“Appa!! When will you be back again?” Haru pouts, her eyes are begin to watery as she clinging on his father’s arms, circling her little hands on Jiyong’s neck

“Aigoo… ,why do you pout like that? Appa will be back soon…” he kisses Haru’s forehead gently. His heart is feels so heavy every time he has to leave his daughter…, and her mother like this

Chaerin walks to them, try to take Haru from Jiyong’s arms gently

“Haru…, Appa needs to go now…, c’mon baby…” Chaerin takes Haru’s body gently

“How long ‘soon’ is, Omma?” Haru is now clinging on her mother, asks innocently

“It won’t be too long, baby…” Chaerin smiles bitterly, Jiyong too

“Appa…, how far Tokyo is?”She asks her father. Jiyong bends to kiss her cheek and caresses it

“Not so far, baby. After everything is done, Appa will be here as soon as possible” He smiles, and Haru’s face lits up

“Jinja??? Promise?” she raises her little finger and looks at his Appa with sparkling eyes. both of Chaerin and Jiyong smiles at her action. Jiyong raises his pinky finger and entangles it with his daughter’s

“Promise” he smiles

“Ok, than Appa can go now…”Haru smiles widely, make her father chuckles

“Ara…” then he looks at Chaerin. “I’ll go then…” he looks at her deeply, reaches her face and caresses itlovingly

“Have a safe trip, Oppa. Do your best, and come back soon…” she smiles, makes him just want to stay

“Uhm, but I need my extra power to do that…” he smiles playfully. Chaerin glares as she knows what he meant by ‘extra power’. For God sake, their daughter is in her arms now, and the father asks for that hot French kisses?????

“Yah, Mr. Kwon, you’ve gotyour extra life for the last three days and nights already” Chae glares at him

“But it’s not enough…” he gives his cheeky smile. An’d the two adult just exchange stares, communicate with their eyes. While little Haru just looks at her parents confusedly

Chaerin is blushed in deep red, something that Jiyong really like from her. He chuckles at her cute expression and noticed Haru’s curious face

“Haru, baby… could you please take Appa’sipad? It left on Omma’s room” Jiyong says and Haru wiggles, escaping from her mom’s arms

“Sure! I’ll take it for Appa…” she smiles widely and runs immediately to her parent’s room.

Soon after he successfully ditched the ‘little destruction’, he pulls Chaerin and kisses her passionately. His hands hold her curvy waist as his lips invades hers, asking for the entrance. Chaerin closes her eyes, circling her hands on Jiyong’s neck, grabs his hair and pulls him closer if it possible. She kisses him back with the same intensity, parts her beautiful lips and gladly gives up to the man she loves with every single heartbeat.

Their kiss goes wilder, until…

“Appa, where did you leave your Ipad? I can’t find it….” Haru shouts from the room and Chaerin breaks the kiss immediately

“Aah.., somewhere in the room. Please search a little more, baby…” Jiyong shouts back and Chaerin frowns

“Omo! Oppa!! Did you do it on purpose?” Chaerin realizes that the ipad is only Jiyong’s way to ditches Haru for a while. Jiyong grins and pulls her body again

“I only have 10 minutes left, let’s finish it before she’s back and asks why do we bite each other” he says and Chaerin chuckles, remembering Haru’s question. “Today is your interview?” He asks, head resting on each other

“Hmm…, wish me luck, Oppa” Chae whisper

“Sure. I believe you’ll make it. You are wonderful” Jiyong pecks her lips again

“Really?” Chaerin chuckles and Jiyong pulls her body again, showering her with sweet kisses until they hear Haru’s footsteps are getting closer, and they part lazily.

“Appa…, I couldn’t find it…”Haru pouts and walks to her Appa

“Oh.., it’s ok, baby” Jiyong smiles and exchanges stare with Chaerin. “Haru, baby…, Appa has to go now. Be good girl and take care of Omma, ok?” Jiyong is kneeing in front of his daughter

“Neh, Appa. I’ll behave and won’t give Omma a hard time” Haru nods. Jiyong looks at her and smiles, he reaches Haru’s chubby cheek and kisses her forehead gently. “Appa loves Haru…”

Haru cups her father’s face too and kisses Jiyong’s right cheek. “Haru loves Appa too…, come back soon, Appa…”

Chaerin fight her tears. It’s so touchy, seeing the two loves of her life in that scene

Jiyong stands up and looks at Chaerin. He leans and pecks her lips softly. “Please wait for me…” he says. Chaerin caresses his face and smiles

“I’ve been here for you since the beginning, Oppa…, and will always be…”. Jiyong taks her hand and kisses it

“I’ll be back soon.., promise”

“I trust you…”

And the two fall silence, until Jiyong leans and kisses her forehead lovingly

“I love you…” he whispers

“I love you too…”

Jiyong walks through the hallway leading him into a huge and classy living room. The woman who was sitting in one of those expensive sofa stands as she saw her beloved son is coming

“Jiyong-ah…” she says and half-runs to him. The old man who has the same aristocrat looks turns his head and sees his son too

“Your flight is on 3 hours and now you’re just come?” he says coldly. Jiyong smiles flatly and sits on the couch

“You know, I have a lot of important things to do, Appa” he says

“What’s important think? Just spent your time with those people” His mom comments sarcastically, makes Jiyong holds his breath to control his anger

“And those people are my family, Omma, my DAUGHTER and my supposed to be WIFE. Of course they’re important to me” Jiyong states, then stands up

“Where are you going?” his father asks

“Maybe it would be better if I didn’t come. I’ll go first” he bows and leaves his parents

“Yah! Jiyong-ah! Where are you going? Yah, Kwon Jiyong!!!” his father shouts, but Jiyong just keeps walking, leaving his parent’s mansion

He sits on the passenger seat, tells the driver to heading straight to airport. He leans his head and closes his eyes. It’s been three years since his parents knew about Chaerin and Haru. But they still refuse them.  His parents couldn’t accept that they are the part of his life now.

Still thinking about his problem, he feels his phone is vibrating

From: Appa =>don’t need to book hotel. You can stay at Mizuhara’s residence. They said someone will pick you up in the airport

Jiyong releases a deep sigh. Mizuhara family. Mr. Mizuhara is the minister of foreign affair of Japan. He knows that family since he was child. He used to live in Japan for three years when he was 6 until 9. His father was a diplomat that time.

Mizuhara family is still counted as royals. They have a beautiful daughter named Noriko or they called her Kiko. She is three years younger than him. And they were close back then. He lost contact with her for long time. Last thing he’d heard about her was about her high-class socialite life.

After waiting for about 2 hours, finally he could enter his plan and fly to Tokyo. During the flight, he’s just listening to the music while looking at Haru’s paint. It’s a paint of her with both of her parents. And she wrote ‘Omma-Haru-Appa’ bellow. He smiles and then he heard thee stewardesses announces that they’re about to landing. He takes his briefcase and save Haru’s masterpiece in there.

Jiyong walks and looks around. They said that someone from foreign affair ministry will pick him up. So, he keeps sweeping the crown on the international arrival section to see the , or anyone in-charge

He expected it would be a team of the ministry, but he was wrong. His eyes catch a slender young lady in a very stylish looks. A lady with short black hair waves her palms to him

“Welcome to Tokyo, Jiyong…” She smiles happily

Chaerin is sitting nervously. She is scheduled for her interview today. Within minutes, she will enter the HRM room. She is totally nervous. It’s been long time since her never think about working in a professional company. Since she was pregnant with Haru and lost her scholarship that caused her dropped out from her collage, she never thinks about her dream again.

She looks at the other candidates. They look so confidence. All of them are graduated from famous university, and it just makes her feel small inside

‘Will I be able to do this? I’m just a single-mother-university-drop-out’

But then she open her bag, pick something from it, a ring, a strawberry ice cream ring. It’s a gift from Jiyong on their first date as a couple. And that ring is means too much for her. She caresses the ring and remembers what Jiyong told to her last night

Flashback

Jiyong kisses her forehead sweetly and caresses her shoulder. Finally, Chaerin told him about the job offer and Jiyong. And as always, he supports her. He just feels a bit worry about Haru. “But, how about Haru? I mean, who will take care of her while you’re working?” he asks carefully

“Minji will help me” Chaerin answered. Both of them are still sitting on Haru’s bed. Jiyong looks at the sleeping Haru and caresses her hair. Chaerin realizes that Jiyong still hesitate whether to let her or not

“I don’t know how to say this, Chae... well…, if you sure that it won’t give a bad effect for our daughter, like I said, I’ll always support you” Jiyong looks at her eyes. Chaerin knows, and she smiles. “I know, you deserve a better life…” Jiyong continues. “I’m sorry, for ruining your future…” he feels that guilt again. Chaerin was a bright student back then. If only ‘it’ didn’t happen, maybe she would be a very successful diplomat like him or works on a prestigious company now.

Chaerin reaches his face, caresses his cheek lovingly, and then kisses his lips tenderly. “How many time I should tell you, I’ve never regret it, Oppa. Well, you gave me something more worthy than the scholarship” she smiles and looks at their sleeping daughter. Jiyong chuckles lightly and pulls her into his embrace

“Just remember, don’t force yourself. And if you and Haru need something, just keep telling me, don’t hide anything from me. Both of you are my responsibility” He kisses her forehead while keep hugging her. Chaerin tightening her arms on his waist, smiling.

“No need to worry, Oppa… and thank you…” she closes her eyes, inhaling his scent. “But, do you think I will be able to pass the test?” Chae feels nervous

“Sure. You are very capable for that job. You’ll definitely make it” he reassures

End of Flashback

“Lee Chaerin”. Chaerin snapped back as she heard her name being called. She’s standing and checking her appearance, takes a deep breath and walking into the HRM room.

She walks inside and bows politely, greeting two people who will interview her. First is a man with cute curly black hair.He wears white long-sleeve shirt with black lines. He bows his head a bit as a reply. And the second, a blonde woman. She wears black skirt, black and white blazer, and stilettos. And she looks so cold. She’s just eying her with her smile eyes.

“Miss Lee Chaerin?” she asks in English

“Yes, Ma’am” Chaerin answers

“Take a seat” she says and gestures her hand. Chaerin sits down. Her heart is beating fast

“Now, introduce yourself” she commands. Her tone just as cold as her face

“Annyeonghasseo, My name is Lee Chaerin. I’m 24 years old” Chaerin introduce herself shortly. The cold woman just looks at the papers in her hand while the man beside her just looks at Chaerin intensely

“Se Ryeon High Scool?” She asks again, raising her thin eyebrows at Chae with the ‘no-university-graduate-are-you-sure? Look. Chaerin maintains herself to stay calm and confidence. She looks back at her and nods

“Yes, Ma’am”

That woman looks at Chaerin, studying her. Chaerin is totally nervous inside, but still trying to cover it. While the woman is busy studying her, the man beside her is busy with his phone. He suddenly stands up

“I’m sorry. I have to go now. Is it ok?” he asks the woman

“Sure, I’ll do the rest” she answers shortly, than he packs his things and leave. But, he stops right before open the door and turns to Chaerin. “I wish we will see you again, Miss. Lee” he smiles and leaves. Chaerin bows her head and bring her focus back to the lady in front of her

“So, what you can do?” She asks again

“I speak on four different languages: Korean, Japanese, English and France. I can operate computer well, also good in communication and public relation” Chaerin answers confidently. Yes, she’s not allowed to show her weakness. In fact, she is really good in communication though

The woman in front of her looks satisfied with her answer. And after that, she keeps bombard her with questions, and test her to speaks on those 4 languages. Surprisingly, she also speaks on those languages too. Finally, after 15 minutes passed, she smiles for the first time. Well, more than a smirk though

“I’m impressed with your ability. And I don’t care about university-thing actually. I need someone who can work well” she says. Then she puts the papers on the desk, extend her right hand to Chaerin. “I’m Lydia Paek. You can call me Lydia or just Lyd. I’m the HR manager. And welcome to our company” she said, and Chaerin smiled instantly.

Chaerin holds Lydia’s hand and shake it. “Thank you, Ms. Lydia…” she bows

“And the man you saw before, he is your our CEO, Mr. Takahiro Morita, or Taka. You’re going to be his assistant” she adds. Chaerin nods. She couldn’t hide her happiness. Then she gave the contract to Chaerin. Chae studies the contract and sign it. She’s very happy. For she can works again, in a big company, and now she has a proper salary for herself and Haru.

Chaerin walks exiting the room with a big smile. She reaches her phone and turns it on. She smiles wider when she sees Jiyong and Haru’spicture as her wallpaper. Then she types a massage

To : Jingyo Oppa => Oppa…, I did it… I got the job. Thank you for your support, I love you

Then she goes to Haru’s school to pick her up

“Omma…, when will you start work there?” Haru asks while her ice cream.

“It will be on Monday, baby...” Chaerin smiles, tugs Haru’s hair behind her ear. She keeps playing with Haru’s hair. It feels like Jiyong’s, that’s why she loves to play with Haru’s hair

“Omma, can I visit you there?” She asks again

“Uhm…, Omma doesn’t know yet…, well, let Omma asks Omma’s boss first, ok?” Chaerin pinches Haru’s cheek and Haru nods and grins. “When Omma is working, you have to behave and be a good girl with aunty Minji, neh?” Chaerin says to her daughter

“Neh, Omma. I will be good girl” she nods again and brings her focus back on her ice cream.

Chaerin smiles and feels her phone vibrates

From : Jingyo Oppa => Congratulation baby… I know you can. What do you want as your gift?

She smiles wider and types the reply

To : Jingyo Oppa => Thank you, Oppa… gift? Uhmm, just bring me some mochi when you’re home :p

She looks at her daughter who is still busy with her chocolate mousse, then the phone vibrates again

From : Jingyo Oppa =>Only mochi? What about I’ll wrap myself in a big box?

Chaerin chuckles instantly. Jiyong is a charismatic yet serious figure in public. But when he’s with her…, he is just like a big baby… cute boyfriend. Sometimes his cuteness even beats their daughter’s. Then she types the reply again

To : Jingyo Oppa => then you’re daughter will be mad at me because I get you as my gift. She will take you from me

She keeps smiling, doesn’t realize that her daughter is frown at her

From : Jingyo Oppa =>hahaha. Do we need to give her a brother or sister? So that she won’t ‘disturb’ our quality time?

Chaerin eyes widened. Aigoo…, this y man….

To : Jingyo Oppa => Yah! You y daddy…. How come you want to ditch your own daughter? And what?Lil brother or sister?Aigoo….

And another reply

From : Jingyo Oppa =>Wae? Don’t you want it? ooh, wait a little longer… then the next one will be born as KWON.

And Jiyong sent her a cute photograph of him pouting.

To : Jingyo Oppa => Yah, Oppa! It’s not like that… Oppa, do you still at the car? Aigoo…, you must be really exhausted. Take a rest first… don’t tiring yourself…

From : Jiyong Oppa => yup, I just off from airport, now on the way to the ministry. It’s ok, Hunchae…, chatting with you is the heal of my tired body…

Chaerin giggles again

To : Jingyo Oppa => You cheesy big boy…. But we need to go home now

Another reply

From : Jingyo Oppa => WE? Haru is there?

To : Jingyo Oppa => yes. We’re eating ice cream and cakes now

From : Jingyo Oppa =>Aigoo… save some for Appa…. L

Chaerin shakes her head and smiles. “Haru, baby…” she calls her daughter. Haru looks up

“Yes, Omma?”

“Give omma your best pose with your ice cream and cake. We’ll send your picture to Appa” she says and Haru smiles widely

“Jinja?” she asks and Chaerin nods. The next second, Haru is ready with her chu-face. Chocolate stained and some on her chubby cheek

“Ok, ready… 1…2…3...” and then Chaerin send the picture to Jiyong. And within seconds,

From : Jingyo Oppa => You know what, I really wanna go home. Right now! But, Appa needs to do his duty first… then catch you later, Baby… give my kiss to Haru, I just reached the ministry now….”

Chaerin smiles. She holds Haru’s hand and pays the bill, and then they leave the restaurant. She types her final massage to Jiyong

To : Jingyo Oppa => Do your best, Oppa… fighting!!!! We love you

Then she and Haru walk through the street, holding hands. But her phone vibrates again

From : Jingyo Oppa => Thank you baby… aah, I almost forget. When you’re start working, control your eyes, and don’t let any guys flirts at you. Remember, you’re mine, ok? I love you, and will always be… and keep that in your mind!!

And with that, Chaerin smiles again. Haru frowns, looking at her mom

“Omma…” she calls

“Neh, baby?” Chaerin answers

“Why do you keep smiling? It’s scary…” Haru asks innocently, makes Chaerin flustered

“Aah..,Omma just have some chat with Appa” she answers, but then Haru raises her voice

“What?? Omma… why? You didn’t tell me that it was Appa… I want to chat with Appa too…” she protest and pouts

Aigoo…, the daddy’s girl is jealous

“Mian, baby-ah….next time, ok?” Chaerin kneeing in front of pouting Haru and kisses her cheek. Haru still pouts, but then she nods and they walk again, holding each other hand.

Lydia is still busy with her papers when suddenly Taka enters her room.

“Oh, you’re back…” she says absentmindedly. Taka doesn’t answers and takes a seat in front of her

“How’s her? Did she pass the test?” he asks, so enthusiast. Lydia looks at her and frowns. “What? Just tell me… that woman, Lee Chaerin???” he keeps interrogates Lydia

“Why? Don’t tell me you like her since the first sight… God… not again, Taka…” She sighs

“Why? Just tell me… I heard from your staff that she was great. Well, just like you” Taka wiggling his eyebrows and Lydia just rolls her eyes

“Yeah… and congratulation, she will be your new assistant” Lydia says flatly

“Really? I knew that! I can sense her ability since the first time she walked into this room. She has a queen aura” he smiles cheekily. Lydia just shakes her head

“And why do you so happy? Don’t tell me you’re really hooked on her?” Lydia asks and taka just keep smiling

“Why? She’s not married, rite?” he asks

“According to her CV, yes” Lydia answers

“Then, what’s the problem?”  He’s standing up. “Thanks Lyds” then he walks, exiting her room. Lydia just sighs and shakes her head again.

“He’s never change…” she chuckles lightly. Taka is her friends since their university life in California. And like she said, since they were student, Taka is easily hooked on girls. But he’s not a playboy. Believe it or not, he got rejected many times by his crush. Well, he’s too cute for American standard. Lydia smiles, reminiscing her old day, but then her mind starts to recall her bad memories too. Andshe loses her smile instantly

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A.N

Chapter IV…

Like usual, I’d like to thanks to all the readers, 70 subbies and 12 upvoters!!!! Whoah, this is beyond my expectation

And also my lovely commentators…. Thank you so soso much for giving me your feedback.., please keep doing that…, I love to read your comments. Critique is ok though….

And here the story goes…. Kiko is finally appears (cough) and Taka…, and also Lydia! A little spoiler…, I will adds Lydia love story here (I got hooked by her cover version of eyes, nose, lips and intended to make a one-shot about her and Taeyang. But since I still have 2 on-going stories, I decide to combine it with this story)

But don’t worry, this is still a SKYDRAGON story! Hohohoho

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So, see you on the next update….              

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-LIA-