Ga Eul hazily woke up as the sun hit her. She checked the clock and it's already 9:40 am. It has been three days since The Gang arrived and had a small vacation in her house. Eventually, one by one, they started to return back to Korea to resume unresolved matters. It was Ji Hoo who left first in. But before he left, he made sure to leave some words for Ga Eul to ponder on. It was all thanks to the White Prince that Ga Eul tried to rethink on things first before making decision. Ga Eul faintly smiles as she recalls the evens last night.
*Flashback last night around 10 pm*
Ji Hoo found Ga Eul sitting alone in the living room while watching The Phantom of the Opera.
"It's a beautiful movie." He stated as he sat beside her.
Ga Eul smiled at his statement and answered back. "It sure is."
There was a long silence between the two before Ji Hoo spoke again. "You know.. Yi Jung is quiet similar to the Phantom."
Ga Eul curiously looked at him. "In what way?"
"Because... Behind that cold and casual man outside lies a fragile and innocent child."
Ga Eul smiled because she too have thought of it.
"All I ever wanted was to be loved for myself." Ji Hoo uttered in the same tone as he imitate the Phantom that made Ga Eul turned back at him. "You see... Yi Jung is a tortured soul, a mind and heart in agony. He is wounded and broken within, but radiates a hardened exterior to mask his pain. No one has given him the compassion and love he wanted since women are only interested in his wealth. He longs to be loved for who he truly is - as Yi Jung and not as SO Yi Jung." He explained as he emphasized the SO. "And because of the darkness surrounding his family, he hates who he is, for he truly believes he is a cursed man doomed to a life of loneliness. Deep inside, He dreams of true love and destiny and secretly yearns for heaven.., but lives in perpetual hell and therefore, shunned the idea of True Love and Soulmates. He was determined to stay a bachelor in all his life. Or so we all thought."
There was a long silence before Ji Hoo faced Ga Eul and continued. "…Until you came."
Ga Eul couldn't help but feel speechless and at the same time feel special. There's this warm feeling in her stomach. "You are Christine." Ji Hoo concluded.
Ga Eul made a small laugh at his remark "What made you think so?" Ga Eul asked.
"Because you're the woman who saw through all the facade the Phantom put up. You are able to break the chains of his prison heart and be the first person he opened his heart to. You're the lady who able to tamed the wild Casanova. When you're in his side, I see a different Yi Jung. You are his Christine and I can bet on it." Ga Eul blush at his praises. Hearing Ji Hoo speak with so much conviction gives you this reassuring feeling. Among all of them, she can sense the uniqueness of this individual: He can see through you.
"I can see it in your eyes that you love him for who he is. And I thank you for that." He smiled back as he patted her back.
Ga Eul sighed before she spoke. "You do know that Erik and Christine didn't end up right?" Well, that's reality. The odds are against the two of them and if Ji Hoo thought the two of them are like Erik and Christine, then Ga Eul believe so too. Yes she believes they are like Erik and Christine who were never made for each other. Ji Hoo slowly stood up and looked at her.
"The moment The Phantom of the Opera was written, Christine and Erik's fate were already decided and whether we like it or not, Christine and Erik were never destined to be with from the beginning for it's what the author wants. But no matter how you turn the world, Whether you like it or not, you two are and will never become Christine and Erik. I just said that you're just similar in many aspects." Ji Hoo said as he corrected her. "Unlike theirs, your story isn't finished yet for you are the author. It's you who'll make the plot." Ga Eul remained in awe as once again, Ji Hoo has given her words of wisdom. "So have faith in him and in yourself for there's a rainbow always after the rain."
*end of flashback*
Meanwhile at the dining room, Woo Bin, Jun Pyo, Jan Di and Jae Kyung discussed their next action with the four all determined with one goal: Bring Ga Eul back to Seoul and 'Fix' the couple.
"I'm out of ideas." Woo Bin said as he sighed tiredly. "I keep convincing her but its getting harder than I thought.
"If only Ji Hoo were here." Jan Di and Jae Kyung groaned.
"Just give it a few more days. I'm sure it will work out well." As if on cue, Ga Eul came down and everyone greeted her. The ladies themeselves knew something was different around her. Her aura is more light compared to the past two days. Immediately, Jan Di, Jae Kyung and Woo bin knew that Ji Hoo must have talked to her.
Then, Jan di and Jae Kyung bid their goodbyes at everyone saying they want to scout the area. Woo Bin also agreed to join them which left Ga Eul and Jun Pyo alone.
"Yah! Gu Jun Pyo.. Are you sure you ain't coming?" Jan Di pestered.
"Yeah.. I still need to call someone. You can go with out me. Yah! Woo Bin! Watch over her, arasso?" Jae Kyung and Ga Eul laughed at him while Woo bin just nodded in agreement. Jan Di can't help but pout.
"Yah! what do you think I am? A Baby?" and here they go again with there long bickering that just made everyone laugh.
As soon as the three left, Jun Pyo immediately excused himself for a while saying he needs to make a call. While the Shinhwa heir was strolling as he wait for his call to be answered, he stumbled upon an unlocked door. Curiosity filled him and as he entered, he saw few pieces of ceramics. There were also some paintings.
"Yi Jung really loves pottery" Jun Pyo stated as he noticed a familiar figure at the back. He turned around and he saw Ga Eul standing. "You know, Yi Jung is different when you are concerned. I don't know if I have said this but, Thank you."
"Why is Jun Pyo sunbae thanking me?"
"Thank you for taking care of him when we couldn't. Thank you for being there when we weren't. Thank you for entering his life."
Jun Pyo bowed at her and patter her shoulder as he left the room to continue what he was doing. Ga Eul stood there frozen, pondering on what she will do next.
/ /
Meanwhile in Seoul, preparations were so busy for one of the 'Most awaited weddings' or so what the people dubbed. Hae Ra and Yi Jung smiled at the photographers for their wedding pictorial. The former happily cling onto the latter while the latter tried his best to act happy.
"Okay! lets take a 5!" the photographer said.
Hae ra immediately went towards Yi Jung and cling to him. He tried to shove her off but she reminded her of their agreement. Yi Jung felt helpless. As of this moment, he was really on the verge of giving up.
