If ever you're in my arms again...

Hello chinggus! How are you? Here's the third part of my song series ( i don't know what to call it.Lol) and since its already long i have to cut it into two parts. I hope you'll wait patiently for it.

Send me some love will yah? hehehe..let me hear your thoughts...

If ever you’re in my arms again

Flashes of camera and screaming of fans greeted Hyunjoong as he stepped out of the gate of the military camp. He was surprised to see a very big crowd and throng of press people waiting for him. It’s been two years since he entered the military and this is the first time for him to again face his fans. He can’t help but be overwhelmed as h e saw his fans, waving their banners, screaming and even crying as they saw him. He stood in the makeshift stage and greeted everyone.

“Hello everyone. This is Kim Hyun Joong. It’s nice to see all of you here. Thank you for your warm welcome. I can’t believe that you’re still here to support me after two years that I’ve been out of the industry. Thank you very much and see you around.”

He bowed and a representative from Key East assisted him as he made his way towards his car. His driver was already waiting and they drove off immediately. He advised the driver to send him first to Key east office.When he arrived in Key east, Bae Yong Joon, greeted him. They went to one of the conference room so they can discuss.

“It’s nice to see you again, Hyun Joong-ssi. I can see that the military camp do you good." Bae Yong Joon started.

“I learn a lot and I’m a changed man, Hyung.” He simply replied.

“That’s good to hear. Well, you know that a lot of project already awaits you but we all know that you need time to rest and spend with your family. Just tell us when you’re ready so we can fix your schedule.” Yong joon added.

“Thanks, Hyung. We can meet next week. I will just take a short vacation in Jeju.” Hyunjoong replied.

“That’s okay. Then we’ll see you next week. Enjoy your vacation. I’m sure you’ll be very busy after since your fans really missed you a lot. It’s nice to have you back, Hyunjoong-ssi.” And Bae Yong Joon stood up and shook his hands.

“Thank you, Hyung. I’m also excited to work again. I’ll see you all next week.”  HyunJoong answered and the meeting ended.

Hyunjoong decided to stay in his parents’ house for a couple of days before going to Jeju. He went straight to Ilsan and drop by at Jaksal to fetch his mother. He used the backdoor so as not to create any commotion and went to the office of the restaurant. He gently knocked on the door and his mother’s smiling face greeted him.

“Welcome back, son. I missed you.” And she hugged and let him in the office.

“I missed you too, Mom. Sorry if I rarely visited you the last two years.” He replied.

“Its okay, Joongie, I understand.” And she let him take a seat and called a staff to bring food for her son.

They chatted comfortably while Hyunjoong eats; He told her stories about what he did in the military and how it changed him. His mother listens intently and after sometime she asked him.

“ Joongie, are you ready to go back to the entertainment industry?”

“Yes, Mom. I already talked to my company and contracts were already being drawn for my next projects. I will just go to Jeju for vacation then its work for me again.” He replied with a smile.

“But what about her, Joongie? Are you really over her?”  His Mom asked again. She saw how devastated Hyunjoong was when Hyejung left him. She can still remember the night before her son went to the military. He went to their place to pay respect and spend time with them. They enjoyed dinner, the whole family was there and they all avoided any discussion about Hyejung. It was already three in the morning when Mrs. Kim woke up all of a sudden. She heard rustling on the living room so she decided to check. She quietly opened their bedroom door and took a few steps. Her heart breaks into two when she saw Hyunjoong on the couch watching the video of last year’s Chuseok. He was just staring at the screen; it was paused to the image of him and Hyejung sitting beside each other both with a smile on their face when the couple had dinner with his family.

Mrs Kim can’t help but walk towards his son. She sat beside him and Hyunjoong asked without removing his eyes from the screen.

“Omma, will I ever find someone like her again? “

Mrs.Kim draped an arm on his son’s shoulder and gently whispered.

“ Hyunjoong-ah, I believe that in time you will find the woman who you will spend your life with. If Hyejung and you are meant to be, then fate will bring her back. If it not her then there‘s someone else who will be worthy of your love. “

“I don’t know, Omma. I just hope that the 2 years in military will heal everything.  It just hurt so much. I love her with everything that I am.” Hyunjoong answered, his voice trembling.

“I know, son and I saw how she loved you back. But sometimes, good things have to end to give way to a better one. In time we will understand the reason behind everything. Just be strong and be the Hyunjoong that I know.” His mother comforted.

“I will try to be a better man, Omma. Thank you for always being there.” And he hugged his mother.

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“Are you over her Hyunjoong-ah?” his mother’s question startled Hyunjoong. He took a deep breath before he answered.

“I don’t know, Omma. I still think of her and missed her a lot. She has ruined me for any other woman. I’m not over her yet but I’ve learn to let her go. If she’s happy with him, then I’ll let her be. As for me, I’ll work harder for my fans. I miss performing and that’s all I need to do now.” Hyunjoong explained.

“In time you’ll be happy too, son. I know because you are a good soul. Anyway, let’s cut this drama. Help me fix my things so we can go home. Your father might already be home.” And Mrs. Kim gently swatted his arm. After a few minutes, mother and son head home hand in hand.

Hyunjoong spend two days in his parents’ place before flying to Jeju. He invited his friend Jaejong and Top to join him and the two readily agreed since they don’t have schedules yet. They will stay in the hotel they usually frequent to whenever they head in this lovely place.  They had fun in the water, enjoying the sun and just goofing around. The security in the hotel is really tight so they were able to take a time out of the limelight. They had dinner and a few drinks too before Top and Jaejong decided to go to the hotel’s casino. 

Hyunjoong decided to go ahead and just sleep. The two friends tried to persuade him to play for a bit but he refused. He head to his room but sleep will not come to him. He’s feeling nostalgic since this hotel was where they also usually stay when Hyejung and he were still together. 

Hyunjoong decided to stroll near the sea shore. The weather’s nice and stars are out. He didn't notice that he already walked too far and reached a big tent where a party was in full swing. He was torn whether to continue walking or go back to the hotel. He chose to start walking fast and tried to pass by unnoticed. He took a sigh of relief when he was able to continue his stroll. He sat down on the sand, deciding to rest for a minute before heading back to their hotel. He was in deep thought when he noticed a figure approaching. He simply ignored it but then a very familiar voice called out to him.

“Hyunjoong-ssi?”

Hyunjoong’s whole body tensed. He hurriedly stood up and turned to face the person. He took a deep breath and uttered.

“Hyejung-ssi it’s nice to see you again.”

“When were you discharged of the military?” she asked with a smile.

Hyunjoong almost scoffed at her. How can she talk to him like nothing happened? How can she sound so sincere and interested when two years ago she left and broke his heart? Hyunjoong was about to answer but then someone called Hyejung’s name.

“Hyejung-ah, I’ve been looking for you. Why did you left the party?” a smiling Kang Dong Won asked as he approached.

And the heart that Hyunjoong thought already healed instantly crumbled into pieces.