CHAERAE P.O.V.

 

I stared at the ring on my hand and couldn't help but drop my jaw. It was a simple platinum diamond ring with a diamond cut into a heart. Surrounding it were small light blue topaz crystals. How much did this cost? And it's not even an engagement ring! I fanned myself and took some deep breaths. I heard knocks on the door and I jumped. 

 

"Chaerae-ah? Is everything okay? Are you feeling well?" Chanyeol's voice was full of worry and I sighed as I calmed myself. 

 

"I'm fine! I'll be out right now." I quickly grabbed my bag and walked to the door, unlocking it and opening it. I was met with Chanyeol's grinning face and I smiled up at him. "Ready?" I nodded to him and he grinned widely. He grabbed a hold of my hand and tugged me from the bathroom to the living room where his mother, father, and sister were waiting. I felt uncomfortable as his family laid eyes on me. I tried to pull my hand away from his, but he only intertwined our fingers together and swung our arms as he guided me to the love seat across from his parents and sister. I sent him a look and he just smiled at me as though holding hands this way was normal in front of his family. I had picked up, from watching enough dramas, that being close with your boyfriend in front of his family was not something that would be taken lightly. Nor was it ever accepted when it was with a foreigner. 

 

"Oemma, Abeoji, Noona. This is my girlfriend. Jung Chaerae." He spoke proudly as he looked at each of them and then at me. I bowed to them respectfully and hgve them a smile. 

 

"Annyeonghaseyo." After I spoke they became silent. I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a bad thing. I felt nervous and my hands began to shake along with the rest of my body. Chanyeol squeezed my hands and gave me a reassuring smiling, nodding for me to continue speaking. "I-I am a member of the girl group Pearl. I've known Ch-Chanyeol-ssi since before his debut. It's a pleasure to finally meet all of you." I couldn't help but stutter due to my shaking and I was trying my best to make a good impression. 

 

"I knew I'd seen you from somewhere! You're the lead rapper and main dancer!" Chanyeol's sister grinned and I was shocked to notice how similar they were. Her smile practically mirrored his. All of his features seemed like clones of hers. The nose, eyes, even their ears were similar. I nodded and smiled a bit shyly. "I always thought you were the prettiest one! Chan! Why didn't you tell us your girlfriend was the beautiful and talented black pearl?" She sent me a grin that could easily rival Chanyeol's and just like with her brother, she made me smile along with her. I was a bit embarrassed with her complements and opted to look at the ground. Chanyeol chuckled and squeezed my hand. 

 

"Mianhe, noona. We couldn't tell anyone about us. You know how it is with Idol life. We'd be targeted by paparazzi and our fan bases would diminish." She agreed and gave a sad smile before she tuned to her parents. 

 

"Oemma. Appa. Isn't she beautiful?" I felt uneasy as we waited for their answer. I held my breath and looked in their direction. Chanyeol could tell that I was feeling uneasy and he again squeezed my hand. 

 

"She is." His father spoke slowly and looked at me from head to toe. I let my hair fall to my face and I bit my lip. I couldn't tell if he was being honest or not. 

 

"Where did you say she was from?" His mother spoke and I panicked internally. If Chanyeol tells her everything they'd definitely break us up. I was again in panic mode and I began to shake. 

 

"America. She lived in Texas." He spoke so calmly that it calmed me slightly. I let out a barely audible sigh and decided to be brave. I looked up with the best smile I could muster and began to tell them about myself. If I don't tell them the truth it'll be worse. 

 

"I am Hispanic. I'm not Korean. Though I have some Chinese and Japanese blood, I'm more Hispanic than anything. I came from a city called San Antonio in Texas." I spoke quickly so that I wouldn't chicken out and they just stared at me for a while. Even Chanyeol was speechless. I gulped and grabbed the cup of tea in front of me and sipped it in embarrassment. 

 

"You're very honest..." His mother broke the minute of awkward silence and I was a bit surprised with her calm voice. Even more so when she smiled warmly at me. 

 

"I'm sorry?" I tried not to let go of my manners and looked at her a bit shocked. I could sense Chanyeol grinning beside me, and I was curious as to why all of them were now smiling at me. 

 

"Chanyeol has always told me that he wants to marry an honest girl. I'm happy he found someone that fits his criteria." Her voice was calm and she sipped at her tea as she looked to her husband, Chanyeol's father. I don't know why but a smile tugged on my lips. Their smiles grew wider when they noticed this. 

 

"And he's always wanted someone who smiles a lot. From the beauty of your smile, I can tell you smile quite a bit." His mother commented, a small chuckle escaping her. I blushed a bit and whispered a small thank you. The next hour went on with Chanyeol talking about the dates we had been on and about his sisters new job. We talked about my life in America and about Chanyeol's early days before becoming a trainee. They even showed me some of his baby pictures. I was so tempted to leak them to the other exotics worldwide, but Chanyeol begged me not to. So instead I sent them to the members of EXO and Pearl. The whole time I felt like I was a part of their family. My own family had not been very close. We fought almost every day about little things. We'd come back to each other now and then but some of us just completely stopped talking to one another. The youngest of the boys, my older brother by five years, had cut contact off with me and my other brothers long ago after leaving to finish his studies to become a mortician in England. My older sister was the only one who contacted my mother and I constantly. She had finally settled down with a partner and adopted a child this past year. My older brothers finally brought their band back to life and signed a contract with 222 Records' label company. They kept in contact as much as possible but were busy touring in America. My father had finally started his own business and I never spoke to him. He wasn't my biological father after all, and he was the cause of all of our disfunction. I smiled as I watched the four people interacting so warmly and comfortably with each other, their smiles are so contagious. 

 

"Chaerae-ssi. Chanyeol. It's getting late. You should head back to your homes. I'm sure your schedules are hectic. It was a pleasure to meet you. Thank you for caring for my son. He's been so adamant of being only with you. I'm glad he chose wisely." Chanyeol's mother grinned as she spoke and I nodded and thanked her for her kindness. Chanyeol's noona jumped out of her seat and enveloped me in a warm hug. 

 

"Come back again soon! And call me oennie!" She gave me the Park hundred-watt smile and I nodded with a smile on my face. Chanyeol pulled me into his arms and pouted at his sister. She stuck her tongue out at him and murmured "Mehrong~". I giggled at their actions and Chanyeol tightened his arms around me. 

 

"She's mine." I scoffed at his comment and shook my head. His sister rolled her eyes and waved to me once more before Chanyeol pulled me out of the house, waving to his family. I noticed them laughing as Chanyeol tripped a bit on a rock and I had to catch him. He gave me an embarrassed smile and continued to tug me out of the gates and to the car his manager let him borrow for this occasion. He opened my door and I slid into the seat. He ran to the drivers side and quickly got in. He fastened his seatbelt and I did the same. 

 

"You're family is so nice, Chanyeol." I smiled and he looked to me from the corners of his eyes as he started the car. He gave me a grin and leaned over to kiss my cheek. 

 

"I told you there was nothing to worry about!" He grinned and we drive back to the dorms, our hearts lighter as well as our shoulders. The only barriers left are the press conference and my mother. I bit my lip. I hope she approves of you, Chanyeol. 

 

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I updated! Sorry it took so long! Things in my life are getting very busy. I hope you liked this chapter! There isn't much known about Chanyeols parents so I tried to use them as little as possible while still getting the story to flow. 

 

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