Chapter 3

 

 

“Jongwoon, come on”

 

Siwon sits on his cousin’s bed while staring at Jongwoon who is busy dressing up

 

“Jongwoon, please give it a try. I’m begging you”

 

Jongwoon ignores Siwon

 

“Hey, Kim Jongwoon, I’m talking here. Don’t pretend that you’re not hearing me”

 

Jongwoon looks at Siwon

 

“What do you want Siwon? I told you that I’m not coming, right?”

 

“It’s just a blind date ok”

 

“I still hate it and beside I already have a fiancée. What’s the point on going with that blind date?”

 

Jongwoon told his cousin while combing his hair, fixing it handsomely

 

“But you don’t love Minnie”

 

“I’m not a playboy like you ok”

 

Jongwoon grabs his mobile phone and puts it in his pocket. He grabs his car key and went out of his room, leaving Siwon

 

“Aish! That boy is really…why is he like that?”

 

Siwon sighs and immediately went of Jongwoon’s room to stop him before he can leave the mansion

 

“Jongwoon!”

 

Siwon calls his cousin’s attention, but Jongwoon ignores him. He walks fast to avoid Siwon

 

“YAH! I’m talking to you”

 

“I don’t want to listen to your nonsense things”

 

Jongwoon run downstairs. Siwon follows him

 

“Jongwoon-ah, please think about it. I’m giving you a nice option. I’m just concern about you, that’s why I’m doing this”

 

“!”

 

“YAH!”

 

Jongwoon smirks. He suddenly stops at the stairway causing Siwon to bump into him

 

“Ouch! What the ing hell is that Jongwoon? Why are…”

 

Siwon stops talking when he saw a very beautiful and elegant girl standing at the living room, staring at Jongwoon while smiling brightly. Now he understands why Jongwoon suddenly stops

 

“Minnie? Is that you?”

 

Siwon asks the girl while smiling. Sungmin nods at Siwon. She walks towards them while smiling brightly

 

“Hi Siwon Oppa, how are you?”

 

Siwon hugs Sungmin tightly

 

“Oh my goodness, you’re a full grown lady now Minnie. I really can’t believe it”

 

Siwon stares at Sungmin

 

“You’re so beautiful…very beautiful, nothing changes at all. You still look like a kid”

 

Sungmin pouts

 

“Oppa, I’m no longer a kid. I’m already a lady. I’m 23 years old and not a baby anymore. I’m going to be a bride soon”

 

“Of…course”

 

Siwon flashes a fake smile while staring at his cousin who is staring on air, pretending not to see or hear Sungmin

 

“You’re going to be the best man Oppa”

 

“Oh…that’s good”

 

“Sulli is my maid of honor”

 

“I’m sure that she will be happy”

 

Siwon looks at his watch

 

“I’m sorry Minnie, but I need to go now. I still have a meeting at Busan”

 

“I’ll see you later Oppa. Don’t worry because starting today, I’m going to live here since I’m already Jongwoon’s fiancée. We can talk later”

 

Sungmin told Siwon happily

 

“Oh…”

 

That’s the only word that Siwon can tell. He just nods at Sungmin and pats Jongwoon’s shoulder before leaving the mansion

 

“Honey…”

 

Sungmin told Jongwoon in a sweet voice. She wraps her hands around Jongwoon’s arm while leaning on it

 

“I’m moving here today. Shall we sleep together inside your room?”

 

Jongwoon looks at Sungmin

 

“What?”

 

“I’m your fiancée. There’s nothing wrong with that”

 

“We’re not yet married”

 

Sungmin pouts because of disappointment. She expects that Jongwoon will agree on her idea, but she was wrong

 

“Why are you so conservative? I can’t understand you”

 

“Minnie…”

 

Jongwoon takes a deep breath, calming his self because he’s already feeling so irritated towards Sungmin. Jongwoon hates it when someone keeps on nagging at him like that. He hates talkative girl and girls who always reason out. He also hates a girl who’s trying to dominates him because he’s a man and his ego is very high

 

“When I say no, I mean it and you know that. Just stop nagging around because I hate it so much. My ears are aching and my blood is boiling. You know that I don’t have a lot of patience. I’m getting too irritated now”

 

Sungmin stares at Jongwoon nervously because she can feel his temper raising

 

“Jongwoon, I just…”

 

Jongwoon raised his hand to stop Sungmin from talking

 

“Minnie, I don’t want to get mad at you ok. I’m still talking here and you know that I hate when someone is butting in while I’m still talking. LET ME FINISH FIRST BEFORE YOU TALK AND I’M NOT YET ASKING YOU TO SPEAK!”

 

Jongwoon raises his voice making Sungmin’s heart jumps because of nervousness. Jongwoon already loses his patience. He stares at Sungmin whose face looks so nervous

 

“If you want to live here, you can live. If that’s Appa’s decision then fine. I just don’t want to sleep in the same bed with you because we’re not yet married. If you will still insist what you want then you can leave the house now”

 

Sungmin pouts. She kissed Jongwoon’s cheek before leaning her head on his arm

 

“I’m sorry honey. I’m just excited to live with. It’s ok. I respect your decision”

 

Sungmin smiles brightly and stands in front of Jongwoon, wrapping her arms around his neck

 

“I’m fine with it. Don’t get mad at me anymore ok?”

 

“Ok. I’m sorry”

 

“It’s ok”

 

Sungmin was about to kiss Jongwoon, but he moves away and looks at his watch

 

“Oh! I need to go now. I still have a lot of things to do in my office. I’ll just see you later”

 

Sungmin shook her head

 

“Not so fast honey. I’m going with you”

 

“Just stay here and you’re not going to do anything at my office. It’s a little bit boring there, so just…”

 

Sungmin holds Jongwoon’s lips

 

“Shhh…I need to cut you this time honey. Just listen to me first. I’m not going to stay there for a long time. Appa just told me to go at Kim Corporation with you”

 

“Appa?”

 

“I’m talking about Youngwoon Appa. He told me awhile ago that I should start calling him Appa and I think…”

 

Sungmin brushes her fingers on Jongwoon’s chest, seducing him

 

“I think that was so sweet. I have two fathers now. It’s really great to be your fiancée”

 

Sungmin smiles and starts playing Jongwoon’s tie

 

“Why do we need to go with me?”

 

Jongwoon asks Sungmin. He holds her hands to stop her from playing his tie

 

“I don’t know”

 

Sungmin lied while smiling at Jongwoon

 

“Youngwoon Appa just told me to go with you”

 

Jongwoon just nods at her

 

“Let’s go now. I need to be in my office soon. I still have a lot of things to do”

 

Jongwoon pushes Sungmin before going out of the mansion, leaving Sungmin standing at the living room while frowning

 

“Aish! What’s wrong with him? He’s not even acting sweet towards his fiancée”

 

Sungmin whispers. She takes a deep breath

 

“Just relax Minnie. Jongwoon is still adjusting to the situation. He’ll get used to it soon. Just gives him enough time and he’ll surely start acting sweet and treat you as his soon to be wife. Anyway, he can’t escape from you anymore, so you don’t need to worry because he will be your husband whether he likes it or not”

 

Sungmin told herself while flashing a smile. She picks her red purse on the couch and went out to follow Jongwoon

 

 

 

 

 

*KIM CORPORATION*

 

 

Jongwoon was shock to see his father as he welcomes him and Sungmin

 

“Appa, what are you doing here?”

 

Youngwoon just smiles at his son. Jongwoon stares at Sungmin who is smiling brightly. He was shock when all his employees gather at the lobby

 

“What’s going on here?”

 

Jongwoon asks Sungmin

 

“Shhh”

 

Sungmin holds Jongwoon’s lips

 

“Youngwoon Appa is about to give his speech”

 

“Speech?”

 

Jongwoon asks Sungmin curiously

 

“Just listen honey”

 

Sungmin told Jongwoon while smiling brightly. She holds Jongwoon’s hand and stares at Youngwoon who is already speaking in front of all the employees and members of the Board of Kim Corporation

 

“I would like to officially introduce to all of you my daughter in law. She’s the daughter of my best friend; the world known CEO worldwide just likes me and my son”

 

Youngwoon flashes a proud smile before continuing. Jongwoon just stares at his father. He’s actually surprised at his father’s sudden action. It’s not that he doesn’t know that it’s coming, of course he knows that his father will definitely introduce Sungmin as his fiancée at all their companies, but he didn’t expect it to be that soon. Jongwoon was spacing out. He was thinking about his upcoming engagement to Sungmin and not to mention their upcoming wedding next year. Jongwoon’s mind was flying somewhere. He knows that it is very impossible to cancel the wedding because he knows that his father will do everything to get what he wants. Youngwoon never think about Jongwoon’s happiness. He always dictates what Jongwoon needs to do and what’s not. Jongwoon’s dexision doesn’t matter because at the end, it is Youngwoon who always win. He controls Jongwoon like a puppet and he never gives him any freedom to do what he really wants. Jongwoon was thinking so deeply when Sungmin kissed his cheek

 

“Honey”

 

Jongwoon looks at Sungmin who is smiling brightly. Jongwoon heard his employees clapping their hands happily. Jongwoon stares at Youngwoon who is already talking happily to some members of the Board

 

“Honey, are you not happy?”                                            

 

Sungmin asks Jongwoon sadly because she notices that Jongwoon is not flashing a smile. Jongwoon just looks at her and walks away without saying anything. Sungmin follows him. All the employees that are currently waiting for the elevator immediately take the stairs upon seeing Jongwoon and Sungmin. Jongwoon enters his elevator with Sungmin

 

“Welcome President Kim…”

 

“Fifth floor”

 

Jongwoon gives his command without letting the elevator to finish talking. The door slowly closed as the elevator goes up. Sungmin holds Jongwoon’s hand, but he pulls it away from her grip

 

“We’re already at the fifth floor President…”

 

“Open the ing door and shut your mouth”

 

Jongwoon told the elevator angrily. The door immediately opens. Jongwoon went out. He walks at the hallway while Sungmin follows him from behind. They went inside the big room. Stephanie and Changmin are already inside, panting so hard. They need to run up the stairs as fast as they can. They need to reach the office before Jongwoon arrives or else Jongwoon will grill them alive

 

“Good morning Mr. Kim and Ms. Lee”

 

They greet Jongwoon and Sungmin while bowing at them. The couple just ignores them as they enter Jongwoon’s office

 

“Honey”

 

Sungmin holds Jongwoon’s arm to stop him from walking

 

“Please talk to me. Is there something wrong?”

 

“You know all of this?”

 

Jongwoon asks Sungmin, but she didn’t answers him. Jongwoon turns around to face his fiancée. Sungmin’s heart starts beating fast while staring at Jongwoon’s serious face. She knows that Jongwoon is already mad

 

“YOU KNOW ALL OF THIS, BUT YOU DIDN’T EVEN TELL ME!”

 

Jongwoon shouts because of anger

 

“YOU KNOW THAT APPA WILL INTRODUCE YOU AS MY FIANCEE IN FRONT OF MY EMPLOYEES, BUT YOU DIDN’T EVEN TELL ME!”

 

“Jong…woon”

 

Sungmin’s voice starts trembling

 

“I’m…I’m…sorry”

 

Jongwoon looks at Sungmin and notice her tears that were about to fall any minute

 

“I actually know about it. I didn’t tell you because I want to surprise you. I guess you’re not happy about it. I’m sorry. I just want…”

 

Jongwoon pulls Sungmin and hugs her tight

 

“I’m sorry Minnie”

 

Sungmin looks at Jongwoon with teary eyes

 

“Are you still mad at me? I’m really sorry honey”

 

Jongwoon shook his head as an answer

 

“I’m sorry for getting mad at you. I just find it so fast and Appa didn’t even consult me about it. I’m just surprised”

 

“Jongwoon”

 

Sungmin brushes her fingers on Jongwoon’s gorgeous face

 

“Are you not happy about our wedding?”

 

“Of course I am happy”

 

Jongwoon lied

 

“But you look so sad. I never see you smiling whenever the topic is about our wedding”

 

“I’m just tired and I’m thinking a lot of things about my work”

 

Jongwoon lied for the second time

 

“Minnie, are you happy?”

 

Sungmin nods happily

 

“I’m really happy Jongwoon. I always dream to be your wife and you know that”

 

Jongwoon smiles

 

“Ok. I’m also happy. You know that I’m always happy whenever you’re happy”

 

Jongwoon holds Sungmin’s face between his hands

 

“Your happiness is the most important thing”

 

“I love you Jongwoon”

 

Jongwoon flashes a bright smile though his heart is aching. He kissed Sungmin’s forehead before hugging her tight

 

 

 

 

 

*NAMU*

 

 

Zhoumi and Siwon were having a peaceful lunch together

 

“How’s our plan going on?”

 

Siwon coughs upon hearing Zhoumi’s sudden question. He accidentally spit out the wine that he’s drinking. Zhoumi gives him a table napkin. Siwon grabs it and immediately wipes his mouth

 

“Did I say something wrong?”

 

Zhoumi asks Siwon curiously. Siwon shook his head

 

“I’m just surprised about your sudden question”

 

Siwon told Zhoumi without looking at him. Zhoumi stops eating. He raises his eyebrow as he stares at his friend curiously

 

“You’re surprised because Jongwoon didn’t agree with it. Am I right Wonnie?”

 

Siwon sighs and nods at Zhoumi

 

“I knew it”

 

“But don’t lose hope Mimi”

 

“What do you mean by that? Come on Wonnie. Just admit it. No matter what we do to bribe Jongwoon, that boy will never agree on this blind date because he’s stubborn and he thinks that this is such a crazy idea and super nonsense thing”

 

“I know”

 

Siwon drinks his wine before continuing

 

“We need to try our best to bring him at that blind date”

 

Zhoumi shook his head

 

“This won’t work. Let’s just cancel everything”

 

“No Mimi”

 

“But Siwon”

 

Siwon takes a deep breath. He pours some wine on his glass

 

“Mimi, we need to do it ok”

 

“You’re totally insane. How can we pursue this blind date if Jongwoon doesn’t want?”

 

Zhoumi frowns at Siwon who snaps his fingers

 

“Just trust me Mimi. I’m going to bring Jongwoon at Pierre Gagnaire later. Make sure that the girl will be there at 7PM”

 

“Make sure that Jongwoon will be there or else I’ll cut your throat if Wookie waits at Pierre Gagnaire for nothing”

 

Siwon flashes a smile

 

“Don’t worry Mimi. I’ll do anything to drag my super snobbish cousin at that blind date. Even if I need to abduct him, I’ll do it just to bring him at the venue later. Make sure that the girl is pretty so Jongwoon will not grill us alive if ever he didn’t enjoy the date”

 

“Excuse me Wonnie. I have a taste. I’m not going to give Jongwoon a girl who won’t pass his standards. I know that he has very high standards in choosing a girlfriend, but…”

 

Zhoumi takes a sip on his wine before talking again

 

“I’m sure that he will 101% loveWookie. That girl is very pretty, but the problem is she’s a little bit innocent”

 

“Aigoo!”

 

Siwon’s eyes widened

 

“Don’t tell me that you abduct a twelve year old girl just to be Jongwoon’s blind date?”

 

“PABO!”

 

Zhoumi flicks Siwon’s forehead

 

“Why will I do that? Do you want me to end up in jail? What the hell are you thinking?”

 

“Because you told me that she’s innocent that’s why I thought that she’s a twelve year old girl”

 

Zhoumi rolls his eyes

 

“Do you really think that only a 12 year old kid has the right to look innocent and become innocent? Aish!”

 

Zhoumi sighs

 

“Wookie is not a kid. She’s already 21 years old and very pretty and very nice. I bet Jongwoon will really like her”

 

“Are you sure?”

 

“Trust me Wonnie. I never fail when it comes to match making. I really can feel that Jongwoon will really like her. Just make sure that Jongwoon will show up or else I’m going to cut your throat and tell Sooyoung that you’re dating other women behind her back”

 

“You really know how to kill me”

 

“Of course”

 

“Arasso. Don’t worry Mimi. Jongwoon will show up later whether he likes it or not”

 

They stare at each other and smile. They give each other a high five before continuing eating their lunch

 

Jongwoon was reviewing a business proposal when his father went inside his office

 

“Busy?”

 

Youngwoon asks his son. Jongwoon raised his head and stares at his father who is already sitting on the lounge while reading a magazine

 

“Not really. I’m just reviewing a business proposal, why?”

 

“I just drop by to tell you that tomorrow you and Minnie need to talk to some professional party coordinator for your engagement celebration next week”

 

“Appa, do we really need to rush?”

 

Youngwoon nod while reading a magazine

 

“Of course because the engagement celebration will be next week. We really need to move fast and organize everything that’s why Minnie’s father and I hire the best party coordinators so they can immediately arrange everything for the engagement celebration”

 

“That’s not what I mean. I’m talking about the wedding”

 

Youngwoon puts down the magazine that he’s reading on the side table and looks at his son

 

“We already talk about it Jongwoon”

 

Jongwoon shook his head

 

“Appa, we didn’t talk about it. You didn’t even consult me before you decide. You just decide it by yourself. I didn’t even know anything about it”

 

“What’s wrong with that? You’re my son and I have the right to decide what is…”

 

“I’M NOT YOUR PUPPET!”

 

Jongwoon shouts at his father. Youngwoon smirks

 

“Are you shouting at me? Who teach you to talk to me like that?”

 

Youngwoon shoot his son a deadly glare

 

“You’ll marry Minnie whether you like it or not”

 

“I don’t love her”

 

“I don’t care. That’s my decision and that’s final”

 

“But this is my life Appa. Why do you…”

 

“I SAID THAT’S MY DECISION AND ITS FINAL!”

 

Youngwoon raised his voice while staring at his son seriously

 

“That’s my decision and you can’t do anything to oppose me. You need to follow whether you like it or not. I’m the one who will decide for you because I’m your father and you’re just my son! Without me, you’re nothing! Try to disobey me Kim Jongwoon and you will see what will happen to you!”

 

Youngwoon told his son angrily. He stands up and walks towards the door

 

“By the way…your mother will arrive on Tuesday next week”

 

“I don’t care”

 

“She’ll be in your engagement celebration”

 

“I don’t care”

 

Youngwoon takes a deep breath and leaves his son’s office. Jongwoon throws his laptop on the floor and punches his desk as hard as he can

 

“Damn it! He never listens to me!”

 

Jongwoon buries his face on his desk. Tears start to fall from Jongwoon’s eyes because of anger and sadness. He never becomes happy in his life. It is true that he has everything and everyone will do anything to exchange their life from him. He was born with a golden spoon in his mouth. He came from a very elite family. He has a lot of money and power and almost has everything, but he’s not happy. He doesn’t enjoy living his life because of his parents, especially his father

 

“I’m tired of following him. He always decides for me and he never listens to me. He always wants what is good for him and not for me”

 

Jongwoon told his self. It’s the saddest truth that he needs to accept; his father is the one who always decide for him. He doesn’t have any freedom to do what he wants because his father never gives him any freedom. Youngwoon always hold Jongwoon’s neck so tight to the point that he can no longer breathe sometimes. Jongwoon devotes his entire life on following his father’s will. Jongwoon wipes his tears and raised his head. He saw the empty cup of his Espresso Roast. He forgot to throws it away because he’s busy

 

“They didn’t even throw the cup away. Aish! What kind of secretaries are they? I always need to command them like a robot. They never learn”

 

Jongwoon just sigh. He’s too tired to reprimand his secretaries. He grabs the cup and notices the purple post-it note attached to it

 

“Come to think of it, I didn’t even notice this purple paper”

 

Jongwoon stares at the note and reads it

 

 

Mr. Kim…

 

Just smile and you can do it. No matter how tired you are or you’re thinking a lot of things, just smile and you can do it .Fighting!

 

 

“Who does he think he is to tell me to smile? Will I change Appa’s decision if I flash a smile?”

 

Jongwoon frowns

 

“This is stupid. How can he tell me to smile if he doesn’t even know what I’m going through? It’s easy for him to tell me to flash a smile because he’s not in my situation right now”

 

Jongwoon puts the empty cup on the table. He grabs his car key and went out of his office

 

“Ah…Mr. Kim”

 

Stephanie stands up and grabs some folders on her desk. She walks towards Jongwoon bringing the folders with her

 

“The head of the Accounting Department wants to talk to you about the budget for…”

 

Jongwoon ignores Stephanie as he went out of the room. Stephanie looks at Changmin

 

“What’s wrong with Mr. Snobbish?”

 

Stephanie asks Changmin who shook his head as an answer

 

“Maybe Mr. Snobbish is on his menopausal stage again”

 

“Aish! I can’t understand him sometimes”

 

Stephanie sighs

 

“Just call the Accounting Department and tell the head that our Mr. Snobbish already left the office without saying a single word. I think he wouldn’t go back here anymore”

 

Changmin told Stephanie who just nods her head. Stephanie takes a deep breath and goes back to her seat to start working again

 

 

 

 

 

*MOUSE RABBIT*

 

 

Mrs. Lau arrives at Mouse Rabbit. She was shock to see Ryeowook still working

 

“Sweetheart”

 

Mrs. Lau approaches Ryeowook who is busy preparing a clubhouse sandwich

 

“Sweetheart”

 

Ryeowook looks at Mrs. Lau and flashes a bright smile

 

“Yes Ahjumma? Do you need something?”

 

Ryeowook asks Mrs. Lau happily. Mrs. Lau shook her head and holds Ryeowook’s innocent face between her hands

 

“Why are you still here?”

 

“We’re open until two in the morning right? That’s why I’m still here and everyone is still here”

 

“I know. What I mean to say is, you supposed to prepare yourself now because you have a date at Pierre Gagnaire later at 7PM”

 

Ryeowook’s eyes widened as she stares at Mrs. Lau blankly

 

“What date? I didn’t remember someone invites me to go out and what am I going to do at Pierre Gagnaire? That restaurant is so expensive. I don’t have money to have dinner there, unless someone will treat me”

 

“Mimi didn’t tell you?”

 

“Tell me what?”

 

Ryeowook asks Mrs. Lau curiously. She stares at her and to her co-workers. They are all smiling at Ryeowook

 

“Ok. What’s going on here?”

 

Ryeowook asks them curiously

 

“Well…”

 

Eunhyuk starts speaking

 

“Manager Mimi actually set you up in a date”

 

“WHAT?”

 

Ryeowook shouts

 

“Me?”

 

She points her finger at herself. They all nod at her

 

“As in me, Kim Ryeowook?”

 

They all nod at her again

 

“With whom?”

 

“To Mr. Ki…”

 

Sunny steps on Donghae’s foot while Eunhyuk covers his mouth to stop him from talking

 

“Shhh, don’t say it. It’s a surprise”

 

Eunhyuk whispers to Donghae who nods his head. Eunhyuk let go of his boyfriend

 

“Excuse me guys?”

 

Donghae raised his hand to catch their attention. They all stare at him

 

“Can I shout? Just give me five seconds to shout”

 

They nod at him. Donghae takes a deep breath and shouts

 

“OUCH! MY FOOT IS ACHING! SUNNY’S HEEL WILL KILL MY LOVELY FOOT!”

 

Donghae wipes the tears at the corner of his eyes

 

“Ok. I’m done”

 

He smiles at them. They focus their attention back to Ryeowook. Ryeowook flashes a weak smile while staring at them. Their eyes are all focused on her and that makes her more confused of the situation. Zhoumi arrives at Mouse Rabbit

 

“AIGOO!!!”

 

He shouts at the top of his lungs upon seeing Ryeowook. He immediately runs towards her

 

“Yah! Why are you still here? You supposed to prepare yourself for your date later. Aigoo!”

 

“What date? You didn’t even tell me anything Manager Mimi”

 

“I didn’t?”

 

They all nod at Zhoumi

 

“Oops…well…”

 

Zhoumi smiles

 

“It’s actually an ambush blind date. But since you already know about it, we need to go now or else you’ll be late”

 

Zhoumi holds Ryeowook’s hand

 

“But Manager Mimi, I don’t know anything about date. I don’t even have a boyfriend and I…I…never experience having a date with someone”

 

Ryeowook starts to panic

 

“Look at me. I look like a rag and I’ll just disappoint my date…just go and find other girls out there. They are way too better than me”

 

“But you’re my choice. You don’t need to impress your date. Just be yourself and act normal. You don’t need to be scared and I’m sure that you’re going to love him. I mean…come on ok”

 

“But”

 

Ryeowook stares at Zhoumi sadly

 

“Ok”

 

Zhoumi smiles at her

 

“If you’re worried about the dress that you’re going to wear, the shoes or whatever it is…don’t worry because I already talk with Ahjumma, The Lovers of Mouse Rabbit I and of course the Lovers of Mouse Rabbit II. We are all willing to help you”

 

Zhoumi told Ryeowook happily. Ryeowook stares at them. They are all smiling at her

 

“But…”

 

Mrs. Lau claps her hands

 

“I have a great idea”

 

She flashes a bright smile

 

“Let’s close Mouse Rabbit for today so we can all help our Wookie”

 

“Ahjumma, you don’t need to do that”

 

“You don’t need to worry Wookie. We already reach our target sale for today. Who agree with my plan?”

 

All of them raised their hands

 

“Ok”

 

Zhoumi claps his hands

 

“Sunny, Ahjumma and I will go at the mall to but Wookie’s clothes, shoes and accessories while Henry, Hyukkie and Hae will bring Wookie at the salon and spa. We’re going to see each other at my condo. You guys know my security code right?”

 

Henry, Donghae and Eunhyuk nod happily

 

“Give Wookie a nice haircut, hair color and bubble milk bath before you bring her at my condo”

 

“No problem Manager Mimi. I’ll be Wookie’s stylist later. I’m the one who will fix her hair”

 

Eunhyuk told Zhoumi proudly. Sunny raised her hand while smiling

 

“I’ll do the make-up”

 

“So, everything is already clear?”

 

They nod their head at Mrs. Lau

 

“Then let’s turn our innocent Wookie into a Princess”

 

“Fighting!”

 

Mrs. Lau and Zhoumi smile at each other. Henry, Donghae and Eunhyuk drags Ryeowook with them while Sunny, Mrs. Lau and Zhoumi went at the mall to buy Ryeowook’s dress, shoes and accessories

 

 

 

 

 

Jongwoon frowns while staring at the door of Mouse Rabbit. He was reading the notice that was post outside the door

 

 

To all our valued customer…

 

Sorry for the inconvenient, but due to some small renovation inside Mouse Rabbit, we are really sorry to inform you that we’re closing the store early today. We will be back tomorrow and serve all of you happily at 5AM. Thank you

 

-Management-

 

 

“Renovation? Why all of a sudden?”

 

Jongwoon asks his self. He just sighs and starts walking away. He suddenly stops when he saw Siwon walking towards him

 

“What the ing hell is he doing here?”

 

Jongwoon sighs again

 

“Jongwoon-ah”

 

Siwon pats his cousin’s shoulder while smiling at him. Jongwoon stares at Siwon seriously

 

“Are you following me?”

 

“Of course not”

 

Siwon lied

 

“I’m actually here to have some blueberry smoothie”

 

Jongwoon raised his eyebrow

 

“Oh really?”

 

Siwon sighs

 

“Ok. I’m sorry Jongwoon-ah. I’m actually following you”

 

Jongwoon starts walking again. Siwon follows him

 

“Come on. You need to come with me”

 

“I told you that I’m not going in that ing blind date”

 

“Just give it a try”

 

“I’m going home. Minnie is waiting for me”

 

Siwon laughs sarcastically

 

“Yeah right. You’re the man who’s full of reason. Sad to say your fiancée goes out with my little sister”

 

“Then I’m going back to my office because I still have a meeting”

 

“Stop fooling around. Ms. Hwang told me that you don’t have any more schedules today”

 

Jongwoon stops walking and face his cousin

 

“Yah! Are you not going to stop bothering me? Honestly, you’re so irritating”

 

Siwon shook his head

 

“I’m not going to stop bothering you if you won’t do my little favor and beside…”

 

Siwon flashes a wide smile

 

“You’re not going home yet, are you? I know that you’ll drive along Seoul and Incheon until twelve midnight because you don’ want to see Minnie and Uncle Youngwoon at home, right?”

 

Jongwoon didn’t answer. He just stares at Siwon

 

“He really knows me so well”

 

Jongwoon thought

 

“So? You don’t have any more reason to run away from my little favor. I know you so well Kim Jongwoon. We grow up together. I can tell if you’re mad, upset, disappointed and lonely. Stop giving me reasons because that thing will never work on me”

 

Siwon wraps his arms around his cousin’s arm. He gets something inside his pocket. Jongwoon flicks Siwon’s forehead upon seeing Siwon’s small water gun

 

“Pabo! What the are you doing?”

 

Siwon points his water gun at Jongwoon’s face

 

“Give me your car key Jongwoonie or else I’ll shoot you with my water gun”

 

“What if I don—“

 

Siwon shoots Jongwoon while laughing softly

 

“YAH!!!”

 

Jongwoon shouts

 

“Kim Jongwoon, give me your car key. I’m serious”

 

Jongwoon bites his lips. He grabs Siwon’s water gun and throws it

 

“PABO!”

 

He wipes his face with his hand and throws his car key on the floor

 

“Pick it up before I change my mind ”

 

Jongwoon smirks and walks away

 

“Good job Choi Siwon! Mission accomplished!”

 

Siwon told his self happily. He picks Jongwoon’s car key on the floor and start running to follow Jongwoon downstairs

 

 

 

 

 

Ryeowook was staring at Mrs. Lau, Zhoumi, Henry and Donghae nervously while Sunny and Eunhyuk flash a very proud smile while standing beside Ryeowook

 

“How do I look?”

 

Ryeowook asks them nervously. Their eyes are focused on her while their mouth hangs open. They can’t believe that an innocent looking girl who often mistaken as a twelve year old kid turns out to be a wonderful and very beautiful Princess

 

“She’s so beautiful”

 

Donghae whispers. Henry and Zhoumi nod their head in agreement while staring at Ryeowook. She was wearing a black a-line Princess sweetheart mini taffeta tulle cocktail dress with ruffle beading that reveals her soft and very bright skin. The cocktail dress fits her well, revealing her y curves and emphasizes her beautiful s and her pair of Miss Benin Christian Loubotin sling back rose colored peep toe platform reveals the beauty of Ryeowook’s y and long legs. Sunny puts a light make-up on her, finishing it with a red lipstick that suits her well. Eunhyuk style Ryeowook’s hair in a beautiful Bohemian updo. He puts some white roses on Ryeowook’s hair to make her look like a Princess. Ryeowook was wearing a simple white pearl earrings and a Swarovski butterfly ring on her finger

 

“The dress that we bought really suits her well”

 

Mrs. Lau whispers to Zhoumi

 

“Yes Ahjumma. She’s so beautiful. I’m sure that Jongwoon will really love her”

 

“I suddenly become excited. Does Wookie know about it?”

 

Zhoumi shook his head

 

“It’s a surprise for her”

 

Zhoumi smiles and drags Mrs. Lau towards Ryeowook. Henry and Donghae follow them from behind

 

“Do I look nice?”

 

Ryeowook asks Zhoumi who keeps on nodding his head happily

 

“You look so perfect sweetheart”

 

Mrs. Lau told Ryeowook before hugging her tight

 

“Thanks Ahjumma”

 

Mrs. Lau holds Ryeowook’s hands

 

“Enjoy the night our Princess Wookie”

 

Ryeowook stares at them with teary eyes

 

“I don’t know how I am going to pay all of you”

 

“Pabo!”

 

Zhoumi flicks Ryeowook’s forehead

 

“Everything is free”

 

“But…”

 

Zhoumi gently pinches Ryeowook’s cheek

 

“All of us are family here, right guys?”

 

They all nod happily

 

“GROUP HUG!!!”

 

Donghae and Eunhyuk shout. They smile at each other as they all hug Ryeowook happily. Zhoumi notice the white roses on Ryeowook’s hair

 

“That rose looks familiar. Where did you get it?”

 

Zhoumi asks Ryeowook curiously

 

“I don’t know. Hyukkie was the one who puts it on my hair”

 

Ryeowook answers Zhoumi who immediately looks at Eunhyuk. Eunhyuk points his finger on Donghae. Donghae flashes a bright smile

 

“I cut it from the rose that I saw at your balcony”

 

“AIGOO!!!”

 

Zhoumi shouts with wide eyes open

 

“That’s my lovely rose. I take care of it for almost three weeks and then you’re going to cut it”

 

Zhoumi hits Donghae’s shoulder

 

“I’m sorry Manager Mimi. I just found it so beautiful and it will suit Wookie’s new hair color”

 

“Aish! But still…anyway…”

 

Zhoumi smiles

 

“It’s just a rose. I’ll just buy another one next week. So? Are we ready to go Princess Wookie?”

 

Ryeowook nods happily

 

“You guys can go now. I’ll just clean the condo”

 

“You don’t need to do that Ahjumma. My maid will be here tomorrow to clean everything”

 

“It’s ok. I can do it”

 

“But Ahjumma”

 

“Go now or else Wookie will be late. I’ll just lock the door when I leave”

 

“Thanks a lot”

 

Mrs. Lau nods at Zhoumi. Ryeowook hugs her tight. She was about to walk when she suddenly falls on the floor

 

“AIGOO!!!”

 

Everyone shout while staring at Ryeowook who is sitting on the floor, rubbing her back

 

“I don’t know how to walk on heels”

 

Ryeowook told them sadly. Henry sighs

 

“That will be the major problem”

 

“It’s ok”

 

Zhoumi scratch his head

 

“We can deal with that later”

 

Sunny and Eunhyuk helps Ryeowook to stand up

 

“Please hold me guys until we reach Manager Mimi’s car. Don’t ever let go of me or else I’ll die”

 

Ryeowook told Sunny and Eunhyuk nervously while holding on to their hands tightly

 

“Don’t worry Wookie. Sunny and I will teach you how to walk on heels while we’re walking. It requires patience, hard work and of course poise. Just be confident. Follow me”

 

Ryeowook stares at Eunhyuk as he stands straight. She imitates what her friend is doing. Ryeowook raise her head when Eunhyuk raise his head. She puts her right hand on her waist when Eunhyuk puts his right hand on his waist. Eunhyuk starts walking ily. Ryeowook gulps nervously and follows him, only to end up on the floor again

 

“One day is not enough”

 

Eunhyuk told Ryeowook while shaking his head. He holds Ryeowook’s hands to help her to stand

 

“Hyukkie, don’t let go of me”

 

Ryeowook told Eunhyuk with teary eyes. Eunhyuk nods his head when he notice Ryeowook’s knees trembling

 

“Ah…Sunny honey my love so dear, please help me in assisting our twelve year old and very innocent Princess”

 

Sunny immediately runs towards Ryeowook and holds her hand tight

 

“Hyukkie and I will help you walk”

 

Ryeowook flashes a weak smile as the three of them walk together slowly and carefully so Ryeowook won’t fall on the floor again

 

“You go home early sweetheart”

 

Mrs. Lau told his son

 

“Don’t worry Ahjumma. I’ll drop Henry safely in your house”

 

“Thanks Mimi”

 

“How about you?”

 

“I’ll just call driver ahjusshi to drop me home. Take care of Wookie and drops her safely at Pierre Gagnaire. You guys should go now. Wookie will be late”

 

Mrs. Lau smiles at them and shoo them away. Henry, Donghae and Zhoumi wave at Mrs. Lau and run outside to follow Sunny, Ryeowook and Eunhyuk

 

 

 

 

Zhoumi parks his car outside Pierre Gagnaire. He looks at Ryeowook and smiles at her

 

“Ready?”

 

“I’m nervous”

 

“Just take a deep breath”

 

Ryeowook nods and obeys Zhoumi. She takes a deep breath to calm herself

 

“Feeling better now?”

 

“A little”

 

“You’ll be fine”

 

“GO WOOKIE! FIGHTING!”

 

Henry, Sunny, Eunhyuk and Donghae cheer for Ryeowook making her smile brightly

 

“Just smile”

 

Zhoumi told Ryeowook

 

“This is your purse”

 

Zhoumi gives Ryeowook a silver purse

 

“I put your mobile phone inside. You can always call us if you encounter some problems”

 

Ryeowook nods

 

“I also put a small card inside, just in case they will ask for it. The receptionist will assist you as you went in. They will you inside the private room called ‘Victor Hugo’. Your date is waiting inside. Don’t forget to be yourself. No need to impress him. Just relax. Always smile and enjoy the night. Don’t be afraid”

 

Ryeowook nods again

 

“Sunny also put some make-up inside so you can retouch anytime. She also puts some tissue and wet wipes”

 

Ryeowook nods and looks at Zhoumi

 

“Thank you Manager Mimi”

 

She hugs Zhoumi

 

“No problem Wookie. Manager Mimi at your service. Anytime, anywhere. Fighting”

 

Zhoumi told Ryeowook happily. Ryeowook looks at the back seat and stares at her friends. All are smiling at her

 

“Thanks a lot guys. I love you all”

 

“WE LOVE YOU TOO WOOKIE! FIGHTING!!!”

 

They told her happily. Donghae went out of the car and escorted Ryeowook at the entrance of the restaurant

 

“You’ll be ok”

 

“I can’t walk without an assistant”

 

“No problem”

 

Donghae calls one of the receptionists

 

“Please assist my friend inside Victor Hugo room”

 

“Oh…is she Miss Kim Ryeowook?”

 

Ryeowook and Donghae nod. Ryeowook gets the small card that Zhoumi was talking about and show it to the receptionist

 

“Please follow me Ms. Kim”

 

The receptionist is about to walk, but Donghae holds her arm to stop her

 

“Wait!”

 

He moves closer towards the receptionist and whispers something to her. The receptionist smiles at him

 

“Ok. I’ll take care of her”

 

“Thank you”

 

Donghae hugs Ryeowook and kissed her cheek

 

“See you tomorrow. Enjoy”

 

He waves his hand as the receptionist helps Ryeowook to walk inside. Donghae smiles brightly and run towards Zhoumi’s car. He went inside the front seat and smile at them

 

“She will be fine”

 

Donghae told them happily

 

“Who wants pizza?”

 

They all raised their hand while smiling at Zhoumi

 

“Ok. Let’s have party tonight and celebrate the first date of our Princess Wookie to her very snobbish Prince Charming. It’s my treat since everyone did a great job”

 

Zhoumi giggles happily and starts driving his car

 

 

 

 

MEANWHILE…

 

 

Jongwoon was sitting inside ‘Victor Hugo’ private room. He bites his lips because of anger. He keeps on staring at his watch every minute

 

“Aish! What the ing hell is happening here? Where is that girl that Siwon is talking about? It’s already 7:30PM. I’m already waiting for an hour and I hate it. I’m starting to get irritated”

 

Jongwoon gets his mobile phone on the table and calls his cousin

 

“Yeoboseo”

 

“Yah! Where the hell is that girl? Are you ing kidding me? Just you wait Choi Siwon. I’m going to kick your and pluck your thick eyebrows when I get home!”

 

Jongwoon told Siwon angrily. He frowns when Siwon laugh

 

“! DON’T LAUGH! I’M NOT ASKING YOU TO LAUGH AND I’M SERIOUS!!!”

 

Jongwoon shouts over the phone

 

“Yah! There’s a wax Jongwoon. You can use it instead of plucking it”

 

“Pabo! So you’ll feel the pain little by little. I’m going to torture you, just wait and see”

 

“Will you please stop being a sadist? Just wait”

 

“Wait? you!”

 

“Hey, you’re throwing tantrums again”

 

Jongwoon grits his teeth because of anger

 

“I hate waiting and you know that”

 

“The girl is already there. Maybe she’s just walking towards the room. Just wait for a little time”

 

“NO! I’m going now!”

 

“Yah! Kim…”

 

Jongwoon hangs up. Siwon calls Jongwoon, but Jongwoon just rejects his cousin’s call. He drinks his wine and stands up. He was about to leave when the receptionist went inside with a very lovely girl. Jongwoon’s eyes widened when he recognizes Ryeowook

 

“Is she really my stalker? What on earth is she doing here? Is she following me or what?”

 

Jongwoon walks towards the receptionist and Ryeowook. He stares at Ryeowook and notice her knees trembling, walking like a penguin while holding the receptionist’s hands tightly

 

“Please don’t let go of me. I’m really scared. I’ll fall on the floor”

 

Ryeowook told the receptionist who just nods at her weakly. Jongwoon coughs to catch their attention. Ryeowook’s eyes widened upon seeing Jongwoon in front of her

 

“What are you doing here?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon with wide eyes open. Jongwoon looks at the receptionist. She let go of Ryeowook’s hand and bows at them before leaving the room

 

“Hey! Where are you going? Come back here! Oh my goodness, I’m going to die!”

 

Ryeowook shouts at the receptionist, but she just ignores Ryeowook

 

“What to do? How do I walk now?”

 

Ryeowook whispers. Jongwoon moves closer to her

 

“What are you doing here talkative girl? Are you following me?”

 

Ryeowook shook her head

 

“I’m the one who supposed to ask you that. I have a date here”

 

“Date?”

 

“Yes. Well, I’ll show you the card”

 

Ryeowook was about to open her purse, but she drops it on the floor because her hands are trembling. She’s actually nervous and at the same time happy because she sees Jongwoon

 

“Aigoo! I’m sorry”

 

Ryeowook was about to pick her things on the floor, but Jongwoon stops her

 

“It’s ok. I’ll do it”

 

“But”

 

“You’re wearing a dress”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook before sitting on his heels, picking Ryeowook’s things one by one. He saw the card that Ryeowook was talking about

 

“So, my cousin set me up on a date with her”

 

Jongwoon whispers. He bites his lips to control his smile. He needs to look snobbish though deep inside he’s really happy because his date is the talkative girl that he keeps on meeting somewhere. Jongwoon stands up and gives the purse to Ryeowook

 

“Thanks”

 

Ryeowook manage to flash a smile making Jongwoon blush a little. His heart is jumping because of joy and he can’t help but to stare at Ryeowook. For Jongwoon, Ryeowook is beautiful even though she doesn’t wear any make-up and only wears a shirt, jeans and pair of black snickers

 

“Ah…is there something wrong?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon

 

“Nothing. I’m just thinking something”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook in a very serious tone with matching serious facial expression

 

“Let’s go”

 

“Go?”

 

“Pabo! I’m your date”

 

“What?”

 

Ryeowook’s eyes widened. Jongwoon gets a small card inside his coat and shows it to Ryeowook

 

“How?”

 

“I don’t want to explain anything to you. If you don’t want to eat dinner then don’t”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook. He turns his back away and starts to walk

 

“Hey, wait for me”

 

Ryeowook moves her feet to walk, but too bad because she’s really not used to walk on heels

 

“Ahhhh!”

 

Ryeowook shouts. She closes her eyes as she falls, but she feels warm hands around her waist and at her back

 

“Am I still alive?”

 

Ryeowook whispers

 

“Of course”

 

Jongwoon answers her. Ryeowook slowly opens her eyes. Her hearts starts jumping while she blushes hard upon seeing Jongwoon’s gorgeous face. Jongwoon’s face was close to her, close enough that their lips almost touch each other

 

“I got you babe”

 

Jongwoon whispers while staring at Ryeowook’s beautiful but very innocent face

 

“Tha…tha…nks”

 

Ryeowook thank Jongwoon in trembling voice. They stare at each other for the meantime

 

“Why are you so gorgeous?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon while brushing her fingers on Jongwoon’s face. Ryeowook can’t help but to admire the gorgeous creature in front of her and she can’t help but to fall in love to Jongwoon even more. Ryeowook touches Jongwoon’s soft lips. Jongwoon didn’t even protest. Ryeowook was about to kiss Jongwoon’s lips when Jongwoon suddenly let go of her causing her to fall on the floor

 

“Ouch!”

 

“Yah! You’re so heavy”

 

Ryeowook frowns at Jongwoon

 

“What the hell is that? You’re not even a gentleman”

 

“Shut up talkative girl”

 

Jongwoon told her. He turns his back away and flashes a smile before going back to his seat, leaving Ryeowook on the floor who frowns even harder

 

“Aish! Why does Manager Mimi set me up in a date with that very snobbish man? He doesn’t even know how to smile and he’s not even a gentleman”

 

Ryeowook rubs her back

 

“That hurts. Aish! He didn’t even help me to stand. It’s his fault that’s why I fall because he let go of me”

 

Ryeowook sighs and starts crawling on the floor until she reaches the table. Jongwoon coughs. Ryeowook’s start blushing so hard when she realizes that Jongwoon is actually watching her crawling like an idiot towards their table

 

“What are you doing?”

 

“Well…”

 

Ryeowook pouts

 

“It’s none of your business if I want to have a yoga exercise”

 

Ryeowook stuck her tongue out making Jongwoon laughs. Ryeowook’s eyes widened when she saw Jongwoon laughs. It was the first time that she saw Jongwoon laugh and she feels so happy

 

“What?”

 

Jongwoon asks Ryeowook when he notice her staring at him

 

“You laugh”

 

Ryeowook told him happily. Jongwoon starts laughing again

 

“Because you’re so funny. Why are you so innocent? Exercise or you just don’t know how to walk on heels?”

 

Jongwoon laughs so hard while holding his tummy. He even falls on his seat because of laughing

 

“Aigoo!”

 

Ryeowook immediately crawls towards Jongwoon who is already lying on the floor, still laughing

 

“Hey, are you ok?”

 

Ryeowook pouts

 

“Will you please stop laughing?”

 

She sits on top of Jongwoon. Jongwoon stops laughing and stares at Ryeowook. He unintentionally sends his hands on Ryeowook’s waist, holding it gently

 

“Am I really funny for you to laugh at me like that?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon while pouting at him

 

“I just found it funny”

 

Jongwoon smiles at Ryeowook

 

“OMO! You know how to laugh and smile”

 

“I’m not an alien ok”

 

Jongwoon flicks Ryeowook’s forehead. They stare at each other and suddenly blush upon realizing their position. Jongwoon immediately takes his hands away from Ryeowook’s waist

 

“I’m sorry”

 

He told Ryeowook who just smiles at him. She gets off and slowly stands up while holding tightly on the chair. Jongwoon stands up and fixes his self before pulling sitting on his seat. Ryeowook pulls her chair carefully and immediately sits before she falls on the floor because her knees are trembling so hard while her feet is already aching because she’s not used on wearing heels. Jongwoon pours some wine on Ryeowook’s glass

 

“I’m not drinking”

 

“It’s just a wine”

 

“But…”

 

“Taste it”

 

Ryeowook looks at Jongwoon before staring at her glass of wine. She gulps nervously and grabs the glass. She takes a deep breath before taking a sip. Ryeowook coughs upon tasting the wine. Jongwoon grabs his table napkin and stands up. He wipes Ryeowook’s mouth

 

“Are you ok?”

 

Jongwoon asks her worriedly

 

“Why is it so bitter? I hate it”

 

“I’m sorry. I’ll just order something for you”

 

Jongwoon calls the waiter and order an Italian soda for Ryeowook. He goes back to his seat and starts eating. He stops eating when he notices Ryeowook staring at her food

 

“You don’t like it?”

 

Jongwoon asks Ryeowook

 

“Ah…”

 

Ryeowook looks at Jongwoon shyly

 

“Actually…”

 

She takes a deep breath

 

“I don’t know how to use a fork and knife. I only know how to use chopsticks. I’m not a rich kid like you. I’m just an ordinary girl and actually, it’s my first time having a fine dining like this. I’m sorry, but I don’t belong in your class. I mean…”

 

Tears start forming in Ryeowook’s eyes. She feels so embarrassed towards Jongwoon because she’s poor and he’s rich. He knows a lot of things and living in a very luxurious life while she’s just an ordinary girl who doesn’t know anything about rich people’s lifestyle and fashion. Jongwoon puts down his fork and knife. He moves his chair closer to Ryeowook so they are now sitting beside each other. He asks the waiter for a bigger plate. Ryeowook watch Jongwoon as he transfers his food and her food on the big plate, combining it together. Jongwoon grabs his fork and knife and starts slicing small piece of the smoked pink salmon

 

“Say ah”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook while raising his fork in front of her

 

“Open your mouth babe. I’m going to feed you”

 

Ryeowook stares at Jongwoon blankly

 

“Come on. You’re going to starve yourself if you will not open your mouth and eat”

 

“But…”

 

“I’m already losing my patience. Just open your mouth ok”

 

Ryeowook slowly opens as Jongwoon feeds her

 

“We’re going to eat together. I’m going to feed you”

 

“Sorry for disappointing you”

 

“I’m not disappointed at all”

 

Jongwoon looks at Ryeowook as he feeds her again

 

“You need to be thankful because this is my first time acting sweet towards a girl and I only did this to you”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook before eating his roast beef. Ryeowook takes a sip on her Italian soda while blushing

 

“I said you need to be thankful and not to blush”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook while smiling. Ryeowook looks at Jongwoon and kissed his cheek. Jongwoon puts down his fork and stares at Ryeowook

 

“Yah! Who told you to kiss me?”

 

Jongwoon grabs his table napkin and wipes his cheek

 

“Aish! You put red lipstick on my cheek”

 

Ryeowook smiles at him and grabs the table napkin away from Jongwoon’s grip and starts wiping Jongwoon’s cheek

 

“I just want to thank you”

 

“For?”

 

“Being sweet, I didn’t know that a very snobbish and grumpy person like you has a very sweet and soft side. You also know how to smile and laugh and I’m happy because I see it”

 

“And you’re the first person who sees it. Don’t tell anyone because that’s only a secret between us”

 

Ryeowook laughs softly. She leans closer to Jongwoon so she can wipe his cheek properly. Ryeowook smells Jongwoon’s lovely perfume. Jongwoon notice her smelling him

 

“Why are you smelling me?”

 

“Ah…well”

 

Ryeowook blushes because of embarrassment

 

“I just found your perfume so lovely. It smells nice”

 

Jongwoon just nods at her

 

“Do you love beach at night?”

 

Jongwoon asks Ryeowook who nods her head happily

 

“We’re the same”

 

Jongwoon smiles at her. They heard the lovely melody of the piano as the pianist starts playing romantic music

 

“Do you want to dance?”

 

Jongwoon asks Ryeowook

 

“I can’t because I don’t know to walk on heels. I’m not used to it. Actually, my feet are already aching and my knees are really trembling whenever I’m going to walk. I’ll just fall on the floor”

 

“No problem. If that’s the case, let’s dance in barefoot”

 

“Huh?”

 

Jongwoon stands up and removes his shoes and socks. He kneels in front of Ryeowook and carefully removes her shoes. Jongwoon stand up and offers his hand to Ryeowook

 

“Shall we dance?”

 

Ryeowook smiles at him and holds his hand. Jongwoon helps her to stand and they walk together at the center. Jongwoon sends Ryeowook’s arm on his neck. Ryeowook blush when Jongwoon wraps his arms around her waist. Her heart starts beating fast when Jongwoon pulls her closer to him. Their nose almost touch each other

 

“You’re beautiful”

 

Jongwoon whispers on Ryeowook’s lips while staring at her eyes

 

“I never saw a girl like you before. You’re so innocent and I think that’s cute”

 

“Thank you”

 

“Do you know my cousin?”

 

“Choi Siwon?”

 

Jongwoon nods

 

“I know him because he’s famous like you”

 

“Then who sends you here to be my date?”

 

“Zhoumi”

 

“Oh I see. You’re related to each other?”

 

Ryeowook nods

 

“He’s my friend”

 

“What a small world. He’s Siwon’s close friend that’s why we know each other”

 

“That was nice”

 

“Do you want to go at the beach with me?”

 

“Now?”

 

Jongwoon nods at Ryeowook

 

“Arasso”

 

Jongwoon smiles brightly. He holds Ryeowook’s hand and they walk back towards their table. Jongwoon wears his socks and shoes and he helps Ryeowook in wearing her shoes. Jongwoon gets his mobile phone on the table and puts it inside his pocket

 

“Let’s go?”

 

Ryeowook nods at Jongwoon. She stands very carefully and holds on Jongwoon’s arm tightly. Her knees are shaking again

 

“I have a great idea”

 

Jongwoon smiles and carries Ryeowook like a bride making her blush

 

“I can…can…walk”

 

“It’s ok. You’re not heavy at all and I don’t want you to hurt your feet again”

 

“But…”

 

Jongwoon frowns at Ryeowook

 

“Yah! Stop giving me reasons. I hate it”

 

“Sorry”

 

Jongwoon stares at Ryeowook’s eyes

 

“Are you still going to protest or I’ll let go of you so you’ll fall on the floor again?”

 

“Yah!”

 

Ryeowook pouts

 

“Why are you so mean?”

 

“I’m only mean towards you talkative and very shy girl”

 

Jongwoon stuck his tongue out and starts walking away, carrying Ryeowook on his arms

 

 

 

 

Jongwoon was holding Ryeowook’s hand as they walk on the shore in barefoot. Jongwoon notice Ryeowook blushing

 

“Why are you so red?”

 

Ryeowook shook her head

 

“Well…ah…Mr. Kim”

 

“Just call me Jongwoon”

 

Ryeowook stares at him blankly

 

“Jongwoon?”

 

“Yes. Jongwoon is my name, but since I’m older than you then you need to call me Jongwoon Oppa”

 

“Oppa?”

 

Jongwoon nods at Ryeowook

 

“Ok…well…Oppa, do you really need to hold my hand?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon while blushing

 

“You don’t want?”

 

“It’s not like that”

 

“I just want to hold your hand because you might step on something and fall. I don’t want you to hurt yourself”

 

“Can we just sit? I’m already tired of walking”

 

Jongwoon nods and sits on the sand. Ryeowook sits beside him. Jongwoon removes his coat and wraps it around Ryeowook’s shoulder

 

“Wear it so you won’t catch cold”

 

“Thanks”

 

Jongwoon smiles and stares at the water, watching the reflection of the moon

 

“Why do you need to act so snobbish and grumpy if you’re not really that kind of person?”

 

Ryeowook asks Jongwoon

 

“Everyone is scared of me”

 

“But I’m not scared of you”

 

“Really?”

 

Ryeowook nods and looks at the sky

 

“They are scared of you because you never smile. Try smiling brightly at them and they will feel more comfortable towards you”

 

“I never smile”

 

“But I just saw it awhile ago and you even laugh”

 

Jongwoon looks at Ryeowook. She can see sadness in his eyes

 

“I told you that you’re the first person who saw it”

 

“Then keep trying. I already teach you right?”

 

Jongwoon shook his head

 

“It’s hard”

 

Jongwoon flashes a sad smile. He stares at the sky to control his tears from falling

 

“I’m not happy with my life”

 

“Why? You have everything”

 

“I know, but I hate my life. It ”

 

“Of course not”

 

“Yes it it…I just want to live a normal life. I’m tired of being Kim Jongwoon. I’m tired of pleasing my father and following what he wants”

 

“Why don’t you talk to him?”

 

“I try, but he never listens at all”

 

“How about your mother?”

 

Ryeowook notice a sudden change on Jongwoon’s expression. It is a mixture of anger and sadness

 

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to meddle on your private life”

 

Jongwoon stands up

 

“Let’s go home. It’s getting late. I’ll drop you home”

 

Jongwoon told Ryeowook before walking away

 

“Aigoo! What the hell is that Kim Ryeowook? You’re not supposed to ask something that is so private. Pabo! Aish”

 

Ryeowook stands up

 

“I think he’s mad at me”

 

Ryeowook sighs sadly and starts walking to follow Jongwoon

 

 

 

 

Ryeowook was sitting inside Jongwoon’s car. She stares at him nervously

 

“Do you want to go inside my house?”

 

Jongwoon shook his head

 

“Jongwoon Oppa”

 

Ryeowook holds Jongwoon’s hand. Jongwoon can feel her cold hands

 

“I’m sorry. But no matter how sad you are, just don’t forget to flash a smile”

 

“WHAT THE ING HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?”

 

Jongwoon raised his voice causing Ryeowook’s heart to jump because of nervousness

 

“WHO ARE YOU TO TELL ME THAT? YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT I’M GOING THROUGH IN MY LIFE!”

 

Tears start forming in Jongwoon’s eyes because of anger, frustration, disappointment and pain

 

“Oppa…”

 

Tears start falling from Ryeowook’s eyes

 

“I’m…”

 

“GET OUT!”

 

“I just…”

 

“I TOLD YOU TO GET OUT OR ELSE I’LL DRAG YOU WITH MY OWN HANDS!!!”

 

Ryeowook wipes her tears. She opens her purse and gets her handkerchief inside

 

“You can use it. It’s ok to cry. You don’t need to hide your sadness or anger. Thank you for this night. I enjoy it. Drive safely”

 

Ryeowook stares at Jongwoon for the meantime before going out of his car. Jongwoon stares at Ryeowook’s handkerchief lying on the passenger’s seat. He saw a small flower shop that is still open near Ryeowook’s house. He immediately went out of his car and buys a lovely bouquet of red roses. He asks the son of the owner of the flower shop to give it to Ryeowook. He immediately went back inside his car and watches the young man as he walks towards Ryeowook’s house. He presses the doorbell, Ryeowook opens the door. The young man gives her the bouquet of red roses and points his finger towards Jongwoon’s car. Ryeowook flashes a smile and wave her hand. Jongwoon somehow feels happy upon seeing Ryeowook’s bright smile. Jongwoon wears his seatbelt. He stares at Ryeowook who keeps smiling while smelling the roses. Ryeowook puts down the bouquet on the doorway and makes a heart sign using her hands. She picks the flowers and waves her hand before going inside her house

 

“Good night. Sleep well Princess”

 

Jongwoon whispers and starts driving his car