherina said. So Yeon turned to the girl, "For now they do not have anything. They're working with a spy agency to investigate you. I'm one of the agents that the police hired."

　

　

Atherina looked at So Yeon with a look of disbelief. He saw his brother who was thinking hard. Both eyes were tightly closed.

"Why are you saying this? Who are you on?" Ask Atherina. "I can't work for the police. Atherio did me a good deed" So Yeon said.

Atherio got up from the chair and passed. So Yeon caught up with him, "I can help you by outwitting them. I'll be on your side."

Atherio's move came to a halt, "I don't want you involved on the wrong side. Go back to them and pretend you don't know me. Then you'll be safe."

So Yeon was touched by Atherio's words. Tucked away the worry from the sentence he said.

"I feel safe if you're safe too" So Yeon said. "You're in danger with me, So Yeon."

"Atherio, they sent a lot of spies. Only I know who they are" So Yeon said stubbornly.

"So Yeon's words have a point. If he's really on our side, he can help us. You don't want our group in danger, do you? There are a lot of members that we need to protect" Atherina said.

Atherio continued on without giving an answer. So Yeon let out a long breath. Atherina held her temple.

Atherina's phone rang. The girl immediately raised a call from someone, "Hello?"

"Miss, do I need to pick you up? Where are you at?"

So Yeon watched Atherina who was on the phone. "I'm at my sister's house, Hwan."

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With So Yeon's help, Atherio tightens security inside the base. He ordered an inspection of all members to find out if there was any involvement with the police.

　

　

So Yeon was happy when Atherio wanted to obey him. He stared at the back of Atherio who was standing in the lead of his members.

So Yeon stayed a few weeks at Atherio's house. He sees Atherio's activities every day. So Yeon felt very close to Atherio. But, he also saw Atherio's sweet attitude towards Atherina. They look like lovers rather than brothers.

　

　

So Yeon must be ready to endure the pain of each look at it.

　

　

The man turned to look at So Yeon who was smiling sweetly while looking at him. Atherio nodded then passed past So Yeon.

The girl caught up with Atherio, "Atherio, have you had dinner?" So Yeon walked in adjusting her pace with Atherio.

　

　

"Gomawo, you've helped me. Now that there's a lot of trouble in my group, you better get back to safety before they suspect you too" Atherio said.

　

　

"I don't want to leave you!" So Yeon said while blocking Atherio's path. The man stopped his steps and looked at So Yeon.

　

　

"I'm really worried about you" So Yeon said. "Are you not worried about yourself?" Ask Atherio.

　

　

"I'm more worried about you" So Yeon said. The girl approached and hugged Atherio. There was no rejection from the man. So Yeon looked up at Atherio and gently kissed the man's lips with her eyes closed. The man looked at So Yeon who was kissing him.

　

　

Atherio wrapped his hands around So Yeon's slender waist. They kissed in the dark of the room. Both their eyes were closed. Cold nights are warmer.

　

　

Suddenly, Atherio let go of his kiss and he remembered Atherina. So Yeon looked at Atherio wryly.

　

　

"Where's Atherina?" Atherio's question left So Yeon disappointed. Atherio always thinks of Atherina. The man went looking for his brother. There is no Atherina in the house.

　

　

He asked everyone in the house. No one knows. Atherio started to worry.

　

　

"I saw Miss Atherina being picked up by someone. When I asked, Miss said that person was her confidant while in Japan," Min Hyuk said.

"Uncle Joon Ki!" Atherio passes to the base and crosses paths with So Yeon again. The man did not turn his head at all and seemed to be indifferent to his existence. So Yeon clenched her hands with tears flowing down her cheeks. Joon Ki is approaching Atherio.

"CCTV check and look at the license plate of the person who picked up Atherina!" Atherio Order.

Everyone was busy looking for Atherina and ignoring So Yeon's whereabouts.

Meanwhile, the,

Atherina who was in the car looked out the window. The girl saw the night view of Seoul. Sometimes he bit his lips like he was worried.

"Hwan, please hurry. I'm afraid Han Jin's sister is all right" Atherina said worriedly.

"Good, Miss."

At Han Jin's house, by the way,

Atherina met Han Gun who happened to be there, "Han Gun, how is Han Jin's brother?" Ask Atherina worriedly.

"His fever is down a bit now" Han Gun replied. Atherina saw Han Jin lying on his bed. The girl touched Han Jin's forehead. The man woke up and clasped Atherina's hand.

Han Gun scratched his head at that, "Hyungie, I want to get out." Without waiting for an answer, the man passed by leaving the two of them behind.

"Atherio would be mad if he knew you were here. Why take the risk?" Ask Han Jin.

Atherina moved her body, "Why didn't Big Brother tell her that she was sick? I promised lightning mom I'd take good care of you."

"There's Han Gun here" Han Jin argued.

Hwan was leaning on his car. He's waiting for Atherina. Sometimes the man checks his phone. He saw that there were several cars entering the courtyard of Han Jin's house. Hwan narrowed his eyes. He was surprised to see Atherio rushing out of one of the cars. Hwan immediately put on a hat to cover his face. Atherio glanced at the man.

　

　

Someone came up to him, "Hey! You brought our Miss, right? We saw your car from the CCTV."

　

　

Hwan bowed, "Yes, sir. I'm Miss Atherina's personal driver. That day, Miss asked me to drive her here."

　

　

Atherio entered Han Jin's house with an angry expression, "Han Jin! Where you hid Atherina!"

　

　

"Actually, I'm glad to see you here. I miss you." Han Jin looked at Atherina skeptically.

　

　

Atherio opened the room door by force. Han Jin and Atherina turned their heads when the man arrived at the room. Atherio furrowed his brows seeing Han Jin with his brother in the room. He pulled Atherina's arm violently.

　

　

"Back home!" Atherio passed without excuse.

　

　

Han Jin rolled his eyeballs, "Who does he think he is? Get in my house without my permission."

　

　

Atherio did not let go of his brother. She kept embracing her brother possessively, "You already know the police are after us. Why are you still out on your own?"

　

　

"I'm with my men" argued Atherina. "Don't answer me when I'm angry!" Gerutu Atherio's.

　

　

Hwan sees Atherio taking Atherina out of the house.

　

　

Atherio opens the car door for Atherina. "I have to talk to my people first" Atherina said. Atherio rolled his eyeballs. The girl looked at Hwan, "You can come back, I'm with my sister."

　

　

Hwan slouch.

　

　

During the trip, they both fell silent. There are many things that revolve in each other's minds.

　

　

"You entered Han Jin territory twice without permission. Aren't you afraid of war?" Ask Atherina. Atherio threw away his face, "He's already signed a partnership with me. There's no reason I'm passing through his territory. I told you, you can't go anywhere without me."

Upon arrival at home, Atherio takes Atherina into his room. So Yeon saw how Atherio was worried about Atherina. The man was extremely possessive towards Atherina.

And they went into the room?

Meanwhile, Atherio closed the door of his room. He turned to look at Atherina, "I don't like it when you do good to Han Jin."

Atherina took a breath, "But, she was kind to me too. He has helped me and indirectly he also helped you to meet with the lightning mother. Did I get it wrong to return her kindness?"

　

　

"I've been good to you, too. I'm with you longer. You should have been better off with me. My father gave you everything. Don't you intend to return the favor?" Ask Atherio. Atherina is silent in a thousand languages.

Atherio held both of his brother's arms, "What my father did was much bigger than Han Jin."

Atherina looked down inside. Atherio smiled triumphantly at Atherina who could no longer give an answer.

"I'm sorry, I hurt your feelings. But, I'm also hurt to see your kindness for others." Atherio pulled his brother's chin to look at him.

They stared at each other for a moment. Atherina did not see her old sister. He felt faced with another man. Atherio felt the same way. He felt like he was seeing another woman. Not Atherina, her sister.

"If I ask. With what can you repay my father's kindness, then what is it?" Atherio asked as he turned his back to Atherina.

The girl opened her blazer. Then she took down the dress she was wearing. Atherio turned around and was shocked by what his brother was doing. He approached and immediately picked up the Atherina blazer and put it on.

"What are you.." Atherio did not continue his words as Atherina silenced him with a kiss. For a moment, their eyes looked at each other.

Atherina let go of her kiss, "I only had this body at birth. I can only reply with this." The girl kissed Atherio. The man kissed her back.

Atherio pushed Atherina to her bed. He kissed Atherina's neck.

So Yeon who was in front of the door of Atherio's room cried stifled to hear their voices. He passed away.

"Are you like this to those bitches too?" Ask Atherina. Atherio looked at Atherina below him, "I've never touched a woman."

Silent.

Atherio looked at Atherina who was trying to hold a clear circle in her eyes. The girl tried not to cry. Atherio enveloped his brother's almost naked body.

"I know, you're not ready for this. Don't push myself, I'll wait for you until you can accept me" Atherio said, then passed from the room.

Atherina covered all parts of her body then cried for her foolish actions. He almost gave his chastity to another man. Even his own sister. Her cries broke and echoed in Atherio's room.

You are like a whore, Atherina cried in her heart.

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September 06th, 2019

　

　

Ucu Irna Marhamah's