I am standing in front of the mirror and carefully scrutinizing my appearance. I am wearing a lace tube dress designed by Monique Lhuillier, one of Hollywood’s famous designers. The dress looks so simple yet very elegant. The first time I lifted the dress from its box, I instantly fell in love with it. We are match made in heaven.  Looking at the dress and feeling its texture, I know that this cost a fortune. If you will ask me how much this dress actually cost, I will not be able to answer you because I am not the one who bought this lovely dress. This is a gift from Jaejoong. My mind suddenly went back to the day I first saw this beautiful dress.

When we came back from Singapore after our show in ASC, I saw this huge box lying in my bed with a note attached to it.

“Princess,

 I saw this and it reminded me of you – simple and elegant. Please wear this on 24^th.

Prince JJ”

My lips curve into a smile after reading Jae’s letter. He has been calling me princess for a while now. My curiosity got the better of me as I instantly untie the ribbons of the box. I opened the box and a gasp escapes my lips when I saw the dress. I’m not fond of wearing dresses but if I will buy something for myself, I will definitely pick this one. I heard a knock from my door and after a second it opened and I saw Omma entered my room.

“Oh, you finally opened it.” Omma approached me and stand beside me.

“Isn’t it beautiful Omma?” I asked Omma as I lifted the gown from the box. I stand in front of the mirror while placing the gown in front of me to see if it suits me.  Omma sat on the edge of my bed while she continues to look at me with a smile on her lips.

“Why don’t do you fit it now. Let’s see if it needs any adjustments.” I turned to Omma and hesitantly ask her something.

“But Omma, if I will wear it now, the event might not push through. Isn’t it that there’s a superstitious belief that if you will wear your gown before an avent, something bad will happen?” I saw how Omma’s eyes widen and after few seconds I heard her laughing out loud.

“Aigoo Darayah! Where did you hear that belief? Ah I knew it! I actually heard about that but I think that belief is only applicable for brides. Well, unless there’s something you’re not telling Omma neh.” Omma looks at me suspiciously.

“Yaaaahhh, Omma! What kind of question is that? Ah, so that belief is only applicable for brides. So it means I can fit this gown right now and nothing bad will happen, right Omma?” Omma just nodded her head while still laughing heartily.

“Aissshh, Omma will you stop laughing. Hmmp, I’ll try to fit it now.” I turned around and discarded my clothes in my mother’s presence. I put on the gown and ask my Omma to close the zipper at the back. Omma assisted me and after closing the zipper, she turned me around to take a look at me. Omma look at me closely and it didn’t escape me when I saw her face radiates happiness and pride. She gently cupped my face and smiled at me.

“My baby is now a very beautiful lady. I am so proud of you baby. Omma is very proud of you.” I saw Omma’s eyes glistened with unshed tears. I hug her tightly and tell her how grateful I am to her.

“Neh Omma, thank you for raising us so well, despite the circumstances you’ve been through. Thank you for being our Omma. Thank you for being strong, for being our source of strength, for being our inspiration. Thank you for being you. Saranghae Omma.” I kissed Omma’s cheeks and hug her again. Omma held my shoulders and step back a little.

“You’ve been through a lot Dara and I know that you are hesitant in falling in love again. Please promise Omma that when you finally fall in love with someone again; please don’t stop yourself from falling. Don’t deny yourself from love Dara.” Mother really knows everything about her child. My previous hearthbreaks made me hesitant in giving love another shot.

“Please promise Omma Dara.” I saw my Mom raise her pinky finger in front of me. How can I say no to my Omma? Well, I’m a fighter and a survivor. Despite all the pain that love has cause me, I am not actually giving up on love. I am just waiting for the right love to knock on my door and hopefully my next boyfriend will be my future husband. I entwined my pinky finger with my Omma’s and made a promise.

“I promise Omma.” We smiled to each other.

“Dara, please hurry up neh. I can’t wait to finally see my future grandchildren. I want to be able to play with them okay.” Omma playfully teases me.

“Aigo, Omma!!! Don’t worry, once I cross paths with Won Bin oppa, I will immediately propose to him and make babies. Imagine your grandchildren having superior genes.  Daebak!! You like that Omma, huh! Won Bin will be your future son in law.” I twitch my eyebrows and look at Omma playfully. My fangirl mode towards Won Bin oppa is switch on again.

“Hahahaha, my daughter is hallucinating once again. I bet you’re hungry now. Come on, let’s get you out of your dress and prepare ramyeon.” Omma is laughing at me again for not giving up on Won Bin oppa.

“Hmmp, it’s free to dream Omma. One day, I will meet Won Bin oppa.” I still insist my delusions on my Omma.

“Okay, whatever floats your boat Dara. To Won Bin my future son in law, Fighting!!” Omma cheered me on while still laughing.

I was brought back to present time when I heard a sound of car stop in front of our house. I look out in my window and I saw a white Lamborghini park outside. Hmmm, here comes the mighty Kim Jaejoong. Oh, I forgot to tell what exactly Jae gave me the last time right? Well, Jae handed me an invitation to a wedding. His parents are renewing their vows and I am one of those few invited guests for the very private and exclusive event. I check myself in the mirror and when I am satisfied with my appearance, I quickly went downstairs to meet Jae.

I actually told him that there’s no need for him to fetch me in our house because I can always drive to the venue, but he vehemently disagree with my idea. He told me that I am a guest and I should feel comfortable all the time. I saw Jae talking with Omma, but he abruptly stands from the seat when he saw me walking down. Jaejoong’s intense stares at me made me halt my steps. I just stand there in the middle of our stairway while we indulge ourselves in a staring battle.

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Today is such a wonderful day. My parents will be renewing their wedding vows and what makes it even more special is that I will get to watch it with Dara, my special girl. I am very happy that despite her busy schedule, she still manages to find time to attend this special event. My parents have met Dara already and they are also excited to see Dara again.

I am currently having conversation with Dara’s Omma when I felt my heart beat excitedly. There is only one girl who has the power to make my heart beat like that. I turned my gaze on the stairway and I almost forgot how to breathe when I lay my eyes on Dara. Unconsciously, I stand up from my seat and just stared at her in awe. Gaahhh, there in the middle of the stairway looking back at me is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my life.

 My eyes intently look at her as if trying to memorize everything about her right now. My feet must have a mind of their own because they automatically move towards her.  I waited for her in the footsteps of their stairs. She looks so ethereal in that tube dress I gave her. Maybe this is how a groom feels while waiting for her bride in the altar. Every step that Dara makes made my heart beat a little faster. I have a feeling that by the time Dara finally reach the last step, I will collapse due to heart malfunction.

 I reach out my hand to her when she reaches me and I am glad my heart didn’t fail me. We seem lost into each other as we look into each other’s eyes. There are so many things that I want to tell her now but my mind is overwhelmed with her presence.    We were distracted from our own happy bubble when we heard Dara’s Omma faking a cough. I reluctantly let go of Dara’s hand and turned around to Auntie with a slight blush on my face. Auntie is looking at me teasingly and I can’t help myself but blush some more.

“Ahhh, my daughter is very pretty right Jae?” Auntie asks me playfully. My mind is experiencing little technical problems right now because I am having a hard time answering Auntie. In my mind I want to answer Auntie that beautiful is not enough to describe Dara but I can’t seem to get those words out of my lips. Before I can even answer, I heard Dara whining to her Mom.

“Aigo, Omma of course I’m beautiful. Haisst, stop embarrassing Jae Omma or he will never step inside our home again. Yaaahhh, Jae we better go now or we’ll never make it on time.” Dara nudge Jae’s shoulder to get his attention.

“Hahahahahah, my baby is still acting like an amazona despite wearing that beautiful dress. Dara don’t forget to behave in the party okay and be easy on the buffet in the venue.” I laugh at what Auntie told to her daughter. Dara glared at me when she saw me laughing out loud.

“And what is so funny Mr. Kim Jaejoong?” Uh uh, I better behave now or I will get it from this adorable Santokki.

“Hrrmmm, nothing. I guess you’re right, we better head off now before we get stuck in traffic.” I turn to Dara’s mom to say goodbye.

“Auntie, thank you so much for allowing Dara to go with me. I promise to take care of her and I promise to bring her home safely.” Jae told those words to Dara’s Mom with full sincerity.

“Thank you Jae and I will have your word for that. By the way, this is a simple gift for your parents. Kindly extend my congratulations to them.” Auntie handed me this beautifully wrapped gift and I am touched with her thoughtfulness. Now I know where Dara got her admirable traits.

“Thank you so much Auntie. So we’ll go ahead now auntie.”I bowed to her and waited for Dara.

“Omma we gotta go now. Don’t wait for me okay. I have my key with me.” Dara went to her Mom and give her a kiss before turning to me.

We headed to the door with me assisting Dara. I opened the door for Dara and we walk together towards my car. I opened the car door for her and she just looks at me amusedly. I hurriedly went to the driver’s seat. Dara is having trouble putting on her seatbelt so I leaned closer to her to assist her.

“Let me do that for you princess.” I leaned closer as I put on her seatbelt. I took my own sweet time while putting her seatbelt. I can smell her heavenly scent in our position and I almost lost it. After putting her seatbelt, my eyes slowly look up and I saw her slightly parted lips. I recalled the day when we accidentally shared a kiss and I have a strong urge to kiss her right now. My eyes move further and I saw her cute nose and then I saw her beautiful eyes. Those beautiful eyes that are full of sincerity every time they meet with mine. Her expressive eyes express thousands of emotions every time you look at them.  Slowly my face descended to her face closer and I watch her close her eyes.

“Unnie yahh, Unnie Unnie hey”

Dara’s eyes snap open and we suddenly became aware of our close proximity. I cleared my throat and move away from her. I started the car engine while Dara answered her phone. Wheew, that was c lose. Heol, I really need to confess to her now. I will not let this day pass without her knowing about my feelings.

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We step inside this humongous antique door and I felt like I have step in a fantasy world. Everything around is just magical. The flowers beautifully arranged around us, the curtains magnificently hanging in the wall…wow, this place looks surreal. I look around me as I take in everything. Wow, this is paradise.  Jae held my elbow gently and guided me towards his family who are all looking at us when we arrive. I suddenly felt nervous when I felt all their eyes on me.

“Jae….” I turn to Jae asking for reassurance. Why am I feeling uneasy all of a sudden?

“Just relax okay. They are just amaze by your beauty. Come on, they are actually expecting you.” He reassured me and I held his hands tighter  like my life depended on him.

“Omma, Oppa, noonas, you’ve all met Dara before right?” Jae turned to his family while I just smile and bowed at hem.

“Anneyeonghaseyo Auntie, Uncle. Congratulations on your successful wedding. Thank you for letting me become a part this marvelous event of your life.” I bowed to them once again to express my gratitude.

“aigo, Dara stop bowing my child. We should be the one thanking you for taking time off your busy schedule to grace this event. Thank you so much Dara and please don’t feel uncomfortable okay. Just enjoy this day with us.” Jae’s Omma welcomed me with a hug and so is his Appa. We roamed around the venue and I was introduced to Jae’s relatives. They are all nice to me and in an instant I suddenly felt like I have known them for a long time. After chatting with them, the coordinator guided us to our seat and told us that the ceremony will start in a bit.

“Dara, I have to leave you for a while okay. I will be joining the entourage. If you need anything don’t hesitate to call me okay.” I nod at Jae and he made his way to join his family. I saw her relatives looking at me with a giddy smile. Aisshht, Jae’s family members are really weird.

The piano started playing and I saw the flower girls walk down the aisle. They look like little angels throwing flowers along the way. Followed by Jae’s sisters and their husbands.  Jae’s appa followed next who is looking good on his white suit. And there goes Jae and her Mom. I can literally feel the love that everyone in this family is feeling right now. Everyone in the crowd turned around to look at the bride and her son. I turned around to look at Jae’s appa and I suddenly wish that I will find a man who will look at me like that even if I reach my golden years. The love shining through his eyes is very visible.

I looked at Jae’s Omma and I can see the same emotions in her eyes. They are one of those lucky few who were able to find the love of their lives. My eyes tear up when I saw them hold hands together as they walk towards the altar. The ceremony started and we all listened carefully to the priest as he conducted the mass.

Everyone in the crowd have tears in their eyes, when it was time for the groom and bride to recite their vows. My heart swelled with joy, longing and love as I listened to the old lovers recite their undying love for each other.

Jae’s Appa: Jagiya, as we stand in front of God and everyone today, I am feeling blessed because I still have you in my life. Love at first sight, that is what I felt when I first lay my eyes on you. Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for being my strength when I am feeling weak. Thank you for being my friend, my lover, my wife and the mother of my children. Thank you for not giving up on me.

Our marriage is not an easy journey. We’ve been through a lot but despite all the hardships that we’ve been through, we were able to withstand all those. And now, here we are again in front of God and everyone. I love you so much. I will continue saying those words to you until my last breath. You are my first love and you will always be my only love.

Jae’s Omma: Forever, that is the word that came to my mind when I said yes to your proposal. You gave me so many firsts in my life. You are my first love. You teach me what love truly means. You are my first heartbreak. You brought me pain but you also taught me how empty my life would be without you in it. As I look back to the years we’ve spent together, all I can feel now is pure happiness. I will never regret giving you second chance, giving our love a second chance.

Thank you for being my friend, my lover, my husband and the father of my children. Thank you for not giving up on me when I almost give up on our love. Thank you for just being you. And just like my promise to you before when we married few years ago, my heart will only beat for you. My love for you will never end. Forever, that is what I promised to love you before. But I guess forever is not enough to love you, so as long as my heart is beating, there will always be you in my heart. I love you and thank you for being God’s answer to my prayers.

My tears are falling uncontrollably from my eyes after listening to their vows. Out of nowhere, I suddenly ask God to bless me to have that kind of love. I suddenly wished that I too, will be able to find my one true love. I am still lost in my own world when I felt someone wiping my tears away. I look up and there in front of me is Jaejoong, looking gently at me. After wiping my tears, he took a seat beside me .He took my hand from my lap and holds it tight. I look at him and I saw him looking at me intently. There goes that look in his eyes again. I smiled at him and we watch the ceremony together while still holding hands.

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We proceed to the reception hall and we had fun after the dinner. I dance the night away with Jae’s relatives and I was actually having a good time. The loud music was suddenly replaced with a slow music and I walk towards our seat to rest when Jae suddenly appeared in front of me.

“May I have this dance princess?” He offered his hand to me and I accepted it. We went in the middle of the dance floor. He wraps his hands around my waist while I place my hands on his shoulders. We started moving our bodies to the beat of the song. We savored the beautiful melody that is playing in the speaker. No one dared to break the silence.  After few minutes of dancing, I heard Jae whispering something in my ear.

“Have I told you how gorgeous you are today?” He stared at me after saying those words to me. I suddenly felt conscious. I felt my heart beating fast as I continue to stare at him.

“You’re the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen in my life.” I think my whole face is as red as a ripe tomato now. I just smiled at him because I don’t know what to say. We continued dancing until the song ended. Jae guided me outside the venue and he brought me in this beautiful garden.

The stars in the sky are shining brightly tonight. The flowers in the garden added to the romantic atmosphere. We took a seat in one of the benches and just stared in the darkness. I decided to break our silence by saying something to him.

“Your parents are very lucky.” I started talking while still looking ahead.

“The love they have for each other is truly admirable. Nowadays, it is very hard to find that kind of love. After listening to their exchange of vows in the church and witnessing their love for each other, I suddenly wished that I will be able to find that kind of love.” That was the only time when I turned to look at Jae who is looking intently at me.

“Love is just around the corner you know. You just have to open your heart to see the one who loves you with all his heart.” Jaejoong is looking at me as if his eyes are trying to tell me something.

“Do you think I’ll be able to have that kind of love? Will I ever find someone who wants to spend forever with me? Will I ever find a man who will accept my imperfections? Will I ever find a man who will love me for who I am and not because I am Sandara Park of 2ne1 or Sandara Park the actress?” I finally let out the frustration that has been bugging me for quite some time now. I waited for Jae to answer. Jae was just looking at me for few seconds then I saw him took a deep breath.

“I have a secret which I’ve been longing to tell you for a long time now. But please promise me, that you will not hate me or avoid me after I tell you what it is.” Jae took both my hands and holds it tightly. I have no idea what is the secret that he is about to tell me but I suddenly felt nervous. My heart is beating so fast and I can hear the beatings of my heart. I nodded my head in approval and waited for Jae to tell me his secret.

“I love you Sandara Park. I love you because you are who you are. I love you for being you. I love everything about you including all those little imperfections that you’re telling. I love you because you are beautiful inside and out. I will never run out of reasons of why I love you and I can go on forever.“ I stared at Jaejoong dumfounded with what he has just told me.

“Sandara Park, will you give me the chance to prove that my love for you is real. Please let me show you how much I love you. Please Dara, please let me court you. Let me make you fall in love with me too.”

 I looked at Jae and all I can see is his sincerity. Looking at him now, I have finally figured out that constant emotion that appears in his eyes every time we are together. Yes, Kim Jaejoong is in love with me. Despite the sincerity that I am seeing in his eyes right now, a part of me still can’t believe that he is actually in love with me. I am expecting someone to shout something like you got punked  but none of those happened. Kim Jaejoong is still holding my hands tightly and looking at me like his life depended on me.

FRUCK!!!! This is not just a dream or some show. This is really real. THE GREAT KIM JAEJOONG IS IN LOVE WITH ME!!!!

“DUGUN DUGUN DUGUN!!!!!” Did I just hear my heart making those weird sounds again?

Author’s note: Kyaaaahhhhhhh!!!! The God of the East finally confessed his love for our Goddess. So what can you say about this chapter? Jaedara shippers are you still alive? Hmmm, Daragon shippers don’t get sad neh, I promise to make it up to you. I owe it to Jiyong for making him an a@@hole in this story. Who’s excited for Jiyong’s plan? See you in the next chapter!!!

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