Somewhere Over the Rainbow

after ten years, here you go... to MC Espiritu for u.. belated birthday update

Chapter 21

It’s already late in the afternoon when the couple woke up. Hyejung decided to just call in to order food and then took a quick shower. When she finished, she found Hyunjoong just getting off the bed.

“Hi Baby! What time is it?” Hyunjoong asked as he walks towards Hyejung. As soon as he reached her, he dropped a quick kiss on her lips.

“Quarter past four. I already called and order Chinese food. Had a nice sleep, babe? Go and take a shower so we can eat.” Hyejung replied affectionately.

“It was indeed a good sleep coz I am with to you. “  And again he stole a kiss from her. Hyejung swatted his arms and he playfully hugs her to block her hit. He then grabs a towel and head to the shower.

When Hyujoong was comfortably dressed, Hyejung was already done preparing their food. They ate while chatting and teasing each other.

“Babe, I will have to go to the university tomorrow. Will you be alright staying her alone?” Hyejung ask when they were sitting comfortably in the couch. She was snuggled beside Hyunjoong and his arms are draped around her.

“Of course, I’ll be fine here. Don’t worry baby, I’ll just watch some drama, read my mangas and wait for you patiently." Hyunjoong assured her.

“Alright. I’ll also ask around if there’s a place we can go to in the evening. Maybe I’ll ask the directress. We just have to ensure that it will be safe enough and no paparazzi.” she replied.

“I’m not really afraid for reporters to see us. It’s okay for me to let people know that we are together.” He countered.

“In time, babe, we’ll get there. Let’s just enjoy what we have just between the two of us.”  Hyejung stated. Hyunjoong just nodded and she snuggled even more.

The next day, Hyejung left the apartment at around eight in the morning. Hyunjoong was still asleep so she just dropped a peck on his lips and left a note on the dresser. She went to class and actually enjoyed her 1^st day in the university.

She was walking on the way home when she met the directress. She smiled at her and the woman greeted her back.

“How was your fist day, Ms.Hwangbo?” Fei asked.

“It was fun. I really enjoyed it. Are you on your way home too, Ms. Chung?”  She asked back.

“Just call me Fei, Hyejung. I’m just a few years older than you.” The woman advised her.  “Yes I’m on my way home. My apartment is just a few block away. You know Royal Suites? “

“Yes. That’s were I’m staying too. Let’s just walk together then. “Hwangbo replied with glee.

“Sure! Let’s go!” and they chatted on the way to the apartment.

Hyejung was so excited to see her boyfriend. It’s only a few hours ago but knowing that he’s waiting for her made her miss him. 

“Welcome home baby.”   Hyunjoong who was already waiting by the door greeted her. Hyejung walked towards him and give him a kiss. Just then Hyunjoong handed her a big bouquet of yellow tulips.

“Congratulations on your 1^st day in the university baby. I’m so proud of you.”

“Thank you, babe. Thank you for understanding and for being here to support me.” Hyejung fondly embraced her boyfriend once again.

Hyunjoong gently tugged her arms and led her to the living room. There in the coffee table was a simple feast. A fancy looking cake was in the centre of, a bottle of wine, a platter of Carbonara and blocks of cheese.

“Let’s have dinner now, baby. “ Hyunjoong said and began serving her food.

They cuddled in the sofa after dinner. Hyejung snuggled comfortably to Hyunjoong, his arms around her as they watched TV. After about an hour, the couple decided to head to bed since Hyejung have an early class.

Time passed by so fast. For the past days, Hyunjoong stayed home while Hyejung went to school. Although they managed to have dinner date one night- Fei suggested the high end restaurant, most of the time, they just enjoyed their time at the home. It’s already Saturday now and the couple will now head back to Korea. Hyejung will have to go back to Hongkong alone by Sunday night. As soon as they touch down, Hyunjoong send her to the location shoot of Muhan Girls. Even though she’s tired she still joined the group in the activities as she promised. It was already ten in the evening when the shoot finished and her manager drove her home.

Not even bothering to turn on the lights in her living room, she dropped her tired body in the couch. She was trying to look for a comfortable position when her bedroom door opens - her Hyunjoong clad only in boxers greeted her. He walks towards her slowly and lifter her into his arms. Hyejung laced her arms on his neck and Hyunjoong dropped a kiss on her lips.

“Welcome home baby. There’s a warm bath waiting with your name on it.” He greeted with a smile.

“It seems surreal. To find you waiting with that smile and welcoming me home. It’s almost like a dream. I want to pinch myself just to be sure that its reality.” Hyejung uttered.

“Don’t worry, baby. It’s all true.  I’m here and you’re in my arms. Now, let me help you get off these clothes so you can enjoy your bath and I’ll bring you dinner, okay.” Hyunjoong replied. 

As soon as Hyejung settled in the tub with aromatic scent, Hyunjoong head out. He came back after about fifteen minutes with a steaming bowl of stew, a bottle of wine and wine glass. He then feed his girlfriend who’s still soaking in the tub. He gave her wine and when the bath water turns cold, he assisted her out.  They head to the bedroom and Hyunjoong tucked her in before cleaning up the dishes. Hyunjoong took a shower after and then turn in for the night. He just dropped a kiss on Hyejung’s lips and then spooned behind her who was already in deep slumber.

As promised to her parents, the couple went to visit them. Hyejung had a late evening flight so they had dinner first before Hyunjoong sent her to the airport. Just like the 1^st time she left for Hongkong, they had to say their goodbye in the car since people might spot them. Hyejung unlatched her seatbelt before turning to Hyunjoong and pulled him for a kiss.

“I’ll miss you babe. I’ll be home as soon as possible.” Hyejung uttered trying not to be too sad.

“I’ll miss you more, baby. Call me as soon as you arrived. Study hard but don’t forget to take care of yourself. I love you, baby.”  Hyunjoong replied.

Hyejung kissed him again before she reached for her bag in the backseat and got out of the car heavy hearted. She waved him goodbye before heading inside the airport. She checked in immediately and waited for her flight. Just as she took a seat she felt her phone vibrate so she checked the message. Hyejung can’t help but smile as she read her boyfriend’s message

“Im already missing you, baby. Can’t wait for Saturday. I love you.”

“I love you too, babe. Take care while I’m away." She sent her reply.

It’s been two months now that Hyejung started schooling in Hongkong. She was able to adjust quickly and even if she cannot be with Hyunjoong most of the time, their relationship stays strong. Hyunjoong ‘s schedule is also packed but he requested from his management to be free every weekend so he can spend time with Hyejung if she’s in Korea.  Hyejung always call him before going to school and before she sleeps at night. But this weekend, she cannot go back home. She’s going to have an exam the coming week and she needs to finish a project with her classmates. Hyejung already called her manager to inform that she cannot attend Muhan Girl’s shooting. She also informed her mother and now she’s about to call Hyunjoong.

“Hi baby. How are you?” Hyunjoong greeted as soon as he picked up the phone.

“Hi Babe. I’m okay. How about you?” She replied.

“I’m good. I can’t wait to see you. I miss you.” he sincerely answered.

“Babe, I’m sorry but I can’t go back home this Saturday. I need to finish a project with my classmates and prepare for an exam.” Hyejung informed.

“Really baby? I was looking forward to seeing you. Can you not finish the project before Saturday?” Hyunjoong tried to coaxed  her to come home.

“We don’t have enough time to finish it within this week so weekend’s our only resort. I wanted to go home and see you too. But this is really important for us to pass our subjects.” She explained.

“Ok, then if it really can’t be helped. I just miss you badly.” He conceded.

“I miss you too, babe. Thank you for understanding.” Hyejung took a sigh of relief.

Come Saturday, Hyejung and her schoolmates meet up to finished their project. Fortunately, they were able to discuss and finished by late noon. She head home and decided to just take a nap. She woke up at around seven in the evening and just cooked ramen for dinner. She is preparing her meal when she heard the door bell ring.  A bit confused as to who might be visiting at this hour she checked the intercom and surprised to see who’s on the other side.

“ Hyunjoong-ah!” and she rushed to open the door.

“Surprise, baby!” Hyunjoong greeted and wrapped her in his arms.

“Babe! Come in.” And she tugged him inside the apartment. Hyunjoong placed his duffel bag in the couch and the reached for Hyejung once again. This time she greeted her properly with a kiss.

“Babe, I miss you. Thank you for coming over.” Hyejung uttered as soon as they came up for air.

“I miss you baby. My weekend’s not the same if I can’t spend it with you. So if you can’t come back to Korea; I have to fly here to be with you.” Hyunjoong replied.

“Thank you babe and I’m sorry for the inconvenience.” And she hugged him once again.

“You will never be an inconvenience to me. You are my happy pill and I can’t be away from you for long." And he kissed her nose to tease her.

“Well, then babe. I only have ramen for dinner. Let’s just share that or would you like to have dinner out?” Hyejung asked.

“ Can we have dinner in  Le Petite France?” Hyunjoong asked.

“Alright, babe. I’ll call to reserve a table.” And she reached for her phone but Hyunjoong took it from her.

“I’ll do it, baby. Just go get dress.”

They were able to reserve a table. Hyejung drive them to the restaurant. She was able to acquire a driving license and she is temporarily renting a car of Fei’s brother.  They were ushered to their table as soon as they step in. Hyunjoon then noticed the party on the table next to them.

“Baby, Atty Park is on the other table.” Hyunjoong whispered.

“ Oh,yes. Babe, come on let’s greet them.” Hyejung replied and the couple stood up to greet Atty. Park.

“Good evening, Atty.Park.” Hyunjoong uttered and the couple bowed to greet everyone.

“Kim Hyunjoong-ssi, Hwangbo-ssi, good evening.” Atty. Park greeted back and he stood and introduced them to the other party.

“Let me introduce, Mr and Mrs Song. They’re interested with Choi Furnitures.Mr and Mrs. Song; here are Mr. Kim Hyunjoong and Ms Hwangbo Hyejung- half owners of Choi Furnitures.

The couple greeted them and they were surprised when Mrs. Song said.

“I’m willing to close this deal as soon as we agree on one thing.”

“Go ahead, Mrs. Song. We’ll try to work on it.” Myungsoo replied.

“I want Mr. Kim and Ms Hwangbo to promote Choi Furnitures here in Hongkong.” Mrs Song uttered with conviction.