July 2012 

My husband and I were invited guests at the Paris Fashion Week. It was my good friend Ana of Vogue who invited us and introduced us to everyone that you must know in the fashion industry.    “Now walking at the red carpet is the famous couple from Korea, G-Dragon and Dara.” A reporter said stalling Dara and GD for an interview.    “Hello Dara! We meet again! Who are you wearing tonight?” The reporter said reaching out for a handshake to Dara and then to GD.    “Yes! It’s nice to see you again. I’m wearing Givenchy” Dara greeted.    “You two are the hottest talk in town right now. How does it feel that the whole world are taking notice of you and your wife now and some say next to Brangelina is the Daragon couple?” the reporter asked.    “Yeah we heard that when we got here and both of us couldn’t believe it. We are happy at the same time that we both get to express our love for fashion and at the same time we give pride to our country” GD said smiling at the camera while his arms are around Dara’s waist.    “Dara, they say that since GD is G-Dragon then you are the Lady Dragon. Do you guys feel any pressure between the two of you to be always fashionable?” The reporter asked giving the mic to Dara.    “For me being fashionable isn’t about blending in. It’s about standing out. So each of us have our own fashion it only depends on you on how you express it. For us, well even before we got married we already into fashion and Big Bang is known for being the stylish group in Korea so we don’t feel like we have to overdo anything we just wear what we like and we feel comfortable to.”  Dara said smiling vibrantly.    “I heard that there’s another little Kwon on the way. Is this true?” the reporter asked the couple and the two nodded at the same time.    “Well, congratulations and we hope to see more of you in the next days.” The reporter said letting the couple walk to the next group of reporters waiting to get an interview from them.      Yes indeed we are back to being the powerful couple of South Korea. After watching all the fashion shows we were invited to, and after a whole lot of after parties, dinners, luncheons, the two of us finally had a day for ourselves before we go back home and go back to each of our own jungle.    “Hmm… This is nice.” Jiyong said while holding Dara’s hand while they were taking a stroll outside their hotel room. “Just like before we had kids.”    “Hmmm… yeah. Nice to have some alone time.” Dara agreed linking her arms with his husband’s while leaning her head on his shoulder while they walk.    “Hey babe, I’m going to be busy after this. Sorry if I won’t be home that much.” Jiyong said kicking a pebble in front of him.    “It’s alright babe. I understand.” Dara told him while smiling brightly at him.    “But the situation is different now, you’re pregnant. I should be taking care of you.” Jiyong said feeling guilty of leaving his wife. Dara stopped walking and stood in front of her husband holding Jiyong’s face with both hands.    “Jiyong, what am I 4 years old? I went through pregnancy 2 times now I think I can go through 1 again.” Dara assured her husband that she will be fine by giving him a soft quick kiss on the lips.    “How many more pregnancy can you still go through?” Jiyong said smiling naughtily at his wife.    Dara blushed and playfully slapped Jiyong on the chest. “YOU!”    Heaven. That’s what I’m feeling right now. Being with my husband in a foreign place away from all the chaos is just pure heaven. After more moments together and tons of pictures taken, yes my husband and I are both vain, we love taking photos.   After Paris, it was now back to Korea and back to our own busy lives. Jiyong was both busy with producing new songs and their world tour. I was busy with the publishing and Vita Dolce plus Teddy Oppa was working with new talents of YG that Minzy and I were back in handling the restaurants and clubs again.    As for Kiko, well, as expected her modeling offers lessened since the buzz of her pregnancy went out. I felt sorry for her as I know how a model would feel in losing the limelight unexpectedly, I asked CL to pull some strings so we can get her CFs and endorsements.    Bom was furious at me at first but when Daesung talked to us and asked for help since Kiko was going through depression she finally gave in. The girls are still doubtful of Kiko’s intentions but since I’m a mother I understand how she feels. Times like this you really need someone to be there for you.    “Yoboseo?” Kiko answered her mobile.    “Oh, Kiko where are you?” Dara asked. She wanted to meet up with her to talk about some prospect endorsement and she wanted to check on her since Daesung was in China doing a concert with Big Bang.    “I’m at Daesung’s unit Dara. I’m not feeling well right now. Why is there something wrong?” Kiko asked her voice hoarse.    “Omo! Is your manager with you?” Dara asked suddenly feeling concerned over the woman.    “No. He’s in a meeting right now for a fashion show I’m doing.” Kiko answered coughing.    “Ok.” Dara said hanging up.    I don’t know what got into me why I suddenly feel protective of Kiko. After hearing her being alone and sick I rushed towards Dae’s unit and brought her hot soup and food. Since she’s pregnant I couldn’t give her medicine so I just gave her a warm sponge bath. I was tucking her in the bed when I noticed her staring at me blankly.    “What’s wrong? Are you alright?” Dara asked worrying that the baby might get affected.    Kiko shook her head. “Why are you doing this?”    Dara looked at her wondering what she was talking about. “What do you mean by why am I doing this? You’re sick and you’re pregnant, Dae’s not here so I wanted to see that you are ok.”  “No what I mean is why are you being nice to me? I was mean to you. I had with your husband. I wanted to ruin your marriage.” Kiko recounted all her wrong doings.    Dara felt something pinch her heart when she heard the “ with your husband” part. She shrugged it off and just smiled at the woman staring intently at her.    “Because you’re family now Kiko, that’s why. Families forgive each other, no matter how evil you’ve been. That’s what I’ve been thought and that’s how I grew up. You’re going to be a mother now; soon you’ll understand what I’m talking about.” Dara explained sitting down on Kiko’s bedside.    Kiko all of a sudden burst