ENCHANTED ► yoshihwan

〖 epilogue 〗

The three of them was in the garden. Yoshi and Junghwan were seating beside each other while Sister Anne was quietly observing the two of them.

"So, how are you guys?" Sister Anne asked the two with an visibly excitement on her voice.

"We're doing good, ma. How's everything here?" Yoshi asked her. 

As much as Junghwan wanted to talk, he was still nervous about everything right at this moment. 

"We actually bought some machines and equipment needed here. Mr. and Mrs. So still visits the orphanage" Sister Anne told them and turned to stare at Junghwan. 

"We are really thankful for you and your parents, Junghwan. This place has evolved greatly because of your help"

Deep down Junghwan, he was relieved. Because at some point his family can help the orphanage, Yoshi's home. 

"W-we are really happy to help" Junghwan replied, stuttering on his sentence. 

"Anyways, you guys travelled so far. How about eating with us? It's already lunch time" Sister Anne invited the two. 

Sister Anne was ready to go but Yoshi immediately stood up and held her hand, stopping her from her tracks. 

"Ma, we really wanted to tell you something. Can you spare us a minute?" Yoshi asked which Sister Anne gladly accepted. "Sure sure, tell me everything"

Yoshi went back on sitting and gulped hard. Now that he was here, he can already feel the pressure and nervousness within him. 

"Sister..." Junghwan started, beneath the table Yoshi held his hand for emotional support. 

"Yoshi and I..." 

This time, Yoshi's grip on younger's hand tightens. He promised that he will be the one telling Sister Anne but Junghwan was already doing the work for him. He just realized how the younger would do anything for him to feel at ease and safe. 

"We had been dating for a few months already. I know how much you value Yoshi because you had been seeing him as your own son and now.. I just wanted to take care of him also. I do love your son and I am willing to prove it to you" Junghwan bravely admitted. The younger remained his head low as he was afraid to see her reaction. But whatever it is, he will gladly accept them all and take full responsibility.

After a few minutes of complete silence, the two was surprised hearing sobs, Junghwan looked up to see that she was already crying. 

"S-sister, I-I am sorry..." Junghwan apologetically said, holding the nun's clasped hands on the table. 

"N-no son, you don't have to apologize and I am not crying because I am mad at the two of you. It's just that..." The nun stopped for a while and tried to wipe her tears. 

"I am just so happy that Yoshi finally found someone who will take care of him. He doesn't need to come here to ask me if he was not loveable or worth it" Sister Anne joked.

"Ma!" Sister Anne laughed again and asked for the two's hands to hold. 

"But I am genuinely happy for the two of you"

"Are you not mad at us? You know it is against your belief" Yoshi asked him. He knows her beliefs and how religious she was, that it was of Yoshi's worries the past few days actually. 

"Yoshi no, I do believe and consider god's words as sacred but I know he's also happy that you two are living your lives, freely loving each other. And as long as you are happy, I am also happy because for the past years of your life, I know how hard it has been. Your producer life and even your personal life. This is the time you prioritize and choose your happiness"

Yoshi could already feel the tears streaming down his cheeks. He was more than happy and relieved now that everything is already settled. He really overthink things to turn out to be a disaster which is the opposite of what really happened. 

Sister Anne stood up from the seat and opened her arms for an embrace. The two immediately ran and hugged back Sister Anne. "My son and my new son, I wished you two happiness and long lasting love"

"Take care of each other, okay?" The two nodded as they were both teary eyes while hugging Sister Anne. 

One precious moment. 

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The two decided to stop by over an ocean after spending time on the orphanage. They are currently standing and admiring the comforting view of the ocean and calming breeze hitting their skin. 

Yoshi heaved a deep sigh of relief, which the younger noticed.

"Hey, what's with the sigh?" Junghwan worriedly asked his lover.

"I am just happy, darling. This feels good, you know to let everyone know that I am yours. I feel like I am the happiest" 

The younger is more than satisfied that he was happy, because it has been his topmost priority. The younger smiled and stepped behind the japanese to wrapped his arms around his lover, placing his chin over his shoulder and closed his eyes.

Ahh serenity.

"You deserve it, mandu hyung. Like what Sister Anne said, you deserved all the things you have right now because you the most genuine and loving person I have ever known" that melted the older japanese's heart. He loved the affirmation he gives him, it calms his mind and soul. 

"Thank you for giving me a chance, darling. And teaching me how it feels to be genuinely happy"

"No, thank you mandu hyung. Thank you for everything, for your courage, your sacrifices, for literally everything" 

The older turned around facing Junghwan's smiley face close to him. 

"I love you" Junghwan could feel his heart jumped out in joy, hearing those enchanting words from the japanese. 

"Like what the song said, I was enchanted to meet you"  Junghwan said as he placed his hands on the japanese's both cheeks. 

"And I will always love you, no matter how many universe there are" 

The two slowly closed their eyes and waited for their lips to meet. 

It's funny how they started as strangers and eventually developed connection. The fate really loves to play with people, who would've thought that they will find each other in the most unexpected way in times that they both hesitate to believe themselves. 

Love really moves in mysterious ways and when it did, it was so enchanting, so magical, just like how Yoshi and Junghwan's path collided. 

THE END...