Disclaimer: I do not own BOF- its original plot, characters, etc. I'm just a mere fan who loves the SoEul couple. :D

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Chapter 10: Encounter with Grandfather Chu

All the people in the lounge stared at her. She was such a scene stealer, yes. "I'm sorry." She said to those people staring at her. Rae Min let out a smile and mingled with the crowd as soon as she said those two words.

Back at the center of the dance floor, Yi Jung looked at his sides but he did not find Ga Eul. 'Where is she?'

Yi Jung walked back to the sides of the lounge to look for her. She was not there. He got out of the lounge, thinking that she might be there and he was right. Ga Eul was standing a few meters away from the door of the lounge talking to her phone. As he was approaching her, Yi Jung heard Ga Eul say, "Okay grandfather. I'll tell him. Good night. I love you."

Yi Jung placed his hand over Ga Eul's one shoulder and at that, she jumped and shrieked. "Aaah!"

"Ga Eul- yang, it's just me." Yi Jung said to her.

"Omo! You frightened me Sunbae."

"I'm sorry. You're cold, aren't you?" Yi Jung removed his coat and wrapped it around Ga Eul's bare shoulders. "That should keep you warm."

"Thank you Sunbae." she replied as Ga Eul held to the sides of the coat to wrap it further around her.

"Is it your grandfather on the phone a while ago?"

"Uh. Yeah. I'm sorry. I was not able to inform you that I went out. My phone was ringing and I need to answer it ASAP."

"It's okay. What's the phone call all about?"

"Oh. I almost forgot." Ga Eul responded. "Grandfather's asking if you could come to his house tomorrow… with me."

"Alright." Yi Jung responded.

"You don't have anything to do?"

"Nothing. I just hang out with the boys during Saturday. I'm sure they won't mind since I'm going to meet your grandfather."

"Okay."

"I'll pick you up at 8 AM tomorrow. Is that okay?"

"You don't have to pick me up Sunbae. We can just meet there. You know the place, don't you?"

"Yes I know it. But Ga Eul- yang, I prefer if we could come together. Just let me pick you up."

"Oh. Alright."

"Do you want to go home now? You need to wake up early tomorrow."

"Okay. You don't have to drive me home. You can stay here and continue to party. I can call my driver to pick me up." Ga Eul was holding her phone to dial a number when Yi Jung's hand stopped her.

"What are you saying Ga Eul- yang? I'm driving you home. I'm going home as well. Besides, I don't have anything to do there without you."

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Yi Jung pulled out his black Mercedes in front of the Chu estate. He got out of the car just in time for him to open the door for Ga Eul. They were now standing in front of the Chu estate and Yi Jung must admit that he felt extremely nervous at the thought. Today, he's going to meet her grandfather. What if Grandfather Chu disliked him? Would he now agree to cancel the engagement? 'Damn Yi Jung.' He thought to himself. 'Just relax. Everything's going to be fine.'

"Sunbae, are you okay?" Ga Eul asked for like the nth time since their drive. She can't help but ask him since Ga Eul was feeling the uneasiness ad nervousness of Yi Jung.

"I'm all right, Ga Eul- yang. Just a little nervous." He honestly answered her.

Ga Eul took his hand and pressed it. "Take a deep breath first before we go in. Don't worry. I'll just be beside you. And my grandfather's not that frightening. He's actually really nice." Ga Eul smiled at him.

The thought of Ga Eul holding his hands brought courage to Yi Jung. And her smile was really motivating. 'God Yi Jung. Things should be the other way around. You're the man.' He breathed deeply as Ga Eul told him.

"Ready?" she asked him.

Yi Jung nodded his head and together, they walked inside the Chu estate. Upon reaching the living room, Grandfather Chu greeted them with a smile on his face. "Good morning Yi Jung, Ga Eul."

Ga Eul let go of Yi Jung's hand and walked over to her grandfather to press his hand to her forehead. Yi Jung just stood there, watching how close Ga Eul is to her grandfather. As soon as Ga Eul was done, she walked back to Yi Jung to assist him to the sofa. Before moving from his place, Yi Jung bowed down to Grandfather Chu. "Good morning sir. I'm so Yi Jung. Nice meeting you."

Grandfather Chu smiled at him and motioned his old hand towards the sofa. Yi Jung and Ga Eul took their seats. After sitting, Yi Jung handed a small box to Grandfather Chu.

"What is this?" Grandfather Chu asked.

"It's a tea set I made a few months ago sir. I wasn't able to buy fruits so I brought that along instead." Yi Jung explained with all his might to not stutter in front of Grandfather Chu and Ga Eul.

"Thank you, son." Grandfather Chu said. "This one will be added to my tea set collection and I bet this one's the most beautiful since it's made by a So. By the way, you don't have to keep calling me sir. Call me grandfather since you're engaged to my one and only granddaughter." Grandfather Chu noticed the diamond ring glittering on Ga Eul's left hand. "Ga Eul- ah, can you take this to my room?" He handed the box to her and Ga Eul took it.

"I'll carry that for you." Yi Jung suggested.

"She can hanle it by herself." Grandfather Chu stopped him. "Just stay seated."

Yi Jung just followed Grandfather Chu's words for he doesn't want to appear disobedient. As soon as Ga Eul was out of sight, Grandfather Chu started a conversation. "Yi Jung- ah, did you give the ring on her left hand?"

Yi Jung smiled and nodded to answer Grandfather Chu's question.

"You proposed, didn't you?"

Yi Jung nodded once more. He asked, "How'd you know?"

Grandfather Chu chuckled at Yi Jung's reaction. "Why wouldn't I know?" Yi Jung gave the old man an understanding nod. "I'd like to thank you for doing that Yi Jung- ah."

"I just don't want her to miss that experience."

"I understand. Thank you." The two men smiled at each other. Grandfather Chu continued speaking afterwards, "I want to tell you something Yi Jung- ah."

"What's that sir?" Yi Jung asked. The old man gave him a correcting look. "Oh. I mean, grandfather."

"I think you know that Ga Eul never had a boyfriend in her life and you're, let's say, the first one. I was informed by your grandfather what a big Casanova you are. I was doubtful at first whether to accept the offer your grandfather has given me since you have that reputation. However, when I thought things over, I thought of why not give you a chance? I have a trust in you now Yi Jung that since you two are engaged, you'll throw away your reputation as the Casanova."

"I already promised Ga Eul."

"Good then. Do you know that she went here a few days ago and asked me to cancel the engagement?"

"I know."

"I didn't agree. We ought to give you a chance Yi Jung, I said to her. And that's why Ga Eul is wearing that ring. However, I want you to know that y granddaughter and I had an agreement that once you make her cry, I'll cancel the engagement right away. I asked her notto mention this to you because I want to say it myself."

"I won't make Ga Eul- yang cry." Yi Jung promised.

"Good then Yi Jung. It's a promise then?"

"Yes grandfather."

The older man smiled at what he heard while Yi Jung just continued to have that straight face of his.

"I don't want to see my Ga Eul crying again because of you." Grandfather Chu said.

Yi Jung's straight face turned to shock when he heard that. "What do you mean by that?"

"For the past two years, I've seen my Ga Eul cry because of that man she loves and only this year did I confirm that that man is you, So Yi Jung. Yes, you heard me right. My granddaughter loves you."

"Grandfather, you must be joking."

"I'm not. I know my granddaughter very well. Anyways, I hope that strengthens your promise to me that you won't make my Ga Eul cry."

"Grandfather! Yi Jung Sunbae! Let's have morning snacks." Ga Eul shouted from the kitchen. "Go to the terrace while I prepared our snacks."

"Let's go Yi Jung- ah." Grandfather Chu invited Yi Jung as if the older man did not reveal something shocking to the younger one.