Somewhere Over the Rainbow

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Chapter 12

It was already two in the morning but sleep has been elusive for Hyejung. She kept on tossing and turning and can’t believe what transpired earlier. First was Atty Park Myungsoo’s confession during dinner and then Hyunjoong dropping by and also made his feeling known. It’s really flattering to receive such proposals but a bit overwhelming. Atty Park is really someone you can be proud of; he’s smart, good looking, with good education and family background. Hyunjoong on the other hand, a famous idol, sexy, handsome and with good personality. Being her make believe husband four years ago, she got to see his true character.  

She decided to get up and went to her kitchen to get a glass of milk. With a glass in hand, she went to the living room and got something from the cabinet. She slumped on the couch and let the time pass as she flipped thru each page and reminisce till she fell asleep with a smile on her face. It’s been four years but it always brought her a calming effect and lulls her to sleep –watching her and Hyunjoong’s wedding pictures from We got married.

She was in deep slumber when the incessant ringing of her phone woke her up. With her eyes close and not bothering to check who the caller is, she grumpily answered the phone.

“Hwangbo-yah? Are you still sleeping? It’s already past nine and we have to be in the set by ten in the morning.” Her manager asked.

“Huh!” she exclaimed and automatically stood up. “Give me ten minutes, sorry, Oppa. I’ll be ready soon.” And frantically made her way to shower as soon as her manager hung up. She took a very quick shower, grabbed her bag and hurriedly locked her apartment to meet her manager who’s waiting for her.

“Hyejung-ah, did you not sleep well? The makeup artist will have a hard time concealing those dark circles on your eyes.” Her manager asked as soon as she settled on her seat and they were driving off to the shoot.

“I’m sorry for being late, Oppa. It was just one of those nights. I went to bed at eleven but sleep won’t come.” She explained.

“It’s okay, we can still make it on time. This is just the first time that you’re not yet ready when I come to pick you up.” He replied with a smile.

Hyejung just gave a timid smile and nod. They drove in silence and reached the location shoot in fifteen minutes. She made her way to the dressing room just when her phone rang.

“Good morning, Buin.” Hyunjoong greeted her.

“Hyunjoong-ah, hello. Why did you call?” She replied.

“My promised two calls a day. I will call you later once we arrived in China. We’re on our way to the airport.” He answered in a matter of fact tone.

“I thought you will leave by the end of the week?” she asked again.

“My management decided to leave earlier than schedule.  Since Yumi Noona is also free we will just have to shoo t early and be back early.” Hyunjoong explained.

“Ah, okay. Just take care, okay. Have to hang up now so I can prepare.” She bid him goodbye.

“Okay. Enjoy your day, Buin. Wait for my call later.” And he hangs up before she can make a reply.

Hyejung let out an impish smile as she walked towards the dressing room. She was welcome by knowing smiles of Boram, Song Eunniie and Shin BongSun. She dropped her bag on an empty table sat, on the chair and waited for the makeup artist. She can see the three girls mouthing words to each other thru the mirror. Just then she saw Song Eunnie approaching her.

“Hyejung-ah, do you have something to tell us?” she started.

“Huh? Nothing. What do you mean? “Hyejung replied a bit puzzled.

Boram and Shin Bong Sun walked towards her and handed her bouquet of flowers.

“Mind telling us who send you these lovely flowers?” Boram teased as Hyejung read the card.

“It’s from Atty. Park." She simply replied.

“Wait. Who is he? How did you meet him? Are you two together?” Shin Bong Sun blabbered.

Hyejung took a deep breath before she answered.

“Promise not to tell anyone else, okay?”  She continued when she saw the girls nod.

“Atty.Park Myungsoo is the executor for Choi Properties. We met him weeks ago since Choi Estate and fifty percent of the Choi Galleries were left to us.”

“Who’s we and how come you inherited those?” Song Eunnie butt in.

“The Choi couple- Choi Mirin and Choi Hera were our fan from We got married. Choi Hera was sick and passed away after the show. Just recently Choi Mirin passed away but he made a promise to his wife that he would let us know how we have helped his wife when she was sick. Mirin-ssi left the properties to us- meaning Hyunjoong and me.  We’ve stayed in Choi Estate one weekend and just yesterday we went to Choi Galleries to meet the staff.” 

“So you mean you and Hyunjoong met each other again? And now Atty Park is interested in you?” Boram enquired.

“Yes. It’s nice to see my ex Shillang again. Now with Atty Park, he confessed just yesterday.”Hyejung answered with a blush.

Just then they heard a knock on the dressing room and someone hollered that they need to be in the set in five minutes. The girls scampered and left the dressing room.

“Yah, you are so lucky Hyejung-ah. You just inherited an estate and some properties, now you got Atty Park interested in you.” Song Eunnie whispered as they walked towards the set.

“God is giving you so much favor. I envy you, Jungie.” Boram whined.

“Girls, you promise not to tell anyone, okay.” Hyejung reminded them just before they step into the set. The three girls affirmed and they proceed with the episode shoot.

It was already seven in the evening and the shoots over. Hwangbo is in the dressing room trying to pack her bags when her phone rang. She answered it immediately and was surprised to hear Hyunjoong on the other line.

“Hyunjoong-ah? You called again?”  She whispered.

“I told you I will. So how was your today, Buin? You missed me?” he teased.

“We’re done with the shoot and Im just waiting for Oppa so he can drop me off. You’re already in China?”  She replied.

“We arrived about four hours ago. We took couple of photos but we’ll just resume tomorrow. They gave us free time today I will just sleep.” Hyunjoong answered.

“Okay, Good. Oppa’s coming now so I have to hang up. Just take care and don’t forget to eat.” She reminded him.

“Talk to you tomorrow, Buin. I miss you and see you soon.” Hyunjoong uttered.

“See you soon, Hyunjoong-ah.” She bid goodbye. When she heard the phone click only then did she whisper. “I miss you too.” And walked towards her manager.

When Hyejung arrived, a big basket of yellow tulips stood in front of her door. She picked it up and checked the card.

“I’ll be back soon. Please wait for me.” Shillang xoxo

She smiled at the note. She’s really surprised with the change in Hyunjoong. Her once indifferent Shillang is now a walking love song- so mushy and romantic.

Time passed quickly by. It’s been a week since Hyunjoong left. Every day he never failed to call her two times and she would always find a fresh bouquet of tulips on her door every day.  On the other hand, Atty Park also sends her roses every day. He also called to ask her out but since she has schedule, she declined his invitation. He then just sent her food the next day.

Hyejung stayed at home since it’s her free day.  She was busy checking her stocks of food in the pantry when she heard the doorbell. She checked the intercom and was surprised to see Atty Park on the other side of the door. She unlocked the door and let him in.

“Good evening Hyejungssi. I hope I’m not disturbing you.” Park Myungsoo greeted.

“Good evening Myungsoo-ssi. It’s okay.  Come take a seat. Just a minute, I’ll get you something to drink.”  And she went to her kitchen and get some iced tea.

When she came back, Myungsoo was looking at the framed pictures on her wall.

“Have a drink Myungsoo-ssi." Hyejung offered.

The lawyer sat down and gave her a bouquet of roses. She accepted it and just smiled.

“I wonder how you got my address Myungsoo-ssi.” Hyejung asked.

“I got your address when we had you checked for the will. Sorry if this might make you uncomfortable.” He explained.

“It’s okay. I understand. You only have Choi Properties welfare in mind.” She replied. “By the way, thank you for the flowers and the food you sent last the last time.”

“It’s nothing Hyejung-ssi. By the way, Hyejung-ssi my friend gave me tickets for the coming theater play of Legally Blonde. I wonder if you have time and watch it with me.” Myungsoo replied.

“Myungsoo-ssi, I have something to tell you. You see, I’am...” and Hyejung was cut with the shrill ringing of the doorbell. She excused herself and stood up to open the door.

She checked the intercom and was surprised to see the person on the other side. She gently opens the door and was startled when he pulled her and wrapped his arms around her.

“I miss you Buin. It’s so good to be back.” He whispered.

“Hyejungssi, are you okay in...Hyunjoong-ssi?” Myungsoo asked as he saw Hyunjoong hugging Hyejung on the doorway. He checked on her when she didn't come back immediately.

Hyunjoong released Hyejung from his embrace but hold on to her hand.

“ Myungsoo-ssi, fancy meeting you here.” He replied with a taunting smile.