Married

17. A new me

(Leo's POV)

My mother came to see me. We cried, we hugged. I got scared of what she might say.

- It was a good thing that your father left before you did...

- Mother...

- It's a good thing that you are okay... you look good... my baby, you look stronger.

- The good thing of having my memories back is that I can call you "mom". I'm sorry I failed you... I was so selfish...

- You were in pain. And you didn't mean to forget everything about us anyway.

- You are not mad??

- Oh, I am mad. But not at you. Never. That young man saved me from falling into despair when he said you were at the hospital and were pronounced dead but in reality you weren't dead so I shouldn't worry because you were okay and taken care of... But he also said I shouldn't ask about it. I was supposed to live on just knowing that my son was somewhere living a better life away from us and trust that everything was just fine.

- I know you, mother. I bet you tried to search for me.

- Honestly... I only wanted to know if you were doing okay... This life you had since you got married... it wasn't good for you, right? I saw pictures of you these years... and you looked so pretty and happy, I had forgotten how cute your honest smiles were... I'm sorry...

- No, mom, don't be sorry about anything.

She cleaned her tears and then made a serious face.

- You are not here to tell me I have to go back to be his husband, right? - I asked

- Of course not. That is up to you. But I honestly wish that you would leave him for good. You are finally looking as my innocent healthy son again and I won't let him take that away from you again. - she said, I didn't expect that reaction from her

- Mother, don't hate on him... He was not a good husband but it was also my fault...

- I wish I didn't have to do this but... could you please come back to the company? We need you, Taekwoon. You have grown so much, it's our family business and... I am so tired... I wish I didn't have to ask for your help but

- Is he not doing a good job?

- He does what he can... I know he tried hard... But he's not that good dealing with some business stuff, I see you and Secretary Han have made this small business of yours grow in so little time and I think... Woonie, I know many doors would be opened to you... People still remember your father and... you are just like him...

- Mother... ... I will... I am not father but... Of course, I'll go back to take care of what matters to our family. I am no longer scared of it.

- You will have to meet him though... Work with him...

- Don't worry... - I hugged her and I said I would meet her soon.

I took a deep breath.

- Sanghyuk! – I called Hyukkie who kept bowing in front of mother, she left us and then I gave him the papers he knew – Do it. File them. I don't care anymore. I don't care about anything...

- Hyung... are you sure?

- My sisters are all grown up and they all were successfully married, mother is willing to take my side. If they want to make a scandal saying I lied about my own death, be it, I'm ready to face it all but I won't let him bring my family legacy down with him. I will protect you and Hongbin, don't worry...

- You know I will be by your side no matter what.

- I know... I'm sorry... I really liked our life here but... we have to go back... to my world... We will save my family's company and make it grow...

- I will call Hongbin and we'll take care of the official statements about your health...

Before going back to mother's side I had some things to take care of.

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The neighbours made a huge goodbye party for us. Well, mostly for me, because Sanghyuk would come back from time to time to check on our store and on the guys that were going to take care of it...

The reason Sanghyuk had some business trips before was because we were growing and getting new investors and opening new shops in other towns... We started with a small shop and now we have a chain.

So now I had something else to give to the Han and Jung family as a legacy... something to offer to the shareholders... I bet they were surprised when they found a small new competitor on their way... they would be pleased to have us as associates instead of competitors.