"The moment that Paulo remembers those memories and learns how to deal with it...might be also our last day, A'tin. Because Paulo won't need us anymore."
"That fucking coward did nothing but to hide himself every time he's in pain. He doesn't deserve to be our owner. He's too weak,"Sejun said.
A'tin glanced intently at Sejun, only to see him fuming mad.
"I can't blame Paulo for being like that, Sejun. I also got a trauma because of that day. Every time I witness violence, I am reminded of that day. I shake in fear, and faint," A'tin said.
"That's why you need someone to protect you A'tin. And Paulo can't do that. He can't even protect himself. But I can. I will protect you A'tin. Just like ten years ago." Sejun said.
"W-what do you mean ten years ago?" A'tin asked.
"That morning when that man suicided was also the first day of my existence. I just woke up with a bleeding palm. That time, I didn't even feel any pain and fear." Sejun explained.
"The only thing that crossed into my mind was to protect you even though I don't even know you back then. And I'm glad I did save you, A'tin," Sejun said and flashed a smile.
A'tin could only stare at Sejun's smile. It is similar with Paulo's, but A'tin can't explain why it feels different.
Sejun held A'tin's hands and stared at her eyes intently.
"You're a psychiatrist, right? Can you help me get rid of Paulo, A'tin? This way, I can protect you forever. Let's make him sleep forever," Sejun asked making A'tin extremely shocked.
A loud crisp sound lingered in the living room, as A'tin slapped Sejun's cheek in anger. She immediately stood up and took a step back. Meanwhile, Sejun is surprised by A'tin's response.
"A'tin.
"You can't get rid of Paulo because you are Paulo. Paulo is Sejun, Paulo is Pablo, Pablo is Sejun, and Pablo is Paulo! Sejun, even if the world turns upside down, you three are still one! Nothing more, nothing less,"A'tin yelled.
"No! A'tin, how many times do I have----" Sejun couldn't continue because A'tin's next words made him speechless.
"I loved, I loved, and I will love you. Even if you're Paulo, Sejun, and Pablo, I don't care. In my eyes, you're the same man that saved me ten years ago, the only man I love,"A'tin sincerely said.
"But I want you to be mine, A'tin. Only mine!" Sejun yelled and pinned A'tin on the wall.
In a split-second, Sejun harshly crushed his lips onto A'tin's.
"But I know that it won't happen, A'tin. I can never make you mine alone. But I'm grateful. Because of you, I smile and dare to dream more than I ever have. Thank you for the miracle. You are always will be the love of my life." Sejun thought and closed his eyes, letting a tear fell down.
The next second after, Paulo woke up while sharing the kiss with A'tin. His eyes widened and he impulsively broke the kiss.
"W-what..."Paulo uttered and covered his lips.
"Paulo! Son of..."A'tin thought in panic while biting her lip.
"H-ha? W-what because...it's uhm...Sejun." A'tin said as her voice gets softer and softer.
"SEJUN KISSED YOU?!"Paulo asked in a loud voice.
A'tin could only sigh and nod in frustration.
"Did he force you? Did he hurt you?"Paulo asked again and A'tin only shook her head.
"Sorry Paulo. I was surprised too. That's why I didn't---"A'tin wasn't able to continue speaking because Paulo hugged her again.
"Sejun did a good job. You don't know how much I badly want to kiss you right now, A'tin," Paulo said in sincerity.
"Tss. You pushed me earlier,"A'tin hissed.
"I was just scared earlier that Sejun might have forced you. I was damn scared that I've unconsciously hurt you again,"Paulo said and heaved a sigh of relief before breaking the hug.
"But this time, I won't push you away, A'tin," Paulo said and cupped A'tin's face and kiss her once again.
After a long time of longing and suppressing their desire with each other, they finally decided to let it out even just for a moment.
"I could not care less what will happen to us, Paulo. But I won't make the same mistakes twice. I choose you. And I'll choose you, over and over again. Without pause, without a doubt, in a heartbeat. I'll keep choosing you."
