Mine To Keep

1999

It's a clear Saturday morning and the boy is getting impatient to go outside. He had to wait for his mother to finish preparing their breakfast before he could go out and bring his puppy to the nearest park. He's been waiting for this day to come when his puppy is old enough to be allowed outside and since last night he's been planning for their mini adventure. He meticulously selected the training books and puppy toys that he'll bring with them which are now all packed in his small backpack. He woke up super early to start the morning routine of his puppy and he's even done feeding his mini friend. Now they're both seated in front of their window that has the direct view of the main road going to the park, both are eager to start their very first outdoor adventure together.

"Joon honey, come here and eat your breakfast and put Moni on his playpen for now," a soft female voice coming from the kitchen can be heard.

The boy called Joon immediately followed what his mother told of him and set his well-mannered puppy on his playpen. Then he calmly entered the dining room and took a seat in his designated chair. The young boy is well behaved and more mature for his 5 years of age. He is tall with sun-kissed skin and rounded cheeks with deep dimples on both sides. He is polite and obedient to his elders but would always ask intelligent questions that at times would be a challenge for his parents to answer. He is too advanced of a learner as well since he can read at a very early age. His parents are so thankful that they have such a bright and well-mannered child but they're getting worried as well since he is getting way too advanced compared to the other children of his same age.

"Thank you for the food, Eomma," Joon stated, exhibiting the good manners that were taught to him. Hearing this statement from the young boy made the young mother smile and she took her seat on the opposite side. "What snacks would you like me to prepare for you Joon?" The boy finished chewing his food and made sure that his mouth was not full before answering, "Can I have some chocolate cupcakes and orange juice please?" "Of course honey. I'll put it in your backpack after we are done with breakfast," the mother, Ari, answered with a smile. She is happy to see that her young son is enjoying the simple food that she prepared. They may not be rich financially but she is still content with the kind of life that they have. A lot of people might say that she and her husband don't have the conventional career to support their family, but for her it is better to belong in an environment where creativity is being encouraged than to be in an organization where everything must be boxed to a specific standard.

"Eomma, do you need help with carrying the rest of your painting supplies? We can attach another basket on my bicycle so that I can help you with it," Joon sweetly offered after they were done with their breakfast. He doesn't want his mother to get tired, especially when he can do something about it. He wanted to be like his Appa who is always caring for his Eomma. "Thank you for offering your help honey but Eomma can manage. It would be best if it's just Moni who will ride on the front basket of your bicycle," Ari answered while preparing the snacks that Namjoon requested. The mother and son duo then made all the remaining preparations before they head out to the park. It will just be the two of them together with Moni who will enjoy their Saturday at the park since Byungho, Namjoon's father, is still sleeping after working the whole night.

Namjoon excitedly went out of their house with Moni in his arms. Moni is a white 2 months old spitz that they adopted as the newest member of their family. He carefully put Moni inside of the front basket of his bicycle which thankfully worked since his puppy is still small enough to fit on the basket. It's also obvious that Moni is excited since he started to change his position by standing inside the basket using his hind quarters while he grasped the rim of the basket using his 2 front paws to stabilize himself. "Ride slowly honey. Remember that you have to be careful since you have Moni as your passenger," Ari can't help but be at awe seeing the identical excitement in Namjoon's and Moni's face. "Yes, Eomma. I'll also ride slowly since you'll be walking beside me." "Thank you honey. You really are a gentleman."