Main Characters in the Story:

Kang Han-ha as Emilie 'Eun-hye' Seung

Tom Hiddleston as Himself

Minor Characters in the Story:

Bitsie Tulloch as Joanne

Julian Morris as Dave

Jaime Murray as Karen

Chapter XXVI: Tears

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A week has passed and Emilie was having a ball. Work experience was great and so were the things with Tom. Pretty much everyone on set know about the pair of them becoming more 'official'.

Filming was going well and on-schedule. It was Friday and another week of filming was nearly done. It was also, however, Emilie's last week of placement. Her time of leaving will on Sunday evening. It was a subject that she and Tom hadn't really wanted to talk about, knowing they'd be separated while never actually having spoken about what 'they' were. They'd been on a couple more dates and were loving spending time with each other. Tom spoiled her rotten, treating her like a princess and being the perfect gentleman.

They had travelled to the set together for the last week, trying to spend as much time together as possible. It was Emilie's last day on set and that night a few of them were planning on going out for dinner, a farewell meal of sorts. She knew she'd see them again, but they'd planned it anyway.

"Are you still coming tonight?" Emilie turned to Tom as they sat in the back of the car, her eyes full of hope.

"Of course darling, I wouldn't miss it for the world." He smiled, lacing his fingers through hers, squeezing gently. Emilie had noticed his hugs were a little bit tighter these past few days.

They arrived at the studios and walked hand in hand towards the gate, greeting the guard as they showed their passes. They eventually separated, Tom heading to the hairdressing while Emilie set off for her last shift. He gave her a kiss before they were separated. Emilie felt there was more hunger in his kiss, he held her in his arms as he kissed her. "I'll see you soon darling." Smiling, he walked away, holding her hand until the last possible second. Emilie walked the short distance to the makeup trailer. As she got closer she noticed that the girls had decorated it. There were 'Good Luck' banners covering the doors and windows, balloons hanging everywhere. And that was only the outside.

She opened the door to be greeted by a floor filled with balloons. Streamers hanging from every fixture and fitting, banners stuck to all the mirrors. Smiling, she was greeted by Karen and Joanne: "SURPRISE!" They yelled as she stepped inside.

"Uwa {Wow} you guys, you didn't have to do all this." She smiled, her hand covering her mouth. Karen walked over to her, wrapping an around her. "Well, you're part of the family now Em. Part of this weird, dysfunctional but totally amazing family. And we'll be sad to see you go, hun." Emilie felt her eyes watering, her chin beginning to wobble slightly. It was Joanne's turn to speak. "Definitely Em. Some need taking more of a shining to you than others". She winked, lightening the moment, making Emilie and Karen laugh. "Ok, enough of this girls. As much as I love it, I still have clients to work on."

"Listen to the boss lady." Karen joked, winking at Jo and nodding her head towards Emilie.

The girls got to work, Emilie chatting with all of her clients, most of them wishing her luck for the future. One lovely older lady chatted away, looking at her intently before saying. "You know dear, you and Thomas would make a lovely couple. I see a bright future for you both." She smiled and grabbed a hold of Emilie's hand before standing up and turning to leave. Emilie's heart soared and she felt her eyes sting. She had worked with some truly wonderful, amazing people. She'd miss them all. She excused herself and headed outside. She ran to the side of the trailer and let the tears flow, sliding down to sit on the tarmac. Hearing people coming and going close to her, the trailer door never staying shut long. She heard the door shut again and footsteps approach her. She saw 2 black boots stop in front of her before the owner crouched down, placing their hands on her knees. She looked up through her tears to see Tom kneeling a small but concerned smile on his face. "Now this won't do." He started. "Someone as gorgeous as you shouldn't be crying. What's wrong darling?"

His words brought on a fresh waves of tears causing him to sit down next to her and pull her onto his lap. He kissed her hair and whispered into it, holding her until she'd calmed down. He heard her breathing steady and she pulled back slightly before speaking, her voice croaky from her crying. "I'm sorry Tom, I didn't want anybody to see me like this." He smiled gently at her. "I went into the trailer and Karen said you'd left in a hurry, looking upset. I had come to find you." he said, wiping a tear from her cheek. "Now what's wrong, beautiful?"

Emilie let out a laugh. "Beautiful? Looking like this? I bet I look like a toad – big puffy eyes." Tom laughed gently at what she was saying. "Well, you're the prettiest, most beautiful toad I've ever seen." He kissed her and felt her smiling against her kiss. Breaking apart, she spoke. "I'm just going to miss everyone so much, they've been all so welcoming to me. Some more than others." She smiled sweetly at Tom, making him grin. "And it sounds silly and I know I'm only going to be up the road, so to speak, and I see everyone again but, I'll miss them all." Tom pulled her into him when she'd finished talking. "You sweet, sweet woman. They'll miss you too, you know. Some more than others." He whispered, kissing her temple. "Are you ok now darling? No more tears please, it breaks my heart to see you so upset." Placing her forehead on his as she whispered. "No more tears."

"Promise?" He asked.

"Promise." She replied, sealing her answer with a kiss. They both stood up and headed back into the trailer, hand in hand.

Karen smiled when the door opened and she saw Emilie and Tom standing hand in hand, rushing over to her, wrapping her in a hug while Tom sat down in the chair. "Oh hun." Was all she could say, sniffing several times, holding her tears back. "You've reduced this old woman to tears too." She laughed, wiping her face with the back of her hand. Emilie took on the role of Karen, putting on her stern voice. "Now, that is enough! Get over there and do that Handsome-man's makeup." She said, bursting out laughing when she'd finished.

Tom came and went, as did Chris and the rest of the cast. The girls were tidying up their trailer, Emilie packing up her kit for the last time.

"Now, Emilie, if you're all done, you head on back hun. Go pamper yourself before dinner tonight, we'll finish up here." Karen smiled at her. Emilie thanked them both, picking up her handbag and kit then heading back to the hotel. She texted Tom as she walked across the set, heading to the gates.

'I got an early finish handsome, heading back to the hotel. Let me know when you're on your way. Enjoy the rest of your day xxxx'

She greeted Dave and got into the car. As she set her things down on the seat next to her, her phone vibrated in her pocket. She pulled it out and her face lit up when she saw he had replied.

'Good for you darling. I can't wait for tonight. I shouldn't be much longer here, filming's gone really well. You relax and I'll text you soon beautiful xxxx'

She locked her phone and put in the back of her pocket. They pulled up at the hotel and Dave opened her door for her. She grabbed her things and got out, smiling up at Dave. "It's been a pleasure Dave, thank you for everything." She smiled, giving him a small hug. Dave's professional persona broke for the first time and he hugged her back. "Pleasure's been all mine, Emilie." She looked up at him, smiling that he'd called her something other than 'Miss'.

"I'll see you soon Dave." She smiled before walking into the hotel.

She slid the key in the door and entered the room, dumping her bag behind the door and turning around into the bedroom. There was a large white box sat on the bed, a small envelope lay on top. She walked over to the bed and picked up the envelope, flipping it over and pulling out the card inside. Opening it, she read it slowly:

A little gift for tonight, my darling girl. I cannot wait to see you wearing it.

Now go enjoy your bath and relax. I'll be with you soon.

All my love,

Tom xxx

Her heart nearly burst, how one man can be so sweet. She put the card down and lifted the lid off the box, peeling the layers of tissue away. She pulled the fabric out of the box slowly, holding the gorgeous dress in front of her. It was a pink chiffon dress that came to just the middle of her knee. It has a sweetheart neckline and shoulder cut-out pearl detail on each sleeve down to elbow. It wasn't a traditional evening gown but she never did like the traditional. And Tom clearly knew that too, it was a perfect pick for her. She hung the dress up on the wardrobe door and tidied up the box. She picked the note up, reading it again. 'Enjoy your bath? Geuge museun tteus-iya? {What does he mean?}' She padded through and opened the bathroom door. The sight before her made her heart melt.

The lights were dimmed and the room was lit with dozens of candles lining the sink surface and surrounding the bath. The bath was filled with water and had rose petals floating on the surface. 'Geuneun-i modeun il-eul gyehoeghaessda {He had this planned all along}'. She thought, smiling to herself. She wasted no time in stepping out of her clothes and sinking down into the tub, the warm water covering her up to her shoulders instantly relaxing her.

She lay in the bath, eyes closed, and her mind drifted to Tom. She wondered what she had done to deserve someone like him. Whatever it was, she was thankful because he was the best thing that had happened to her in such a long time. He made her smile when she was sad, laugh when she wanted to cry and treated her like a princess and she loved him for it.

Her eyes snapped. "Eh." She said to herself. "Naneun geuleul saranghabnida {I love him}." Not believing what she was saying to herself. "Naneun geuleul saranghabnida? {I love him?}" She smiled as she thought more about. "Naneun geuleul saranghabnida. Naneun geuleul saranghabnida. NANEUN GEULUEL SARANGHABNIDA {I love him. I love him. I LOVE HIM.}" She grinned to herself and held her breath, ducking under the water and re-emerging a few seconds later.

Emilie – no – Eun-hye loved Tom.