The masked one

Chapter 5 (BACK TO THE DAEGU)

It's been 8 weeks since the decision to go back to Korea was made... 8 weeks since my niece and nephew got their transfer letter so they, could attend schools in Korea. The heaviness in my heart wasn't leaving my side. I can't believe Harabeoji can make this decision even after knowing how much pain we have gone through. I was sitting in the room rethinking the time in which we suffered. I can't believe we are going back to Korea. A part of me wants to go back but the other part of me wants to stay here. "Thinking about it will only bring the pain". Gaeun my elder sister said sitting beside me. "How could Harabeoji even make this decision?" I said in a low tone.

"Hana! For how long will you think about it? For how long are you going to keep bringing the past in front of your future and suffer? " Eonnie asked me while looking at me. Hearing her makes me question myself. Deep down I know Eonnie is right! I can't just let my past destroy my future. No matter what happens I have to stay strong at least for my family. As I was busy with my thoughts I started to realize that I can't stay like I have to be strong to have a good future... Busy in my thoughts I didn't realize when the door was opened, the sudden touch on my shoulder broke my trace away and I looked up to see my eldest sister looking at me while smiling...looking at her smile brought a sort of hope in me well at least I will have my family with me... "What were both discussing?" She asked in a calm voice, instead of replying I looked at her and hugged her burying my head in her stomach and snuggling closer to her..." Discussing how hana is getting worked up about the future while comparing it with the past" came the voice of gaeun eonnie. I stayed silent knowing that what eonnie was saying was correct.

As I let go of Cha Eun and sang eonnie she sat down beside me hugging me from behind while Eunbeoyl eonnie sat beside Gaeun eonnie. It's been a while since all of us have sat beside together with Eun-sang being busy with married life... "Are the three of you packed up?". "eun-sang eonnie asked. Hearing the murmurs of yes she smiled and said to me. "Hana-ya let's go pack your stuff". Hearing her I widened my eyes wondering how she knew. "Don't look at me like that I know your mind works you are my child I raised you brat". She said pinching my cheek. "Let's go". I said getting up and walking toward my room.

A few minutes later we were packing and went down to have the last dinner at the house in London. Tomorrow is the day we finally leave.

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(Time skip)

Next day:

Hearing the buzz of the alarm I got up and went straight to the washroom after being done with the morning routine I went downstairs to have breakfast with my family upon arriving I saw the little league looking sleepy upon looking at them I chuckled and sat down beside my youngest brother as we started to eat our luggage was taken towards the car so we could leave for the airport. After having breakfast we towards the cars and went towards the cars so we could, leave for the airport. It took us at least 1 and a half hours to reach the airport...

(Time skip)

It's been 4 hours since our journey. As the private airplane soared through the skies, all of us on board were feeling the effects of jet lag. We each retreated to our private rooms to rest and recuperate. I was working on my laptop, trying to catch up on some work, when I heard a knock at my door. "Come in," I called out, expecting it to be one of the flight attendants. To my surprise, it was my little league, my nieces and nephews, with pouts on their faces. As they entered and saw me working, their pouts turned into mischievous grins. They had come to distract me from my work and I couldn't help but laugh at their antics. Despite our tiredness from the long flight, their energy and enthusiasm were contagious and I couldn't resist joining in on their playful antics for a while before returning to my work. It was moments like these, spent with loved ones, that made the tiring journey worth it.

"What are you brats doing here with your so-called innocent pouty faces". Hearing my question they came towards me and fell on top of me cuddling me, 'Groans'. "You guys are at least 17 years old now! Stop falling on top of me every time". I said. "Never emo you're our cuddle buddy no matter how much we grow up, We are not going to stop cuddling you". I heard the voice of min-sung with chores of agreement knowing that I wouldn't win I just chuckled and lay down with them. "What with you brats? "I asked softly knowing that something was going on. "Do we have to go to Korea". Hearing the voice I know it must be Hannie. "Don't you think it's too late to ask this question".

Hearing my answer they started to giggle and I smiled these brats are my world... "Well I don't know whether it is a good idea or not but one thing is sure we will be together and will be and that's what matters" I answered. "emo is right," Taehyun said in his quiet voice... I smiled as lay there peacefully cuddling a little few minutes later the door of my room was opened upon looking up I saw my two youngest brothers looking sleepy joining the cuddling nest... Few more hours since we reach Daegu. I thought closing my eyes and falling asleep.