The Surprise

Somebody Else

The Running Man staffs were all surprised to see the latest announcement about the royal family on national television. Ji Suk Jin, Yoo Jae Suk, Ha Ha, Gary, and Lee Kwang Soo were all shocked that the sole female member of their show is now the soon-to-be Crown Princess of the country. More importantly, they were so surprised that Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji Hyo aren't really an item. They all felt betrayed except Lee Kwang Soo. "I knew it." Jae Suk commented upon hearing the revelation. "It's making me mad and sad at the same time." he added to which all the members and staffs find the same.

Song Ji Hyo couldn't believe that the man she loved for seven years would really do what he just did. He announced to the public that he is really dating her for seven years now, that Kim Jong Kook has been asked to play the role of a fake boyfriend to divert the royal issue, that there was never something between Kim Jong Kook and her, that he's sorry to Yoon Eun Hye for not reciprocating her feelings, and that he's so sorry to her that she has to go through a lot of things because he's just a young prince who can't really fix such things. 

Kim Jong Kook saw the announcement that was made, and a tear fell from his eye all of a sudden. Yoo Chun offered him a bottle of mineral water, but he refused to accept it. "Are you still wishing for me to die?" he asked wondering if the water is poisoned or not. "How can I kill you twice if by now I can see that you're dying seeing that thing on TV?" asked Yoo Chun to which he smiled a little. "It's a pity to work like this, isn't it?" he asked the bodyguard who had replaced him. "It's a pity, but you know that we can't do anything..." said Yoo Chun as he added, "...because it's our duty." 

The King and the older Crown Prince, whose names are both Joo Jin Mo, sighed as the Joo Ji Hoon spoke his heart out. They were against Song Ji Hyo at first, but seeing how dedicated the young prince is to her, they have finally agreed. "Why didn't we allow him that soon?" Jin Mo asked his King father. "What's with that question?" asked the King. "Looking at that woman, I can see that her feelings have changed towards the prince." he answered. "We aren't the ones to blame. If there's to blame, that's your brother. He should have fought for her in the first place." said the King who gave his son and his son's girlfriend a straight look.

Because she was standing still outside the car, Ji Hoon went down the stairs to come near her. They are now standing face to face as she told him, "I guess we need to talk." She shook her head after and said, "I think we really have to talk." Ji Hoon shook his head as he smiled at her acting as if he didn't hear anything. His face came close to her, and she knows Ji Hoon will be kissing her. She was about to avoid the kiss, but Ji Hoon was quick enough to hold her chin and kissed her in the lips in front of the million cameras. 

The world stopped for the citizen of Seoul. A lot of people have been very surprised for today's event. Just months ago, the young prince announced to the whole world that Ji Hyo wasn't his woman, and the people of South Korea have started to like and to love the fake couple of Kim Jong Kook and Song Ji Hyo. And now, the actress/the variety-show star that they like will be like a star that would be very hard to reach. "Please turn it off." requested Kim Jong Kook who couldn't take what he's seeing on the video anymore.

Yoo Chun asked Seung Hun to release Jong Kook. "I'm sorry that you were treated like that. It was an order we just can't ignore. I hope you understand." apologized Yoo Chun to the blank Jong Kook. Both Yoo Chun and Seung Heun stepped out of the car when the show has been done. Ji Hyo has been taken by the royal guards and was asked to stay inside the palace. Jong Kook stepped out of the car a minute later, and went ahead to their filming location. Ji Hyo and him were supposed to go to the venue together, but things got caught all of a sudden.

The five members of Running Man looked at him with pity in their eyes. He was thankful that they weren't that mad at him. He bowed at them for a long time as apologized million times. Kwang Soo didn't hide the tears that were trying to run down from his face when he saw the muscular man's pitiful state. He went forward to assist him and said, "Hyung, we are here for you no matter what happens." Jae Suk and Suk Jin offered him an understanding smile as the oldest man said, "You must be having a tough day today. We can just reschedule the filming."

Kim Jong Kook shook his head as he said, "What's the use of rescheduling? We can still do it." He said firmly, but his voice obviously cracked. "Ya! I was totally mad that you acted in front of us before --- " blurted Jae Suk. "But I was able to forgive you, so please do not act in front of us again. If you're mad, show it. If you're sad, show it. We won't take it against you, nor against Ji Hyo-ssi." added Jae Suk. He smiled at them and bowed deeply for the second time, "I'm really thankful for all of you. Thank you so much." he said as he raised his head again. 

The Running Man members have started packing up because they won't be able to film their theme today for the guests and Song Ji Hyo have not arrived yet. The five Running Man members are still consoling Jong Kook when they saw cars approaching. "The guests are here!The guests are here!" one of the staffs yelled. "What shall we do? We didn't see this coming." asked Ha Ha to all of the members as they saw the young prince Joo Ji Hoon and the woman whom his hand is on her waist slowly and elegantly approaching. "Ji Hyo-ssi!" yelled all except for the muscular man Kim Jong Kook, who has Song Ji Hyo's sad eyes, locked on.

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zeroeightwentyone #1
@franz_zhang - Thank you, thank you, thank you! Hope you can continue reading my stories. ^^
zeroeightwentyone #2
@spadenoace - Hello there! This one might have come too late, but I still want to say thanks for your comments and suggestion. Didn't know my reply to einsara was doubled. Hope you can read the other stories, too. Thank you. :)
franz_zhang #3
Chapter 37: I really love this story, u r jjang authornim.... ::)
zeroeightwentyone #4
@einsara - I feel so overwhelmed seeing you commenting on my stories. It is very warm. Thank you so much for always reading and commenting. Glad that you found this one awesome. I hope you'll also support the remaining stories that I'll be updating in the future. Thanks again. :)
zeroeightwentyone #5
@einsara - I feel so overwhelmed seeing you commenting on my stories. It is very warm. Thank you so much for always reading and commenting. Glad that you found this one awesome. I hope you'll also support the remaining stories that I'll be updating in the future. Thanks again. :)
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372 streak #6
Chapter 37: thank you for writing this story..this is the first time i read it...this story was awesome...love it so much...hope u can write more story like this...thank you again
zeroeightwentyone #7
@kyungyi - I won't beat up just because you're that frank with your thoughts. I'll be welcoming you with open arms more. Kkk!`Don't worry, next time, you'll see the dialogues better. Thank you. ^^ I hope your question in regard to the eighth chapter was already answered. Thank you for reading and commenting. :)
spadenoace #8
Chapter 8: Ooh glad to see that consequences have been taken for Joong Ki's actions- although omg a live broadcast? How are they going to edit the footage down to the hour long episode etc?
spadenoace #9
Chapter 7: I like that the plot is moving semi-fast, I mean short chapters and all and you have the two fake couple causally enjoying a meal and complimenting each other (d'aww)
Just a few things though! You'd think beating up a guest? would be a more serious problem and also I feel like it would be a little easier to read if you started a new paragraph every time a different person is speaking, because I got their lines confused a couple times (and it just is easier to read spaced out more ^^;)
zeroeightwentyone #10
@Mithani - Ji Hoon's character is really something here, isn't it? Hihi. I'm happy that you liked this fan fiction. Hope you can read the next fan fictions, too. Thank you for reading and commenting. :)