In the big house Geum Jan Di was trying to stay calm. Waiting for her husband with such big news was sure not easy. He was supposed to get back the day before but he postponed to this evening because of some business. Between his CEO position and her medical internship they were not spending much sweet time together. They were married for few months now but apart from the honeymoon she didn't recall more than 24 hours straight together. Anyway he would be there in minutes now.
She was still sitting on the couch and in deep thoughts when he arrived. The butler came announced his arrival and just a minute later her husband was there.
"Welcome home Yeobo. How was your trip?"
Jun Pyo smiled and hugged her. He loved to hear her called him Yeobo. He sighed "It was long. I don't like to go far from you. But the deal went well and all the reports from the subsidiaries are encouraging." He kissed her and continued "how are you? You're not mad at me anymore?"
She chuckled "No, of course. I'm good. Actually I have something to tell you. But I'm sure you are hungry. Let's eat."
The CEO was a bit suspicious; his wife was suddenly mysterious and forgave him easily. What could it be?
After a calm meal where they talked about everything and nothing, they settled in the living room. Jun Pyo looked at the young doctor expectantly.
"So what do you want to talk about?"
"I would like us to manage more time for us. I know we're both busy but I need it, we need it."
"I'm doing my best darling but I can't run an empire doing regular hours. And…"
"I'm pregnant. She cut him.
"…" Jun Pyo was shocked. He was not expecting to be father so soon; they were married for just few months.
"Jun Pyo are you ok? Aren't you happy? Jan Di said feeling tears coming.
"No, Yes! Hum… I'm very happy My Love. I was just surprised" He got closer and kissed her slowly and with all his love so she could feel how he felt. He then looked at her and started rambling: "How long? You have to stop working. I'm going to clear my schedule of all meetings abroad. I should hire people to prepare the baby room. Is it a girl or a boy? Wait! No don't tell me, a surprise is much better. But I thought you were taking pills! Don't tell me one of my companies makes that crap. I have to tell the other F4 and my parents and Noona."
Jan Di was laughing "Hey calm down. First I'm 7 weeks pregnant and I'm not going to stop working. I need to finish my internship."
Jun Pyo was starting to frown.
"I promise to slow down though. In the meantime please I want you to be with me. We both know that you want to be a good father and I think it starts with helping me during the pregnancy."
"Anything you want." He took her hands kissed them and added "I love you so much and I thank you for making me the happiest man on earth".
"You should call everyone now." She said smilling.
"No" he answered, "I will do it tomorrow, right now I just want to stay with you in my arms."
Jan Di's eyes widened, he was almost crying. She kissed him and whispered "I love you Yeobo, you're going to be the best dad ever."
They stayed in each other arms the whole evening talking about future and making projects.
Anne was tired that Saturday morning. After 20 hours of travel and connecting flight she was glad to arrive in Seoul. The travel from Montreal was long but worthy. She thought she really needed to ask for first class tickets next time she travels for work. She was so happy to see her friend Alia again. It has been one year that she hasn't seen her friend and her husband Sylvain, since their last vacation in Canada where his parents live. She pulled up her wavy dark brown hair and went through customs. The Korean officer looked at her and met her light brown eyes. She smiled. Always smiles at the officers even if you're dead tired it makes it so much easier. He asked only the few usual questions, and then she went to retrieve her luggage.
Now with her big suitcase and her travel bag she was almost running. Here she was, she saw Alia waiting at the gate. Haha her belly is sarting to show, and she is glowing. It was obvious, love always suits her.
"Bonjour Beauté !"(Hello Beauty) Anne said with a big smile.
Alia answered "Bonjour Sexy ! Hwang-yeong-humni-da in Korea!"
They hugged for at least five minutes before Alia talked "Come on you should be tired, I'm driving you to your hotel and then I'm treating you to a nice simple dinner."
They drove to one of the Shinwa hotels but not a luxurious one and then went out in a small restaurant nearby. They talked for almost all afternoon to catch up after all that time. Alia left Anne at her hotel later promising her to spend time together when she wanted for the next two months.
Anne went straight to her bed. When she woke up the next morning she checked her phone and saw she had been sleeping for 12 hours. Jet lag here we go she thought. Still stiff she went to the bathroom to get ready for the day. She did not had to go to work but she had a lot to do: get to know the surroundings, the public transport system (she was not eager to rent a car in a country where she couldn't read a word), get a bike (the best way to get around in a city according to her).
After getting some food at the hotel's restaurant, she went out with a conversation book under her arm; certainly it would be useful for the next two months. The woman took few Korean classes before coming but not enough to speak or understand anything actually. She barely knows how to introduce herself and ask politely to speak English. Her plan for today was to scan the neighborhood and then to go to look for the bike and at the same time experience the public transports. Alia told her she would bring her to the touristic spots and main attractions, so she didn't bother planning to check out the entire city for now.
One hour later she was done exploring the surroundings and was ready to find a bus or a subway station for a shopping centre. She decided to stop at a small park to sit and have a drink, she was not cold and it was nice out. It looked empty and she noticed benches. As soon as she set a foot on the path at the entrance two men stood in front of her, blocking the way. She looked up, tried to say hello in Korean and asked why she couldn't pass. She received no answer, only blank stare. A third man came and explained to the surprised woman the situation. Thanks god he was talking English! Their boss was already in the park and didn't want to be disturbed, so she had to go somewhere else.
"Incroyable" (Incredible) Anne exclaimed
She left wondering: one, who the hell need a whole park for himself that was quite stupid and, two: who can be so important he can do that?
Woo Bin was again in the park it was Sunday but he had to work and anyway after a Saturday night full of alcohol and girls he hadn't planned anything more interesting. He had stopped by the park in his way to make sure he would enter his office free from the hangover effects and useless thoughts about his ex. He also got the big news from Jun Pyo. Even if he was happy for them he pained him to realize he wouldn't be in that kind of relationship, ever.
Sitting on his usual bench, looking at the few clouds passing, he was trying to clean his mind when he heard voices. "Please can I go? I would like to sit on a bench. Why no? Sure it was a female voice, a foreign one. He then heard his secretary asked her to leave. "Incroyable" he heard then.
Haha, is that French? He wondered. Well it was not that he cared but he liked the voice. It was soothing and at the same time fierce, full of energy.
He stayed a bit more before deciding to head to the office; it was enough daydreaming for today. His mind shifted from the Woo Bin personality to the Prince Song one. Today he would have to decide how to punish some low ranked men. He was not the one actually doing it but he still had to give the order. Those guys really screwed up, he would have to make an example. It couldn't be possible for someone in his kangpae to make such mistakes. Oh that was already getting on his nerves. He would have to get some relief tonight maybe one of the girls would do, he smiled at the idea.
Ji Hoo opened his eyes and listened to the noise coming from the hallway. He was trying to take a nap in his office at the foundation. His grandfather had given him all the power on the foundation and other assets of the family. The old man only worked one or two days a week at the clinic. Ji Hoo became busy in no time. He was working full time at the clinic, doing his President duty for the foundation, the charities and the companies he owned (few hospitals and one pharmaceutical business). Sadly he was meeting his friends less than before only during events he had to attend. He could at least see Jan Di every time he went to the main hospital, but that was once a week only. Therefore with this tight schedule when he had a chance to sleep he took it. No one was supposed to bother him here.
Now, because of the noise he couldn't sleep anymore. He took his phone to ask his secretary what was the commotion about. She told him few managers were arguing about the staff policy and lack of resources. He was in charge for one year now and he was still trying to manage the internal politics (he was not Jun Pyo or Woo Bin). The directors were going to barge in the office to get more funds for their department. Ji Hoo thought he should have chosen to sleep in a music room he would have avoid them. Anyway, now it was too late. He told the secretary to make them come in.
After one hour of whining and pleading the managers were out with the promise of hiring one teacher for the dance department and more money for the theater one. Ji Hoo was tired. He just packed the few things on his desk and head to his car. He asked for his driver so he could relax. He felt suddenly really lonely. He was going home to his grandfather but still he was alone. He loved his grandfather but since Jan Di moved out more than four years ago the house was quiet. Maybe he should be considering the request the old man had: getting a girlfriend and start building back a family. Well he could, he thought, but how to find a girl to love in his world where the only he could meet were interested in his money, power or looks, or even all in one. He sighed; next time he would see the other F4 he would have to ask for advice.
