Jaejoong expected many things from his stalker, but never a young and decent looking boy. It almost threw him off-guard, more so because the boy emanated a familiar aura. He didn't seem threatening. Jaejoong interrogated.
"Who are you? Why are you following me?"
"Can I put my hands down, first? It kinda hurts."
Jaejoong was a little surprised that the boy was asking for such a favour without fear. He scowled at the younger one, obviously thinking him retarded. Yet, he agreed with a nod.
"Phew! Thank you." The boy put his hands down and beamed. "My name is Dongho."
"I didn't ask for pleasantries. Why are you stalking me?" Jaejoong was losing his patience over the boy's optimism.
Dongho sighed over Jaejoong's grumpiness and suggested. "Look, I mean no harm. Maybe it's better if you just trace my memories. It'll save a lot of time."
Again, another surprise for Jaejoong for Dongho's thoughtfulness. Dongho held out his hand for Jaejoong and pressed a nervous smile. "Well?"
Apprehensively, Jaejoong approached Dongho and touched Dongho's palm with his index finger. Instantly, a wave of memories rushed into Jaejoong's brain.
The boy wasn't lying about meaning no harm. In fact, he followed him to seek his help regarding his parentage...his real parentage. His current parents adopted him and are currently in England. Last night was the first time Dongho ever saw Jaejoong near the port, where he was momentarily staying and decided to approach him. He was here to ask for help. His real parents? Dead...murdered and...
Jaejoong couldn't take such a vast amount of information in one session and he quickly moved away from Dongho. He knew that he missed some information which Dongho will have to explain. But Jaejoong understood the real reason for Dongho to come to him. He hadn't meant to stalk him, he just felt that Jaejoong could help him.
"You need my help to find out your real parents' killer?" Jaejoong rubbed his head due to lack of sleep.
"Yeah."
Jaejoong felt a little bad for the boy, now that he had known his real reasons. But he has no choice except to turn him away. "Listen kid. I'd like to help but finding murderers is not what I do. I specialise in missing persons case. Although I'm sure, with your ability, you can track the killers down and bring justice to your parents. But, I'd suggest you return to your current family. They must be worried about you."
"But..."
"No buts." Jaejoong cut him off. "Please, go back. I can't help you."
Jaejoong turned to leave, but that was when Dongho exclaimed. "Your wife was murdered by the same people!"
Dongho didn't know what to expect, but he certainly didn't hope for Jaejoong to grab his collar. Dongho almost regretted his actions because it provoked Jaejoong beyond imagination. There was fire in Jaejoong's eyes.
"How do you know about this?!" Jaejoong gritted dangerously.
Dongho gulped his fear down and revealed. "I...looked you up over the online news..."
Dejected, Jaejoong released him and stepped back. Jaejoong was aware that his story was published in the media as one of those simple murder cases which was closed after months. However, he didn't expect Dongho to find it so easily. After all, it was published 2 years ago.
"I'm sorry for bringing this up..." Dongho genuinely apologised. "But your wife wasn't the only person targeted by these people. They murdered my real parents too and they almost killed my adoptive family before they left the country, taking me with them. But they aren't the only ones. They've been targeting Non-Naturals and anyone associated with them. You have to believe me."
Jaejoong, now more exhausted than ever, looked at Dongho. "What do you want?"
"Please, Mr. Jaejoong. All I am asking, is for you to take me under your wing and investigate this together so we can bring these criminals down."
Fatigued, Jaejoong had no choice but to invite the boy to his apartment.
