Tuesday Mornings

This is just short and all I can come up with caffeine induced brain...

I am not a morning person. I usually stay late at night due to photo shoots and filming. When I have free time I will keep in touch with friends which would mean drinking and clubbing. Very seldom will I wake up early on my own free will. I have to be bodily moved and alarm clocks won’t work. After all I am the sleeping God. But all of these changed because of you.

     
After our show ended, we agreed to meet every Tuesday at 8am in a café near your place. At first, I asked you why it has to be that early. I know you chose Tuesday to commemorate our filming days. Just like what I told you in Mt Halla, Tuesday will always be empty without you. I asked you if we can move it in the afternoon but you refused. You simply said, take it or leave it. Guess I don’t have any other choice right.

The first meeting- the 1^st Tuesday after the show ended was a little awkward.  I arrived at exactly 8am, still sleepy but you were already there. You were sitting on the far most part of the café, reading news paper while sipping coffee. You didn’t notice me and you were a little bit startled when you saw me standing beside you. I asked why you are only drinking coffee, and you said you were waiting for me so I ordered heavy breakfast for us. It was really fun and the feeling of being married to you came back while were eating breakfast. And ever since then I know I will always look forward to Tuesday.

It’s inevitable for us not to have schedules on Tuesdays. But every time we do, we still make it a point to drop by at the café. We would send message to each other. We will meet even just for ten minutes. I remember one time, when my flight was delayed. Plane was supposed to arrive 6am but due to a storm, we were able to touch down at around 7:30 am. I rushed out of the airport, left all my bags with my manager and just took a cab to meet you. I wasn’t able to inform you that I’ll be late since my phone got lost. I was rushing the driver because I know that you were already waiting for me. As soon as the cab stopped I run towards the café.  I looked for you at the same spot and there you were. The sunlight streaming down on your beautiful face.  You were facing the window and I can see your worried expression.  And as I stare at you I knew right there and then that I’m in love- madly in love.  I walked towards you and when I met your eyes, I saw tears falling down from them. You ran towards me and hugged me so tight. You were mumbling as you hugged me “I’m so worried about you. I thought something bad happened to you”.  The only words I can utter coz I’m also fighting back my tears were “Sorry, I’m so sorry. I’m here now." 

The Tuesday meet up is the most constant thing in our life , although we also see each other on other days. The people from the shop already knew us. Our spot is always reserved. Even if we get into silly fights, we would still go and meet each other. We will just sit and stare at each other not talking at all.  After a while, we’ll just laugh at ourselves and sort things out.Or when everything's okay, will be there talking non stop for hours. Rain or shine, during busy days or free times were always there- no fail.

But today is a special Tuesday. Today marked the 2^nd year of first Tuesday meetings. While I’m driving at this ungodly hour- well its only 6am, I am thinking of you. Good thing the flight from Japan back to Korea was not delayed or else I wouldn’t know what to do. I have requested the shop not to accept any other customers and rented the whole place. I have asked your friends to be there at around 9am. Today I will propose to you.  I want begin spending every Tuesday’s of my life with no one but you. Well not only Tuesday but the rest of the days and as your official husband. I want to start and end my every day by seeing your beautiful face. It may seem to be too assuming inviting your friends over when I still don’t know your answer, right? But I know you and I know in my heart that you will say yes. Besides, would you want to spend Tuesdays with anyone else? I guess not Buin. So just wait for me in there just like the first time- Tuesday at 8am.

 

At the Mall

  My fave place in malls are the home sections. I love checking out new decors, furniture and carpets, dreaming to buy them for my own home.

At the mall

It was just an ordinary day in Seoul. The malls are not so packed with people since it’s a weekday. Most people are at work. It was actually a boring afternoon for the sales people when suddenly an unexpected pair appeared and cause commotion. It was the first time to see them together but what shocked the crowd all the more is when they go directly to the Home Section.

 

“It’s the Ssangchu couple...”  Most of them whispered.

Yuri, the sales manager wasn’t able to react immediate when she was approached by no other than – Hwangbo.

“Hi! Good afternoon, Miss. Can you help us out in choosing the best bed linens?” Hwangbo asked.

Still in shock she just nodded her head and asks them what specific designs they were looking for.

Hwangbo said, that she want it a little oriental but then Hyunjoong told her to get something more fun - like a psychedelic or those in animal prints. Hwangbo shook her head vigorously and advise him that they will just have to compromise. Yuri presented them one of the newest designs. The design was just simple. It has silver and black base and a white tree print in the middle. Leaves falling from the tree completed the whole design. 

“I like it. It’s elegant. It’s not so boring but not so girly. Is this ok with you, Jagiya?” Hyunjoong asked.

“I like the tree print. I like it too. We’ll get this one, Miss” she replied and handed the set to the waiting salesclerk.

The two continued looking around the section and the Hwangbo asked Yuri to lead them to the towels and bath section. This time the choice was too easy for the couple. They chose 5 towels in dark blue and 5 in lilac. They also chose 5 bathrobes of the same colors.

“Where to now?” Hyunjoong asked.

“We need starter sets, yeobo”. Hwangbo answered.

Yuri still stunned on the terms of endearment this couple was uttering, lead them to the dinnerware section.

“I love something a little dainty, ok?” she declared and looked around the area. She saw a set of Correlle with cherry blossom design. She instantly fell in love with it.

“I want this one, shillang, please?” This is nice for family gatherings”. She told Hyunjoong while looking at him with puppy eyes.

“Ok, you can get that but I want another set. This time what we can use when the boys visit. You know that they wouldn’t fit that design”. He said.

“Ok, you can choose another set.” She answered back with a smile.

Hyunjoong was so excited and in just a minute he was able to pick a set of black Luminarc with purple and blue stripes. He showed it to Hwangbo and she just agreed. He hugged her and then they move to the kitchen sets.

“I will leave this all up to you. Go ahead and get all the things you like” and he stand besides the rack.

She bought a lot of kitchen utensils, set of pots and pans, serving dishes and all that. She was so happy and ecstatic while choosing all that she will need. Hyunjoong was just looking at her, smiling at how she can be so engrossed with the kitchen tools. After 30 minutes, the woman declared that she has everything she needs.

With two big push carts, the couple headed to the appliance section. Hyunjoong ran towards the entertainment system while Hwangbo was just walking besides Yuri.

“C’mon’ Buin. Look at this. I want this one.” He said while eyeing the 72inch plasma TV. 

“But where are we going to put this? Didn’t you asked somebody to install a complete set for our entertainment room? She asked.

“Well, we can just put this in our room or the baby’s room?” he said in a sneaky way.

“We are not going to put that in our room. Bedrooms are supposed to be a place where we can relax. Moreover no TV on the children’s room too. “She answered.

“But it’s a great deal, should we let this pass?” he rebuts.

“Ok, ok, you can get that and we’ll just put that in one of the guest room” She said.

“Thank you Buin, I know you won’t regret it”. And he kissed her cheeks this time.

The two looked around some more and bought more appliances. They got new vacuum cleaner and a new washing machine. All will be delivered in about 3 days.

After almost two hours, the couple head out to the cashier to pay for everything. The cashier was so stunned as Hyunjoong hands her his credit card.

“Are you paying for all of this, Mr Kim?” she asked the man who’s looking around for his girlfriend.

“Yes, Miss. “he simply replied.

“It seems you’re moving in a new place.” She again said.

“Yes, we are moving to our new home.” He answered with a smile.

“ Oh! You are? Really? Are you and your group mates together in one place now?” she again enquired.

“ Ani, we are.” He replied as Hwangbo gets near to him.

“You and Hwangbo Hye Jung? Together?” she stuttered.

“Yes we are.” Hwangbo confirmed with a smile.

 

“We just got married yesterday so we need this in our new place.” Hyunjoong told the clerk and showed her his ring as well as Hwangbo’s.

Yuri, who kept quiet all this time, hugged Hwangbo in pure delight. Although a little bit surprised Hwangbo just hugged her back.

“ Unnie,Im so happy for you. I’am a ssangchu couple fan. I’m so glad to know that you two ended up together”. She told Hwangbo.

Hwangbo thanked her and smiled at her.

“Hyun joong and I got married secretly yesterday. Well, it’s not gonna be a secret anymore since we’re here now right?” She explained to Yuri.

“I was actually thinking a while ago why you have to buy all these things together. I ‘am really happy for you Unnie and Hyunjoong”. She said to the couple.

“Considering that she agreed to marry me, this is not a lot. It’s actually a bargain. I hit the jackpot when she became my wife” Hyunjoong simply said.

“ Shillang , we are both lucky to find each other, ok? Hwangbo replied and just hug him.

“Yuri, we are going to leave now. Thanks for the help earlier.” Hwangbo bid her goodbye.

Yuri helped them in picking their packages when all off a sudden, Hyunjoong blurted.

“Buin, we can’t leave yet. We forgot the most important thing”.

“ Shillang, we already have everything here. What else did we forgot?” she asked.

“Buin,your lingerie!. We forgot to buy one. Why did we forgot” Hyunjoong replied a little annoyed.

“ Hahaha! Shillang, no need to bother with that. I have a surprise for you at home.” Hwangbo answered with a sleazy look.

“If that’s the case, then we better hurry up Buin. Let’s go!” Hyunjoong exclaimed.

Yuri just laughed at the antics of the couple. She bid them goodbye and the newly wed left the mall- hand in hand.