Nine

A Love She Deserves
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Hye Yeon is in the women's restroom at that moment. She changes her blouse and slacks to a black and red floral dress. She also took out her high heels. She fixed her hair into a stylish bun and wear light make up with her old rose lipstick. She even wore the necklace that her father gave to her when she was 15 years old. That night, they will have a family dinner for Young Jae and Ava who will go on their honeymoon the next day and go back to France after it. Their Mom was crying that morning. She's emotional because it will take months or years again before she can see her son but Young Jae promised that they will call her and visit her twice a year or Mi Kyung can visit them in France.

After she's done, she placed her work clothes to a shopping bag and she exits the restroom. She went to the elevator and descends to the ground floor. She exits and went to the reception to clock out. As she walks towards the exit, she saw a familiar face. It was Lee Jung Woo, who's carrying a bouquet of roses.

Jung Woo enters the KEBN building while holding a beautiful bouquet of red roses. He immediately saw Hye Yeon who's walking towards the exit. She smiles upon seeing him. They both approach each other and meet in the middle. Jung Woo gave the bouquet to Hye Yeon which she accepts.

"Welcome back. How was your trip?" she asked.

"It was fine. Exhausting, but fine." he said. "I miss you." he told her. Hye Yeon blushes and looks around. Fortunately, there's no one aside from the receptionist and the roaming security who are minding their business. "I hope you didn't work too hard today while wearing a dress and high heels." he commented.

"No, I just change a while ago." she said. Jung Woo looked at her funnily. "Are you going somewhere?" he asked.

"We're having a family dinner. Young Jae and Ava is leaving tomorrow for their honeymoon and they will go back to France for good after that." she muttered. Jung Woo exhaled. He thought she's going on a date or something.

"I see. I thought I can spend time with you over dinner tonight. But, it's okay. Maybe next time?" he asked. Hye Yeon just nods and smiling shyly.

"Is it okay if I drive you there? I just want to make sure your safe" he asked. She agrees. Side by side, they exit the building.

A few minutes later, they arrived at a restaurant in Gangnam. Jung Woo wants to greet Hye Yeon's family before he goes home so he goes with her inside. The Cha family hired a private dining room. When Hye Yeon enters the room while carrying a bouquet of roses and with Jung Woo, they are all surprised.

Jung Woo bows to them. "Good evening. I just drive Hye Yeon here." he then looks at Ava and Young Jae. "Congratulations on your wedding. I'm sorry I couldn't attend. I have prior event to attend. I couldn't cancel it". he explained. Ava smiles and speaks. "It's okay, Jung Woo-ssi. Hye Yeon told us. And thank you for your gift. How thoughtful of you." Jung Woo smiles and then he looked at Mi Kyung. "Good evening, Ma'am. I'm sorry for invading your family dinner. I just want to introduce myself."

Mi Kyung nods and looks at him quizzically. "It's fine. Who are you, anyway?" she asked.

"I'm Lee Jung Woo. I'm Hye Yeon's admirer." he said. Song Yi and Ava smile, Young Jae and Gwang Jae glared at Jung Woo, Hye Yeon stares at Jung Woo with awed face while Mi Kyung looked astounded.

"Admirer? You mean, you want to date my daughter?" she asked. Gwang Jae looked at his mother, who looks happy.

"Yes, Ma'am. I like her a lot. I want her to be my girlfriend someday." he said casually.

"Jung Woo-ah." Hye Yeon feels shy at that moment.

Everyone was silent at that moment. Jung Woo feels like he shocked everyone by his bold statement. "So, I'll go ahead." He faces Hye Yeon. "See you soon, okay?" Hye Yeon nods. He bows to everyone before he left the room. Hye Yeon sits beside Song Yi and placed her bouquet of roses aside. Then, she looked at everyone.

Song Yi speaks first. "So, Jung Woo's back from Japan?"

"Yes, Unnie. He wanted to see me and have dinner with me but I told him I have a family dinner. So, he offers to drive me here."

Mi Kyung sighs. "Aigoo... We should offer him to join us."

"Mom, I don't want to be rude but this is a family dinner. You just meet Lee Jung Woo now." Gwang Jae pointed out. Mi Kyung was thinking. "He looks familiar. I think I saw him before."

"He's an actor, Mom. He played as my brother in one of my dramas. He's an award-winning actor." Song Yi said.

"Omo! Is he the one who played the role of a genius prosecutor in 'Time Stand Still'?" Mi Kyung asked.

"He is, Mom." Hye Yeon said.

"Aigoo... I like his character there. I should ask him to stay and have dinner with us." Mi Kyung said. She looked at Hye Yeon. "Hye Yeon-ah, I didn't know you're dating someone."

"No, Mom. We're not dating." Hye Yeon clarifies.

Young Jae speaks. "He's just an admirer."

"Ahh... Right. But he seems infatuated with you, child. Is he nice to you?"

Hye Yeon smiles. "He's very nice, Mom. Jung Woo may be a well-known actor but he doesn't act like one around me. He's just him. He's a gentleman and he always makes me laugh."

Mi Kyung smiles at her daughter. "That's good. But I'm worried. You said that he's an actor. I hope his fans and the media wouldn't be a problem."

Gwang Jae holds on to Song Yi's hand. They understand why Mi Kyung is worried. Eleven years ago, the media goes crazy when Jeon Song Yi is dating an assistant director named Cha Gwang Jae. Many have doubted their relationship. Some say that Gwang Jae is using Song Yi's popularity to get more directing project while some say that Song Yi dates Gwang Jae to have more project. There is ridiculous news too that says that Gwang Jae is blackmailing Song Yi to date him. Gwang Jae and Song Yi ignored everything and continued their relationship and work in the entertainment industry as professional as they can. Four years later, they got engaged and married. Some say that Gwang Jae get Song Yi pregnant or Song Yi married him because he's an awarding-winning director at that time. They got through that all. Two years after they got married, they have Shin Bi and they are still great in their field.

Gwang Jae speaks "Mom, Lee Jung Woo is sincere with Hye Yeon. He talked to me during Shin Bi's birthday. He's willing to wait until she's ready for him. He also assures me that he won't let his fans and the media bother her. Fans now days are tamer than fans back then. They are more understanding now. And the media can't make anything about Hye Yeon and Jung Woo. They are both goods in their field so they wouldn't say bad things about them."

"And Mom, Gwang Jae and I have influence in this industry. We won't let them do anything bad to Hye Yeon if she does date him." Song Yi assures her mother-in-law. Mi Kyung sighs. "I just don't want Hye Yeon to be hurt."

"Hye Yeon is an intelligent woman, Mom. She can handle this." Young Jae said.

Mi Kyung looked back to Hye Yeon. She's staring on her lap. "Are you okay, Hye Yeon?"

Hye Yeon looked up to Mi Kyung. "Mom?"

"Hmm?"

"I like Lee J

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PuffTedEBear
#1
Chapter 52: Awwww I am really touched that you mentioned me. Thank you.
I am very happy with this ending. This couple went through so much that they deserved a happy ending. You set it in a very romantic setting too. I loved that they both helped at the restaurant and how he handled unwanted attention- Wow!
I am just very pleased with your story and I really liked that it was non-Kpop. In my mind I can picture it as a drama, I would watch it for sure. Thank you again!!!
PuffTedEBear
#2
Chapter 50: I hope this means a reconsiliation! <33
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#3
Chapter 49: This is sad and painful. This poor couple has been through a lot.....A LOT!!! I hope their wait is not a long one.
Thank you for the update.
PuffTedEBear
#4
Chapter 48: The Yeon will need to tell Dong Joon soon what is happening to her along with setting up therapy sessions. Poor girl. Thank you for the update.
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#5
Chapter 46: I am so glad that she is awake!!
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#6
Chapter 45: Oh my goodness! These poor people! So much drama and heart ache.
You are doing so well in this story!!
PuffTedEBear
#7
Chapter 44: Hye Yeon is such a good and sweet character. She is treating Jun Woo's mother so well while she is on vacation with her boyfriend. I really hope the best for her.
Thank you for the update!
PuffTedEBear
#8
Chapter 43: There was a lot packed into this chapter! I felt bad for Jung Woo, depression is a horrible feeling so I am glad you write that he will be getting help.
Then you added some cute fluff :-)
Then you ended with some suspense!!
Good chapter! Plus I read your blog, thank you for the update.
PuffTedEBear
#9
Chapter 42: I loved this chapter. You are doing so well with this story.
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#10
Chapter 41: Am with Yoo An on this one, I got a bad feeling too. Something bad is going down at the party.....