Back to you (TOTNT 1938 Lee rang version)

43. It's fate

''Where is Sarang ?'' Y/n asked as they walked around a park.
''At school. Soo ho too. We should go pick them up together. They'll be elated to see you.''
''Im glad I could make it in time before Sarang's exams & Soo ho's PTM.'' Y/n looked at Rang who had a sudden change of expression at the mention of PTM.
''Actually..... The PTM got preponed. It was yesterday.'' He looked exhausted just talking about it.
''Did you go ? Why, did he cause trouble ? He doesn't usually do anything for us to get any complaints.''
''Ah, dont get me started. It was the most tiring day of my life.''

Flash back

Rang's daily routine during y/n's absence -

5 am : Wake up-not from sleep but from the daze about y/n-and prepare breakfast for the kids along with their school lunch boxes.

6 am : Wake the kids up and help them get ready for school.

7 am : Drop Soo ho to school.

8 am : Drop Sarang to school.

8.30 - 9.30 am : Call Ji ah and ask (irritate) if she has any updates about Yeon & y/n.

9.30 - 10.30 am : Hold y/n's photo to his chest and dramatically cry for an hour.

10.30 - 4.30 pm : Stake out at Granny's Office while chewing her ear about y/n.

4.30 - 6.00 pm : Pick up the kids from school and take them out to eat and play.

6.00 - 7.30 pm : Get back home, rest and let the kids nap.

7.30 - 9.00 pm : Feed the kids dinner and help them with their homework.

9.00 - 10.00 pm : Read the kids a bed time story each and put them to bed.

10.00 - 11.00 pm : Hold y/n's photo to his chest and dramatically cry for an hour.

11.00 - 5.00 am : Go to the After life Immigration Office and let no one sleep over there cause 'how would they know if y/n was trying to come back'.

And repeat.

''Appa, you don't have to come if you have things to do. It's alright if no one attends this time.'' Soo ho said munching on his toast while the three sat on the breakfast table. He was always mature for his age like Sarang.
''Why, sure I can. Why would you think I won't be able to attend ?'' Rang asked trying not to sound too concerned.
''We know Omma's disappearance has you worried that you can't even sleep at night.''
''That's not true.'' Rang lied having caught off guard.
''It's alright appa, no need to say otherwise. The dark circles under your eyes make you look more like a panda than a fox.'' Sarang added sipping on her fruit juice.
''Is it that obvious ?'' The two kids shared a look and nodded.

''Well, I won't lie to you kids. Truth is I am worried. It's been more than 42 hours since y/n's disappearance. Your granny who knows everything in this world says she doesn't know when they'll be back. So, it is concerning.'' Rang sighed then immediately put on a confident face,
''But let's not worry a lot and wait for her. Let's do everything right so she'll be proud when she's back. I have everything under control.''

''This is out of my control.'' Rang sighed as a large group of parents, all mothers of the students, surrounded Rang.
''So you're Soo ho's dad ?''
''How come we never saw you before ?''
''You should attend the PTM often. I mean, they are good for our kids and us parents.''
''Can't I just use my powers on them to get out of this situation ?'' Rang asked in a low voice to Soo ho who was just amazed by all the attention on him and Rang.
''No, this is the first time all my classmates mothers called me cute. You should come everytime Appa.''
''Why ? Dont they say that when you come with Omma ?''
''No, when I come with Omma, the dad's call me cute.''
''What ?!''