Invisible string of fate
the beige curtains gently sway in the wind like
a dancing veil has decided to become a professional prima ballerina.
and the sun traces its invisible fingers on the thin surface of fabric, as if every non-existent thing is a special kind of love, no one seems to get, except him.
He opens his eyes, irritations etched all over his ethereal face
When he was a mere child
he would wake up as soon as the
Sun broke out in rays
A radio would be placed on a table in their little porch
And its songs always brought him joy
Oh, what nostalgia
The Carpenters would sing their
comforting music
Bread would sing their heartfelt songs
Whenever Perhaps Love would come, he would close his eyes and wander about his future life
but now he is 42, not a kid anymore. He knows his life can't be changed now. What's there to change now?
Nothing
Kim Taehyung
Aish, this old man has started playing his radio again. I should have thrown it yesterday
-- His peaceful sleep has already been interrupted. He wears his glasses then
walks towards his father's room while scratching his bùtt and farting
Kim Taehyung
What? how many times do I have to tell you not to disturb me while I sleep?
-- He asks his father, too irritated to be true
Kim Jae Joon
So what? can't I even listen to music?
-- He returns same energy to his son
Kim Taehyung
You are already 83, time to die old man. Don't waste your days listening to music. Go to temples, pray
do something like this
-- He says while farting silently
Kim Jae Joon
So, you are 42. Why don't you get married then? You were born when I was 41, but I had your brother when I was 35 and sister when I was 38
Your children will call you grandpa, mark my wor--
There's something hanging in the air
it caught senior kim's senses unaware
Taehyung slips his way out of the room
Kim Jae Joon
Did you just fart in my room, you moron? What did you even eat. So, poisonous smell that I might die instant
-- He starts cursing his son
While his son doesn't care about those words
Kim Taehyung
Who's going to marry me anyway? I am too old to get married
-- He mumbles, making his way to the kitchen
Taehyung can listen
Ephemeral melodies emanate from his father's dear radio—
songs too cliché that Taehyung despises them.
He only hears today’s charlatans
and their monotonous redundancy of new yet familiar beats.
But there is hope...
The eternal relics that elate his soul, having lacked innuendos—
tunes of back-in-the-day entices him
As he, a desperate old soul, turn the fùck in angst,
in search of stations bygone.
He goes to his father's room again
Turns the radio off
When breakup songs comes on
Because he can’t face the fact
That they sound like him and ex boyfriends
Kim Jae Joon
Why did you turn off my radio?
Kim Taehyung
Read newspaper or the holy book, old people don't listen romantic songs
-- Says another old man
Kim Jae Joon
I want to eat something spicy today~
-- Senior kim demands
Kim Taehyung
Eat, whatever I cook for you old man
-- He replies from the kitchen. There is no way he will give his father spicy food
who will be responsible for the aftereffects?
His father's going to scream tomorrow
" Ah, It burns when I poòp "
His father's stomach can't handle spicy foods
So he is going to make daljuk today
After sometimes his daljuk is ready
by the most handsome chef in the world
He places his and father's daljuk on the table
Kim Taehyung
Have it quietly old man, I am getting late
-- He has already started having his food
Kim Jae Joon
Not Daljuk aga--
-- Before he can finish his complaint his son has already śhoved a spoonful of daljuk in his mouth
Kim Taehyung
Didn't I tell you to eat quietly? Spicy food is for young people, those are not for you and I
we both are old, our stomach can't handl--
Kim Jae Joon
You are old, not me! I have evergreen mind, and a young soul
-- He grins, showing his false teeth
Kim Taehyung
Yeah, right- an 83 y/o young man
-- He concentrates on his own food again. He is getting late and needs to go to school where he works as a clerk.
Students can come late but not clerks
Kim Jae Joon
Save some daljuk for your sister and nephew
Kim Taehyung
Why? When did your daughter send you any meal?
Never!
But she comes every month when it's time for your pension
-- He has finished his meal and goes to the kitchen
Kim Jae Joon
Her husband died when she was young
she runs a small shop and her son needs money for studies
Kim Taehyung
Studies? Yes! Right
last day I saw him smoking near his school.
motherfùcker
asshòle
-- he mumbles and then starts washing dishes again
After a few minutes, he leaves his house
Kim Taehyung
I am going, heat up your lunch and have it on time
-- Grabbing his bag he leaves the house
Sun peaking from the edge of the earth
From the corner of his eye,
a light fog creeps in,
Suffocating him,
Distorting his vision further.
Rubbing his eyes to the faded sky,
To gaze through the windows' dew.
Once the sun's risen,
It reflects off the surrounding fog,
Leaving him basking in a morning glow.
There's something about LONG HAIR and ARTS,
There's something long hair and SIMPLICITY,
There's something about long hair and FREEDOM,
There's something about long hair and PEACE,
There's something about long hair and FREE SOUL,
But how long is enough long?
Personally he has kept a longer hair than expected; people tend to misjudge the likes of him.
But who cares, he just makes a messy bun and goes straight to his kitchen after taking a quick shower wearing only a shirt and underwear. Nothing else.
Lee Ji Yeon
For God's sake Ggukie, wear something underneath. You are 40! 40! Not a child running around the house wearing nothing but underwear
-- She starts making tea.
She knows her son gets angry whenever he has to cook. He is frustrated with everyone and everything around him
Jeon Jeongguk
Who cares? And stop mentioning my age
If you are so ashamed of having an unmarried omega son in your home, I can leave the home today this instant.
Don't provoke me
-- He says while clenching his jaw
Lee Ji Yeon
Do you think, I should apologize to you for whatever I said?
Then SORRY, Ggukie
-- She says while adding tea leaves in boiling water
Jeon Jeongguk
Don't say sorry while you are clearly not SORRY Eomma. I will definitely leave the house someday. My entire life has ruined because of you guys. What do you expect from me? Like, I can't even wear whatever I want right?
-- He says, clearly pissed with his mother
Lee Ji Yeon
We ruined your life? We? Who told you to waste 15 years on that ex boyfriend of you--
Jeon Jeongguk
As if your daughter didn't get married at 20 and have children. I told her not to marry that man, didn't I? Look, now I have to earn for your daughter and her children as well. Why don't you ask her to contribute some to this family? she has been saving for her future and her children, what about you? aren't you her mother as well?
-- He says clearly frustrated with his entire family
Lee Ji Yeon
Oh, so you are tired of us? Every day, I search a suitable man for you, but you don't want to get married
-- He pours tea for her son
Jeon Jeongguk
So, you want me to get marr--
-- He stops as his nephew and niece enters the kitchen
Lim Si woo
Samchon, I want to eat noodles from oodles of noodles
-- He kisses Jeongguk's cheek
Lim Yeosin
Me too
-- She kisses Jeongguk's another cheek
Jeon Jeongguk
Fine, I will buy
-- He has finished his tea
Jeongguk has been working as lunch lord at a private school for last 8 years. He is the breadwinner.
Working without break has deteriorated his health
Having been born in a poor family is the greatest sin, he has ever committed
His fingers bleed, back hurts.
Breathe fumes, he can't get proper sleep.
He can't be a mother, a wife. He is just the breadwinner.
He makes 1880 won, every hour.
Every day.
For what?
During working our he was explo!ted.
Obviously, an unmarried omega is like an open treasure chest, anyone will attack. He is a worker, emotionally broken
He has been hit, broken down,
Touched by people, he never wanted to.
They steal from him, his hope
Education.
His life.
He can't eat.
He can't sleep.
Get back to work.
Or get lost.
Like everyday he serves lunch to the students of the school
And his working hour ends after 8 hours
Likewise, Taehyung works as a clerk of public school
His working hour ends after 8 hours as well
but never have they ever noticed each other
The bus to home is loud
but the screams of other passengers drown out
the voices in both of their heads
so they never minds
they put in an earbud
and listen to music
they still feel very tired
Taehyung is sitting behind Jeongguk's seat
looking outside the window
Summer rain comes again
with the pained cry of someone
who isn't quite Taehyung.
Summer rain comes again
where white meets gray
and lies are true.
After sometimes a little boy comes
he sits across from Taehyung and Jeongguk
Both have noticed the boy at the same time
His little hands, soft and velveteen
Shiny eyelids, tired and drooping
Long lashes
Looking down at the ground.
A small mask to fit his round face with a childish print of his favorite hero
Shy and quiet with delicate limbs
Putting on his large backpack
Almost home
Invulnerable
To the screams of the others as lightning strikes
Beyond the fields of corn
Body jostled
As the bus bumps along
Dull jade eyes
Peering through the window
Staring at the rain
Behind the glass
After noticing the boy in the bus both of them whispers under their breath at the same time
Taekook
I wish, I had a baby like him
And hence, universe has listened to their prayer, their desperate wish to have a family of their own
So, universe must bind them together with an invisible string of fate
Auspiciousblue
Again, a gentle reminder-THIS STORY CONTAINS BARE MINIMUM DRAMA
Which means almost zero drama
Comments
Midnight Muse 💫
i want to know how you will write a fluffy story.. wow it will be so cute.. the imagination itself gives me goosebumps.. 😚😚😚😚
2023-07-27
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Midnight Muse 💫
🤌 there are billions of girls in the que sir . please clean your specs and see them clearly.. ✌️
2023-07-27
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Midnight Muse 💫
😂😂😂😂 something he ordered from panda express..
2023-07-27
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