7 years later;

            “Like seriously, you won’t stop even you’re sick, don’t you?” The blonde haired guy nagged at me as I’m so busy working up with those damn paper works. I rolled my eyes as I turned to him, “Could you please shut up? I need to focus here.” I said, which made me to earn a pout from him. The blonde haired guy kept wandering around my apartment, yeah it’s already been such a long time since he’ve been here.

            “You still have that picture.” The male voiced out when he stood up in front of some furnitures at the living room. I took a peek of what he’s saying, and I just found out that it’s something that was so precious to me. I stood up from my place and walked to him, glancing at the picture together. A picture of a young boy and a young girl smiling together in each other’s arms. They looks so happy in that picture.

            “Miss him?” The blonde guy suddenly said. I drew a thin smile on my lips before replying, “Always.”

            “Great. That’s my Son Naeun. The one who’ll never change. I’m glad that he’s still holding your heart. Like seriously until now, I’m just so amazed.”

            “Tch, you too Kim Jongin. You never gave up on Soojung right?” I stole a glance of the blonde haired guy beside me. Everytime I chanted the girl’s name, a smile would appeared on his lips. It’s a very beautiful scene though. I just couldn’t help but be happy, for me and for him. Sighs, it’s already been 7 years since everything happened. Like seriously, 7 years seems so short to me. In the period, I got everything that belongs to me. Yes, thanks to that person — Do Kyungsoo; My fairy-godmother, my bestfriend and — my Prince Charming. The fact that I haven’t see him for already 7 years didn’t stop me from waiting. I will always wait, because he already promised that he’ll be back one day. And I kept holding into that until now. Nothing could stop me.

            “Those years flew so fast huh?” I heard Jongin’s slow mutter. I chuckled lightly upon his words. Yes, indeed. Time flew too fast — it’s still feel surreal to me though. Me, having back all my rights. The battle with Jihae is such a success. Thanks to Mr. Jang who kept his promise to bring me back into my place — my real place, The heiress of Son Corporation. As a result, Jihae and both of my step-sisters were kicked out from my mansion but — whoa I’m not that cruel, aright. They’re currently living in Busan right now, in the house which also seems comfortable to live in; They should be grateful. Eventhough I know that Jihae would hold a grudge on me for taking all of the treasures that she stole, I’m not afraid. Because I know that she couldn’t do anything. Besides, I got Mr. Jang who’ll always kept his eyes on me and — yeah, my loyal friend; Kim Jongin. After all these years, both of us really spent alot of time together as friends. It’s sweet you know, about how both of us care towards each other. As both of us graduated from Imperial High, we enrolled in the same university in the Business Major. Maybe it’s already fated for both of us to continue our family’s legacy. Me, of course since I’m the only heiress, it’s super important. And one thing that you all should know, Jongin never stop dancing. He never. Eventhough he’s in the the Business Major but he still attended the Dancing Club activities diligently. Wow, I’m just so impressed. I stopped dancing in university, I chose to join Literature Club because — it’s just that it reminds me to something. Knowing about the books makes you to explore the world. By the way, it reminds me to Kyungsoo who’s quite a bookworm during my high school days. Sighs, Do Kyungsoo. When will I see him again? Like seriously, I tried to ask Mr. Jang about him but he usually gave me the typical answer like “Sorry, Agasshi. I don’t know.” Or “We’ll try to find the way to contact him.” But instead, nothing came into an answer. Despite of that, I always reminds myself to be patient and keep waiting. And I hope that it would be worth.

            “I still can’t believe that both of us were already grown ups. It’s quite unreal you know. Me, you and the company. Both of us are currently holding a very big responsibility now.”

            “Indeed. Seriously, I never thought that I would end up being the one who’ll continue this family legacy. Yeah, it’s quite unbelievable of course. It’s like a dream — a very cruel dream too sometimes.” I threw a thin smile towards Jongin as my hand slowly patted his back. This guy, Kim Jongin had alot of things in his mind. I know that his current career right now is totally not his own choice — it’s more to his parent’s choice actually. But I’m proud of him, because he knew how important it was to be an obedient son to his parents. And I’m glad, at least I got someone who’s in my feet. As for me — Business is not my passion but for the sake of my father’s company, I’m willing to do everything to keep it run smoothly and keep it to be a successful company in this industry. I bet that both of my mom and dad must be proud of me. My life right now, is almost complete. I was just like a Cinderella who already had her glass slippers again — but then, the story won’t complete if there’s no Prince Charming who’ll give her a happy ever after. And that’s what I’m waiting for; My Prince Charming.

            “Cheer up dude. I got your back, alright? Just in case if you need any of my help, I would be glad to give a hand.”

            “Oh, yeah?” Jongin furrowed his eyebrows while smiling meaningfully. “Then, should I ask for your help to finish off my proposals for the upcoming project?” He marked playfully, earning a continuous slap from me on his arms. Serves him right.

            “I didn’t say that. It’s just in case of emergency, alright?” I hissed, throwing a fake death glare to Jongin. Yeah, I know that he’s only kidding. Eventhough both of us got tons of works to be done but we never asked for each other’s help extremely. It’s just sometimes we do share and exchange ideas — yeah, eventhough we’re from different companies.

            “Hey, it’s already 8 and I don’t have my dinner yet. You shouldn’t let your guest stay starving like this,” Jongin suddenly whined. This guy is really shameless. I gave him a ‘like-I-even-care’ look and rolled my eyes in annoyance. But it’s true. I’m starving too. Since I came home from the office, I straightly changed and continue my works at home again. Phew, I just got too many things to be handled these days since Mr. Jang were not around — he’s off to a business trip in Japan for the entire week and he’ll probably come back tomorrow. What a relief.

            “Okay, okay. I’m too lazy to even waste my energy to cook right now. Wait here, I’m going to change my clothes first. It’s my treat tonight.” I could sense a shining light in Jongin’s eyes, probably feel happy. Tch, Kim Jongin is such a kid.

            I walked to my room, shutting the door close. I shall pick up something more casual to wear tonight — and yes, I ended up wearing my black-coloured pullover and a pair of black jeans. I don’t want to be dressed in such a fancy way, after all we’re only going to some normal restaurant. Ah, I’m craving to have some chicken feets tonight. Since it’s my treat Jongin would probably just followed my lead then. Good thing that Jongin likes chicken feets too.

            “Whoa, I haven’t been eating this for already a long time,” Jongin exclaimed as he took a bite of his chicken feet. I chuckled lightly, feeling quite amazed to see Jongin munching up everything in the plate. A sigh of relief escaped my lips, of course I’m grateful to have Jongin by my side. At least, I didn’t ditch my dinner tonight just because I wanted to finish up the proposals for my next meeting with the directors. It’s refreshing, indeed. I don’t like to be stucked in such those fancy places. It’s nice to finally be in such a normal surrounding and comfortable one.

            “I heard that Kim Corp is going to have a collabration with some big company from America,” I suddenly said. Jongin scoffed as he rolled his eyes. I threw a ‘I’m sorry’ look to him, yeah I shouldn’t talk about works while having dinner. Oops, my bad.

            “Seems so. I’m totally fine with that since I’m already prepared.” I raised an eyebrow, an amused expression was plastered on my face. That’s impressive. “Well, glad to hear that.” I said, shoving a spoon of boiled egg in my mouth. We stayed silent for a while until Jongin spoke again.

            “By the way, are you going to the the upcoming ball?”

            “What ball?” I questioned with a frown. Oh dear, I’m totally clueless about this.

            “Like seriously? You should pay more attention then. It’s the Sapphire Blue Gala which held by the InfinityCorp. Yeah, the ball which include some charity events too, and dance. Ha, how come you’re not aware of that?” Jongin shook off his head. Okay, maybe he’s right this time. I’m not the kind of person that would pay much attention on those kind of events but still, it’s important for the company. Well, who knows that I might found a new business partner at that event?

            “I think I already received the invitation, but I don’t really remember. But then if Kim Corporation was invited so my company would be invited too, right?” I asked for Jongin’s confirmation. “Exactly,” He replied. I let out a heavy sigh, duh I’m in trouble now. What should I wear for that event?

            “And it also stated that the dress code would be quite themed.”

            “Themed?” I frowned.

            “It’s the fairytale concept, you know. Something that would sound like Romeo and Juliet. Wearing maks and everything, so that you’ll stay anonymous. Hmm, it’s quite interesting though.”

            “Pfft, really Kim Jongin? You didn’t have a good sense you know. It’s so girly. Why does InfinityCorp chose to use that kind of theme. Ridiculous.” I snorted. Of course, I’m rebelling in this kind of matter. Whoa, I mean hey I’m already 24. Those fairytale themes only suited to be used by the event like high school-prom or senior year party.

            “Look who’s saying? Oh come on, you wore like that once in front of me, okay.” Jongin said while eyeing me annoyingly. I threw him a ‘don’t-you-ever-talk-about-it’ look. Damn, I probably know about what he’s thinking right now. It’s the moment when I crossdressed during my former step-sisters birthday party during my teenage days. The moment when I’m deeply in love with Jongin, gosh it’s so embarrassing to think about it again. But still, there’s always a moment that I’ll always remember during that night — the moment when Kyungsoo came and saved my day by replacing his maid as my replacement. How generous. I could never forget the moemnt when both of us sat together under the big tree, watching the stars. The moment when he said that I looked more beautiful than the stars, oh god I swear that I’ll never forget that.

            “Naeun?” Jongin’s call made me to stop flashing back to the old memories. Man, I miss those memories. When can I do that again, with Kyungsoo? I really miss him. Damn, so much.

            “Sorry, I was distracted for a while. So, are you saying that we’re going to wear those mask thingy to cover our face? Like seriously? Duh, you gotta help me Jongin. You know how I am right in this,” I said, whining to him. Jongin being Jongin, he probably knew me quite well then you know.

            “Okay, I’ll find something for you, later. Geez, I thought the girls would be more knowledgable in this kind of matter,” Jongin teased.

            “Yeah, right. It’s just for some reason, I’m not one of them.” I hissed, reaching up a chicken feet in front of me. “I’m not that kind of fancy girl. You better find me something simple,”

            “Noted that, Your Highness. I’ll pick up something white, I guess.” Jongin suggested. I’m thinking for a while whether I should agree or not. “No. Pick something dull, please?”

            “What? You’re going to choose black again?” I nodded my head happily. Yes, he should know that, my favourite colour; Black. “You’re going to mourn or what?” I hit Jongin’s arms as soon as I heard his words. “Don’t you dare to say that. Black is elegant to me and I think it’s suitable to be wore at that kind of event.” Jongin just nodded, finally giving up I guess. Yeah, that’s it. Kim Jongin could never win over me. Ha-ha. Whoops, sorry Jongin-ah.

            “As in return you must be my partner then, for the dance. I’m too lazy to flirt with other company’s heiress. Pfft, most of them were troublesome, you know.”

            “Check. It’s settled. We’re partners,” With that our discussion about the Gala matters ended up and we started eating peacefully while having some talks about works too. Jongin always adviced me to stop being being workaholic and chill abit, but hell you know I’m not the kind of person that would hear to the other’s advices easily. Stone-headed, Son Naeun. Yup, that’s me. After we finished with our dinner, Jongin sent me home. Finally, I could contiue working on my works again. Sighs, my life is so busy and too hectic. I wonder how Kyungsoo’s life right now was. Is he happy? What is he doing right now? Too much questions in my head about him. God, I really want to meet him again. Please.

            “Miss Son, you just got a package,” My secretary who was named Kang Seulgi barged into my room with a huge pink box in her hands. It seems quite heavy so I gave her a hand, and placed it on my coffee table.

            “What is it, Seulgi?” I asked her while examining the box. It seems so neat and quite expensive, maybe? The red coloured ribbon that was tying the box really attracted me. But something was bothering me, it doesn’t state the name of who is it from. So I’m being quite suspicious.

            “Sorry, Miss Son. This just came by. It’s from the boutique if I’m not mistaken,” The word boutique made me to finally find an answer for my own question. Ah, it’s the dress for tonight’s ball. Geez, Jongin should give a call to me before he sent the package here.

            “It’s okay, Seulgi. I think the package is from Mr. Kim, it’s for tonight’s ball.” I said as I started opening the package, Seulgi also give her help to untie the ribbon. Both of us were frozen as I opened the box. Wow, I’m just — so speechless.

            “Miss Son, it’s so beautiful!” Seulgi praised as she took a hold of the elegant black dress in the box. I didn’t know how to react, probably mesmerized by only a single dress. It’s totally like I want. Simple, yet elegant. Hm, I don’t know that Jongin would be this good in choosing woman’s dress.

            “It’s going to look beautiful on you, Miss Son.” She said as I held up the black dress close to my body. Whoa, it does feels weird. How come the dress seems like as if it’s going to fit my body perfectly. Like seriously, I’m getting touched. Or maybe it was a coincidence? By the way, I shopped alot with Jongin these days.

            “Yes, I’m glad that it looks nice to you. Wow, I don’t know that Jongin would choose something good like this,” I mumbled while looking at the black dress all over again. Really, I’m so in love with the dress — the diamonds that were attached at the bottom of the dress makes it looks quite shiny and classy. “Nice taste, Kim Jongin.” I thought.

            “Hey, there’s a mask too,” Seulgi suddenly voiced out and she quickly held her hand into the the box. After for a few moment, she passed me a mask that she’ve been telling me. I couldn’t help but stay frozen in my place. I don’t know how to react like seriously — it seems so blurry to me.

            “Miss Son?” Seulgi’s voice snapped my thought off. I finally manage to calm myself off, eventhough my brain was didn’t process the infromation well yet. My hands trembled as I reached for the mask from Seulgi’s hand — damn, I can’t breathe.

            A little gasp escaped my lips as my hand grasped the material of the mask, my legs were becoming limb. Seulgi who found something wrong with my expression quickly expressed her worries, “Miss Son, is everything alright? Your face seems—”

            “No, I’m totally okay. It’s just that—” I’m being speechless again. After for a while, I took a deep breathe before pushing myself against the sofa for a seat. Like seriously, I need to calm myself. I turned to Seulgi, “Seulgi, can you bring me a cup of coffee please? I need to calm myself,” Seulgi seems quite confused with the sudden change of my behaviour but then she did excused herself to the pantry, brewing a cup of coffee for me.

            “Where’s this come from?” I talked to myself as I took a glance of the mask in my hand again. It still looks the same. The material, the colour and the appereance. As far I remembered, I never found it again after the night ended. Yes, it’s the same mask that I wore when I crossdressed as a maid during last few years at Minah and Minji’s birthday party. Well, Jongin probably knew about this but — how come that he found the mask? Where did he found it? It seems quite unlogic. I already lost it for a long time — it’s impossible for anyone to find it. Or perhaps maybe Jongin bought the exact same pattern as the past? Yeah, he could do that. I ruffled my hair frustratedly. I need to chill. It’s just a small matter, right? I glanced towards my wristwatch, oh crap I have a meeting to be attended. I quickly stood up from my seat and carefully put the dress along with the mask back into the pink box. Sighs, tonight seems would be a long night to me. Hope that everything would work smoothly. With that, I left my office probably making my way towards the pantry so I could have a cup of coffee first before I went to the meeting.

Wheeeps, sorry for being gone for a long time sobs I’m so busy with my own activities well haha struggling myself attending those university interviews phew;; Anyway, I wrote a new Kyungsoo x Eunji fanfic lol titled Tell Me What Is Love aw haha I hope you guys would visit it haha and perhaps subscribes it too? Don’t forget to wrote your thoughts or anything haha I would love to reply and read to them u_u

            By the way, it’s Byun Baekhyun’s birthday hoooooray sobs he’s my 2nd bias in EXO so ofcourse it would matter to me so much tsk ;A; Baekhyun-ah, happy birthday lol please take care of my Kyungsoo well sobs I know that you love him so much right kekeke (baeksoo shipper alert!) So I guess that’s all lmao, I’m curious abt what would happen in the next chapter hahaha lol alright then, till we meet again in the next update /throw hearts/ Bye bye! <3