The doctor lowers his head a little as a regretful expression came on his face. Donghyuck could feel his soul leaving his body just by seeing that sight.

“I’m really sorry Mr. Lee but, your husband is no more.”

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Chapter 2: First Hour
Summary:
Probabilities, abilities and responsibilities.

Notes:
Hey there Luvs, new chapter, hehe.

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Every new day and every new morning is like a new beginning for everyone. But for Lee Donghyuck, every new morning is a nightmare which he feared the most. Every morning he feared if he would find his lover right next to him or not.

No matter how many days, months or years have been passed. The fear has been there ever since then. “Mhmm…” A groan came as the man yawns in relaxation sleepily. However, the relaxation soon fades away as soon as he feels the empty space besides him. “Taeil?” He asks as he starts stroking the space hazily. After confirming that he was alone, he sits and rubs his eyes, clearing his vision to look around. “Taeil?” He repeats, a little loudly this time. He sighs and closes his eyes, taking a breath before getting up entirely.

Just as he was about to get up, he felt a presence standing behind him. He blinks as his head started getting sweaty. He starts turning his head only to find…

“Boo!”

The man jumps in utmost fear as if he had seen the most frightening thing in the world when the thing was actually, “Taeil! For my sanity’s sake please… Stop freaking me out like this.”

The latter was laughing brightly while the other makes a pout. “I thought my super brave husband isn’t afraid of anything.”

“Yes, I am not. But I am to an extent when it comes to you, Taeil.”

The latter lifts the other’s chin to make him face in the eye. He then leans and kisses the pout away from the other’s face. “But you know that I ain’t going anywhere. Don’t you, Hyuckie?” Taeil asks and Donghyuck chuckles while nodding in agreement. Taeil wasn’t going anywhere. They would never be separated.

“Then there’s nothing to be afraid of. Anyways, get ready and come down for the breakfast. I will bring the lunch at the office as you seem to be running late today.”

“But, isn’t that usual?”

“What? You getting late?”

Donghyuck scoffs at the elder’s trolling question. “No. You bringing the food later at workplace.”

“Well, what can one do if their husband is as attractive as you? It gives me an excuse to look over you.”

“Over me or over her?” The younger interrogates playfully and the latter giggles sheepishly at being caught.

“Over you both. And even Jungwoo. Such a nice guy he is.” Taeil clarifies.

“Oh come on… You act as if you haven’t known him since we were in high school.”

“I mean, I really have not.” Taeil says and the other male looks perplexed. The elder then starts laughing lightly at the other’s reaction as he continues. “Just kidding. Now get ready otherwise not only for lunch, but you will also have to wait for the breakfast to be arrived at the workplace. And I know that your stomach is already calling for the food. Isn’t it?”

And before Donghyuck could retort any further, his stomach growls in response and a sly toothy smile appeared on his face as Taeil coos at him. He was really hungry, he should better get ready.

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“These new projects proposals are really worthy and may increase our revenue pretty much as well. What do you say Hyuck?”

“So they’re still sending proposals? I thought they stopped mailing us.” Donghyuck mutters while checking the mails in on his desktop.

The other male sighs and shakes his as he replies, “They stopped mailing you as they understood that they won’t be getting any revert from you anytime soon.”

“Okay, okay. I know I avoided them Woo-ah but I don’t think if I did anything wrong. We’re already doing good, our stocks are great so I don’t think there’s really need of that.”

“It’s not all about the stocks and finance Hyuck-ah. It’s about relation, connections. It’s always good to collect as many activities and people as we can.” Jungwoo explains.

If it was anybody else, Donghyuck would have turned them down in an instant. But Jungwoo, being Donghyuck’s best friend and one of the exceptional people Donghyuck cared about, “Alright if you say so.” He knew he wouldn’t have it any other way. “But, we already got a lot of other activities in our system. Who do you think will get this accomplished?” He interrogated his friend but before the latter could reply, a knock on the door distracted them and the elder male asked the person to come in.

“Good morning Donghyuck Sir, good morning Jungwoo Sir.” Both males turned their head towards the cabin’s door as their employee came in with what seemed like, “Honey pudding, I remember how Donghyuck Sir liked it last time so I thought to bring some again as I have made it in the breakfast.”

“Oh really Yerim? That’s sweet but I’m afraid that I’d get full with this and then your uncle would bring lunch too.” Donghyuck jokes as he and Jungwoo helped the young woman placing her things on the table.

“Uncle Taeil is coming today?” The female asks as glee appears in her eyes.

Donghyuck hums while scooping a spoonful of pudding into his mouth. “Doesn’t he come like every day?” He teases and the Yerim chuckles.

“I guess then it’s just me but I really feel like it’s been a long time, every time.” The young lady speaks.

“Oh no, no. It’s not just you. Taeil is just on the same page. You both are the same.”

It was true. Ever since Taeil had given up on advocating and started teaching in a kindergarten where Yerim was one of the students, they had gotten closer and closer and somehow even inseparable that Taeil even convinced his husband to hire Yerim as a supportive programmer in his shared company with Jungwoo. Not that Donghyuck didn’t like Yerim or her performance. If Donghyuck would be asked, he must admit that the young lady was one the most attentive and active employees. She had already gained a few promotions in just a span of working years