Somewhere Over the Rainbow

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Chapter 8

“It’s nice to see you again, Atty. Park.” He greeted the man in front and let his arm rest on Hyejung’s shoulder.


“Good afternoon, Hyunjoong-ssi. I hope you’re having a great time here in Choi Estate.” Park Myungsoo greeted back.

“Oh, we are having fun. We haven’t checked the entire estate but we’ll try to finish it by tomorrow.” Hyunjoong replied.

“So will this mean that you have accepted Choi estate and shares in Choi Gallery?” Myungsoo enquired.

“Nothing’s concrete yet, Atty Park and Hyunjoong and I would like to check things first. We will let you know once we come up with firm decision.” Hyejung answered.

“Buin and I decided to see the estate, then maybe after we can also visit Choi Gallery. We don’t want to make a hasty decision.”Hyunjoong added.

“That’s okay. Just let me know when you two are free so I can introduce you to the staff of Choi Gallery.” The lawyer offered.

“We’ll just fix our schedule then we’ll let you know. By the way Atty.Park, do you have any other appointment? Can you stay till dinner?” Hyejung enquired.

Silently, Hyunjoong was wishing that the lawyer would say no but he just kept a smile plastered on his face.

“If it’s not gonna be an inconvenient for both of you, then I’d be happy to stay. Anyway, I also need to talk to Butler Sol.” Myungsoo replied.

“Okay, then its settled. “ Hyejung confirmed and Hyunjoong just nodded.

“I’ll just head to the main house and talk to Butler Sol. I’ll wait for you there.” Then the lawyer stood up, bowed to the couple and went his way to the main house.

“Buin, here.” And Hyunjoong feed the small macaroons to Hyejung. Hyejung was surprised but she accepted the food he offered.

“Hyunjoong-ah, can I ask you something?” She enquired.

“Yeah, sure.” He replied while munching macaroons.

“I’m just not so used with this side of you. I mean, when we were together in “We got Married”, you were never like this. Why the change?" Hyejung explained.

“But I played Falling Slowly for you; I folded paper cranes. I plucked a star for you.” Hyunjoong countered.

“You were never this touchy Hyunjoong-ah. You were indifferent and there were times when I felt that you treated me like a stranger and not a wife.” Hyejung replied.

“Was I really that bad?” He asked with a sigh.

“That’s not what I’m trying to point out. I’m just a little bit confused with the way you are right now." She clarified.

“And you don’t like it? Am I too much for you now?” he asked again.

“No, I mean I’m not used to this but it doesn’t mean that I don’t like it." Hyejung countered.

“Then let it be. Let’s just enjoy our time together." Hyunjoong stated with a smile. Then he again fed her another macaroon so Hyejung just let the issue rest.

After almost an hour of swimming, the couple decided to head back to the main house. It’s also starting to get dark and temperature dropped. Hyejung wrapped the sarong around her body but still shivered. Hyunjoong draped his own towel around Hyejung’s shoulder and walked closely with her. They went to their room to shower and prepare for dinner. Both were already dressed, Hyunjoong, again in Hyejung’s room playing with Jins when the Butler knocked. Hyunjoong opened the door and the butler was a quite surprised but tried to hide it.

“Hyunjoong-ssi, we can serve dinner if you two are ready.” The butler informed him.

“Okay. We’ll be down in five minutes. I’ll just call Hyejung.” Hyunjoong replied.

Hyejung was dressed in a light green spaghetti strapped maxi dress, her hair down and she just put on light make up. Hyunjoong on the other hand was just in tailored jeans and white shirt. Butler Sol is waiting for them in the dining room and ushered them to their seat. Myungsoo arrived few minutes after.

“Sorry, if I’m a bit late. I just needed to send correspondence for the seminar tomorrow.” Myungsoo explained as he took a seat.

“It’s okay, you’re just in time.” Hyejung replied with a smile.

They enjoyed the meal in companionable silence for a while. Then suddenly, Hyunjoong turned to Atty.Park.

“You really must be a busy man Atty. Park. Even on weekends you still go to work. Your wife must be really very understanding.”

“It’s really busy this season. Choi Gallery is looking into new clients and partnership. I also received a letter from Canada, expressing their interest in getting our products. It’s a bit tiring but I can manage. I just wished I’d be lucky like you- you have Hyejung-ssi. I don’t have a wife or a girlfriend as of now.” Myungsoo replied.

“Oh, you must have misunderstood, Myungsoo-ssi. Hyunjoong and I are not together. We were married but it was just for a show. “Hyejung clarified out right.

“I’m sorry about that comment. I heard Hyunjoong-ssi called you Buin so I presume you two are together.” Myungsoo expounded.

“He’s just so used to calling me that, right, Hyunjoong-ah." She replied with a smile. Hyunjoong just nodded and masked his disappointment with a forced smile.

Hyunjoong stayed quiet throughout dinner. He just let Hyejung and Myungsoo dominate the discussion, with him just nodding or just answering in either yes or no. When they’re done eating the three trooped down to the living room and drink coffee.

“I need to leave now. I need to prepare for tomorrow’s schedule.” Myungsoo told them when he finished his coffee.

“Okay, then Myungsoo-ssi. Have a safe drive and good luck for tomorrow." Hyejung replied and shook his hand.

“Just let me know when you two are going to visit Choi Gallery.” Myungsoo turned to Hyunjoong and shook his hand.

“We will Atty.Park. Thank you for the visit.” Hyunjoong replied.

The lawyer took his leave and the couple just sat in the couch in silence.Jins was sleeping soundly in Hyunjoong’s lap.

“Hyunjoong-ah is there something wrong. You were so quiet during dinner.” Hyejung asked to break the silence.

“It’s nothing. I just have headache and a bit sleepy. I’ll go ahead, okay? ” Hyunjoong replied. Hyejung wasn’t able to reply and just watched his back as he leave.

Hyejung looked for Butler Sol and informed him that they’ll be heading to their room. She then went to the kitchen, asked the staff for something then went upstairs.

She let herself in to Hyunjoong’s room thru the connecting door. He was laying on his side, his back facing her. She made her way towards him and sat on the edge of the bed.

“Hyunjoong-ah, come and take this first. Maybe you’re going to catch cold. It was a bit of chilly earlier in the pool.” Hyejung calmly called him.

Hyunjoong turned to her and sat. Hyejung gave him the cup and he took a sip of the tea.

“Thank you, Buin. Don’t worry, I’m not gonna be sick. I just need to sleep.” He said with a smile.

“Does your head still hurt? Scoot a bit here and I’ll massage it.” Hyejung offered. She also moved towards the middle of the bed.

Hyunjoong sat closely to her, his back facing her as she massaged his temples- her hands soothing his sulking heart. He was actually not ill or not feeling well. He was just a bit annoyed at Hyejung being too friendly to Myungsoo. During dinner, they were talking non-stop and it’s as if he was not there. He’s not sure why he’s feeling this way but he was really frustrated so he decided to just go back to his room when the lawyer left.

“Buin, what do you think of Atty.Park?” Hyunjoong asked.

“Hmm...He seems nice and hard working. I think he’s smart and he actually looks good.” Hyejung honestly replied.

“What? He looks good?”Hyunjoong asked in disbelief.

“Yes he is? Why? You think he is not?” Hyejung enquired naively.

“Aisssh, never mind! I better sleep this off. Good night, Hyejung-ah.” And he moved on the left side of the bed, lay down and turned his back to her.

“Okay. Sleep tight, Hyunjoong-ah. Hope you feel better tomorrow.” And she climbed off the bed and walk towards her room. She just reached the connecting door when she heard him called out to her.

“Hyejung-ah, honestly tell me. Who looks better, me or him?”

“Do you really need to ask, Hyunjoong-ah?” she asked him back.

Hyunjoong sat up and faced her, waiting for an answer.

“Aigoo! Of course it’s you! You look better, Hyunjoong-ah.” Hyejung blurted out while trying to stifle a laugh. “Good night” and she gently closed the connecting door. Hyunjoong was dumbfounded but a smile gently crept on his face and a few seconds after, he burried his head on the pillow to contain his “manly” giggles.