How Long Will I Love You?

LO V E part 1

Love is complex.

👑EUNWOO👑

Minhyuk and Peniel were fast but I easily caught up with them at the rooftop of the hospital. The guy was on his stomach on the ground as Peniel secured his hands with a handcuff.

"I knew she was not working alone but I didn't expect you, of all people, to help her." Minhyuk stated disappointedly.

Peniel helped the guy up as they all sat down on the floor which gave me a clearer view of his face. I frowned as confusion and questions flooded my mind. "Do-Hwan?" The guy gave me a small nod then smiled bitterly.

"What...? Why? How?" I asked loudly as lines formed between my eyebrows. I was lost for words as my mouth opened and closed several times while trying to find the right words to say.

I have always looked up on Do-Hwan since I was a kid. He and Seung-gi were my role models while growing up. They taught me that love is not only expressed romantically, sometimes it also means being affectionate. I was an orphan and these two people helped me and influenced me in many ways to become who I am today, through them I found myself a family.

I knew that Do-Hwan is a good person and won't do anything stupid like this unless he was pressured to do so. "What did she make you do? Why did you do it?" I asked angrily which got Minhyuk and Peniel's attention.

Do-Hwan cleared his throat before answering. "She wants me to take Joy's child in exchange for my son." He hung his head down in shame then started to sob. "Her men took my son and threatened me. They knew that I've been working with BTOB's security team... I don't know what to do anymore. I broke BTOB's trust and I haven't seen my son for almost a month. All of these are driving me crazy..."

"Your son is safe."

We all looked at the person who just spoke. I was on my guard the moment I saw that face. "Luna?" I whispered in disbelief. Men followed behind her as she walked confidently towards us. No. She has the same face as Luna but... she's different.

"You're making Eunwoo uneasy, So-Hyun." Minhyuk shook his head disapprovingly and sighed loudly.

"I'm Luna's twin sister, So-Hyun." She offered her hand for a handshake which I took as I relaxed a little bit. "I'm here to hunt and take my sister back home. What she did is giving me extreme headache. She's sick but this whole mess is unacceptable... our father was infuriated upon hearing the news and I guess she can't escape the punishment waiting for her back home."

"She will be blacklisted in our country and the island." Minhyuk stated.

"I know. It's for the better." So-Hyun acknowledged. "Our father is planning to brand my sister to tell us apart and to minimize misunderstandings among our people. She was able to escape us beacause they thought she was me."

"Branding? Like a tattoo?" Peniel asked.

"Yeah." She nodded at Peniel before glancing at me. I didn't know I was staring at her with utter perplexity while trying to figure out what she just said. Their people...? What are they, some kind of mafia or something?

"We're an organization similar to BTOB's security team." She explained as if reading my thoughts. "How... how are they?" She hesitantly asked to no one in particular.

"Not good." Seungi-gi who just arrived answered her.

"What do you mean?" Fear started to eat me up and consume me as a whole, almost crippling me.

"We delivered the baby successfully but we need to monitor her closely. We're planning to transfer her at B Island's facility for close care and for her safety..." Seung-gi paused then looked at So-hyun, "until you take Luna back to your country it's best we stay in the island."

"I want to apologize for all the damages my sister has caused. I'm really sorry." She answered back guilt and shame evident in her pretty face.

I massaged my temple. When will this whole situation get better? Wait. They're going to transfer Joy? What about the baby?

"When I said 'her' it's the baby I'm talking about. Congrats uncle Eunwoo, the child is a baby girl!" Seung-gi announced.

My eyes widened in shock. Are these guys some kind of psychic?! I haven't said a single word yet they talk as if they can hear what I'm thinking. I narrowed my eyes and looked at them suspiciously.

"They can't read or hear your mind Eunwoo." Peniel whispered in my ear which made me jump a little in surprise.

I shook my head then smiled at the thought of a little girl calling me 'Uncle'. Baby girl... My happy thoughts were short-lived as worry overwhelmed and controlled me at the recollection of Joy. "What about Joy? How's Joy?" I asked nervously.

Seung-gi shook his head. "Not good –"

Our conversation was cut-off at the sound of a helicopter trying to land at the hospital's helipad. From the corner of my eyes I saw So-Hyun and her men take Do-Hwan while Peniel and Minhyuk followed behind.

"They need Do-Hwan to catch Luna, don't worry too much." Seungi-gi shouted over the loud sound of the helicopter as he motioned for me to follow him.

👑SUNGJAE👑

Joy was transferred to the intensive care unit and I haven't seen and heard any news about our child. It felt like my soul left my body once we were back at the waiting area. I lost my balance as my legs became weak and jelly. I pulled my hair in frustration as I sobbed. If only I've known the truth earlier... if only I listened to Eunwoo or caught on the small hints that Changsub has been trying to show me... it wouldn't have ended like this. It's my entire fault. I hit my head violently once... twice... before Eunkwang caught my hand. I saw pity in his eyes as he stared back at me. The ache in my chest intensified as if it is being stabbed continuously with all the sharp things that I could think about. It felt heavy and painful all at the same time.

"Hyung, it hurts." I mumbled in between gasps as I try to catch my breath. 

I treated Joy unfairly. I'm so stupid. 

Joy, I'm sorry. I really am. I can completely understand if you'll hate me after all that's happened. If I were given a chance to live my life again in a different world or a different time, I'll treat you better from the start. 

Please get well. I promise, this time I'll do my best to be a better man for you... a better person whom you deserve.

👑JOY👑

I was already getting tired as I walked aimlessly searching for something that I seemed to have lost along the way... but I was clueless of what I was looking for. I sat exhaustedly at a bench that I found along the road. At first, I was staring at nothing in particular but then tears streamed down my face at the sight of two familiar people walking towards my direction. I missed them. Many years have gone by but I still miss them. They hugged me and dried my tear-stained face. The warmth of their embrace calmed my nerves and brought me joy. It felt like I'm finally home.

The last time I saw them was right before the car accident ten years ago. Then if I'm seeing them now... am I dead?  

A/N:

I've been trying to figure out how to end the story in a way that won't disappoint you guys. I thought this chapter would be my last but I was wrong. I'll try to update again soon. Much thanks to all your votes, support and for leaving comments/messages. Greatly appreciate it! 💖It's a bit late but Merry Christmas! 💋PS: My brain cells have given up on me. (╥﹏╥)