Hello everyone!
First of all, here is the FINAL CHAPTER of "Can't Forget... And Don't Want To!"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm really sorry that the story is already over but, as I had said before, my other stories are meant to take place in the 4year gap that occurs in "Boys Over Flowers" and also to give hints about what could happen after it...
I hope you guys will enjoy this last chapter because I had quite the trouble in writting it (couldn't stop crying....:P) and I want to defy everyone that has followed this story to the very end and even those who simply are reading the last chapter to leave a review saying what they thought about it. Thank you very much for those who reviewed this story: you guys rock!
I'm very sorry to those who believed that Woo Bin seemed too much of a cry baby in my story and for those who expected to see more words in Korean. The fact is that pabo - meaning idiot, I think - is the only word in Korean I know of. As for Woo Bin seeming a cry baby, it's my opinion that even though he seems strong enough in the drama, in the sentimental aspects he isn't much diferent than the other F4, meaning that he suffers and cries like everyone else. It was my decision to turn him into more human but, if I disappointed you, then I'm sorry.
I hope to see you in my other story about Yi Jung and Ga Eul, called "Happy Ending Has a Bittersweet Flavor!", whose second chapter I'm posting today too!
So, Thank you very much for keeping up and ENJOY! (Sorry for any mistakes in English that might appear!)
Chapter 15 -No More Doubts
Signing a few papers more, the woman dressed in high heels, black skirt and white blouse with lace at the neck extended her hand towards the old man at her right, smiling in relief.
- Thank you very much, Mr. Smithson. It has been a pleasure to do business with you… - she said in impeccable English.
- The pleasure has been all mine, Jae Kyung dear. I just wished everyone was as applied on business as you are! My dear, - the old man said, holding her hand tenderly as she smiled. – you're far too young to concern yourself merely with business! And you have to take extra care of yourself! I've known your father for ages and I first met you when you were 5months old. An adorable baby… and now an extraordinary business woman!
- Thank you once again, for your kind words. I promise I'll take care of myself.
After biding the English gentlemen farewell, Jae Kyung breathed in relief and smiled as she recalled the old man's advice and concern.
Chen arrived behind her in silence, as always and asked:
- Is there anything you need, my lady?
- Yes. Please inform my parents that we're leaving for Korea as soon as the preparations are complete. I've already informed everyone of my departure so…
- Are you sure, my lady?
- Positive. I've been delayed far too much longer than I wanted. If Mr. Smithson weren't who he is, I would have left the deal with other person but… anyway, please confirm that the preparations are complete and warn my parents of my decision…
- Yes, my lady. – said Chen, returning as silently as she had entered.
Jae Kyung let herself fall on her chair exhausted. While she looked around, she thought about what had happened since her vacations in Korea, already four years ago.
It had been months since the last time she and Woo Bin had been together. Han Ju was a ghost, put in prison, that had left them 4years ago now, and they had been together ever since. The international calls and the web cam were part of their routine as it was dealing with some of the biggest names of the business world and the underworld.
They had spent holydays and vacations with each other; every bit of time they could manage to get they talked to each other and every time they were near, they arranged to meet, even if it was for merely a few hours and after a few travel miles. As every other couple they had their fights and different points of view, but as he would often tell her, that would only turn the reconciliation even more sweet.
Jae Kyung had managed to get her company on track once more and JK Group was now one of the most important allies of Shinwha abroad as well as one of the firms with more value in the market. Their volume of trades and transactions had spiked up after Han Ju's incident and Jae Kyung had proved that she had indeed learned with her mistakes. She searched for help every time she was insecure, either with her father or either with the other business partners in the company. She had ended up gaining the respect amidst the "sharks" in business and the trust between her workers.
Her father had recovered and was openly supporting his daughter's romance, mostly because he saw how much Woo Bin was making her feel joyful. He had liked Woo Bin mostly because of his openness about his feelings on her. He wasn't making any promises, only making sure that as long as they were together, she would be happy. Her mother though, had been reluctant in accepting Woo Bin; in a few months, however, she had been swept of her feet by his charms and smooth talk. He had always been a ladies killer and her mother was no exception!
Chen returned a few minutes back:
- My lady?
- Hum? Oh, Chen! Is everything alright?
- It's almost everything ready. We should get going…
- And my parents? – Jae Kyung asked, already getting up and walking towards her coat.
- They don't agree with your decision. And I agree with them, if I may. You should rest…
- I'm not sick! – she said with a smile as she placed her black coat on. – I'm just a little tired, that's all… I can recover when I arrive or during the flight.
Returning to her desk, Jae Kyung opened one of the top drawers and removed a package from there, wrapped up in baby blue paper. Closing the drawer, she followed Chen outside her office with a smirk in her face.
Hours later, as Woo Bin entered his company he was informed he had a visitor in his office.
- A visitor? Who? – he asked himself as he walked over there, holding some papers for the meeting he was going to have later in the afternoon.
Woo Bin had also grown in those 4years, making his name and work known all over the world. The company had grown larger under his supervision and wider, with brand new branches all over the world. The number of clubs under his supervision had grown and business was going on pretty well. He had given up "Petroleum Company's" actions, selling them to Jun Pyo and Jae Kyung's company but still keeping 17% of those actions. He was more and more in love with Jae Kyung and what he found out to be the best thing, against all odds, he didn't feel the need to have any other woman…
Opening the door to his office, he was almost thrown aback as he saw who was sitting in the couch at his right.
- Jae?! – he asked, incredulous.
As soon as her eyes clashed with his, she suddenly seemed startled and then started crying and sobbing. That scared the crap out of him!
Rushing in her direction, tossing the papers he was holding into the nearest table, he didn't even notice Chen leaving and locking the door behind her; his concern was making sure he understood why his girl was weeping like that.
- Jae!? What's wrong? What happened?
She simply placed her arms around his neck, bringing him close and crying. He hugged her as fiercely as he could but she still wouldn't stop sobbing.
- Jae… Jae, what's wrong? You're scaring me… come on, I'm here… it's alright… schh…
Little by little she calmed herself. She glanced at him with a smile that had him breathing in relief, and kissed him tenderly.
- What happened?
- Sorry… I didn't mean to break like that…
- It's fine. Tell me, what happened? Was it something with your father? The company?
- No… no… nothing like that…
- Then what is it? You're starting to worry me…
- It's just… I… I have something to tell you…
- Ok…but, when did you get back? – he asked, glancing around the room. Her traveling brown bag was in the floor near them. Her hair was longer and was in a mess, her clothes were a little baggy but she seemed to have gained some weight (something he never in his whole life would ever say to her! He had already seen her angry once and it wasn't pretty…). – What happened?
- I just got back a few minutes ago and I came here directly…
- Are you sure you're not hurt?
- … - she smiled between fresh tears. – Yup. I'm positive. At least I'm not hurt permanently…
- What do you mean? I don't understand and if you keep crying, I won't be able to help you, Jae… come on…
She took deep breaths and then pressed herself more near him, her arms never leaving his neck and eyes locked on his, waiting and trying to calm herself. Woo Bin's arms rounded her waist, one of his hands retracting a little bit to her stomach and then he felt it.
- You're the only one who hurt me! – she said, between sobs, tears and smiles as his eyes wandered from her face and her abdomen bewildered. – Lucky for you, I'll be able to be ok in a few months!
He was speechless. Under his hand, placed at Jae Kyung's belly, he could feel something moving like a bump of excitement against his hand. He simply stared at it and then at her, incredulous.
- It's… is it…
- Yeah. – she said with a smile between tears – I'm pregnant…
- You… you're… I'm… I am…?! – he mumbled, trying to speak properly.
- If you dare to suspect me… - she threatened but was cut off as he clashed his lips to hers in a hungry and tender kiss. He repeated that same action over and over until he was almost laid upon her frame on the sofa; meanwhile his hand never left her stomach neither lost contact with the little lump under her.
When they parted he seemed to have recovered his voice:
- But… how? – he asked, smirking and looking attentively at her. – When…?
- I don't think I have to explain you "how" it happened!
- I know! But then… then …? Oh my God!
- Before anything more comes up…
Moving and sitting herself up on the couch, Jae Kyung bent to look for something in her bag and pulled out the baby blue wrapped paper package and extended it to Woo Bin.
- Happy Birthday, Woo Bin! – she said with a big smile.
He looked at her like he didn't believe what she was saying:
- You remembered?!
- Of course, I did! – she said, almost sounding offended. – Now open it! Come on!
- Ok, ok… but you didn't have to buy me a present, I mean… you're carrying a present yourself… - he said, caressing her tummy once more. She smiled but motioned him to open the present and he did as he was told. Ripping the paper in half, Woo Bin found a rectangular blue frame with…
- Happy Birthday, daddy! I'm still inside mom but I already love you so much! – Jae Kyung said, between tears and trying to imitate a baby's voice.
Woo Bin felt the tears start to swell in his eyes too but did nothing to stop them from coming. His heart was warm and filled with something he still couldn't quite name. Instead of trying, his finger walked the frame's glass, printing on his memory the contour of the baby in the ultrasound pictured in it.
- Is it really…?
- Yes, it is. – she said with a smile. – It was made two days ago…
- Why didn't you tell me? – he asked confused.
-Well, I didn't knew until I saw it. I went to the doctor because I wanted to make sure I was ok. I was feeling tired and nauseated at the time and I believed it was a virus or something… turned out to be something a little more complex than a virus…
- But you didn't tell me... why?
- As I said, - she said, making him look at her – I learned about his existence two days ago. I wanted to tell you personally and not by phone… I wanted to make you a surprise…
- …
- Are you mad?
- … No. it's just that… he's so small…
- Small? – she laughed. – He is already big enough for me and the doctor, considering I'm with a four months and three days pregnancy…
- Four months and three days?! But how…?
- How did I miss my period and all the other signs? Easy. Too much work! – she cut in. – The doctor said it was normal that I missed it because I work too much and because of the stress but, if it weren't for that nausea I would have never known…
- …
- Are you… I mean… you… are you happy? – Jae Kyung asked, a little bit afraid of his answer. Woo Bin turned at her, smiling sweetly and hugged her gently.
- Thank you… it's the most important gift I've ever owned…
Relaxing at his words she hugged him too, at the same time she heard him ask:
- Are you ok with it? I mean… do you want to have it? Or…
- Of course I want to have it! I already him love too much. I wouldn't be able to part from him, not now, not ever…
- Him? You already know the sex?
- Yeah, we were able to find out in the ultrasound. It's a boy.
- You sure?
- Yes.
- … I didn't mind if it was a girl, you know? – he said, still looking at the picture caringly.
- You didn't?
- Of course not! A boy is great but if it was a girl she would be loved the same way…
Smiling, Jae Kyung nestled herself in Woo Bin's arms while he crossed one arm over her and remained looking at the picture.
- He's beautifull…
- How do you know? You couldn't even say it was a boy or a girl a few minutes ago… - Jae Kyung said, laughing.
- I just know. Besides… with such a father, of course it's going to be Korea's next D. Juan!
- We'll see… he might turn out to be just like me, a fighting spirit!
- You mean a Monkey… - he mumbled with a smile.
- I heard that… - she warned as he chuckled.
They stayed silent for a few minutes before Woo Bin ask:
- Jae?
- Hum?
- I was wondering…
- What?
- How… how does this leave us…?
- What do you mean?
- Well, I've already proposed to you last year but you rejected me…
- Last year's proposal is already in the past…
- Does it mean if I propose now you'll accept?
- No.
- I still don't get you! Every girl dreams with marrying me…
- But I'm not any girl, am I? – she said, sounding a little annoyed at his ultra confidence.
- …
- …
- …
- … Sorry, I shouldn't… I mean… it's not that I don't love you…
- You simply don't want to marry me, even though you're waiting a child that's mine. That makes perfect sense, sure… - he said, sarcastically.
- Woo Bin…
- I'm sorry but I don't get it! – he said, getting up and leaving her on the sofa. She watched him walk towards his desk and listened while he continued. – I want to take care of you, of our baby… I want to be there when you need me, when our son's born, watch him grow… what more do you want me to say? That I want to spend every day near you? That I can't stop thinking about you? That I love you? Fine, I'll say it! As many times as you want me to! I love you! You're all I think about and I can't forget you!
- I'm scared… - she cut his furious rampage of words and made him turn around surprised. She had her arms around her own frame and wasn't looking at him, while her tears started to fall once more. – I'm scared you'll get tired of me… that you'll forget me…
Woo Bin walked in her direction once more and kneel down in front of her.
- I don't want you to get married to me just because I'm pregnant… I've been traumatized by this entire wedding thing! I was meant to get married twice and while in the second I was forced to, at the first time it was the groom that left me! I don't want to go through that again!
- Do you think I'll leave you? Do you actually think that I would do something like that? Things are different between us, Jae, than it were between you and Jun Pyo…
- I know, I know… but, I'll get fat with pregnancy. And lazy and unbearable and… what if someone comes and you find out you want to be with that person, rather than staying with me? I don't want to attach you to me like that just because… because…
- Stop, just stop ok? Listen to me. I want to marry you because I love you! Of course I also love our son but, first of all, I love you! Do you get it?
She sobbed a little but nodded too. Woo Bin smiled.
- Weren't that your hormones talking, just now?
- What?
- Hormones. They say pregnant women got theirs pretty altered when they're pregnant… I didn't know they could also get stupid…
She punched him in the arms a little but still smiled. Woo Bin grabbed her hands and said:
- Ok. Sorry for yelling at you… I should have known there was something more than just… well, forget about what I said, ok?
- Even when you said you loved me?
- Not that, of course. – he said, leaning forward to capture her lips in his.
When they parted, Woo Bin said:
- But I still want to be near you… and our son…
- Well… I thought of a way, in case you came up with something like that… sort of… - she said, half serious and half smiling.
He eyed her suspiciously.
- You did?
- I did.
- And what brilliant idea was that…?
- … It's just an idea, ok? Don't get mad!
- Just say it!
- … Let's move in together…
- What?!
- Let's live together. As if we were really married…
- But… you're not making sense! You said you don't want to get married…
- And I don't. For now…
- For now?
- Let's just say that it's kind of like a test… for both of us…
- … It's not a crazy idea at all. You mean to say that if we can understand ourselves and live like a couple perhaps we can get married? Is that it?
- Yes, but only if you decide you can put up with me for the rest of your life… I don't want you to regret having chosen me…
He lifted one of his hands and caressed her face, smiling:
- I won't. It's not quite how I wanted it to be but… we can try and see how it goes.
- … Can I ask you something?
- What?
- Why is it so important to you? The wedding? I mean, you're Korea's retired D. Juan…
- … My mother. She wasn't married to my dad and he regretted never having married her. She left us when I was two years old and, honestly, I don't want my kid to go through something like that…
- She left you with your father?
- Yeah. They were together and my father never quite had the courage to make it official… his habits kind of never changed about women and she ended up believing he had been deceiving her… so she left…
- And your dad?
- He loved her, he really did. But it seems he liked other women as well… she ended up marrying to someone she found later…
- Did you see her?
- No. She didn't want to have anything to do anymore with my father. Or me…
Jae Kyung did not say anything and just caressed his face.
- Of course, - he said, a little more cheerfully – announcing to the world you're mine wouldn't be that bad too…
- Pabo! – she said, smiling. Woo Bin returned to her side and placed one arm over her shoulders and his other hand on her stomach.
- Why did you start crying when I came in? Did I scare you…?
- No… - she said, smiling. – It's just that he moved when he heard your voice…
- Really?
- Yup…
She smiled and kissed him softly:
- Congratulations, daddy…
- Congratulations… mama… - he said, smirking. Immediately Jae Kyung's eyes were filled with tears and her lower lip was trembling. – Oh, no! What did I do? Did I say something wrong?
She smiled between tears and said:
- No… (hiccup) you called me… (hiccup) mama!
- Was it wrong?
- No! – she shouted between tears – It's because of the hormones!
- Ah! Right… you get more sensible, isn't it?
She nodded. Leaning forward, Woo Bin caught her lips in his and said:
- I love you…
- I love you too… and I don't want you to regret having chosen me! Promise you'll tell me if you get tired of me!
- That's not going to happen…
- It could! In a few months, I'll be awfully big, emotionally unstable and ugly! Any other women will seem gorgeous beside me! I don't want you to be attached to me just because…
- Will you shut up?! – he said, smiling and turning her head in his direction.
- What?
- That doesn't matter to me anymore… the most important thing for me is you and the gift you're carrying here for both of us. – he said, caressing her tummy. – That's all. And even if you get awfully big and emotionally unstable or whatever, I'll still love you. For who you are and not for your looks… I love you… and our kid…
She smiled touched by his words. Caressing her face and looking adoringly at him she said:
- Ok. I won't be unsure anymore of your feelings for me… - she said, smiling mischievously.
- Wh… what? What is it? Why are you smirking like that? – he asked, almost as excited as she seemed to be.
- There's something more I forgot to tell you… the company is moving. My dad and I are transferring the main center of the company here, from USA to Korea.
- But… that means…
- Means that I start working in Korea the next month and my father's associates will help me manage the company branches in the States. I'm still CEO and I'll probably have to go there a few times but I manage all from here.
- That's great! – he said, smiling.
- It was a present for his grandson…
- You told him?
- The day I knew, and it was me who asked him not to tell you…
- And… how did he react?
- He couldn't be happier! He said it was about time that we get our things worked out!
He smirked and kissed her and as they snuggled up to each other in the couch, he holding the frame and Jae Kyung nestled in his arms, in perfect bliss, Woo Bin's cell phone started ringing in his pocket. On the screen, Gu Jun Pyo's name kept flashing…
THE END…?
Thank you for being with me until the end of this journey!
I hope to meet you again in my next story!