[2] Wish: Bloom Of Spring | Taegyu Fanfiction

Chapter 37: Countryside

Countryside

"Son, I don't think you remember this but let me tell you that we have actually a children's home in XXX District."

I looked away from the screen of the TV which is playing a geographic channel and look at my mom who just arrived from her work. "What about it, mom?" I asked.

"You want something to get busy, right? I know you don't want to just be stuck in here. So, you can check the place tomorrow and if you want to help them there— you know? Taking care of children, playing with them, feeding them, and teaching them? If you want," she suggested.

I blew some air inside my cheeks and thinks. I'm not really good and handling kids, tho? What if I'll make them cry or what? What if they don't like me? These thoughts made me sigh.

"Ah baby," my mom sounded so sweet and hugs me. "You don't need to worry about the kids, okay? Just check the place first for now and decide. Can you do it?" she asked.

I smiled and chuckles, "Yes, mom. I will."

The next morning, my driver and I went to the countryside where the children's home is located. It was a long ride that made me fall asleep and as I wake up; the car is still going but the view outside are all tall trees with not much large spaces in between, just the streetlights and dim atmosphere because of the little amount of light from the sun passing through. I opened the window and rested my arms and head. It's cold probably because of the trees but it's nice. The cold wind that kisses my skin, I smiled for some reason.

"Are we near?" I asked Mr. Lim, my personal driver.

"Yes sir, just two kilometers away," he replied looking at the rear mirror and I nods.

I don't know what's gonna welcome me in Together Homes for Children but I really wanna try things out. Summer is about to end as well and instead of staying inside the four corners of my room, I need to do something productive.

And aside from that, there's something I want to know more about myself.

The tress started to have some gaps and more spaces then I can see now some establishment— the small, old, and low ones. There are also some houses and other vehicles. The car made a turn and there are more even houses and I think I saw a market place. I think, we entered the main village now but the car continued running until we turn right again and I saw a huge sign.

"Together Homes for Children," I read and I felt a sudden excitement and nervousness at the same time. Someone opened the gates for us and I can see some elderly waiting for us by the main entrance.

I breathe in and out before walking out of the car after Mr. Lim parked it. Huge smiles welcomed me and hugs. "Welcome Young Kang!" the other elderly welcomed.

"Ah—"

"It's so good to see you again, Mr. Taehyun! You grew up so big!" the other one exclaimed.

"N-nice meeting—"

"I hope you'll have a good stay in here, young son!"

I just awkwardly laugh at them and I didn't even get the chance to speak when they suddenly dragged me inside the building and they started talking about the place. I just keep on nodding while absorbing all of the information at once.

"Oh right, we'll be having our village meeting today!" Ma'am Lee suddenly blurted out. "I totally forgot about it! Okay, okay. I'll just leave you here first and someone will cater you, okay? Taehyun?" she smiles.