Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Wootwoo! Hello guys! Here's an update for all of you coz its my birthday.lol. Enjoy.. just 1 more chapter and SOTR will end. 

Chapter 24

Hwangbo woke up early and decided to call Fei to advise that she still cannot go back to Hongkong. Fei understood her situation and told her that she just need to catch up as soon as she’s back. Hwangbo promised to be back as soon as she settled the issue in Korea. They chat for a bit and then bid goodbye since the directress need to leave for school.

Hyejung was busy cleaning her room, when her doorbell rings. She checked and was surprised when she saw the person on the other side. She hurriedly open the door and let the person in.

“Omma, why are you here?What happened?” Hyejung asked in worry.

“ Jungie-ah, calm down. Nothing’s wrong. I decided to see you since you said news about you and 
Hyunjoong might come out today. I wanna be here to support you.” Hwangbo Jinri appeased her.

“But Mom, I told you not to worry about me. You shouldn’t have come here. Its already too tiring for you.” Hyejung replied and hugged her mother.

“Its, okay, Jungie. By the way, I have someone with me. She just needed to talk to her driver so I went ahead. Let’s just wait for her, okay.” Jinri explained so her daughter just nodded, Just then the bell rings 
again and Hyejung opened it immediately.

“Good morning, Hyejung. “ Kim Yeong Mi greeted.

“Omma-nim. Good morning!” and she ushered her inside as well. She led the two mothers in the couch and let them take a seat as she prepared something to drink. When she came back the two were just chatting comfortably.

“Jungie, Yeong Mi-ssi and I would like ask if you can accompany us for shopping today.” Jinri stated.

“Hyejung-ssi, it’ll be fun to have you with us. Hyunjoong is a bit busy now and it’s also nice if we girls can spend time together.” Yeong Mi added.

“Oh, okay. I’ll get ready. Just give me a few minutes.” And she bowed and head to her room to change.

When she came out, they left immediately. Hyejung offered to drive but YeongMi informed that she has a driver with her. They left Hyejung’s place and head to Apgujeong. When they arrived in the boutique, Yeong Mi and Jinri became very busy looking around. Hyejung then took the time to call her boyfriend. Just one ring and her call was immediately answered.

“Hi Honey, how are you?” she greeted.

“I’m okay, baby. How about you? I haven’t got a word from Hyung if the news were already out.” Hyunjoong replied.

“I haven’t heard from Oppa too. Let’s just wait for our agency’s official statement once it’s out. Anyway, honey, I’m in Apgujeong right now. My mother and yours came in this morning and asked me to accompany them. Since I don’t have any schedule I just went with them.” Hyejung informed him.

“Okay,enjoy shopping with them. My mother rarely shop so just let her choose anything she wants. And I’m happy she decided to be with you.” Hyunjoong added.

“Well, I’ll go and check them. They’re too busy choosing clothes. I’ll call you later, okay.” Hyejung ended.

“Sure,baby. I’ll be out for some errands. I’ll see you later.” And Hyunjoong hung up immediately.

Hyejung followed Jinri and Yeong Mi and found them with couple of clothes on each arms.

“Hyejung, we already chose some clothes for us. Now we saw this lovely dress and YeongMi and I agreed that this really fit you. Come and try this out.” Jinri handed cream one-shouldered evening dress to her.

“Try it Hyejung and you can wear that this evening. My friend owns this shop and she can have this dress ready for tonight’s dinner.” YeongMi advised.

“We’re having dinner somewhere Ommanim?” Hyejung asked politely.

“Yes, just a simple dinner.” Yeong Mi confirmed.

“No need to buy a new dress, Ommanim. I can just go home and get one from my closet. Let’s just buy some more clothes for you.” Hyejung politely countered.

“It’s okay. Consider this as my gift. Please accept it.” Yeongmi insisted.

Hyejung dont have the heart to refuse so she took the dress and try it. It fits her perfectly and the mothers were really delighted with it. After paying for the clothes, they head to another store and just walked around. 
They head in one quaint shop to have their lunch and rest for a while.

“Hyejung-ah, Hyunjoong called me last night and told me that you two will confirm your relationship today. Are you not scared?” Yeong Mi asked while eating.

“I trust Hyunjoong’s decision, Omma. We don’t want to compromise Choi Galleries’ image as well as Key East. We’re both ready to accept any repercussion of this decision.” Hyejung replied.

“I’m glad that you both decided to come out. It’ll be hard, we all know that but we’ll be here for you and Hyunjoong.” Jinri stated.

“My Hyunjoong has become a real man after meeting you. I’m glad that you are with him. I’m really excited for you to become my daughter in law.” Yeong Mi expressed.

“Omma-nim, Hyunjoong has not proposed to me yet.” Hyejung confessed with a blush.

“But he will. I know it. My son is so besotted with you and I know he’s just waiting for the right time.” Yeongmi replied with confidence.

Hyejung just smiled and they continue to chat while finishing lunch. They were already having their coffee when Hyejung’s phone rings.

“Yes, Oppa. Alright. I know. I’ll call Hyunjoong. Thank you, Oppa.” Hyejung blabbered.

Jinri and YeongMi waited for Hyejung to finish the call before they ask what it is about. Hyejung told them that the news is already out and her agency will release a statement soon.  Hyejung tried calling Hyunjoong but line was busy.

“Hyunjoong might probably be in contact with his agency. He’ll call you back for sure Jungie.”  Jinri tried to justify.

“Maybe, Omma. I’ll just wait for his call then. Do you want to go somewhere else, Omma, Ommanim?” Hyejung asked.

“Hmmm, let’s just walk around then go to the salon to prepare for dinner.” Yeong Mi offered to which the Hyejung and Jinri agreed with.

They walked around and check some new bags and shoes. Jinri bought Hyejung a pair of new shoes and bag. Hyejung offered to pay for it but her mother refused.  At around five in the afternoon, they went back to the boutique to get Hyejung’s dress and then head to the salon to prepare. At around 7pm, they’re all ready and head to Cafe Elysee in Gangnam where YeongMi made reservation.

As soon as they arrived the Maitre d ushered them to a secluded area of the restaurant. Hyejung was surprised when they were lead to a table good for six people.

“Omma-nim, are we expecting company? I thought it’s just the three of us.” Hyejung asked by YeongMi just smiled. They were about to take a seat when she saw men approaching.

“Appa!” she exclaimed. Just then she was more shocked when he saw the two men behind.

“Hyunjoong-ah!” she called but her boyfriend just smiled at her.

The men approached greeted everyone. The parents of the couple greeted each other.

“Appa, meet my beautiful girlfriend, Hwangbo Hyejung.” Hyunjoong introduced Hyejung to his father.

Hyejung bowed and greeted Hyunjoong’s father.

“Omma, thank you for arranging this dinner.” Hyunjoong said as they wait for the food.

“You’re welcome, Hyunjoong-ah. It’s high time we meet Hyejung’s parents.” YeongMi replied.

“We are happy to finally meet you.” Hyejung’s father responded.

When the food arrived, they all partake the scrumptious food. They talk about the Choi Galleries and the upcoming advertisement. Hyunjoong advised them the Key East already sent out official statement while Hyejung’s agency also have sent their confirmation. Both of them were advised not to entertain any request for interview.

“So what are your plans now, Hyunjoong-ssi?” Hyejung’s father asked.

“My company allowed me to take a week off. They said they will still have to check people’s reaction on our relationship. We will also have to go back to Hongkong once schedule is finalized for Choi Galleries promotion.” Hyunjoong replied.

“What if people will not accept the two of you as a couple?” Jinri asked this time.

“We cannot force people but I will still choose Hyejung. If people will lose interest in me, I will maybe took business course and focus with working with Choi Galleries and my other business.” Hyunjoong honestly replied.

“Seems like you already have thought about this Hyunjoong-ah.” Hyunjoong’s father stated.

“Yes, father. I have to be responsible for Hyejung and our family.” Hyunjoong replied which made Hwangbo blushed.

“But you haven’t proposed to her yet, Joongie!” YeongMi teased her son.

“I will, Omma. Just be patient.” Hyunjoong countered confidently. Hyejung gently elbowed him making everyone chuckle.

When dinner ended, Hyunjoong advised that he will send Hyejung home. They bid good bye to their parents and promised to visit them before they head back to Hongkong.

They arrived at Hyejung’s place at around ten in the evening. They were now in bed after having quick shower. Hyejung was laying on her side, snuggled comfortably against Hyunjoong.

“Baby, were you uncomfortable or felt pressured with the dinner earlier? Hyunjoong asked.

“No. Not really. I had a great time with your mom earlier and the family dinner was okay. I was just surprised that both our parents were there but it was fine. “Hyejung replied.

“Well, that’s good to hear baby. I’ll turn the lights off now so we can sleep.” Hyunjoong stated.

When the lights were off Hyejung snugged closer to Hyunjoong and heard him whisper something in her ear. She gently released herself from his embrace and look at her bedroom ceiling. She shrieked, sat up and then opened the lights. Hyunjoong was just watching her, waiting patiently for her answer.


With tears in her eyes, she smiled and nodded. Hyunjoong reached for her hand and placed a sapphire and diamond engagement ring on her finger. Hyejung kissed him and laughed as she looked up one more time – 

There just right in the middle of the ceiling was Hyunjoong’s unique “Baby will you marry me?” glow in the dark sticker proposal.