- "You have some information for me?" Juan Carlos asked the man in front of him.

 - "Yes, I do.  It's my opinion that my services are no longer necessary.  Your cousin is not in any danger.  She's leading a normal life of any young woman; she goes to work, comes home, and occasionally goes out with friends.  She was recently seen at a socialite wedding."

 - "My cousin doesn't do socialite society."

The investigator shrugged, giving Juan Carlos a ‘suit yourself’ look’.  He was paid to follow the girl and report his findings.  If the Doctor didn’t want to believe him, what could he do?  "Then, there must be a friendship you may not be acquainted with.  Also, either she or someone in her acquaintance might have caught on that I'm following her.  There are many times I've gotten blocked from going near the hospital or the apartment building.  At times I'll have the perfect view to observe her and something blocks my way."

 - "My cousin is not that capable and she trusts no one."

 - "She trusts someone enough to leave the country with them."

 - "That must be her foster brother."

 - "No, he's in Beirut, I checked.  This man is someone from her workplace."

 - "From the hospital?"

 - "Yes, they're neighbors and I've seen them go to and from work together."  The investigator gave Juan Carlos the few pictures he was able to obtain.

 - "Were you able to see where they were headed?"

 - "That, I did...Seoul, Republic of Korea.  The socialite wedding she went to belonged to the only daughter of J.K. Group, a large Korean investment firm in New York."

 - "I see."

 - "I don't know when she'll be back in town."

Juan Carlos remained quiet for a moment, trying to figure out what to do next.  "You've done enough already, thank you.  As you stated, I believe your work is done for now."  Juan Carlos dismissed the investigator.  “I will call you again if I think there is a need.”  He didn't know what this meant but was no use paying an investigator just to see her going to work and mundane day to day tasks.  After the investigator walked out the door, he picked up one of the pictures.  She was with two men and another young lady.  She was smiling; actually laughing.  He hadn't seen her laugh since before her parents passed away.  He remembered fondly his aunt and Ilana on the piano, singing.  He loved to visit their house because there was always music.  Even his uncle played the guitar and the violin and could sing.

Juan Carlos sighed.  Ilana was learning to trust again but could he trust in her perceptiveness?   Although he appreciated her spending time with her own social class that wasn't her, his cousin wasn't raised that way, while he was.  He couldn't help being a snob; he had the money and the title to go with it.  His wife, Gloria, loved him despite his defects.   He wondered if she was in contact with his Ilana behind his back.  She might know about her new friends, he knew Enrique and Brendan wouldn't tell him anything.  Juan Carlos would have to find out from his wife after he learned more about J.K. Group.

After a rocky start to her vacation, Ilana managed to have a pleasant evening with her friends.  It must have been the exhaustion but she laughed so hard at everything her friends said or didn't say.  It still felt like a dream, she was actually in Seoul.  Having just received her wake-up call, she was just waiting for her luggage.  Jihoo must have dropped it off late and told them not to disturb her.  Thankfully, she hadn't needed to take the sedative.  YoungSaeng, sweet YoungSaeng, stayed with her until she fell asleep.  After a long and boisterous dinner, everyone parted ways, leaving YoungSaeng and Ilana alone.  He escorted her back to the hotel, both not saying much, just enjoying the company and the evening.

 - "Jihoo, Uissa, and you have gotten close?"  YoungSaeng tried to keep his voice at a polite interest.

 - "Mmm, deh," Ilana smiled.  "He's been my lifesaver in New York.  If it weren't for him, I don't know how I would've made the trip.  He disrupted his entire schedule just to come with me."

 - "Abigaíl-ssi doesn't spend that much time with you?"

 - "We take our lunches together usually and I've visited with her family a few times.  She also went shopping with me when I bought the dress for the wedding.  But she's busy with Isabel so we can't spend too much time together outside of work.  Her birthday is in March too, Dr. Jaejoong likes her, so he invited Jihoo and me to a special dinner for her birthday."

 - "Like a double date?"

 - "Dr. Jaejoong might think so but Abigaíl is not his yet and Dr. Jihoo is like my best friend in New York.  If I thought you and Kyu Oppa were stubborn, he's worse.  He doesn't let me get away with anything.  Of course, I should be indebted to him for finding me on the rooftop when I got sick."

 - "What were you doing on the rooftop?"

 - "It's quiet and I like to go up there and think.  Fortunately, he does too; he knew exactly where I was when Abigaíl couldn't find me.  It's kind of funny Oppa, Dr. Jihoo and I have some similar habits.  I hadn't really realized it before."  Ilana also realized she'd come to depend on Jihoo.  She didn't know if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

Ilana remained quiet and YoungSaeng thought she might be tired.  This was a good thing; although he initiated the conversation, he didn't want to continue hearing about Dr. Jihoo.  "Kaja, you must be tired."

Ilana shook her head, "I think you're right."

Ilana was awakened from thought by a knock on the door.   It was her luggage.   Now she could get ready and meet up with JungMin and Suzy.  It was supposed to be a breakfast meeting but Ilana hadn't foreseen collapsing at the airport from exhaustion.  They had agreed to meet for lunch instead.

Two hours later JungMin, Suzy, and Ilana were in her room ordering room service.   Ilana didn't know where to go beside the hotel restaurants and what she had for the soon to be married couple was something she wanted to give in private.

 - "Unnie, this is such a nice room your Oppa booked and you didn't have to act as the Chairwoman of your company.”

 - "Deh, that's a nice view of Han River."

 - "Ara, I didn't get to enjoy it when I arrived but it was so nice to wake up to."  Ilana didn't mention that the Shinwa Group CEO comped the room.  "It's much nicer than my view back home."

 - "I think it's just a matter of opinion.  The Manhattan skyline is just as compelling," JungMin said.

 - "Well, I guess you're wondering why I wanted to have time alone with you two."  Ilana smiled, teasingly.

 - "Deh, Unnie, what are you up to?"

 - "Well, I had an idea but you're under no obligation to accept."  Ilana handed JungMin a document folder.

 - "What's this?"  JungMin asked.

 -  "Min doesn't want to go in the military just yet, am I right?"  JungMin nodded.  "You two will be living with JungMin's family until you get established?"

 - "Deh…,” JungMin replied wondering what this was all about.

 - "JungMin-ah, how would you like to work for ILC Group heading up an entertainment line.  Who knows, you could one day stand on a stage you indirectly built or purchased and you'd still be traveling."

 - "Micheoussu?"  JungMin began his signature laugh.

 -"Anieyo, I’m not done yet.  Suzy-ah, my cousin's wife has given you her recommendation for a position at Presbyterian Intercommunity, which I had no idea was NYP's sister hospital."

 - "Unnie!!"  Min and Suzy looked at each other dumbfounded.

 - "Your letters of introduction are there as well as open tickets to Los Angeles from Seoul and there are unused servant’s apartments on the property we can re-model for newlyweds or in the house.  Whichever will give you the most privacy?"

Ilana had been busy with phone calls during the last month.  The worst was contacting Antonio, her one-time fiancé.   She had enough clout and the fact her attorney gave her a report monthly of what was happening within the company, she knew and was not surprised Antonio had been promoted to V.P. of marketing.  She had also run the numbers on things like when concert venues and sports stadiums were built worldwide and how often they were renovated.  She also wanted to go after the Olympics and world cup business and amusement park resorts.  There was enough there to have an exclusive team.  JungMin with his charisma and linguistic abilities would be perfect to head it up after a short training period with Antonio.  As for Gloria, Nana was her go-between and that worked perfectly.

 - "Unnie, this is too much?"

 - "We haven't really discussed what we would do but we were keeping our options open to staying with Holland America, just not on the ship.  This is an incredible opportunity."

 - "They're open-ended tickets and they're yours if you decide to take the position or not.  Cash them in later or use them for a second honeymoon after my niece or nephew is born."  She winked at them.

 - "Unnie!!!"  Suzy blushed crimson, while JungMin just laughed.

 - "We'll definitely think about it.  Kansamnida," JungMin said.  This was a huge opportunity for them and they knew it.  The problem would be leaving their families again.

The food had been delivered but were interrupted by Ilana's phone.  It was a text, thinking it was one of the guys, she retrieved the message.

Jihoo:  Did you sleep?  You'd better be awake and having a good time with your friends. 

Jihoo had agreed to meet with the museum staff and was on his way there but couldn't help but wonder what Ilana was doing.  Hoping she was well and no longer to the level of exhaustion from the previous day.

Ilana:  Gomawo, I slept very well.  Saengie Oppa stayed until I fall asleep, which didn't take long once we got back.  Everyone else had things to do.  :(  Jeongmal, that was fine and I didn't need the sedative.

Ilana grinned from ear to ear as she read and wrote back.

Jihoo:  Mmm, Mianhae I interrupted your day.  Annyeong.

The mention of her friend just bothered him for some reason.  As if he didn't want her having another friend.  Or was it just that particular friend who could be the one to take his companion of the last few months away.

Ilana:  Pabo, I was just having lunch in my room with Suzy and her fiancé.  Yah!! You're supposed to be working.  You have two weeks of work to do in one AND you promised to take me to see fountains and the conservatory.

Jihoo laughed at her response.

Jihoo:  Demanding!  I'm on my way to the museum for a meeting.  We'll plan sightseeing for later in the week.

Ilana:  Deh, don't forget who runs things while you're out. -_- Najunge bwayo (see you later).

Jihoo:  Deh!!!

Jihoo continued smiling all the way to the museum.

 - "Unnie, was that Saengie Oppa," JungMin and Suzy thought it was because of the smile on her face.

 - "Anieyo," Ilana put her phone down.  "It was Jihoo."

 - "Gwenchanayo?"  Suzy asked, not really understanding why he was calling.

 - "Deh, he's just being overprotective Oppa and checking up on me."  JungMin gave Suzy a questioning look to which Suzy gave a slight nod of the head and shrug of the shoulders.  She would definitely be getting more information about Dr. Jihoo.

A few hours later...

Park JungMin had excused himself from his fiancé and her friend.  It was officially girls’ afternoon.   First order of business:  the spa.

 - "Are you sure you don't want a massage?"  Ilana asked looking at the menu.

 - "Not if you don't."

 - "No, I don't and it's your bachelorette evening, not mine."  Ilana couldn't bear the thought of being in only a bathing suit and being touched by some stranger or anyone for that matter.

A few minutes later, they settled for facials, pedicure, and manicure.  But first was a dip in the Jacuzzi.  Ilana only chose to dip her feet, Jacuzzi's like massages brought up memories of that time when she let herself be influenced and controlled by someone else.  She could go as far as dipping her legs in and that was it.

 - "This is daeback, Unnie.  I'm so glad you're here."

 - "Nado, I almost had to brave the flight alone.  I'm not ready for that yet."

 - "How was it that Dr. Jihoo came with you?"

 - "Oh...in desperation I asked him."

 - "Unnie doesn't get angry at him anymore?"

 - "He still likes to ask me hard questions but he's done so much for me.  I'm not always grateful, unlike with you guys.  This trip really opened my eyes to how good of friend he is.  He rearranged his schedule to come with me."

 - "It sounds like you two have gotten close."

 - "Deh, if Saengie is my special Oppa, Jihoo is my special chingu."

 - "Unnie, have you told him who you are?"

 - "Ani," Ilana said ashamedly.  "I'm happy in New York, I'm a valued employee, and I’m part of the group.  Dr. Jaejoong, Jihoo, Abigaíl and I have our little group within the group and it feels like family, just like when I'm with you guys.  Jihoo always opens my mouth and he makes me remember, but mostly the good things.  He knows there are bad things and he wants me to tell him but I can't.  And I sort of told him Kike is one of Ricky Martin's dancers."

 - "Unnie!"

 - "Ara! Ara, but I can't have anyone find out about us."

 - "Waeyo, Unnie?  So you have a celebrity that's like your Oppa; Kim HyunJoong is also our Oppa.  They're allowed to have non-celebrity friends.  It's not like you and Kike haven't been photographed together."

 - "Suzy-ah, tonight's about you, not me.  Besides, no one can know about the foundation, that's including you."

 - "Your Oppa's foundation?  Waeyo?"

 - "It's enough that Saengie knows the story behind the foundation.  It's an ugly part of my life; promise me you won't look it up."

 - "Arraso, Unnie, I won't.  On one condition," Suzy looked Ilana right in the eyes grinned.  "Sit in the Jacuzzi with me."

Ilana sighted, she could do this one thing for her friend.  "Only to the top step."

Suzy wouldn't deliberately cause her friend pain, but she hoped Ilana realized that the more she tried to 'forget' the past, the more it hurt.

The men were in their cave (Kim HyunJoong's apartment), having Soju, practicing songs for the wedding and playing video games; in no determined order.

 - "So, you guys are spending the night at the inn and then a few days in Lotte World and then traveling to JeJu after that?"  HyunJoong asked JungMin.  Suzy's Aunt owned an inn and was letting them rent it for a fraction of the cost.  The party could go as late as they wanted.

 - "Deh," JungMin was grinning to himself until HyungJun flicked him on the forehead.  "Yah!"  JungMin grabbed Maknae in a headlock.  Thankfully HyunJoong's apartment was sparsely furnished and they weren't allowed in his music room.

 - "What are you two going to do without each other day in and day out for two years?" KyuJong asked.

 - "Saengie and you will have to keep him in line for me...and it might be for longer than your military service."

 - "Mworago?"

 - "Ilana-yah offered us to go to California and work for her."

 - "Mwo?"  YoungSaeng cried out.  "Is she going back?"  Why hadn't she mentioned this to him?

 - "Mollah, she just said it was our wedding gifts."

 - "That's daeback," everyone agreed.

 - "You're considering?"

 - "Deh, we haven't sat to talk about it but I know Suzy is interested.  After traveling around the world for all these years, it will be hard just staying home, working a regular job.  She'll get to travel with me occasionally."

 - "We can take our first leave in California!"  Maknae was already making plans in his head. 

 - "Yah, I'm sure So YiHyun-ssi will have something to say about leaving her behind on your first leave."  HyunJoong reminded their youngest friend he was no longer single.

 - "I'll bring her with me," he easily came up with a solution.

HyunJoong laughed at these guys, he'd have to start thinking of his own enlistment soon.  Just not at the moment.   He had too many plans for the year, and then he could retire in peace.  While the others were being noisy, having just begun a new game, YoungSaeng was off to himself unconsciously strumming a guitar.

 - "Yah, don't break my guitar with your horrible playing," HyunJoong teased his junior by only a few months.

 - "Hyeong, it's easier to play the guitar than the piano," YoungSaeng answered back smartly.

 - "Hokshina, but guitar isn’t you.  Why aren't you playing the game?"  YoungSaeng shrugged his shoulders.  "Did Ilana-ssi say something to you?"

 - "Anieyo."

 - "Are you going to tell her anything?"

 - "Anieyo."

 - "You're enlisting and not going to put her mind at ease?"

 - "Mollah.  Hyeong, I like her, I like her more than any girl I've ever dated.  Deh, she's pretty and sweet and I love her smile and hate it when she's sad.  I want to make her happy.  I know I can make her forget her ugly past if she'd just let me love her."

 - "Maja, you can't decide that for her.  Only she knows what she feels."

 - "Eotteoke?"

 - "You gotta let her off the hook."

 - "Hyeong, do you know something?"  YoungSaeng had a feeling his friend was hiding something.  "Who's that Jihoo Uissa?  He looks familiar."

 - "Ilana-ssi thought the Uissa was me and they're chingu, that's all I know."  It wasn't his position to do an exposé on the F4.  "Saengie-ah, I think she depends on this friendship and him too."

 - "Hyeong, what do you mean?"

 - "They're both alone in New York without family; naturally they spend a lot of time together."

 - "Hyeong, how do you know?"

 - "I know him indirectly and they were at the wedding together."

 - "Oh."

March 30, 2014

Ilana's alarm had gone off, she and Suzy had called it an early night.  The Bride needed her beauty sleep.  They had parted ways before nine p.m. after a Sushi dinner and a movie.

The guys were picking Ilana up at seven to drive to the wedding location.  They had to get there early and help set up.  HyungJun was driving them all in his parent’s car.  Ilana knew she was in for an interesting ride.  At least JungMin was driving with his family and no one had to hear him and HyungJun fighting.  Before stepping out of bed, Ilana grabbed her phone and sent a quick text to the birthday boy:  Sang-Il chuka hamnida!  Jeun haru jwaseyo (have a nice day), see you at the wedding!  Suzy had told her to invite Dr. Jihoo; it didn't make sense to have Harabeoji come by himself having his grandson in town.

The guys in question arrived promptly at seven.

 - "Annyeong hasseyo!"  Ilana said cheerfully.

 - "Annyeong princess!"

 - "So Yi Hyun-ssi is going to be upset if she hears you," Ilana warned HyungJun.  He dismissed her concern with a wave of hand.

 - "Ilana-yah, are you staying at the inn the rest of your vacation?"  KyuJong was already gathering some of the things she was taking.

 - "It's only my dress, shoes, hair things, and makeup."

 - "Cinderella, what's in the bag you're carrying?"

 - "That's for tonight; remember, I'm getting picked up at eight?"  YoungSaeng's face withered.  "Oh!  What a face!  We're going to Lotte World tomorrow.  I'm going to need a vacation from my vacation."

The day was beautiful; the baby blue sky was dotted with fluffy white puffs.  The temperature, almost seventy would be considered warm by some.  After hard work by the guys and the women, the garden looked beautiful.  The ceremony was about to start.   The Mothers had just lit the candles.

 - "Suzy-ah, this is it, Mrs. Park JungMin."  Ilana hugged her friend.  The bride wore a sweet strapless with a bow on the waist, her hair was done up in a messy chignon which suited her fun personality.

 - "Yah Unnie, it's your turn next, so if you don't pick someone, I'll pick him for you."

 - "Whatever," Ilana rolled her eyes at the teasing.  "You'll be too busy making me imo (aunt) to match make.  Kaja, it's our turn."  Suzy's Father was beaming in his traditional Hanbok.  He had made peace with the idea of handing off his baby girl.  JungMin was a worthy man and whatever their futures held, he knew it would be prosperous.

While YoungSaeng played a traditional Korean song on the keyboard, HyungJun followed by the groom walked down the aisle.  Forgetting to be solemn; they were all smiles.  At the head of the aisle, HyungJun handed the wooden geese to JungMin who then placed it on the wedding table.  Suzy's Mother, dressed in a pink and light blue Hanbok, picked up the geese.  JungMin bowed to her twice and she returned to her seat.

It was Ilana and Suzy's turn, YoungSaeng began Handel's Air - Water.  Ilana was almost as nervous as Suzy; this would probably be the only time she'll ever walk down a wedding aisle.  At least she could be here for her friend.  KyuJong was acting as cameraman, having been under HyungJun's tutelage especially for the occasion.  Ilana caught his eye and smiled.

Once Ilana was in her place, HyunJoong joined in with the guitar for Pachelbel Canon and Suzy and her Father made their entrance.  She looked straight at JungMin and he at her, their smiles never faltered.  Suzy's Father left her in JungMin's care and Ilana and HyungJun sprang into action with the washing of the hands ceremony.  Suzy and Min bowed to each other and did not stop smiling the entire time.

The minister opened the ceremony:  "God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. This is real love — not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Dear friends, JungMin-ssi, Suzy-ssi, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. No one has ever seen God but if we love each other, God lives in us and his love is brought to full expression in us."

During the vows, JungMin's voice was loud and clear as he confidently said his lines.

 - "I, Park JungMin, take you, Bae Suzy-ssi, to be my wife, knowing in my heart that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love. On this special day, I give to you in the presence of God and all these witnesses my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful husband in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad. I promise to love you without reservation, honor and respect you, provide for your needs as best I can, protect you from harm, comfort you in times of distress, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live."

JungMin couldn't help wanting to laugh.  He couldn't believe this day had come and their marriage was being blessed by God and friends and family.  As JungMin fought back laughter during his recitation, Suzy blinked back tears.

Vows said and rings exchanged, HyungJun handed JungMin a cord of three strands.  He held one end while Suzy began to braid the cord and HyunJoong stood to sing (Music).

 - "I leave you with one more thought," the minister said when the song was done:  "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.  I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride."  Claps and shouts were heard as Min tenderly took her lips, savoring the feel and taste of her strawberry lip gloss.  Suzy was bright red and JungMin was enjoying every minute.  The newlywed couple received the Girugi (geese) from her Mother and Ilana fluffed out Suzy's train one more time before Bride and Groom walked back down the aisle.  HyungJun took Ilana's arm and walked back down the aisle, wiping tears as they went.  Ilana happened to see Jihoo as she passed and smiled.  Slowly bride, groom, and the rest of the gang made their way back to the farmhouse where they all mobbed the couple with hugs, back-slapping, and congratulations.

 - "I'm going to get everyone ready for a group picture before we eat,"  HyungJun said before running out the door.

 - "That was daeback you two."  Ilana hugged the newlyweds.

 - "Since Maknae has to wait until his military service is done, how about picking a good guy to settle down with, deh?"  JungMin teased Ilana but looked at his Hyeong.

 - "Yah, leave them alone," HyunJoong came to the rescue.

 - "We just want you guys to be happy," Suzy said.

 - "Gomawo, Suzy-ah, but I am happy and so is Saengie, deh?"  Ilana smiled at YoungSaeng.

 - "We're ready for everyone", KyuJong announced.

There was plenty of smiles and laughter for the group photo.  It took several shots to get it right but the result was worth it.  Suzy and Min changed into Hanbok’s and greeted guests while they ate.

The guys, Ilana, and So YiHyun were all seated at a table together.

 - "Hold on guys, I'm going to say hi to Jihoo and Harabeoji."

 - "I'll go with you," KyuJong said.

YoungSaeng's eyes followed after her with a pained look on his face.  "She's going to say hi, you don't need to have that face," HyunJoong told his dongsaeng.  He was losing her and didn't have the right to stop her.

 - "Annyeong hasseyo, Harabeoji, Jihoo-ah," Ilana bowed to them both.

KyuJong also bowed.  "I wanted to come and say annyeong and kansamnida for taking such good care of our Ilana."

 - "Oppa..."  Ilana complained through clenched teeth.

 - "Anieyo, Uissa, it's not been easy."  Jihoo grinned at Ilana's mortification.

 - "Harabeoji, make them stop!"

 - "Ilana-yah Jeongmal yeppeoboneyo (you look very pretty); namja, don't you agree?"

 - "Deh, Harabeoji, she's lovely," Jihoo smiled sweetly at her, not unnoticed by KyuJong.  Ilana was uncomfortable with the attention.

 - "Nae dongsaeng can be yeppeo when she wants to be."

 - "Yah!"  Ilana playfully smacked Kyu.

 - "Young man, my Grandson called you Uissa, where are you practicing?”

 - "Nowhere, at the moment, I just arrived back in the country and my enlistment is up in July."

 - "If young man would like something to do until then, come visit my clinic, my assistant will put you to work."

 - "Kansamnida, I will.  But why don't Harabeoji and Uissa join our table, Harabeoji."

 - "Deh, come," Ilana pleaded.

 - "Anieyo, we wouldn't want to intrude; we'll be leaving after the meal anyway."  As did WooBin and JaeKyung, Suzy and JungMin decided on a western style wedding dance after the elders had left.

 - "Atch, Jihoo-ah, it will do you good to spend time with the young people."  Harabeoji was already standing, KyuJong rushed to help him.  Jihoo reluctantly stood as well.  He didn't know why he felt uncomfortable with Ilana's friends.  Well, one friend in particular.

 - "Now that Jihoo-ah is standing, I can give you a proper birthday hug."  Ilana hugged Jihoo, she was warm from the sun and it felt like it always did:  like she was always meant to be near him.  "I like your tie," she grinned up at him; he had worn the tie she had picked and the tie bar she gave him.

Things at the table were a little awkward between YoungSaeng and Jihoo, but KyuJong and HyunJoong kept the conversation running smoothly and HyungJun and So YiHyun were comic relief.

 - "Wau, Sunbae and Jihoo Uissa can be twins," Maknae said, amazed at the likeness...

 - "Well, I think all the men at this table should market their genes.  We can call it flower boy potion."  So YiHyun added.

 - "So YiHyun-ssi, does that go for me too," Harabeoji also joked.

 - "Greoumyo, Harabeoji!"  Everyone laughed at the joking.

JungMin and Suzy walked up to their table.  "Yah, are you guys having a party without us?"

 - "JungMin-ssi, will you give us some of your essence for our flower boy potion."

 - "Mianhaeyo, YiHyun Unnie, this flower boy is mine, essence and all."  Suzy's comment began the hysterical laughter and the guys banging the table all over again.

 - "Let's toast to the newlyweds!"  KyuJong said. 

 - "Gunbae!"

 - "Once the elders leave, the real party will start," JungMin said, causing him to be elbowed by his wife.  "No offense, Harabeoji," JungMin bowed.

 - "None taken; in fact, nae Grandson and I will be leaving soon.  We have some things to do before dinner."

 - "Kansamnida, Harabeoji, for coming," Suzy bowed.  "And Jihoo Uissanim for bringing him."

 - "Group picture!"  HyungJun called out.  He set the timer for five minutes and began to maneuvering everyone.  "Harabeoji and Jihoo Uissa stay there, Saengie Hyeong next to him, So YiHyun-ssi next to nae Hyeong, and Princess next to Harabeoji."

 - "Ilana can sit by me." If Maknae wanted YoungSaeng to sit with Dr. Jihoo, at least he wanted his Cinderella next to him.

 - "Gwenchana, Oppa," Ilana said.  "I want to sit with Harabeoji."  Ilana had already sat down.   The rest were left standing with bride and groom in the middle.

 - "Hana, dol, set...kimchi!"  HyungJun checked the picture.  "Aish, Saengie Hyeong and Jihoo Uissa didn't smile.  One more time."

 - "I'm afraid nae Grandson doesn't like taking pictures, HyungJun-ssi."

 - "Gwenchana, we've got tons of pictures of all of us smiling," YoungSaeng also tried getting out of it.

 - "One more!"  HyungJun set the timer again and got in place.  "Hana, dol, set...cheese!"  This time the two managed a slight smile.

Most of the elders had left, including Jihoo and his Grandfather.  Ilana and Harabeoji had shared a knowing smile prior to their departure.

For the rest of the guests, it was time to party.  HyungJun handed JungMin the wireless mic; once secured, JungMin led Suzy back to the dance floor.  Both had changed back into their western wedding attire.  YoungSaeng began on the keyboard and JungMin began to sing "Geurae soljikhi malhalge... (music)" and waltz around the floor with Suzy as they had at the Valentine's Day ball when he confessed.  Ilana and friends beamed at the couple.  Ilana's cry partner, HyungJun, was occupied with So YiHyun and taking pictures, KyuJong was next to her for moral support.

 - "When will I get to see nae dongsaeng in a wedding dress."

 - "Maknae will look stunning in wedding dress," Ilana dodged the subject.

 - "Yes, he will, but Maknae is not who I had in mind."

 - "Oppa..."

 - "Mariya (just saying)..."

 - "The song is over!" Ilana clapped with everyone else.  "Stations, everyone!"  The guys ran off to grab JungMin from the dance floor and YoungSaeng from the stage, Ilana took the 'Bride's' chair from their table and placed it in the middle of the dance floor.

 - "Unnie, what are you guys up to." Suzy asked.

 - "Amogotdo, anja," Ilana gripped Suzy's upper arms and maneuvered her to the chair.  The guys all had their wireless mic's on and music began to play.  "Do you know that you are... (music)," HyunJoong, slowly walked up to Suzy, then YoungSaeng with the next line, followed by HyungJun; she was completely surrounded by the time they sang the chorus.  Ilana manned the camera this time, the guys left room for her and the videographer to get good angle of Suzy laughing, crying and blushing.  The couple was left on the dance floor smooching cutely.  The music changed and HyunJoong called out:  "Let's get the party started!" (Music)  Ilana still had the camera and YoungSaeng took it from her and gave it to the videographer.  All the young people and young at heart rallied to HyunJoong's call and began to dance.

 - "I like to see you smile," YoungSaeng said.  "You're not wearing the necklace I gave you," he pouted.

 - "Oppa, I wear it every day.  I wore my pearls for the occasion."

 - "Arraso," he smiled.  "Sunbae said you've made a lot of new friends."

 - "Not a lot, you guys are still number one."

 - "Jeongmal?"

 - "Deh, jealous Oppa."

 - "Deh, don't forget it."

 - "Pabo."  Things were awkward between them but Ilana couldn't figure out why.  “Oppa, tell me about Lotte World, is it like Disneyland?"

 - "Much smaller but similar."

 - "It's been a long time since I've been to an amusement park."  Happy memories with her parents were overshadowed by dark and frightening times.  Ilana pushed the thought aside and smiled at YoungSaeng.  They didn't get much more talking in as HyunJoong was in energizer bunny Mode and followed ‘Let's party’ with ‘yes I will’ and ‘Gentleman’.  When he finally brought it down for a ballad (music) for his last song, Ilana was tired.  She just let YoungSaeng glide her around the dance floor.

 - "Nampyon," Suzy untangled herself from JungMin.  "Just wait right there."  She took off to get Ilana, leaving Min staring at her back.  "Mianhae Saengie Oppa, I need Unnie.  It's time."

 - "Oppa, I'll be right back."

YoungSaeng watched her go and walked over to the equally perplexed groom.  "What are they up to?"

 - "Mollah," JungMin shrugged as both girls went to the D.J.

Music off and Suzy with microphone in hand, she called everyone's attention.  "Nae nampyon and his chingu-duel are not the only ones that can sing.  Nampyon, eeliwa (come here), juseyo."

 - "Dude, she's already giving orders?"  HyunJoong teased as Suzy had used informal language.

JungMin walked to his wife amidst whistles, shouts and back slaps.  Ilana placed his chair next to him and Suzy pushed him down into it.  "Wanna be with you, never forget this..., (Music)" she sang and toyed with Min while he sat unable to move. The videographer and cameraman were already on the scene and Ilana ran back to the guys, laughing.

 - "That Suzy is scary," HyungJoong Said.  "I thought she was sweet and shy."

 - "Ha!  She's sweet but was only ever shy around you.  Does HyunJoong think, Min would have a chance if she was shy?"  Ilana asked.

 - "Sunbae doesn't know our Suzy like we do," KyuJong added.

 - "Wau!!"  HyunJoong whistled as Suzy leaned in close to JungMin's ear; JungMin grabbed her waist and sat her down on his lap.  After toying with his hair and teased his tie, she got back up again.

At the songs end, she gave him a chaste kiss on the lips, but he did not let her get away.  He showed no mercy as he took her lips one by one them until she opened for him, heedless of the cheers and whistles.

Harabeoji had been observing his Grandson for some time.  There had been a slight smile on his face for the past few minutes, despite the sour face he wore during the wedding.  "Suzy-ssi made a yeppeun (beautiful) sinbu (bride)."

 - "Deh, Harabeoji," Jihoo schooled his face and studied the menu carefully.

 - "Ilana will look equally yeppeun on her wedding day."  Jihoo had just decided to drink from his water glass; his throat seemed to close as he began to choke.

 - "Atch, you shouldn't drink so fast, we have plenty of time before the concert starts."  He had told Jihoo they would be going to Lee Se-Young's Violin Recital at the Seoul Arts Center.

 - "Why did you say Ilana-ssi would be yeppeun as a bride?"

 - "Wasn't the young man at the airport her namja chingu?  He didn't take to kindly to your presence today."

 - "Anieyo, Harabeoji, I believe they are only chingu."

Harabeoji enjoyed watching his Grandson as he made a bad attempt to hide his discomposure at the mention of another man in his admin's life.  "Ah, he'd be a pabo to let such a sweet and special Agassi go."

 - "Oh, deh Harabeoji, I'm sure Ilana-ssi will make the right decision of whom and when she'll marry."

 - "Jihoo-ah, why don't you find out who this young man is.  If he is only chingu, make her nae granddaughter."  He'd never seen his Grandson's eyes get so round.

 - "Harabeoji, it's not so easy.  Ilana should marry because she is truly in love and is loved and desired back."

 - "Tch, if you weren't so dry and showed your heart more often, you'd make her fall in love with you.  Coming with her on this trip was a good start, it showed you care."

 - "Harabeoji, that was nothing more than a few phone calls to re-arrange appointments."

 - "Aigoo, pabo, it's not what you did, it's that you did it."

Jihoo was saved from further discussion as the waiter had come to take their orders.

The evening continued with more dancing and nibbling on fruit and pastries.  The time flew by as they danced mostly in a group, although occasionally YoungSaeng let Ilana dance with KyuJong or HyunJoong.  Thankfully, Suzy had single female cousins to help rotate the partners for slow dancing.  It was almost eight all too soon and Ilana really did feel like Cinderella.  Except instead of going back to rags, she'd be heading to another ball.

HyunJoong was the first to spot JaeKyung.  "Ha JaeKyung-ssi, what brings you here?"

 - "I came for Ilana.  I'd ask HyunJoong-ssi the same question, but I remember you have chingu in common."

 - "Unnie!"  Ilana spotted JaeKyung.  YoungSaeng followed possessively, hand in hers, unwilling to let go so soon.  This did not escape JaeKyung's notice.  "Is it time already?"

 - "It's a little early but you weren't picking up your phone."

 - "Mianhae, it's in my purse and I haven't been at my seat; someone wouldn't let me sit all evening," Ilana looked up at YoungSaeng.

 - "I waited three months to dance with you," he pouted.

Ilana pinched his cheek.  "Jealous, Oppa.  My bag is packed, Unnie, I just have to get it."

 - "I'll get it for you," Suzy's cousin Min Young ran off to the house.

 - "Congratulations Suzy, you look beautiful," JungMin and Suzy had come to see what all the commotion was about.

 - "She does," JungMin agreed, eyeing his wife appreciatively.

 - "I think your nampyon can't wait for the party to be over.  These people will dance all night if you let them, as long as there is soju they won't notice you're gone."

 - "I like the way Agassi thinks."  JungMin joked, earning him a smack from his wife.

 - "Ha JaeKyung inmnida."

 - "Park JungMin inmnida…aren't you..."  JungMin liked to read the society pages and now he matched her name to her face.

 - "Deh, but right now, I’m just JaeKyung."

Min Young had returned with the bag and Ilana said goodnight to everyone.  YoungSaeng hugged Ilana tight.  "Oppa, I'll see you tomorrow."

 - "Ara," he sulked.  Ilana smiled at the cute otter face.

 - "Ilana-yah, I'll see you for dinner before you leave," HyunJoong reminded.

 - "Arraseo, I'm looking forward to it."

Once JaeKyung's car was out of sight, HyunJoong threw an arm around YoungSaeng's shoulder.  "You'll see her tomorrow, kaja, I'm sure one of Suzy's cousins will dance with you."

In the car, on the way back to Seoul, Ilana freshened up her make-up and thanks to a portable curling iron, she was able to fix any curls that hadn't survived all the dancing.  "There, I'll just spritz some perfume when we get to the foundation.  How do I look?"

 - "Perfect, I think a certain Doctor won't be able to keep his eyes off you."

 - "Unnie, stop, I'm sure Dr. Jihoo has prettier girls to look at."

 - "Anieyo, he doesn't."  She smiled mischievously to Ilana, who just shook her head.   "Greoun, who was the guy holding your hand?"

 - "That's Heo YoungSaeng; he's my first best friend and my jealous Oppa, who likes to monopolize my attention."

 - "Oh, I thought he was a namja chingu."

 - "Anieyo, I don't need a boyfriend, I'm comfortable just having friends."

 - "We'll see about that...," Not with OIBJ task force on the job.

Harabeoji and Jihoo sat in their box seats and were about twenty minutes into the program when Harabeoji's phone vibrated in his jacket pocket.  He signaled to Jihoo that he needed to take the call.

 - "Aigoo!  Have the police been called? - I see, my Grandson and I will be there immediately."

Jihoo thought his Grandfather was taking too long.  The call must have been urgent for him to have taken it.  He decided to see what was wrong.

Harabeoji was just headed back to find Jihoo when he saw him in the hall.  "Ah, Jihoo-ah,” Harabeoji looked very concerned.

 - "Gwenchanayo?"

 - "Mianhae child, we must leave, there's been a break-in at the conservatory."

 - "Moreugesseumnida (I don't understand), our security rivals that of the Blue House."

 - "It's an insider; he's locked himself in one of the salons and is threatening to kill himself."

 - "Jeongmal?  Have the police been called?"

 - "Deh, but he wants to speak with one of us."

 - "Kajayo, it won't take us longer than fifteen minutes to get there."

The head security guard didn't make the call until Ilana and JaeKyung walked in the door.  All the F4 had their drivers bring them and leave, except for JaeKayung that had to travel outside of Seoul to pick up Ilana.  A Security guard was waiting for them at a side door and he took JaeKyung's car to a nearby street.

The room was decorated with white and black paper lanterns, balloons and hanging music notes everywhere.  There was a trap above the door holding balloons and confetti ready to shower the guest of honor.

 - "Wau!!!"  Ilana marveled at all the decorations.  She placed her gift on the table.  "This is daeback!!!  He'll be so touched by all this.  Mianhaeyo, I wasn't able to help.  At least the namja could help."

 - "Anieyo, Ilana-ssi gave us the excuse," JanDi said.  "You should've seen nampyon's face when he found out we weren't hiring a professional to decorate."  Ilana laughed along with the rest of the girls.

 - "Gu JunPyo-ssi, this is better than a professional."

 - "Greomyo."

 - "Yah, stop with the formal talk," JaeKyung said.  "Ilana-yah is practically family."

 - "Deh," Gaeul and JanDi chimed in with hugs and laughter.

 - "Annyeong hasseyo, he's in the building," the two-way radio announced.

 - "Station's everyone!"  WooBin said directing everyone.

Ilana and JanDi ran to the door trap, Gaeul to the lights, So YiJeong to his laptop that controlled the spotlight and the lanterns, and JaeKyung and JunPyo readied the cake.

Harabeoji and Jihoo spent a few minutes going over the incident with the police chief that JunPyo had hired for the evening and their head of security.  The culprit, Jihoo was told, scaled the wall to a second-story room that was seldom used.  He confronted a security guard using a knife and told him to call the owners or he'd kill himself.  He also threatened to call the news office and advise them of a suicide in the conservatory building.

 - "I'll handle this Harabeoji, stay with the security.  Police chief, come with me, juseyo."

 - "Deh, Jihoo Uissa."

They arrived at the Salon outer door; it was dark through the small windows.  "Annyeong hasseyo, ireum eun Yoon Jihoo Inmida; Ajussi needed to speak to me?"

 - "Come in, Jaebal," WooBin said through the voice changer on the computer.  "Jeongmal, I won't hurt anyone but I will kill myself if Jihoo-ssi refuses to come in.  I will alert the media that I plan to kill myself."

 - "Waeyo?"

 - "Come in alone and I'll tell you."  The police chief was trying to pull Jihoo back. Jihoo pulled out of his grip and proceeded through the first set of doors.

Mianhae my dears, I had to break my two rules always finish the day and avoid cliffhangers.  If I would've finished Jihoo's party you would have had a 20-page chapter.  You've been most forgiving for the length of these chapters but I don't want to push my luck.  I changed up Suzy and Min's wedding a little, I hope you like it.  I didn't want to make it like WooBin & JaeKyung's. For a refresher on some of the Korean Wedding traditions, visit my blog:  http://www.asianfanfics.com/blog/view/916903 .  I hope you enjoy, this chapter has a lot of music, so make sure to listen and let me know what you think.  I am looking forward to your comments.