Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Hello guys! here's a new chapter for you. I'm sorry for the long wait, been really busy with work and have no time to write.This chapter maybe boring but i hope you'll still leave comments.

Chapter9


“If it’s just me I’d like to keep and stay in Choi Estate, Hyunjoong-ah” Hyejung voiced out as they were driving back to her place the next day.

The couple spent the whole day exploring the estate that they inherited from the Choi’s. Unlike the previous night, Hyunjoong was energetic and bubbly the entire day. They drove around the estate with just the two of them, spend time in the orchard, visited Hera’s flower garden and took another dip in the pool. It was a very relaxing day for the two of them. At around six in the evening, they reluctantly leave the estate to go back t Seoul.

“I love the place too, Buin.” Hyunjoong replied. “I want to spend more time with you there but work beckons. We can go back on our free time anyway. Just let me know so I can pick you up.” He added.

“Do you think it would be fair if we accepted their gift?” she asked again.

“Honestly, I think its okay. It’s all legal and even Atty.Park advised that it’s already ours even if we don’t do anything. We just have to advise them formally of our plans for the properties. “He responded.

“I’ll have meeting with the company tomorrow regarding this. I’ll let you know of their advice.” Hyejung offered.

“Okay. Our company set the meeting day after tomorrow. Then maybe we can meet up and talk to Atty.Park after.” Hyunjoong replied. Just then they reached her apartment. They hurriedly bid goodbye in the car, then Hyejung went down just when she’s sure that no one’s around.

The next day Hwangbo went to see his manager regarding the inheritance. She was advised that since the properties were left to them and the will is legal, then she can accept it if she desires. This is also the advice of the legal counsel from KeyEast to Hyunjoong. He can accept the properties as long as dealing with the Choi Gallery and Choi Estate will not affect his contract with the company. When things are settled with their companies, Hyejung and Hyunjoong decided to meet up again before they see Atty Park. Hyunjoong will drop by at Hyejung’s house after his shoot so they can discuss things. It’s almost ten in the evening when Hyunjoong parked his car at the 2nd floor of Hyejung’s building then he texted her that he’s on his way up. Luck is on their side because the hallway and elevator was deserted when Hyujoong made his way to her place. Hyejung was already waiting so at the first ring of the doorbell, she immediately opened the door

“Are you sure no one saw you on your way here?” Hwangbo asked as soon as she closed the door.

“Affirmative.” Hyunjoong replied with a smile. Hyejung took a sigh of relief and led Hyunjoong to the living room.

“You have a nice place, Buin. This is my first time here.” Hyunjoong utted as he sat on the ivory white couch.

“Thank you, Hyunjoong-ah. By the way, have you had dinner?” she asked.

“Not yet. I went here straight from the shoot but we ate donuts in the set. “He replied.

“Its ten in the evening and all you ate were donuts? It’s very unhealthy. Just stay here. I have kimchi stew and chicken strips. I’ll just heat the food, okay.” Hyejung grumbled and left Hyunjoong in the living room.

Hyunjoong took the time to check out the place. He saw pictures of Hwangbo with her family, her with the Muhan girls and ones with her friends from the industry. He also saw a picture of her and Junjin. He then walked towards the kitchen and watched Hyejung as she prepared the meal. Her back was facing him and when she turned to call him, she was surprised to see Hyunjoong watching her intently.

“Yah! Hyunjoong-ah! Are you trying to give me a heart attack? Don’t sneak on me like that.” She shrieked. “Come on now, and take a seat.”

Hyunjoong took a seat and Hwangbo started serving him food. The scene reminded him of their We got married days. He just smiled at her and started eating.

“Hyunjoong-ah, now that we got our companies’ go signal, do you think we could go and check Choi Galleries this time? “ Hyejung asked while watching Hyunjoong eats.

“I was about to suggest that too. “He replied. “When are you free so I can check my schedule?” Hyunjoong added.

Hyejung uttered a hurried “wait” and ran towards her room. When she came back, she was already checking her planner. She took a seat and after a few seconds, she stated.

“I have photo shoot tomorrow and the next day. Taping on the other day so that means I’ll be free three days from now.”

“Okay, just hang on a second.” Hyunjoong replied. He fished his phone from his pocket and placed a call to his manager. It took him a few minutes before he gave her an answer.

“Hyung said we have schedule on that day but only in the morning. Just a short interview for a magazine. We can meet Atty Park in the afternoon.”

“Okay. We can just meet up with him in the café then head to Choi Galleries.” Hyejung confirmed.

When Hyunjoong finished his food, he offered to wash the dishes since she prepared food. Hwangbo refused, saying that he is a guest and just ordered him to go back and relax on the living room. Since he knew that she will not accept even if he insists, he just went back to the living room. He was idly seating on the couch when he heard a scratching noise. He stood up and trace where the sound was coming from. He reached the door on the left and was about to open it since it was not locked when he heard her call him out.

“Hyunjoong-ah what are you doing in front of my room?”

“Oh, sorry .Is this room? I heard a scratching noise so I thought of checking it out.” He explained.

“Omo! I forgot to let Jins out. I usually walk him on the park near here around this time.” Hyejung blurted and rushed towards her room.

“Then I’ll better head out now so you can take Jins out.” He said as he watched her from the door.

“Let’s go down together then. Anyway it’s a bit late so no one will see us. “She replied with Jins in her arms. The two head out of the house. Hyunjoong went down at the 2nd floor parking while Hyejung and Jins went their way to the park.

As agreed, the couple set a meeting with Atty Park after they met. It’s already one in the afternoon and Hyejung was almost in Café Ritz when she heard her phone ring. She put on the mobile headset and answered the call.

“Hello, Buin, I’ve got a problem.” Hyunjoong immediate blurted when she answered the call.

“Are you okay, Hyunjoong-ah? Where are you? I’m just a few minutes away from the café” Hyejung asked back.

“That’s the problem, Buin. The interview was delayed so I’m stuck here. I’ll be late. Can we just reschedule?” Hyunjoong asked in frustration.

“I’ll just wait for you. I just reached the café. I can see Atty Park waiting. I’ll just ask him to wait for you. “Hyejung replied.

“Is he alone? “ Hyunjoong asked again.

“I don’t see anyone with him, so I guess he is. Don’t worry I know he’ll understand. I’ll just keep him company while we wait for you, okay. “Hyejung responded.

Hyejung’s words made him feel more anxious. “Buin, do me a favor please. Can you just wait for me in your car?”

“You’re acting weird Hyunjoong-ah. Atty Park is already waiting so I’d better go and see him to explain that you will be late. Just hurry and finish the shoot, okay? I’ll see you.” Hwangbo quipped and hang up before Hyunjoong made a reply.

Hyunjoong became more frustrated; he checked on his manager and asked if they’re almost done with the shoot. Good thing that the staff told him that they only need a few more shot. He asked again if they can do it soon since he needs to attend to a very important matter. The staff agreed and hurriedly finished the set up. Hyunjoong followed every order from the photographer so they finished the shoot in no time.

As soon as Hyejung finished the call with Hyunjoong, she went inside the café to meet Atty Park. When she walked in, the lawyer was immersed with his reading but automatically stood up and greeted her. He then assisted her as she took a seat.

“Good afternoon, Hyejungssi. It’s nice seeing you again.” Myungsoo greeted.

“It’s nice seeing you again Atty Park. Hyunjoong-ssi will be a little bit late. He’s still in a photo shoot. Would it be okay to wait for him?” Hyejung replied.

“Its okay, Hyejungssi. I informed the staff that we’ll be dropping by today so we’ll wait for Hyunjoong-ssi.” He confirmed.

“I know you’re a busy person Atty Park. You can finish what you’re doing. I will just stay here and won’t bother you as we wait for Hyunjoong.” Hyejung stated with a smile.

“I’ve finished my work before heading here. I was just reading updates when you walked in. Anyway, can you just call me Myungsoo? Atty. Park seems so formal. We’ll be working closely anyway now that Choi Estate and Choi Galleries were left to you and Hyunjoong.”

“Okay, Myungsoo-ssi. So you’re really close to the Choi’s, right?” Hyejung asked.

“They were my second parents. I grew up with them. Dad and Uncle Mirin were best friends since middle school. When Uncle Mirin put up Choi Galleries, Dad decided to quit his job and just work for him. We live just close to Choi Estate and since they don’t have any kids, Uncle and Aunt Hera treated me as their own.” Myungsoo told her.

On the other side, Hyunjoong is now on his way to the café. He’s very antsy knowing that Hyejung is alone with Atty Park. He can still remember his manager’s words when they first met the lawyer. They were on their way out when he teased him.

“Hyunjoong-ah, I think Atty Park likes Hwangbo-ssi. He can’t seem to take his eyes off her.”

It made Hyunjoong very uneasy from then on. He felt that Myungsoo can come between her and Hyejung. Not that they’re already together but he feels that this could be a good start for them. So many things have changed over time and after four years of not seeing each other; fate brought them back together thru the help of Choi couple. He is adamant about working things out with his Buin and he’ll do anything just to keep her.

When Hyunjoong reached the café, he just bid a hurried goodbye to his manager and rushed towards the café’. It’s been almost an hour since he called Hyejung and so many thoughts have crossed his mind. He made his way towards their table and he almost tripped with what he saw.

Atty. Park was holding Hyejung’s hand and a smile was plastered on his face.

Dang! Yes he can trust Atty Park with the Choi’s properties but NOT when it comes to Hyejung!