Chapter 1
Minseong
So this is how your games end huh?
Minseong
Everyone told me about you but I was so foolish thinking maybe just maybe you didn't approach me for your sick and twisted games, I through maybe you'd changed and really felt like I did towards you
Minseong
but I guess you were just waiting for the right moment to shatter my heart into pieces...you're really something else Kang Taejin
Kang Taejin
We had something good going on but I never said I was going to spend the rest of my life with you, that was your own foolishness so don't blame it on me
Kang Taejin
And I'm tired Minseong, you and I both know things just weren't working out, I tried loving you but I just couldn't, I'm sorry that you feel like I was in it because of my sick and twisted games
Kang Taejin
What we had needs to come to an end, I'm sick of pretending that I still hobour feelings for you, I'm tired of hurting you
Kang Taejin
You may think this is easy for me but trust me it's not, once I did like you and it pains me seeing you not happy because of me, so let's break up
Taejin's face was void of any emotions
Minseong
I hope one day you find the one you finally ready to give your all to and she treats you the same way you treat all the people you've hurt so you'll know how they felt
Minseong wiped her eyes then took her bag and left
After Minseong left Taejin went to the kitchen and got some headache pills and after drinking them he went to his bedroom as he had work to do
He took his laptop and went back downstairs, to be honest he wasn't in the mood but he wouldn't let his personal life interfere with his work
He spent the rest of the day busy until a quiet voice called out to him
Miss Choi
I'm sorry to disturb you sir but dinner is ready and already set on the dining room
The older woman looked timid as she knew never to disturb him while he was working
Kang Taejin
I'll finish up and come eat thank you
Miss Choi nodded her head then bowed to him and left
Taejin looked back at the screen to finish reviewing the documents that his secretary sent to him, when he was done he closed the laptop and headed to the dinning room
The meal was well cooked and he found himself enjoying each and every bite...the table was filled with different dishes which made him feel a bit lonely, it made him miss home, his mother
Miss Choi was the first lady he had hired that has managed to stay for over a year, the previous housekeepers didn't meet his standards and were fired less than three months in the job
After his meal was done Miss Choi cleaned up, leaving the room sparkling
She then went to seek him out yet again
Miss Choi
I have finished everything for the day sir, is there anything else you want to be done before I head home?
Taejin shook his head and waved his hand to dismiss her never taking his eyes off the laptop screen, he continued working until he was interrupted by the vibration of his phone
Taejin let out a deep sigh before he answered
Kang Taejin
Father, what do I owe the pleasure?
He already knew what he's father had to say
Kang Yeohan
I know you think I called to ask for the millionth time when are you planning to return home but not today son
Kang Yeohan
Your mother is in the hospital
Kang Yeohan
She collapsed earlier and the housekeeper called the ambulance, she's been worried sick about you and that maybe the reason why she fainted, your mother is very concerned about you not coming home
Kang Yeohan
I'm heading to the hospital as we speak so I'll know what's wrong, is it too much to ask you to atleast come for a few weeks and spend some time with your mother?
Kang Taejin
I can't just up and leave dad and you know that, I have a company to run...I'll clear my schedule and book a flight for next week, for now please keep me updated on mom's status
Taejin heard his father sigh
Kang Yeohan
Then there's nothing for me to say, let's hope you won't come up with excuses for not showing up again
It hurt when his father said that, reminding him of the time he had missed his mother's birthday
His flight had been delayed due to bad weather but his father still thought it was an excuse not to show up
His mother was everything to him so even the reminder of how she probably felt when he didn't show up as he had promised still haunted him
Even leaving home was a difficult decision to make as he didn't want to leave her behind but he had to make a name for himself, having everything handed to him on a silver platter didn't sit well with him
That was the sole reason he left to finish his studies in Australia, eventually he opened his own entertainment company which was now very successful without any help from his father
and that gave him a piece of mind, everything he had or owned was from his very own pocket and he was very proud of that
Kang Taejin
I'll come...please take good care of her and thank you for calling
He waited for his father to disconnect the call as not to come off as rude
Their relationship hasn't always been this rocky, once they were very close but later on they never saw eye to eye, his father disagreed with his goal of becoming a business man as he wanted him to be a detective like himself
Taejin wouldn't become something he didn't like even if meant starting a fight with his father hence why he left to get away from the pressure his father placed on his shoulders
He was never pleased with anything he did, thinking about it all made his headache come back but this time he wouldn't drink any pills or he'll become dependant on them
Today just wasn't his day, he sent an email to work for a board meeting to be called first thing in the morning then closed his laptop and went to get water
Taejin drank the whole bottle and went to shower before bed
Taejin talked with the board members that he would be flying to Korea as his mother was sick and in the hospital
At first they had thought it was stress until his father called in the morning letting him know how serious her condition really was
apparently there was a tumor growing in her brain and she had to undergo surgery as soon as possible but his mother refused to be operated on until she saw him
His father told him that she feared she might not wake up as the doctor's told them it was a critical operation and that there's a 50/50 chance of survival and dying
Taejin's brain had shutdown when he heard that and he decided not to waste any more time which brings us back to the meeting held
Board member
We understand your reasons Mr Kang, when are you planning on leaving?
Kang Taejin
This afternoon, I'm sorry that it's such a short notice but I've already had a chat with our CFO and although I'll be gone for a short time I'll still be managing the company along side with him
Kang Taejin
and I will also have the opportunity to finalize everything needed for the start up of our new branch
Board member
That sounds like you'll have your hands full, I wish you luck and for your mother's surgery to go well
Taejin nodded his head in appreciation, the board meeting was then dismissed
Kang Taejin
If you'll excuse me, I have another meeting with the staff
He found everyone already seated waiting for him, he took a seat down and got down to business, he announced that he would be taking some time off work to manage the new branch leaving out his mother's condition
Kang Taejin
Any questions?
Minseok
How long will you be away sir?
Kang Taejin
I cannot estimate the time for now but it won't exceed two months and besides my time off there's business I have to take care of in Korea
The staff nodded their heads recalling hearing their boss announce a possibility of opening another the company on his hometown
Kang Taejin
If that all then the meeting is dismissed
Taejin got up and headed to his office, took everything he'd need and left as he had another meeting outside the company, his day was busy and exhausting but he couldn't manage to slack off
As the day was coming to an end, Taejin called his secretary to let him know that he would be traveling with him as he needed all the help he could get
Kang Taejin
I'm sorry for telling you at last minute hyung
Minseok
it's quite alright sir, I would have been worried had you decided that you were leaving me behind
Kang Taejin
Why is that Minseok hyung?
Minseok
Because then it would mean I wasn't doing my job well enough
Kang Taejin
I'm quite satisfied with your work so never stress yourself about that
Minseok
That very nice to hear, thank you sir and please don't stress yourself too much about your mother, from what you've told me she's a strong woman she'll be okay
Minseok knew although his boss kept his emotions locked up he was worried sick about his mother's condition and his voice was a dead giveaway as he sounded like he wanted to cry
Kang Taejin
I know...thanks hyung by the way I told you to call me by my name when we're alone
Minseok
I remember you drilling that in my head a millionth time but it still work hours so I'll call you sir
Taejin shook his head at the stubborn male and signed in defeat
Kang Taejin
I'll see you later then
The two disconnected the call and later that day they flew to Korea
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