Chapter 5

Two years later : So Electronics..

Yi Jung was again standing in front of the glass windows of his main office, work was heavy as usual ever since So Electronics expanded after the incident of Chus Corporation's collapse. Chus Corporation…. Yi Jung was reminded of Ga Eul shii once again, he frowned as he felt a pain going through his chest. After that fateful night of confrontation, Yi Jung received the news of Chu Ming Hoo passing away because of a sudden heart attack and Mrs Chu committed suicide out of pure sorrow and sadness after her husband's death and the collapse of his company. Yi Jung immediately drove back to the Chu Mansion, wanting to find Ga Eul was, but by the time he reached, the police and solicitors were already there sealing the house as the bank has officially claimed the house back. The Chu workers and servants were all dismissed and packing their stuffs, preparing to leave the mansion. Yi Jung asked the servants about Ga Eul but no one seem to know where their young miss has gone to. Yi Jung was really worried and regretful, he wanted Chu Ming Hoo to have a taste of his own medicine, but he never thought that this would make Ga Eul shii homeless and an orphan now. He tried calling her but couldn't get through, so he went to Soeul University the next day, hoping to bump into her, only to find out from her course mates that Ga Eul withdrew from her studies yesterday and left, no one got a chance to talk to her.

Yi Jung sighed as he massaged his temples. It has been almost two years and still no news of Ga Eul, he asked his men to search, but none came back with results he wanted. Yi Jung still misses Ga Eul shii a lot, the bright smile she has, her words, the flora scent that was her signature trademark and the warmth of hugging her to sleep at night. Yi Jung let out another sigh. Ga Eul shii, where are you?

Yi Jung was caught in his thoughts of Ga Eul when secretary Kang rushed into his room, "Mr So! Mr So! Guess who I saw just now on my way back from the conference in Incheon!" Yi Jung was slightly annoyed by Secretary Kang, this young man is so full of energy everyday, perhaps because he found his soulmate and is going to get married in a few months' time. Yi Jung envied Kang everytime he saw his wife-to-be waiting for him to knock off from work at the lobby of So Electronics' headquarters. He wished that he had Ga Eul shii by his side too. "Kang, yes, what?" "Mr So, I saw Ms Chu! I saw Ms Chu in Jo Seon!" Secretary Kang exclaimed. "Mwo? You..Are you sure? But isn't Jo Seon a small town? It's almost into Incehon province! Are you sure you saw Ga Eul?" "Yes Mr So! Im very certain.." Yi Jung grabbed his coat, "Let's go, now." Yi Jung can't wait to see Ga Eul, finally, some news of her after all these waiting. Ga Eul shii, please, let it be you….

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A small town in the outskirts of Soeul, Jo Seon minimarket..

"Ga Eul shii! Please come over and help me!" "Neh!" Ga Eul quickly finishing scanning her customer's products and collected money, locked the cash register and went to the stores to help her supervisor. She has been working here in this minimarket for a year or so, along with other part time jobs she had. After that fateful night of incident, the police were here and the banking officials were all present to chase them out from their house. Plus her appa's sudden death and omma's foolishness of committing suicide made Ga Eul really sad, she never felt this lonely and alone in her life, she was homeless, none of their relatives were willing to acknowledge her, she lost both her appa and omma, and her true love turns out to be the biggest lie on this earth. She withdrew herself from universities studies since she had no money with her to continue, and left Soeul city for the outskirts, hoping to find some hope, peace and a job in the small towns, and finally settled down in Jo Seon. Finding a job was more difficult that she thought, Ga Eul couldn't find an office job, not even in the small companies in Jo Seon were willing to accept her because of her background and connection with the Chus Corporation. Neither did Ga Eul have the required qualifications to qualify as a teacher or a governor in the schools. Ga Eul was very thankful when the minimarket's supervisor was willing to take her in, although the salary was just enough for her to pay the rent for her tiny apartment room and pay for her expenses. But things took a complete turn when Ga Eul discovered that she was pregnant after a few weeks. At first she cried a lot, feeling totally helpless and not knowing what to do, but later on she was grateful that God granted her a baby, someone she could rely on, at least she is not without a family member on this earth. Ga Eul begin taking on part time jobs, hoping to save money for the baby. Little Yong Yong's birth brought a lot of joy and laughter to Ga Eul's life, although she had to work harder to feed two mouths, but she was contented. Little Yong Yong looked exactly like Yi Jung, he had Yi Jung's nose, eyes and mouth, which made Ga Eul shii cried everytime she thought of all the good memories they had together and that fateful incident that changed all of their fates drastically. She wouldn't blame Yi Jung for being so heartless and cruel towards her, because it was definitely her appa's fault. Ga Eul was very disappointed with her appa but could never bring herself to hate him, how could she hate the only man who loved her and raised her up well? Plus he has already paid for the crimes he committed with his life.

It was nearing 5pm and Ga Eul quickly wrapped up her work in the store room, changed into her casual clothes and bid the supervisor goodbye. She made her way to Ajumma Han's house which is nearby the town area, Ajumma Han was one of Ga Eul's church members who volunteered to help Ga Eul to take care of little Yong Yong whenever she works. Ajumma Han's children were all young adults by now and had all left for studies in Seoul, so the couple was more than willing to help, plus Yong Yong was so adorable. "Ajumma Han! Thanks so much for today's help.." Ga Eul was greeted by Ajumma Han's warm smile, "Ga Eul shii, why don't you pick Yong Yong up tomorrow instead? He is already asleep." Ajumma Han smiled, she wanted Ga Eul to have some rest too, taking care of a baby isn't an easy job, especially for a young single mother like Ga Eul. "Ajumma Han, but you've already taken care of Yong Yong for a day, I don't want to trouble you any more.." "It's okay, Ga Eul, go back and have a good rest, okay?" Ga Eul thanked Ajumma Han for her kindness, had a quick check on little Yong Yong and left.

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Yi Jung was out of words as secretary Kang and him were observing the girl walking by the streets of small Jo Seon town right now. It really is Ga Eul shii! Yi Jung had to pinch himself to make sure that he wasn't dreaming. But he notice that Ga Eul shii is slightly thinner than before, is she eating well? Is she working here? Is she still single? Is there still hope for them? All sorts of questions were popping through his mind and he decided to get down of his car and have a good look of Ga Eul, he didn't want her to slip out of his life anymore.

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Ga Eul realize that a black car is following her as she walk down the streets towards her apartment. She stole a quick glance and realize it was an expensive car. Strange, the Jo Seon people couldn't afford such cars, could it be…. Ga Eul gasped upon the thought that it was Yi Jung sun bae. The mere thought of him actually finding her and taking some more revenge on her made her shivered. She could endure another heartbreak, but now that she has Yong Yong, she had to protect her baby. Ga Eul begun to run when she heard the sound of the car door opening.

"Ga Eul shii!" Yi Jung started to chase after Ga Eul when he saw her running away, he must have startled her.

It really is him! Ga Eul shivered as she ran. But she couldn't outrun Yi Jung and was eventually captured by Yi Jung in his arms. Ga Eul begun to struggle to break free from Yi Jung's embrace but were locked in his strong arms. Being in Yi Jung's arms made Ga Eul cried, this familiar warmth and scent of Yi Jung's reminded her of all their memories. "Let..go..of me.." Yi Jung, on the other hand was so pleased to have Ga Eul in his arms, he placed his head on Ga Eul's shoulders and inhaled her scent, yes, this really is my Ga Eul shii..

Yi Jung dragged an unwilling Ga Eul to an alley because the people passing by the streets were noticing them, plus Yi Jung was dressed in suits and the Jo Seon people could easily identify him as someone from the city areas. Yi Jung locked Ga Eul between his arms and the wall, "Ga Eul shii, it's really you.." Ga Eul couldn't bring herself to look into Yi Jung's eyes, "what…what do you want? I have nothing to give you anymore.." Yi Jung realize that Ga Eul must have mistaken him as looking for her for revenge, "Ga Eul shii, no.. listen to me…" "Please..my appa has already paid the price, what more do you want? I really have nothing for you..please.." tears begun to flow from Ga Eul's eyes. Yi Jung's heart ached when he saw Ga Eul's tears, "Ga Eul shii, i…" before he could finish his sentence, he heard some noises coming from the main streets.

"Yes! We saw an outstation man grabbing one of our girl!"

"Yes officer! They went this way!" Yi Jung saw two policeman and a group of villagers coming towards him. "You! Let go of the young lady!" the policeman ordered. Yi Jung and Ga Eul were both shocked, the policemen begun to question Yi Jung as the villagers were chattering, all being suspicious and questioning Yi Jung, and Ga Eul took this opportunity to slip away without the crowd knowing. Before Yi Jung was aware of it, Ga Eul had already disappeared from his sight. Yi Jung sighed, nevermind, since he already know her whereabouts, he will come back tomorrow and bring Ga Eul back to Soeul.

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Ga Eul was shivering as she fumbled to open her apartment door, she quickly grabbed her bag, dumped some clothes in, grabbed Yong Yong's clothes, napkins, food, milk powder and other basic necessities. She was tearing as she packed, not because of the need to run away again, but because she did not realize how much she missed Yi Jung until seeing him just now. Yi Jung is still so handsome, good looking and charming as before, two years a time has made him more mature. But what about her? She is no longer the young and carefree Ga Eul anymore. She wiped away her tears, she must be strong, Yong Yong need her. Ga Eul brought her bags, went to Ajumma Han's house to pick Yong Yong and left Jo Seon town.

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Seoul : So Mansion..

Yi Jung just finish taking a bath and was going through the files Secretary Kang just sent to his house about Ga Eul shii. Yi Jung heart ached when he read about Ga Eul's life in Jo Seon, a tough life : Chu Ga Eul, moved to Jo Seon two years ago, attends the Jo Seon church, works at the Jo Seon minimarket… Yi Jung's heart ached even more when he saw the words : a single mother. Ga Eul shii was pregnant with his child when she left Soeul! He continued to read the report : had many part time jobs during her pregnancy, had a pre-mature baby boy, Chu Ji Yong, Ms Ga Eul had malnutrition, low blood pressure which have her difficulties in labour, no family members were present with her during labour, loss massive of blood, nearly died, suffered from… Yi Jung closed the report and threw it on his desk, he couldn't bring himself to continue reading it. He felt that he was a huge failure, for allowing the woman he love and his own child to suffer outside. Yi Jung was determined to bring Ga Eul and Yong Yong back, even if it is against Ga Eul shii's will, he wants them by their side, he wanted to make up for the two years that he wasn't by her side when she needed him most..

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