CHAPTER 24 - THE OTHER FAMILY

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October was ripped off the calendar, and the month of November glided into the year.

It was the last rush of autumn, and the yellow and orange hues covered the quiet streets. People all have different emotions reflected on their faces as they carry a bunch of candles and flowers. Cars lined up in the parking lot, leaving little to no space for those who came late.

Kids saved this day for a cute horror costume party as they knocked on the doors and shouted trick-or-treat around the neighborhood.


"Hey, baby boy. How's life treating you up there?" Haeeun softly said when she entered the mausoleum.


Placing the basket of daisies on the specific rack, Haeeun took out the candles she brought and placed them on the candle stand.


"Can we light one too?" Jaemin asked rather cautiously, careful not to break the girl's moment.

Haeeun turned to both males with a small smile. She nodded. "Of course. Come here; I'll introduce you."


Donghyuck and Jaemin shared a look for a second, then walked up near where the girl was. They light one candle each, taking time to pay their respects silently.

Haeeun then gestured for them to come in front, stood in the middle of them, and held their hands.


"Junho, these are my soulmates, Lee Donghyuck and Na Jaemin. I brought them here now as promised," Haeeun said with a bright smile.

"Hi, Junho. I'm Jaemin." The blonde waved. "We heard a lot about you. I hope you're at peace there. Don't worry, your sister is safe here with us."

"We promise you, she'll be happier now that we're here. Me and Jaemin.." Donghyuck looked at Jaemin for a second, then smiled. "We'll make sure she'll eat at the right time and will have enough sleep. You can count on us."

"If not, then," Jaemin jokingly quipped.

Donghyuck chuckled. "If we make a mistake, you're free to hit us in our dreams."

"Hey! That'll be creepy!" Haeeun exclaimed. "Yeah, anyway, if they ask for a punch, you do it." She ended up playing along, and they laughed.


Silence was invited between them suddenly. Nobody talked, and even their breaths were low and calculated. The three of them took their own moment to grieve, and even if the girl tried her hardest to give her best smile, both males still knew she wasn't doing well inside.


Haeeun let out a heavy sigh, finally letting go of the fake mask and showing her true feelings. Her eyes were dark and gloomy, and her grip on both of the male's hands was tightening.

Donghyuck and Jaemin lightly squeezed her hands, letting her know that they're still there with her and that someone will catch her if she falls.


Haeeun sighed again, but this time, she felt lighter in her chest. Having both her soulmates by her side helped the most. It's as if they shared her grief and emptiness, not letting her drown in them.

Maybe having two soulmates is really two hundred percent better.


"How are you feeling?" Donghyuck asked when he felt Haeeun's grip lessening.

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