Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 10:13 AM
Chapter 28: ConflictsSuggested song/music: Wrong Number - DBSK
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf_tbKmegZM)
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“Will you stop being so willful for once?” Yoochun snapped. Ye Seul glared at him with her mouth slightly open. No one has ever talked to her in such a manner before in the whole of her life. Willfulness? He’s saying that it is willfulness that make him hate Junsu so much for hurting her one and only friend? “You say I’m willful? I’ll show you what being willful really is. Park Yoochun, the engagement between us is off.”
“I’m home!” Junsu yelled loudly once he stepped into the familiar mansion - the Kim mansion. A few dozen servants rushed out to welcome him, and in the middle of the little army was one Junsu wanted to meet most. “Mr Kang!” Junsu went over and gave him a big hug. However, the merry atmosphere died down immediately when his parents came down with Chloe trailing behind them. “Kim Junsu, what do you mean by this?”
“Ri Innie, can Hankyung come in?” Ri In stood up from her desk and went over to open the door for her stepbrother. Hankyung popped out from behind the door with a packet of… “Grilled duck butt!” Ri In smiled delightedly and snatched the bag over. Tearing open the bag, she stuffed a piece into Hankyung’s mouth before biting into one herself. “Good stuff… I heard butts are nourishing and good for complexion…” Ri In said in between her chewing. Hankyung laughed and ruffled her hair. “Chew and swallow your food before your talk.” Ri In nodded her head obediently and focused instead on eating her supper. “Ri In…” Hankyung called suddenly. Turning her head in Hankyung’s direction, she looked at him with questioning eyes. Hankyung sighed before pulling the bag away from Ri In and replacing it on the table. “Ri In, aren’t you going to contact Junsu and tell him about what has happened?”
Ye Seul slumped onto the armchair when Yoochun left without uttering a word. She was hoping he would say something to salvage the relationship. ‘Guess I was wrong… we shouldn’t have started in the first place. We’re just not meant to be together.’ the tears she has been keeping back for the seven months seemed to have erupted all at once. Much as she hated it, she couldn’t stop the tears from falling. Wiping her face furiously, she only caused more tears to fall. Miss Chu who has been watching the pair from a distance can only watch, but is unable to go up to Ye Seul to comfort her. She has been Ye Seul’s attendant ever since she was young, and Ye Seul never liked anyone to see her crying. She’s a strong girl who needs protection…
“Mom, you haven’t even interacted with Chloe!” Junsu argued agitatedly. “Don’t you understand? She is the one I need most!”
“All I know is that we can’t even interact because of the language barrier. Initially, your arranged marriage is supposed to remain a secret until you’ve graduated. Seems like you’ll have to meet your bride-to-be as soon as possible.” Mrs Kim sighed. “You could’ve focused on your studies and career, but you just had to force us to get you married and settled down.”
“How can you decide who I marry? This is my life! What if the person turns out to be a gold-digger who is just after status, reputation, and money? Plus, you didn’t even give Chloe a chance!” Junsu practically yelled.
“What has been decided, has been decided. Nothing you say will change anything. You can forget about your worries, because the opposite party is from a well-to-do family herself.” Mr Kim stood up and walked over to Chloe. “Goodbye.” he said simply in English. Chloe smiled brilliantly, thinking that he has accepted her. Mrs Kim shook her head and followed her husband out of the room, leaving Chloe confused.
“Do you know he’s back in Seoul?” Ri In smiled at Hankyung. “And he is my temporarily assistant at the modeling agency.”
“What?!” Hankyung jumped up. “You’re kidding me, right?”
Ri In smiled and shook her head. Hankyung grabbed her by her shoulders and turned her whole body towards himself. “You-”
“I do not wish to discuss further about him. Tell me about Hee Bon instead! How are you guys getting along with your wedding preparations?” Hankyung sighed. He knew he won’t be able to get anything else out of Ri In. Picking up a piece of grilled duck butt, he started to tell Ri In about the preparations over supper.
“Junsu, your parents don’t like me, am I right?” Chloe appeared upset.
“No, they’re just not used to you. There’s a language barrier, and they’re saying you have different hair colour from them. They’re surprised.” Junsu caught the tear rolling down her cheek with his finger. “It’s not worth wasting your tears over such trivial affairs. I’ll send you to the hotel, okay?” Junsu held Chloe’s hand tenderly and brought it to his lips. The corners of her lips went up slightly. Standing and watching the two at the side, Mr Kang felt disappointment. The Kim family is a traditional family. Junsu’s marriage would be planned by his parents, and he should make no objections. They would never accept a westerner. He didn’t think Young Master would actually attempt to challenge the traditions of the family. Wanting to show his disappointment in Junsu and dislike for Chloe, Mr Kang stormed off without biding Chloe goodbye.
Drowning a cup of strong liquor, Yoochun slammed the empty glass on the countertop. “It is not that I want to force you into forgiving Junsu. I just want you to understand that it isn’t his fault Li Yin died. He isn’t the one who pushed Li Yin onto the road, nor is he the one who ran her over. Can’t you just understand that?” Yoochun sprawled across the countertop and waved at the bartender, signaling for another glass. “It’s over now, isn’t it?”
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