“Lay and her have been friends...since before she left.”

“Lay studied at Daehan Kindergaten too?”

Himchan nodded.

“He was one of the few people who could stand Junhee.” Himchan replied and pulled her towards the drinks section.

“Unnie knows how to throw a party.” Hyemi smiled and leaned on the bar.

“I called your house earlier,” Himchan started.

“Really? I didn’t know.”

“It was your mother who answered.”

“Mwo?!” She yelped. Himchan smiled sweetly.

“She invited me for lunch tomorrow.”

“Ya, Kim Himchan!”

He just smiled and gently wrapped his arms around her.

“I want to meet your parents, you met almost everyone in my family.”

“Really?” Hyemi replied.

“And tonight, my parents are here, they want to meet you too.”

Hyemi tensed, Himchan let go of her.

“Don’t worry, they’ll like you.”

“Aigoo, Daehyun-ah.” Mrs. Kim smiled as she kissed Daehyun on the cheeks, then she did the same with Hyemi. Himchan winced, Hyemi’s eyes widened.

“Minjung told me so much about you, young lady. You’re prettier in person.” She smiled.

“Nice to meet you, Mrs. Kim and Mr. Kim.” Hyemi bowed politely.

“Same here, I’m glad you can discipline this boy.” Mr. Kim nodded and shook her hand.

“Abeoji, how could you say that-”

“It’s true.” Daehyun smirked, then they saw Minjung climb the stairs with Khun.

“It’s time for the toast, but Hyemi please do drop by our house, I would love to have dinner with you.” Mr. Kim nodded before they left.

Chunji’s eyes hardened as he watched Junhee with Lay.

“Well...it’s too late.”

He took his champagne glass and downed all the contents.

“Ya, slowly.” Kai appeared by his side.

“She doesn’t see me.”

Kai sighed.

“But it’s all settled now, she’s not marrying-”

“I don’t care anymore.”

“Ah, geurae?” A voice joined them, they both turned and found Junhee looking at them.

Lay was behind her, stepping away.

“If I told you, I like you, oppa, it won’t matter anymore right?” Junhee smiled at him, but her eyes were telling a different story.

“I like you, Chanhee oppa, but I dont’ care anymore.” She shook her head at him.

“Jongin oppa, will you tell my cousin I left earlier? I need to go.” Junhee turned away from them made her way to the doors.

“I swear if you don’t go after her, I might use my fist on you.” Kai spat, his mafia roots coming out.

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