Lady Yun Visit to Esperia

Patricia Yun was sitting in a black car driving through the gates of the Imperial Marine Core military base looking out the window at the view of the military city

it was not as elegant looking as Zypher

but it was an impressive sight with its strong commanding looking buildings and many people wore various official uniforms and their vehicles were designed for life in a rugged landscape that was Esperia and not the sleeker fancier cars of Zypher

her driver and two bodyguards were with her the general had been called ahead of time to be notified of her arrival but it was a little early

Patricia did not like to waste time going to her grandson immediately to see him

as they drove into the suburban neighborhood where the general lived

she saw two boys riding up the street from the opposite end

on a bicycle, a blond boy was riding while her grandson was sitting in a little passenger

buggy attached to the side of the bicycle his black curls blowing

around his face, he had bandages on one side of his face and neck

but he looked happy and laughing as he held a furry black and brown puppy in his arms they stopped the bicycle in front of a house with a porch and swing on the front and a blue mailbox with gold stars painted on it

hopping off the bike they left it next to the mailbox while they ran across the front lawn to play with the puppy on the grass,

the car pulled into the driveway of the house catching their attention as the two boys watched it

Yonghwa got to his feet the puppy running around his ankles playfully

as his grandmother got off the car with two men in black suits staying by the car

she was dressed in a white pants suit with a white wide-rimmed ladies hat gracefully on her head to shield her from the sun and a light black coat and black shoes and handbag on her shoulder

her graying hair was styled in an elegant bun at the back of her hat to jhaesun she looked some years older than his dad somewhere early fifties late forties

but was probably older her age was in her eyes in her gaze held the look of a person who had seen a lot for a long time

yet still physically youthful and healthy despite her age so she didn't look as old as some other people might at those ages

she seemed very dignified this was an important lady

she approached the two boys with a gentle smile "hello Yonghwa im your grandmother do you remember me?" she asked

he nodded tears slipping down his face he ran to her embracing her around the middle

she looked like his mother only a bit older as his grandmother's arms wrapped around him warmly

she stroked his hair gently as she hugged him it was almost like being back in his mother's arms once more

"I am so sorry dear grandson if I knew I would have taken you away with me back then I wouldn't have left you here to go through so much,"

"I thought it would be too cruel to tear you away from your dad at such a time grandmother was very foolish I am so sorry my dear it's ok"

"I am here now I am so sorry you poor baby!" he was crying so much on his grandmother's shoulder

"its ok dear cry as much as you want grandmother is here now I spoke to Mr. Sawyer I know everything it's alright now"

she reached out a hand to jhaesun who shyly came forward and took it she pulled the blond boy into the hug too

"thank you so much for taking care of my grandson," she said to him rubbing his back and stroking his blond hair

he was quite the handsome child

"he couldn't have made it through without you I heard how much you were there for him from the doctor's report, I am very grateful to you for helping him and taking him in at this time,"

"Yonghwa is my friend I dont want anything bad to happen to him"

Jhaesun said "when I met him back then, he was so bright and shining playing happily on stage he was a star to me even though he was a boy like me

I was his fan but I decided I had to meet him just once so I went to his concerto in the capital and saw him play

Yonghwa was so nice when we met he asked to be friends right away

so I agreed and gave him contact and socials I wasn't expecting he would actually keep his word but I was just happy to have met him once

but then he started following me online and looking at my pictures and we talked about music a bit then one day not long after he called crying his mom had died he didn't have anyone else

I felt sorry when my own mom left I know how hard it was for me so I knew he was really sad even more than I was I felt really sad for him

I wanted to cry to it felt unfair I only just met my friend and his mom suddenly has an accident I couldn't do anything only talk to him on the phone

so I tried my best to comfort him I did everything I could even if seemed silly if it could make Yonghwa stop crying even a little bit it was worth it

I only wish to see him happy like he was before I promised him I will help him and I will always be his friend

I won't leave him alone ever he could call me any time it doesnt matter when I will always answer his call

and I'll help him even if it's just to keep him company play games together too hang out with him so he won't be lonely help him think of things he can do to protect himself I'll get my dad to help do whatever I can it's ok "

"thank you so very much, Jhaesun Park," Patricia said hearing his words and seeing his sincerity

"you saved my grandson I will not forget what you have done for him

as long as you are a good friend to him like this there is nothing I won't do for you"

"thank you grandmother for coming to find me," Yonghwa said

"of course, grandmother has come to find you baby I heard you were injured by your father I went to the house and met that woman, and your father and I saw your room

do you know how horrified and angry I was? I was so relieved when Mr. Sawyer told me you had fled to a safe place I could not imagine what might have happened to you out on the streets on Zypher by yourself in that condition

I had to assure myself you were all right with my own two eyes so let me have a look at you

she sat on the grass in her fancy white pants suit not the slightest bit bothered and pulled her grandson into her lap

she examined his face carefully as yonghwa let her have a look at his injury she seemed to know what she was doing quite well taking off his bandage to have a look at his face

"ah it looks like the doctor really treated you well you are healing very nicely"

"is it still painful ?" she asked

"Not as much as before" he replied

"ahh thats good," she said

"you're applying the medicine every day?"

"Jhaesun makes sure every morning and evening and he checks before we go to bed" " yonghwa said

she smiled at Jhaesun patting his hand smiling he was nursing her grandson dedicatedly he such a good child the general should be proud of the son he has

"you dont have to worry about your dad anymore grandmother will take care of him for you ok," she said to yonghwa

"when you come back to Zypher at the end of the summer you will not be going back to that house you will be coming to stay with me would you like that?"

"grandma yes!" yonghwa cried hugging her "I dont ever want to go back to that horrible house"

"theres a good boy," she said rubbing his back "you'll live with grandma and go to school but a new school, not your old one just like before we will set up a studio for you at my home so you can play your piano and make music

and when you are older you may go to a special arts college in Zither city where you can study all about music everything you want they have all kinds of music classes there classical and modern and you can become a musician as your mother wanted"

"grandma thank you" he cried happily "I will go to school and do well and make mom proud you'll see"

"very good, that's my boy you'll be okay yonghwa all the scary things are over now forever," Patricia said ruffling his hair with a warm smile

"can Jhaesun come and visit us at your house?" Yonghwa asked

she nodded "he is welcome anytime to come to visit with you in the future he's your true friend and he comes to stay at my house with you anytime he can do so"

"so he's also grandmothers friend" Yonghwa beamed

she laughed "yes he is a very dear friend to the Yun family now we will not let you lose a good friend like him we must take good care of him too"

"Now introduce me to your furry friend here who is this?" she asked playfully petting the puppy

yonghwa laughed "jhaesun and I went to the kennels" he replied "they raise puppies here to train them as rescue dogs and things like that"

"Jhaesun asked if we could borrow one as a comfort pet for me because they have some that go to the hospital to comfort patients and stuff too"

"so the trainer gave us this one he is a new puppy and needs to get to know people better so spending time with human friends is good for his training too

so I can borrow him sometimes from the kennel as long as we take care of him and return him to the kennel safely

they said there's also adoption for puppies we can have one we can bring it to the trainers at the kennel and learn how to train it and take care of it ourselves too properly"

"oh I see that's very wonderful, these are the kinds of experiences any boy your age should have riding bicycles running around outside playing with your friends it so fortunate you were able to make it here" she reached out and stroked Jhaesun's hair too smiling at him so warmly jhaesun flushed red

" every boy wants to have a pet at some point I remember your uncles asking me for pets when they were just about your age," she said stroking the puppy's head

"if you can learn how to train this one well then when we go back to Zypher I will get you, your own dog how does that sound?, a really cute little one though grandmother cant keep up with a big dog I'm old now"

"it sounds great I like cute little ones too I see them online wearing cute clothes and stuff and some people take them around with their bags " Yonghwa agreed with a grin

as Jhaesun's father's, alterran vehicle drove up to the house and pulled into the parking space next to grandmothers car

he noticed the elegant lady in her fine clothing sitting on the grass with the two boys playing with a puppy

he had wanted to come home and get the two boys to clean up before meeting such a lady but it seemed the fancy lady

wasn't the least bit daunted by a little dirt and grass stains on her white suit

she was happily keeping the two boys company and seemed right at home

"good day Lady Yun" he greeted her crossing the lawn

"good day to you General Park" she greeted him with a warm smile

"I am quite happy to meet you and see my grandson is doing well in your care your son is such an amazing young man you raised him very well and you have a lovely home from what I see so far this swing ahh I sit here with a lovely tea and good a book to read all day this takes me back to my childhood almost

I grew up in a place, not unlike this one back then this was considered nice living ideal for raising kids they have various animals and outdoor spaces to enjoy its very safe thank you so much for what you've done for my grandson good sir "

he helped her to her feet

"for that my lady you owe me no thanks as a father I cannot ignore a child that is in trouble as a person who is a protector of the law I cannot ignore a child that is in danger either that is hurt and needs help

furthermore, he is my son's friend he promised to help if my son promised then its good as if I have promised my son knows I stand behind him well enough

I apologize if the boys have not greeted you properly you are sitting in the sun when you should be on the porch at least with that cup of tea"

"if you mean by my grandson crying on my shoulder as soon as I got here and I got to meet your charming son and hug him and thank him and enjoying this lovely sunny summer weather with the both of them

outside when it's been so chilly in Zypher there is nothing to apologize for" she said smiling "I am peachy "

"I'm glad to hear that then we have much to discuss," he said he said flushing not sure to handle the lady showing her to the door

Patricia enjoyed a lively lunch with the boys jhaesun played her songs on his guitar and she played with them both chatting to jhaesun about his training and being impressed with the range skills he acquired

she was quite amazed there were things like horseback riding available at his school swimming was one thing

but there was also extra classes for scuba diving lessons and sailing lessons on live vessels for those students that may go on to navy or coast guard in the military or just generally wanted to learn to sail some families had boats and their kids grew up on the water

there was medic training of which jhaesun was required to learn first aid and things of this nature she thought the education in Esperia offered a range much different to

Zypher the people here lived a physical life outdoor activities that allowed their children have more experiences in life from the time they are young

she was an old lady now and she had never been scuba diving in her life but could only watch it on nature shows on the tv

but here kids were learning it as a norm in school making their children very equipped for the real world

in Zypher everyone stayed indoors as much as possible living in a more technological advanced city so they called it

but their kids were missing out on life like that and that's why she liked to travel to other places sometimes

she quite thought that Esperia was quite a wonderful place for its rugged continent it was most beautiful here it felt more like how people should live she firmly believed

she and the general then had an important talk about various matters in his study while the two boys were upstairs playing games on Jhaesuns computer

and some hours later she left the generals home after saying goodbye to Yonghwa

and promising to return for him at the end of the summer her big car pulled out of the driveway and she returned with a vengeance to Zypher

her grandson was safe and secure at the generals home she would not have to hold back in dealing with Moon Daesook