Mysterious Death✅

EP 7 Epilogue

Joong smiled when he noticed his partner/ husband in mind slept soundly next to him. He pressed a kiss to his temple. No matter how many years had passed, his love for him had not changed. It's strange to thank Death that he now have the life he has and the love of his life in his arms.

"Joong... why are you sentimental this early in the morning. I'm not even fully awake." Dunk mumbled. Joong chuckled before giving him a sniff kiss. Dunk opened slits of his eyes to look at him. 

" Joong, how can you still look at me as if I was still that 21 year old that you met all those years ago? My hair is all white. We both have wrinkles and I can hardly move as I used to." Dunk grumbled. Sometimes Dunk wondered how he hit the jackpot with Joong. Even with the many decades that they had been together, he still wondered what he did he do to have Joong in his life. Especially now that his body seemed to be failing him. No matter how good a life Joong had showered him, the scars of the earlier days seem to show as he aged. It showed the hard life he had before he met him. Sometimes he wondered if it was worth the effort of Joong putting up with him. 

"I still love you like the first day I met you, maybe even more." He gave him a light peck, kissing his gloomy thoughts away. 

"I love you too." he said as he kissed him back. While Dunk may grumble, he was happy to have Joong beside him. His life had changed so much for the better since the day he met him. He can't remember a life without him. Joong slowly helped him up from the bed. They had made their way slowly down to the dining area. Their children and grandchildren already waiting for them. The holiday festive wouldn't be complete without Pond, Phuwin and their family with them. It was absolute chaos but yet it warmed their hearts. 

Joong looked at the picture of his mother wishing she was here but she had passed away so peacefully, he couldn't begrudge her. He knew Death would take good care of her. He was more than glad that he had adopted Peem when they saw him on the lonely street all those years ago. He had brought them more joy than they could ever dream off. He was glad that he had the same interest to build the business further and built a beautiful family of his own. His wife and her family know of their relationship but it didn't bother them at all. Their grandchildren loved how they doted on them.

Pond and Phuwin had adopted Fourth who now had a partner of his own by the name of Gemini. They too had adopted a child of their own by the name of Luka. Joong was glad that they shared the happiness as they did. They remained close to each other despite the many decades in between and after they had retired. It wasn't hard with Phuwin being Dunk's cousin and their children being close friends and building their business together. It was just like old times with him, Pond and Phuwin together. But now it was a different generation with Peem, Gemini and Fourth. But still he was glad that they maintained their friendship after so many years. He loved how Dunk radiated with happiness with the presence of their family. He noticed how tired he was as the day went by. By the evening, he could clearly see the exhaustion in his eyes. 

" Let's head to bed, teerak. You look exhausted." he said quietly but Peem didn't missed it. 

"It's okay, it's rare to have the family all together. Rarer for me to have a good day." Dunk smiled.

"Pa, you shouldn't exhaust yourself. We'll still be here tomorrow. Arranging a gathering like this isn't all that hard. We love you, pa." He goes over to Dunk for a hug before Dunk whispering his I love you back. His wife and kids followed his example. Even Gemini, Fourth and their kids followed. He was their favourite uncle/ granduncle after all. Joong too received the same love from them all. Pond and Phuwin were not left behind. Joong realized what a good day it was, for Dunk to walk over to give Pond and Phuwin a hug, whispering how much he loves them. Perhaps his sentiments were rubbing off him. Joong slowly helped him back to their room.