**This is NOT a Rated M chapter. I don't know why it keeps saying that it is T_T**

Author's POV

"I want to be with you forever Dara…." 

Dara couldn't dare to move after hearing those words. Those words that sounded so sweet yet painful. The thought of being with Donghae seemed too impossible to her. It was of those dreams that stayed as a dream. One of those wishes that don't come true. To her, it was false hope. 

To her, she was an average girl. No outstanding looks, no outstanding qualities, she thought she was merely nothing. But to him she was more than everything. She was perfect for him. The girl who managed to shut him up, made his heart skip a beat, drive him to the edge of his insanity. Those crazy times where he'd annoy her on purpose just because she looked cute. Those times where his cheesy side takes over out of nowhere. It's crazy how the list is endless. 

"..say something." he whispered ever so sweetly into her ears. His chin still rested on her shoulder, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist. She thought she would suffocate from all this skinship yet she knew she couldn't let go, she wouldn't. 

"…Dara." he whispered this time to annoy her. Her body became stiff and he could feel it. He smiled menacingly, aware of the fact that he had hit the jackpot once again. 

Dara wanted to escape but that would mean she wouldn't be able to go back into his arms. Unless, she ask him to? Are you crazy! How can she do that? She still has her pride. Therefore final plan was, endure it. Endure the happiness and the urge to kiss him.

(Dara) Keep your lips to yourself Dara!! You can do it!!

"W…What d..do you want me to say." That was an utter fail. Mental face palm. Even in her own ears she sounded way too high pitch. If stuttering was a talent, she'd win first prize in a pageant. 

(Dara) Aishhh just keep your mouth shut!!

"I don't know. What were you going to say earlier?" he almost said it way too quickly. He was obviously excited, curious how Dara would escape him this time. Nope, scratch that!!! He wanted to hear her say it again. Say those 3 words again and he'd win the war. 

"I wasn't gonna say anything." She shook her head furiously like a four year old hiding the fact that she didn't brush her teeth. It was all too cute for him he couldn't get enough of it. Even Dara knew that lie wasn't enough to stop the evil Donghae. 

"Dara.." Donghae clicked his tongue accusingly. Slowly, he backed off from Dara a tiny bit and paused for a second. For a moment there she thought it was over. 

The son of the owner of the biggest oil company in Asia and the hottest heartthrob in the Media Industry. The Mr. Lee Donghae we know will never ever give up. He will do everything, anything just to get what he wants.

Then she could his hands on her arms. Slowly he tried turning her around. She fought back for a second but then she gave up too soon. 

(Dara) No I can't to see your face. I shouldn't!

"It's bad to lie." he waved his finger in front of her face and shook his head slightly as if he was lecturing her. He looked like a humongous teacher doing that.

Even the other couples watched them in confusion. I mean who finds couples with couple shades?  At night? Is it too bright? And their characters seem to change every second. One minute they're sweet, then they look like they're fighting, then next the other would turn into a teacher character. I'm sure you don't see that everyday.

"Well if you're not gonna talk..." he smiled menacingly. Dara knew that a storm was coming. Her feet was telling her to run away but her heart wanted to stay. 

Ever so slowly, Donghae leaned forward. His eyes meeting hers. Even behind those shades, the strength of his stare is the same without the shades. Maybe it was just Dara but it felt as if he wanted to swallow her whole. Dara didn't even realise she was bending her back only to escape whatever he was about to do. She looked like she was doing gymnastics. 

Donghae's forehead landed on hers gently. Their shades barely touching. Donghae placed his hand behind her waist and pulled her closer to him until her back was straight again. Dara couldn't do anything. It was like her body always surrenders to his touch. Why?

"..should I tell you something then?" his smile disappeared and his face showed signs of hesitation. Should he tell her? He already confessed once but she couldn't hear it. He should tell her again. He wanted to tell her again. How much he loved her.

He inhaled deeply before he opened his mouth. 

"Dara I....." he whispered. "I..."

*Ring ring*

Donghae felt his phone vibrating in his pocket. He closed his eyes shut with frustration. 

(Donghae) Great timing -.-

He removed his hand from her back and used it to fish out his phone from his pocket.

Dara didn't know why but she felt disappointed. Did she really thing he would say it? Did she really think that there was a chance that he probably loved her back?

(Dara) Don't be a fool Santokki.

"Yeoboseyo?" Donghae answered almost too quickly and too loud, scaring the person on the other end of the line. "Jiyeon.." 

As soon as she heard her name, her heart fell. It almost broke into pieces. She was angry, not because of what she did to her, but because of what she did to Donghae. She could still remember his face, bruised, covered with blood. She hated her for hurting him, for trying to take her away from him. (A/N: Dara doesn't know Jiyeon is Donghae and Myungsoo's brother yet)

Hearing herself say that, she felt guilty. She couldn't bare hate anyone. Not even Jiyong. She was angry at them, yes. But hate them? Probably not. She probably already forgave Jiyeon for all the things she did to her, but she couldn't forget what she did to Donghae. 

"..Yes we'll be right there." he shoved his phone back in his pocket before he looked back at Dara. "We should go." 

"hmm." she nodded avoiding his gaze. 

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(A few hours later) 

"Mr. Lee you're finally back." Mr. Yang greeted as he watched Donghae take a step out of his car. 

"Mr. Yang if you keep calling me Mr. Lee I'll start calling you grandpa." he chuckled as he faked an angry face at Mr. Yang.

"I'm really getting old aren't I?" he smiled widely as he scratched the back of his head. He couldn't help but recall the times he played with Donghae and Myungsoo when they were still young. Those days felt endless yet here they are now. Time goes by fast. With a blink of an eye, Donghae turned into a reliable and kind man.

"No Mr. Yang. You look even younger than this kid here." Dara elbowed Donghae's arm gently before flashing Mr. Yang a wide smile. 

"And you're still beautiful as ever Dara." he couldn't help but feel relieved. He knew that there will be someone who would stay by Donghae's side no matter what. He had found someone who would accept his good and bad sides whole heartedly.

Maybe it was Dara that changed Donghae. She healed his heart, filling it with love he deserved. 

"I'm glad you're okay." he smiled, his eyes slightly watery as he watched teh couple in front of him. They were like puzzle pieces, they match way too perfectly. "Let's go in before it gets colder." 

"Dara" Mr. Yang cleared his throat as they reached the door. "Can I talk to you for a second." His serious tone scared Dara a bit. 

Donghae suddenly grabbed her hand making her turn towards him. His face was unreadable but Dara knew something was odd.

Donghae had an idea what Mr. Yang wanted to tak about. Dara didn't know about the whole Jiyeon thing yet. The doctor adviced to keep her away from stress that was why for a whole month, he couldn't annoy her. It almost killed him. That was why Dara had to suffer a whole month of annoying Donghae in a day. 

"Go ahead. I'll catch up." he smiled warmly as he squeezed her hand reassuringly. 

Dara nodded before she took a step to follow Mr. Yang. She didn't know why but she suddenly felt cold. 

"Did I do something wrong Mr. Yang?" she managed to say but her voice was way too high pitched. It was obvious that she was uncomfortable with teh whoel being alone with Mr. Yang thing.  

"No not at all Dara. It's me who did you wrong." he sighed. Only then Dara noticed his watery eyes. He was crying. The question was, why? What was he talking about? What did he do wrong to her? 

"If it wasn't for me... Jiyeon. I'm sorry Dara but I'm begging you, please forgive Jiyeon." his hands were trembling as he sobbed between each word. 

Dara couldn't understand what was going on. Her head felt light and fuzzy. Why was he apologizing for something he didn't do? Shouldn't Jiyeon? Did she order him to do this?

"What do you mean Mr. Yang? I don't understand. Please calm down." Dara held his hand firmly trying to get him to relax. "Please sit here." Dara pulled out a chair and offered it to Mr. Yang. She quickly fetched a glass of water and handed it to him. 

"Thank you Dara. You're too kind. You didn't deserve what happened." His voice was more calm but it couldn't hide all the guilt he felt. 

"Mr. Yang please tell me what's going on." Dara whispered after a few minutes. She wanted to know everything. Why was he apologizing for Jiyeon? Why was he blaming himself? Just what was going on? 

"Let me start from the beginning..." he started. 

Dara sat in front of him with wide eyes. She rested her elbow on her knees and her chin between her hands as she listened to every detail Mr. Yang gave her.

"You mean? Jiyeon? Myungsoo and Donghae are siblings?" She thought her heart would escape her chest as it pounded hard and fast. Her breathing became shallow and quick. Her mind felt like it would blow up with all the information she just heard. 

"You might not be able to forgive her so quickly. I just wanted you to know how much she regretted everything she did." he begged once again. How could Dara say no to such a sincere man? "For weeks she locked herself in her room. She couldn't forgive herself for all the things she did. Dara...my Jiyeon is not a bad girl."

She had already forgotten all the things Jiyeon did to her. She didn't care that because of her she was kidnapped, punched, almost and killed. It wasn't her fault after all. Her plan failed miserably and it just happened that she was in between all of it. Jiyeon didn't ask those men to her. Jiyeon didn't tell them to beat up Donghae. She was a victim too. She might have started everything but it wasn't her fault. To Dara, Jiyeon was clearly innocent. 

Somehow, she could understand her. Jiyeon was desperate. After all those years of coming back to Korea just to see him, talk to him. She hoped that one day he'd notice her, love her back the way she loved him. It was all too familiar. It was her. Dara. She remembered the times she did everything just to keep Jiyong happy. She was willing to lose everything just for him. She knew how much it hurt to love someone who doesn't love you back. It hurt too much. 

"I forgive her." 

Mr. Yang lifted his head to face Dara. Her face was unreadable but there was no hint of anger. 

"I understand Jiyeon Mr. Yang. I've gone through the same thing." the corner of her lips curled up to a small but sincere smile. Her eyes staring directly into his as tears fell on her red stained cheeks. 

Mr. Yang couldn't help but be surprised. Yes he was happy but he wonderd why? How could Dara forgive Jiyeon so easily after all the things she did? She almost died for goodness sake. Why won't she get angry? 

"I guess I see myself in her." Dara giggled, wiping the tears from her cheeks with the back of her hands.

"It was hard but I survived..and I know she can get through this too. Jiyeon's a strong lady Mr. Yang. Don't blame yourself for what she did. We all make mistakes, we all fall and fail sometimes but we always have a second chance." Dara firmly held Mr. Yang's hand. 

Mr. Yang stared at her with wide eyes as