"Do not worry, be happy for Jun Pyo and Jan Di." Yi Jung calmed Ga Eul whom her shoulders shook up and down as the tears welled up her face. He did not understand why his girlfriend cried after accompanying Jan Di through her happy day: her marriage with Jun Pyo. Yes, he knew women also like to cry if they are too happy, but it does not have to be like this too, right? She had been crying for twenty-five minutes! If they were in the street as before, Yi Jeong would have sharp eyes and whispers of passersby. Fortunately, now they were at his home.

"Eventually they got married... well... Jan Di finds her true love..." Ga Eul was still sobbing. She had a thousand reasons to cry. She witnessed with her own eyes during Jan Di's struggle to stay with Jun Pyo, often even helped her—the pretended date was one. Now her best friend had found lasting happiness with her soul mate. Ga Eul did not know how else to be grateful for them.

"Yes, it's an uphill battle. But you have to stop crying. You're supposed to smile." Yi Jeong removed the remnants of Ga Eul's tears with his fingers. The handkerchief that he gave was obviously useless now that it could be squeezed so wet. He pulled her into his arms to comfort her and stroked the top of Ga Eul's head.

"Are you okay now?" He asked when the cries of Ga Eul had subsided, replaced by the normal breathing.

"Yes. Thank you, Sunbae."

Yi Jeong still did not release his arms. He gently kissed the crown of Ga Eul. "Someday, you will also be happy as she is."

If he might, he wanted to be the source of happiness for her. He released his arms, and then went to fetch tea. Ga Eul smiled slightly as she noticed the man's back. Actually, at this time she also was very happy. Together with her loved one.

Ga Eul hoped Yi Jeong was her soulmate. Her everlasting partner. Her true love. The only one for her. But, even though that man had changed since his return from Sweden, Ga Eul was afraid that he was still the same as before, a cassanova who was always surrounded by women. Someone who could suddenly leave her. Even worse, tricked her.

If that happened, Ga Eul was afraid she could not sustain it. She was nobody. Not pretty, not clever, not interesting or rich. She was just trying hard to be the best for Yi Jeong. If it was not enough...

"Tea."

Yi Jeong handed a cup of hot tea. Ga Eul took it and sipped it slowly. The thought still bothered her.

"What is it? You're still thinking about Jan Di?"

"Ani..."

"So?" Yi Jeong asked her again because the answer came to hang.

"I just think... one day..." she paused, hesitating. "I'm getting married too."

Yi Jeong was silent. Of course, Ga Eul would think about it. It also crossed his mind. The problem was, marriage was not something easy. His relationship with Ga Eul was amazing, but marriage was a far different thing. He must be prepared with greater responsibility. Could he do it? Because if he could not, he would just hurt Ga Eul again.

He looked at his lover who was looking at the fireplace. She seemed dreamy. Yi Jeong liked such notice. All about Ga Eul were his favourites. Every detail of her face, every expression brought more happiness to him. If he could claim it for himself, perhaps it was not a bad idea.

Absolutely not.

"Will you do it?"

"Mwo?" Ga Eul looked at him. Yi Jeong seemed looking straight into the fire, but his face looked a little nervous.

"Married?"

"Ah..." A smile appeared on her beautiful face. "Of course. Nothing could make me happier than to marry the love of my life."

Yi Jeong chuckled at Ga Eul's expression which lit up when she mentioned true love. She was really naive. That Ga Eul was whom he liked the most, which made him fall in love. The man turned his girlfriend so that they were face-to-face.

"If I say I am your soulmate, will you believe that?"

"Eh..." Ga Eul did not know what to say. Indeed, she wanted to believe. But having a Yi Jeong as a soulmate—it was more impossible than a dream, too high to reach.

Yi Jeong chuckled. "You know what will happen if we combine our name?"

Ga Eul shook his head, felt a little confused as to why the talks had immediately turned from serious matter to a trivial as a name.

"So Yi Jeong and Chu Ga Eul. So and Ga Eul become So-Eul. Or in English, soul."

Ga Eul eyes widened. She knew what it meant. The soul. Like soulmate.

"You and I, we are one soul."

Ga Eul held her breath. She was not expecting to hear these words coming out of the mouth of someone whom she loved so much, that she fought until the end of her limits. Oh, she was almost flying because of overflowing joy. And almost lost consciousness!

Her lips, her lips

Could I kiss them all day if she'd let me

Yi Jeong tried to interpret facial expressions of Ga Eul. Was she happy? Touched? Shamed? It seemed like a combination of all those. Instantly he knew that this was the time. This was their moment. He came closer to be face-to-face. This time, no one else was allowed to interrupt them.

Yi Jeong kissed Ga Eul, slowly, gently, and deeply. He enjoyed it.

This was not the first kiss of them both— Ga Eul ever kissed her ex, while Yi Jeong did not remember how many women he had ever kissed, but it felt much warmer than all those kisses. Because they did it with all feelings. They knew that this kiss would bind them forever, unite them as one soul intact.

They are soulmate to each other.

Again, the ringing phone disturbed them. Ga Eul's phone. Yi Jeong sighed of annoyance, but they both escaped. Ga Eul grabbed the phone from her handbag.

"Jan Di." She said to Yi Jeong, and then picked up the phone.

Jan Di should be enjoying her first night with Jun Pyo, should not she? Why did she call Ga Eul instead? Yi Jeong was sure Jun Pyo on the other side must be as cross as he was now. He noticed Ga Eul nodded or shook her head as she spoke rapidly. She seemed to calm Jan Di. Then she laughed.

Her laugh her laugh

She hates but I think it's so sexy

She's so beautiful

And I tell her every day

Shortly thereafter, Ga Eul came to him.

"What is it?"

"Ah... Jan Di said she was nervous, so she called me while Jun Pyo-sunbae was in the bathroom."

Yi Jeong laughed. Although Jan Di was more fierce and stubborn, in fact on one side she was as innocent as Ga Eul.

"What did you say to her?"

Ga Eul's face flushed red.

"...I told her not to be nervous because it's a moment that she looked forward to."

Yi Jeong grinned. Jun Pyo would be just as nervous as his new wife. Friends with him since childhood, Yi Jeong knew that Jun Pyo had never actually slept with a woman before. That Heir of Shinhwa Group, as well as Ji Hoo, was 'sterile'. Different from Woo Bin or he who had had experience with women.

Reminded of his past as a cassanova made Yi Jeong sighed heavily. Somehow, he no longer wanted to boast about his old status. '5 Second Kill' nickname was even bothering. If only he had met Ga Eul from the beginning, maybe his status would never exist.

It seemed like the man had entirely fallen to his soulmate.

"Sunbae, are you sure I do not have to dress up first...?"

Yi Jeong looked at Ga Eul who looked uncomfortable at his side. They were entering a fine dining restaurant in a five star hotel. Yi Jeong did not tell her that they would have dinner at this place, so that her clothes were very simple. Light blue top dress and beige knee-length skirt. But wearing it, Ga Eul was still beautiful.

"No need. You're always beautiful no matter what you wear."

Oh you know, you know, you know

I'd never ask you to change

If perfect is what you're searching for

Then just stay the same

After eating, Yi Jeong suddenly felt nervous. Tension could not be gone from his face. This turned out to be more difficult than he had expected. The problem was, he would reveal a serious thing that would change both their lives forever.

So do not even bother to ask

If you look okay

You know I say

"Yi Jeong-sunbae, are you okay?"

Yi Jeong was surprised because he failed to hide his feelings behind a mask of 'Prince Charming'. Or was that just because Ga Eul knew him so well? That Pottery Master was trying to eliminate the nervousness with a smile.

"Ga Eul-yang, there is something I'd like to tell you."

Ga Eul smiled. She waited. Yi Jeong looked into a figure who has stolen his heart. Her innocence. Her softness. Her beauty was second to none. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small velvet box and opened it in front of her.

"Ga Eul-yang, will you marry me?"

"Yi Jeong-sunbae...!" Ga Eul gasped, she gazed on a diamond ring inside a small box shown by Yi Jeong. Her heart skipped a beat. Her breathing as stopped immediately.

"I swear I will never hurt you. I promise I will make you happy until my last breath. I want to be the only one for you."

"Sunbae..." Ga Eul tears erupted. All were too good to be true for her. This was her mind. Her biggest dream. Her entire life.

"I will, Sunbae."

When I see your face

There's not a thing that i would change

Cause you're amazing

Just the way you are

And when you smile

The whole worlds stops and stares for awhile

Cause girl you're amazing

Just the way you are

The way you are

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