Talk of the town

A Love She Deserves (Tabisan/Daragon)
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Dara arrived at the TV station like she usually does. Thankfully, there's no media on the entrance gate. She hurriedly went to her table to start her day.

Her day is good so far. But when she's delivering documents to some departments, some people look at her strangely. Some smiles at her and some look at her with a curious stare. She shook her head and ignores it.

When she delivered a document to Seon Woong, her brother was busy talking to someone at that time. When he saw her, he excused himself and approaches him. She gave him the documents when they are facing each other.

"Thank you," he said and looks at his sister. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, PD-nim," she said with a smile on her face.

"Some of my staff are curious about you and Ji Yong. I told him that I'm not in the place to discuss my sister's personal life with them. Has anyone bothers you today?"

She shook her head. "None. But some people look at me funnily. It's awkward but I try to ignore them."

Seon Woong sighs. "That's better than they ask you questions. When Hye Jung and I started dating, every corner I went to, they always asked me a question. Maybe it's a good thing that Ji Yong asked people to let him have a peaceful relationship with you in the first place." She nodded in agreement.

"Shall we have ramen for lunch later? I miss eating ramen with you in the convenience store nearby."

"Sure, Oppa. Let's have lunch together."

Seon Woong smiles at his sister. "Good. Oh, by the way, do you know when will be the photoshoot and interview?" She shrugged. "I'm not sure yet, but Ji Yong said it might be this weekend."

"Okay. Well, you go back to work. Remember, just ignore them."

"Yes, Oppa. I'll go ahead." she bows and left the room. She was heading back to her department, she saw Choi Seung Hyun walking towards the elevator. He saw her too so she bowed at him to greet him and then she walks away.

When she saw her at that moment, he feels like he needs confirmation from her about her and Kwon Ji Yong. He calls her.

"Park Sandara-ssi."

Dara stops walking and looks back at him. "Yes?"

"Can I talk to you in my office?" Seung Hyun said. Dara was surprised but she nodded and follow him.

When they went to his office, Seung Hyun asked her to sit on the sofa across from the other sofa where he sat. Dara sat and look at him.

"I just read the statement of Galaxy Entertainment last night regarding Kwon Ji Yong's relationship with you. Is it true?" he asked her.

"Yes, Vice President Choi."

Seung Hyun sighs. She is indeed dating Kwon Ji Yong. "Is this the reason why you asked me if an employee can date a well-known person? Because you're dating him?"

She feels embarrassed. "I wasn't dating him at that time. We just started dating last weekend. But he's been pursuing me for a month or two."

"And how about Young Bae? You have forgotten him already?"

"Young Bae and I already move forward to our feeling with each other. I told you that when I broke down during the wedding, it was the confirmation to myself that it's already ended. Two months before the wedding, we already had our closure. Ji Yong knew this. He was there when I was on my lowest point, during the time that I couldn't accept Min Hyo Rin with Young Bae."

'He's pursuing her for more than two months then' Seung Hyun thought.

"Can I speak freely, Vice President Choi?" she asked. he shrugged. "Sure. We're alone here."

"Seung Hyun-ssi, will dating cost my job here?"

He was surprised by her question. It wouldn't. She was a good employee and efficient in her job. Her record is clean. She's a good person who happens to date a top celebrity.

"And if does, what will you do?" he asked her out of curiosity. Dara was astounded by his answer. She can't speak. She loves her job and she wants to be with Kwon Ji Yong. But what if she'll get fired because she's dating him?

Seung Hyun chuckles. "Dara-ah, relax. You won't get fired."

She exhaled the air she's been holding. "Oh God, that made me nervous." Seung Hyun smile s at her. "You're one of the outstanding employees here. And I told you, it wouldn't matter. Unless it will affect your work here."

"It won't!" She said immediately. "I mean, Ji Yong and I are both busy with our jobs. And as it's clearly stated, we want to have a normal and private relationship."

"I see." he nods. "Are you happy?"

"Hmm?"

He sits up straight. "Are you happy with him?"

Dara smiles. "Yes, I am. He makes me happy. And I hope I make him happy too."

Seung Hyun nodded. "I think you do. You see, this industry is so complicated. Being in a relationship with someone makes people judge you. But Kwon Ji Yong took his chance with you. And based on his statement and the photo released last night, he seems normal with you. People see him as the top actor, the moneymaker, the actor with the top TV series, sold out movies and hit endorsements. That photo of the two of you shows the Kwon Ji Yong that people haven't seen before. He's just Kwon Ji Yong, a normal person, with you. You made him human. It's a good thing, if you ask me, in a TV Executive perspective."

Her heart flutters. "Really?"

He nodded his head. "Yes. So, don't get affected by some people's judgment because positive opinions are more valuable than negative ones. And so far, everything is positive about the two of you." he assures her. She smiles and relaxes.

"Are you planning to be interview soon?"

"No, but Ji Yong will have an anniversary feature in a magazine. They will interview me and have a photoshoot with him. That will be the only time that I will release a statement regarding my relationship with Ji Yong."

Seung Hyun agrees. "That's better. You're not a celebrity, the media should not bother you." He paused. "By the way, I hope we still be friends even you're dating now."

She giggles. "Of course."

"Good. So, I'll let you back to your work now."

She stood up and bows to Seung Hyun and went out. Seung Hyun stood up and went to the window and stare at Seoul's skyline. He's happy that Dara found someone that will take care and love her. But, there's something in him that he feels disappointed. He looks back at his table. On the picture with him is a woman smiling brightly. He misses her so much but recently, someone is constantly on his mind. He sighs.

"What's happening to me?" he asks blankly as he stares at the woman on the picture.

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At lunch, Dara and Seon Woong are enjoying their ramen lunch in the convenience store.

"Oh, I remember." Seon Woong said. He drinks some soup from his bowl before speaking. "Mom wants to meet Ji Yong officially as your boyfriend. Hye Jung and I offer to host a lunch or dinner gathering. We just want to know when he will be free."

Dara drinks some water before she answers Seon Woong. "I'm not sure. I can ask Mr. Ha about Ji Yong's schedule if you want."

"Okay." Seon Woong and he continues to eat. "Ji Yong posted something on his Instagram this morning. Did you see it?"

"No. I haven't checked my SNS this morning." Dara took out her phone and went to Ji Yong's account. He posted two pictures. She checked the first one. It was the photo his company used for the public statement. He captioned it with 'My person, my Dara'. She smiles. Then she checked the other one. It was her solo photo in Ihwa Mural Village where she stood in a mural of an angel's wings.

Ji Yong wrote: 'Hello everyone. As

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snuggygirl #1
Chapter 53: Soo beautiful 💜
daramaegon #2
Chapter 53: Love it so much💞
T23tink1 #3
Chapter 53: Ahhh love this story hope for more..thank you
tonnettie
#4
Chapter 53: I feel so scared when someone would go to an overseas trip, it was almost like a bad omen to Dara. But everything got their own happy ending, it’s just that Dara took a little time to reach it.
freckles #5
Chapter 53: thank you for the beautiful story . . . 'til the next one . . . :-D
kathyrica17 #6
Chapter 51: The time has come for them to meet. Its about time.
kathyrica17 #7
Chapter 50: Im so hapoy that they still both want to get back together. I bet during those 3 months, they'll meet somewhere in Europe? Haha. Wishful thinking.
Grace62 #8
Chapter 50: A salute for jiyong here hope somedayy he’ll find someone for him too !can you spare us a sequel for Dara and Seunghyun’s reunion authornim please
kathyrica17 #9
Chapter 49: This is what I'm afraid of, a huge stumble in their relationship, but Dara is right, they need this space for their relationship to not be a toxic one and will get more worse than the future. I dunno if they will be together in the end but I hope they will. I want a happy ending for them to stay together.
My heart just momentarily stopped when I read "The End". Is the next chapter the last? Huhu. I will truly missed this story.
Grace62 #10
Chapter 49: Epilogue please authornim and a happy ending this time please ...