A Shot At Love [MFBTY- Bizzy AMBW]

Chapter 54

Roman's POV:

The jet ride was filled with the cries and tears of everyone on board. I handed everyone a glass and poured them something strong. “There are no words to express the depths of the brokenness we all feel. I don’t know what to say to comfort anyone, much less myself, but one thing I do know is that Monique and Macy will be avenged. I won’t stop hunting down Go and Kang until they’re dead.”

Everyone lifted up their glasses in agreement. I took notice of Joon Young in the corner by himself. He was emotionless, and I knew that a storm was brewing inside of his heart. It was only a matter of time before he went off the deep end, and even I didn't have the power to bring him back to sanity. There was a void within his eyes, and if he didn't find closure soon, evil would lay siege to his once pure heart.

Mo and his daughter were both gone. That’s more than I could say for myself; at least I was still blessed with the life of my son. As I was still in deep thought, Joon Young stood up and walked out the door, most likely to go to the lower level. Joon-ho had gone to follow him, but I shook my head against it. "He needs time."

"It has been said that 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone." Joon-ho continued, "If we leave him by himself who's to say time won't betray him again?" He turned his back to me and followed after Joon Young.

 
Joon-ho’s POV:

          I know Roman means well, but Joon Young is my best friend. How could I drown out my sorrows with alcohol, when he was suffering more than I was? I was humble enough to put his needs above my own. Opening the door to the lower level living room I dodged a glass cup just in time. As it hit the wall behind me Joon Young crumbled to the ground.

          I ran to him and held him in my arms as he sobbed uncontrollably. I had hoped that my presence would suffice. “How do I go on living without them? How do I face each waking day knowing that they won’t be here with me? Why did God allow this happen?”

          “God’s ways are a mystery. The bud may have a bitter taste, but sweet will be the flower. If He brought you to this point, then I know that He’ll see you through to the other side. He won’t leave you…” I said slowly. I had to remind myself of this truth as well. “Grief is the price we pay for love.”

“When this is over…” he took a deep breath as I held my own. I felt the weight of his words, and I dreaded what he would say next. “…I won’t be returning with you guys. There’s nothing for me back there. I don’t want to be reminded of the echoes of the lost pieces of my heart.”

My heart sank at his confession. “Where will you go?”

“New Zealand- I still have family there.” Joon Young whispered. “But I will not leave Thailand until I eliminate the ones who permanently scarred my soul.”

I nodded and held out my hand. He took it and I lifted him up. “Then we do this together. Brothers for life…”

          “Brothers for life...” Joon Young repeated. “Thank you…”

Roman’s POV:

We landed in Thailand 5 hours later at the Khon Kaen Airport. The night beat us here. We would have to get a hotel for the night, and then head out before sunrise. It was a good thing my parents were watching my son a week before this fire happened. He's safe in Italy. I called them and told them what happened, however I asked them not to tell my son until I got back. I wanted to avenge my wife before I broke the news to our son that his mother was gone.