Mute//kth

chapter 8- Forgiveness

Taes POV

I never thought id be here right now.Sitting across from my dead beat dad in the kitchen,none of us speaking a word.It had been almost three years since he left,why did he decide to come back now,after all this time.

My lips remained sealed,and a frown was set on my normal smiley face.I wished Hwa-Young was with me right now.But wouldn't that be selfish? She has her own problems to deal with,she surely doesn't care about mine.

He slowly took a sip of his coffee,then set it down with a thud."Look,son..." I immediately cringed at the little pet name.I was ashamed to be his son."I really am sorry" He sighed,looking down at his interlocked hands.Was it just me,or did he sound...sad? I stared at him,waiting to continue "Your mother told me that you had stopped speaking for about two years.Im assuming its from all the trauma I've cause you" I averted my eyes,biting my bottom lip.Heaving a sigh,he continued "I just hope you and your mother can forgive me" I looked up at him in the eyes,and saw,for the first time,sincerity."Im not asking for things to be all peachy between us,but I want you to know that I'm truly sorry for all the trouble I have caused you" I looked down,not showing any emotion.Sighing,he stood up,sulking,and made his way out,passing my mother on the way.I got up quickly and rushed to grab his arm before leaving.He looked shocked that I stopped him,and waited for me to do something.Without thinking,I brought him in for a hug,pushing back the tears.I might not be able to face him ever again in my life,for he had lost that chance.But,Im fulfilled,and almost...happy.

He hesitantly brought his hands around my back,and I began to feel some tears hit the top of my head.He was crying.He was sorry.And I forgive him.Pulling out of the hug,my father walked over to my mother,who was still silently crying,and patted her shoulder,a sincere smile on his face.And,surprisingly,she smiled back,and opened the door for him."I wish you both the best.Ill be taking my leave" And that was his last words,before heading out of the house forever,and began to ride off in his car I didn't notice was parked there at first.My mom ran to me,and hugged me,patting my head.I embraced her back,and let her cry.

A/N: Ive had this story finished for a while now but I never got around to posting the chapters lol. But,it's coming to an end. I have a couple books ive already finished,and will be posting those in the future!