OUR OWN ENDING [KimChay Stories Compilation]

EMBERS OF LOVE

EMBERS OF LOVE: A PREQUEL TO UNVEILING AFFECTION

"I am willing to die for him."

"I cannot live without him."

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"Rumpelstiltskin was so mad that he stomped his feet. He stomped them so hard that a very big hole opened in the ground, and he fell right down into it. And Rumpelstiltskin was never seen again. The end." Chay finished the story and closed the book he was holding.

Little Venice shifted on his lap and looked at him, "What happwened to the queen, Uncwle Chay?" the little boy asked.

Chay pouted, thinking of an answer. "She probably lived happily ever after with her family," he answered. "Now, I do have a question for you, Ven. What did you learn from today's story?" he asked the little boy. This became their routine every time Chay had to babysit Venice when the kid visited the main house.

Venice pouted and thought deeply, almost mimicking Chay. The young lad chuckled because of his cuteness. Tankhun was supposed to watch over Venice when Vegas and Pete were out for a mission and while Macau was away for college, but he often made poor Venice cry so Chay volunteered to take care of him instead. That's why the two were close. He likes kids anyway, so he wouldn't mind taking care of Venice. Now, Chay's room is full of toys and children's books. He doesn't mind it since the two often spend time in his room.

"I thwink being nowsy is fine, Uncwle Chay. If the queen didn't spwy on Wobbleskimskim, she pwobably would lose to him." Venice answered. Chay grew fond of this kid since they were always left alone every time everyone was on a mission. Especially, his little baby talks. Uncwle Chay? Wobbleskimskim? How cute is that?

Chay smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. He fondled Venice's hair, subtly fixing his little bangs, "Sometimes being nosy is not a good thing, Ven. I think some people used other people's weaknesses to take advantage of them, like Rumpelstiltskin." Chay said. Suddenly, his thoughts were far away from the present, like having a flashback of how the person he trusted and loved the most used him to his advantage. He can feel his heartache again. Chay blinked, his attention going back to the kid on his lap. He gulped down the forming ball in his throat and said, "Also, you shouldn't lie like the miller did. It has punishment, Ven, I'm telling you. Always tell the truth and take responsibility for your actions, understand?" he added.

Venice pouted again, thinking before smiling and nodding. Chay smiled, a genuine one. He wasn't expecting Venice to understand. It's fine, as long as the kid wouldn't make the same mistake as someone he knows. Or he used to know. Chay softly pinched Venice's chubby cheek.

Suddenly, a voice interrupted them, "Khun Porch–" Arm called out to him from outside the room. He was about to enter but halted when he saw someone outside the room and bowed ninety degrees, "Khun Kimhan." he greeted. It was almost inaudible, but the sound of the familiar name made Chay nervously perk up. He can't see Kim. He's maybe hiding from the outside, hiding from him.

Chay cleared her throat, trying to calm his nerves. "What is it, P'Arm?" he asked. Arm straightened his body, taking a glance at someone outside the room before looking at Chay. He wants to laugh. Kim can make everyone nervous, yet he barely does anything.

"I got orders to take Khun Venice home," he said.

Venice jumped off from Chay's lap, "Yehey! Papa's home!" the kid exclaimed and ran towards Arm. Chay stood and followed Venice. The kid stopped and looked at the side. He looked up to their surprise visitor, "Hello, Uncwle Kim." he greeted. Chay stood near the doorway. There is Kim, leaning against the wall. He looked briefly at Chay before shifting them to Venice, he just nodded to acknowledge the kid's greeting.