Destined
By RizzEditions
Date: September 30, 2022
Ch. 3Third Chapter


After his heated argument with Mark, Jungwoo returned to the hospital to check on Taeil, as well as on his parents in laws but what surprises him is that they were not by themselves there anymore.

There were cops, seeming like having a query with his in-laws. As Jungwoo went nearer, Jongdae spotted him and approached him as a relieving smile appeared on his face.

“Oh Jungwoo, where did you go? We've been wondering. Anyways, Taeil is now conscious. You can meet him. Baekhyun and I will be up just after this police query.”

Jungwoo felt relieved and tensed at the same time. “What kind of query are they here for?”

“Not really sure but they've investigated that the accident wasn't just an accident. Someone tried to kill Taeil and the car that had hit him is possibly related to some underground car dealer, Daniel. I don't really wish for it be some kind of murder case but if it's true, I hope the person who tried to hurt my baby will rot in hell.”

The younger gulped at Jongdae's last comment. “Yes. But I hope it'll be only me.” He murmured inaudibly.

Jongdae frowned his eyebrows and asked, “What?”

The latter shook his head and smiled as he said, “Nothing Papa. Let me go see Taeil.” He said as he started walking past him. Jongdae, still in confusion, just nodded and went back to where his husband was having a talk with the officers.

Jungwoo reached the room in which Taeil was admitted and opened the door slowly, not trying to cause any startling or disturbing sound.

There was the shortie he loved. Peacefully leaning on the bed and seemed to be lost in thoughts.

“Jungwoo…” Taeil started when his eyes caught the younger.

“Oh gosh, Taeil…” Jungwoo approached the shorter and embraced him in his arms gently.

Jungwoo pulled apart and took a seat in front of Taeil and they both looked at each other for a moment in silence and it actually felt as if they were speaking so many things just by those deep looks they were giving to each other.

“I'm sorry.” They both said at the same time and chuckled lightly as they realized.

“Why are you sorry babe?” They asked each other, again in unison.

Taeil giggled and motioned to let him speak first. “I am sorry because I deserve to be. In fact, sorry is not even enough for things that I did. Did with dad, did with papa, did with my colleagues, did with you.” Taeil stopped for a moment and looked up at the latter. Regretful expression could be seen on his face.

“I have done... Have been doing things. Horrible and unforgivable things for so long. I've been a selfish and disgusting person. So freaking disgusting with even more shameful secrets that I am not even able to reveal.”

Taeil started sniffling as tears started appearing in his eyes. “And the worst part is, that poor little thing had to pay for my wrongdoings. It was me who was wrong. It has always been me who is wrong!”

Jungwoo just looked for a moment as the elder started shedding little droplets of tears. He then closed and opened his eyes as he started speaking his own side, “I won't say that you weren't wrong. But I want to let you know… That you weren't the only wrong.”

Taeil looked at the younger in confusion but didn't say anything and let the latter continue.

“Maybe, the things I did are just the worst. No, there were absolutely fucking wrong! I've got my hands reddened. Reddened with blood.”

The elder's expression became somewhat confused and shocked. Jungwoo took a breath before speaking further.

“Maybe, I'm somehow the reason as to… As to why all this shit even happened.” The younger then started sniffling and Taeil was just lost as to what he should do. Comfort the latter or gasp in disbelief.

“But I now really regret them. I'm extremely guilty for every single unfortunate step I've taken. And that's, I'm leaving.”

The words were somewhat muffled and Taeil gave a look to the latter interrogatively.

“Yes Taeil. I'm leaving this. I'm leaving you. I'm leaving the past in the past. I just want everything to be reset. So that I can do a new start. So that you can do a new start. Although I'm going to pay for the things I've done, I just hope you can forgive. I just hope we both can understand each other and let the things go for the good. Let each other go for the good.”

There was a moment of silence after Jungwoo's speech. Both looking down avoiding each other's eyes. Then suddenly Taeil grasped the other's hand gently.

“I just want to ask you one thing. Have you fallen out of love with me, Jungwoo?”

Jungwoo looked back and asked, “Have you not, Taeil?”

“Have you also fallen in love with someone else, Woo-ah?”

The younger just looked down again as a blush raised on his cheeks and a soft chuckle left his lips. Taeil smiled as he caressed the younger's palm in a way of appreciating.

“Alright then I guess it's time to say goodbye.” Jungwoo said while standing up, ready to leave.

“Can we, can we kiss for the last time?” Taeil asked hesitantly and Jungwoo just giggled while leaning down and capturing the man's lips into his.

It was literally the sweetest and softest kiss they ever had. It didn't seem romantic but instead, a passionate sensation to share each other's new found feeling and support the same.

The both then pulled away and smiled at each other while giggling lightly. “Take care.” Taeil said.

“I think you need to take care of yourself more.” Jungwoo replied and kissed the elder's forehead and started making his way to the door.

Just as he was about to go outside, Taeil's voice broke the silence.

“Jungwoo, will we ever see each other again?”

“Maybe. In a new form. In a new way.” And with that, the man disappeared. Taeil exhaled and laid back again, relaxing and losing himself to the dreamland.



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