Nodus Tollens|| Haowoongbin

47

Zhanghao looked at his hair in the rear mirror.
A small smile came on his face.
"Hanbin was right.. it does suit me" he whispered.

He looked away and got down from the car. He walked to the front door, his brows furrowed when he saw that it was slightly open.

"Is Hanbin back?" He quietly asked, walking in.

"Hanbin" he called but got no response. He hurriedly walked in. "Hanbin!" He yelled, his heartbeat increasing rapidly.

"Did someone break in?" He muttered to himself, his eyes widening at the thought. His brows twitched with he felt a sharp pain in his abdomen.

He rubbed his baby bump, folding his lips in pain.
"What's wrong?" He muttered and looked at the stairs. He quietly walked up.

He checked his room and didn't see Hanbin.
"Is he sleeping?" He muttered and turned, he paused when he saw a paper on his table.

He slowly walked to it, picking it up.

'Hao,

To you who has been with me in all I've been through, To you who married a coward like me,
To you who gave me a daughter,

I say thank you.

To you who had to face a sour marriage,
To you who had a house not a home,
To you who suffered pains because of me,

I say sorry.

You're the light at the end of my dark tunnel.
You're the reason for my existence. Without you, I'm nothing.

We've been together through a lot, you supported me through all I did. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you during your suffering.

I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me, for I'm a coward.

I'm sorry I didn't give you the life I promised to give you. The life we planned in our teens to live, I'm sorry I'm the one who failed you.

In all, I still love you.

I always will. But I can't live knowing I'm the cause of all of this. I can't breathe anymore Hao.

I'm sorry for my actions and for doing this.
Again I've made life harder for you but I have to put myself first here.

I can't take it anymore. Please tell me I did well.'

Zhanghao's hands shook as he dropped the paper.
"Ha-Hanbin!" He yelled running out of his room.

"Hanbin!" He yelled, banging the door to Hanbin's room open. He staggered back, holding the door for support.

His eyes widened, seeing Hanbin's body hanging above. "Ha-Hanbin.." He muttered, feeling his body freeze in the spot.

"H-Hanbin" He called again, pulling his feet, step by step. His head shaking. "N-No.. Hanbin- Hanbin!"
He yelled running into the room.

He shook his head as he picked up the knocked down stool, stepping on it as he untied the tight knot around his neck.

He held Hanbin as he fell to the floor.
"H-Hanbin! Hanbin wake up" He yelled, tapping his cheeks. "H-Hanbin please please please- don't do this me-

His muttered, tears slowly brimming his eyes.
"Hanbin! Speak to me, please..please it's me Hao.
Open your eyes please Hanbin!" He yelled hugging him tight.

He shook his head as his tears fell down his face.
"N-No..First Xie- you can't-no Hanbin..Please!"
He yelled rocking his body.

"Hanbin.. You can't leave me..not you too..please open your eyes. Who will be with me?..I can't live without you Hanbin please.." He placed his head on Hanbin's forehead muttering as his tears fell on Hanbin's face.

"I was barely surviving..now this?! Hanbin please!
We're meant to be together to the end! You can't go like this- you can't go with Xie! N-No!"

"Please- no..Hanbin" He muttered hitting his chest.

"We're meant to be a family.."

-

15 years later...

Ji Han brushed his hair back once he stepped out of the penitentiary gate. He closed his eyes, letting out a deep breath.

He opened his eyes and a smile came on his face when he saw someone standing far away.
Ji Woong leaned out of the wall as he walked to
Ji Han.

They engulfed each other in a tight hug.
"You did well Ji Han" Ji Woong said, patting his back. Ji Han leaned out of the hug smiling.

"Is it..only you that came?" He asked, looking behind
Ji Woong. Ji Woong gave him a small smile, patting his shoulder.

"What of Dad? Mom?..Where's- Where's Xie?"
Ji Han asked. Ji Woong folded his lips and sighed.
He smiled and turned.

"Do you see that over there?" He asked, pointing to where he previously stood.

Ji Han furrowed his brows in confusion. He looked at where Ji Woong pointed. His eyes slightly widened when he saw his old bicycle.

"My bicycle.. it's still around.." he muttered.

"I polished it everyday since you were gone. I know how important it is to you. And I know how important the place it's going to take you to is."
Ji Woong said and turned to Ji Han.

"You told me you and Xie were going to meet at the park once you got out, right?" Ji Woong asked and
Ji Han nodded.

Ji Woong smiled and patted his shoulder.
"She's been waiting for you..together with your father. They've been waiting for you"

Ji Han looked at his bicycle. "I'll be waiting for you at home" Ji Woong said and put his hands in his pockets as he turned and started walking away.

Ji Han walked to his bike, It still looked the same.
He looked at the mark he and Xie made when he got it. JX.

A smile appeared on his face.
"I'm coming.."