episode_0177

The story after that. (5)

” I also brought food, and I also received the children’s clothes that Oh Ha-neul gave me, and… ”

Today is the day we finally leave Mokdong Settlement using our camper van and head to the place that Mr. Park Se-chan told us about.

Yes, Bongwonsa Temple, the place where Su-ah and Haneul may have been born and raised.

According to Mr. Park Se-chan, this is the only place where the various elements the children had mentioned, such as the lavender fields, the back mountain, and the disappeared settlement, fit together.

I told him that I would treat him to a meal the next time we met, but he said that it was okay because he had saved his nephew and children, and that if he wanted to do something for me, it should be to look after the children’s health.

‘ Now that I think about it, I should meet my brother and sister too. I just sent them a message saying I was back…’

While I was packing my bags and organizing the interior of the camper van, he came up behind me and hugged me.

” Are you okay? ”

” My back hurts thanks to so-and-so… but, it’s okay. ”

” But you were the one who climbed on top of me and kept crying because you liked it? ”

” Ugh… That’s… It’s nice to be held by the person you love… Of course… ”

Unlike when we first met, we are now only about 10cm taller.

While still holding him, I slowly turned my head and gave him a soft ‘peck’ on the lips before leaving his embrace and looking through the window of the camper van at the children playing outside and Cerberus.

” Will the kids… like it? ”

” What? ”

” It’s where I was born and raised… but it’s where my children’s parents died. I’m worried they won’t like it… ”

Going to a place where you were separated from your precious family brings back sad memories.

Because it’s so sad for the children.

” Don’t worry. It’ll be okay. I asked Su-ah once while she was gone, and she said she wanted to go instead. ”

” Really…? Then that’s fortunate, but… ”

Su-ah and Haneul smiled and waved their hands loudly as they saw us outside the window, and I also raised my hand slightly to the children and responded.

And then suddenly his voice grabbing my waist and whispering in my ear.

” Shall we do it here? ”

” What..!? Hey, wait a minute… The kids… ”

” It’s okay. I’ll finish it quickly. ”

” Okay, wait a minute… Hah…! ”

*****

” I’m back! Huh? Why is Unnie lying down? ”

” I’m just cleaning up, so I’m tired. By the way, did Su-ah and Haneul wash their hands? ”

” Ah! I’ll do it now! Let’s go, Sky! ”

Su-ah grabbed Haneul’s hand and walked over to the sink to start washing her hands.

Hyun-seok saw the children leaving and approached Charlotte.

” Are you okay? ”

” Heh heh… Who, who is the reason I’m like this…! ”

Hyun-seok, who found Charlotte’s appearance still lingering, cute, kissed her while she was lying there and helped her up.

” Sorry. I’ve been having a hard time holding back lately since I’ve been with you haha… ”

” Hoo… That’s fine, but… Don’t do it like this next time… ”

” Okay. Now, how about we leave? ”

” I don’t mind, but… No, wait, can you drive this? ”

Hyunseok smiled at Charlotte’s words.

” Well, I’ve driven once or twice. This is from the world I used to live in. ”

” Then… fortunately… ”

” Don’t worry. I’ll go slowly so that you can enjoy the scenery while you have children. Just watch the road. ”

With those words, Hyun-seok and Charlotte sat the children down and set off for their destination, Bongwonsa Temple.

Fortunately, the weather was sunny and there was no problem with the snow being melted by Charlotte’s power or cleared by Hyunseok’s ability.

Cerberus, who had been following behind, ran forward at a fast pace, then waited for them to come, and sometimes carried the children who were tired of riding still on top of him and ran slowly along with the camper van.

The camper van, which had been moving slowly, began to gradually increase its speed as he became accustomed to driving.

The scenery slowly passed by. The bleak scenery we had seen before had disappeared, and a new sight covered in snow greeted us.

The desolation of the tower had disappeared, but because it was winter, the trees looked bare, but trees such as pine trees greeted us with their green appearance.

Maybe it was because it had snowed, but he was wearing a pure white coat.

The two children looked at the animals in the gap and asked us what they were with their eyes sparkling as if they were curious. Before we knew it, they were getting bored and blinking their eyes slightly, so we put them on the bed and put them to sleep.

The sun that greeted us with its splendid light gradually descends, creating a red sunset, and an orange world shining in that sunset.

At first I thought it was strange how peaceful it looked, but now I’m used to it.

” Aren’t you tired? Should I take a break? ”

I asked him while putting dried fruit in his mouth as he continued to drive for hours.

” No, we’ll go a little further and reach Seonyudo Settlement, so let’s go there and rest. We’ll meet Pedro and the others after a long time. ”

” I’m glad you’re okay, but… ”

” It’s really okay. At this rate, we’ll get there in 30 minutes. ”

When he said it was okay, I just sat next to him and watched him drive.

Didn’t they say that men who focus on something are cool?

As he said, the way he focused on driving was… quite… sexy.

He took off his outerwear and wore a slightly thick polar fleece t-shirt because the heater was on because there were children, but underneath it, you could see his solid muscles.

It seems that it was a little hot because it was right in front of the heater, and the forearms were visible through the slightly rolled up sleeves.

‘ Gulp ‘

As I swallowed and looked at him, my lower stomach began to react again.

‘Oh, no… I did it yesterday… and earlier… ‘

She turned her head away, stopping looking at him and covering her face with both hands, which was hot with the thought of wanting him herself.

But despite that, the heated body did not come back easily.

” Why? ”

” Huh? Oh, it’s nothing. ”

” Really? ”

” Just… No, it’s nothing. Yeah. It’s okay, just drive properly~ ”

” Huh~ Really? ”

I quickly turned my head at the sight of him looking at me from the corner of his eye.

‘Did you notice? No, I wouldn’t. Yeah. Of course. ‘

I turned my head and looked out the window, not knowing how he was looking at me.

His eyes…were like the eyes of an eagle hunting for prey.

*****

As he said, we arrived at Seonyudo Island shortly thereafter.

Perhaps because we had called in advance, the people standing guard welcomed us, and the director, Pedro, and Uncle Bin appeared in front of us.

” Hey~! Welcome! Long time no see? Right? ”

Director Ryu Jin-seong takes a welcoming pose with his arms spread wide.

” Yes, it’s been a while. How have you been? ”

” Thanks to you, I was able to finish without suffering any major damage. Are you still going to stay in that camper van today? ”

” Yes, I think so. That’s what I’m saying. ”

” Oh, it’s okay. It’s not completely inside, but you see that parking lot across from the checkpoint? There’s a grassy area next to it, so you can park there. ”

” Thank you. ”

” Well, even if you’re sleeping, how about we all eat together while we’re here? ”

” I’m fine. How are Suah and Haneul? ”

At my question, the two children nodded and grabbed my hand, urging me to hurry and go inside.

” Hehe! I’ve seen them a few times before, but they’re really active. ”

Uncle Bin looked at the two children and laughed heartily, handing them fruit snacks.

” Should I say thank you to Su-A and Haneul? ”

“” Thank you! “”

Uncle Bin smiled at the sight of the children bowing and greeting, patted the children on the head and told them to enjoy their meal. He then said that he had some plants he wanted to give us in the greenhouse before he left, and Pedro came up to me.

” Sky… Ah, Oh, my aunt said she wanted me to come see her sister. ”

” Really? ”

” Kids, I’ll be watching you, so you go and come back. ”

After parking the camper van, he grabbed the hands of the children who were fumbling with candy in their mouths and said that they would meet at the restaurant and left with Director Ryu Jin-seong, while I headed to Oh Ha-neul.

As I entered the brightly lit store, I heard the voices of two women.

” That’s why. Today I… Huh? Charlotte? ”

” You’re here? I’ve been waiting for you. ”

Oh Ha-neul and Won-gyeong were sitting drinking tea.

” It’s been a while, both of you. How have you been? ”

” I’m always the same. Today, I went out to run an errand for Aunt Haneul. It’s fortunate that the snow has stopped, but it’s still cold. ”

” You too, Wonkyung. I made you all warm clothes and gave them to you, so why are you cold? ”

” No, is it really cold? ”

” Haha, I guess you two are doing well? I heard you were looking for me ”

” Oh, that’s right. I heard from Ara that you’re getting married? ”

” What? Really?! ”

Compared to Oh Ha-neul, who spoke calmly after taking a sip of her tea and putting it down, Unnie Won-gyeong, as if hearing it for the first time, got up from her chair and looked at me and asked. ”

” Haha… Yes, but that’s a story for a month or two months later. He proposed to me a month ago. So I’m thinking of doing it after I go on a trip with the kids. ”

” Congratulations! I thought you were a good match from the moment we first met, and now you’re getting married? Ugh… I’m jealous. I’m jealous. ”

” If you’re jealous, you should find a man quickly. ”

” Aunt! ”

The three of us sat down and talked about our past and told them that the owner had asked us to have a meal together.

” Oh, so you’re going to sleep here today? ”

” I’ll come in a camper van and probably sleep there with the kids. ”

” Really? Well, now that there is no longer any threat from the devil, I guess I should go back to how I was before. It’ll take quite a while, though… ”

Wonkyung, who had fallen on the table, fell down, saying that she would be very busy from now on. Oh Ha-neul, who was watching her, took a sip of tea and looked at me.

” Well, let’s go back to what we were talking about earlier, you said you were getting married, right? ”

” Yes? Yes. That’s right. ”

” So, I want to make Charlotte’s wedding dress. ”

” Uh… Yes? Really? ”

” Yeah. Didn’t you hear from Yeonseo? I made Yeonseo’s wedding dress for her wedding too. ”

” I, I never said anything like that… ”

” Really? Well, I guess you couldn’t tell me even if you wanted to after having a child. After having a child, you don’t have time to worry about anything else. ”

” Oh, I see… ”

” Well, if there’s anything you don’t know, tell me. After all, when my friends and younger sister Won-kyung’s mother had a child, I helped them all. Yeon-seo is doing the same. ”

” Yes. I don’t know when, but… I will do that. ”

” Then, let me know the size after you return from your trip and when the exact wedding date is set. ”

” Yes! Thank you. ”

” What are you going to do with this? It’s time, so let’s go to a restaurant. ”

” Sister! Here! Here!!! ”

As I entered the restaurant, I heard Haneul’s loud voice and headed there. It seemed like the food had already been brought in, as the plates were filled with the children’s favorite dishes.

” Are you here? ”

” Yeah. Nothing happened? ”

” I just went to the greenhouse with the kids and took a quick look around the garden. I brought the things they liked in advance, so they just sat down. ”

” Thank you. ”

When we gently kissed his cheek and pulled away, Suah looked at us with both hands covering her mouth, while Haneul was mumbling with food in her mouth, seemingly oblivious to all that.

” Oh my~ It’s Sua and Haneul? Hi. Do you remember me? ”

Mr. Oh Ha-neul looked at the two children, approached them, wiped the sauce off their mouths with a handkerchief, and asked,

” Oh, hello! So… you’re Aunt Sky, right? Thank you for the clothes! ”

” Thank you! ”

” Yeah, yeah. How is it? Are you uncomfortable or anything? If you are, tell your aunt. Okay? ”

The two children nodded, and Ms. Oh Ha-neul sat next to them and watched them eat.

‘ Hmm… The name Sky is quite common, but it’s strange that it’s attached like this. ‘

While thinking like that, Haneul handed Oh Ha-neul a piece of fruit cut with a fork.

” This is what I’m after! I’ll give it to you since my name is the same as yours! ”

” Really? Thank you, Heaven~ ”

When I saw Oh Ha-neul eating the fruit with a fork while saying thank you, I smiled slightly and my heart felt warm.

The voices of harmonious and lively people can be heard all around.

A smiling face as they chat happily.

It was all so good. It must have looked just like when I first visited here… Isn’t it because so many people are here to make sure that children grow up happily?

Thinking like that, we had a pleasant meal.

After that, we went to a cafe, sat down, ordered coffee and a sweet dessert, and chatted leisurely. Then, the two children went to the playroom next to the cafe with the other children and started playing.

The children’s loud laughter made the slightly bitter coffee taste sweet.

” So, I’m going to make your wedding dress and tuxedo for your wedding. Okay? ”

” Yes, thank you. If there is any material you need, please let me know. ”

He talked to Oh Ha-neul and asked if she needed anything for the wedding, and Oh Ha-neul asked him to think carefully about where to hold the wedding and let her know.

Then, do you make clothes that fit the atmosphere of that place?

” Oh my, it’s already this time of the day. Oh, right! Hyunseok, will you follow me? I have a quilt, blanket, and towel left over. ”

” Thank you. If you give it to me, I will use it well. Honey. Then I will go and come back. ”

” Yeah, don’t worry, I’ll take the kids. ”

So he headed to her store with Ms. Oh Ha-neul, and I called the two children and held their hands as we headed to the camper van.

*****

As we came out of the cafe, the moon and stars shone faintly.

Even as I walk slowly, I can still hear the sound of snow falling, thanks to the remaining snow.

Maybe it was because it was night, but I was worried about the children because of the white breath I could see every time I exhaled.

” Aren’t Sua and Haneul cold? ”

” It’s a little… cold. ”

When I heard that, I quickly used my power to make sure the children weren’t cold.

” It’s getting warmer! ”

Perhaps because her body was warm, Haneul began to move around, waving her arms excitedly.

After I went into the camper van with my two children to look at the stars and wash the children, he came in.

” I just got some more clothes for the kids, blankets, and towels. Oh Ha-neul probably gave me some thicker clothes because the weather is cold. ”

” I guess I’ll have to thank you again later. ”

” Well, Ms. Oh Ha-neul said it was nice that she could make children’s clothes, but I guess that’s how it is. ”

After receiving the children’s clothes and towels from him and organizing them, I put the blanket in my artifact, a bracelet.

‘This way, the kids can get it out right away when they need it.’

The night deepens.

Just as Su-ah had wanted, today is a night with the two children.

I moved the sleeping children to their beds because of my warm body, and lay down between them and hugged them.

My body also becomes warm due to the two slightly warm children.

I hope we can continue to feel each other’s warmth and have happy dreams in the future.