Chapter 4

Yuri felt her heart clench as warm tears rolled down her face unknowingly. Why such a coincidence? It was him again. Out of all the people in the world, it just had to be him. The one man whom she felt so comfortable with, yet wanted to run away from.

“Yuri.” Mrs. Kwon nudged her daughter gently, breaking the trance.

Yuri was startled a little but snapped back to reality. She glanced back at her mother who motioned her to greet Mrs. Kim. She lowered her head down slightly, “Good morning, Mrs. Kim.” Her voice trembled slightly. Mrs. Kim smiled kindly & tilted Yuri’s face up by the chin, “Beautiful indeed but I see misery in your eyes. Is there something the matter, dear?”

Yuri pressed her pale pink plump lips together & shook her head, taking a quick glance at Jaejoong who had his eyes fixated on her the whole time.

He couldn’t believe it. He couldn’t believe he had forgotten about the woman he had intended to search for & now, here she is, standing before him. He could tell through the look in her eyes that she was forced into this like him. Though joy & a sense of relief flickered within his heart knowing she was the woman he was to marry. After all, he did cause her miscarriage & wanted to make up for it. There was something inexplicable about her that always made him want to pull her into his embrace. It was like she needed someone’s comfort & he was so certain he had be the one to give her just that.

“Perhaps we should get this over & done with?” Mrs. Kwon insisted.

Both, Yuri & Jaejoong took their seats & listened silently as to what the man had to say. The papers were passed to them & within five seconds, were signed.

“Congratulations, Mr & Mrs. Kim. I wish you both the best in life.” The man felicitated, extending his hand out for a handshake then handed them their marriage certificate.

They both stood up from their chairs & made their way to where their mother’s sat.

“Will Yuri be moving in with us?” Mrs. Kim inquired.

Before Mrs. Kwon could utter a word, Jaejoong wrapped his arm around Yuri’s slim waist, making her jump slightly, “Of course she will be. We are married now, you can’t expect us to live separately.”

Yuri’s brows furrowed. Where was all of this coming from? During the whole ordeal, he didn’t seem all too enthusiastic but now...

“We will go get your things & then we can go to my house.”

Yuri shook her head, “No, I don’t want to move in with you!” She protested.

Mrs. Kwon pinched Yuri’s back, “You stubborn child, take back what you said this instant.”

Yuri stared at her mother defiantly.

“Fool.” Mrs. Kwon said, through gritted teeth, “Ah, well, I guess she’s just finding it difficult to part from me but she will be moving in with you, I will make sure of it.” She eyed Yuri viciously with that last comment. Jaejoong knew something was wrong. He was uncomfortable with the way her mother was treating her & is determined to bring Yuri to his place. She did lack love, it was obvious.

Mrs. Kwon had forced Yuri to go with Jaejoong while she went home & ordered the maids to pack her belongings for her. It would be sent to her later on.

She sat in the car peacefully as they drove through the driveway. The place wasn’t as majestic as hers but not shabby either. It was a delightful double storey cement rendered home, painted musky white. The car came to a stop & Jaejoong went to open the door for his mother & wife.

As soon as they entered, a slim, attractive woman dressed in a flimsy number came running towards Jaejoong. She nearly knocked him over by the impact of her embrace.

“Sooyoung, what are you doing here?” Jaejoong asked, pulling away uneasily.

Sooyoung gave Jaejoong a devious smile, “Just dropping by to.” She glanced over at Yuri, “Check out your wife.” She eyed her up & down in disgusts. She was more ravishing than she had expected her to be. Envious, she pulled Yuri a look of distaste & smiled at Jaejoong, “Remember our promise, Jaejoong Oppa? I’m the only one in your heart. You said I could come by anytime, even though you are married.” She pressed her body harder into his & wrapped her arms around his neck.

“I think I’m going to puke.” Yuri muttered, underneath her breath & withdrew herself away from the disturbing scene.

Mrs. Kim gave Jaejoong an adamant glare & followed after Yuri.

“Sooyoung, you shouldn’t be acting like this.