Past, Present & Future, Chapter 11b
Title: Past, Present & Future
Author: trieze0713
Pairing: Yunho/Jaejoong, Yoochun/Junsu
Length: Chaptered
Genres: AU, Drama, Angst, Romance
Rating: PG
~Previous Chapters~
Chapter 11b
It was a beautiful funeral with only a few people attending. It was Yunho’s request to make it a private one. Other than him, Changmin, Min Sook and people from their household, Yunho strictly forbid the press and business people to attend. He asked Min Sook to hire a professional photographer to follow the ceremony, he will select the pictures that will be released to the press.
He felt like he was still dreaming… 2 days ago he was only a little convenience store owner named Jung Yunho, and now he’s sitting in his father’s study room with his brother, Min Sook and his father’s lawyer, waiting for his will to be read for them.
That night when he was left alone in his father’s bedroom, holding his hand, he couldn’t even ask for forgiveness. Tears couldn’t stop falling as he took in his father’s skinny figure and gasping breath. He didn’t look like the man he was 15 years ago. He didn’t resemble the father that he remembered in his childhood. Gone was the charisma that he used to look up to and the pride that he hated from his face. He whispered on his ear that he’s home, Jung Yunho is home to see him.
There was no squeeze on his hand… his eyes were stay closed… but he didn’t miss the drops of tear falling from the corner of his closed eyes… Did he hear him?
And he started talking with courage… telling him about his feelings back then, of the reason that he left and why he chose not to come back. He told him how he hated him for cheating on his mother. He told him his disagreement of the way he was treating Changmin. All the while kept holding his hand in his. And then he finally told him about Moonbin.
‘Appa… I have a son now. Can you believe it? I treasure him so much Appa, he’s my source of strength. No, I’m not married… My boyfriend left me not long after we ran away from home. How ironic, eh? I left you because of him, and he left me because of a misunderstanding.’
He moved closer and laid his head down on the bed, facing his father’s left face.
‘I’m not sure that you will agree with him… that you will accept him as my son. But I’m the only one that he has Appa… I can’t leave him! I hope you understand… ‘
He didn’t know how long he talked to him but it didn’t seem long enough. When he asked him for forgiveness he felt his father’s hand moved in his. He was startled. He stayed still just to be sure… he felt the squeeze again. Then he yelled for anyone, the bedroom door burst opened as everyone who were inside before came running back in, including Changmin.
He tried to pull his hand away when the doctor and medics were checking his father’s vitals, but he felt the weakly tug, like it was just a brush of a hand. But he understood that his father didn’t want him to let go. The doctor was shocked to see his eyes were opened, but somehow his heart rate kept climbing down. Yunho took one good look at his father’s eyes and he understood. The tears were coming out once again.
He told the medics to stop whatever they’re doing and step aside. And he motioned for his brother to come closer to the bed.
He felt another soft tug and he brought his face next to his father’s mouth. He could hardly hear the five words that his father whispered in his ear as tears kept pouring down his face. Suddenly his body shook hard once, like he was hiccupping. He was trying to breath. The medics were trying to get closer but Yunho shouted at them to stay where they were.
In that short moment, his father gained color in his face. His eyes wide opened and gaze strong. He looked around him and stopped at Min Sook. The man nodded at him. Then he moved his eyes to look at Changmin. No one could comprehend the stare they’re giving each other. Changmin’s expression didn’t change at all as they locked eyes. But Yunho could see the twitch at the corner of his father’s mouth… he was trying to smile.
Lastly, he turned his gaze back to Yunho… he took a good long look at his son… Yunho saw that he’s trying to hold on. So he took a deep breath, knowing that this is it. The time has come.
He kissed his father’s temple as he held his hand to his heart. He stayed in that position for a minute before he brought his face closer to his ear and whispered, ‘I know you’re tired Appa, but I will be fine. Changmin will be fine… don’t push yourself. And thank you for forgiving me… Tell Mom that I miss her…I love you.’
And his father took his last breath in his arms… the world stood still as the monitor showed a straight line and beeping loudly in the still room. No one dared to move as he kept holding his father’s body. When he felt that he’s alright again, he raised his head and announced to everyone in the room, “It’s over.”
He didn’t have the time to talk to Changmin as he turned his heels and walked out of the room. Min Sook quickly asked him how he wanted the arrangement for the funeral and stuff to be done. And suddenly he was in charge again, back to being the young master of the house as he ordered around of things to be prepared and put into action.
He met Changmin briefly when he came up to him, saying that Jihye sent him a message. That’s when he remembered that he hasn’t called his son at all but his brother said that he already called her and explained and she’s staying at his place to take care of Moonbin.
He chose to sleep in his father’s room, next to his body before it being put into a coffin. Min Sook quickly ordered the butler to prepare an additional bed inside the room. He could only close his eyes for 2 hours. As soon as he woke up, he watched his father’s face once again and stayed by his side, Changmin was nowhere in sight.
Around 7 he took a shower and wore the suit that has been prepared for him. He asked Changmin to arrange someone to pick up Moonbin and check him in at the nearest hotel. He couldn’t go anywhere until the funeral was over but he also couldn’t leave his son all by himself. Jihye should just close the store until he’s back. He didn’t want to bring his son to the mansion and create a new attention to the boy. He had to explain everything properly to him before he brings him in the middle of it. He has to protect his son from unwanted attention, his presence already created a buzz with the press after missing for 15 years.
He finally called his son around 5pm and the kid cried over the phone, he was so afraid for not hearing from him at all for more than 24 hours. He tried hard to keep calm and said that he would come to see him at the hotel tomorrow. He could order whatever he wanted from the room service and he could call him anytime. He understood and said that he would wait for him to pick him up.
And now… the reading of the will. He insisted that it could wait for a few more days but the lawyer said it couldn’t, it’s important. So here they were… The lawyer, Min Sook, Yunho & Changmin. Sitting formally in their seats waiting to hear his father’s final wishes.
The lawyer started with the formality or the date of death, funeral and finally the will. It surprised him that his father actually made the last changes exactly one year ago.
“This will be the first Will of two that he had left behind with me. According to his letter of appointment to me, the other one won’t be revealed until exactly four years after his death.
For Lee Min Sook, my trusted companion and colleague. I’m giving you 20% of the shares that I owned of the Holding Company or Jung Inc. You deserve it more than anyone. Thank you for being patient with me and stick by my side through the up and down of the firm. I believe that you can make it grow in the future with Yunho.
For my eldest Son, Jung Yunho. You will have to continue your education, no matter how old are you when my will is being read before you. You will take a high school equivalency exam and after obtaining your high school diploma you are to enroll into a university, majoring in business development. I’m giving you the rest of the company share or 80% of it, but until Min Sook see it fit, you are not entitled for the highest position in the company. Hereby, I appoint Lee Min Sook as the CEO of Jung Inc., replacing Sim Changmin. And you will act as his assistant while still studying for your degree.
For my younger son, Shim Changmin. You will step down from your current position as the CEO and no longer bound to the company. You may choose to stay in the management, according to the position that Lee Min Sook will appoint to you. But should you opt to leave the company, you have no obligation or whatsoever to be responsible of your past actions when you were still in the CEO position.
I have set up a trust account under your name in the amount of 5 million dollar, which my lawyer will hand over the documents to you as soon as the will reading is over. Other than that, you are entitled for a house and a land where the house is standing in Busan. The house and the land’s documents were also with the lawyer and he should hand them over to you along with the trust account proof.
As mentioned in the beginning of this Will, I have prepared another one that will be read 4 years from this day on.”
Silence filled the room as the lawyer stopped reading. Yunho’s face had turned pale, Min Sook was trying to even his breath while Changmin stayed expressionless. And he was the one who also break the deafening silence.
“Well, I guess it’s clear now. Why so surprise Bro? It’s expected from him… you’re the heir, I was just the replacement.” He winked at Yunho who stared at him in confusion. “Min Sook-ahjussi, you have a hell lot of homework now.”
The lawyer just sat there awkwardly, aware of the tension between the three people in front of him.
Then Changmin turned to him, “Mr. Lawyer, I believe that you have some stuff to give me?”
Yunho and Min Sook only watched him in awe as Changmin kept acting casually, unlike someone who had just been fired from his job and left with some money as compensation.
Just then Yunho realized that there’s no turning back. He’s back to where he supposed to be. He’s now the master of the house..
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Chapter 12
Author: trieze0713
Pairing: Yunho/Jaejoong, Yoochun/Junsu
Length: Chaptered
Genres: AU, Drama, Angst, Romance
Rating: PG
~Previous Chapters~
Chapter 11b
It was a beautiful funeral with only a few people attending. It was Yunho’s request to make it a private one. Other than him, Changmin, Min Sook and people from their household, Yunho strictly forbid the press and business people to attend. He asked Min Sook to hire a professional photographer to follow the ceremony, he will select the pictures that will be released to the press.
He felt like he was still dreaming… 2 days ago he was only a little convenience store owner named Jung Yunho, and now he’s sitting in his father’s study room with his brother, Min Sook and his father’s lawyer, waiting for his will to be read for them.
That night when he was left alone in his father’s bedroom, holding his hand, he couldn’t even ask for forgiveness. Tears couldn’t stop falling as he took in his father’s skinny figure and gasping breath. He didn’t look like the man he was 15 years ago. He didn’t resemble the father that he remembered in his childhood. Gone was the charisma that he used to look up to and the pride that he hated from his face. He whispered on his ear that he’s home, Jung Yunho is home to see him.
There was no squeeze on his hand… his eyes were stay closed… but he didn’t miss the drops of tear falling from the corner of his closed eyes… Did he hear him?
And he started talking with courage… telling him about his feelings back then, of the reason that he left and why he chose not to come back. He told him how he hated him for cheating on his mother. He told him his disagreement of the way he was treating Changmin. All the while kept holding his hand in his. And then he finally told him about Moonbin.
‘Appa… I have a son now. Can you believe it? I treasure him so much Appa, he’s my source of strength. No, I’m not married… My boyfriend left me not long after we ran away from home. How ironic, eh? I left you because of him, and he left me because of a misunderstanding.’
He moved closer and laid his head down on the bed, facing his father’s left face.
‘I’m not sure that you will agree with him… that you will accept him as my son. But I’m the only one that he has Appa… I can’t leave him! I hope you understand… ‘
He didn’t know how long he talked to him but it didn’t seem long enough. When he asked him for forgiveness he felt his father’s hand moved in his. He was startled. He stayed still just to be sure… he felt the squeeze again. Then he yelled for anyone, the bedroom door burst opened as everyone who were inside before came running back in, including Changmin.
He tried to pull his hand away when the doctor and medics were checking his father’s vitals, but he felt the weakly tug, like it was just a brush of a hand. But he understood that his father didn’t want him to let go. The doctor was shocked to see his eyes were opened, but somehow his heart rate kept climbing down. Yunho took one good look at his father’s eyes and he understood. The tears were coming out once again.
He told the medics to stop whatever they’re doing and step aside. And he motioned for his brother to come closer to the bed.
He felt another soft tug and he brought his face next to his father’s mouth. He could hardly hear the five words that his father whispered in his ear as tears kept pouring down his face. Suddenly his body shook hard once, like he was hiccupping. He was trying to breath. The medics were trying to get closer but Yunho shouted at them to stay where they were.
In that short moment, his father gained color in his face. His eyes wide opened and gaze strong. He looked around him and stopped at Min Sook. The man nodded at him. Then he moved his eyes to look at Changmin. No one could comprehend the stare they’re giving each other. Changmin’s expression didn’t change at all as they locked eyes. But Yunho could see the twitch at the corner of his father’s mouth… he was trying to smile.
Lastly, he turned his gaze back to Yunho… he took a good long look at his son… Yunho saw that he’s trying to hold on. So he took a deep breath, knowing that this is it. The time has come.
He kissed his father’s temple as he held his hand to his heart. He stayed in that position for a minute before he brought his face closer to his ear and whispered, ‘I know you’re tired Appa, but I will be fine. Changmin will be fine… don’t push yourself. And thank you for forgiving me… Tell Mom that I miss her…I love you.’
And his father took his last breath in his arms… the world stood still as the monitor showed a straight line and beeping loudly in the still room. No one dared to move as he kept holding his father’s body. When he felt that he’s alright again, he raised his head and announced to everyone in the room, “It’s over.”
He didn’t have the time to talk to Changmin as he turned his heels and walked out of the room. Min Sook quickly asked him how he wanted the arrangement for the funeral and stuff to be done. And suddenly he was in charge again, back to being the young master of the house as he ordered around of things to be prepared and put into action.
He met Changmin briefly when he came up to him, saying that Jihye sent him a message. That’s when he remembered that he hasn’t called his son at all but his brother said that he already called her and explained and she’s staying at his place to take care of Moonbin.
He chose to sleep in his father’s room, next to his body before it being put into a coffin. Min Sook quickly ordered the butler to prepare an additional bed inside the room. He could only close his eyes for 2 hours. As soon as he woke up, he watched his father’s face once again and stayed by his side, Changmin was nowhere in sight.
Around 7 he took a shower and wore the suit that has been prepared for him. He asked Changmin to arrange someone to pick up Moonbin and check him in at the nearest hotel. He couldn’t go anywhere until the funeral was over but he also couldn’t leave his son all by himself. Jihye should just close the store until he’s back. He didn’t want to bring his son to the mansion and create a new attention to the boy. He had to explain everything properly to him before he brings him in the middle of it. He has to protect his son from unwanted attention, his presence already created a buzz with the press after missing for 15 years.
He finally called his son around 5pm and the kid cried over the phone, he was so afraid for not hearing from him at all for more than 24 hours. He tried hard to keep calm and said that he would come to see him at the hotel tomorrow. He could order whatever he wanted from the room service and he could call him anytime. He understood and said that he would wait for him to pick him up.
And now… the reading of the will. He insisted that it could wait for a few more days but the lawyer said it couldn’t, it’s important. So here they were… The lawyer, Min Sook, Yunho & Changmin. Sitting formally in their seats waiting to hear his father’s final wishes.
The lawyer started with the formality or the date of death, funeral and finally the will. It surprised him that his father actually made the last changes exactly one year ago.
“This will be the first Will of two that he had left behind with me. According to his letter of appointment to me, the other one won’t be revealed until exactly four years after his death.
For Lee Min Sook, my trusted companion and colleague. I’m giving you 20% of the shares that I owned of the Holding Company or Jung Inc. You deserve it more than anyone. Thank you for being patient with me and stick by my side through the up and down of the firm. I believe that you can make it grow in the future with Yunho.
For my eldest Son, Jung Yunho. You will have to continue your education, no matter how old are you when my will is being read before you. You will take a high school equivalency exam and after obtaining your high school diploma you are to enroll into a university, majoring in business development. I’m giving you the rest of the company share or 80% of it, but until Min Sook see it fit, you are not entitled for the highest position in the company. Hereby, I appoint Lee Min Sook as the CEO of Jung Inc., replacing Sim Changmin. And you will act as his assistant while still studying for your degree.
For my younger son, Shim Changmin. You will step down from your current position as the CEO and no longer bound to the company. You may choose to stay in the management, according to the position that Lee Min Sook will appoint to you. But should you opt to leave the company, you have no obligation or whatsoever to be responsible of your past actions when you were still in the CEO position.
I have set up a trust account under your name in the amount of 5 million dollar, which my lawyer will hand over the documents to you as soon as the will reading is over. Other than that, you are entitled for a house and a land where the house is standing in Busan. The house and the land’s documents were also with the lawyer and he should hand them over to you along with the trust account proof.
As mentioned in the beginning of this Will, I have prepared another one that will be read 4 years from this day on.”
Silence filled the room as the lawyer stopped reading. Yunho’s face had turned pale, Min Sook was trying to even his breath while Changmin stayed expressionless. And he was the one who also break the deafening silence.
“Well, I guess it’s clear now. Why so surprise Bro? It’s expected from him… you’re the heir, I was just the replacement.” He winked at Yunho who stared at him in confusion. “Min Sook-ahjussi, you have a hell lot of homework now.”
The lawyer just sat there awkwardly, aware of the tension between the three people in front of him.
Then Changmin turned to him, “Mr. Lawyer, I believe that you have some stuff to give me?”
Yunho and Min Sook only watched him in awe as Changmin kept acting casually, unlike someone who had just been fired from his job and left with some money as compensation.
Just then Yunho realized that there’s no turning back. He’s back to where he supposed to be. He’s now the master of the house..
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Chapter 12