MAMA'S ANGEL [SUNSUN]

26.CHANCE

"Guys, I planned to go to Han River this week. Do you want to join me?"

"That sounds great! We haven't gone anywhere this vacation, and winter is ending soon. Let's go! We can stay at my uncle's vacation house," Wonyoung said, excitedly.

"Count me in," Jay said.

"What about Sunghoon-shi?" Jake asked.

"Ahhh..." Wonyoung hesitated.

"Why are you hesitating? Just say yes," Wonyoung pouted.

"Okay, okay," Sunghoon agreed with a smile.

"Yeee... Jake Oppa, I'll add you to our group chat. Is that okay?"

"Sure," Jake nodded.

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"I won't be home for 2 or 3 days," Sunghoon said while packing his things.

"Oh, okay. Can I join too?" Sunoo asked softly, pouting. This made Sunghoon go crazy, but he managed to control himself.

"They can't see you."

"It's okay. Only you being able to see me is enough for me," Sunoo said, making Sunghoon flustered. They stared at each other for a moment.

"No. You should meet your friend. I can't go with you," Sunghoon said, rolling his eyes.

"You can go with him, Sunghoon."

"Okay, okay, no problem. I brought food and ice cream; it's in the fridge. I'm leaving now," Sunghoon said as he headed toward the door, but then paused and turned to look at Sunoo, who was already giving him puppy eyes. "Don't leave the fridge door open," he added before leaving, leaving Sunoo bewildered. Sunoo thought Sunghoon might have invited him along. He rolled his eyes.

"Let's see where you want to go so badly without me," Sunoo said with a smirk.

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When they arrived at the Han River, they enjoyed their day, especially getting closer to Wonyoung's uncle and aunt. After a peaceful day, they decided to relax a bit. Wonyoung and her aunt went to sleep, leaving the four men alone. Despite the cold weather, they were prepared and gathered at a spot near the river.

"Son, let me pour," the uncle said.

"Aaahhh, I don't drink, sir," Sunghoon said.

"Sir? Call me Uncle. You're my son-in-law anyway," the uncle said, a bit drunk after a few shots. Sunghoon glanced at Jay, confused by what the uncle said. Jay shrugged. "Why do you look scared? Once you marry Wonyoung, you'll be my son-in-law," the uncle explained.

"Ahhh, Uncle, we're just friends," Sunghoon tried to clarify.

"My wife and I were friends for years before fate brought us together. Now we're happily married. You two will end up the same way. Don't you agree, son?" the uncle said, patting Jay and Jake, who awkwardly nodded in agreement. "You like our girl, don't you?"

"Uncle, we're just friends. Nothing more."

"Why don't you like her? She's pretty, talented, and caring. What more could a boy ask for? She's a diamond. Don't throw that away. I'll speak with her and her family. They don't ignore my words," the uncle said, now quite drunk.

"Please, Uncle, don't do that. We're not..."

Sunghoon pleaded.

"Why not? Give me one good reason for not liking her."

"I do like her, but not in that way."

"Why?" Uncle pressed.

"Because I love someone else," Sunghoon admitted finally. Jay looked surprised. Jake, meanwhile, was confused, glancing back and forth between them.