Chapter 23.1 : Words

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A peaceful day after the hideous and frazzling journey through the cracks of thunder, Namjoon was seen relishing the bright sunny day in the artificial garden.

The pastel blue of the sky hugged him with warmth as the rays fell on his clear skin. To epitome his peace, it was such a hush that he could listen to the small waves pushing through at the far stretched sea shore. However impractical it may sound, he could feel a surreal path of its travel to him.

Although, the huge chunk of weight was gone and without a doubt, he was relieved about the aftermath. He didn't feel anything extraordinary as he had anticipated even for a moment. Like fulfilment. Or content.

He was missing his smile.

As he sipped the lazy afternoon coffee, a buzzing ringtone stirred him up to receive it.

*Over the call*

NJ : Yes, Attorney Wang? (-with a tranquil mien-)

AT. WANG : I am so sorry to intrude your space at this hour. How are you doing?

NJ : Oh, please don't mention. I haven't been doing anything productive anyway. What are you calling about though? (-sips his coffee-)

AT. WANG : Well, it's about Seong PD's conviction. Although, they tried to show he is a psychic patient with tons of doctor's prescriptions whatsoever. The court still pronounced him a lifelong imprisonment with medical assistance however.

Lawyer Mun, in his last attempt, tried to present grounds for a lenient sentence. The current verdict was the maximum, the Jury could show mercy upon him.

NJ : Ah, I see.

Even after a confirmation that Kim Seong has been locked forever now, that he finally cut him off his life, Namjoon still felt the same. The emptiness prevailed, regardless.

NJ : Well, if that's fair.

AT. WANG : And about the penalized amount. Feel at ease. I will take care of it with your bank.

NJ : Thank you so much and sorry for the extra trouble, Byeonusa-nim. But, I would really appreciate if that sum is sent to some social work or charity anonymously.

AT. WANG : (-pleased to hear his words-) Sure thing. Your humble request will be taken care of at best.

NJ : (-smiles-) Ye, thank you again. Also, about Ok-Tak. How's his bail appeal advancing?

AT. WANG : Yes, I am on it. The sooner the appeal is granted, the sooner he will be out. And that soon can be today too. I will swing by the station to look at the progress.

NJ : Ah, that's a big relief.

AT. WANG : Also, by tomorrow morning, Seong PD will be shifted to the penitentiary.
Like you asked, if you could meet him once before that, you can do it today. In my opinion though, it would be better if you don't.

NJ : No, I really want to meet him one last time. I would like to ask him a few things personally. How are the meeting times like?

AT. WANG : Well, if you say so. You can drop by at any hour in the evening.

NJ : Will be there.

AT. WANG : Keep in mind, he would always try to provoke you to bring unnecessary chaos. You shouldn't lose your cool in any means.

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