Secret of Eclipse (PREVIEW)
By RizzEditions
Date: April 27, 2022
Ch. 3Third Chapter


Ten recognized the voice so clearly. He regretted recognizing it, though. He looked up at the man standing by their office door. He gulped before uttering, “Good day. Boss. How have you been today?” He tried sounding cheerful and calm. However, his panicked features could be seen.

“Ten, I have already told you many times that it's okay if you just call me Dongyoung or Doyoung. I literally don't care about these formalities. At least if it's just us. All I ask is for the work to be done on time. Yet, here you are. Trying to broad or may I say torn your shoulders.” Dongyoung stated. Earning a few chuckles from his employees except Ten.

Ten was about to utter again. Probably an apology. But Dongyoung continued before he could speak, “Anyways, I wanted to inform you that we will leave a little earlier today. Got some plans with hubby.” Their boss smiled at the thought of his husband. “So, please, try to get at least a few projects done. I'm requesting.” He then added as he went back to his usual panicked bunny character.

“No worries. Boss. We are still single doesn't mean we will prevent you from living your love life.” Sicheng joked. Not about the term 'single', though.

“Excuse me! I'm married to the best man of the world. Back off.” Jungwoo sparked, proudly.

Dongyoung chuckled a little then shook his head as he spoke, “Every person is best for the ones who love them, Jungwoo-yah.” Ten winked at Sicheng after their boss' statement. Sicheng made a disgusted face.

Dongyoung then started walking outside to his cabin. “And that is why, love is the best thing in this world.” With that, he left.

Well, it was true. Love is the best thing in the world. Just look at Kim Dongyoung. He named his entire business to his husband, Kim Youngho. Jungwoo always wished he could do something big like that for Taeil, too. Yes. Their love story itself was like a romantic and dramatic K-Drama.
However, he always felt insecure. He felt like he was not doing his best, at some points.

It was not a new thing to feel insecure for Jungwoo. Ever since he fell in love with Taeil, then after them being boyfriends and especially when they got married. It was the hardest thing for Jungwoo. He still remembered how much struggle he had faced convincing Taeil's parents for their marriage.

Taeil even went against his parents once, for Jungwoo. He was ready to run away, as well. However, Jungwoo, being the kindest and sweetest he was, explained to Taeil that it was not right. And they just needed some more efforts and time.

Though, besides the topic of being capable of earning a huge income for his husband and his future children, he knew that he was also not really on the right paths in the past. Taeil was actually the reason for his drastic development. The love of his life really changed his perspective of life. He was lucky. Love was indeed the best thing that happened in his life.

He fluttered at the thought of his love story. He was smiling like an idiot lost in his own reverie.

Which was soon broken by their little lion. “Just stop already, you two. You guys are the real trolls. Troll Mr. Dongyoung like there's no tomorrow behind his back. But when he appears, you go blank.” Yuta shook his head as he retorted. Annoyed.

Jungwoo chuckled and joined in. Not their bickering, obviously. But the projects they had to work on. He was already a little tired. He needed the lunch that his beloved husband had made him today.

Renjun and Jaemin were showing and introducing Donghyuck to the departments of their college campus as they walked through the main musical hall.

There were not many teachers. And students had left, already. Donghyuck took it as a good thing as they were able to explore the campus in peaceful silence. The chirping of birds nearby the garden area could be heard. It soothed him so well.

“And we're here!” Jaemin clapped his hands lightly as he announced their arrival, delightedly.

“Jaemin, behave. At least now. We are the campus and right next to the music hall. Even your slow noise could be echoed.” The eldest male explained to the youngest.

They were now walking a little slowly. Donghyuck was observing through the various types of instruments. Some seemed too old or too cultural. He was more into modern and booming music. He started thinking as to why people even took interest in such classical genres. He thought of it as a barrier, which prevents people from development.

“The gayageum or kayagum. A traditional Korean zither-like string instrument with 12 strings. Though, some more recent variants have 18 or 25 strings.”

Donghyuck looked at the man who owned the voice. He surely was not startled by the sudden speech from a voice that he has never ever heard. But gosh... That was one of the best voices he has ever heard. He stayed silent as the latter continued. “It is probably the best known traditional Korean musical instrument.”

Donghyuck started observing the man's features as he spoke further. Sure, he did not make it too obvious to be noticed. He knew how to analyze smartly.

The man was a few inches shorter than him. His hair was in the shade of brunette. His eyes were doe and calming. His cheeks made him look like a five years old. He looked so fluffy as a fluff ball. His eyes then went to his lips. He was speaking so fluently. Donghyuck decided to not observe too closely. And then replied to the man for the first time. “Thank you so much for your information regarding these musical pieces. However, they don't suit my taste.”

The latter offered him one of the sweetest smiles he has ever seen. He wondered how one could still manage to smile after being asked to not share boring information.



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