Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Hello everyone! Im sorry for not updating for so long. I've been very busy and and then my father passed away just a month ago. I was out of touch with our fave couple for sometime but recently I find myself trying to write again. Maybe its also an outlet for me to occupy my mind and not think too much of unhappy thoughts.

Anyway, this is dedicated to our birthday girl, uri Buin- Hwangbo Hyejung. I wish you all the great things in life. May God continuously shower you with blessings.

Also this is for all my friends,online sisters and readers who encouraged me to write again. To Bebe and Ate Sue my promised chapter for you.

And to my Dad- though he never knew that Im a fanfic writer, I miss you so much. I am and will always be a Tatay's girl. I know you're happy where you are and please say hi to Girlie  for me.Watched over us, okay =)


Chapter 15

Hyejung was already running late. She promised to have dinner with Hyunjoong by seven and now its half past six but she’s still on her way home. Shooting for Muhan Girls was a bit delayed so they ended late. She just dropped by her restaurant and got some food and will just reheat it. Just when she arrived in her apartment building and parking her car, her phone rang. She grabbed the bag of food, walk towards the lift as she fumbled to answer the call.

“Hyunjoong-ah? Are you already in my place?” she asked.

“Yes. Where are you? I’m here with Matic standing in front of your door." He answered.

“ Gosh, don’t stand there. Someone might see you! Im already in the building.” She exclaimed.

“Then where will we go? I thought you’d be here by now. Ahhh, Buin, I can hear someone approaching. What will I do?” Hyunjoong sounded a bit rattled.

“Password! You know the password. 1004. Hurry and get inside.” Hyejung blurted out of nervousness.

“Got it! “ Hyunjoong answered and then Hyejung heard him open the door in a rush. Both took a sigh of relief. Just then Hyejung reached her floor and walk towards her place.

“Buin, that’s the code of the ring I gave you.” Hyunjoong stated with a grin.

“ Don’t make a big deal out of it. Come and open the door. I’m here already.” She replied in a forced serious tone.

 She waited impatiently and rushed inside the moment it opened. She walked towards the dining area with Hyunjoong trailing behind her.

“Hyunjoong-ah, next time call or text me before coming over. We don’t want for neighbors to see you coming here.” Hyejung reminded him.

Hyunjoong pulled a chair and watched as she began preparing their dinner. “I’m sorry if I wasn't able to inform you. Thought you’d be free for today when you invited me.” He replied sincerely.

Hyejung stopped and turned to face him. She saw him watching her and she can’t help but gave him a smile of forgiveness.

“Well, I was supposed to be home earlier but the taping got a bit delayed. I just dropped by at Shimsontang for our dinner. I hope you won’t mind eating this.” Hyejung explained.

 “Even ramen would be fine, as long as I’m eating with you.” He quipped, blushing as he realized the mushiness of what he said.

Hyejung laughed out loud, lightly smacking him by the shoulder. “I never thought I’ll hear you say such lines, Shillang.”

 “Ahhh..The things I do just to have a free meal.” He joked again earning another smack from her. “By the way, Buin, let me introduce Matic to you.” And he went back to the living room.

When he came back, the black and white border collie was walking beside him. Hyejung walk towards them and get acquainted with his pet. She gently stroked the canine’s fur and he seems to like it. Hyunjoong watched them fondly and let her enjoy for a while. Only the buzzer from the microwave prompted her to stand up and finished preparing their dinner. Hyunjoong send the dog back to the living room so they can start eating.

“How was the play, Buin?” Hyunjoong asked as they now sit in the living room after dinner. Hyejung was playing with Matic,the dog never leaving her side as soon as they stepped in the living room.

 “It was a good show. The actors were really great. I can say Myungsoo really made a right choice.” She replied.

“Hmmm...what else?” Hyunjoong prodded.

“We had dinner afterwards. The food and his company were nice. I already met his parents by the way.” She added nonchalantly.

“What? On your first date? He’s moving too fast!” Hyunjoong can’t help but be agitated.

“His parents wanted to watch the show. It just so happen that I came with him.” Hyejung explained.

“But, they would think that you two are going out.” He whined.

“Don’t be too suspicious Hyunjoong. Myungsoo explained it to them. And besides, there’s nothing wrong if we go out. You even agreed for us to meet, right?” she retort.

 Hyunjoong decided to just let it pass. He took a deep breath and asked where Jins is. Hyejung stood up and went to her room to fetch the puppy. He took the puppy from her when she sat beside him.

“Where do you plan to celebrate your birthday, Buin?” Hyunjoong asked after a few minutes of companionable silence.

“I don’t have any definite plans yet.” She shrugged.

“Would you want to spend it in Choi Estate? We can spend the weekend there. Invite your friends over. I’ll talk to Butler Sol. I’m sure he’ll agree to it.” He suggested.

“My friends are actually curious about the estate. It’ll be fun if we can have a pool party.” She ecstatically replied.

“Don’t worry about anything, Buin. Just free your schedule on your birthday and we’ll enjoy the weekend together.” Hyunjoong assured her with a smile.

Hyejung scoot closer and gave him a hug. “I’ll be looking forward to it Hyunjoong-ah.”

 It’s the night of August 15; Hwangbo' s busy packing her things for her party. Hyunjoong will arrive in while since he texted her that he’s already on his way. They decided to head to Choi Estate earlier so they can check the preparation. Just then she heard the door bell so she rushed and open the door to the smiling Hyunjoong.

“Good evening, Buin, ready to go?” he greeted.

“Yup. Just give me a minute so I can bring my bag here.” And she runs towards her room.

Hyunjoong followed her when he saw that she forgot to close the door.

 “Give me that bag, Buin.” Hyunjoong ordered which startled Hyejung.

“Yah! How did you get in here.” She asked.

“You left the door open so I followed. Your room’s very lovely." He simply replied and walked toward her.

Just then he noticed a familiar pink jacket on the bed. “Buin,is that our couple jacket? You still have it?

Hyejung blushed all the more. He didn't want her to see her room much more discover some things she kept from their make believe marriage. She grabbed her bag, handed it to Hyunjoong and walked out of the room. She then walked towards the other room to fetch Jins. She checked everything before they left the house.

“I’m so glad you still have that hoodie, Buin. Mine’s still okay. We’ll wear that together next time, okay.” He teased her.

Hyejung ignored his teasing. All the time they were driving smile was plastered on Hyunjoong’s face. They reached Choi Estate after almost two hours and Hyejung was already fast asleep in the passenger seat. Hyunjoong gently woke her up and told her to stay inside and wait for him to open her door. He assisted her as they walk towards the house. Butler Sol welcomed them warmly.

“Welcome back, Hyejung-ssi, Hyunjoong-ssi.”

“Good evening, Butler Sol. It’s nice to be back here. How’s everyone doing?” Hyejung greeted back.

“Everything’s fine, Hyejung-ssi. Advance happy birthday to you. I hope you’ll enjoy your party tomorrow. Hyunjoong-ssi has been preparing hard for it.” Butler Sol replied.

 “Ahh, Butler Sol. don’t let Buin know about our secret.” Hyunjoong joked with the older man.

“Thank you Butler Sol and Hyunjoong-ah, make sure I’ll enjoy the party, okay.” Hyejung teased him and they all laughed.

“I've prepared your rooms for tonight. You’ll be using the rooms you've occupied before. I hope that’s okay. By the way, if you still haven’t had dinner, I can ask the staff to prepare something for you.” Butler Sol informed them.

 “We already had dinner and it’s already late anyway. We’ll just call it a day for now. Hyejung’s been sleeping on the way here. Guess she’s already tired.” Hyunjoong politely refused.

 “We don’t mean to be of inconvenience to you Butler Sol. We’ll just head to our room now. Thank you for welcoming us.” Hyejung added.

The butler then assisted them to their room and said goodnight. Hyunjoong walked Hyejung to her room before heading to his room to changed. When he tried to check on her after taking a shower, he just smiled when he saw her already in deep slumber.

“Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you”

Hyejung woke up when she heard someone singing. She was surprised to see that it was Hyunjoong, singing and walking towards her with a cake in his hand.It is exactly 12 midnight- August16. She gingerly sat up when Hyunjoong sat by her bedside.

“Happy birthday, dear Buin. Happy birthday to you.” Hyunjoong finished singing. “Now make a wish and blow the candle, Yeobo.” He cajoled.

She closed her eyes and made a wish before blowing her cake. Hyunjoong placed the cake on the side table then rushed out of the room. Only after a few seconds he came back with a big bouquet of purple tulips in his hand. He again sat beside her and gave her the flowers.

“ Happy birthday, Love. I hope you like the little surprise.” Hyunjoong adoringly greeted her.

“Thank you, Shillang. Yes I love it. Thank you for spending this birthday with me.” She replied and reached out to him. Hyejung hugged him tightly and he hugged her back. When they let go, Hyunjoong let her lay back in bed as he sat by her side. He dropped a quick kiss on her lips and gently stroke her hair.

"Sleep now, Buin so you can rest for later's party. I'll just stay here for a while."

Hwangbo woke up with a big smile on her face. She sat up and look for Hyunjoong. She was surprised to see his room idle so she went back to hers. She tried calling him but he's not answering. Just when she was about to go down, she saw a note on her bedside table.

"Buin. I need to attend to something. I'll try to be back soonest.