Chapter 4 (New Family)

We landed safely in Incheon. I slowly open went outside the plane and put on my sunglasses first and fix my leather black jacket.

When we finally got inside the airport. I immediately took my luggage, there were a lot of people, walking around the airport. So, I had a hard time finding my father.

When I saw him wave at me, my heart suddenly softened. We haven't seen each other for almost a year, because these past few months, my schedule was very hectic, because I am a graduating student and I can't even think a plan to visit him here in Korea.

I missee him... a lot.

My father smiled at me...

I bow down my head to show him respect.

"Appa," I called him.

He spread his masculine arms, he's expecting that I'm going to hug him.

"Adeul," I immediately went to him and hugged him.

Translated: "Son..."

"Neomubogo sip-eoss-eo, Allegseu. Eottehge jinaesseyo? Jol-eobsig-eun eottae?" Dad asked me about my graduation.

After I hugged him, I immediately responded to him. Dad helped me with my luggage, first.

Translated: "I missed you so much, Alex. How are you? How's your graduation?

"Nan gwaenchanh-ayo, Appa. Olaenman-iya... i gos-i neomu geuliwoss eo."

Translated: "I'm fine, Dad. It's been a while... I missed this place so much."

I roamed my eyes to the place and I can't help but to smile and remembered the times when I still lived and studied here. It's been so long, but the place and surroundings were just the same. The buildings, buses and taxis, the weather.

I missed everything...

I went inside the car, but before he starts the engine, he asked me first of what food that I wanted to eat.

I am not really that close to my father, because my communication with him is rare and sometimes we can't understand each other, but I understand that because I grew up having two different cultures and traditions.

I love them both.

I love them because they are my family.

"Eotteon eumsig-eul meoggo sipseubnikka? Dangsin-i gajang job-ahaneun sigdang-i deo keojyeossgo, sonnimdeuldo manh-ajyeossseybnida. Geudeul-eun simjieo saeloun daleun yolieul mandeul-eossseubnida."

We have a favorite restaurant here in Seoul. Dad and I will always go there, before, every payday. I forgot the restaurant's name but the places were still in my mind. Dad loves spicy foods. He always takes me here, every day off.

Translated:"What food do you want to eat? Your favorite restaurant got even bigger, they have a lot of customers. They even have made new different dishes."

I looked out the window first, before I turned to him.

"Jeongmal, Appa? Samgyeobsalgwa budeuleon dubu jiigaeleuljuseyo?"

Translated: "Really, Dad? I want some samgyeopsal and soft tofu stew."

Daddy laughed and tapped my shoulder.

"Dangsin-eun byeonhaji anh-assseubnida. Hwagsilhi dangsin-ui nu-ineun dangsin-eul mannaseo maeu gippeohal geos-ibnida."

Translated: "You haven't changed. For sure, your sister will be very happy to see you."

The smile disappeared from my lips when I heard that from him. My forehead furrowed and my heart started beating so fast.

"Mwo?" I can't believe of what he just said.

Dad just smiled at me as if that wasn't the big news for him. Is he already having a daughter? When? Why didn't he even tell me or inform me about it? Why he didn't say so?!

My eyes narrowed because of the news I've heard from my father.

"Mian haeyo akka malhaji anh-ass-eoyo-naneun jinan myeochil dong-an bappassda. Iyun-aneun jigeum je anaeibinida. Geunyeoul ttal-eun nae uibus ttal-ibnida."

Translated: "I'm sorry, I didn't tell you, earlier. I was busy these past few days. Lee Yoona is my wife now. Her daughter is my step-daughter."

Lee Yoona...

I hold my breath. I managed myself from getting mad. I know, he has a right to marry someone else, again. But he should've told it to me, right away. 

"Appa, dangsin-eun na-ege malhal sigan-i issseubnida. Hajiman dangsin-eunhaji anh-assseubnida." 

Translated: "Dad, you have years to tell me, but you didn't." 

I still manage myself to not raise my voice. He's still my father. 

I didn't speak again when Dad suddenly fell silent. I don't want to ruin this moment. 

I returned to my senses and looked at him while his full sight was on the road. 

"Mian haeyo, Appa." I said softly to him and he just smiled at me. 

"Allegseu, wae geuleohge haengdonghaneunji ihaebnida. Ulineun nyeon dong-an seololeul boji moshassseubnida. Myeoch gajiga byeongyeongdoeessseubnida. Hajiman hangsang gieoghaseyo. Dangsin-eun nae adaeul-igo naneun dangsin-ui abeojiibnida." 

Translated: "Alex, I understand, why you're acting like that. We haven't seen each other for a year. Some things are changed. But, always remember, you're my son, and I'm your father." 

He's right. I can't do anything about it. They've already separated. I need to accept the truth that he has a new family.

I didn't just answer him and we immediately arrived at our favorite restaurant. 

I stopped walking for a bit when I saw the place. It changed big time. The old structure and design of the restaurant is not the same that I have seen before. It looks more beautiful and picturesque. 

We ordered Samgyeopsal and Soft tofu stew, and some drinks. We didn't talk too much. Dad noticed that, so he stopped his meal and looked at me. 

"Adeul, neo jasin-e daehae malhaebwa. Daehag sijeol iyagileul deullyeojuesyo. Dangsin-ui yeoja chingu," Daddy said and I shook my head as a response. 

Translated: "Son, tell me something about yourself. Tell me your story, your college years. Your girlfriend." 

"Nan yeoja chingu eobs-eoyo, Appa." 

Translated: "I don't have a girlfriend, Dad." 

Dan drank his drink first, before answering me. We're almost done eating. I didn't even realize that it's almost one hour and thirty minutes. Maybe because I'm tired and I need to rest. Travelling is my weakness. 

Jet lag is my forever enemy. 

"Geugeon geulhgo, odisyeon-e daehae. Imi geudeul-ui imeil-eul bad-assseubnikka? Majimag odisyeon-i oneun geum-yoil-e sijagdoebnida." 

Translated: "By the way, about the audition. Did you already receive their email? The final audition will start this coming friday." 

I nodded to him. I already prepared everything. I rehearsed and practice the dance steps I've learned for the final audition. 

After we ate, we went straight to his house. My father's house is big. It's even bigger than our house in the Philippines. 

I just stare at Dad as he slowly put his car key on his side table. 

I lifted my head and I saw a tall and beautiful girl. Her eyes were chinky, she also has double eyelid on her right eye. Have a soft skin, beautiful and white. 

I saw her, walk towards Dad and kissed him on the left cheek. Dad turned to me and the girl looked at me from head to toe. 

This girl must be the step-daughter of my father. 

"Allegseu, yeodongsaeng sujibnida." Dad introduced her to me. 

Translated: "Alex, this is Suzy, your step-sister." 

I just nodded to my father, as I watched the reaction of the girl who would be my sister. 

She just raised her eyebrow at me, before turning her back on me. 

My forehead furrowed, but I just let it go. 

"Geogjeongma, Allegseu. Geunyeoneun geuwa gatseubnida. Geuleona geunyeoneun chinjeolhabnida." Dad was defending her. 

Translated: "Don't worry, Alex. She's just like that, but, she's kind." 

If she doesn't like me, then, who said that I like her, too? 

Author's Note: I know, there are a lot of grammatical errors here, but please, be patient with me. I am really trying my best to write an english version of this story. And also, I am challenging myself to write an english version, so that, I can learn more about it.