Happy Birthday, Hyunnie!

 

“Yes, please arrange it nicely, okay? You want me to come and check on it myself this afternoon? Arasso, I think I can make it. I will be there around four in the afternoon. Kamsahamnida!,” Hyoyeon said as he ended the call. He was outside the cafe as he was taking the incoming call while he and Seohyun were having their lunch there together. Seohyun was curious at first, but when Hyoyeon mouthed to her that it’s an “urgent business call”, she nodded understandingly without any doubt. He immediately went back inside the cafe, and resume his lunch with his beloved fiancee.

 

“Done with the phone call?,” Seohyun asked while munching her food. Hyoyeon nodded.

 

“Yup,” he answered in short. “They want me to send the quotation through e-mail by today, so, I have to go back to the office first, and after that I have a meeting with my client this afternoon at their office,” Hyoyeon replied.

 

“How long the meeting will take?,” she asked. Hyoyeon shrugged as he wasn’t sure about the estimated time of the meeting.

 

“I don’t know, babe. Probably the meeting will be dragged until late afternoon, but I promise I will try to come back home as soon as possible, okay?,” he replied as he smiled reassuringly.

 

“Okay. Don’t take too long. I’m going to cook for dinner tonight. We will have our dinner together, arasso?,” she said as she reminded him.

 

“Arasso,” replied. “How’s the food so far?,” he asked. They were having their lunch at the new cafe which has been launched a week ago nearby Hyoyeon’s office building. The news about this cafe which serves the best fusion food in town has become viral through the internet, and Hyoyeon wanted to try it, so he brought Seohyun there to have their lunch together.

 

“As good as what they have recommended. I think I like the food here. It really suits my taste,” she replied with a smile.

 

“Chincha? Good to know that. I know you a bit picky when it comes to food you like to eat,” Hyoyeon said.

 

“I’m not like that, though. It’s just that I concerned much on my food taking, especially on eating healthy food. And just so you know, I should monitor on your food taking too, starting from now on,” Seohyun replied with a sly smile.

 

“Yeah, and remind me to say goodbye to all the hamburgers and pizzas later,” he sarcastically said which earning a glare from Seohyun. Her hand quickly slapped on his thigh, causing the latter grimaced in pain. “I’m just kidding, babe! Aishh,” he said while rubbing his sore thigh.

 

“Say that again if you want to die early,” she replied in a serious tone. Hyoyeon sighed in defeat.

 

“Arasso. I will follow on what you said, babe. Besides, I don’t want to die early. I want to marry you first and have kids with you, watching our kids growing up, going to college, getting married and then having grandchildrens and grow old together with you before I die,” he sincerely said. Seohyun couldn’t help but to smile and feel fluttered over his sweet words.

 

“That’s very sweet of you. Promise me, no greasy food and junk food after this, arasso?,” she replied. Hyoyeon bobbing his head up and down like a small kid obeying with his mother’s words. “Good,” she said as she let out a satisfied smile.

 

“Alright, let’s finish our food, and then I will send you back to the office,” Hyoyeon said.

 

“Okay,” she replied and scooped some salad and brought the spoon into Hyoyeon’s mouth. “Eat this,” she said. He obediently opened his mouth and munched the salad slowly.

 

“Mashiso?,” she asked. Hyoyeon swallowed the food before he nodded and let out a forceful smile.

 

“Things I do for love,” he thought as he received another spoonful of salad from his beloved fiancee.

 

 

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“I’ll see you at home after the meeting, okay?,” Hyoyeon said right after he stopped the car in front of Seohyun’s office building.

 

“Okay. Don’t be too long. I don’t want to eat my dinner alone,” Seohyun replied, earning a smile from her fiance.

 

“Arasso. I will try to finish the meeting as early as possible,” he said and immediately got out of the car. He rushed to the passenger’s side to open the door for his fiancee.

 

“Thanks, honey!,” Seohyun thanked him as she got out of the car. She then leaned closer to Hyoyeon’s face and pecked on his lips. “Call me when you arrived later, okay?,” she said. Hyoyeon leaned in to kiss on her lips.

 

“Okay, I’ll see you later, babe. Bye! Love you!,” he said after he pulled off the kiss and walked to the driver’s side.

 

“Bye! Love you too!,” Seohyun replied while waving her hand at Hyoyeon. Hyoyeon waved back at her before he started driving, slowly leaving his fiancee.

 

“I’m sorry I have to lie to you, babe,” he mumbled guiltily while glancing at the rear mirror as he saw Seohyun was walking towards her office building. He then focusing his eyes back on the road.

 

 

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After he finished a meeting, he immediately rushed to the place where he plans to prepare a special occasion on Seohyun’s upcoming birthday which is in three days away. It is a traditional Korean fine dining restaurant called Congdu, which located near the Deoksu Palace (Deoksugung). Since his fiancee is a health freak, he decided to choose the restaurant as the food there really suits with her taste. Moreover, he will invite Seohyun's parents, together with his parents from Incheon to discuss about their wedding.

 

(Author’s note: The name of the restaurant is real. You can google it later.)

 

“Good afternoon, Mr. Kim,” Mr. Lee, the manager of the restaurant greeted him as soon as he entered inside. He bowed to him and extended his hand to shake hands with him.

 

“Good afternoon, Mr. Lee,” Hyoyeon replied while bowed to him and shook hands with the latter.

 

“My staff has made the arrangement earlier according to your request, so, shall we go to the VIP dining room now?,” he said.

 

“Yeah, sure,” Hyoyeon replied. Mr. Lee then lead him to the dining room which have been reserved for their client earlier.

 

“Alright. As you can see here, Mr. Kim, we have already arranged the space to put the fresh flowers according to your plan, and as you can see over there, that will be the space to put the birthday presents for your fiancee,” Mr. Lee informed. Hyoyeon nodded while his eyes wandering around the room. The room was super cozy as the interior design was built with a modern touch. Hyoyeon then nodded in satisfaction while walking around the room.

 

“How was it, Mr. Kim?,” Mr. Lee asked. Hyoyeon glanced at him, and giving his two thumbs up with a grin. Mr. Lee chuckled on his antics. “Glad that you like it. We can guarantee that you will feel satisfied with our food and services here”, Mr. Lee said, smiling proudly.

 

“Yeah, I’m already satisfied with this room. I don’t really mind about the cost, Mr. Lee, as long as my fiancee, her parents and my parents like it, I would feel more than glad,” Hyoyeon replied.

 

“You can count on us, Mr. Kim. Don’t worry,” Mr. Lee said assured. “Alright, shall we go to my office to discuss about the quotation while having some coffee?,” Mr. Lee said.

 

“Yeah, sure,” Hyoyeon replied. Mr. Lee then lead him to his office.

 

 

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“Yoboseyo? Babe?,” Hyoyeon started to speak once the line is connected.

 

“Honey ah, are you already in front of the door?,” Seohyun asked.

 

“Not yet. I was about to enter the elevator. Why?,” he replied.

 

“Can you do me a favor? We ran out of eggs and I forgot to buy it earlier. I want to make egg rolls for dinner. Can you buy it at the convenience store?,” she said.

 

“Arasso. Do you have anything else to buy?,” he asked.

 

“Ermm.. I think that’s all. Thanks, honey,” she thanked him.

 

“You’re welcome, babe. I’ll be back in 15 minutes,” he replied as he hung up. He then jogs from the elevator, heading to the nearest convenience store which is located a block away from their apartment block.

 

“Hyorangie!,” he suddenly stopped his jog the moment he heard a familiar voice shouting his nickname. He turned at his back and was surprised to see the person who called him just now.

 

“E-eomma? Appa? W-what are you doing here?,” he said, still in surprised as he unexpectedly bumped into his parents.

 

“Yah! Can’t we come here early to visit our son and our soon-to-be daughter-in-law?,” Mrs. Kim exclaimed rather annoyed.

 

"It’s not like that, Eomma. I mean, aren’t you two supposed to come here in another two days, to celebrate Juhyun’s birthday?,” he said.

 

“Your appa here coincidentally got a call from the supplier yesterday, and they asked us to come and check on the new goods they want to supply to our supermarket. That’s why we are planning to come here early,” Mrs. Kim replied, earning a nod from her husband.

 

“Ah, I see,” Hyoyeon nodded. “Eomma, appa, can you wait for me here? I need to buy some eggs at the convenient store over there. Juhyun asked me to buy for her as she is in a middle of preparing the dinner,” he said.

 

“Chincha? Omo! Juhyun has already acting like a good wife to you, Hyorangie. I’m glad to hear that,” Mrs. Kim said excitedly. Hyoyeon chuckled on his mother’s words.

 

“We took turn to cook whenever we have free time, eomma. Alright, you two wait here, okay? I need to go to the convenience store first,” Hyoyeon said.

 

“Just go ahead, son. We will wait here,” Mr. Kim replied. With that, Hyoyeon quickly sprinted to the convenience store.

 

After he bought the eggs from the convenience store, he then returned back to the spot where his parents were waiting.

 

“Let’s go,” Hyoyeon said as he lead his parents to his apartment block.

 

 

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“DING, DONG!”

 

Seohyun was startled with the sudden doorbell sound. She was in a middle of preparing the ingredients to be mixed with the eggs later. She stopped cutting the ingredients, and quickly wiped her hands with a towel.

 

“Just a minute, honey!,” she shouted while jogs toward the door. The moment she opened the door, she was surprised to see her soon-to-be parents-in-law were standing in front of her.

 

“O-omonim, abonim! W-when are you arrived?,” she stuttered.

 

“Half an hour ago, dear. We met Hyorangie earlier when he was about to go to the convenience store. Here are the eggs you asked him to buy earlier. Hyorangie said he went to his apartment to clean it up. Me and your abonim will stay there for three nights for business matters,” Mrs. Kim replied while handed the plastic bag which contains a tray of eggs to Seohyun.

 

“Thank you, omonim. Please come inside, omonim, abonim,” Seohyun invited her parents-in-law to get inside.

 

“Omo! Your house is so pretty, Juhyun ah,” Mrs. Kim said, complimenting. Her eyes started to wandering around the living room, admiring the simple yet beautiful interior design of the space.

 

“Thank you, omonim. Omonim, abonim, please have a seat first. I’m going to the kitchen to make some hot tea for you,” Seohyun replied.

 

“Aishh.. don’t trouble yourself, Juhyun ah,” Mrs. Kim said.

 

“It’s okay, omonim,” she replied while heading to the kitchen. Mrs. Kim looked at her until she disappeared from her sight.

 

“Aigoo.. Our daughter-in-law is so nice, isn’t she, Hyorangie appa?,” Mrs. Kim said with a proud smile.

 

“Yeah. She really loves our Hyorangie, like the late Nicole”, Mr. Kim replied.

 

“Our Hyorangie is so lucky to meet her. She's a blessing from above,” she said. Mr. Kim nodded in agreement. A few minutes later, Seohyun came out of the kitchen while holding a tray of a teapot and two cups. She slowly walking towards the living room.

 

“Omonim, abonim, have some tea first,” she said after she finished pouring the tea into the cups, and handed it to both Mr. and Mrs. Kim.

 

"Gomawo Juhyun ah,” Mr. and Mrs. Kim replied as they took their respective cups from her.

 

“Don’t mention, omonim, abonim. I have to excuse myself first, omonim, abonim. I need to continue preparing the dinner. You two can have a rest first while watching TV, okay?,” Seohyun said.

 

“Do you need a help?,” Mrs. Kim asked.

 

“It’s okay, omonim. It’s almost finish. You and abonim just get some rest first, okay?,” she replied as she smiled.

 

“Arasso,” Mrs. Kim said. Seohyun then left the living room and heading to the kitchen. The elderly couple then proceeded to watch random programs on TV while enjoying their tea.

 

Not long after, Hyoyeon came back after he finished cleaning his apartment. He then walked towards the living room and sat on the couch opposite to the other where his parents were sitting.

 

“Have you done cleaning your apartment?,” Mrs. Kim asked.

 

“Yup,” he replied in short. He then looked at the kitchen entrance before he got up and sat on the nearest coach to his parents.

 

“Psst.. eomma, appa. Please don’t spill the beans to Juhyun about our plan. I want it to be a surprise event for her,” he slowly said which later earning a smack at the back of his head. He bite his lips, trying to stifle his groan due to the effect of the pain.

 

“Yah! Don’t you trust your own parents? Aishh.. This monkey!,” his mother snapped at him while lowered her voice. Mr. Kim cupped his mouth to prevent his laughter from bursting out.

 

“I just remind you, though.. Aishh..,” he said with a pout.

 

“Ara, ara! We know that, though. Your parents here live longer than you, you know,” Mrs. Kim replied.

 

“Yes, ma’am,” Hyoyeon said nonchalant while getting up from the couch. “I’m going to the kitchen to check on Juhyun,” he said before heading towards the kitchen.

 

Hyoyeon slowly tiptoed towards Seohyun who was busy stirring something on the pot. He slowly sneaked his arms around her waist, causing the latter startled. Her hand automatically smacked his arm.

 

“Aishh.. Honey ah! Let go of me. Your parents are here,” she said in a lowered tone. Hyoyeon chuckled and pecked on her cheek before he released his arms.

 

“What are you cooking right now?,” he asked as he looked into the pot.

 

“Soondubu jjigae (kimchi tofu soup). Here, taste this,” she replied as she took a spoon, and scooped some soup. She brought the spoon to Hyoyeon’s mouth, and the latter obediently opened his mouth to taste the soup.

 

“How was it?,” she asked, biting her lips in the process while anticipating to hear his comment. Hyoyeon widened his eyes and smiled dorkily while giving two thumbs up to his fiancee.

 

“The best soondubu jjigae I have ever tasted so far. You are awesome, babe. As expected from Masterchef Seo’s daughter,” he replied as he compliments her, causing Seohyun giggled on his words. Although she knew sometimes his fiance loves to , at least his words made her feel relieved.

 

“Why, thank you!. Honey, can you please help me setting the table? The food will be ready to serve in few minutes,” she said while turned off the stove.

 

“Yes, ma’am,” he playfully salute and continued walking towards the dining table.

 

After he had done setting the table, he then helped his fiancee to serve the food on the table. He then called his parents to join the dinner with them. The dinner was cheerful as the older Kims were non-stop complimenting on Seohyun’s cooking, and chatting on random things with the HyoHyun couple. After the dinner, Hyoyeon sent his parents to his apartment, while Seohyun just stayed at their apartment to do the dishes.

 

 

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A day before Seohyun’s birthday

 

Hyoyeon was planning to buy a dress for Seohyun as a present and also for her to wear on her special birthday event. When they went to sleep on last night, Hyoyeon secretly got up in a middle of the night, and sneakily went to their closet to take one of the dresses Seohyun used to wear. He wanted to make it as a sample since he didn’t know her exact dress size. He felt relieved as his fiancee was oblivious with the missing of one of her dresses collection.

 

Hyoyeon once again had to lie to Seohyun. He told her earlier that he couldn’t join the dinner tonight with his parents, and he reasoned that he have a dinner meeting with his clients. He then asked his fiancee to bring his parents to have the dinner outside, while he and Eunhyuk’s wife, Min went for the dress shopping. He called Eunhyuk early this morning to ask for Min’s help. As suggested by Min, both of them went to the dress boutique which belongs to her friend.

 

“I think this red color dress will look gorgeous on her, Hyo. It really compliments with her milky white skin,” Min said as she suggested.

 

“Chincha?,” Hyoyeon replied, earning a nod from his friend.

 

“Yup, just believe me. This dress will make your jaw drop once she put on,” Min said as she smirked. Both of them were looking at the red dress which was recommended by Min’s friend.

 

“Arasso, if you said so,” he replied and agreed without hesitation.

 

“Ermm.. Fei ah, can you please wrap this dress nicely for Hyo?,” Min said to her friend.

 

“Yeah, sure. You two can wait at the waiting area there while I’m wrapping this dress,” Fei replied while pointing at the said area.

 

“Thanks, Fei. Alright, Hyo. Let’s wait there,” Min said and lead him towards the waiting area of the boutique. Both of them sat on the couch provided.

 

“So, when are you planning to hold the wedding ceremony?,” Min asked.

 

“Soonest possible. We will discus about it during the birthday event. I invited her parents too,” Hyoyeon replied.

 

“I see. So, how’s the meeting with her parents last time?,” she asked.

 

“It went well. Her parents accepted me for who I am. Seohyun has told them that I’m a widower, and they didn’t mind at all. I feel so glad that our relationship have received their blessings,” he informed as he smiled.

 

“Yeah, that’s the most important thing. I’m glad to hear that, Hyo. We will wait for your wedding bells to finally ring,” Min said, earning a wide grin from the latter.

 

“Don’t worry. You and Eunhyuk hyung are the first person we will send the invitation card, though,” he replied.

 

“Chincha? Aww! I feel so honored,” she said, causing Hyoyeon chuckled.

 

“Of course, both of you are on top of my friend’s list of, though. You two were always there when I needed, especially during the time when I was devastated and tried to recuperate myself after the late Nicole’s death. Both of you are so special to me,” he replied as he smiled warmly to her.

 

“Thank you, Hyo. You and late Nicole are our best friend forever. No doubt about that. Our children are your niece and nephew too. We basically like you own siblings, you know,” she said.

 

“I’m supposed to be the one who should thanked you, though,” he replied. Min was about to continue her words when suddenly Fei came while bringing a paper bag, walking towards them.

 

“Sorry for keep you waiting, guys. Hyo ssi, here’s your fiancee’s dress,” Fei said as she handed the paper bag to Hyoyeon. He then quickly got up from the couch and took the paper bag from her.

 

“Thank you, Fei ssi,” he thanked her.

 

“You’re welcome, Hyo ssi, and thank you for shopping at our boutique. I hope you can come again with your fiancee later,” Fei replied.

 

“Sure, why not? I’m sure she will love to shopping here,” he said.

 

“Thanks, Fei. I will see you around soon. Maybe we can have some bonding time, a coffee time together,” Min said while giving a hug to her friend.

 

“Yeah, sure. It’s been a long time since the last time we met. You know, we’re so busy with our own life after getting married,” she replied as she returned the hug.

 

“Yup, right. Send my regards to Zhoumi oppa, okay,?” Min said as she pulled off the hug.

 

“Sure do. Same goes with your Eunhyuk oppa,” Fei replied.

 

“Arasso. We have to go now, Fei. See you later!,” Min said. Hyoyeon bowed to her before they left the boutique.

 

“Alright, where next?,” Min asked.

 

“Jewelry store. I want to look for her birthday gift,” he said.

 

“Arasso. Kaja!,” she replied and both of them then started to walk towards the jewelry store.

 

 

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Later on that night

 

“Sorry, I’m late. The meeting took a long time to finish,” Hyoyeon said the moment Seohyun opened the door. It’s already 10:00 in the evening. The truth is that, he needed to send Min back to home first before he could go home, and went straight to his apartment to hide the dress and birthday gift for his fiancee which has caused him to take a long time..

 

“It’s okay, honey,” she replied with a smile while helping her fiance carrying his laptop bag, and put it on the coffee table in the living room. She then sat on the couch, and patted the couch as she gestured Hyoyeon to sit next to her. Hyoyeon just comply and sat next to her. She then scooted closer to him and wrapped her arms around his waist, and leaned her head on his shoulder.

 

“How was the dinner with my parents?,” he asked as he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer as he side hugging her.

 

“It was great. Omonim and abonim really liked the food at the restaurant which I brought them earlier,” she replied.

 

“Chincha?,” Hyoyeon asked, and the latter nodded.

 

“Thank you, babe. I appreciate it so much. I’m sorry because they came here unexpected, but don’t worry, eomma and appa are not that fussy when it comes to food they eat. Their favorite food is Korean food just like yours, you know,” he said.

 

“You don’t have to say sorry, though. It’s not a trouble at all. They’re like my own parents too, and I should treat them well,” Seohyun truthfully replied. Her words just now causing him feel flattered. He feel so glad that Seohyun could accept his parents and treated them like her own.

 

“You know how to make me fall in love with you even more. I love you, Seo Juhyun,” Hyoyeon said as he tightened the hug and kissed on top of her head. Seohyun couldn’t help but to smile.

 

“I love you too, Kim Hyoyeon,” she replied as she lifted her head from his shoulder, and leaned closer to his face and pecked on his cheek. Hyoyeon was about to cup her face and leaned forward to kiss her lips when Seohyun quickly hold his hands to stop him from doing so.

 

“Wae?,” he asked as he furrowed his brows, looked rather confused.

 

“It’s already late. Go take a shower first, and after that you can kiss me all you want,” she said while patted gently on his cheek.

 

“Chincha?,” he asked while raised his brows, earning a nod and smile from the latter. With that, he waste no time as he got up from the couch, and grinned dorkily while sprinted to the bathroom.

 

“Choding!,” she said as she chuckled.

 

 

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The next morning

 

“KRINGGG!”

 

The sound of phone’s alarm has causing the owner of the apartment startled and immediately awaken her from deep slumber. While rubbing her still sleepy eyes, she turned her head to the side table and her hand automatically took the cellphone which its alarm still ringing non-stop. She squinted her one eye while looking at the phone screen.

 

“6:00 a.m.”, she mumbles sleepily. She then stretched her right hand and patted on the right side of the bed which is her fiance’s sleeping spot. But, she found it empty.

 

“H-honey?”, she frantically called her fiance and immediately jolted up from the bed, sitting straight while staring at the empty side of the bed. She then shifted her gaze to the bathroom, but there’s no sign of Hyoyeon was inside since it’s quiet and looks dark from outside. She suddenly panic. Never in a day Hyoyeon will get up earlier than her ever since they lived together. Usually, she will always be the one who will wake up first , and it will always her routine to wake him up after her. But, this morning, it was different. Plus, it was her birthday to be exact, and last year when she woke him up on the exact day, she received a birthday wish from him first, and after that he showered her with kisses and hugs. She suddenly feel sad and empty.

 

“Where are you?”, she mumbles sadly.

 

“KNOCK! KNOCK!”

 

The sudden sound of door knocking startled her. Without thinking for a second, she quickly hop off the bed, and ran towards the door. She put her hand on the door handle and slowly pulled it down to open the door.

 

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to Seo Juhyun, happy birthday to you!”, Hyoyeon sang the birthday song wholeheartedly while holding a small birthday cake with colorful candles which have being lit on it. The birthday girl gasped and cupped with her hand due to the surprised. She was speechless.

 

“Come on, babe. Make your wish and blow the candles”, he said as he smiled. Seohyun just followed on what has been told as she immediately closed her eyes and make her wish. After she had done so, she blew the candles and Hyoyeon cheered for her.

 

“W-when did you.. buy the cake?”, she asked as her voice was trembling. Her eyes were red, and a slight tear rolled down her cheek. She felt overwhelmed with what Hyoyeon has done to her.

 

“Aigoo..”, he quickly entered inside the room, and put the cake on the dressing table. He walked towards the bed and sat on the edge. “Come here”, he smiled warmly as he patted on the bed, gesturing Seohyun to sit next to him. The latter just comply and walked towards him, pouting cutely like a small kid. She then sat next to him, and Hyoyeon sneaked his arm around her waist and pulled her closer towards him. He wiped the tears on her cheek, and pecked on it several times.

 

“I bought the cake on last night right after the meeting finished. I asked eomma to keep it on the refrigerator in my apartment. I woke up earlier than you this morning, and immediately went to my apartment to get the cake and brought it to you here” he explained.

 

“Chincha?,” she asked. Hyoyeon nodded his head smilingly. She then leaned closer and pecked on his cheek. “Thank you so much for the surprise and the cake. I thought you already forgot about my birthday today. I love you!.” she said.

 

“How can I forget the most important day in my life? Never! It is just that I want to have this little celebration with you first starting from today. And, I love you too, babe.” he replied. He leaned closer to kiss on her lips. “Alright. You should go and take a shower first. I will prepare the breakfast meanwhile, okay?,” he said after he pulled off the kiss and ruffled her hair.

 

“Okay,” Seohyun replied while obediently getting up from the bed, walking towards the bathroom.

 

 

---

 

 

Since Seohyun's birthday falls on a working day, they went to work as usual that morning. Hyoyeon had planned to take a half-day leave, and he had told Seohyun about his plan to bring her for dinner to celebrate her birthday in a special place. Meanwhile, Seohyun had told him that she will have a meeting with her client on the afternoon, and this has given Hyoyeon a chance to prepare the dress which he bought for his fiance on yesterday. He didn’t forget to call his mother and Mrs. Seo earlier to remind them to come early to the restaurant.

 

After the meeting with client, Seohyun called her fiance to pick her up from her office. Being a loving and protective fiance, he’s already arrived in front of her office building, five minutes before she called him. He’s waiting for her inside the car. The moment he saw Seohyun walked out of her office building, he quickly went out of the car and walked towards her.

 

“Hi, honey! You came early today,” she said smilingly.

 

“Hi, babe! I’ve got nothing to do, so, I decided to fetch you early. How’s the meeting?”, Hyoyeon asked as he grabbed her wrist, and entwined their hands together while walking towards the car.

 

“The meeting went well. My client satisfied with the paperwork I presented and they agreed to sign a contract immediately after the completion of legal documents.,” she replied.

 

“I know my fiancee really did a good job. Congratulations by the way!,” he said while opened the passenger’s door for her.

 

“Why, thank you!,” she smilingly thanked him and quickly get into the car. Hyoyeon winked at her before he walked towards the driver’s side. He then turned off the engine and started to drive the car, heading home.

 

 

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Seohyun entered the bedroom and slowly walked towards the bed. She then stopped walking in a midway the moment her eyes landed on the red box which was tied up with a white ribbon being placed on the bed.

 

“Huh? Who put this box on the bed?,” she mumbled while looking at the box confusedly. She then walked towards the bed, and sat on the edge. She took the box, and found a small card attached on the box. Being curious, she took the card and began to read.

 

To My Dearest Fiancee,

 

This is the first birthday present for you today, and I hope you will like it.

You need to put it on because we will having your birthday celebration tonight.

I’m sure you will look super gorgeous tonight when you put this on you. Can’t wait! (^_^)

 

Love you! <3

 

Your Fiance,

 

Kim Hyoyeon

 

“A birthday present? I thought he wanted to leave it as a surprise like last year. But, he wrote here, 'the first birthday present of today'. That means, there’s more?,” she mumbled to herself. Without thinking further, she quickly untie the ribbon and opened the box. She was surprised to see the red dress inside the box. She took out the dress from the box, and gasped.

 

“Oh, my God! It’s beautiful!,” she exclaimed excitedly, and jumping up and down like a small kid. When her excitement slowly died down, she put the dress on the bed, and quickly took the towel and sprinted to the bathroom. What Seohyun didn't realize that Hyoyeon has eavesdropped her outside the bedroom.

 

"Glad she likes it," he thought with a satisfaction smile.

 

 

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“KNOCK! KNOCK!”

 

The door slowly opens, revealing the owner of the apartment which looked so gorgeous wearing a beautiful red dress like she’s going to attend an award ceremony. Hyoyeon gasped as he was stunned with the beauty of the girl who was standing in front of the doorstep.

 

“Oh. My. God! You look super gorgeous, babe!,” he compliments his fiancee.

 

“Why, thank you!,” she replied smilingly. “But, I wonder, when did you manage to get this dress? And, how did you know about my size?,” she asked curiously.

 

“It’s a secret, and I can’t share with you. But, to tell you one thing, I have asked Min to recommend me about the suitable dress for you, and she introduced me to her good friend who owned a boutique. So, I bought the dress she recommended to me and, tadaa..! I’m glad it fits you perfectly,” he replied.

 

“Min ssi? Eunhyuk oppa’s wife?,” Seohyun asked. Hyoyeon nodded in response. He used to inform her about his good friend, Eunhyuk and his wife, but she never met them.

 

“I will introduce them to you someday,” he replied. “So, shall we go now?,” he said as he extended his hand to his fiancee.

 

“Kaja!,” Seohyun replied and gladly took her fiance’s hand and entwined their hands together. She then glancing at Hyoyeon.

 

“You look handsome in that suit, honey,” she compliments him. Hyoyeon was wearing a dark brown suit.

 

“Chincha?,” he asked. Seohyun nodded and smiled. “Hehe.. thank you, babe. I bought this suit just to complement it with your dress. It’s a ready-made . Luckily they got my size in stock, so, I just bought it,” he said.

 

“Aww! You never fails to amaze me, honey,” Seohyun replied as she felt flattered. Hyoyeon just chuckled and smiled proudly. Soon after, the elevator stopped at the ground floor, the two lovebirds walking out hand in hand heading towards the parking lot.

 

 

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“Alright, we are here!,” he announced right after he parked the car at the parking lot. Seohyun immediately looked around the place and felt amazed with the building structure which presented in front of her eyes.

 

“Isn't this the famous restaurant, Congdu?,” she asked.

 

“Yes, babe. I have made a dinner reservation to celebrate your birthday here. Come, let’s go now. Our parents are waiting inside,” Hyoyeon replied as he unbuckled his seatbelt and he did the same for his fiancee.

 

“You invite my parents too?,” Seohyun raised her eyebrows as she looked rather surprised.

 

“Yup. I have invited them to celebrate your birthday together,” he replied as he nodded. Seohyun gasped as she lost for words. Hyoyeon was the sweetest person she have ever met. He always thinks of family first before anyone. She couldn’t help but to fall in love with him even more. Hyoyeon immediately got out of the car and dashed towards the passenger’s side to open the door for his fiancee. He extended his hand towards Seohyun, and the birthday girl gladly took her fiance’s hand as she slowly got out of the car.

 

“Thanks, honey,” she thanked him.

 

“You’re most welcome, my love,” Hyoyeon cheekily replied with a grin, earning a chuckle from his fiancee. He quickly closed the car’s door and entwined their hands together before heading towards the main entrance of the restaurant.

 

“Welcome, Mr. Kim, Miss Seo!,” Mr. Lee, the manager of the restaurant greets the couple once they entered inside.

 

“Thank you, Mr. Lee,” he replied, while Seohyun just smiled at him. “So, have you get all things ready?,” he asked.

 

“Yes, Mr. Kim. Both of your parents are already waiting inside the dining room,” he replied. “Please, follow me,” he said as he lead the couple to the VIP’s dining room. After they arrived in front of the door, Mr. Lee excused himself to go back to continue his work.

 

“Alright, let’s get inside,” Hyoyeon said as he gestured Seohyun to enter the room first. She just complied and instantly put her hand on the door handle, and slowly opened the door.

 

“SURPRISE!!!”

 

She was shocked when she was greeted by the loud cheers and confetti the moment she entered the dining room.

 

“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to Seo Juhyun, happy birthday to you!” the parents sang the birthday song wholeheartedly. She saw her mother, Mrs. Seo walking towards her while brought the birthday cake with candles lit on it.

 

“Happy birthday, sweetie! Hurry up, make your wish and blow the candle,” Mrs. Seo said to her still stunned daughter. Seohyun just complied and immediately closed her eyes, making a wish before she blew the candle. The parents and Hyoyeon clapped their hands happily after the candle is blown.

 

“Thank you, omonim. Let me bring this cake to the table. Please have a seat first,” Hyoyeon said while he took the cake from Mrs. Seo’s hands.

 

“Arasso,” Mrs. Seo replied and nodded. She gave her daughter a hug and returned back to her seat. Seohyun then greeted his father with a hug, and taking turns to greet her future parents-in-law before taking a seat next to her mother. Hyoyeon has requested Mr. Lee to prepare the round table for the dinner so that they could discuss about wedding while having dinner.

 

After putting the cake at the side table, Hyoyeon then asked the waiter to start serving the dinner, and he walked towards the main table and took his seat next to Seohyun.

 

“Alright. Before we start our dinner, first of all I would like to thank my parents, abonim and omonim for helping me in keeping the secret of our planning to celebrate our Hyunnie’s birthday,” Hyoyeon said which earns laughter from the parents.

 

“When did you guys planning to have this event, huh? Why I didn’t know about this?,” Seohyun asked with a pout.

 

“Aigoo.. Junhyun ah. We won’t call it a surprise event if we told you beforehand, though,” Mr. Seo said which causing the rest laughed.

 

“You are right, abonim. We wanted it to be special for you, babe. That’s why I planned this event secretly with our parents,” Hyoyeon replied.

 

“Thank you, honey, mom, dad, omonim and abonim. Today’s event is really special to me because I celebrate it with the people whom I loved the most,” Seohyun said sincerely, and put her hand on Hyoyeon thigh. Hyoyeon smiled and grabbed his fiancee’s hand, entwined them together.

 

“We love you too, Juhyun ah,” Mrs. Kim said while putting both her hands on top of her head, creating a love gesture to her future daughter-in-law. The rest laughed on her unexpected cute act. Not long after, the waiter came and started serving the food for the Kim and Seo family.

 

Through the dinner, they discussed about when and where to hold the wedding ceremony, who will be their guest, and so on.

 

 

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“Thank you for the dinner, son,” Mr. Seo said while giving him a hug. Hyoyeon parents were already went back to Hyoyeon’s apartment because they need to get up early on tomorrow morning to meet their supplier.

 

“Don’t mention, abonim. I should treat you and omonim for lunch or dinner again some other time and in the future,” Hyoyeon replied with a grin. Mr. and Mrs. Seo chuckled on his words.

 

“Aigoo.. That’s very kind of you, dear. Juhyun is so lucky to meet you. I can’t wait for you to be our official son-in-law and you two should give us a grandchild soon,” Mrs. Seo said teasingly while patted on Seohyun’s back.

 

“Mom!,” Seohyun whined as her face was red in embarrassment. Hyoyeon couldn’t help but to chuckle on Mrs. Seo’s words.

 

“No problem, omonim. It’s not long though. Only four months from now on,” Hyoyeon replied and winked at his fiancee.

 

“Yaaa.. why are you guys teasing me tonight?,” Seohyun whined while slapping hard on Hyoyeon’s arm. Hyoyeon winced in pain at first, but he then joined laughter with Seohyun’s parents.

 

“Because it’s fun teasing you, sweetie,” Mrs. Seo said while she side hugging her beloved daughter and kissed her cheek.

 

“Alright, that’s enough, you two. We will see you later. Give me a call if both of you need help or anything, okay?” Mr. Seo said.

 

“Sure, daddy,” Seohyun replied and hugged her father. Mr. and Mrs. Seo then walked towards their car.

 

“Drive safely, abonim, omonim!,” Hyoyeon said right after both of them went inside the car.

 

“You too. Alright, see you guys later!,” Mr. Seo replied while waving his hand at both of them. Hyoyeon and Seohyun waving back at them while watching the car slowly moving until it disappeared from their sight.

 

“Alright, let’s go, babe,” Hyoyeon said while grabbing her hand and entwined their hands together, heading towards their car. Hyoyeon then unlocked and opened the passenger’s door for his fiancee. After making sure she has already went inside the car, he immediately closed the door and dashed towards the driver’s side and went inside the car. He then turning on the engine, and started to drive as the car slowly leaving the restaurant.