"Ah, you're back. Come and see my new mall project, "said Leo's father. The latter had no desire to discuss. He had just spent the worst days of his life. Hakyeon had rejected him and one of the suppliers of his company refused to make his delivery a week earlier. Leo had tried to bargain all day but nothing. His supplier said he was unable to speed up delivery. He then left his office tired and angry. Should he still bear the criticisms of his father? He had no desire to argue with him, nor with anyone else. "Another time, father, I'm tired," Leo said. "No, come here. It will not be long. Come see my new masterpiece, "said his father, smiling. Leo knew that his father's smile was not a good omen. He walked into the living room and walked over to the model on the table. The miniature of the new shopping center showed the presence of several luxury shops, an aquatic center, a cinema and even a sports center. Everything was there to make a rich customer happy. The construction of this shopping center is expected to cost millions but when it is ready, it should bring a lot of money back to the family. Leo was not surprised. His father had made the legacy of his family grow by investing in this type of project. Since then, he could not stop. Leo had grown up without his parents who had always put the money in front of their own son. " It's pretty. It should sell well, "Leo commented. "Yes, I'm sure, I already know how much I would sell each store. Moreover, the investment should not cost me too much as the land where this center is going to be built belongs to me already, "says Leo's father. This last sentence attracted the attention of Leo. He knew it. His father had not called him to admire his new project. No, he was threatening him. "You can not father," Leo murmured. " Why ? I do what I want with my money, "replied his father.

"You promised you would not touch him," Leo said. "I promised on one condition : that you never see him again. But you lied to me and betrayed me, "said his father. "No, I did not lie. I swore I would never see Hakyeon again and I kept my promise, "Leo said. His father then took from his pocket an envelope containing photographs. He stretched each picture on the table and confronted his son. "Dare to tell me now that you have not lied to me. This man on these pictures is well Cha Hakyeon and he now works for you. » Said his father. "I confess he is now working for me, but I swear that I have nothing to do with it. I was as shocked as you were to see him enter my office. I did not expect to see him one day, I swear to you, "Leo begged. "Do you think I'm an idiot? If this man chose this business it is because you had to make an offer to him. Said it Leo, did you offer him a place in this business in exchange for his sexual services?» His father asked. "How dare you...?" Leo began. He was angry. How could his father treat him like that? Had he no respect for his own son, or for Hakyeon? "Here I can afford everything. Have you forgotten that I am your father and that it is thanks to me that you live in opulence. You can get angry and scream as many times as you like, but I will only trust you when you have proved your sincerity, "said his father. Leo clenched his fists as hard as he could. He had to calm down. He had to try to negotiate to save Hakyeon. " What do you want ?» He asked his father. "The same thing as ten years ago. I want a marriage, and I have already given you the name of the girl to be married, "replied his father. "I already said yes, I agree to marry this girl, so you do not need to hurt Hakyeon to force me to obey you," Leo said. "You've been saying yes for ten years, but you're not doing anything to make things happen. I want you to announce your engagement before the end of this week. Otherwise I swear that I would destroy the man you love so much, "said his father. Leo knew that he had no choice. He hated himself for not being able to protect a person he loved. Ten years earlier, he was young without enough money to protect his great love Hakyeon. At that time, he wanted to grow up quickly and make a lot of money. Today he was tall, he was also rich, but Hakyeon no longer belonged to him. Hakyeon did not want him anymore. The only thing he could do for him was to do everything he could to make a happy life for him. Leo lowered his head and turned his back on his father. "So I'm waiting for an answer," his father asked. "I would publish the engagement before the end of this week," he murmured before leaving the room. He wanted to go far. Far from his father. Far from his suffering.

Hakyeon sat down in front of a bowl of ramyen but could not eat. His sadness was stronger than his hunger. He had seen Leo running all day to get the favors of a supplier. Without the delivery of this supplier, they would lose a lot on a customer's order. Hakyeon understood the efforts of his boss. He had also had a difficult day. He was lacking in sleep and he could not really concentrate on his work because of his boss. Because of Leo. Did he still love him ? Did he really want him to become his boyfriend? Hakyeon had so many questions in his head, and he would have liked to ask them to Leo. But he could not, and now Leo refused to come near him. Should he run after him and beg him to talk to him? He did not know. His life had become complicated since he had seen Leo again. He did not even think of the moment when Leo had broken up with him ten years earlier. This moment hurt him still today. He should have gone out with other people and fall in love. He should have married and have children. He should have done many things, but all these things were not Leo. He could not love them as much as he had loved Leo. At this moment Hakyeon heard the ringing of his front door. Who could visit him at this hour? He walked to the door and asked who it was. "I came to speak to a certain Cha Hakyeon," said a woman's voice. Who could it be? And what did she want to talk to him? Asked Hakyeon. He opened the door and found himself in front of an elderly woman accompanied by a sturdy man with an unsympathetic face. The woman seemed to come from a rich family. She was well dressed and had good manners. "I know you do not know me, but I have to tell you something important. Would you like to give me five minutes of your time?» The woman asked. She looked kind, so Hakyeon let her into his apartment. He also saw that the sturdy man did not enter. He stood at the door and waited for the return of his boss. Was he a bodyguard? Asked Hakyeon.

Hakyeon had installed the woman in his small drawing-room and had offered her a drink. Then he tried to look respectful as he sat on a chair in front of her. He began the conversation. "You said you wanted to talk to me," Hakyeon asked. The woman nodded and put her hand in her bag. Then she pulled out an envelope and handed it to Hakyeon. The latter did not understand, but out of respect, he took the envelope. "What ..." he began, but his words were cut off by the woman. "Five million," she said. Hakyeon was surprised. Why give him so much money? "Five million why? I do not understand, " he said. "Five million to quit your job with my son and find another job," the woman said. Hakyeon was in shock. Why did someone want him to resign? He had worked so hard to get this job, he was not going to resign so easily, not even for five million. He had values ​​and he preferred to work for a living. Suddenly he remembered the woman's words. She had said "my son," which meant she was Leo's mother. Hakyeon opened his eyes wide and could not help but contemplate her from head to toes. He never had met a member of Leo's family, and yet he spoke to the mother of his first love. Should he not do something? Should he not pay his respects to her ? Hakyeon threw himself on the ground and prostrated himself at the woman's feet. She got up quickly and backed away. She seemed surprised. "For ... why ... did you do that?" She asked. Why ? Hakyeon did not know too much, but it was Leo's mother and he went out with Leo, ten years earlier. He too was confused and lost, he did not know what to answer to this woman. "Take the money and disappear," she said before turning her back on him. Hakyeon realized he was still holding the envelope in his hand. He ran to the woman and handed her the envelope. "Sorry, but I can not quit my job. I worked hard to get it and I want to earn my living without cheating, " he said. The woman laughs in his face. "Do not try to lie to me. I know my son offered you that job. He did not tell you that it put him in danger, but I tell you. Leo had promised not to be in contact with you any more. And he had kept his promise, but it is you who hang on to him. Leave my son alone please. He will one day be the successor of his father and will have to manage several companies. But your behavior makes things difficult for him. He must marry and found a family. He can not be in love with you, so jebal take that money and let him live in peace, "said the mother, bypassing Hakyeon. She opened the door and went out. Her bodyguard followed her. Hakyeon remained in his living room without knowing what to do. But one thing was certain for him: he was never going to take that money.

An hour later, Hakyeon had not still digested his anger. How could Leo's mother treat him that way. No, he did not want their money. He had not loved Leo because of his money, no, he loved him for his person and nothing more. He tried to pass his fury on cleaning but even that did not calm him down. He then heard the doorbell ring. Yet another guest. He did not want to see anyone. He threw his sponge to the ground and went to the door fulminating. " Who is here ?» He asked, but no answer came. He asked his question a second time, but nothing. No answer. Hakyeon opened the door angrily, but what he saw made him soften. Leo stood in front of the door. He was wet from head to toe. He seemed to be sad and tired. "Can I stay at your place just for five minutes ? I really need a friend right now, "he said. Hakyeon had him come in at once. He had forgotten all his dilemma about the behavior of his boss. He saw only the man, his friend, his lover. Hakyeon ran to his bathroom and took several towels to dry his friend. He found him seated on the little table in the drawing-room. Before Hakyeon could ask him a question about his choice of location, Leo turned his head towards him and gave him a sad smile. "I did not want to wet your sofa," he said. Hakyeon nodded. Leo seemed to be on the verge of emptiness. He must have been very sad to dare to come to his house. He could not hurt him anymore. He had to take care of him. Leo had to suffer a lot. Hakyeon put the towels on his shoulders and one on his hair. Then he began rubbing it. Leo reacted little, he just looked in the void. What had happened to make him so sad? Asked Hakyeon. He took him in his arms and pressed his head to his. Then he held out a finger in front of Leo's face. "Together forever," he says. He remembered the words they used to say ten years earlier. At that time, they thought they could live together for eternity. Hakyeon knew this was not the case at the moment, but it was his way to cheer up his friend. To tell him that no matter what happens in the world around them, he would always be there for him. He saw Leo raise his hand and intertwine one of his fingers with his. "Together forever," he replied. Hakyeon ruffled his hair and offered him a big smile. "Come on, we'll find you some dry clothes before you get a flu," said Hakyeon, pulling Leo's hand. The latter followed him without any resistance.

Hello my fireflies, again a new chapter. In this one, we learn a little more about the motivations of Leo. Good news: our Leo is still in love with Hakyeon. Yeahhhhhhh. As always, leave me tons of messages, comments and votes. Kisses.