One more folktale

Part 18

"My name is Kang Eunsang. Last night, some fellow neighborhood villagers attacked me but I escaped and collapsed at your door"

The stranger spoke

"Huh!! Those villagers? Hyung I think that maybe they are the same people...but why did they attacked you?"

Kihyun got curious and again questioned Eunsang about the concerned matter

"They attacked me because they recognized me...umm I will explain. So what happened is that I shifted Japan for 4 years due to my studies. Two days ago, I came back to meet my family. I just have my elder brother who is married and his wife gave birth just a year ago. They used to live in that neighborhood village from where I escaped from those attackers. Yesterday, I visited the village, I didn't knew the correct address to my brother's house so there I asked a villager about it. He said that... he said....that.. my brother..my ...family..my brother and his wife has been killed and their house has been burnt..there is no evidence of the baby yet..they don't know if he is..alive..or ...or he is dead. When I was heading towards the house that turned into ashes, there I bumped into one of the members of that attacking group. He asked my name and I told him. I also wanted to confirm if the villager I met, was actually true so I told him everything. He then took me somewhere and hit my head with something. Out of nowhere, there were 4 or 5 people came out and started attacking me.. fortunately I am here in front of you both, alive and breathing"

He explained the matter

"Uhh what!? That was your family who has been killed by those people? I can't believe...you know that-"

Shownu was about to continue but Eunsang saw the baby and said

"Dowon_ah! Oh my God! Dow-"

He reached towards Sarang and took him in his arms

"Eunsang_ssi...We want to tell you something"

They both told him about all the things that has happened so far and how they rescued Sarang that is Kang Dowon according to Eunsang.

"But how did you recognized him?"

Kihyun asked

"My brother sent me his photos. His face resembles both my brother and sister in law. But anyways, thank you for taking care of me and Dowon. Umm..you looks concerned about something... don't worry about anything. I am not going to take Dowon away anywhere. He is in the right hands. And thank God that you both changed his name. I am going to America after a year after my graduation and tomorrow I am leaving for Japan again. If Dowon...umm Sarang...if Sarang ages old enough for schooling, you should not change his name. Keep the name you both gave to him. I don't want them to recognize him with our name. I for sure cannot take a good care of him as you both are doing right now. I am giving him to you. I do love him with all of my heart so please take care of him and look after him as if he is your own child. I am not sure when I'll be back. I think that maybe I am gonna settle in U.S.A permanently. By the way, thank you again for everything and taking care of me"

"Don't be so worried about Sarang. Since the day we found him, we are looking after him as if he is a part of our own family. And we'll sure do as you said."

Kihyun spoke

"By the way I am curious...I know it's a personal question and I shouldn't ask..but since you both are taking care of Sarang, I wanted to ask something. So may I?"

He wanted ask them about something he is curious of.

"Yeah sure go ahead"

They gave him permission to ask

"Umm...is anyhow you both are together? Like...umm...I just guessed through your gestures and behaviour towards each other...it's okay if you don't want to answer"

He asked

"Uh..well..umm..Yes...that's true..we are together and it's been more than six years.."

Shownu answered to his question

"Oh my god so I was right. Well I support you both wholeheartedly. I am very open minded trust me....you know I am so into BL series..you know in Japan they are appreciated and accepted openly..have you read those BL mangas or Manhwas? They are very famous over there. Which one is your favorite? Well mine are so many. And there a lot of -"

He just couldn't stop when he came to know that they are together. He came out as huge BL fan and couldn't stop talking about for the same. It's been two hours and after their conversation they had their lunch.

"I am repetitive about it but thank you again so much for taking care of me and Sarang. I have to leave for the city now. My luggage is in a hotel and my flight for Japan is tomorrow in the morning. So I will take your leave and keep me in your contact. Here have my number."

He gave them his number

"Uh wait- let Minhoon drop you because it's not safe for you to go alone."

Kihyun stopped him and called Minhoon and explained him the matter

"Who's Minhoon?"

"Oh..you will came to know soon!..Oh here he is.."

Minhoon arrived at Kihyun's home

"Hi I am Minhoon, Kihyun explained me the matter and I understand all that and also don't worry because I am the third and the last person after both of them who know about the issue. Let's go then?"

He left with Eunsang to drop him to the city hotel

.....

During the drive the had a sweet little conversation

"Umm..so you are their neighbor?"

Eunsang asked. Eunsang was himself a 25 years old guy who just wanted to be mutual with whoever he meets on his way. He is such a friendly person just like Minhoon.

"Ah yes...I am their neighbor. We are like family friends. You tell me about you, only if you want to, I am not forcing"

"For sure"

Eunsang told Minhoon about him and whatever more he wants to share. Within few minutes they became good friends just because of their same friendly gestures.

"Shall we exchange our numbers so we could be in contact with each other?"

Eunsang asked for his number

"Yeah for sure. It was really nice to know you. I am currently trying hard on learning mechanics. I also wanted to go to U.S.A for the same. But I am looking forward for it. I hope I could make it but first I need to get admission in a good university."

Minhoon spoke

"Well...how old are you?"

"Umm..I am 23 years old"

He answered

"Well you know I can help you. I have many mutuals in U.S.A who can help you in getting admission in a good university for yous studies and graduation. I'll be shifting to America after a year, so why don't you come along and look for your future? And no need to worry about financially, I will help you with that."

Eunsang responds

"Oh..I would love to study there ...and no don't worry about money..I will manage it anyhow. It's my dream to study there."

"Whatever you feel is good according to you...and if you need any kind of help just tell me without any pause."

They finally arrived at the hotel and greeted goodbyes to each other

To be continued-