Moving On 101 Chapter 16: Just Us, a boys before flowers/꽃보다 남자 fanfic

Just Us.

An American song started playing. Everyone turned their heads to look at one of the board of member's secretary, who quickly covered her face in embarrassment with her left hand then her right hand took her phone out, killing the music. I saw some of the members glared at her as well as the other secretaries and assistants in the meeting. I heard that song twice I believed, but I can't remember the title. It's pretty popular in Korea, well, the singer is internationally popular anyway.

When the song stopped from playing, another one came but this time it's from my phone. Technically, it's not a song, just my ringing tone. They looked at me, if I'm not feeling so down today I would have laughed out loud. They glared at her when her phone rang but when it was from the CEO, they even smiled.

I looked at the screen, stood up and excused myself before leaving the room. With the phone in my hand, I took long strides to find a deserted area. I spotted the end of the corridor where a vending machine is standing. My eyes roams at the colorful and highly technologically advanced vending machine but my mind's focused at the voice in my phone.

"I'm really sorry, Ga Eul-yang."

"But Yi Jeong, you said we're going. We've been planning this since the start of the year." her voice low, almost sounded pleading.

"I know. I know. I wanted to spend our anniversary with you Ga Eul-yang." I leaned my forehead at the cold surface of the machine, closing my eyes in despair. "Only with you."

Silence.

"Ga Eul-yang?"

"You promised, Yi Jeong." her voice broke and it breaks my heart. My hand went inside my side pocket, holding on to that blue velvet package.

"Ga Eul-yang …."

She cleared her throat, masking her cry. "I need to go. My class' about to start."

The call ended even before I got to say 'Saranghe'.

I got a condo in Manhattan
Baby girl, what's happening?
You and your ass invited
So gon' and get to clappin'
Girl, pop it for a pimp
Pop, pop it for me
Turn around and drop it for a pimp
Drop, drop it for me

That song again. When I accepted the facetime video call, it's playing on the background. It's very cheery and dance-able but I don't have the energy nor the spirit to even smile at the moment.

"So Yi Jeong! What the fuck is going on?! Why did you text me you're canceling the proposal?!"

The booming voice of Song Woo Bin echoes to my miserable dead room. I sighed for what felt like a million times. He appeared to be inside his car driving making the music louder than necessary. Before I got to answer, another video call invitation but this time from my laptop. I clicked the accept button and what followed is the annoying screaming voice of our curly haired best friend.

"YAH! SO YI JEONG! DO YOU WANT JAN DI TO KILL ME?! I ALREADY TOLD HER YOU'RE GOING TO PROPOSE TOMORROW AND NOW YOU 'RE BACKING DOWN!?"

I rubbed my temples in circular motion, these dudes are only making my depressed brain hurt even more.

Another notif popped up and it was from the doctor.

"Yi Jeong what's wrong? Did something happened?"

I released a huge sigh, my friends will not forgive me for my reasons. Heck I can't even forgive myself!

"Yi Jeong-ah!" they all said in unison.

"I'm stuck here. I can't go home." It's probably the most lamest and most annoying reason there is in the entire universe.

"What do you mean you can't go home? Do you need a private jet? I can send you one right now." says Jun Pyo.

"Japan is not even that far from here." says Woo Bin.

"Is your grandfather preventing you to go?" Ji Hoo asked.

"Here's not here, only me and Secretary Kim. We're still in the middle of negotiating potential projects and I can't afford to miss even a single meeting. This Japan-Korea venture is really big for the company and the Japanese are very hard to impress."

"I never thought I would see the day So Yi Jeong would fail to impress others by his arts and by his looks." says Jun Pyo.

"You're forgetting the day he first met Ga Eul." says Woo Bin.

"When was that again?" Jun Pyo asked.

"Ga Eul stormed out of his studio that night looking like it's the last place she wanted to be in and as if Yi Jeong is the most disgusting human being on the planet." says Woo Bin with a round of amused fits.

"I didn't know that as well but it's not surprising. Ms. Chu Ga Eul is really something." says Ji Hoo, also with a huge grin.

"The bottom line is I can't make it tomorrow." I said firmly. It's nice reminiscing my first encounter with my country bumpkin but it's only making me feel worse. Ga Eul and I have been looking forward to celebrate our first year anniversary as official couple. The plan is to celebrate it at Jeju Island but my crazy busy schedule in Japan confirms of the cancellation of that dream celebration and it's not just because of that. It's almost been a month since I last saw her.

"So what's your plan now?" Ji Hoo asks.

"Move the anniversary." it was Jun Pyo who answered first.

"Dude, you can't move anniversaries." says Woo Bin.

"Tsk! Late celebration I mean." says Jun Pyo.

"Still, you lose the moment bro." says Woo Bin.

"What about those things your prepared for tomorrow night?" Ji Hoo asks me, not even paying attention to those two.

"Canceled. Everything was canceled." I answered gloomily. This got to be the worst day of my life.

When I was alone again in my room without my friends comforting me(sorta), phone in my hand I can't help the tears from falling as I stare at my angel's face.

I would give anything to be with her even just for a day.

I'll rent a beach house in Miami
Wake up with no jammies
Lobster tail for dinner
Julio serve that scampi
You got it if you want it
Got, got it if you want it
Said you got it if you want it
Take my wallet if you want it now

I was staring at the man in front of me. It's been 5 minutes since he entered the meeting room but my brain's too shocked to fully process it. I felt a tap on my shoulder.

"So what's the plan? You want me to call your 3 wingmen?" a familiar old man asked me with a smile.

It woke me up. "Halabeoji! What are you doing here?"

"I've made huge mistakes in putting the business first before family over the years. You, as well everybody in the family had suffered greatly and I'm very sorry for that. I know I can't undo them anymore but I promise not to make the same mistakes."

"I don't understand, halabeoji."

"Go get your girl. I would love to see Ga Eul be part of our family."

"What?"

"Please, don't think I didn't know you're planning on proposing tonight. Do you think this old man had lost his touch?"

I was too dumbstruck to answer.

"Today is your first anniversary, is it not? I have a wife too you know and let me tell you this, women are suckers for anniversaries. Your grandmother is the perfect example." he said with a playful grin.

Is he saying I can go? My eyes can't grow wider anymore. I didn't stop himself, I attacked my grandfather with a tight bear hug. I can't believe he's here as my replacement.

"Alright, alright. Let me breathe, kid." I let go of him.

"Start planning, Romeo. I only got you 24 hours. I need you back here 5am Japan time." he reminded me like a fairy godmother reminding the expiration of his magic.

"I'll be back before you know it." I can't contain the smile that's escaping my lips. This is the best day ever. I ran out of the room but before closing the door, I slipped my head inside again.

"Thanks, halabeoji."

I closed the door, my right hand already dialing a phone number from my contacts. There's no time difference between Tokyo and Seoul and I'm praying she will pick up even though it's only 4:16am in both countries. After the fourth ring, a sleepy voice answered.

"Yeoboseyo?"

"Jan Di-ah, I need your help."

Jump in the Cadillac
Girl, let's put some miles on it
Anything you want
Just to put a smile on it
You deserve it, baby, you deserve it all
And I'm gonna give it to you

Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Sex by the fire at night
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like

A private jet landed at the airport. My heart feels like it will fly away from my body. When the doors open and revealed the most beautiful face of my angel, I didn't wait for her to reach me, I ran up to her and hug her tightly in my arms. God, I missed her. I kissed the top of her head before looking down at her amazing brown eyes.

"I missed you."

"What are you doing here?" confusion evident in her voice and eyes.

"Surprising my girlfriend." I said playfully. Now that Chu Ga Eul's finally in my arms again, I can't stop being happy.

"But you said you can't leave Japan."

"Last minute changes. I'm not needed there until tomorrow morning. I'm yours for the whole day." I lowered my head and stole a peck from her lips. Lips that I missed so much. Ga Eul smacked my chest. I chuckled at her pout. She's never a fan of PDA and it always amuses me every time she will hit me whenever I steal a kiss.

I wanted to fully taste her lips again but we needed to move. My twenty-four hours are ticking down, I got plenty of surprises in store for her and it would not be good if she won't see them because of my greediness to her lips. Besides, I reserved a specific amount of hours for those kind of activities.

I laced my fingers at her small hand, pulling her towards the car I prepared for this special day. Her jaw drops upon seeing our ride.

"1959 Cadillac Convertible." I introduced with pride.

"Where did you get this?" her soft hand lightly tracing the shiny side of the car. The look of adoration evident in her eyes. I made the right decision picking this car because I know of her love to anything vintage.

"Here and there." I opened the door for her and she glides in.

I closed her door not so gently making her flinch a little, she shot me a glare and I laughed. When I got on the driver's seat she had her face looking at the other side, I wanted to see her face but there's also something I caught on.

Her smile.

One look at her eyes and I know something's up. I've known her now for years, yes, we might only been together as a couple for a year but she is my soulmate. We are connected.

I brought the vintage car into life, silently making a promise. I will put her smile back.

I'm talkin' trips to Puerto Rico
Say the word and we go
You can be my freaka
Girl, I'll be a fleeko, mamacita
I will never make a promise that I can't keep
I promise that your smile ain't gon' never leave
Shopping sprees in Paris
Everything 24 karats
Take a look in that mirror
Now tell me who's the fairest
Is it you? Is it you? Is it me? Is it me?
Say it's us, say it's us, and I'll agree, baby

"Where are we going?"

I reached for her hand from her lap and intertwine my fingers before kissing it, my eyes glanced at her before turning back to the road. "You'll see, angel."

"I knew this is not a charity work." she said, tucking a strand of her hair on her ear but it's not helping because the wind is just making it more messier than ever. "Doing charity work even under Shinwha doesn't require the use of a private jet."

I laughed. "Did Jan Di told you it's a charity event?"

"Yes and she can't make it because she has three patients due to give birth this week so she can't really go out of country. I'm here as her replacement. What did you do to bribe her, huh?" she eyed me suspiciously and I wanted so bad to pinch her cheeks. She looks so cute trying to look mad or scary.

"An authentic Japanese sushi platter." I answered truthfully.

"She gave me away for sushi?!"

"Not just sushi, it was one of a kind and it would take a month to order and also I have Jun Pyo to back me up."

"How did you get the private jet?"

"You are forgetting who's your boyfriend, Ga Eul-yang." I said, adding the signature smirk that makes other girls melt but can only make her eyes roll at the back of her head. Chu Ga Eul is not an easy girl to impress and I think I have done honorable things in my past life to deserve her in this lifetime.

"Why New Caledonia though? I thought we're going to Jeju?"

"You know the answer to that already, jagiya. And also, you mentioned you love this place especially the mountain top view when we went there the first time."

When I glanced at her, she was staring at me with a shock expression in her face, her lips slightly parted. "You remember that?"

"I remember everything about you, Ga Eul-yang."

There. Her smile. She smiled at me before looking away, tucking her hair again. Good job, Yi Jeong! Give yourself a pat in the back.

We arrived at our destination. Ga Eul looked up at me after reading the name of the shop in front of us. "Why are we here?"

"We need clothes." I answered her simply before pulling her inside.

"We have clothes." she said stating the obvious and even pointing at the clothes we're in. The store is empty except for the manager. Before heading to the airport to pick her up, asked the place to close for us while Ga Eul will do her shopping.

"I suppose you have something formal to wear in your luggage?" I asked teasingly.

The store manager greeted us and informed us she will just be by the counter if we needed help.

"What do we need a formal wear for?"

I sighed chuckling. Chu Ga Eul and her nerve-ending questions. Some things never change even through the years. I leaned down and stole another kiss, she gasped then hit my chest again. Sometimes I wonder if she likes hitting me only to feel my body.

"Your questions will be answered later but for now, you need to pick a dress ….and shoes too." I look down at her feet hidden in her simple white sneakers. "You look sexy in those kicks but in high heels you will be my dessert."

Her cheeks turned burning shade of pink. It's so noticeable in her milky skin I can't help but pull her waist to my body and steal yet another kiss. This time it lasted more than a few seconds. If she didn't pull away I would have deepen the kiss not minding even if we're inside a clothing store.

"Don't take too long. I will take them off you anyway." I whispered in her ears, squeezing her waist before going to the aisle of accessories.

"Byeontae!" I heard her called at me. I chuckled. Oh angel, you should have know better than to call me pervert.

We had lunch afterwards. I picked a known steak restaurant and I was rewarded by her beautiful smile. A smile that is only reserved for me. We talked and we talked and we talked. Everyday we talk on the phone or we will do facetime and skype when both of us are busy with our work but still, Ga Eul and I can talk just about anything and everything. We don't run out of things to talk about. Our minds are in sync, no need for filter. I can tell her everything and same goes with her to me, in a way she is my best friend as well as my girlfriend.

We love our dates like this. Every time we will go out it feels like for once Ga Eul and I were ordinary people living simple lives. When we're together we can totally be ourselves. She can be just Ga Eul. I can be just Yi Jeong.

We can be just us.

"What are we doing here?"

That was like the fourth time she asked that kind of question this day and just like those first three, I answered playfully again, not really revealing what's in store for her.

She's too busy admiring the Luxury Yacht in front of us she forgot to roll her eyes at me or give me her signature glares. I chuckled, pulling her by the hand towards our next destination.

"Please tell me there are people in here." she said as we walk around the upper deck.

She was about to run to the edge to see the view of the vast Pacific Ocean when I pulled her to me, locking her in my arms. "Why? Are you scared to be alone with me?"

"No."her brows frowning as if the idea seems ridiculous. "I'm just worried for this beautiful boat. Can you drive this thing?"

I laughed at her remark. "How on earth will I be able to do that?"

"I don't know. I stopped thinking there's anything you can't do after co-piloting with you on that chopper last December."

"Alright, alright, you have a point. Why don't we go and find out." I grabbed her hand and started pulling her inside. "Come on, let's explore more."

I've been to numerous luxurious yacht before but this one is by far the most grandest. This one is good enough to be a five-star hotel, the structure of the whole place was so meticulous and elegant it feels like we're on a different world. The bar, dining hall, corridors, everything. Perfect is an understatement to describe it.

"Seriously Yi Jeong, what are we doing here? Are we even allowed to be on board?" Ga Eul asked when we reached the lower deck where our next destination is - our suite.

I didn't answer her, I was too focused on reaching that glorious bedroom.

"Yi Jeo-"

I pinned her at the wall. She gasped from the sudden action but I can sense a mischievous gleam in her eyes.

"If I tell you then it's not a surprise anymore, is it?"

"Haven't you ran out of surprises yet?" she asked.

"Not even close, my love." I whispered. I felt her shiver from the tone of my voice. Her bold eyes staring at me as if challenging and I just can't resist anymore. I attacked her inviting lips and she responded with the same eagerness that I have. Her hands went up to my neck, fingers tangling with my hair as she tilts her head to her right to deepen our kiss. She gasped when I bit her lower lip a little harshly, relaying the message of my hunger. We just ate but I'm still hungry and no food can satisfy my quench other than my enticing angel.

And she got my message. She wrapped her slender legs around my waist then I lifted her up, still not breaking the kiss. My hands fished out the key-card on my back pocket and expertly opened the door to our haven.

I pinned her again to the wall inside the large room. The room itself is impressive, it even had an artificial fireplace opposite the spacious bed but I don't have time to marvel on the room, I'm too focused at devouring this woman clinging to me whose lips are so soft and warm I just can't stop tasting.

Her feet landed on the carpet floor and I wasted no time to remove her flannel shirt, leaving her in her white tank top. I was about to pull her tank top over her head when she moaned through our kiss and that woke me up.

I withdraw from kissing her(with difficulty), leaning my forehead on hers to calm my breathing, closing my eyes shut tightly. If I didn't gain Herculean self-control over Ga Eul, I would not be able to stop. "Get in your dress angel, before I ditch everything and make love to you for the rest of the day."

I felt light touches of her fingertips, tracing my neck up to my jaw and to my ear. "Do you hear me complaining?"

I attacked her lips again. Chu Ga Eul should have known better than to talk like that in her sexy bed voice but when her hands started roaming on my chest, looking for that button to release, I broke our heated kiss. "You're a little devil minx. Why am I even calling you my angel?"

She laughed. I pecked on her lips one last time before removing my body from pinning her. "Get dress Ga Eul-yang. Please." I kissed her forehead before walking out of the room(reluctantly).

Jump in the Cadillac
Girl, let's put some miles on it
Anything you want
Just to put a smile on it
You deserve it, baby, you deserve it all
And I'm gonna give it to you

"Don't peek." I warned my beautiful minx devil angel.

"Your hand is pretty much covering my entire face, Yi Jeong." she smacked my arm that's protectively wrapped around her slender waist earning her a loud laugh from me.

When she got out of our room my eyes grew bigger than the moon, my jaw dropped and my blood started going to one particular place. Chu Ga Eul in simple white fitted dress is the death of me. From her breath-taking beauty, creamy inviting skin that's screaming my name, teasing assets and mesmerizing eyes- I don't know where to focus my eyes.

She is literally an angel. No wonder I call her that.

She walks over to me with a smirk, closing my open mouth with her hand, giggling to herself.

"You know you're going to pay for this later, right?" I said breathless.

"You're not the only one with surprises, sunbae."

Ga Eul doesn't often call me sunbae anymore but when she does it means she's up to something and I will always be on the losing side.

She squeals when I suddenly grabbed her, closing the small distance from our body, burying my face at her neck, inhaling her wonderful scent. If her hair's not covering her skin I would have been attacking her neck like a hungry vampire that I am.

But another surprise shocked me when she did the exact thing I'm holding myself to. This angel bit my neck! I immediately let go of her body. She looked up at me confused and startled and with a pout.

I kissed that pout. "Bite me all you want later but right now I got something for you."

We reached the upper deck again but this time I'm holding her waist, guiding her way as my right hand's covering her eyes.

I stopped us in the middle and nodded my head, removing my hand from her eyes.

"HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!"

Confetti erupted from everywhere as all of our friends jumped and greeted us with delight. Ga Eul's eyes widen and she covers her mouth with her hands. I felt her flinched from the sudden surprise since I'm still hugging her body in front of me.

I kissed her temple, "Happy anniversary, love."

All of our friends are here; Jan Di, Jun Pyo, Woo Bin, Jae Kyung, Ji Hoo, her co-workers in the hospital, some of F4 friends and a lot more. Jan Di's holding out the cake I bought. They sing for us before we blew the candle number 1.

It was a blast. It felt like we're celebrating a birthday instead of anniversary. The sun had started setting and the party just keep going wild. And it's even more fun with the yacht floating in the ocean away from the shore. Away from the public eyes. In here we can be wild animals. Everybody's dancing, laughing, playing around and having fun. Ga Eul was taken from me by our friends while Woo Bin literally dragged me to a game of Ping Pong beer.

When it was 8 o'clock and we're in the middle of daring (forcing) Ji Hoo to do a sexy dance with the lady captain, I noticed my angel is not among the crowd. I went to check if she's at the food table, Ga Eul have the perfect body but that girl's appetite can surpass mine. She's not by the food and not with any of our friends. I started worrying but I don't want to alert our friends in case she's just in the washroom or she went back to our room to change her shoes.

I was on my way to our suite when I finally found her at the other edge of the deck. She was facing the over-looking ocean with sad eyes. Why is my angel sad?

I wrapped my arms around her, enjoying her warmth and her scent. It's already evening that means my time with her is coming to an end. I don't want this to end.

"Thank you for the party." she said quietly.

"You don't like it?"

When she didn't answer, that's the time I knew something's really off. My heart started beating fast and loud in my chest. She haven't said anything yet but I can already feel the pain. I hold her tightly, burying my face in her neck. I don't wanna let her go.

I won't. I couldn't.

"How long are we going to be like this?"

Her words breaks me.

"We live in the same country, in the same city, same race, same circle of friends but it feels like what we have is just an illusion. A stolen piece we're not even allowed to enjoy."

"You know how our world works, Ga Eul. You and I both know what it's in store for us when we decided to start this. Don't tell me you're giving up on me."

She turned to face me. "How am I suppose to answer that in our anniversary? Anniversary that we planned but with just a snap of a finger it was gone. We can't be like this all the time, Yi Jeong. We can't always rely on your 'last minute changes' until I see you again. I know you're working hard but is it too much to ask for just a fracture of your time?"

"Ga Eul-yang…"

"No. Don't answer it. I might not be able to handle the truth." she loosen my hold on her and walked away from me.

I was left there.

My life as the heir of So enterprise was pretty much set up the day my brother left the family and even on that time I didn't make any dreams or goals in life. There's no point anyway. I got a life laid out ahead of me already, why bother thinking.

But that was before Ga Eul.

When she entered my life, it was like I'm in autumn. It became colorful but along with it is the fall of my mask, revealing the true me. Not only to others but to myself as well.

At Jun Pyo and Jan Di's wedding night, for the first time, a goal formed in my mind.

And that goal is to always love her.

But now what? What is happening to us? What is going to happen to us?

My phone started vibrating in my pocket.

"Yeoboseyo?"

There was a pause.

"Yi Jeong what's wrong?" The worried voice of my mom asked.

"Nothing, omma."

Mom my is a great reminder to me of one of the wonderful miracles Ga Eul had brought to my family. When I brought her to meet my family I'm hoping but not expecting it to turn out as a nice family dinner but miraculously it did. My dad still lives with his lifestyle but at least him and mom were in good terms now.

She loves Ga Eul like she's already part of our family.

"You're a great ceramist young man but you're not a gifted liar. Not to your mom. Now tell me what's wrong sweetheart, I know there is and I also know you're not in Japan where we thought you are, that's why I called. What's going on?"

I sighed. Of course she would know.

"It's about Ga Eul, isn't?"

See, she knows everything.

"It is Ga Eul. The only time you sounded so devastated is when you two are having problems. Come on, tell your omma what's going on."

I sighed, finally giving in. "I think she's giving up on me." The words finally left my mind and it hurts so damn much.

"What's wrong, honey? What happened? Did you two had a big fight? Just let her have some space to calm herself, I'm sure she'll eventually come around."

"I'm giving her too much space, that's the problem."

I heard my mom sigh. "Yi Jeong, you and Ga Eul live in different environment, different worlds but you two still managed to make it this far. I know it's not easy but giving up will do both of you no good. You two are like two jigsaw puzzles fitted to one another, it can be separated but will always fit together."

"What am I going to do, omma? I don't want to lose her. She's my everything."

I heard a sniff from the other line. "Omma?"

There was no answer. "Omma, are you still there?"

"Yi Jeong."

I did not expect the voice of my father from the other line. "Where's omma?"

I heard him chuckle. "I took the phone from her before she started whining about his 'baby boy' all grown up. She ran to the kitchen and probably attacked those cakes Ga Eul bought for her."

I chuckled lightly.

"So tell me, how come you made your mom cry?'

"Well apparently she's not the only woman who I can make cry."

"What did you do this time, Yi Jeong? I told you to treat Ga Eul properly. Do wanna be like me, huh?"

"I messed up."

I told my father everything. From our anniversary plans, the cancellation, New Caledonia surprises up to this point of the night. I heard him took a deep breath. "Son, I have not been a good husband but I know what it feels like to love. I understand your situation and I know Ga Eul does too. Both of you are always busy and it can't be help if within the 24 hours of the day you don't get to spend as much time as you want with each other but you're still young. Both of you. Don't rush everything, just go with the flow."

"What if that flow leads us apart? I don't think I can handle that. I can't live without her."

"Your omma's right, you're really growing up." he chuckles.

"I'm serious."

"Sorry, son." he cough a couple of times to hide his laugh. "Now about you situation, I think you're just over-looking the main point here."

"Huh?"

"You've made grand preparations for your anniversary and when it was canceled you made sure that on the second try it will be more impressive."

"What's wrong with that?"

"Nothing but I just think you're forgetting something."

"What is it?" I'm totally lost.

"I think you forgot that simplicity is still the best of all. Ga Eul's not asking for your grand gestures, all she wanted is to be with you. As simple as that So Yi Jeong."

I felt like I took a dive at the cold sea water. How can I be so stupid not to realize that?

"Remember, Ga Eul loves you for who you are and not your money."

With a new found energy, I straighten up. "Thanks for the eye-opening."

"Anytime, kiddo."

"I gotta go. I have my lady waiting for me." I was about to end the call when I heard my dad calling me, I brought the phone back to my ear.

"Say hi to Ga Eul for me."

"I will."

"Oh and son …am I expecting some grandchildren soon?"

If you say you want a good time
Well here I am, baby, here I am, baby
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Tell me what's on your mind
If you want it, girl come and get it
All this is here for you
Tell me, baby, tell me, tell me, baby
What you tryna do

I found her by the bar. She's alone, seated at one of the high chairs at the counter with a flute glass in her hand, it's already half empty. As much as I keep on telling her liquor is doing different things to her, my Ga Eul is still crazy about them (especially that she's not getting any hangover). Champagne, wine, vodka, spirits. You name it, this woman can drink it. She's not a frequent drinker but I always admire her bravery in trying new things and a drank Chu Ga Eul is also one of my favorite things in the world.

She knew it was me but she chooses to pretend I'm not there. I stopped right behind her, I leaned my forehead at the back of her head. Her lavender scent can always calm me.

"I'm really sorry, Ga Eul-yang."

We both flinched. This is the exact same thing I told her on that phone call yesterday morning. That time I was apologizing for the cancellation of our plans but right now I'm apologizing for being stupid.

She turned to face me. I know she's been crying, tears still evident at the corners of her eyes. "I'm sorry too, Yi Jeong. I shouldn't have said those."

"I have an answer for you though."

She shook her head. "No, you don't have to. It's awful of me to even ask. I'm a bad girlfriend. I'm sorry."

I cup her small face in my hands, caressing her warm cheeks with my thumbs. She closes her eyes, two drops of tears fell. It breaks my heart seeing her cry and worse is it's because of me. "Please don't cry, jagiya."

But her eyes releases more tears and the only thing I can think of to stop my angel from crying is to conquer her trembling lips. She gasped from the contact. I'm glad she didn't push me. I felt her hands encircle my nape and pulls me closer to her. The curves of her body greeting mine. My hand slides down to her waist, my other hand tilting her head to the side to give me more access so I can kiss her with all the passion that I have.

She bit my lower lip and I grant her entrance. Her tongue dances with mine and I swear to God it feels like heaven. I can kiss her 24/7 if God will let me to.

I tasted the liquor in her mouth. It's not too strong and I can taste the hint of strawberry in it. I smirked through our kiss. Strawberry champagne just might be the only liquor I will be drinking from now on.

I heard her moan through our kiss and it's making my body hotter than I already am. We pulled apart for air but damn the air, I wanted to devour her. I immediately attacked her jaw and her flawless neck. I gained that Herculean self-control because of Ga Eul's neck. As a man it was a tremendous challenge to stop myself from showering her with love bites. I so badly wanted to imprint my mark on her skin.

She was still sitting at the high chairs and it was giving her the right height to level with me. I positioned myself in front of her and I saw her creamy legs fall apart to accommodate me. Her short dress sliding up her thigh giving me the perfect view of her lace panties. The delicious contrast of the red undergarment on her milky skin made me hissed. God, one month is just so damn long.

There's no stopping me. When my lips reached her pulse points I heard her intake a gust of air, she grabbed a chunk of my hair in her hands.

"Yi Jeong sunbae…"

My name never sounded so good when she calls it especially using that honorific. It's giving me that higher position over her and her total submission to me. I love the way she utters my name. From the shy whispers, angry tone, sweet and cute way up to the loud screams of my name in pleasure. I love it all.

"Sunbae…"

My ever wondrous hands reached at the back of her dress. As much as I love seeing her in this sinful dress, it needs to go. Immediately.

"Sunbae."

My fingers found the zipper to heaven and I wasted no time to pull it down but Ga Eul reached behind and stopped my hand.

"Yi Jeong."

I withdraw from tasting her exposed cleavage and looked up at her. I saw the same desire in her eyes and her cheeks are all rosy, lips swollen from my attacks but I also saw a sense of hesitation.

"What is it, jagiya?"

Her eyes moves, slightly nodding her head sidewards. In all the blood that's rushing through my veins, my brain's not in the state to comprehend this mystery. "What?"

She sighed and raised her hand a little and pointed at something over the ceiling. My eyes followed the direction she's pointing.

I let out a sound that can actually match a wolf's grunt. I heard her chuckling beside me.

"Ugh. I hate CCTV."

I roll at the bed turning to my side, still completely exhausted but when I reached to the angel beside me, I only felt the cold empty bed sheets. I bolted up.

"Ga Eul-yang?!"

"I'm here Yi Jeong."

The sweet voice of my angel came from the open balcony. The sliding glass door's open and there leaning at the side is my autumn wearing only my shirt. Seeing her with only my clothing can wake up all of my senses, especially that there's a huge probability she's not wearing anything underneath.

I got on my feet, surprised I'm even wearing my boxers, and went behind her. I rested my chin on her shoulder, enjoying the combined scents of the two of us in my shirt. We stayed like that for a moment. Silently enjoying being together.

"I love you, Yi Jeong. You know that, right?" her quiet voice breaking the comfortable silence.

I tighten my hold on her. "I know, my love. I know."

"I'm sorry about today."

"You don't have to apologize, it's my fault we can't celebrate our anniversary like what we planned." I said, kissing her shoulder blades.

"But you still made it. You brought me in this romantic place, throw a party for us. You even got us in this insanely beautiful yacht but what I did is complain at you. I'm sorry, jagiya."

Chu Ga Eul doesn't often use endearments like I do. I don't complain though. I love hearing my name coming from her lips.

She turned around to face me. The love in her eyes are so fulfilling and overflowing. I lowered my head to give her a kiss.

"I shouldn't have said them. I don't want you to turn your back on your responsibility."

"I wouldn't mind stopping."

She gasped. "Yi Jeong, you can't say that! You have dreams and goals in life and I wanted you to fulfill those dreams!"

"All of which are irrelevant if I don't have you."

She lowered her chin and looked down to her feet. I lifted her chin up so I can see her beautiful eyes again. "And you're in those dreams too, you know."

"I'm sorry." she said once again.

I chuckled. "If you apologize one more time I will punish you."

She raised her eyebrow.

I dipped again to have another taste but this time, only to tease her ears. "Punish you 'till the only thing that will come out of your lips are screams of my name. Repeatedly."

I heard her intake of breath when I said that. Ga Eul might look innocent but when it's just the two of us, there's a different story.

She smacked my arm but not too forceful. "No time for that. We still have guests outside."

"Who? Who's outside?"

She rolled her eyes. "Our friends, So Yi Jeong. Did your brain got shaken up?"

"Yes. From our previous activities, my brain's definitely shaken up."

"You're such a perv!" she smacked me again.

"Don't mind about those guests, they already left even before we got in our room."

"Really?! When? How? We're in the middle of the ocean!"

I sighed, kissing her forehead. "Chu Ga Eul and her unlimited questions."

"Are you telling me it's just the two of us in here tonight?" her eyes widen in disbelief.

"Nope. Who will drive the boat? I'm pretty sure my license doesn't include driving a full size luxury yacht, although that would be awesome."

She laughed. She placed her arms on my shoulders and hugs me.

"Too bad you didn't see the fireworks."

"What fireworks?" she asked.

"I prepared fireworks for you and I specifically instructed them to fire it at 12 midnight and seeing that it's…" I glanced at the clock beside our bed. "…it's already 1:24. We missed it."

"It's okay. I got what I needed right here in my arms."

Her words brought a huge smile on my heart. Then she suddenly gasped."Oh! I almost forgot! I haven't give you your gift!" she jumped from realizing this and quickly dashed to her bag.

"I have this with me even though I had no idea you'll be here." she went back to me with a small package in her hand. With a shy smile, she gave it to me.

I accepted the gift and opened it eagerly. It's a simple blue and black leather watch.

"I know you only wear branded watches but when I saw that at the store I immediately thought of you. You don't have to wear it though, you can just put it in your room or in your bag-"

I kissed her. A simple thank you doesn't feel enough for me. "I love it. I'm going to wear it from now on. Thank you, Ga Eul-yang."

She gave me that smile I always love.

"I have a gift for you too, you know."

"Isn't this day your gift?"

"Nope. Wait right here." I went back to my scattered clothes all over the floor, looking for my pants. I found it near the artificial fireplace next to the broken lamp. The room is a mess, I feel sorry for whoever's going to clean it.

"Hold out your hand." I commanded.

She did and waited.

"Close your eyes too."

She eyed me suspiciously. "It better not be loaded with diamonds bigger than my eyes and can actually buy a country, So Yi Jeong."

I shook my head, smirking all along.

She closed her eyes and with slightly trembling hands, I placed my gift in her ring finger.

She gasped but still didn't open her eyes.

"It's not diamond. It's sapphire."

Ga Eul opened her eyes. She stares at the beautiful ring in her finger.

I brought her hand up and kissed the finger with the ring, catching her eyes. "I love you, future Mrs. So."

She gasped again.

"Are you…? Is this …? Are we….?"

I chuckled. I had prepared a great and grand wedding proposal to her on our anniversary that we're suppose to celebrate in Jeju. The trip was canceled but my proposal still remains. I planned on doing it with the fireworks, bringing back the memories of our second pretend date but this works fine as well. I learned from tonight to keep it simple, just like my Ga Eul. Simple but gold.

I nodded and pulls her in my arms. I know she's still processing it and I'll give her that time but right now I'll cherish this precious moment with her.

I heard her chuckle. "You didn't even asked for my answer."

I looked down to her but still not removing our embrace. "I know the answer anyway."

She pinches my side, laughing.

She was still laughing when I lifted her up bridal style. "Come on, Mrs. So. We only have few hours left before we go back to reality, let's make the best out of it." I throw her back to our king size bed.

"What do you have in mind?" she asked, crossing her long legs.

"Things So Yi Jeongcan only do."

"Why? What does So Yi Jeong do?" she asked innocently. Well, pretending to be innocent. This minx sure is a she-devil.

"Chu Ga Eul stop asking and start learning." she laughed at me but that's the last time she got to laugh because for the hours that followed the only thing that came out of her lips are her cries of my sweet name and sunbae.

*89*

"I'm not gonna ask when will I see you again." Ga Eul said as we walk towards our ride to the airport.

"Ga Eul-yang…" I know our time's up and I'm already missing her but I don't want us to part with sad feelings.

"I'm just going to wait. Turns out I love surprises, especially when it came from you." she said brightly with a radiant smile.

I can't help but smile as well. My heart made the right decision in loving her. I let go of her hand as we reached the car. We both looked back at the yacht behind us. "I'm going to miss that yacht."

"Me too." I said.

"So, are you going back to Japan?" she asked as we get inside the car.

"Yep." I plugged the key to the ignition and brought the vintage car to life. "But there's something I needed to do first."

She stared at me with questioning look. "What?"

"I'm going to buy us our own yacht."

FIN.

Thank you for everything! I hope this at least made up for the short story. This epilogue was originally a Kaistal anniversary songfic which I had posted on my wattpad but it works fine as an epilogue with this story. I hope you guys like it.

'Till the next story loves!