The One Who is Forever Stuck in His Past

Romantic Street: A Detour To Destiny
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*drumroll* The one who is forever stuck in his past is....

wait for it...

 

it's

 

Yuri POV

"Did you arrive safely?" Mom asked from the other line of the phone call. I just happened to arrive here in the Incheon Airport, 7 o' clock in the morning.

I sighed loudly, "Yes, umma. Else, I wouldn't have been able to answer your call right now."

"Well, I'm just making sure. What if you got bruises or scratches or something? You're not even going to tell me, huh?"

"I didn't have any, okay. Don't worry about me much. I'll be okay. I'm already old enough to take care of myself."

"Nonsense! You will still be my baby 'til your old age, babo!"

"Alright. Alright. I'll be hanging up now. I'll call you again tonight."

"Okay. I love you, dear. Take care of yourself there."

"I love you too, umma. And take care too."

I ended the call and headed for the arrival area. I saw Taeyeon waiting there for me. He stood up as soon as he noticed me. "George Nicholas!" he shouted in full of excitement.

I went near him. "Hey, Taeyeon."

"Waaazzzzuuuuuppppp!" He approached me and gave me a hug. "I'm so glad you're finally back here, man!"

"And why is it so?"

"What why? Can't I be glad you finally set foot in our home country after four years?"

I chuckled, "Oh. I know what you are thinking, Taeyeon."

"What? I'm genuinely happy, okay." He helped me with my luggage and we started to head for the parking area.

"Really, huh? Mind you, Taeng, whether I'm back here or not, my marriage with Jessica is still on. So, erase your dream on me getting back to Stephanie."

"Wow, man. That escalated quickly. I am not thinking about that, okay. That never even crossed my mind at all."

"..."

"Fine. It did. But just slightly."

We arrived at the parking and went to his car. He placed my luggage at his car's compartment and I just headed straight inside the front passenger's seat. As he went inside to the driver's seat, I asked, "So, you really did buy a car here right away, huh?"

"Yup. And Jessica too." He started the car's engine and drove off.

I sighed, "That woman freaking bought a convertible under my account."

"Wow. So, that's how expensive her hand is, huh?"

"Yup. Totally." I looked at him. "Wait. You didn't tattletale on Jessica that I'll be coming back here, did you?"

"Of course not. Your secret's safe with me. But, man, how could you notify me just two days ago?"

"It's better a short notice, Taeng, or you might spill the news."

"Wow. Tell me, Kwon, in the whole four years of me being with you, did I ever tell anyone of our friends left here that you were really alive? Come on. Tell me a moment."

"Okay, fine. You are that trustworthy." I answered in sarcasm.

"Anyway, what are your plans? I mean, are you just gonna visit, or you'll stay for good?"

"Jessica wanted us to settle down here so, maybe, I'll stay here with her for few months to arrange our new place and also start rolling our business here. Then, afterwards, we'll get back to U.S. to get married and then, back again here for good."

"Why go back? Why don't you just have the wedding here instead?"

"Umma still wanted us to get married there."

"Oh. I see..."

"By the way, Taeng, I have already prepared the documentation needed to expand SKY's satellite office here. I want you to process its approval with the regulatory bodies the soonest time possible, okay? I already have Rap 's team in-charged on the opening of our new office. Coordinate with his team for the hiring of resident employees here. Perform mass-hiring if possible."

"Yes, boss." He then asked. "So, you're really planning to enter the market here? Are you sure of that, man?"

"Yes. If I'm going to live here for good, might as well bring the business here too. Probably, in few years' time, I'll make Seoul the location of our main office."

"Hmm. If ever that's the case, you better assign me to Las Vegas, okay?"

"Why? For you to be with Seohyun?"

"No, that's not it. Vegas is a happy place for me. I can sure forget my problems by just living there."

"Alrighty."

"..."

"Also, speaking of which... I'm planning to invade the market through a joint venture. I'll also be assigning you to contact our potential business partner and schedule a meeting. I have already drafted a proposal. I'll hand it to you later."

"Okay. We're teaming up with Dream HY, right?"

"No, with HGC."

"Wh-what?!"

"HGC. Hwang Group of Companies, Taeyeon."

"I know what HGC means, okay! B-but-- dude! Are you freaking out of your mind?!"

"I'm not."

"Why HGC?! I thought you're gonna invade the hotel and real estate industry too on your own. Why collaborate with our direct competitor then?"

"I was just planning for that. But, I made up my mind. I'm just gonna team up with HGC. In case you have not noticed, their products and services complement ours. It will be a guaranteed success, I'm sure."

"But, the Hwangs are your family's rival. Does Miss Sara know about this plan of yours?"

"Nope."

"Dude, you're gonna be dead if she'll find out about this."

"I know but she has no choice but to accept. I already made my decision on this. It's her fault she immediately transferred everything under my name so, pretty much I can do whatever I want with the business."

"Wow. What a spoiled way to say it... Anyway, are you planning to have me as your representative on communicating with HGC or uhhmmm... you'll tag along?"

"Hmmm. I'll think about it."

"Oh. Come on, man. You better be. I heard business-tycoon Tiffany is a very, very different woman than normal Tiffany."

"Huh? How different?"

"Well, according to her fiancé, when it comes to business, she really does mean business with her ego up to the highest point. She declined tons of proposals just because their direct owners or CEOs didn't approach her personally. Yoong also said she even got worse when she adapted -Tiffany."

"I thought Stephanie was already destroyed by Jessica?"

"Hmmm. That's what I thought too. It turned out, she just went back to normal on her personal life side. But on the work-life side? Damn. You will never wish to work under her management or in a joint venture with her. That's according to Yoong, okay. You do know he's working under her umbrella, right?"

I pretended, "Really?"

"Yeah, he's heading one of HGC's subsidiaries. It was Hwang Real Estates, I think."

"Hmmm. I see..."

"So, are you gonna show up on her or not?"

"I'll try test out first if you're telling the truth. If she declined our proposal through you, I'll approach her directly then."

"Alright." He then chuckled. "Gosh. I wish she'll turn me down. It will be epic chaos if she does."

 

After an hour of travel, we have arrived at the hotel. He accompanied me up to my room and helped me get settled. "So, where's Jessica's room here, by the way?"

"The door in front of yours, man. She's not there, though. She said she'll be doing something else for a bit then probably head to the Hwangs." He immediately diverted the topic. "By the way, have you heard that Henry Hwang's throwing a Grand Halloween Party in their house?"

"Yup. Jessica told me about it. She's been asking me to go with her."

"So??? Are you coming?"

"Nope."

"It's a costume party, dude. It will be fun."

I chuckled, "So, do you expect me to show up to everyone exactly on Halloween, huh?"

He laughed loudly, "Damn, that would be so funny, man! Come on. Let's make your return of the comeback epic!"

"Shut up. I won't be coming to that party and I'm never going to change my mind."

He sighed, "Fine. I won't push you anymore. I know if you already said no, it's absolutely a no."

"Glad you understand."

"Anyway, I guess I better go. I still have to pick up my costume at the tailor shop. Also, err--- Sunny wanted us to hang out for today."

"Hang out? So, you mean, casual , right?"

"Just shut up, dude." He headed for the door. Yet, before he got out, he snapped, "You know nothing, okay. You heard nothing."

I chuckled, "Yeah, sure."

 

 

---

 

 

I called my subordinate, Rap Monster, to meet me up at a cafe near my hotel. You know... Until now, he still has not given me his real full name yet. He said he'd rather not say it saying it was a private thing for him. Well, he's been loyal to me ever since, anyway, so I still decided to have him under my turf.

After few minutes of waiting he have arrived riding his fake delivery van that he uses for his disguise. "Hey, boss!" he shouted gleefully as soon as he saw me sitting on the outdoor dining of the cafe. He quickly went out and approached me. "Gosh, it's been a while, man.  I never really thought you were serious about coming back here."

"I am serious. Do you ever remember a time I was not?"

He chuckled, "Sorry about that."

"Anyway, why are you in delivery mode?"

He looked at me in disbelief, "It's 29th, boss. October 29th! Have you forgotten that?!"

"Oh. Yeah... I forgot. Probably, due to the jet lag, I guess. I thought it's still 28th."

"Well, boss, would you mind waiting for an hour or two? I still have to deliver your bouquet to Miss Stephanie."

"Err-- alright."

"I'll be back in a flash." He turned back to head for his van. Then, he turned around again and asked, "Or do you wanna tag along?"

 

---

 

Rap parked the van directly in front of the Hwang Manor at the other side of the street. Yoong, Sunkyu, Stephanie and her parents were there at their outdoor yard. There were lots of personnel around too and they were all busy preparing the decorations for the upcoming Halloween party tomorrow.

Several of their staffs were also on the rooftop and were fixing a very large signboard made of oak wood designed to look worn-out. The sign was also painted with red paint, somewhat looking like blood.

"HWANG MURDER HOUSE." Rap and I spoken in unison.

"Now, that seems to be accurate." I mumbled which had my subordinate chuckled.

Henry stood in front of the large signboard and as if stared at it for a moment. Then, he shouted, "This is going to be the best Halloween party ever!!!" He started to dance randomly too. The rest of them just stood there from afar, probably staring at the old man.

Henry approached the others and engaged in a conversation. Afterwards, Sunkyu started to run away and he chased after him.

Hmmm. From the looks of it, Rap was right. Henry seemed to have removed his aloofness and started to hang out with his family often. Now, it looks to me, he and Sunkyu are now in good terms too.

A few minutes later, Miss Elizabeth started heading out of the gate of the manor and rode on the car parked at their side of the street. When they bid goodbye, Stephanie finally turned around. That's when I finally had a chance to take a look at her face.

She looked relieved and calm, like, she doesn't bear any problems at all. Probably, she doesn't really have any now.

Yoong approached her and had his arm placed around her shoulders. Afterwards, he pulled her for a hug. They've shared conversation with a bit of chuckle and cheers. Then, they kissed.

"Whoa, boss." Rap snapped. He patted my shoulder. "Are you okay?"

"I am okay, Rap. Why would I not be?"

Rap patted my shoulder. "Don't worry. I'm going to take action now."

He was about to leave the van when I uttered, "Wait."

"Yeah?"

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Akejxn #1
Ooh
imthree
#2
it’s been 2 years authornim 🥹
amelindriani
#3
Chapter 356: Always waiting for your story😁
kaitoyoong
#4
Chapter 356: Oh my Yoonsic heart 💔, but still I'm proud with Yoong "you'll never be happy if someone you love unhappy 😭". I hope she find new girl who loves him entirely...
kimmie_yoonsic
#5
Chapter 356: Somehow expecting the end game for yoontaengsic triangle and yet here I am crying my eyes out
FoodSoo #6
Chapter 356: I knew it... even so, I still hope for a better maybe love life for Yoong. I think he deserves that :) thank you author-nim!
jonghyun_bling #7
Chapter 356: Finally my taengsic 🥺 as much as I love yoonsic, tae and sica's love story still gives me a different impact. I hope whatever yoong's decision, he'll be happy with whatever he chose. Thank you for this author-nim!
TAENGSIC2007 #8
Chapter 355: Aaand yup! Another cliff hanger. Seriously?! You are really good at making me curious author. Arghhhh! I cant wait for the next chapter. I will be waiting. Sending lots of love for inspiration in case you need one. ˃ᴗ˂ ㅋㅋㅋ

Ps. Dont mind my username. Im fine with whoever Jessica end up with. ^ ‿^
Baechu29 #9
Chapter 355: It's good to have you back author! Really hope you are doing well. Been re-reading this for the nth time already and yet i'm still completely hooked with your story. So happy your finally back! I'll definitely stay tuned for more updates! 😁