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*a/n: This is my fave chap! :D ENJOY!
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Chapter 14: Unforgettable Night
Yi Jung was doing some pottery in his studio while listening to Mozart's classical pieces. He has a smile on his face while doing a small vase in his potter's wheel. Yi Jung, focused on his work, did not notice that the door to his studio opened. Ga Eul entered the room. As soon as she was inside, she saw the smiling Yi Jung, doing pottery. Because of that, Ga Eul smiled as well at the sight in front of her.
"You're dazzled, aren't you?" Yi Jung said without looking up from his work.
Ga Eul put up a straight face. "I'm not."
"What are you doing here?"
Ga Eul sat down at the bench near Yi Jung. "I'm driving around the city. I don't know where to go until I landed here. So, I see, you're listening to Mozart's music."
"Just for a change."
"Are you ready for tomorrow?" she asked.
"I am. My tuxedo is already in my room. It was delivered earlier." Yi Jung answered. He stood up from the bench. "I'll just wash my hands. Do you want tea?"
She nodded. After a short while, Yi Jung came back to her with his clean hands, carrying a tray. He placed it on top of the wooden tables and poured himself and Ga Eul some tea. He settled himself across Ga Eul. "How about you?"
"I'm… I'm nervous." Ga Eul confessed. "Imagine, there would be a thousand people tomorrow."
"Add to that, they are from the famous and wealthy families here in Korea and in other parts of the world."
"You just made me more nervous." Ga Eul said.
"Just smile." Yi Jung said to her after he took a sip of the tea.
"You're not nervous at all."
Yi Jung chuckled at Ga Eul's comment. Though he may not look like it, he's nervous about tomorrow's event. He has no idea how everything would end up tomorrow.
"Do you want to go somewhere?" Yi Jung asked her.
"Where? And why?" Ga Eul asked.
"Just somewhere. It will ease your nervousness for tomorrow."
Yi Jung and Ga Eul left his studio. They used Yi Jung's sports car and left Ga Eul's Porsche parked outside his studio. After the drive, Yi Jung pulled up in front of the Seoul Hotel.
"Good evening Mr. So and Ms. Chu." The attendant greeted them. "What can we do for you?"
"Can we see the hall?" Yi Jung asked.
"But Mr. So, the hall is currently under preparations for your engagement tomorrow." The attendant answered.
"Just for an hour. Please?" He flashed his dimpled smile and the attendant simply can't resist him.
"Okay Mr. So."
The attendant led Yi Jung and Ga Eul to the hall. The decorations were not yet finished. They were just setting up the tables, chairs and the decorations. It was only the stage that was furnished.
"We'd like to be alone." Yi Jung said to the attendant. At that, all the employees and workers inside the hall went out. Only he and Ga Eul were left here inside this very massive hall
"Sunbae, what are we doing here?" Ga Eul asked him.
"Being alone here is not frightening at all, right?"
"Yes."
"But tomorrow, it would be since there would a lot of people sitting down on those chairs."
"Yes."
"Tomorrow, on our engagement, I want you to imagine that it is just the two of us inside, just like today. That would ease your nervousness."
"How could I possibly do that? Of course, I would be seeing a lot of people tomorrow."
"Use your imagination." Yi Jung said. "You can do that, don't you?"
"I'll try."
"And remember that I'll always be here beside you." He took her hand and pressed it. "I'll catch you if you fall." Yi Jung grinned.
She looked at him straight in the eyes. 'I wish, you said that before I fell in love with you. At least, I would know that I have a chance.'
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"And now, let's welcome, Miss Chu Ga Eul." The emcee called her. At that, Ga Eul stood up from her seat inside the dressing room and walked towards the door. The massive wooden doors opened, revealing the very beautiful bride- to- be. She walked down the red carpet laid in front of her, passing all the guests in their respective tables. Ga Eul was wearing a Moroccan blue Grecian- inspired dress with rhinestones and bugle beads sparkling on its waist. Her hair was held in a bun at the back with some hairs loosely falling on the sides. She was wearing a pair of diamond earrings and a silver necklace which hangs on her neck with a small diamond as its pendant. Of course, she was also wearing the lovely diamond ring Yi Jung gave her. Lastly, she was wearing a pair of stilettos that were hidden under her long gown. All in all, Ga Eul resembled the Greek goddesses. She is, indeed, the most beautiful girl tonight.
At the end of the red carpet was a small table for Yi Jung and Ga Eul. Waiting was a very handsome Yi Jung who wears a black tuxedo and tie with a white polo inside. He was, patiently waiting for Ga Eul to reach him. At last, Ga Eul arrived and Yi Jung held his hand out for her to take. Slowly, the two sat at the table, both flashing their radiant smiles as cameras took photos of them.
"Tonight, the engagement of Mr. So Yi Jung and Ms. Chu Ga Eul will take place. To formally announce it all to you, may we please call on Master So Min Kyu and Master Chu Il Sook." said the emcee. At that, flashes of light came once more as the two masters got up from their seats and took the center stage.
"Good evening everyone." Said Master So. "I am very pleased to present to all you of that my grandson and the heir to the So clan is finally engaged to none other than the only daughter of the Chu family, Ms. Chu Ga Eul."
"It is a very beautiful scene to see the two of them, seated right in front of us, eh?" Master Chu said. "They look like a match made in heaven and in a few years, these two will finally tie the knot to bind the two families, the Sos and the Chus."
At Master Chu's comment, Ga Eul blushed. She looked at Yi Jung who was smiling to her. He whispered, "Are you nervous?"
"I am. But I'm doing the best I could to imagine that there are no people in front of us." Ga Eul whispered back to him.
Right at that moment when Ga Eul finished whispering, Master So's and Master Chu's speeches were done. Dinner immediately followed after the announcement. Yi Jung and Ga Eul were conversing while having their dinner, as if not aware that all the people inside the hall were staring at them. They were talking and smiling as if they were the only ones inside the hall. From the guests can be heard comments like, "It doesn't seem to be an arranged marriage to me."; "They seem to have wanted the marriage."; "They look perfect together."; "Really a match made in heaven."; "The perfect match."; "Yi Jung and Ga Eul are like soul mates."
After dinner, everyone mingled with each other, standing up from their tables to greet the other guests. This one night is a gathering of the wealthy, famous and respectable families all over South Korea and the world. Yi Jung and Ga Eul also mingled with the others, thanking each one of them for coming. Just as time passes by, guests, especially adults, were starting to depart the place, leaving the youngsters. The formal sense of the evening started to disappear as party songs played, with the youngsters dancing and partying. Yi Jung and Ga Eul were acting just like the crowd until a slow song finally began to play. Couples started to head to the dance floor and sway with the slow music.
Yi Jung held his hand in front of Ga Eul which she took. Together, they made their way to the stage. Just like how they danced before, Yi Jung wrapped his arms around her small waist while Ga Eul locked her hands at the back of his neck. What is different form before is that the two's distance now is closer than before. Yi Jung rested his forehead on Ga Eul's. Both were smiling to each other while dancing, their eyes locked into each other's gaze. They were swaying slowly with the music, enjoying their slow rhythm.
"You're beautiful. The most beautiful lady I saw tonight." Yi Jung commented.
Ga Eul, as always, blushed at her fiancé's comment. "And you're the most handsome."
"I always am." Yi Jung smirked.
She stuck her tongue out at him. Yi Jung smiled at the reaction of his fiancée. Sometimes, she's just too childish but that personality of hers is what Yi Jung loves. The playful and childish Ga Eul is truly amazing for him.
"The night's about to end." Yi Jung said.
"Yes." She replied. "At last, the engagement party's over."
Yi Jung made a sad face at what Ga Eul commented.
"Why Sunbae? Why do you have that look?" she asked.
"I don't want to end this night yet but you do."
"Why?"
"I'm still enjoying this moment with you." He said which made Ga Eul blush more than she already is. "Ga Eul- yang, I have a question."
"What is it?"
Yi Jung contemplated. Should he ask her right now? Should he ask if she went to that dance? This dance with Ga Eul right now reminds him so much of the dance that he had with that mysterious girl. How many times had he danced with Ga Eul? So many times before he even danced with that mysterious girl. He would always ask Ga Eul whenever they have parties. And every time they would sway with the music together, he would always feel something inside him snap. He would always feel his heart beating faster than the usual. He always has a smile on his face. Yi Jung would always be enchanted by Ga Eul. Those were what he exactly feels. Right now, he's very certain that the mysterious girl and Ga Eul are the same. Okay, he knows what he'll do. He wouldn't ask her right now. He doesn't want to end this moment yet. Somehow, he's afraid that she would say no. He asked her instead, "Are you happy that you're engaged with me?"
Ga Eul looked at him straight in the eyes. Yes, she's very happy indeed. Who wouldn't be? Her fiancé's So Yi Jung, the most sought after bachelor. He's the heir to the So clan, a very wealthy and famous family. He's a gentleman who very well knows how to make a girl smile and blush. He's like the perfect man, especially now that he threw away his Casanova personality. Most of all, who wouldn't be happy to be engaged to the man you love? "Yes, I am." She answered with a smile. "How about you? Are you satisfied that your fiancée is a simple girl named Chu Ga Eul?"
"How many times do I have to tell you that I can't imagine myself engaged to someone else? I am happy. I am very satisfied that I am engaged to a simple girl named Chu Ga Eul. I wouldn't want any other bride except you."
Ga Eul smiled once more at his answer. Is he telling the truth? Or is it simply because he doesn't want to hurt her? What do his words mean?
They swayed with the music until the last song of the night. Apparently, after the continuous party songs were slow songs. The two didn't sit to rest. They just hang on onto each other, even if they were not dancing. Sometimes, the two of them were just standing on stage.
As they were dancing the last song before the party would officially end, Yi Jung and Ga Eul started dancing once again, both smiling and enjoying. As the song was about to end, Yi Jung and Ga Eul slowed down their dance as if trying to lengthen the time. Yi Jung took his gaze off Ga Eul's eyes and looked at her lips instead. Looking at those luscious lips in front of him, he was very tempted to kiss her. Fighting himself, Yi Jung controlled himself as much as he can. He won't kiss her. He knows that she wouldn't permit him. She has not yet kissed anyone. Why would she let So Yi Jung take her first kiss? But then, they are engaged now. Grandfather Chu said Ga Eul loves him. Would she allow him?
"Sunbae?" She asked Yi Jung for he seems to be in deep thinking.
"May I kiss you?" he finally asked her.
Ga Eul looked at him with so much awe. What did he just ask from her? A kiss? She has never kissed anyone yet before. She has reserved her first kiss to someone she loves- So Yi Jung. Now, he's asking if he could kiss her.
"It's okay if you…" Yi Jung was about to say that it's okay if she doesn't want to but Ga Eul cut him off with a "Yes." from her.
They were looking at each other's lips right now, thinking what it feels once their lips touch. Slowly, Yi Jung removed his head from her forehead and leaned down. At that moment, their gazes shifted from the lips to the eyes of the other. Yi Jung and Ga Eul closed their eyes at the same time. Carefully and gently, Yi Jung placed his lips on hers, savoring the strawberry taste of her lip gloss. His right hand that was at her back a while ago made its way to her cheeks and cupped her small and pretty face, deepening their first kiss. Ga Eul's hands held his neck. After some time, they felt the need for air and broke the kiss. Yi Jung once again rested his forehead against hers and a smile spread across their faces.
"I love you." Yi Jung uttered.
Ga Eul's eyes widened at what she just heard. Isn't she hallucinating? Did he just tell her that he loves her? She looked straight into his eyes and found the sincerity behind those three words he uttered. Deciding that he should know, she whispered back, "I love you too."
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*a/n: Yii! So Yi Jung has been bothered by Grandfather Chu's revelation to him in chapter 10 because he loves her as well! Haha. Does it make sense? xD Hope I made you smile with this chap. Haha. :D Thanks to all the readers (and reviewers)! Love you guys. 3