YOUR REVENGE MY BARGAIN

*CHAPTER ONE*
WHEN IT ALL BEGAN

(a) The glass house, my jewelries, the building suitable for an art
gallery and the other half of my bank account shall form part of the
legitime of my second granddaughter and compulsory heir Choi Sulli;

(b) The aforementioned inheritance would only fall into the hands of my
granddaughter Choi Sulli if she would fulfill the condition of getting
married within one year after my death or earlier.
xxx

Sulli stared at their family lawyer who was reading their deceased
grandmother's last will and testament. She could not believe what she
was hearing. She looked at her older sister Sooyoung with confused eyes.
After the reading, they went outside and talked.

Sulli: Do you think grandmother was serious when she made that will?
Sooyoung: You heard the lawyer. Besides, the will was notarized and all
the legal procedures were followed. I don't think she was joking when
she made that will.
Sulli: Could it be contested? I mean in court?
Sooyoung: I think it would just be a waste of time and resources to do
that. The will is pretty much intact in the legal point of view. More
than that, haven't you noticed that when grandmother was alive, she was
very determined in getting the both of us married off? I don't think
there is a room for you to escape here. You need to get married. You
only have a year.
Sulli: That's easy for you to say. You have SiWon by your side. You got
married before grandmother passed away.
Sooyoung: That's besides the point. SiWon and I got married not knowing
of the condition in grandmother's will. I'm willing to give you half of
my share just in case you don't get married within a year. Don't worry.
Sulli: Ani. That is for you. I can't bear to take it away. I'll find a
solution to this.

Sulli assured her older sister once more and hugged her before she left
with her husband Choi SiWon who was waiting at the door after he ushered
the lawyer out of Sulli and Sooyoung's childhood house.

Sulli was now alone in their childhood home. The place seemed empty with
only memories to fill the spaces. Their parents died in an accident when
their private plane crashed when they were on their way to Paris for a
vacation. Sulli was still a child of tender years, but her memory of her
parents love was clear on her mind. Her parents' marriage was founded on
love. That was what her grandmother had always told them when she was
appointed as their legal guardian. Their grandmother took them under her
wings and gave them love, understanding and care. Sooyoung and Sulli did
not need much of their grandmother's financial support. The trust fund
left by their parents for each of them was more than enough to cater for
their needs. But the love, understanding, care and support that their
grandmother gave them was a very important factor on how they became who
they are. Sooyoung graduated from Seoul University with a degree in
history and is now managing a big museum. Not to mention, she was now
married to one of the top doctors in Seoul. On the other hand, Sulli
graduated from the same university with a degree in fine arts and is now
managing an art gallery; and is planning of setting up her own.

Sulli sighed.

"Grandmother, how can you expect this form me? How can I get married
within a year? How am I supposed to find the right man within a year?
You told me that Sooyoung and I deserve to have the kind of marriage
that Appa and Umma had. Do you want me to get married just so I could
get my inheritance? You even included the building that is perfect for
an art gallery under a provisional condition." Sulli talked her
grandmother as she stared at her picture hanging at the living room.

As expected no one answered. Sulli felt hot tears trickling down her
cheeks. She misses her grandmother.

"I wish you were still here grandmother." She whispered.

-

On the other side of Seoul, Minho received a text message from his long
time girl friend Krystal.

To: Minho
From: Krystal
Are you busy? Can you meet me at the cafe where we usually go? I need
to tell you something.

Uh-oh. Minho knew this was going to be bad. But still, he sent her a
quick reply.

To: Krystal
From: Minho
Sure. But I still have a meeting with my clients. I'll be free at
4:00PM. I love you. :)

Minho was one of the top young, (not to mention handsome) architects
working at Lee-Park-Kim Architectural Firm. He was immediately hired
when he passed the state boards and from then on he started building his
career. But his busy career did not keep him from giving enough time for
his family and his long-term girlfriend Krystal. They have been together
since they were in their junior year in college. He was planning to
propose to her very soon.

After a few hours.

Minho parked his car outside the coffee shop to meet Krystal. He
immediately saw her when he entered the cafe.

Minho: Hey babe. *smiled*
Krystal: Hey.
Minho: Do you want to order drinks first or-

He was cut by Krystal before he can say anything else.

Krystal: I have to break up with you.
Minho was startled with what she said. He knew from her text that
something was wrong, he did not expect that it would be this problematic.

Minho: This is not funny baby. You can stop joking now.
Krystal: I'm not. Do you remember Lee Taemin?

Of course he remembers him. Taemin is Krystals' co-employee at the
advertising firm where she was working. He had been eyeing and circling
Krystal like a predator waiting for his prey.

Minho: Krystal, can we talk about this? If you need a time out, I can
give it to you. But don't break up with me. Don't do this to us babe.
Krystal: I'm sorry Minho. We've been together for so long. I guess I
grew out of love. I'm in love with Taemin. I haven't told you this, but
I've been cheating on you for the past three months.

Minho became silent. He was stoic. he could not move; and this only
meant that he was mad. His girlfriend cheated on him, when all he wanted
was to give the world and his love to her. All he could do was stare at
Krystal as she stood from her seat and walked out of the coffee shop and
out of his life.
CHAPTER TWO*
*LITTLE DID THEY KNOW*
It's been one week since Krystal broke up with him. Minho was mad, sad, pessimis
tic and tired. All he did was to bury himself in his work so he could forget all
the hurt that he was feeling inside. He was currently working on some finishing
touches on one of his blueprints when he received a text message from his appa.
To: Minho From: Appa Son, I'm still in Singapore. Your mother needs someone to
be with her. Please fill in for me. Do you remember the charity ball at the Hyat
t Hotel? It's at 8:30 tonight. Wear a suit and fetch your mother at home. I alre
ady informed her about this. Thanks son. :) Minho sighed. He looked at his sched
ule for the day and his secretary was able to miraculously clear off his whole a
fternoon schedule. He had nothing more to do. He shrugged. He'd rather go to thi
s party with his mother than be at his bachelor's pad mourning over his break up
. He sent a quick reply to his appa. To: Appa From: Minho Ne, appa. Please come
home safely. :) He went home to get ready for the event, and fetched his mother
an hour before the event started. ---- Somewhere on the other side of Seoul, Sul
li was busy finishing her new artwork. It was a statue of a woman dancing. It re
presented freedom and a sense of lightness. She wanted to feel like that again.
Since the will of their grandmother was read, all she felt were chains around he
r. She was chained to the provisions and she was burdened with the obligation to
fulfill the conditions. She longed to feel free and light again. She never real
ly cared about the the money or the jewelries, but she could not afford to lose
the building that was very suitable for the art gallery that she was planning to
open for herself. She was already working at an art museum; and she is receivin
g a good amount of salary; but she felt that it would still be different if she
would have her own art gallery where her artworks could be displayed. "Sulli!" S
he heard someone call her. She was sure it was her Sooyoung Unni. She turned aro
und and smiled. Sulli: Ne? What brings you here? Sooyoung: Do you remember the t
wo antique paintings that grandmother donated to the charity that she was sponso
ring before she died? Sulli: Ne. They are going to auction that at a charity bal
l right? Sooyoung: Ne. That ball is tonight at 8:30 at the Hyatt Hotel. Sooyoung
made a face that Sulli is very familiar with. Sulli began shaking her head; her
eyes wide. Sulli: Ani! Ani! I know that face! I'm not going! Sooyoung: Please?
Please? Please? Sulli: Why can't you just go with SiWon? Sooyoung: He wanted to,
but he got caught up the hospital. The other doctor that was supposed to reliev
e him from his hospital duty did not arrive.Please just go with me? Sulli sighed
. She just can't say no to her unni when she is being like this. Besides, her hu
sband had a justified reason for not making it to the charity ball. SiWon was a
very dedicated doctor, and an even more dedicated husband to her sister. Filling
in for him would be one of her ways of repaying him for taking care of her sist
er. Sulli: Araseo. As if I can refuse you. Sooyoung: Yey! Now it will be a forma
l event so you need to wear a dress. The black one that I saw from your closet t
he last time I visited would be appropriate. Now I'll go home to get ready and I
'll pick you up at your apartment an hour before the party arachi? Sulli: Araseo
. With that, they bid their temporary good byes and Sooyoung went on her way. Su
lli resumed to her art and after a few more minutes, she headed to her apartment
to get ready. Two busy people living their own separate lives. Each one have th
eir own burden, a problem, a strife. Little did they know, it was a few hours be
fore their lives collide.
CHAPTER THREE*
*THAT MOMENT OF IMPACT*
Minho walked towards the center of the grand ballroom as he guided his umma to
where the auction was being held. Tonight was one of the biggest auction of anti
que art collections in Seoul; and his mother, being an antique collector had to
be there. Minho's Umma: Thank you for being here Minho. I know you don't like hi
gh society gathering like these. Awww. My baby boy looks good in his suit! *Pinc
hes Minho's cheeks* Minho: Aish! Umma, I'm not a baby anymore. People might see.
Just pinch my cheeks at home. *smiles* He then suddenly turned serious and said
to his umma. Minho: I don't usually like getherings like these, but right now I
'd rather be here than be at my apartment mourning over my break-up. Minho's Umm
a: Don't think about her anymore. I haven't told you this, but I never really li
ked Krystal. The reason why I put up with her for all these years is because I c
an see that you are happy with her. Minho simply nodded. Krystal was the last th
ing he wanted to talk about tonight. He scanned the ballroom and his gaze zeroed
in at the bar located at the other side of the room. He carefully led his mothe
r to a seat near the auctioneer and respectfully excused himself. He then procee
ded to the bar as fast as he can. All he needs is a place where he could be alon
e and not recognized by anyone. From the time he stepped foot in the ballroom en
trance, many people have asked him on how he was handling himself with the break
-up. Apparently, his break-up with Krystal was the biggest gossip of the month.
He did not know who spilled the beans until one of his mother's-friend's-daughte
r told his mother that Krystal had posted her pictures with Taemin all over her
facebook and twitter accounts. [Minho's POV] Aish! Even people who I don't know,
knows about my break-up with Krystal. She is being too noisy about her new rela
tionship with that Lee Taemin. Minho arrived at the bar and ordered his favorite
drink. He was pretty much pissed off at Krystal. She was the reason why people
laughed at him behind his back. Even his co-workers whispered things when they t
hought he was not listening. But his anger was not only fueled by his crushed pr
ide. More importantly, it was fueled by his broken heart. He can't believe that
Krystal was willing to throw away all the years that they were together for a me
re three months that she was with Teamin. Minho was not naturally an evil person
, but he felt his evil self lurking in the corners of his mind. He will make her
pay. He will find himself a beautiful girl that he could flaunt and rub on her
face until she realizes that she made the biggest mistake in her life when she l
eft him. Minho's plan of revenge was born. He searched the ballroom for his pote
ntial girlfriend. Unfortunately, all he could find were society matrons on the s
ame age-scale as his mother. Minho grimaced. Then his gaze was caught by a tall
lady wearing a simple lilac gown. He asked the bar tender if he knew some inform
ation about her. Bartender: Oh! That is Choi Sooyoung. She is one of the grandda
ughters of one of the late sponsors of this charity auction. I think she is here
to support the event in behalf of her deceased grandmother. Minho was about sta
nd from his seat to approach her when he heard a voice beside him. Girl: And she
's married. Minho looked at the direction of the voice and he saw a tall girl in
a black dress. Minho: Mianhae. I beg your pardon? Girl: I said she is married.
To one of the top doctors here in Seoul. Minho: And how did you know about that
may I ask? Are you one of the top gossip columnists in Seoul? Girl: Ani. Je ireu
m-eun Choi Sulli imnida (My name is Choi Sulli.)I am a junior art director at th
e Seoul Arts Gallery; and the sister of the woman you've been ogling for the pas
t minute. Minho was stunned. He had never met a woman who could step up straight
ly to him. He usually render girls speechless with his good looks and charismati
c smile. But this girl does not seem to be affected by him or his good looks at
all. Minho: Oh. I'm Choi Minho. But I don't think we are related. Sulli: No. I d
on't think so. The family name "Choi" is so common in Korea. Minho tried to make
fun of the fact. Minho: Don't you think it would be funny if we got married and
you would have the same maiden name and married name? Sulli: Ani. That's ordina
ry too. My sister's husband's family name is Choi too. You might have heard of h
im. He is Dr. Choi SiWon. Minho was very embarrassed. He usually makes girls lau
gh with his quick wit and sense of humor. In fact, they are one of his qualities
that Krystal fell for the first time he met her. He was becoming annoyed by thi
s Choi Sulli girl. She is obviously one of these high society bred ladies who ar
e snob and who only wears branded clothes, and who only rides on expensive cars.
She probably owns a horse or a pony. [Minho' POV] Pish! An uptown girl.She is n
ot my kind of girl. She is most probably difficult to maintain with all her expe
nsive demands and wishes. [Sulli's POV] Why did I ever talk to this blabbering b
achelor?! Well I just wanted to protect Sooyoung Unni from his advances. He is m
ost definitely not my kind of guy. He is most probably too vain and self-absored
. So what if he is handsome? Eeesh! Sulli had only agreed to come with her unni
to this event because her brother-in-law could not make it on time. On their way
here, Sooyoung had constantly nagged her to look for potential husbands who cou
ld be attending the event. Apparently, to her humor and to her sister's dismay,
the event was mostly filled with old matrons. There was no one there whom Sulli
took an interest in. Not even this blabbering bachelor that was seated beside he
r on the bar stool. Ignoring him, Sulli proceeded to order her usual drink. Sull
i: Anneyeong. One glass of white wine please. Bartender: Yes Miss. Omo! You're M
iss Choi Sulli isn't it? Sulli: Ne. I'm here with my sister. Bartender: I notice
d. How's your husband hunting? I heard the rumors. Is it really true? Minho's ea
rs perked up when he heard that statement of the bartender. [Sulli's POV] Aigoo!
Even this bartender knows?! He is not going to propose is he? He's too old! I'v
e had a lot of proposals, both descent and indescent ones when the news about my
grandmother's will spread. This is so embarrassing! I hope this blabbering bach
elor did not hear anything. Sulli was blushing from head to toe. She risked a gl
ance at the blabbering bachelor who was beside her to check if he heard anything
. To Sulli's disappointment, he was smiling at her. This only meant that he hear
d everything. Her eyes widened, but she quickly regained her composure. She stoo
d up from the bar stool, held her head high just like what her grandmother taugh
t her during embarassing situations, and prepared to walk off when suddenly a ha
nd caught her arm. Minho: Jam kahn man ko da ri se yo. (Wait.) I have a proposal
. Sulli rolled her eyes. Sulli: Oh no! Not you too? Minho smirked. Minho: Oh no,
no. no. I would not dream of giving that proposal to you. This is a different p
roposal miss. Two people whose lives collided stood face to face and almost at t
he same height. A bargain was floating in the air waiting to be spoken
CHAPTER FOUR*
*TOO LATE TO BACK OUT*
Minho grabbed Sulli's arm and led her through the double doors leading to the ba
lcony. Sulli protested but Minho was stronger than her so he was able to drag he
r outside with ease. Once they were at the balcony, Sulli felt the chill of the
night air, she shivered. Minho automatically took off his coat and draped it on
her shoulders. Sulli: Oh. Kamsahamnida. So what is your proposition then? Minho:
Before that, can I ask you a question? Sulli: Alright, but nothing too personal
or else I'll go back inside. Minho smirked. Minho: Don't worry. I have no inten
tion of getting to know you that way. Sulli was offended. Sulli: Neither do I. P
ish! She started to go back through the double doors but Minho stopped her again
. Minho: Alright. Mianhamnida. I won't say anything offensive anymore. Why do yo
u have to get married? Are you that desperate for love? Sulli was shocked. She o
nly looked at him with wide eyes. She did not know that there are people who wou
ld look of her situation that way. Sulli: Ani! It has nothing to do with love. I
have to get married because it is a condition given by my grandmother before I
could get my inheritance. Minho: Mwo? That is insane! Is that even legal? Sulli:
Yes it is. All the legal procedures are complied with. I can't do anything exce
pt abide by them. And for your information, I am not that desperate for love. Mi
nho: You don't have a boyfriend? Sulli: I've always kept myself busy with my stu
dies. Then after graduating, the art gallery immediately hired me. In short, I h
ave no time for romance. Minho: But did you have a boyfriend? Even once? The con
versation began to become too personal for Sulli. She did not want Minho to know
that she once had a relationship which only ended in misery. He might think of
her as a loser. Sulli: That question is too personal. I would rather keep that i
nformation private. Minho: Oh. Araseo. Sulli: So, now you know the reason why I
have to get married; what is your proposition? Minho: Do you want to get married
? Sulli: Mwo?! Weo?! You're crazy! You're a complete stranger! Minho: I'm Choi M
inho! Everybody knows me! Sulli: Aish! I don't know anything about you! Well. Ex
cept for the fact that you are arrogant! Sulli began to walk off again. This tim
e, she took off as fast as she could but Minho grabber her by the waist and swun
g her around to face him. He was looking straight into her eyes and his arms wer
e wrapped around her waist. Minho: Listen to me first! What I am proposing is a
partnership. A business partnership! I need to have my revenge against my ex-gir
lfriend. You need to get married to receive your inheritance. It's a good bargai
n! Sulli: You would go up to this extent for your broken heart? This is absurd!
Let go of me! Sulli began to struggle out of his hold, but Minho kept his arms l
ocked around her waist. Minho: No. This is not absurd. Have you ever had your he
art broken? Minho was looking straight into Sulli's eyes and she could see all t
he pain that he had been keeping inside. She knew how it feels to have her heart
broken; and she vowed to never let herself feel that pain again. Minho inched h
is face closer to hers and whispered: Minho: Please marry me Choi Sulli. Sulli w
as about to say no and back out of the proposed deal when the double doors opene
d and Jo Kwon, one of Seoul's top gossip columnist appeared together with his ar
my of camera men. Jo Kwon: Omo! Omo! Omo! What is this?! Is Choi Minho, one of S
eoul's top young architects proposing to Choi Sulli, one of Seoul's most eligibl
e heiresses? Minho and Sulli were shocked and blinded by the camera flashes all
at the same time. Who would have thought that they would be caught in a position
resembling a lovers' passionate embrace by no less than Seoul's biggest gossip
columnist?! Minho: What gave you the idea that I am proposing to her? Jo Kwon: Y
ou don't have to deny it Choi Minho! We were passing by the double doors when we
heard someone saying "Please marry me Choi Sulli." And when I opened the doors,
TADA! It was the two of you! Besides, the way you are two are holding each othe
r is enough proof. I'm so happy for the two of you! Chukadrimnida! When they reali
zed that they were still in the same position, Minho and Sulli immediately disen
gaged themselves from their "hug". Jo Kwon was so excited of his discovery and h
e did not notice that the situation began to become awkward between Minho and Su
lli. Jo Kwon: Weee! Okay boys! Let's go back to the event! I have my story for t
omorrow's gossip column! Tata for now! Jo Kwon and his paparazzi team were back
inside in the speed of light, Minho and Sulli were not given the chance to clear
things up. They exchanged looks of disbelief. Minho: What do you say Choi Sulli
? It's too late to back out now.
CHAPTER FIVE
ALAS! EVERYBODY KNEW*
Can you hear the wedding bells ringing? After an explosive break-up with his lo
ng-term girlfriend, Seoul's top young architect has finally popped the question
to no other than Seoul's most sought after heiress! Reported by Gossip King Jo
Kwon Mrs. Choi: Omo! Minho! What is the meaning of this! Minho's mother placed
the society pages of the daily newspaper on top of their breakfast table. Jo Kwo
n's gossip column is finally published. Alas! Everybody knew. Mrs. Choi: What do
es this mean? Is this Choi Sulli? The daughter of the late Choi Joo Young of the
Choi Group of Companies? Minho: Ne umma. Please let me explain. Mrs. Choi: Ara.
Tell me what is going on young man! Minho: I am merely helping her. It is sort
of a business bargain. Mrs. Choi: Bargain?! You are going to get married because
of a bargain? Aigoo! You are going to give a heart attack! Minho: Sulli's grand
mother made a condition in her will before she died. She said that Sulli would n
ot get her inheritance if she would not get married within one year after her gr
andmother's death or earlier. Mrs. Choi: Chincha? Her grandmother did that? Minh
o's umma thought for a moment. She and Sulli's grandmother had met in several oc
casions. She was such a dear old lady. She could not believe that she would do a
thing like that to her own granddaughter. Mrs. Choi: I've met her grandmother s
everal times before. She was a good person. I could not believe that she include
d provisions like that in her will. But come to think of it, she was really eage
r to get her two granddaughters married off. Her oldest granddaughter is married
to a doctor. Minho: Ne. Her name is Choi Sooyoung and she married Dr. Choi SiWo
n a year ago. Mrs. Choi: Mmm. Yes. I remember meeting them at the auction. Such
a perfect couple! *Smiles* Araseo. I can fully understand why Sulli was desperat
e to get married. Her inheritance must be worth millions! Minho suddenly felt th
e urge to defend Sulli to his umma. Minho: Actually, it is not about the money.
Mrs. Choi: Mwo? What is it about then? Minho: She is planning to set up her own
art gallery and the building where she intends to build it in is included in the
provisions of the will. Mrs. Choi: Omo! She's an art collector too just like he
r grandmother? Minho: She is more than an art collector umma. She is the junior
art director at the Seoul Arts Gallery. Mrs. Choi: Daebak! I've always wanted to
have a daughter-in-law who is very interested in art! Not to mention, she is ve
ry pretty. Minho thought that his umma's interrogation was over, but he was wron
g. Mrs. Choi: Araseo. I can understand why Sulli is very desperate to get marrie
d. How about you? What will you get from this bargain? Hmm? Minho could not repl
y. He could not possibly tell his mother that the reason why he proposed the dea
l was because of his desire to get even with Krystal. Before Minho could reply,
his umma's phone rang. *Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring!* Mrs. Choi: Omo! Your appa is ca
lling. He must have heard the news. Minho's umma stood from her chair and answer
ed the call as she walked towards the porch. He sighed. He was thankful that his
appa called to interrupt his mother's interrogation. Minho did not want to tell
his umma the truth as to why he proposed the bargain. He did not expect that th
e heavens would immediately send someone to help him bring his plans into action
. But since Sulli was there, and they are both in desperate situations; not to m
ention they were caught be Jo Kwon and his band of paparazzis in an "embrace", h
e and Sulli might as well push through with the plan. Krystal would be so mad. M
inho thought and he smirked. - Sulli was still asleep when she heard a woman bar
ge into her room. Sooyoung: Choi Sulli! Is this true?! Look at this newspaper! I
s this true that you are getting married to this architect? Sulli: Hmmm? *Yawns*
Ne. Sooyoung: Are you crazy? He is a complete stranger! How can you fall for hi
m so easily?! Sulli was stunned. Sulli: 'Fall for him'? Ani! You're getting it al
l wrong! It's just a bargain. He wanted to get back at his ex-girlfriend, and I
wanted to get my inheritance. This is far from love unni. Sooyoung: You are craz
ier than I thought! How could you do this? Marrying a complete stranger?! You co
uld have married some friend from college or high school. Sull: Unni, you said t
ime is running out. I can't possibly contact all of my guy friends in high schoo
l and college! Besides, almost all of them are already married. He is the only o
ne whom I got a decent proposal from. Sooyoung: You call a bargain a decent prop
osal?! Sulli: Ne. It is decent. It does not involve any feelings, most especiall
y love. Therefore it is decent. Sooyoung: Sulli yah, how are you sure that you w
on't fall for him or that he won't fall for you? Sulli: That's simple. He is not
my type; and I am not his type. *smiles* Sooyoung: Aigoo! Sulli: Unni, please t
rust me on this. I can't simply let go of the art gallery building. Sooyoung sig
hed. Sooyoung: Araseo. Just be careful. Sulli: Araseo. Gomawo. *Ring! Ring! Ring
! Ring!* Sulli got her phone from the bedside table and read the text message. T
o: Choi Sulli From: Blabbering Bachelor Minho Have you read the papers? There is
really noway for you to back out now. Give me your address. I need to speak to
you. Sulli: Pish! Is he resorting to black mail now? He is not even my husband y
et and he is already bossy! Sooyoung: Mwo? What did you say? You are talking so
fast! I did not understand. Sulli: Ah! Ani. I just got a text from Minho. He wan
ted to meet me. I guess he wants to discuss the terms of the contract. That mean
s, you have to go now. Sooyoung: So you're kicking me out of your apartment just
for a guy?! They both laughed. Sooyoung: But you haven't told me all the detail
s! Sulli: I can tell you tonight. I will have dinner at your place remember? Soo
young: Omo! That's right! Araseo! You can tell me everything tonight. It's a goo
d thing you reminded me. I have to go grocery shopping or else I won't have anyt
hing to feed you. Sulli chuckled. Sulli: Araseo. Make some kimchi soup for me. S
ulli ushered her unni to the door of her apartment. Then she sent a message of h
er address to Minho
CHAPTER SIX
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Sulli just finished cleaning up her place when her door bell rang. *Ding dong!
Ding dong! Ding dong!* She hurriedly went and opened the door; and there she fou
nd a different looking Minho. He was very different from the 'all suited up' bach
elor she met a few nights before. He was wearing a white polo, stripped inner sh
irt, jeans, and sneakers. [Sulli's POV] Hmm. He looks different. But it's not ba
d! A simple laid back looks suits him too. Sulli mentally kicked herself. Omo! S
ulli yah! How could you think that way?! Minho: Are you going to ogle me the who
le time I'm here or you're going to let me in? Sulli: Oh! Mianhae. Please step i
nside. Yeah. This is the same Minho; arrogant and bossy as ever. She found him i
nspecting her living room with all the expertise an architect could have. [Minho
's POV] Her place is nice. It's clean. May be someone cleans up for her. Minho t
urned to ask her something but he was not able to. He was struck by what he saw.
The woman who stood before him was so different from the 'glamour heiress' he me
t before. She was wearing her dark brown waves in a loose manner and she was wea
ring simple black blouse with printed hearts, jeans and flipflops. Her face look
s better with little make up on. Sulli: Would you like some coffee or tea? It to
ok Minho a while to answer her question. Minho: Coffee. Sulli walked to her smal
l but very organized kitchen. As Sulli began to prepare their snack, Minho began
the conversation. Minho: So, where is your staff? Did you give them the day-off
? Sulli: Hmm? Staff? Minho: Your household staff. The group people who clean and
make life easier for an heiress like you. Sulli: Ah. I have don't have a staff.
Minho: Mwo? But how do you keep this place clean? Sulli: I do. As you can see,
the place is not that big. Minho: You can clean?! Sulli: Of course! I am perfect
ly independent. Minho could not believe what he found out. While he was on his w
ay, he was expecting that Sulli would live in a huge apartment, with overly expe
nsive furnishings and numerous staff that she could flaunt in front of him. But
when he arrived at her apartment, he was shocked to see how simple it is. As he
watched Sulli preparing their food, Minho could not help but think that she is p
erfect for the kitchen. She is the type of wife that one can go home to at the e
nd of the day. [Minho's POV] Omo! Get a grip! May be she is just pretending. Or
even if this is her true self, may be she has a bad attitude that is waiting to
be discovered. No one as beautiful as her would stay single for a very very long
time unless there is something wrong with her! Did you just call her beautiful?
You don't like your women like this! You like them in sharp business attires an
d stilleto heels! Minho mentally reprimanded himself. Then a vision of Krystal c
ame intho his head. Sulli served the coffee, tea and some biscuits to Minho. She
sat at the opposite side of the island counter and began sipping her tea. Sulli
: So what brings you here? Minho: I wanted to discuss the terms and conditions o
f the contract with you. Sulli: Araseo! I was actually waiting for you to bring
that up. Chamkkanmanyo! I'll just get my laptop so we could type, print and sign
it. Sulli stood and ran to her room. She quickly took her Macbook from her desk
and fired up the computer. She immediately went back to Minho. Sulli: Here it i
s. I actually made some of my conditions. *smiles* But before that, what are you
r conditions? Minho: Araseo. *Choi Minho's Terms and Conditions* 1. Choi Sulli w
ill make time to cook for me and clean the house. 2. Choi Sulli will never visit
my office at the architectural firm. 3. Choi Sulli will never interfere with my
private affairs. Sulli: Chamkkanmanyo! Do you intend to sleep around while we'r
e married? Minho: Ani! I'm not like that! I just thought if ever I meet someone
I like while we are married, you just can't simply forbid me from pursuing her.
I mean, it's not like our marriage is founded on love. Sulli: Ah! Araseo! I unde
rstand. Just be careful and keep it in secret. Our family's name is involved in
this marriage. Minho: Of course I would! This condition would benefit you too. I
ever you'll meet someone, I assure you that I won't forbid you from seeing him.
Now, let's continue. 4. Choi Sulli would be with me at every family gathering,
public gatherings, etc. Most importantly, she will be sweet to me during those e
vents; most especially when Krystal is there. Sulli: Weo? Minho: We have to pret
end like we are a real married couple right? You need to be seen with me openly
in public. And, don't forget! I need to have my revenge on Krystal. Sulli: Oh! Y
ou're right. 5. Choi Sulli will be a good daughter-in-law to my appa and umma. S
ulli: Yah! You don't need to put that in! I am a very kind person! Minho: Just t
o be sure. *winks* Sulli: Arrogant. Pish! Are there anything else? Minho: No mor
e. What are your conditions? *Choi Sulli's Terms and Conditions* 1. The marriage
will last until I have obtained all of my inheritance; most especially when the
documents of art gallery building are transferred to my name. Minho: Mwo? What
if that takes a very long time?! Sulli: Don't worry. I am already working on it.
I have a friend who is a lawyer. She is now working on the legal matters. She s
aid it would not last for more than a year. Minho: Araseo. Just be sure that she
is working as fast as she can. Sulli: Don't worry. She is a very good friend of
mine, and a very good lawyer. She topped the state exams for lawyers. *winks* M
inho: Aigoo! Don't get cute with me Choi Sulli! Sulli: Ani! I'm not! What gave y
ou the idea? Minho: You winked at me! Sulli: So? I wink at everybody! Aisssh! Yo
u assume too much! Can we move on to my next condition? Minho: Araseo. 2. During
the duration of the marriage, Choi Minho would live with me at the glass house
in the Choi Family Compound. Minho: Weo? Can't we just live in my apartment or y
ours? Sulli: We can't. That's where my grandmother wanted me to live when I get
married. And I expect that my grandmother's lawyer would always check on me to a
scertain that our marriage is real. 3. Choi Minho will sleep in a different room
while we living in the glass house. 4. There will be no kissing, hugging or tou
ching. Hugging and touching will be allowed while in public. But there will be a
bsolutely no kissing. Minho: You don't need to specify those things! I won't kis
s you even if my life depended on it! Sulli: I just need to protect my pureness!
5. Choi Minho would allow me to keep my baby. Minho: Mwo?!! You were just talki
ng about pureness but you have a baby? Sulli: Ne. *smiles* Minho: Who is the fat
her? Sulli: I don't know. Minho: MWO?! Are you one of those girls who have one n
ight stands?! Sulli: Ani! Do you want to meet him? Minho: It's a boy?! Sulli nod
ded her head. She stood up and ran to her room. Minho was stupefied. He could no
t move. [Minho's POV] She has a baby?! What did I get myself into?! How am I sup
posed to tell my parents that the woman I'm marrying has a baby?! Wait a minute.
How come I did not hear any baby sounds when I went in? Oh. May be the baby is
as sleep. Minho was still deep in his thoughts when Sulli came back in the kitch
en with a fat, white and furry rabbit in her arms. Sulli: Here is my baby. His n
ame is Som (cotton). Minho was dumbfounded. He wanted to laugh at himself. Sulli
: Som, this is Choi Minho. Sulli stretched the pudgy arm of the rabbit and offer
ed Minho to shake his paw. Minho: It's nice to meet you Som. *shakes Som's paw*
Sulli chuckled and faked a cute voice and made Som reply. Som: It's nice to meet
you too Choi Minho. Take care of Sulli umma. Minho chuckled. Who would have tho
ught that Sulli had a cute and sweet side? When he first met her at the action,
he was so sure that she was a snob heiress who had a bad attitude. With the way
she stood up against him while he was staring at her sister, he was convinced th
at she was mean. Sulli placed Som on the island counter and went to the refriger
ator to get something. Som really suits his name. He was fluffy and round. Just
like a cotton ball. He was on the counter staring at Minho with curious eyes. Wh
en Sulli came back, she fed Som with little slices of vegetables that the he eag
erly took and proceeded to munch. Sulli: Now, for my final condition. 6. Choi Mi
nho should not fall in love with me. Minho looked at her straight in her eyes an
d said, Minho: That's not a problem. *smirks*
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHEATING AND PREPARATIONS
Sulli stood before her parents' grave in one of the grandest mausoleums in Seou
l. Sulli: Appa, umma, I'll be getting married tomorrow. I know you both wanted t
o be there to give me away to my groom, but it's alright, I understand it's real
ly a long journey from heaven to earth. *chuckles*. But honestly, I am thankful
that you won't be there tomorrow. I don't want you to see me marry a complete st
ranger. He is very arrogant and bossy. But we are both in the same desperate sit
uation so we agreed to this bargain. Don't worry; this is only a temporary marri
age. Please watch over me.
Minho was bent over his desk finalizing some of his blueprints when suddenly hi
s office door slammed open. He looked up in shock and he saw his co-architect Ki
m Hyun Ah (Hyuna) standing in the threshold. She was wearing a black short fitte
d skirt, red office blouse with the two top buttons undone and black stiletto he
els. She slowly walked towards him. Her heels were clicking on the floor in sync
hrony with the sway of her hips. When she reached his desk, she placed both of h
er hands at the edge bending a little so Minho could see a bit of her dcolletage a
nd whispered in her sultry voice: Hyuna: Is this true? You are going to get marr
ied? Minho could smell her musky high end perfume. He and Hyuna got hired in the
firm at the same time. From then on, she always grabbed an opportunity to flirt
with him even if she knew that he was already in a relationship with Krystal. W
ith all honesty, he finds Hyuna sexy and alluring. She was his exact type of wom
an: Strong, sexy and independent. She was just like Krystal, she looks good in b
usiness and office attire. Minho: Ne. I am. Tomorrow. Hyuna: Why so soon after t
he explosive break up with Krystal? You did not even give the both of us a chanc
e to see if we really have chemistry. *pouts* Minho finally took the chance to f
lirt with her. He stood and inched his face closer to hers and said Minho: Do yo
u want to find out now? Hyuna did not use words to answer, but rather she grabbe
d him by the collar and started kissing him passionately. Minho responded with t
he same enthusiasm. Then. *Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring!* Minho reluctantly broke the
kiss and looked at his phone. Sulli was calling. He answered the phone. Minho: W
hat?! Sulli: Oh. Did I disturb you? Mianhae. I was just calling to tell you that
the wedding preparations are all done. Minho: Alright. Then, Sulli heard a woma
n calling Minho's name with passion. Her tone was not business like at all. Sull
i: Is a woman with you right now? I just want to ask if you can go with me to pi
ck up the wedding rings? Minho: If there is woman here, it's none of your busine
ss. I'm busy. *Hangs up* Hyuna sensed that there was something different between
them. It was though they are not in love. Hyuna: Why are you so harsh with your
bride? It seems like you don't like or love her. Minho: The marriage is just te
mporary. Hyuna: Oh?! Really? Minho: Ne. Hyuna: You know, I would not really mind
becoming your secret lover while you are married temporarily. Minho: Really now
? *smirks* Where were we? Minho and Hyuna resumed kissing each other. Unknown to
them Sulli was on the other side of the city picking up the wedding rings.
Sulli: Kamsahamnida ajhushi! *steps out of the jewellery store* Sulli was walki
ng towards the bus stop when she suddenly felt two men following her. [Sulli's P
OV] Why are they following me? Could they have possibly seen me went out from th
e jewellery store? Do they know that I have two platinum rings with me? Tsk! I s
hould have brought my car with me but the traffic was too heavy. *Hugs her bag c
loser* The two men stood behind her. Sulli was so scared. She felt something sha
rp poking her right side. She looked at it and one of the guys is pointing a kni
fe at her. She wanted to run but she could not move. Thankfully, a policeman pas
sed by and the knife was withdrawn from her side. She took is as an opportunity
to bolt into a run. At the same time, the bus arrived and she jumped inside imme
diately. Unfortunately, one of her feet tripped on one of the bus steps and she
crashed inside the bus. She felt pain on her right knee. Bus driver: Omo! Gwench
ana? *helps Sulli up* Sulli: Ne. Kamsahamnida ahjusshi. There were two men who w
ere behind me so I got into the bus with haste. I was not able to see the steps.
Bus driver: Aish! Those gangsters! A pretty lady like you should not be alone.
You should ask your boyfriend to accompany you. Sulli: He said he was busy. Bus
driver: Aigoo! Men nowadays always take for granted the things that really matte
r. Araseo. Please sit down now. *smiles* Sulli smiled back and proceeded to sit
down to one of the bus-seats. She was mad at Minho.
CHAPTER EIGHT
THE WEDDING
Sulli walked down the aisle. She was wearing a simple white chiffon tube gown s
tudded with rhinestones and crystals on the bodice. Her hair was simply pinned u
p in a bun and her veil flows from the top of her head down to the carpeted floo
r. She was holding her bouquet of white and yellow roses with both hands to hide
the fact that they were shaking due to her nervousness and anger at Minho. Her
eyes were looking down, she was afraid to look up and see Minho at the altar. He
r short conversation with him yesterday when she disturbed him and his girl kept
playing through her head. She was mad at him. If only he was there to accompany
her to pick up the wedding rings, she would not have been followed by those gan
gsters, she would not have jumped into the bus, she would not have tripped and h
er right knee would not have been injured. She reached the edge of the platform
where the bride and groom are supposed to stand. She saw a gloved hand offering
her assistance as she stepped up. She took the hand and looked up. It was Minho.
Their eyes met. Sulli felt her blood boil in anger. He is such a hypocrite. He
is doing good things to her only when there are other people watching. The minis
ter started with the ceremony and soon after the he gave his approval that the g
room may now kiss his bride. Minho inched his face closer to Sulli, and she clos
ed her eyes. But instead of kissing her straight on her lips, he simply kissed h
er on her forehead. A wave of applause spread through the air, as Minho and Sull
i finally stepped down from the platform as husband and wife. Before the newlywe
ds came down to the reception area, they met with their families first. It was n
ot a congratulatory celebration, but it was rather a meeting of a few people con
spiring. Mr. Choi: Now you are married, I expect that both of you would take car
e of each other. I know this is only a temporary marriage but please bear in min
d that the name and legacy of each of your family is at stake so please act acco
rdingly. Minho and Sulli: Ne. Mr. Choi looked at Sulli and gave her a warm hug.
Mr. Choi: Welcome to the family Sulli. *smiles* I hope you can incorporate some
of your good values to Minho. *chuckles* Minho: Appa! There is no need for that!
I am a very good person. *pouted* Mr. Choi: My boy, you still need to learn a l
ot of things in life. *laughs* Take good care of your wife. Sooyoung and SiWon w
ere the next ones to congratulate the couple. Minho's appa pulled his umma to a
corner and whispered. Mr. Choi: I'm not really in favour of this temporary marri
age but I have a good feeling about this. Mrs. Choi: Me too! And I like Sulli. S
he is such a sweet girl. *smiles* I just hope Minho can discover it immediately.
After the private congratulations were offered and the secret meeting was over,
they all went down to the reception area. Minho pulled Sulli in a corner. Minho
: Look, we have to act like we are in love out there. Sulli: Ne. You don't have
to remind me of that. Minho: Of course I need to remind you! You've been very di
stant. Sulli: Do you have any idea what happened to me yesterday? I was followed
by two gangsters. One of them held a knife by my side and the rings were almost
stolen from me. Thankfully there was a policeman who passed by just in time as
the bus arrived. All of these happened because you were not there! Minho: Wait a
minute! Does the provisions of the contract include that I must be with you at
all times? Sulli: Ani. But! - Minho: Exactly! No buts Miss Heiress; or should I
say Mrs. Choi. We are going to strictly abide by the provisions of the contract.
We are not going to alter, remove nor increase the provisions. The will be as t
hey are. Sulli could not answer. She was was mad as she walked past Minho. Minho
turned around and immediately ran after Sulli. No one should see them fighting
on their 'wedding day'. When he finally found her he stopped on his tracks. Sulli
was talking to a woman wearing a red dress with a deep neckline. Minho immediat
ely recognized who she was and walked towards them. Minho: Hyuna. *smiles* Hyuna
: Oh! Minho! I was just introducing myself to your bride. Minho: Hyuna, this is
Sulli. Sulli, this is Hyuna my..umm.. Hyuna: Girlfriend. *smirks at Sulli* Minho
looked at Sulli. She was silent. Hyuna: Alright babe, I'll see you at the offic
e. I really enjoyed last night. Before Minho could do anything, Hyuna inched her
face closer to him and brushed her lips with his. She then gave Sulli a look of
superiority; and then she left. Sulli, who watched the whole interlude, simply
looked at them. Her expression was blank and her emotions were guarded. Minho: A
s you can see, she is the woman I was with last night.. Ah.. I mean yesterday. *
smirks* Sulli: I can see that. Kaja. It's show time. Sulli lift her head the way
her grandmother taught her and she walked towards the reception hall.
CHAPTER NINE
BREAKFAST AL FRESCO
It's been three months since the wedding. Since they moved into the glass house
in the Choi Family Compound their lives had been full of routines. Sulli would
wake up in the morning, make breakfast for the two of them and a separate breakf
ast for Som, and then she would leave for work before he wakes up. She usually e
ats dinner only with Som since Minho always eats out with Hyuna. By the time he
goes home, she and Som are already asleep. Minho always acted like a lovesick fo
ol whenever they were in public; but he always treated her as if she was a slave
whenever they were alone. He was good in acting; she had to give him that. Sull
i did all the things he commanded. 'Just a little more and this will be all over
.' she always tells herself. It was Saturday morning. Sulli woke up as something
furry brushed her leg. She looked at it and it was Som. The rabbit got out of it
s cage again. She chuckled. She sat up and took Som from the edge of the bed. Su
lli: Good morning baby! Are you hungry? She stroked Som's white fur and placed a
red ribbon around its neck. She went out to the kitchen to prepare breakfast an
d she was surprised to see Hyuna in the kitchen making breakfast. But what surpr
ised her even more was the fact that Hyuna was wearing nothing more other than M
inho's office polo. Sulli: Oh! Anneyeong! *smiles and puts Som on the kitchen co
unter* Hyuna: Kyaaaaaaaa!!! What is that?! Sulli: Oh? Mwo? Hyuna: That! That thi
ng! Why is that inside the house! That belongs in the forest! Put it outside! Su
lli: Oh! This? This is Som. *Picks up Som and brought it towards Hyuna* Hyuna: Y
ah!!! Kyaaaaaa!!! Put that thing away from me!!! Sulli: Oh! Mianhae. Don't worry
he doesn't bite. He only eats vegetables. *smiles* Suddenly they heard a mad vo
ice from the top of the stairs. Minho: Yah! Sulli! What are you doing?! It's ear
ly in the morning and you're scaring Hyuna! Put that thing outside! Sulli: But t
his is Som! This is his home! Why would I put him outside? How will he eat his b
reakfast?! Minho: He will eat his breakfast outside! Sulli: How about me?! Som a
nd I eat breakfast together! Minho: Then eat your breakfast outside with him! Wh
o keeps rodents in a house anyways! Hyuna smirked. Sulli: Fine! Act as if this i
s your house! By the way, rabbits are not rodents! Sulli took some cereal and mi
lk for herself and some vegetable bits for Som from the refrigerator and proceed
ed outside to the patio so they could eat their breakfast away from the couple.
Sulli: Pish! Such an arrogant man! *eats a spoonful of cereal* Someday you will
be out of my house and out of my life! And you will take your seductive miss arc
hitect with you! *feeds Som with a carrot bit* Som hungrily ate his vegetables.
Sulli: Mianhae Som. I hope you're not too uncomfortable eating your breakfast he
re. *pouts* She stayed outside until Hyuna left the house. When she finally went
inside, she saw Minho cleaning up the dishes. As expected, he ordered her to wa
sh them instead. Aish! He is being unreasonably mean! Aissssssssshhh!' Sulli thought
as she was washing dishes. To make matters worse Minho came and ordered her to
go with him for a public appearacne at the party of his boss. Minho: Yah! Miss h
eiress! *sneers* you will go with me tonight at my boss' party. Sulli: But! Minh
o: No buts miss! Krystal would be there and we need a good plan for my revenge.
Sulli just kept quiet. She was really pissed off. Minho: You will go with my cou
sin Key in one of Seoul's top salons. Do you remember him? He was the one who wo
re an all-pink tuxedo in our wedding. He already ordered a gown for you. He will
be here in an hour. Sulli: Ne. *rolled her eyes behind his back* Minho: Don't f
orget we have to act all lovey-dovey there! Sulli: Ne.
CHAPTER TEN
TIME TO PLAY DRESS-UP
After washing the dishes, Sulli hurriedly went to her room, took a bath and pre
pared for Key's arrival. *Ding Dong! Ding Dong! Ding Dong!* Sulli opened the fro
nt door and she greeted Key who was wearing a pink shirt, (his signature color)
and black skin tight jeans. Sulli: Anneyeong! It's been a while since I last saw
you! You're hair is blond! Key: *hugs Sulli* Anneyeong!! Sorry it took me quite
a while to get here. There was a heavy traffic and the security at the entrance
of your compound is so strict! How are you? Sulli: Oh. Gwenchana. The security
is really like that. *smiles* Key: So.. How is my cousin treating you? Sulli: Li
ke a slave. *pouts* Key: Aigoo! Minho he's always like that at the beginning, an
d then he will become sweet sooner or later. *smile apologetically*. Sulli: It's
alright. It's just a temporary marriage anyways. Key: Aigooo! Don't say that ou
t loud! Someone might hear! Sulli just smiled. Key: Are you ready for our bondin
g day? *smiles* Sulli: Ne. *smiles back* Key: Kaja! Time to play dress-up! Key l
inked Sulli's arm with his and together they went to the salon. [At the salon] B
eautician: Anneyeong! Key: Anneyeong! We have an appointment today. This is Mrs.
Choi Sulli. Beautician: Oh! Ne! Please go to the back room where we entertain o
ur exclusive clients. Key and Sulli went arm in arm to the back room. Sulli was
uncomfortable hearing people call her Mrs. Choi. Although her name did not chang
e when she got married, she was still not used to being called as 'Mrs.' especial
ly when it means she is the "Mrs. of Choi Minho". The beautician proceeded with
fixing Sulli up. Beautician: Aigoo! What a beautiful hair you have. What style d
o you want me to do with this? Sulli did not know what to do. She usually lets h
er Sooyoung unni give the instructions to the beauticians when both of them were
preparing for events like these. Despite numerous publications of Sulli and her
unni wearing designer clothes and gowns at high society events, she never got t
he hang of preparing for moments like these. She never really cares for fashion
and events. All she wanted was to live a simple life, wearing simple clothes and
managing her art gallery. 'Keep hanging on Sulli yah! Do this for your art gall
ery!' She whispered to herself. Seeing her confusion, Key gave the directions to
the beautician intead. Key: Let's just keep it simple and fresh. The event is no
t really a full blown social affair. It's just a small cocktail party among frie
nds and co-professionals. The beautician nodded her approval and started on with
her job. After a few minutes, Key stepped out of the room to allow Sulli to cha
nge into her dress. Key: Sulli yah! What is taking you so long? I'm so excited!
*claps his hands* Sulli: Chamkkamanyo. Key: Pali! Pali! Pa- Key's jaw dropped at
the sight of Sulli. Photobucket" > (No copyright infringment intended!) Key: Om
o! You are so pretty! Sulli: Chincha? Key: Dangyonhaji! Just in time Minho stepp
ed into the salon VIP room. The beautician gawked at how handsome he is and then
respectfully stepped outside the room to give them some privacy. Key: Hyung! Lo
ok at Sulli! Isn't she pretty? Minho: She's fine. *looks unimpressed* Key: Yah!
We spent the whole day here and that is just your reaction! Minho: She looks the
same; a snob good for nothing heiress. Just like the night we met. Sulli took a
deep breath. She was hurt. She had no idea why Minho had always called her "a s
nob good for nothing heiress" in front of her face. She's definitely not snob, s
he has a lot of friends. Most especially, she is not good for nothing; she have
a job and she is occupying a high position at that! Her day with Key was fun and
she will not let Minho ruin it; and she will not let Minho have all the fun. Su
lli: Gwenchana. *smiles at Key* I'm not really his type so he would not really a
ppreciate it. He usually like girls wearing his discarded office polo with tousl
ed hair. *smirks at Minho* Key: How did you know that?! Sulli: That was how Miss
Kim Hyun Ah (Hyuna) looked like this morning. Minho: That's enough! What I do w
ith my private life is none of your business! No one is to insult my girlfriend!
Sulli and Key smiled at each other. They were successful in making him mad. Min
ho and Sulli went outside the salon after paying the bill. She hugged and said g
oodbye to Key who went to his separate car. Then Minho ushered her towards his w
aiting car and together, they went on their way to the party. After a few minute
s, Minho parked the car outside the house of one of his boss. Minho: Ready? Sull
i: Ne. It's show time.
CHAPTER ELEVEN
THE PARTY
'Oh! Choi Minho! Over here!' Lee Dong Wook called him. Minho and Sulli walked ov
er towards Minho's boss. Minho: Annyeonghaseyo. This is my wife Choi Sulli. Sull
i: Annyeonghaseyo. It's nice to finally meet you. I've heard so much of you from
Minho. *smiles* Dong Wook: Omo Minho! The rumors are true! You really have a be
autiful wife. *pats Minho's shoulders* It's nice to meet you too Sulli. This is
my wife Lee Da Hae. While the two women exchanged their greetings, Minho scanned
the room. He immediately recognized Krystal. She was with Taemin near the refre
shment table. Minho's blood boiled and he tightened his arm around Sulli's waist
. Minho: Do you like some punch babe? Sulli: Ah. Yae. *smiles at him* Minho guid
ed Sulli towards the refreshment table. Minho: I already saw them. Sulli: Ne. Me
too. Come on. Let's get this over with. They pretended to be a typical newly ma
rried couple. They were all touchy and mushy until everybody were commenting on
how good they looked together. Unfortunately for Minho, Krystal and Taemin were
also acting the same as them. Sulli excused herself to the powder room. Minho of
fered to accompany her but she refused. She needed sometime alone, away from him
. She usually becomes confused when he is acting like a gentleman towards her. S
he needed to remind herself that it was all an act. When she got out of the powd
er room, Hyuna was waiting for her at the hallway. Hyuna: Choi Sulli, don't assu
me too much araseo? You know this is all an act. *smirks* Sulli: Ne. Don't worry
. Minho is not really my type. Hyuna: I know; but most importantly, you are not
his type. I'm just here to make you remember your place. I'll go back the party
first. *sneers* Hyna flipped her hair at Sulli and started to walk back to the p
arty. Lee Da Hae, Minho's boss' wife approached Sulli at the end of the hallway.
Da Hae: Gwenchana? Why are you so pale? Sulli: Ne. Da Hae: Did Hyuna say someth
ing bad to you? Aish! That girl! Sulli: Ani. *shakes her head and faked a smile*
Da Hae: Araseo. But if Hyuna does something bad to you please tell me. She's re
ally like that, but she is a really good architect that's why my husband does no
t want to fire her. *pats Sulli's shoulders* Da Hae and Sulli went back to the p
arty. Minho immediately grabbed Sulli and tucked her in his arms; and angled the
ir position so Krystal and Taemin could get a better view of them. Minho: Aww..
Babe! Why did it took you so long? Sulli: Oh. Mianhae.I got lost through the hal
l. *fakes a smile* The party went on without a hitch, but Minho's first plan for
revenge failed. By the time they were driving back to the glass house, Minho wa
s very pissed off. Minho: Yah! I told you to be sweet to me, but all you did was
to stand there! Sulli did not reply. Her conversation with Hyuna kept replaying
in her mind. Minho: Yah! Are you even listening to me? Sulli: Mianhae. I'll do
better next time. Minho: You better do! Sulli was pissed off at everything. She
was pissed at Minho. She was pissed at Hyuna. But most of all, she is mad at her
self for letting them treat her bad. But she keeps reminding herself that this i
s all for her dream gallery. Deep inside, no matter how strong she let others se
e her, Sulli is not the kind of girl that would get into a fight. She would rath
er shut up and let her opponent attack. Then she would cry silently. At was past
midnight when they arrived at the glass house. Minho was very angry and he went
directly to his bedroom. Sulli went to her own bedroom. She checked on Som and
found that he was sleeping in his cage. She stroke its fluffy white fur. Sulli:
Just a little more patience Sulli yah. This will all be over soon.
CHAPTER TWELVE
HOUSEKEEPING
The next day, Sulli woke up early. She was going to check the art gallery build
ing. She quickly dressed up, grabbed Som and went to the kitchen to make breakfa
st. After a few minutes, Minho went down to eat. Minho: I'm still mad at you. Do
n't eat here. *eats his breakfast* Sulli: Araseo. Sulli turned around, grabbed S
om, and went to the living room to eat their breakfast. After eating, and securi
ng that Som was perfectly locked in his cage, Sulli grabbed her keys and went on
her way to the art gallery building. She opened the dusty door of the building.
It hasn't been occupied since her parents died. It was originally constructed t
o be the art gallery of her umma. Just like her, she was very fond of the arts.
Sulli can clearly remember that she and her unni usually play with their umma us
ing clay and other art materials. Sulli: Umma, I will finally build our art gall
ery. *smiles through her tears* Sulli heard someone talk behind her. 'Annyeong!'
She wiped her tears as she turned around. It was the old keeper of the building.
Sulli: Oh! Annyeong! Keeper: Ah! Miss Sulli, it's been a long time since I saw
you here. Sulli: Oh. Mianhae. I was really busy through the years. Keeper: Gwenc
hana. Now that you are finally here, I guess you are now ready to make this plac
e wonderful again. *smiles* Sulli: Ne. *smiles back* Keeper: Omo! Your smile is
just like your mother's. So, would you like me to assist you? Sulli: Ne. I would
like to check if there are any matters that would need repair. I am planning to
have this place renovated, just a little. It took Sulli the whole day to check
the building. She found out that it had a lot of problems and deteriorations tha
t were left unchecked over the years. She really has to find someone who is good
at renovation. She said good bye to the keeper, promised that she would return
soon, and went on her way home. Sulli finally turned-off the engine of her car.
She opened the front door and noticed something different. The house was differe
nt. The arrangement of the furniture was different! A deep furrow formed in betw
een her brows. Minho was seating on the sofa and saw her reaction. Minho: Do you
like it? Sulli: Who did this? Minho: Hyuna. She went here while you were gone.
She did some housekeeping and re-arranged things. Sulli: Why did you let her do
that!! Put this place just like before! NOW!! Sulli began to re-arrange the furn
iture the way it was before. Minho: Yah! Why is your reaction like that?! Why ar
e you being like this?! You should be thankful my girlfriend re-arranged this ho
use! It looked so old fashioned before. You are so ungrateful! Sulli's eyes wide
ned and tears began to form in her eyes. Minho: Why are you crying?! Hyuna made
this place look better and you're crying?! You should really be thanking her! Th
e one who arranged this place before really had a bad taste! Who made this place
up anyway? Sulli: My umma. Minho was taken aback. All he could do was to watch
Sulli as she re-arranged the house. He noticed that she was trying her best to h
old back her tears, but then she gave up and she let them flow down. He had not
meant to insult Sulli's umma. He really did not know that it was her who arrange
d the furniture in the house. Minho: Sulli yah. She did not reply. Minho became
uncomfortable so he went back to his room. It took Sulli two hours to re-arrange
the furniture. She even skipped dinner. It was a good thing that she remembered
the way it used to look. She could let Minho and Hyuna insult her, but she woul
d not let them insult that memory of her parents. When she was satisfied that sh
e had brought back the previous arrangement of the house, she went to her bedroo
m to get Som. What Sulli found in her room took the breath away from her. Som wa
s missing, and so was his cage! It only meant one thing. Someone took him! That
was the last straw and Sulli exploded. She ran to Minho's room and opened the do
or without hesitation. Sulli: Yah! Where did your girlfriend take Som?!! Minho:
*shocked* Are you calling Hyuna a thief? She doesn't like animals! Why would she
take your precious little bunny?! Sulli: Help me find Som now! Call your girlfr
iend now and ask her where is Som! Minho: Ani! May be your rabbit got tired of y
ou fussing all over him that's why he went away! Sulli began crying again. Minho
: Awwww. Her bunny left her. *smirks* You are such a cry baby!! Aish! Get out of
my room now! Sulli went out of Minho's room and began to search for Som. She ca
lled the compound security to help her locate him. All the while Minho was in th
e house relaxing. He heard a knock on the front door. Security: Annyeong. *bows*
Minho: Oh. Annyeong. Security: Do you have the number of your co-architect who
visited you today? Minho: Ne. Weo? Security: I hope you won't get offended sir,
but she is the only one who visited today and as a part of our standard operatin
g procedure, I would like to request that you call her and ask if she took or sa
w Miss Sulli's pet rabbit. Minho: Why would I do that?! I assure you, she did no
t take the rabbit. She can't even come near it. Security: Please sir. It is a pa
rt of my job to inquire and investigate. Minho: Araseo. I'll just get my phone.
Please take a seat in the living room first. Security: Ne. Minho grabbed his pho
ne from his desk and went back to the living room. He dialled Hyuna's number and
she answered. Hyuna: Yeoboseyo? You miss me already? Minho: Ne. *smiles* But wa
it a minute, I want to ask if you saw the white rabbit anywhere in the house whi
le you were here? Hyuna: Ah. Ne. Minho: Chincha? Where did you last saw it. Hyun
a: Near the garbage disposal area of the compound. Minho: Mwo? Why is it there?
Hyuna: That's where I threw it away. Minho was shocked with what he heard. Hyuna
threw Som?! Minho: Why would you do that? Hyuna: I just wanted to teach Sulli a
lesson. She was feeling it too much when you guys were acting in the party. Is
she crying now? *laughs* Minho: Ani! She's looking for Som now. Hyuna: Well, I h
ope she doesn't find him. I'll hang up now. I'm in the club with my friends. See
you! Kisses! Minho told the security where Hyuna threw Som, but made up a story
to cover up Hyuna's crime. Together they ran towards the garbage disposal area.
When they got to the area, Sulli was already there. She had already found Som a
nd was already stroking his fur to clean him up while seating on the pavement. M
inho can see tear stains on her cheeks. The security approached Sulli and told h
er that it was Hyuna who threw Som in that place. The reason he told her was the
lie that Minho made up. Sulli did not believe it, but she did not tell the secu
rity personnel about it. Security: Will you be alright miss? oh! Mianhae. Will y
ou be alright Mrs. Choi? Sulli shivered in disgust as she was being called Mrs.
Choi. Sulli: Gwenchana. What is important is that I found Som. The security bowe
d and left the area living Sulli with Minho. Minho went near her, but she stood
up and walked pass him without even looking. She was really mad and Minho was re
ally guilty.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
TURNED TABLES
The next day, it was Monday. Sulli woke up and prepared for work. Then, as usual
, she went to the kitchen with Som to make breakfast. She was surprised that Min
ho was already awake at an early hour preparing breakfast. Minho: Good morning!
*smiles a shy smile* Minho was really guilty with what Hyuna did that's why he p
repared good food as his way of saying sorry to Sulli. Unfortunately for him, Su
lli simply ignored him and all the delicious food that he was making. She took o
ut some cereals and fruits from the refrigerator and prepared her own breakfast.
She took some vegetable bits and fed Som. Minho: Are you not going to taste som
e of my cooking?! Yah! I woke up early just to make this! Sulli gave no response
and continued eating her breakfast and feeding Som. 'She is really mad.' Minho t
old himself. Minho watched her as she ate her breakfast. He wanted to get the pe
rfect opportunity so he could apologize but he could not get any. When she was d
one with her breakfast, Sulli stood up and took the dishes to the sink and began
washing them. Then she walked back into her room and placed Som in his cage. Sh
e picked up the cage and took it with her. Minho noticed that Sulli emerged from
her room carrying Som's cage with the rabbit in it. Minho: Where are you taking
him? Finally, Sulli replied. Sulli: I'm taking him to my friend's house for a w
hile, until the marriage is over, so she could take care of him. Minho: Weo? No
one was there to answer his question because Sulli was already out the door. He
did not really need to ask the reason why Sulli was taking Som to another place.
The answer was really obvious. Minho took his phone from his pocket and dialled
Hyuna's number. When the phone was answered, Minho was surprised to hear a man'
s voice. Man: Yeoboseyo? Minho: Oh. Yeoboseyo. Where is Hyuna? Who is this? Man:
She's still asleep. This is her boyfriend. Do you have a message for her? Minho
: Oh. *confused* Ne. Please tell her that we have a company meeting at 9:00 AM s
harp. Man: Araseo. Minho hanged up the phone. Did he just get played by Hyuna? H
e simply stared at the nothingness before him. Unknown to him, the tables are sl
owly being turned.
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
SULLI'S SECRET
Minho was in his office. He could not think straight all day. It had been more
than a week since Sulli stopped talking to him. She never forgot to do her part
of the bargain such as cook for him and clean the house, but her silence while d
oing them made all the difference. There were many times when Minho had attempte
d to engage in a conversation with her but she only answered to important questi
ons; and her answers were usually clipped and monosyllabic. He even went up to t
he extent of teasing her and making her mad just to get any form of response fro
m her. A shout, a slap a scream, anything that would him an inkling about her th
oughts, but he got nothing. In reality, they were not close to begin with, but M
inho felt her coldness. Her usual warmth that encompassed the whole glass house
was gone. He was afraid that she might withdraw her bargain and ask for a divorc
e without giving him the chance to have his revenge at Krystal. *Knock knock kno
ck* Minho: Come in. Hyuna: Are you busy babe? Minho: What do you want? Hyuna: Yo
u haven't called or talked to me for more than a week. I miss you. *pouts* Minho
: *sighs* You have a boyfriend Hyuna, just stick to him. I don't want to be the
guy that a girl cheats on with. I'm not that kind of guy. Hyuna: But what about
everything that happened between us? It doesn't matter to you? Minho: Does it ma
tter to you? Hyuna answered in the affirmative, but Minho could see in her eyes
that they did not. All that is important to her is the fact that she could have
all the guys that she wanted. Hyuna: Is this because I threw your wife's stupid
pet rabbit?! Minho: Why did you even do that? Hyuna: I told you! I wanted to tea
ch her a lesson! Besides, keeping a rabbit at her age is so childish! Minho: It'
s her life! Why do you even care if she wants a pet rabbit? Hyna: Fine! Go and d
efend your precious little wife! Hyuna storms out of Minho's office. He was pret
ty pissed at her attitude. If only he had known the truth about her attitude, he
would not have considered having a relationship with her. *Ring! Ring! Ring!* T
o: Choi Minho From: Choi Sooyoung Mianhae it took me so long to respond to your
text. I was held up in a meeting the whole morning. I'll be available at around
2PM. You can come to the museum so we can have coffee in the museum coffee shop.
Minho looked at his watch. It was 1:30PM. He has to get going. He did not know
what to do anymore so he texted Sulli's unni to ask for some advice. He parked h
is car at the museum parking and went to the cafe. He already saw Sooyoung sitti
ng and waiting and he ran to her. Minho: Oh. Mianhae. I was caught in traffic. S
ooyoung: Gwenchana. *smiles* They made their order and began to talk about his p
roblem with Sulli. Sooyoung: So what do you want to know about Sulli? Minho: Umm
.. I want to know how to ask for her forgiveness. Sooyoung: Weo? Minho: We had a
fight. Sooyoung: About what? Minho: Well. Umm.. You do know that we agreed that
we can date other people right? Sooyoung: Ne. Minho: Umm.. My girlfriend went t
o the glass house and did some housekeeping, and re-arranged the furniture. Sooy
oung: Omo! That is a grave offense for Sulli! You should not re-arrange the furn
iture of the house. It was our umma who arranged it. Sulli was very protective o
f that arrangement. *smiles wistfully* Minho: Ne. I only knew about it after we
had an argument. She cried. Sooyoung: Tsk! Aigoo! *hits Minho at the shoulder* M
inho: Not only that, my girlfriend was so jealous of her when we pretend to be i
n love with each other during public appearances; and she decided to teach Sulli
a lesson by throwing her rabbit away. Sooyoung: Omo! Not Som! That rabbit was v
ery important to her! She bought him after- Sooyoung was not able to finish her
sentence. She immediately closed her mouth. She almost blurted out Sulli's secre
t. Minho: Don't worry, she found Som at the garbage disposal area. It was a good
thing the rabbit was not hurt. She bought Som after what? Sooyoung sighed. It w
ould be better to tell him about Sulli's secret. Sooyoung: Please don't tell her
that I told you about this araseo? Minho nodded. Sooyoung: She bought Som after
her breakup with her first boyfriend Heechul. She had her first boyfriend when
she was in her senior year in college. Heechul was handsome and was very good in
making people at ease with him. Sulli, was one of his admirers. When he learned
about her feelings for him, he pursued her. As expected she gave in. He changed
his attitude when they became a couple. He never took care of her. He often mad
e her wait for hours and stood her up during their dates. He even made her pay f
or the restaurant bill most of the time. He doesn't hold her hands while walking
, and he doesn't guide her while crossing the street. Sulli even told me that he
did not want to kiss her because he said her lips were too pouty. *sighs* Sulli
loved him so much that she was not able to see that she was being treated badly
. They were together for almost a year. Sulli tried her best to make their relat
ionship work. She was hoping that one day he would change. But one day she found
out that Heechul began dating one of her friends. She still wanted to make thei
r relationship work but he still broke up with her. It took her long time to rec
over. When she finally did, she bought Som as a gift for herself and promised th
at she would not allow herself to experience that pain again. To make the story
short, she knew how it feels like to take care of a boyfriend, but she does not
know how it feels like to be taken care of and loved by a guy. Of course we all
took care of her, especially grandmother, but of course being taken care of a gu
y feels different. Minho was stunned. He did not know that Sulli experienced all
of those things from a guy. He did not even know that she can love and become l
oyal to someone deeply. He wished that Krystal was like her. Then he mentally sm
acked himself for making that wish. Minho: Is that why she is still single up to
this time? Sooyoung: Ne. She promised that she would never love again; and she
would remain single forever. But that was until she learned about grandmother's
provision in her will. He suddenly felt the urge to take care of Sulli. She was
so pure and warm. She does not deserve to be treated like a rag. He realized tha
t he was so mean to her. All the insults that he said to her; and all the things
he did. Sooyoung: So when did your fight happen? Minho: More than a week ago. S
ooyoung: How did you know that she is mad at you? Minho: She is not talking to m
e. Sooyoung: Have you tried teasing her? Minho: Ne. But she does not respond. So
oyoung: Aigoo! She's really mad at you. Sulli is the type of person who cannot b
ear to be overly offensive to other people even if they are already hurting her.
Rather than engaging in a fight, she usually keeps silent when she is really ma
d. Minho: Eottoke? What should I do? Sooyoung: I don't know. But what I did the
last time that we fought what I did was to make her feel very special. I even le
ft my husband in our apartment and stayed with her for a week until finally she
forgave me. It was a tough job. *chuckles* Minho was really in trouble. Minho: H
ow can I make her feel special? Sooyoung: I don't know. But I can give you speci
fic points to help you. Minho: Araseo. Please give me any information that I can
use. Sooyoung: Araseo. Take note of the following, these are her favourites: 1
. She loves yellow roses. 2. She eats everything edible. But she gives extra cre
dit if you made the food yourself and not just bought a take out. 3. She likes e
ating pizza together with a chocolate smoothie. 4. She likes animals, and she ad
ores children. 5. She likes to view the city lights from the top of a building a
t night. After a few more tips from Sooyoung, Minho bid his goodbye and went bac
k to his office to devise a plan. Plan Number One: Minho parked his car in front
of the art gallery building at around 3:45 PM. Just a few minutes more and Sull
i would be off from her work. He wanted to drive Sulli home. He decided to come
up to her office. Minho entered the building and asked the receptionist whose ja
w dropped at the sight of Minho. Minho: Annyeong. *smiles* May I know which floo
r is Mrs. Choi's office? Receptionist: We have two Mrs. Chois who have an office
here. Which one of them? Minho: Choi Sulli. Receptionist: Do you have an appoin
tment. Minho: Ani. I'm her husband. Receptionist: Omo! Mianhae. Her office is on
the third floor. Minho: Kamsahamnida. Minho took the elevator to the third floo
r. When he stepped out, he was amazed by how beautiful the directors' offices ar
e. The design was a mixture of antique and modern Eropean style. He talked to an
other receptionist and asked where the junior art director's office was exactly
located. He was ushered to a door and was left there. He knocked. He heard Sulli
's cheery voice from the other side of the door. Sulli: Please come in. Minho op
ened the door and he was shocked with what he saw. Sulli looked at the direction
of the door. Sulli: What are you doing here?
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
PLAN A
*Knock. Knock. Knock.* Sulli: Come in. Minho opened the door and he was shocked
with what he saw. Sulli: What are you doing here? Sulli froze. Minho gulped. It
appears that Sulli was stretched in front of a tall bookshelf with her hands rea
ching for the top most shelf; returning a book. She was wearing a slim-cut offic
e skirt, a dark blue office blouse, black stiletto heels, and her hair was lose
but neatly kept. Minho could not believe his eyes. Good heavens! Sulli looked go
od in business attire! Minho: Why are you wearing that?! Sulli looked at her clo
thes. She frowned. Sulli: This is an office isn't it? Minho: You did not wear th
at this morning! Sulli: Oh. Yae. I usually leave the house wearing comfortable c
lothes and change here in the office. It's difficult to drive wearing business c
lothes. Minho: You wear business attire at work everyday? Sulli: Ne. Why am I ev
en explaining to you?! Get out. You're not supposed to be here. It's part of the
contract. Minho could not believe what he was hearing. He could only look at Su
lli as she walked from the bookshelf to her desk. He had never seen legs like Su
lli's. Of course he has seen and touched several beautiful legs, but hers was di
fferent. To his dismay, when Sulli sat down behind her desk, her legs were hidde
n beneath her table. He moved towards the table and sat at one of the two chairs
in front of her desk that were intended for art clients and visitors. Minho: Ar
en't you going home? It's almost 4:OOPM? Sulli only continued typing in her comp
uter. Minho tried to make an excuse so she would reply. Minho: Look. We are in a
public place. You should act as my loving wife or else other people will see be
hind our act. Sulli only looked at him. *Knock. Knock. Knock* Sulli: Come in. Lu
na, Sulli's secretary went inside the office and handed her an envelope. She saw
Minho and greeted him. Minho saw this as an opportunity for his plan. Luna: Oh!
Mr. Choi! Annyeonhaseyo! *bows* Minho: Annyeonghaseyo. *bows* Before Sulli coul
d dismiss Luna, Minho made sure that Sulli will have no room to escape. He asked
Sulli loudly so Luna could hear. Minho: So baby Sulli, how about dinner? *smile
s* Sulli only stared at him wide-eyed signalling that Luna was there. Minho: Oh.
Mianhae. It's just that I cannot control myself when I'm around you. Luna: Awww
.. You are so lucky Director Choi. *smiles at Sulli* Sulli: Ah. Yae. *faked a sm
ile* Minho: What does my baby want for dinner? Hmmm? *reaches out for Sulli's ha
nd and kisses it.* Sulli wanted to withdraw her hand from Minho's grasp, but he
was holding her so tightly. Sulli: But I still have a lot of things to do. I sti
ll have a dinner meeting with a client who wanted to donate a painting. Why don'
t you just wait for me at home? Luna: Omo! I forgot to tell you. Mrs. Kim re-sch
eduled the meeting. She is still in the derma clinic getting some botox. She cal
led about 10 minutes ago. She wanted the meeting to be moved on Thursday. *smile
s* Minho: See? You're really mine tonight. *looks Sulli directly in the eyes and
smiled* Sulli: What about my car? Minho: Just leave it here for the night, and
I'll drive you off to work tomorrow. Sulli had no way out. [Sulli's POV] What do
es he want from me? Minho: So how about dinner at our favorite seafood restauran
t? Or would you rather go home and... Sulli blushed. She thought Minho would say
something other than eating dinner. Luna chuckled. She thought of the same thin
g. Minho: ...and I will cook for you. *smiles charismatically* Sulli sighed. She
really had to give in. Then an idea poppoed into her head. Sulli: Araseo. *stan
ds up from her chair* Minho let go of her hand as she fixed her things up. [Minh
o's POV] Why does holding her hand feel wierd? I'm not a newbie when it comes to
holding a girl's hand, but when I was holding hers, it was different. Did she f
eel it too? Sulli issued some more instructions to Luna, and she finally she wal
ked to the door where Minho was waiting. Once more, he took her hand in his and
began walking towards the elevator. Once inside, Sulli tugged on her hand to fre
e it from Minho's grasp. When the elevator doors opened in the basement parking,
Sulli ran outside and hastily went to her car. Minho tried to run after her but
he was stopped when a car passed by. Sulli opened the door of her car, fired th
e engine and she started to drive off from Minho. Minho was left frozen and alon
e at the basement parking. This only meant one thing: Plan A failed
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
PLAN B
Minho sat by the hospital cafeteria waiting for SiWon. He received a message fr
om him early in the morning asking him for a man-to-man meeting. He looked to hi
s left and he saw SiWon approaching him. SiWon: Anneyeong! Did you wait long? I
was caught up with my rounds. Mianhae. Minho: Gwenchana. So what do you want to
talk about? SiWon: Well, my wife told me about your fight with Sulli. She also t
old me about your plan to ask for her forgiveness. Minho: And? SiWon: What you'r
e doing is wrong. Minho: Mwo? SiWon: What I mean is that your methods are wrong.
Minho: Weo? But it was Sooyoung unni who told me to do this? SiWon: I know. She
wanted to help you too. But the method that she suggested would be ineffective.
Minho: What makes you say that? SiWon: First of all, they are both girls. Her a
pproach would only be effective when the two people who are fighting are girls.
Second, they are sisters. There is a different approach of apologizing when they
people who are quarrelling are husband and wife. Minho: What are you suggesting
? SiWon: Use your body. Minho: Mwo?!!! But you know that the marriage is only te
mporary! You know we don't do it! SiWon: I don't mean that! I mean use body lang
uage to say you're sorry! Well, you could add a little bit of seduction to haste
n the pace of your apology. Minho frowned. PR System: Paging Dr. Choi. You have
a patient at the emergency room. SiWon: Ooops! I'd better go. I have another pat
ient in the E.R. Think about it. *winks and pats Minho at the shoulder* Minho wa
s driving back to his office. [Minho's POV] Use my body? A little bit of seducti
on? Hmmm... I've never done that before. All I do to ask for Krystal's forgivene
ss before was to put on my aegyo face. But those only worked during petty fights
. This one is serious and Sulli is not like Krystal. Desperate times, call for d
esperate measures.You can do this Choi Minho! Fighting! The rest of Minho's day
went on as usual. Meetings with clients, finalizing blue prints and avoiding Hyu
na. By the time he was driving home, he was filled with anticipation. He parked
his car in the garage. He sent a silent prayer that Sulli was already at home. H
e cannot wait to try Plan B. He entered the house and he saw Sulli preparing din
ner in the kitchen. He smiled. She looks good not only in business attire, but a
lso in normal day-to-day clothing. [Minho's POV] Alright Choi Minho! Plan B begi
ns! He slowly approached Sulli. He was very determined. Minho: So what's for din
ner? *sexily loosens his tie and opened the top buttons of his polo.* Sulli did
not even spare him a look. Minho went to her other side and tried another tactic
by sexily folding his polo sleeves before washing his hands. Still no response.
[Minho's POV] Aish! This girl! She is the only one I know who is immune to my c
harms! Wait a while Sulli yah, you will see what I've got and then you'll automa
tically forgive me. Sulli raised her arms to reach for a bowl in which she would
place the kimchi soup. Minho took that opportunity for another sexy attack. Jus
t as Sulli raised her arm, he immediately went behind her and made an appearance
of assisting her in getting the creamware bowl, but in reality, he just took it
as a chance to brush his lean body against hers. His front to her back. Minho s
mirked. No one can resist this move. Unfortunately for him, while Sulli remained
unaffected, he experienced an unfamiliar warmth. Such heat was different from w
hat he usually feels whenever he was with Hyuna. That was only sexual heat. But
what he felt with Sulli was rather an odd and tingly kind of warmth. The kind of
warmth where he just wanted to wrap Sulli in his arms and cuddle her. Minho fro
ze. He gluped. Sulli went to the table and prepared their plates for dinner. The
y ate dinner in silence. Minho was becoming uncomfortable by the second. So he a
ttempted to apply the art of seduction on her again. He ate his food slowly and
sexily. To no avail, Sulli remained unaffected. After a few minutes. Sulli: If y
ou're done just leave the dishes on the sink, so I can wash them. Minho was stun
ned. [Minho's POV] How can this woman be so naive? Hasn't she experienced some so
rt of seduction ever? Can't she interpret any body language? Aish! This calls fo
r the ultimate attack! Minho waited until Sulli finished washing the dishes. She
went to her room and he took it as an opportunity to show her how lean his body
is. Of course he would make it appear like an accident. As Sulli closed the doo
r of her room, Minho immediately went to his room and began to take off his clot
hes, leaving only his boxers. He then wrapped a towel around his waist. He would
make it look like he was taking a shower and then an accident would happen. He
would run to Sulli's room and it would give her an ample time to view his body.
Lean abs and rippling muscles. [Minho's POV] Yah! Choi Minho! You can do this!!
You will shout in the count of three. One. Two. Three. Yaaaahhhhh!!!! Sulli was
in her room when she heard Minho's shout of fear. He heard running footsteps alo
ng the hallway. She turned her head towards the door and wrapped a towel around
her body, just in time before it burst open. Minho: Sulli yah! There's a- He was
not able to continue with his acting because an almost naked Sulli stood in fro
nt of him. A white towel was wrapped around her body and her hair was wet. It lo
oked like she just got out of the shower. Minho was frozen. He was panting becau
se he ran. His hand on the door knob and his eyes were wide. His brain crashed.
On the other side of the room, Sulli also froze. Before her was a similarly scan
tily clad Minho with only a dark blue towel around his waist showing off his bod
y. Both of them were shocked. But Sulli recovered faster, meaning Minho's body h
ad a lesser effect on her. Sulli: What are you doing here?! Get out! Minho immed
iately closed her door. He was blushing deep red. Instead of making Sulli realiz
e his body language and his effect on her, it was the other way around. It only
meant one thing. Plan B backfired.
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
HAZINESS AND CONFUSION
Minho checked his watch. It's now 10:30 PM and Sulli is not yet home. He tried c
alling her phone a couple of times but she was not answering. No matter how much
he tried to convince himself to think otherwise, he was beginning to worry abou
t her. [Minho's POV] Yah! What are you doing? You should not be thinking and wor
rying about her! It's her life! Aish this girl! What kind of married woman stays
out late without her husband?! *blinks and realizes something* Yah! Choi Minho!
You're forgetting that you're not really married! *Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring!* Min
ho picked up his phone. Sulli was calling. Minho: Yah! Where are you?! Unfortuna
tely, it was Luna who answered. Luna: Yeoboseyeo Mr. Choi. This is Luna, Directo
r Sulli's secretary. Do you still remember me? Minho: Ah. Ne. Why do you have Su
lli's phone? Where are you guys? Luna: We are at the Hyatt hotel. We are having
our company gathering for the launch of the new art collection. Sir, something i
s wrong with Director Sulli. You have to come here immediately. I think someone
put something on her drink. I think she is drunk drugged or. We are now in room
415. Minho was shocked and he was worried beyond compare. He doesn't care if the
ir marriage was only temporary, or that it was not a real one. He is going to br
ing Sulli home. Minho: Araseo. I'll be there in 20 minutes. Please stay by her s
ide until I get there, and call her brother-in-law Dr. SiWon Choi. She has his n
umbe on her phone Luna: Yes sir. Please hurry. Minho got dressed immediately and
left the glass house with haste. As soon as he entered the hotel, he took the e
levator and ran through the hallway until he reached room 415. He opened the doo
r. He was panting. Minho: What happened? Luna stood and bowed. Luna: Anneyeongha
seyeo. I don't know Sir. The last time I talked to her, she was sipping champagn
e. It is not usual for Director Sulli to drink heavy liquor. Then when I got bac
k, she was already acting wierd. Minho saw Sulli pacing the room like a drunken
teenager. She was peering through the curtains, opening the drawers and cabinets
. She walks to and fro the bathroom. She was agitated. She kept talking to herse
lf and mumbling random things. Her eyes were not focused. *Knock. Knock. Knock.*
Minho opened the door and he saw SiWon. He entered the door and asked him about
the details. He simply repeated what Luna had told him. SiWon: Alright. We have
to put her to bed so I can take a look at her. Thankfully, even if Sulli was re
stless, she obeyed instantly when SiWon asked her to sit by the bed. However, wh
en he started examining her, she became agitated. SiWon: Minho, I think it would
be better if you would hold her. I can't examine her properly. Minho sat by the
bed and placed his arm around Sulli. Minho: Sulli yah, you have to let SiWon ex
amine you so we can figure out what is wrong. Sulli: Hmmm? Marshmallow. *grabs a
fluffy white pillow and bit it.* Minho chuckled. She was like a baby. Minho: Ba
by, that is a pillow. I'll buy you marshmallow if you would let SiWon examine yo
u. To his amazement, Sulli nodded and obeyed. SiWon continued examining her by c
hecking her pulse, getting her blood pressure and checking on her pupils to dete
rmine her eye dilation. All the while he was examining Sulli, Minho kept his arm
s around her, and she rested her head on his shoulder. SiWon: She is not drunk.
She is drugged. Miss Luna, did you see the person who gave her the champagne? Lu
na: Ani. Mianhae. I was getting some food for myself at the buffet table. I'm so
sorry. SiWon: It's alright. It's not your fault. *smiles comfortingly at Luna*
You did the right thing to bring her here in a private room. You don't have to a
pologize; we should be the one thanking you. Luna smiled and blushed at the hand
some doctor who was talking to her. SiWon: Minho, I think it would be better if
you and Sulli would stay the night here. It would be difficult to bring her home
. I hope that the drug would be out of her system by morning. Minho looked at Su
lli who was calmly lying her head on his shoulder and playing with his shirt but
tons. He smiled. Minho: Ne. *turns his head towards Luna* Umm.. Miss Luna, can y
ou look after Sulli for a little longer? I just have to go down to my car and ta
ke some extra clothes. Luna: Yes Sir. SiWon: I'll walk out with you. I have to g
o back to the hospital. I'm still on duty. I'll call Sooyoung when I get there.
Minho: Ne. Gomawo. Minho went to the hotel parking and opened his car. He was ve
ry confused. He knew in his mind that their marriage was a temporary one, but ca
ring for her felt right. [Minho's POV] May be I'm being like this because I pity
her, or may be because I'm feeling guilty about all the bad things I've said an
d done. Minho went back to the hotel room just in time because Sulli was already
complaining regarding her gown and began taking it off. Sulli: Umph! Hmp! This
gown is uncomfortable! *tugs on the gown* Luna: You are just in time Sir. I thin
k it would be better for you to change Director Sulli's gown. Minho panicked. He
can't let Luna know that he hasn't seen Sulli fully naked, except for the 'acci
dent' a few days ago. He made an excuse. Minho: Umm.. Miss Luna, could you just t
ake care of changing her clothes? I just have to make a call and buy some suppli
es. Luna: Ah. Yae. Minho handed her one of his office polo that he had in his ca
r as a spare, and went outside to buy some food. When he was in the grocery stor
e, he saw some marshmallow packs on the store shelf and remembered Sulli. He smi
led and took some marshmallow packs. When he got back to the hotel, Luna bid goo
dbye and went home. By that time, Sulli was already in the bed sleeping. He hear
d her talking in her sleep so he sat beside her by the bed. Sulli: I just want t
o know how it feels like. *pouts* Minho answered, even if he knew that Sulli was
sleep talking. Minho: What do you mean? Sulli did not hear him. She simply turn
ed to her side and continued to sleep. Minho sighed. He wanted to take care of h
er. He went to the bathroom and began changing into more comfortable clothes. It
was a good thing that he kept spare clothes in his car; but since he gave Sulli
his spare office shirt, he had to sleep without any shirt tonight. Fortunately
for him, the room was not too cold. When he got out of the bathroom, he checked
on Sulli who was still sleeping peacefully. The drug is slowly waning on its eff
ect and Sulli's body has grown tired due to her hyper activity caused by the dru
g. He talked to Sulli's sleeping form. Minho: Mianhae Sulli yah. If only I knew
what you had suffered which caused you to stay single I would not have treated y
ou badly. I will treat you better from now on. He stood up and began making a sl
eeping space for him on the sofa. He could not bring himself to sleep beside Sul
li on the bed. It would be improper. He looked at her once more and said good ni
ght. In the middle of the night, Minho heard someone walking around the room. He
opened his eyes and saw Sulli walking towards him. She was wearing nothing othe
r than his big office shirt; and her hair was in the right amount of messy. He t
hought he was dreaming. He pinched himself hard until it hurt. He was not dreami
ng. He was fully awake! Minho: Sulli yah? Sulli did not respond. Then he saw tha
t her eyes were still unfocused. The drug still had an effect on her. She simply
continued walking towards him. He felt embarrassed by his lack of shirt and beg
an covering himself. Had it been another woman, he would have been proud to show
off his toned body. But this was Sulli, and somehow he felt embarrassed. She wa
s not like any other woman he knew. She was now standing in front of him. She wa
s still in a daze. She sat beside him while he was still lying down on the sofa.
He simply stared at her and watched her actions. He was mesmerized by her. He c
ould not believe that there is still someone who is so pure and untouched as her
. He sent a silent prayer thanking the heavens that Heechul left her without eve
n touching her. He frowned. He was not sure why he did that. She lifted his arm
and lied down beside him. She placed his arm around her waist. He was shocked. W
hen she was fully settled in his arms, he heard her whisper: Sulli: So this is h
ow it feels like. He smiled. He tightened his arm around her and both of them dr
ifted back to sleep. She was hazy and he was confused. It was a long night lit b
y unseen sparks. A night which was long enough for something to unfold.
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
WRONG DECISIONS
*SMASH!* Krystal threw a glass vase at Taemin. Taemin: I told you it was nothing
! Krystal: Nothing?! You had her hand up inside of her blouse! *cries* Taemin: L
et me explain! I- Krystal: Just get out. Get out! Krystal sat on her sofa as Tae
min left her apartment. She cried. He completely changed eversince their relatio
nship became public. She knew from the very beginning that he was a ladies' man,
but she chose to ignore that fact. She thought that she was the kind of woman t
hat will bring change in him. Apparently, she was wrong. She had to admit, the r
eason why she fell for him was the fact that he was the complete opposite of Min
ho. While Minho was serious and well disciplined, Taemin was a happy-go-luky guy
who found it easy to make other people comfortable with him. She remembered Min
ho. She doesn't want to compare him to Taemin, but given the circumstances, she
just can't help but to compare. She misses the feeling of being cherished and sp
oiled. She missed it when Minho would surprise her at work and bring her lunch,
or when he would show up in her apartment to cook breakfast. And no matter how m
uch she tries to deny it, she gets jealous on how he treats his wife Sulli. More
importantly, she misses how he made her feel like she was the only woman in his
world. She made a wrong decision. She grabbed her phone and sent a message to M
inho. When they were together, Minho would immediately reply. But now, things ar
e different. She waited all night for his reply, but nothing came. Unknown to Kr
ystal, Minho was busy taking care of a drugged Sulli that night.
CHAPTER NINETEEN
GOOD MORNING!
Sulli opened her eyes. She was blinded by the light from the room. It was morni
ng. She turned to the other side because her neck was beginning to hurt. To her
surprise, she came face to face with Minho's bare chest. He was beside her on th
e sofa with his arm around her waist. He was shirtless. Then something clicked i
n her brain. He was acting like a pervert in the past few days such as when he h
eld her hand at work and when he barged in her room wearing nothing but a towel.
She jumped out of his arms. Sulli: Omo! Omo! Omo! What did he do to me? Then sh
e noticed that she was wearing nothing other than his polo. Sulli: Omo! Omo! Omo
! Why can't I remember anything?! She screamed at Minho. Sulli: Yah! Wake up! Wh
at did you do to me?! Minho was startled and he immediately woke up. Sulli: What
. What. What happened? Did something happen? Omo! Omo! Sulli was terrified. Tear
s were forming in her eyes. Minho wanted to hug her and comfort her in his arms;
and to tell her that everything is alright. But he could not do it. He tried to
step towards her but she took two steps back. Minho: Sulli, nothing happened. S
ulli: But why are things like this? Minho: You were drugged last night. Don't yo
u remember anything? Sulli: Drugged? But why? I can't remember anything! Minho:
Luna called me last night and told me to come here. You were acting strange when
I got here. SiWon was even here. You can call him if you want to verify the tru
th of my words. Minho's words calmed Sulli a little bit. *Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!* Sulli
blushed. Minho chuckled. Minho: I bought some food or if you want, we can order
room service. Sulli: Ani! Let's just eat the things you bought. It's embarrassi
ng of the hotel staff would see us like this. Minho nodded. For some weird reaso
n, he liked their state of clothing. He felt intimate with her. He had been crav
ing for this kind of intimacy. Even when he was with Krystal, she does not like
wearing his shirt after they made love. She had always insisted that she wears h
er lingerie. And even when Hyuna wears his shirt after they had sex, he just did
n't feel any intimacy with her. What happened between them was just due to pure
body rush. But it was different with Sulli. He knew that nothing happened betwee
n them, but seeing her wear his shirt makes him feel that warmth that he had bee
n feeling days ago. But this time, the warmth was becoming stronger. He watched
Sulli go through the groceries that he bought. She got the marshmallow pack that
he bought. She pouted in confusion. He chuckled. Minho: You wanted some marshma
llow last night, so I bought some. *smiles* Sulli was silent. The thing that Min
ho feared happened. She resumed her silent treatment on him. He approached her.
Minho: Sulli, can we talk? Please? Sulli noticed the desperation in his voice an
d the sincere look in his eyes. Sulli: What do you want to talk about? Minho: I
want to apologize for everything that I have done; most especially when I took H
yuna's side when she threw Som away to the garbage disposal area. Sulli: It's alr
ight. I understand. Of course you would take her side, she is your girlfriend. M
inho: She's not my girlfriend anymore. Sulli: Oh. Mianhae. I'm sorry the two of
you broke up. Minho: Don't be. I'm not. Minho was looking at Sulli straight into
her eyes. She began to feel uncomfortable. She moved to take another few steps
back but the bed got in her way and she began to tumble backwards. Minho caught
her arm to steady her but the force of her fall was stronger and he stumbled wit
h her on the bed. He was on top of her, and she was under him. Sulli: Kyaaaaa! G
et off of me!!! Minho immediately got off her and stood. His heart beat was gett
ing faster by the second. They were both blushing. Minho: Gwenchana? Mianhae. I.
. I just wanted to steady your balance.. I.. Sulli: Gwenchana. Let's forget abou
t it. Let's just eat. While eating, Minho asked Sulli if she remembered anything
from last night. Minho: Do you remember who gave you the champagne last night?
Luna said it was the last thing you drank before you acted weird. Sulli: Ani. I
just remember getting it from a tray handed by a waiter. Minho: Do you remember
the waiter's face? Sulli: Ani. Minho: You better be careful next time. Someone m
ight be after you. Sulli just stared at Minho. This was the first time that a gu
y told her to be careful. It made her feel warm. She ignored it. Sulli: A.. Aras
eo. I'll take a shower now. Sulli stood up and went to the bathroom. She had to
get away from him as soon as possible. [Sulli's POV] Your marriage is just tempo
rary. After you get your art gallery building, and after he gets his revenge on
his ex-girlfriend, he will leave you. Focus! While Sulli was taking a bath, Minh
o checked his phone for some messages. Then he saw one from Krystal. To: Minho F
rom: Krystal Hi. I know you're still mad at me, but can we talk? He sat down on
the sofa where he and Sulli slept the night before. Krystal sent him a message.
This only means one thing: his plan of revenge is working. She was affected. But
for some weird reason, he chose to ignore her message. *Knock. Knock. Knock* Mi
nho put a bathrobe on and opened the door. It was Sooyoung. Minho: Oh! Anneyeong
! Sooyoung: SiWon told me you and Sulli spent the night here. How is she? Minho:
She is fine. Please step inside so you can talk to her personally, she's just t
aking a shower. Sooyoung: Ani. I just came here to bring some clothes for her. I
'll just leave them here. It seems that you got everything covered already. *smi
les mischievously* Minho: I think you misunderstood things. Sooyoung: There is n
o need to explain. You guys are married. Minho: Temporarily Sooyoung: Really now
? *smiles* I better go! I still have some grocery shopping to do. Minho: Oh! Cha
mkkamanyo! But Sooyoung already ran off the hallway. Sulli: Who was that? Minho
turned and saw Sulli wearing the same bathrobe he was wearing. Another wave of i
ntimacy and warmth hit him. Minho: It was your unni. Sulli: Chincha?! Where is s
he now? Minho: She just left. Sulli: Already? Minho handed the bag of clothes to
Sulli. Sulli: Oh. Gomawo. Please take a bath now so I can change here. Minho: O
h. Yae. Before Minho went to the bathroom, he asked Sulli: Minho: Do you have an
ything planned for today? Sulli: Ne. Minho: What is it? Sulli: What is it to you
? Minho sighed. Sulli put up her walls again. He simply shook his head and went
to the bathroom to take a shower. When he got out, Sulli already left. He called
Luna. Luna: Yeoboseyeo? Minho: Yeoboseyeo. Mianhae. I did not mean to bother yo
ur weekend off, but do you know if Sulli have any plans for today? Luna was conf
used. He was her husband but he did not know about her plans? But since he is he
r boss's husband, she simply answered. Luna: Ah. Yae. She has a meeting with the
architect that she hired for the art gallery building. Minho: Oh. Gomawo. I'll
hang up now. Luna: Ne. Have a great weekend sir. [Minho's POV] She hired a diffe
rent arhictect? Why didn't she just hire me? Aish! This girl! Eeeeeesh! Minho dr
essed quickly, and checked out of the hotel. He drove-off to the art gallery bui
lding. On the other side of Seoul, Sulli stepped out of her car. The architect t
hat she hired was already there. Sulli: Anneyeonghaseyeo. I'm sorry I'm late. He
turned around and smiled at her and said: 'It's alright Sulli. I just arrived a
few minutes ago. It's been a long time.'
CHAPTER TWENTY
WHO??
He turned around and smiled at her and said: 'It's alright. I just arrived a few
minutes ago. It's been a long time.' Sulli smiled. Sulli: 'Heechul Oppa! It's be
en a long time!!' She walked towards him. [Heechul's POV] Sulli has changed. She'
s no longer the girl I've known. She still looks the same, but there is somethin
g different about her. Heechul raised his hand and patted Sulli on the head. He
smiled at her. Unknown to Sulli and Heechul, Minho was behind them. Minho stoppe
d in his tracks a few meters away from his car. [Minho's POV] Who is this guy? W
hy is he patting her head? Could he be? Minho walked towards Sulli and Heechul.
He cleared his throat loudly. Both Sulli and Heechul looked at him. Sulli was sh
ocked. [Sulli's POV] What is he doing here? I left the hotel without a word, but
how did he know I'm here? Minho placed an arm around Sulli's shoulder. This onl
y means that he was being territorial. Minho: Hey baby. Won't you introduce me t
o the architect that you hired? Sulli was dumbstruck. [Sulli's POV] How did he k
now that I hired an architect other than him? Sulli: Ah. Yae. Minho, this is Hee
chul. He is a.. ummm.. friend in college and he is also the architect I hired to
renovate the art gallery building. Heechul, this is Minho, my.. ummm.. husband.
Minho extended his hand to Heechul making sure that he sees his platinum weddin
g ring on his finger. Minho: It's nice to meet you. Heechul: It's nice to meet y
ou too. Honestly, I'm quite surprised to know that Sulli is already married. Min
ho: Haven't you read the papers? Our wedding was one of the biggest gossips of t
he year. Heechul: Oh. Mianhae. I was in the US. I just arrived three days ago wh
en my firm called me up telling me about this project. When I learned that it wa
s Sulli's dream art gallery, I had to fly back here and handle the project mysel
f. Heechul looked at Sulli, and they both smiled at each other. Minho sensed tha
t Heechul is going to be a tough competition. It does not matter that Heechul br
oke Sulli's heart in the past. With the way he is going, it would not be difficu
lt for him to win her over. Minho: I actually wanted to do this project myself,
but Sulli would not let me. She always say that it will take away my extra time
that I'm suppose to spend with her. *tightens arms around Sulli* She doesn't wan
t my arms off of her. *laughs awkwardly* Sulli became uncomfortable with the way
Minho was acting. She created a diversion. Sulli: Shall we take a look at the b
uilding? Both gentlemen nodded. The three of them walked towards the building. M
inho kept his arm around Sulli. As Heechul examined the building, Minho became a
ware that he too was a very competent architect. Minho was waiting for him to ma
ke a mistake so that he could correct him. But to no avail, Heechul was very eff
icient with his examinations. [Minho's POV] Aish! This guy! Can you make a mista
ke? At least once? So that I can show off? Eeeesh! After their scheduled inspect
ion, they conversed a little bit more and scheduled the beginning of the renovat
ions. Minho was becoming more and more agitated. By the time they were about to
go home, Minho walked Sulli to her car. Minho: You should not be driving. The dr
ug might not be completely out of your system. Sulli: I'm fine. I'll see you at
home. Minho: Of course you're fine. You saw your Heechul Oppa. *involuntarily po
uts* Sulli: What do you know about Heechul and me? Minho created an excuse so he
would not have to tell Sulli the truth that it was her unni who told him about
her past relationship with Heechul. Minho: Hmp! Your eyes give it away. There wa
s obviously something between the two of you. Sulli: Why are you being like that
? Minho: I'm being what?! Why are you being like that?! Sulli: What?! Now I'm th
e one who is acting weird?! Minho: Ne! You are! Look! Your eyes are shining! And
your lips! Why are you smiling?! Sulli: Weo? Is it wrong to look happy?! Minho:
Ne! Especially when it's not *his voice trailed off*because of me... Sulli: Mwo
?! Minho: Forget it! Just get in the car Sulli! Sulli got in her car and Minho c
losed her car door. He then walked to his car, fired the engine and drove off. [
Sulli's POV] Why is he acting weird? Does he know that Heechul was my ex-boyfrie
nd? So what if he knows! It was a long time ago. I've forgiven Heechul, and most
especially, I have forgiven myself for my wrong choices. I won't let Heechul hu
rt me anymore. It will only be strictly business with Heechul. *Ring! Ring! Ring
! Ring!* Sulli was brought out from her reverie when her phone rang. It was Key.
Sulli: Yeoboseyeo? Key: Sulli yah! I missed you! Can we have another bonding ti
me this afternoon? How about coffee? Sulli: Araseo! *chuckles* I'm free today. D
o you want to meet at the coffee shop in front of the beauty salon? I've always
wanted to try their coffee and pastries there. Key: Araseo! I've been there a co
uple of times. You will love it! Let's meet in 45 minutes? I'm in the neighbourh
ood and the traffic is not that heavy. Sulli: Ne. See you! Sulli drove along the
city streets in a happy mood. After a long time, she once again saw Heechul, an
d she would have coffee with Key in a few minutes. However, she could not ignore
the nagging guilt that had formed within her. Was Minho mad? But why would he b
e?
CHAPTER TWENTY ONE
A GUILTY HEART
Sulli arrived at the coffee shop and Key was already there. He smiled and waved
at her with his two hands. She walked to where he was sitting and sat opposite h
im. Key: Aigooo! You are so pretty today! Why are you blooming? Is it because of
my cousin? Hmmm?? *smiles mischievously* Sulli: Blooming? What are you talking
about? *chuckles* I guess I just had enough sleep and rest last night. Then Sull
i remembered waking up in Minho's arms that morning at the hotel sofa. It's been
so long since she slept like that. Whether she denies it or not, she really sle
pt peacefully last night. She felt safe and protected. Key: So, what's new with
my cousin-in-law? Sulli: Nothing much. We are just about to start with the renov
ations of my art gallery building. Key: Minho finally started to renovate it? Su
lli: Ani. I hired another architect. Key: Weo?! Why did you hire another one? Mi
nho was really excited because he thought that it was going to be him who would
manage the renovations. Aigooo.. *pouts* Who is this architect anyway? Sulli: A
college friend. His name is Kim Heechul. Key: Oooooh! The ladies' man! I know hi
m. Sulli: Chincha? Key: Ne. *nods his head* Be careful with him. He might steal
you away from my cousin. Sulli: Can I tell you a secret? Key: Of course. Sulli h
esitated for a moment. But since she trusted Key, she told him. Sulli: Heechul w
as my ex-boyfriend. Key: Chincha?! Sulli: Ne. But we only lasted for seven month
s. I tried to make the relationship work but he still left me. Key: Aigooo! But
it's okay. If he had not left you, then you would not have married my cousin. *s
miles* Sulli: You know the marriage is only temporary. Key: Is it? You know, the
status of the marriage would really depend on you guys. You could make it perma
nent if you want to. Sulli could not respond to Key, so she diverted the convers
ation. Sulli: Ummm.. Key? Key: Hmmmm? *sips his coffee* Sulli: I should not be a
sking you this, but does Minho have any psychological disease? Key laughed. Key:
Weo? Sulli: Well, he is acting rather strange lately. Key: How strange? Sulli:
Well, his emotions shift rather fast, and he seems jittery. Key: Oh! He does not
have a psychological problem. He's always like that when he wants to say someth
ing, but he chooses to keep it all inside; or when he wants to say sorry, but he
does not know how. *chuckles* Sulli faked a smile to hide her confusion. After
a few more hours of catching up with Key, the duo finally decided to part ways.
As Sulli drove home, she was lost in what Key had told her. [Flashback] He's alw
ays like that when he wants to say something, but he chooses to keep it all insi
de; or when he wants to say sorry, but he does not know how. [End of Flashback]
[Sulli's POV] What could he possibly want to tell me? Then she remembered his ap
ology when they were still at the hotel that morning. She then felt guilty for t
reating him coldly at the hotel and at the art gallery building, when all he wan
ted to say was that he was sorry. She thought about their verbal spar a few hour
s ago before she left to meet Key. He was rather angry. [Sulli's POV] Could it b
e that he wanted to say sorry? Well, this morning he did say sorry for taking Hy
una's side when she threw away Som. Wait, did he also say that he broke up with
her? [Flashback] Minho: She's not my girlfriend anymore. Sulli: Oh. Mianhae. I'm
sorry the two of you broke up. Minho: Don't be. I'm not. [End of flashback] Sull
i was a very confused and guilty woman when she parked her car in the garage. As
she entered the glass house, he heard someone curse at the kitchen, as if in pa
in. 'Damn!' She immediately recognized the voice. It was Minho. She ran to the ki
tchen and saw Minho by the kitchen sink. Sulli: Weo? What happened? Minho: Nothi
ng. Sulli noticed that he was hiding his hand by the faucet as he let water flow
through it. Sulli: If nothing happened, then why are you hiding your hand? Minh
o: What is it to you? Minho was mad at Sulli with the way she treated him at the
hotel and with the way she talked to him before they left the art gallery build
ing. Sulli walked towards Minho, who was in return rooted where he was standing
because he cannot move his hand away from the faucet. Sulli: Let me see. *genty
grabs his hand* Minho: Ani! Why don't you just go back to your Heechul Oppa. *sn
atched his hand out of Sulli's hold* Ignoring his protest, Sulli again grabbed M
inho's wrist and pulled his hand from the running water. Minho: I said it's noth
ing. I- Sulli: Omo! You're wounded! How did this happen? Minho: I cut my hand wh
ile I was cooking dinner, because I was hungry and you are not yet home! Sulli:
Why didn't you just order take out? Minho: Because I wanted a home-cooked meal!
Is that too much to ask? Why do you care anyway? Sulli ignored his temper. Sulli
: Why didn't you just call me? Minho: How can I disturb you when you're enjoying
your time with your precious Heechul Oppa. Sulli was surprised with what he sai
d. She looked at him with wide eyes while she was still holding his injured hand
. Minho looked away. He was mad. He thought she was with Heechul. [Minho's POV]
Eeeeesh! This woman! How could she forget that she has as husband waiting for he
r at home! Pish! Spending more time with that Heechul and leaving me here hungry
and alone! *involuntarily pouts as he was still looking away from Sulli* Sulli
gently dropped his wounded hand by the counter, and went to her room. Minho thou
ght she walked out on him again because he made her angrier with the things he s
aid. He was used to her walking out on him, but he was still hurt. So he simply
resumed cooking his dinner using his other uninjured hand. [Minho's POV] Aish! T
hat's it, go back to treating me coldly. That's where you're good at anyway. But
to his surprise, Sulli went back to the kitchen, and she was carrying a first a
id kit. She saw Minho by the stove, awkwardly cooking his dinner despite his inj
ured hand. She then became guiltier for not being on time to cook him dinner. Sh
e went near him. Minho did not even look at her. He was hurt and still unknown t
o his consciousness, he was jealous. Sulli took the ladle away from his hand and
lead him towards the kitchen counter where she placed the first aid kit. She th
en began treating Minho's wounded hand. Thankfully, the wound was neither big no
r deep. She disinfected it first, applied some antibacterial ointment and then c
overed it with bandage. After treating his wound, Sulli fixed the kit. As she tu
rned to leave, she heard Minho whisper: Minho: Gomawo. *looking down at his band
aged hand* Sulli nodded. Sulli: Araseo. Why don't you just take a rest and let m
e continue cooking dinner. Minho: Ani. I can do it. You should rest. You might b
e tired from spending your time with Heechul. Sulli could not understand why Min
ho kept bringing Heechul into the conversation. It seems like he is fishing for
some information. She wanted to clarify things, so she said: Sulli: I was not wi
th Heechul Oppa. The last time I was with him was when we checked the building t
oday. Minho looked up from his hand. Minho: You weren't? *looks at Sulli* He wan
ted to jump with joy knowing that his wife did not spend almost the whole day wi
th Heechul, but he did not want to look like an idiot, so he simply composed his
features and sighed with relief. Sulli nodded. [Sulli's POV] Was that relief I
saw from his eyes? Why is he looking at me like that? Minho: If you weren't with
Heechul, who were you with when we parted ways at the art gallery building? Sul
li: I had coffee with Key. Then.. *Ding Dong! Ding Dong! Ding Dong!*
CHAPTER TWENTY TWO
DROOLING CUTENESS
*Ding Dong! Ding Dong! Ding Dong!* Minho and Sulli looked towards the path to th
e main door. Minho: I'll get it. Minho walked to the main door of the glasshouse
. He opened the door. It was his boss, Lee Dong Wook. He was with his baby boy K
yungSan, who was strapped in a baby carrier on Dong Wook's chest. ^(URL: http:ww
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right infringement intended. Dong Wook: Hehey! Anneyeonghaseyeo! *smiles widely*
Minho: Sir? What are you doing here? It's almost 9:00 in the evening. Dong Wook
: Yes! I know! *smiles* Minho: Weo? Why are you so cheery? Is something wrong? A
re you drunk? Dong Wook: Ani. *shakes his head* I just came here to ask you for
a favor. Minho was taken aback. He and his boss were close and often work togeth
er on projects, but he had not expected that he would be here asking him for a f
avor. Minho: What is it sir? Dong Wook: You see, my wife, Da Hae went to Busan t
his afternoon to look after her sick grandmother. She would be there for 2 days
at most. Minho: And? Dong Wook: And as you've been informed in the office, I hav
e to go to Incheon for a seminar tomorrow. Minho nodded. Dong Wook: And like in
every other architect seminar, babies are not allowed. Finally, Dong Wook's favo
r clicked on Minho's mind. He began shaking his head. Dong Wook: Please Minho. I
have to go to this seminar! Minho: Can't you just send another representative i
n that seminar? Dong Wook: I can't. The invitation was directly and specifically
addressed to me. Minho: Why can't you just ask a female employee at the firm to
take care of your baby? Or hire someone from an agency? But before Dong Wook cou
ld reason out, Sulli emerged from the doorway saving him from giving a long expl
anation to Minho. Sulli: Minho, who is it? She then saw Lee Dong Wook. Sulli: Om
o! Anneyeonghaseyeo! Please come in. *smiles* Then the three of them heard a gur
gle, and they all looked at the baby in the arms of Dong Wook. KyungSan's arms w
ere outstretched to Sulli asking her to carry him. He was drooling and smiling a
t the same time. Sulli: Oh! Agyeo! Anneyeong! *waves at baby KyungSan* Dong Wook
immediately unstrapped the baby carrier from his chest and handed KyungSan to S
ulli. KyungSan began giggling in delight. Dong Wook: See? KyungSan likes your wi
fe already! Minho could only stare as Dong Wook began handling him the baby bag
where KyungSan's necessities are contained. Dong Wook: Great! I'll pick him up t
omorrow night after the seminar. Gomawo. I owe you one guys. *Kisses KyungSan on
the forehead*. Before Minho could reply, Dong Wook ran to his car and drove off
. Sulli went to his side carrying KyungSan. She was confused as to why the baby
was left in their custody. Sulli: What just happened? Minho: My boss just asked
us to babysit. Sulli was shocked. She blinked three times. But since the baby wa
s already there, they might as well take care of him. Sulli: Araseo. *chuckles*
Kaja, let's go inside. Dinner is ready. Sulli was the first one to go back insid
e the house. Minho watched her from behind. [Minho's POV] She looks good carryin
g a baby. *smiles to himself* The two of them ate dinner, while KyungSan sucked
on his milk bottle. [Minho's POV] So this is how it feels like to have a family.
*smiles to himself* After dinner, Sulli began washing the dishes as Minho picke
d baby KyungSan up and went to the living room to play with him while watching t
v. Sulli then proceeded to follow them after cleaning. She stopped a few meters
from them to watch them playing together. Minho and KyungSan were laughing and g
iggling uncontrollably. Minho had completely forgotten about his recent minor ha
nd injury. [Sulli's POV] So this is how Minho would look like when he finally be
comes a father. *smiles to herself* Then Sulli began imagining. Assuming that th
eir marriage was real and permanent, would they be like this if they had a baby
of their own? 'Sulli yah!' She was brought out from her wonderings when she heard
Minho call her name. KyungSan also stretched his arms and did some baby talk si
gnalling that she should come and join them in their playtime. So she went. The
three of them played until KyungSan was tired. As his eyes drooped signalling th
at he is drifting off to sleep, Sulli picked him up and took him to her room. Mi
nho followed and watched her as she laid the baby on her bed. He placed his hand
on her shoulder and said: Minho: Would you be comfortable if KyungSan would sle
ep in your bed? He could sleep in mine since he is my boss's son. Sulli felt the
warmth of his hand on her shoulder creep down to her heart and soul. She was du
mbstruck with such sensation. She thought she'd never feel that kind of warmth a
gain. She was wrong. Sulli: Gwenchana. I like taking care of him anyways. *smile
s* Minho: Araseo. But please leave the door open, so I can hear it when he cries
. Sulli nodded her head and Minho smiled at her. Minho went to his room and bega
n preparing for bed. As he was lying down, waiting for sleep to take over, his t
houghts kept wondering back to Sulli's room as he imagined what could be going o
n inside at the moment. Was Sulli playing with KyungSan? Or are they already sle
eping? He tried to be really silent as he listened to the faintest sound that co
uld give him a clue that they were still awake. There was none. [Minho's POV] I
guess they're already asleep. Just go to sleep Minho! At around three quarters p
ast midnight, Minho woke up from his sleep because he heard KyungSan crying. He
ran to Sulli's room and found her carrying a wailing KyungSan as she tried to so
othe him from his despair. Minho: What's the problem? Sulli: Mianhae. Did we dis
turb you from your sleep? I don't know why he's crying. I tried feeding him, but
he's not hungry. His diaper is not even full yet. I guess he just misses his mom
and dad. In response, KyungSan stretched his arms to Minho asking him to carry
him. Minho took KyungSan in his arms and began to soothe him again. KyungSan lai
d his head on Minho's shoulder and began sucking on his little pudgy baby thumb.
Soon after, he was fast asleep. Sulli, who was watching all the while, was amaz
ed at Minho's patience with the baby. She thought that a crying baby would drive
him crazy, that's why she did not wake him up when KyungSan began crying. Minho
walked to her and said something. She suddenly became all too conscious of his
presence. It took her quite a while to understand what he was saying. Minho: Umm
.. Sulli yah? Sulli: Mwo? *her expression was confused* Minho: I said I think Ky
ungSan is fine now. Should we put him on the bed? Sulli: Ah. Ne. To their disapp
ointment, when Minho finally placed KyungSan on the bed, he woke up in an instan
t and wailed again. Minho immediately took him back in his arms and began soothi
ng him again. Sulli: It's no use; I guess he wants to sleep in your arms. Minho:
It's alright. Go get some sleep; I'll take him to the living room. Sulli: But w
hat about you? Minho: I'll be fine. *smiles* Sulli was thankful to Minho at that
moment. As she snuggled under her comforter to get some sleep,she felt another
wave of the warmth that she was trying so hard to ignore. After two hours, she w
oke up. She was worried about Minho and KyungSan and wondered if both of them ha
d gotten any sleep. She went to the living room and found Minho sleeping soundly
on the sofa with KyungSan settled in his arms. Her heart melted. She went near
them and woke Minho up. Sulli: Minho, wake up. I think KyungSan is fine now. You
can go back to your room so you can get some sleep and I can take him back to m
y room. Minho opened his eyes and saw Sulli. He was still dazed from his sleep a
s he stood up and handed the sleeping KyungSan to Sulli, who took the baby and p
laced his tiny head on left shoulder. And since Minho's consciousness was not ful
ly alert, not to mention he was so sleepy, he could not fully control his action
s. By the time he finished handing KyungSan to Sulli, he laid his head on her ri
ght shoulder, his lips were very near to her neck. Sulli was shocked. She though
t there was something wrong with Minho, so she asked him: Sulli: Minho, gwenchan
a? As he placed an arm around her waist and he answered in his deep sleepy voice
by whispering: Minho: Sleepy... Sulli stood in the living room, in the middle o
f the night with a baby sleeping on her left shoulder, and a man sleeping on the
right. She was unsure of what to do, but she was sure of one thing, the feeling
of having KyungSan and Minho sleep on her shoulders brought warmth in her. The
kind of warmth that made her want to cuddle them both until they wake up. After
a few minutes, Minho loosened his arm on Sulli's waist as he lifted his head fro
m her shoulder. To her surprise, he kissed her on the forehead, gave her a sleep
y sexy smile and began wandering sleepily back to his room.
CHAPTER TWENTY THREE
A PRELUDE TO BABY'S DAY OUT
Sulli stood in shock at the middle of the living area as she watched Minho ascen
d the stairs to go back to his room. [Sulli's POV] D..Did he just kiss me? She b
linked in confusion. Then she felt it again. The warmth grows stronger by the se
cond and she does not know why. [Sulli's POV] Yah! Choi Sulli! Stop it! You're j
ust imagining things. You better stop it before you get hurt again. Remember the
last time! Sulli forced herself to ignore the warmth and the unending flutters
in her stomach as she ascended the stairs carrying KyungSan, and went to her roo
m. She placed KyungSan on her bed and lay beside him. They both drifted off to s
leep. Unfortunately for Sulli, the more she tried to bury the warmth, the strong
er it gets. While her consciousness tampers it, her subconscious frees it. As a
result, it invaded her dream that night. Her conversation with Key kept repeatin
g in her dream in endless cycles. [Dream] You know, the status of the marriage w
ould really depend on you guys. You could make it permanent if you want to. [En
d of Dream] *Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!* Sulli woke up. It's 7:30 in the morn
ing. Since it was Sunday, she woke up an hour later than usual. It's time to mak
e breakfast. She sat up her bed and looked at KyungSan beside her. KyungSan was
not there! Sulli searched her bed and looked for the place where KyungSan may ha
ve rolled over during the night. She could not find him. She got off her bed and
ran to Minho's room. She opened the door. Sulli: Minho! Kyung- She was not able
to finish her sentenec because Minho was not there! She ran downstairs immediat
ely. As she descended the stairs, she began to smell the scent of English breakf
ast being cooked. Then she heard KyungSan's giggle and Minho's chuckles. She sigh
ed in relief. She ran to the kitchen. There she saw Minho standing by the kitche
n counter and KyungSan sitting on it. KyungSan gurgled in satisfaction as Minho
fed him with some baby food. Minho did the airplane game with a spoonful of baby
food and making it land on KyungSan's little mouth. The baby squealed even loud
er. No matter how Sulli tried to control it, her heart once again melted with th
e sight of Minho and KyungSan. Key's voice echoed once again in her head. [Flash
back] You know, the status of the marriage would really depend on you guys. You
could make it permanent if you want to. [End of Flashback] KyungSan craned his
neck to the side as he saw Sulli and smiled at her, his mouth splattered with ba
by food. Minho followed KyungSan and saw Sulli standing nearby. He suddenly felt
awkward and conscious. He knew last night that he kissed her. It's just that he
could not remember where. Did he kiss her on the cheeks? Forehead? Lips? He was
really sleepy and he could not control his actions. He only realized what he di
d the moment he woke up. On the other side, Sulli also became conscious. She bit
her lip and lowered her gaze. KyungSan noticed the sudden change in the atmosph
ere and stared at Sulli and Minho with wide eyes. He smiled as if saying that he
knows there is something going on between the two of them. Being a gentleman, M
inho was the first one to break the ice. Minho: Good- *clears his throat* Good m
orning. Breakfast is ready. *smiles nervously* Sulli: Oh. Good morning. *blushes
* She placed some pancakes, bacon and egg on a plate, but instead of eating on t
he dining table; she walked towards Minho and KyungSan and placed her plate on t
he kitchen counter. She kissed KyungSan on the head. He smiled at her and gurgle
d. Sulli: Where were you when I woke up? Hmmm? I thought you were gone. *smiles
at KyungSan as she rubbed his back* KyungSan replied with some baby talk that on
ly him could understand. He patted her cheeks with his little baby hands. Minho:
Would you be comfortable eating while standing? Sulli looked at Minho and nodde
d. Sulli: Have you eaten? Minho shook his head. Minho: Ani. I'll eat later. I wa
nt to feed KyungSan first. *resumed feeding the baby* Sulli was touched with Min
ho putting KyungSan's needs before his. Then, before she could stop her tongue,
she said: Sulli: Would you like to share? Minho stopped with what he was doing.
He was shocked and he could feel the warmth spreading through him again. The spo
onful of baby food was suspended in midair, never reaching its destination, whic
h was KyungSan's open mouth. Seeing that the spoonful of baby food might not rea
ch his mouth, KyungSan tapped Minho's hand urging him to continue feeding him. K
yungSan's action brought Minho back from his shock. He continued feeding KyungSa
n. Sulli was embarrassed with what she said given Minho's unexpected reaction. B
ut before she can take it back, Minho said: Minho: Would it be okay? I'm quite h
ungry. *smiles* Sulli nodded and smiled shyly at Minho. As the sunlight beamed t
hrough the glasshouse, Sulli shared her breakfast with Minho; and together they
fed little KyungSan with the baby food that he loves. After feeding KyungSan wit
h his favourite baby food, he was a cute little mess. Sulli decided to bathe him
. Sulli: I'll bathe KyungSan. Why don't you go and take a shower. Minho: Ani. I
already took a shower before I took KyungSan and made breakfast. Besides, I want
to watch him take a bath. I'm not going to miss this. *chuckles* Sulli: Araseo.
Let's take him to my bathroom. *smiles* ^(Image Source: http:4.bp.blogspot.com-
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Sulli's bathroom. Sulli started to fill her tub with warm water and poured some
shower gel. They undressed KyungSan and dipped him in the tub. As expected, Kyu
ngSan was delighted with the water and started splashing on Sulli and Minho. The
y both laughed and played with KyungSan. When they were finally done, both Sulli
and Minho were drenched since they bathed the baby while sitting down on the fl
oor beside the tub. Minho stood up first carrying KyungSan out of the water. Sul
li remained where she was seated. Her eyes widened as she saw Minho's wet shirt
sticking on his abdomen. She could see the traces of his abs. Sulli gulped. 'Sul
li yah?' She looked up at Minho with a confused look. Because of what she saw, he
r brain crashed for several seconds and she was not able to understand what he s
aid. Sulli: Hmmm? Mwo? Minho: Ummm.. I said could you please get some towel befo
re KyungSan gets cold. Sulli: Omo! Ne. Chamkkamanyo. Sulli stood up with haste a
nd ran to her closet to get a fluffy pink towel for KyungSan. Minho saw that her
shirt was also clinging onto her body revealing her S-line figure and he too wa
s very much affected. He gulped. Then he noticed that Sulli was jittery with her
movements. He asked her. Minho: Gwenchana? Sulli: Gwenchana. Weo? Minho: Nothin
g. *smiled* Both of them wrapped KyungSan in the towel that Sulli fetched and pl
aced him on the bed. They put on his diapers and sprinkled some baby powder on h
im. Then they finally put on some clothes. Sulli then picked KyungSan up and cud
dled him. Sulli: Awww! Now my baby smells good! *kisses KyungSan's chubby cheeks
* KyungSan giggled and rested his head once again on Sulli's shoulder. Minho wat
ched her and he finally gave in to the images that he'd been trying to conceal s
ince last night. He finally allowed himself to imagine and pretend that their ma
rriage was real and that KyungSan was their baby. Even just for a day. He went n
ear Sulli and KyungSan. Minho: Do you have anything planned for today? Sulli: No
thing. Weo? Minho: Ummm.. I know a nice hilltop restaurant just an hour and a ha
lf drive from Seoul. Do you want to go? Let's take KyungSan and we can have our
lunch and spend the afternoon there. *smiles shyly* Sulli: Araseo. *smiles* Minh
o: I'll take care of KyungSan first so you can get ready. Sulli: Why don't you c
hange first. You're drenched. *her eyes wandered back to Minho's abs* Minho: I'm
fine. I'll change while KyungSan is with me. Sulli nodded her head. Minho took
KyungSan from Sulli, and she heard him say to KyungSan: Minho: Kaja! Let's give
mommy sometime to get ready so we can go to the hilltop restaurant. *carries Kyu
ngSan* KyungSan giggled as he carried him to his room. Sulli smiled to herself a
s she watched Minho and KyungSan go out from her room. No matter how much she tr
ies, she can't really help the butterflies in her stomach. She cannot contain th
e giddiness inside her, much less the warmth that grows stronger each passing mi
nute. 'Alright. Just this once. Give in to your imaginations. Even just for a da
y. You've always wanted to know how it feels like to have a family of your own.' S
he whispered to herself.
CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR
BABY'S DAY OUT
Sulli kept humming to herself as she prepared for their day out. She took a bath
and used her Chanel body wash. It was undeniable that it was a special day. Aft
er taking a bath, she scanned her closet and chose a simple black blouse, her sk
inny Calvin Klein jeans and black pumps. She simply dried her hair and let her b
rown waves loose. Finally she applied some BB cream and tinted lip balm. In the
other room, Minho placed KyungSan on his bed, placed some pillow barriers so tha
t the baby would not fall; and began looking for something to wear. He took off
his drenched shirt and put on his red polo, jeans and shoes. He preferred a laid
back look today. Then he turned to KyungSan. Minho: How do I look? KyungSan onl
y stared at him. Minho: Do you think mommy would like it? KyungSan pouted. Minho
was not convinced with his polo, so he changed into another polo. He once again
turned to KyungSan. Minho: How about this one? KyungSan giggled and clapped his
hands indicating that he approved of Minho's attire. Minho carried KyungSan and
went out of his room. Minho: For a baby, you have a good fashion sense. *chuckl
es* KyungSan replied with baby talk and smiled as if saying thank you to Minho.
Both of them waited in the living area. Minho sat on the carpet while he and Kyu
ngSan played. Minho suddenly became aware of someone descending from the stairs.
It was Sulli. He could not take his eyes off her. With the way sunlight beamed
through the glasshouse, her skin became more luminous and the brown color of her
hair became more intense. When she reached the bottom landing, she smiled at bo
th of them. Her smile literally knocked the air out of him. Sensing that Minho w
as once again out of his mind, KyungSan decided to slap Minho in the cheeks to b
ring him back to reality. Sulli saw this and she became concerned for Minho. Sul
li: Omo! Gwenchana? Minho chuckled. KyungSan had a good timing too! Minho: Ne. K
aja? Sulli smiled and walked to the door. Then she noticed something. When Minho
stood, she found out that he was also wearing black long sleeves polo with the
sleeves folded up to the elbow, jeans and shoes. She then felt giddy. She though
t that maybe it was only her who noticed that they were wearing the same thing.
Just like couple clothes. She chose not to say anything and just kept her giddin
ess to herself. She was wrong. Minho also saw what she was wearing and he immedi
ately got the idea. He was also giddy. But he also chose to conceal it. [Minho's
POV] Maybe this is the reason why KyungSan did not approve of my red polo. Than
k heavens he let me change into this black one. *smiled to himself* The three of
them walked to the garage and rode on Minho's car. Since his boss did not leave
a baby car-seat for KyungSan, Sulli had to place him in his lap. Minho: Would yo
u be okay if the baby would sit on your lap for the trip? Sulli: Of course. Besi
des, KyungSan is a good baby. He will behave. *pats KyungSan's head* When both K
yungSan and his wife were finally settled in the passenger seat; and Minho was s
ure that their seatbelt was in place, eh fired up the engine and they went on th
eir way to the hilltop restaurant. While they were on their way, KyungSan, being
a curious little baby kept touching the things on Minho's car. The buttons on h
is car stereo, the accessories on his dashboard, the automatic window button; an
d other things that he can get his pudgy little hands on. As a result, Sulli kep
t holding his hands and keeping them still. Sulli: KyungSan don't touch that. *h
olds KyungSan's hands and kisses them* KyungSan giggled. Minho chuckled. Minho:
KyungSan, listen to mommy or else she might get mad and cancel the trip. After h
earing this, KyungSan looked at Minho with wide eyes and pouted. Seeing KyungSan
's reaction, Sulli could not control the laugher bubbling up inside her. Finally
she let it out. Minho laughed with her as well. Sulli: Aegyeo! Don't listen to
daddy. I won't cancel the trip. KyungSan turned to look at Sulli and smiled at h
er. He rested his head on Sulli's chest as if giving her a hug. Minho chuckled a
nd continued to drive. He felt giddy. [Minho's POV] Did Sulli just call me daddy
? Kekekeke! ^^, After a few minutes, KyungSan found Minho's car boring and decid
ed to fall asleep in Sulli's arms. She tightened her arms around him. Minho: Are
you okay mommy? He is heavy isn't he? *smiles* Sulli: Gwenchana. Yes he is. But
it's alright. Babies are supposed to be like this. *smiles back* Minho brought
back his attention on the road. [Minho's POV] She responds when I call her mommy
! Kekekekeke! ^^, After a few more minutes, they finally arrived at the hilltop
restaurant. Minho parked the car and helped Sulli get out of it. Minho took the
sleeping KyungSan from Sulli's arms so she can alight from the car. When she tri
ed to take the baby back, Minho said: Minho: I'll carry him. You've held him for
an hour and a half. Your arms might get numb. Sulli: Oh. Araseo. Gomawo. *smile
s* As they walked towards the restaurant entrance, two old ladies saw them. Minh
o heard them whisper. Old lady #1: Omo! Look at those two! Don't they look sweet
? Old lady #2: Ne. They look perfect for each other! *smiles* Minho felt proud o
f what he heard and as the passed by the two old ladies, he smiled at them. Seei
ng him smile at the two old ladies, Sulli smiled as well. KyungSan raised his ha
nd and opened and closed it towards the two old ladies giving them his version o
f 'hello'. Old lady#2: Aigooo!! Such a cute family! Sulli: Why did you smile at t
hem? Minho: They said something and I liked it. Why did you smile at them? Sulli
: I saw you smiling at them. I thought you knew them. They were greeted by a che
erful waiter when they entered the restaurant. Waiter #1: Annyeonghaseyeo! You a
rrived just in time! We have opened a newly renovated wing of the restaurant tod
ay. It is especially made for small and starting families! We are serving a vare
ity of food that daddy, mommy and baby could enjoy! *smiles sincerely* Sulli: Oh
! But were- She was not able to finish her sentence because Minho immediately cu
t in and said to the waiter: Minho: We will go there! *smiles* Waiter #1: Good c
hoice Sir! The waiter guided them to the new wing. Sulli pulled onto Minho's sle
eve and said: Sulli: Are you sure about this? I mean we're not really a family.
Minho: Of course. You said it yourself last night. Maybe KyungSan just misses hi
s mommy and daddy. Let's just be his mommy and daddy until they get back. *smile
s* Sulli was touched with what Minho said, so she agreed. Waiter #1: Here we are
. This wing was formerly a ballroom. But it had been transformed into a family w
ing so that families could eat comfortably in a laid back environment which is l
ess formal than in the front wing. It's usually difficult to eat when you're in
a restaurant and the baby is not used to the formal environment. *smiles* The wa
iter then guided them to their personal area which consisted of a carpeted floor
, sofas and a small coffee tables and some toys that KyungSan could play with. W
aiter #1: You can simply eat on the table while sitting on the carpet and watchi
ng your baby play. Minho and Sulli settled KyungSan on the carpeted floor and pr
oceeded to order pasta, some meat, sandwiches and juice. They only waited for a
few minutes and their food was served. They ate their lunch together while sitti
ng on the carpeted floor just like what the waiter had suggested; and they fed K
yungSan with soup and mashed vegetables that the waiter recommended as the resta
urant's best seller for babies. Minho: The food here is great! KyungSan nodded i
n agreement, giggled and clapped his hands. Sulli: Ne. Is this where you usually
take your girlfriends? *teases Minho* Minho: Ani. This is my first time here. *
smiles* Sulli could only stare at Minho. Sulli: If this is your first time here,
how did you know of this place? Minho had finally found the right time to spill
the beans. Minho: I designed the renovations of this place. *smiles guiltily* S
ulli: Mwo? *stared at Minho with wide eyes* Minho: I am the architect who handle
d the renovation of this wing. Sulli: Why didn't you say anything to the waiter?
Minho: He seemed so proud of this place; I did not want to spoil his moment. *s
miles* As if on cue, another waiter arrived and served them with two servings of
banana split ice creams. Waiter #2: A complementary from the management. We tha
nk you for making this great renovation possible, Architect Choi. *bows* Minho:
Kamsahmnida. *bows* Sulli had no idea why she found Minho's attitude sexy. The w
ay he respected the pride of the waiter and the way he humbly received the gift
from the management. He was far from the arrogant bachelor that she married a fe
w months ago. Minho found her staring blankly into space and asked: Minho: Sulli
yah. Gwenchana? Sulli: Ah. Yae. *blinks in confusion and smiles* Minho: There i
s an area here that overlooks the ocean. Let's go there later. *smiles* Sulli: A
raseo. They ate the banana split and fed some to KyungSan. After their sumptuous
lunch, they chose sit first on the sofa and watch KyungSan play by himself with
the toys that the restaurant had provided. Because of the long drive, Minho was
getting sleepy so he rested his head on Sulli's shoulder. He had no idea why he
wanted to do sleep on Sulli's shoulder, but it seemed so inviting to him. Sulli
froze as she felt Minho's head slowly descend on her shoulders. Then, just when
she was beginning to become comfortable with his head on her shoulders, Minho g
rabbed her hand and interlaced their fingers together. Sulli gulped. She looked
at Minho who was peacefully sleeping on her shoulders. She could no longer contr
ol the feelings inside her and before she can control herself, she kissed him on
the forehead. He snuggled further on her shoulder. Sulli heard KyungSan giggle
as if saying that he caught her stealing a kiss from Minho. She then placed a fi
nger on her lips telling KyungSan that it would remain their secret. In response
, KyungSan smiled and uttered some baby talk indicating his agreement. After a f
ew minutes, Minho woke up and found their position. He felt giddy and blushed. M
inho: Mianhae. I fell asleep. Sulli: Gwenchana. *blushes and smiles* They looked
at each other's eyes for a few seconds more. Minho: So do you want to go to the
place I was talking about? Sulli: The one with the view of the ocean? Minho: Ne
. Sulli: Araseo. Minho picked KyungSan up. Minho: Waaah. Did you look after momm
y while daddy was asleep? Hmmm?? KyungSan squealed and giggled. Together they wa
lked towards the place that Minho described. It was on the further north of the
hilltop. It was a picnic ground, but it was temporarily closed. Sulli: It's clos
ed. *involuntarily pouts* Minho: Gwenchana. We can go in. The renovations haven'
t started yet. Sulli: Will you handle the renovations again? Minho: Ne. *nods an
d smiles* As he was carrying KyungSan, Minho assisted Sulli to get across the sh
ort fence. Together they walked towards the further end of the area and the view
took Sulli's breath away. The high location of the area gave them a clear view
of the ocean. Lighted by the afternoon sun, the ocean never looked so blue. The
shore that lined its coast glinted as the sun rays reflected on the white sand.
Sulli: It's beautiful. *looks at the scenery* Minho: It is. *looks at Sulli* The
n to Minho's delight, Sulli rested her head on his shoulder. And as a response,
he wrapped his other arm around her. KyungSan said something in baby language to
o, and rested his head on Minho's shoulder. His little chinky eyes never leaving
the view of the ocean. For the first time in their lives, as they watched the b
eautiful scenery unfold before them, both Sulli and Minho experienced something
that they haven't experienced before. But they did not know what to call it. Yet
.
CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE
FINALLY HOME
Minho drove his car as the sun set. He looked to his right and saw Sulli sleepin
g with KyungSan on her lap. It was a special day for the three of them. They sta
yed the whole afternoon at the hilltop restaurant as they ate and played to thei
r hearts content. He remembered what the parking valet told them before they lef
t. He smiled at the thought. [Flashback] Parking Valet: Here are your keys Sir.
Minho: Kamsamnida. The valet looked at Minho, Sulli and KyungSan. The baby smile
d raised his arm and opened and closed his hands saying goodbye to the kind vale
t. Parking Valet: I hope you don't mind me saying sir, but you and your wife mak
e a cute baby. *smiles* Sulli: But! He- Minho: Kamsamnida. We did try hard. *smi
les gleefully* [End of flashback] Sulli: What are you smiling about? Minho: Noth
ing. Sleep some more. We're home soon. *smiles* Sulli nodded and closed her eyes
. Minho parked the car in the garage and turned off the engine. Minho: Sulli yah
. Sulli: Hmmm? Minho: We're home. Sulli: Ah. Yae. Just like before, Minho helped
Sulli get out of the car by taking KyungSan from her. Minho and KyungSan played
some more, while Sulli prepared for dinner. After an hour, Lee Dong Wook finall
y arrived to take KyungSan home. Dong Wook: Annyeong! How's my baby?! *takes Kyu
ngSan in his arms and kisses him on the cheeks* KyungSan giggled and squealed at
the sight of his father. Dong Wook: Kamsamnida for taking care of KyungSan. I h
ope he was not too much trouble. Sulli: Ani. KyungSan is a well behaved baby. *s
miles* Minho: I influenced him. *chuckles* Dong Wook: Yah! Keep dreaming Choi Mi
nho. He got it from me! *laughs* I know you guys just got recently married, but
you should try making a baby. *smiles mischeivously* Minho and Sulli blushed. Se
eing that Sulli became uncomfortable, Minho diverted the conversation. Minho: Ho
w did the seminar go? Dong Wook: It went fine. Don't forget we'll have an early
meeting tomorrow. Minho: Ne. Dong Wook: Well, we better go now. KyungSan say goo
dbye. KyungSan once again raised his arms and opened and closed his hands to say
goodbye. Sulli: Ahnnyonghee gaseyo KyungSan! See you soon! *smies and waves at
KyungSan* They were once more rewarded with KyungSan's baby laugh. Minho and Sul
li ate dinner together. But despite KyungSan's absence, it cannot be denied that
something has changed between the two of them. They became more comfortable wit
h each other and perhaps closer. As always, Sulli washed the dishes after they a
te. But instead of leaving her and going up to his room, Minho stayed in the kit
chen and watched her. It took all his self control to stop himself from going to
her and hugging her from the back. Since KyungSan already left with his true fa
ther, they could no longer pretend that they are husband and wife in the truest
sense. Minho sighed. Sulli noticed him and asked: Sulli: Gwenchana? Minho: Ne. I
guess I just miss KyungSan. Having a baby in the house is nice. *smiles whistfu
lly* Sulli: I miss him too. *smiles* Minho: I guess I better go and prepare for
bed. Aren't you going up? Sulli: Ani. I still have somethings to do. But I'll be
up soon. *smiles* Minho: Araseo. I'll be waiting for you jagiya! *teases Sulli*
Sulli: Yah! *laughs and blushes* Minho turned around to walk towards the stairs
and up to his room. He was already at the bottom landing of the stairs when he
suddenly, he felt someone tugging his sleeves. He looked back and it was Sulli.
Minho: Weo? It took Sulli all her courage to stand on her tip toes and place a s
oft kiss on Minho's cheek. Minho was stunned and at the same time filled with the
warmth that he thought had left with KyungSan. He blinked three times. Sulli: A
h. G *clears her throat* Gomawo. Thanks for today. *smiles and blushes* Before M
inho could give his reply, Sulli immediately went back to the kitchen and resume
d cleaning up. Minho wanted to follow her and thank her as well by giving a swee
t kiss, but he said to himself: [Minho's POV] Slowly. You don't want to scare he
r off with being aggressive. Remember, she is not experienced with kissing. Yet.
*smiles to himself* He went up the stairs in a really good mood and hummed to h
imself. Then suddenly. *Ring! Ring! Ring! Ring!* Minho: Yeoboseyeo? Mwo?!! Then
Sulli heard footsteps running down the stairs and towards the front door. [Sulli
's POV] Minho? Where is he going? She heard the front door slam shut and heard M
inho's car engine fire up.
CHAPTER TWENTY SIX
PAPERS
It was 37 minutes past 2:00 in the middle of the night. Sulli was worried about
Minho. It had been more than three hours since he left. She took her phone and t
exted him. To: Choi Minho From: Choi Sulli Yah! Where are- But she could not do
it. She deleted message even before it was completed. A part of her thought that
Minho left because she kissed him and her kiss disgusted him. Heechul reacted l
ike that when she tried to kiss him a long time ago. It was an unsuccessful atte
mpt on her part. So she waited for him. [Flashback: Three hours ago at the hospi
tal] Minho ran through the hospital entrance and immediately went to the nurses'
station. Minho: Annyeonghaseyeo. What is the room of Jung Krystal? Nurse: Annye
ongahseyeo. She's in room 311 sir. Minho: Kamsamnida. Minho knocked on the door
of room 311. He heard a voice. 'Please come in.' He entered and saw Jessica besid
e Krystal's sleeping form. Minho: Oh! Jessica noona. What happened? Jessica: She
tried to kill herself. Minho: Mwo? Weo? *shocked* Jessica: She was so depressed
recently. Taemin broke up with her and then she kept saying something about mak
ing a wrong decision. I.. I think it has something to do between the two of you.
You better talk to her. Minho: Ne. I will. Why don't you go home and take some
rest. I'll watch over her. *smiles* Jessica: Araseo. Kamsamnida. *smiles back* [
Minho's POV] Aigoo! Krystal, why do you have to do this to yourself? Minho sat
beside Krystal's bed and watched her sleeping. She changed. The glow that she ha
d once radiated had vanished. Her warm aura had disappeared and had been replace
d with coldness. Krystal slowly opened her eyes. Krystal: Minho yah.. Minho: I'm
here. Do you need anything? Krystal: You're finally here. *smiles faintly* Minh
o: Are you alright? Krystal nodded. Krystal: We need to talk. Minho: Let's talk
later. You have to rest. Krystal: Will you stay with me tonight? Minho: Ne. *smi
les and holds her hand* It was early morning when Krystal had finally awoken. Th
e sun had not yet risen. She looked at Minho who was sleeping on the chair by he
r side. Krystal: Minho? Minho: Hmmm? Oh. You're awake. Do you need anything? Kry
stal: Can we talk now? Minho: Don't you want to eat anything first? Krystal: Ani
. Minho: So what do you want to talk about? Krystal: I'm jealous of Sulli. *pou
ts* Minho was surprised with what he heard. His plans of revenge succeeded. He d
id not think it would work given Krystal's lack of response when he would openly
and publicly flirt with his wife. Minho: Why would you be jealous? She's my wif
e. Krystal: I know that. It's just that... Well.. You used to treat me that way
before. I miss us Minho. I miss you. Minho: You chose Taemin, Krystal. Krystal:
Ne. And it was a wrong move on my part. I should not have left you. I should not
have cheated on you. Mianhae. Minho felt Krystal's pain and suffering. He wante
d to bring back the old Krystal; the one that he used to know. Minho: So what d
o you want to do now? Krystal smiled. [End of flashback] It was around 6:00 in t
he morning when Minho arrived at the glass house. As he entered the front door,
he could not get Krystal out of his mind. He stopped on his tracks. Sulli was on
the sofa sleeping. [Minho's POV] Did she fell asleep waiting for me? He went ne
ar her. Sulli woke up immediately. Sulli: Oh! You're back! What time is it? Minh
o: Some minutes past 6 AM. Sulli: Omo! It's morning already? I have to cook brea
kfast or else we'll be late for work! Minho: Ani. I'll just shower and go straig
ht to the office. I have an early meeting remember? Sulli: Oh. Yae. I better get
ready for work too. *smiles* Minho did not smile back. Instead, he turned his b
ack on her and went to his room. [Sulli's POV] What's with him all of a sudden?
Sulli was scared and worried. Her fears had come true. Just like Heechul, Minho
became distant when she attempted to be sweet. They both got ready to work, but
Minho left before Sulli did. As she was driving to work, Sulli was really worrie
d. [Sulli's POV] I.. I guess I owe him an apology. Aish! Pabo Sulli! Why did you
have to kiss him! Pish! *mental face palm* Sulli arrived at Seoul Arts Gallery
and tried to concentrate in her work. Unfortunately, she couldn't. Her thoughts
kept going back to Minho. Then an idea came up in her head. [Sulli's POV] I know
! I'll bring him lunch at his firm! *smiles* When lunch time came, she went to h
er favourite restaurant and bought some take out for Minho. Since the architectu
ral firm where Minho works is only a short distance away, she decided to walk. S
he went to the architectural firm and introduced herself as Mrs. Choi to the rec
eptionist; and she was immediately ushered to Minho's office. Receptionist: He's
still in the meeting Ma'am, but it will be over any minute now. You can wait he
re. Sulli: Ne. Kamsamnida. *smiles* Hyuna was walking along the office hallway w
hen she suddenly saw a woman in Minho's office. Since the doors to his office we
re made of glass, Hyuna immediately recognized her as Sulli. She appears to be c
arrying with her lunch. [Hyuna's POV] Hmph! Time for mission destruction. *smirk
s* Hyung walked towards Minho's office and went in. She knows all about the cond
itions of the marriage and it is obvious that Sulli had violated condition numbe
r 1, where she is not allowed to come and visit the firm. Hyuna: Oh! Sulli! What
are you doing here?! *pretends to be schocked* Sulli: Oh. I.. I was just bringi
ng Minho some lunch. *hides her irritation* Hyuna: He already ate. Food is serve
d during the meeting. Sulli: I know. It's just that he hasn't eaten any breakfas
t since this morning. I was just- Hyuna: Are you aware that you've violated cond
ition number 1. You're not supposed to come to the firm remember? Sulli: I know i
t's just- Hyuna: Did you know that he had finally gotten his revenge on Krystal?
I heard she was rushed to the hospital last night. [Sulli's POV] So that's wher
e he went last night. Hyuna: I heard they're finally getting back together. *smi
rks* Sulli was surprised with what she heard. She simply stood where she was. Mo
tionless. Afraid. Hurt. She wanted to walk away from Hyuna and from Minho. She w
anted to walk away from everyone in fact. She usually walks out in silence every
time she gets hurt and nurses her pain on her own. But then she remembered her g
randmother's words before she died. [Flashback] Sulli was sitting on her grandmo
ther's death bead holding her fragile old hand. Sulli: What is it that you want
to talk about grandmother? *smiles* Grandmother: Sulli yah. I'll be gone soon. A
s much as I want to protect you and your sister forever, I am nothing but a mort
al. Sulli: Don't say things like that. You'll be fine. See? Your color is finall
y returning to normal. Her grandmother chuckled. Grandmother: Silly girl. Don't
try to fool your grandmother. I saw my reflection in the mirror just before you
came in. *smiles* Then her grandmother suddenly became serious. Grandmother: Sul
li yah, your unni already has someone to protect her after I'm gone. It saddens
me that you haven't met yours. Sulli: It's alright grandmother. Grandmother: I k
now you Sulli; and it's not alright. Everytime someone hurts you, you simply wal
k away and hide in your pain. You have to learn how to stand up on your own and
fight. You have proven to me that you can fight for other people. I've seen you
a lot of times protecting your Sooyoung unni. But I've never seen you fight for
yourself. I've always taught you manners on how to react gracefully when someone
confronts you. Please promise me that you'll use them. Learn how to fight Sulli
. Learn how to fight for yourself. [End of flashback] Remembering her grandmothe
r's words, Sulli for the first time stood up for herself. She held her head high
, and stood exactly like a well educated heiresses should. With grace, elegance
and poise, she walked up to Hyuna. They stood face to face. Sulli: Aren't you je
alous? She saw a flicker of fear spark in Hyuna's eyes. Hyuna: Jealous of what?
Sulli: That finally Krystal and Minho had finally got back together. Hyuna: Aren
't you? Sulli: To be honest, indeed I am jealous, and afraid. But it does not me
an that I would play dirty tricks on other people just so I could get what I wan
t. Hyuna was stunned. She did not expect that Sulli could rise up against her li
ke this. Her mouth opened and closed like a fish as she searched something to sa
y back to her. Then the door opened and Minho came in. He saw Sulli and Hyuna st
anding face to face. He rushed to Sulli's side to protect her from Hyuna. Minho:
What are you doing here? *smiles uncomfortably* Sulli: Nothing. I just came in
to bring you some lunch. But it was helpful of Hyuna to remind me that my action
s are in violation of condition number 1. Hyuna was humiliated down to her toes
as she walked out of Minho's office. Minho: So, have you eaten? Sulli: Mmm. *nod
s* I'll go back to the office now, lunch break is almost over. Minho: Why don't
I walk you there? We need to talk. *smiles* Sulli: I'll be fine. It's just a sho
rt walk anyway. Annyeong. Sulli walked back into her office and found an envelop
e on her desk. It was from her lawyer friend. She opened it and looked at the co
ntents. It was the deed of the lot where the art gallery building stood. The tit
le to the lot was finally transferred under her name, as well as half of the con
tents of her grandmother's back account. She finally got what she bargained for.
Finally, she looked at the folder that came with the envelope. It was their div
orce papers.
CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN
WHEN HE CAN'T FIND SULLI
Minho left from work earlier than usual. He was going to fetch Krystal from the
hospital. As they were riding in his car, Krystal asked him if she could see the
glass house. Krystal: You kept talking about the glass house. Now I am curious
about how it looks like. Can I see it? Minho: I don't think Sulli would be comfor
table if I would bring you in the glass house. Krystal: Please? Look, it's only
3:00 in the afternoon. I bet she's not yet off from work. *smiles* Minho could n
ot refuse Krystal when she smiles like that. Minho: Araseo. But we'll just be th
ere for a short time. Then I'll take you home. Krystal: Ne. Minho parked the car
in the garage and brought Krystal inside the glass house. Krystal: Omo! This pl
ace is nice! Minho: Ne. I've gone through the blueprints of this house. I guess
I can make a design for you similar to this one. *smiles* Krystal: Wah! Even the
garden is beautiful! Minho: Do you want to take a look? The flowers are in full
bloom. Krystal: Ne. *smiles* They both went to the garden. Unknown to them, Sul
li also came home from work early. As she parked her car, she saw that Minho was
already home. She was hoping to get there first before Minho so she could at le
ast calm her emotions before he gets there. Sulli walked through the living area
. She noticed a woman's hand bag on the sofa. She frowned. Then she heard people
talking from the garden. She secretly made her way towards the garden and took
a peek. What she saw made her hurt even more. Minho and Krystal were looking at
the flowers. Minho's hand was on Krystal's shoulder and her head was lying on hi
s shoulder. They looked perfect. Sulli looked away. She could not stand it. She
wanted to go to Minho and beg him to leave Krystal and make their marriage a rea
l one. But she was not going to that. She will not do the things that she did to
Heechul before. She will not beg. She will fight and stand up for her pride. So
instead, she got her bag, took out their divorce papers, signed it and left it
in the kitchen counter. She went to her room, took some of her clothes and left
just in time before Krystal and Minho went back inside the glass house. As they
entered the house, Minho heard Sulli's car engine roar. He ran towards the garag
e to see what was going on, but the folder lying on top of the kitchen counter c
aught his attention. There was a yellow sticky note attached on the folder. He r
ead it. Congratulations! I heard you had your revenge. I just got my bargain a f
ew hours ago. I guess it's good for us. He opened the folder and saw the content
s. His heart sank. [Minho's POV] She was here. She saw me and Krystal. Krystal:
Gwenchana? Minho: I.. I think Sulli misunderstood everything. Krystal: Omo! Eott
eoke? Mianhae. It was my idea to come here. I did not mean to- *apoligizes since
rely* Minho: Gwenchana. I know you did not mean any harm. Come on. I'll take you
home. *smiles comfortingly* Krystal: Why don't you run after your wife? I can t
ake the bus. Minho: Let's just take my car. I'll drop you off to your place. I'l
l pass it on my way to her apartment. Krystal: Araseo. I'm really sorry Minho. M
inho: Gwenchana. I have to talk to her anyways. Kaja. Minho drove and dropped Kr
ystal in her apartment. They said their goodbyes and Minho drove to Sulli's apar
tment. As he was driving: [Flashback: Night at the hospital with Krystal] Minho:
So what do you want to do now? Krystal smiled. Krystal: I want us back baby. Mi
nho shook his head. Krystal looked confused. Minho: Mianahae. I can't. We can't.
Krystal: Weo? We've fought a lot of times before and we always got back together
. Minho: You just can't keep going back to the past just because it's familiar.
I.. I'm inlove with Sulli. Krystal could no longer hold back the tears. Minho: M
ianhae Krystal. I did not expect that I would fall for my wife. It just happened
. Krystal: But, what am I going to do now? Minho: That is something for you to f
igure out on your own. You're a smart and wonderful girl Krystal. All I can give
you is my friendship. Krystal: I guess what I did is really irreparable huh? M
inho nodded. Krystal smiled wistfully, as she held out her hand. Krystal: Friend
s? Minho: Friends. *smiles* After a few moments: Krystal: Who don't you go home
to your wife? Minho: I'll talk to her tomorrow. I'll just watch over you tonight
. *smiles* Krystal: Gomawo Minho. Minho nodded and smiled once more. [End of fla
shback] Then, Minho had a flashback of what really happened in the garden. [Flas
hback: In the garden] As they were looking at the flowers, Krystal asked Minho:
Krystal: So how do you plan to confess to your wife? Minho: I have no idea. She'
s so different from the others. *smiles* Krystal: I wish I'll find someone like
you again. And if I do, I'll never let him out of my arms again. Minho: You will
find someone. I'm sure of it. *smiles* Minho placed his arms around Krystal's s
houlder to comfort her and in response she laid her head on his shoulder. [End o
f flashback] Sulli saw everything. She most probably misunderstood. Aigoo Sulli
yah. We really have to talk. When Minho got to Sulli's apartment, he knocked thr
ee times. *Knock. Knock. Knock.* No one answered. He tried calling her phone, bu
t she always rejects his calls. He went to the receptionist of her apartment bui
lding and asked if she came in. Unfortunately, according to the receptionist, Su
lli had not been to her apartment eversince she moved out after their wedding. A
fter making sure that the receptionist was telling the truth, he went to the hou
se of SiWon and Sooyoung's house hoping to find Sulli there. *Knock. Knock. Knoc
k.* Sooyoung: Oh! Minho?! What brings you here? Minho: Where is my wife? Sooyoun
g: She's not here. Minho: What do you mean she's not here? Sooyoung: Did you guy
s fight again? Aigooo! Have you been to her apartment? Minho: Ne. She wasn't the
re. SiWon came beside Sooyoung in the front door. SiWon: What's the matter? Sooy
oung: He can't find Sulli.
CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT
WHERE SULLI WENT
Sulli drove towards the further end of the Choi Family Compound. Unknown to many
people, there is a small cottage located deep in the woods where her grandfathe
r used to have a garden. That cottage was a sweet haven for her grandmother and
grandfather. It was where they usually hang out when they were old. Even after h
er grandfather's death, her grandmother still went to that place and reminisced
about their good old days. And after her death, Sooyoung and Sulli instructed th
e keepers and staff of the Choi Family Compound to keep the place clean and main
tain the small garden. She opened the door. The place was still tidy. She rememb
ered that when she was little, she usually tag along with her grandparents here
and play with them all day. She smiled. [Sulli's POV] Whew! Now I have a place t
o hide for a few days. Or weeks? How long will it take to finish the divorce pro
cedures? I'll just inform Luna to fix the papers so that I can get a leave from
work. She placed her belongings in their proper places in the cottage, got her p
hone, texted Luna and thereafter blocked Minho's number. Then she was about to c
ook the groceries that she bought with her when suddenly... *Ring Ring Ring Ring
* Sulli: Yeoboseyeo? Heechul: Sulli! Sulli: Heechul oppa! Weo? Why are you calli
ng? Heechul: I need to see you. Can you meet me? Heechul instructed her to go to
the place where they were supposed to meet. Sulli: Araseo oppa. I'll be there i
n 30 minutes. Heechul: Araseo. I'll wait for you. I'll hang up now. Sulli: Ne. [
At Sooyoung and SiWon's house] Minho: I can't reach her phone now. I tried calli
ng her a few times before and it's still ringing, but now the operator is saying
that it is already out of the coverage area! *stressed as he paced back and for
th in the living area* Sooyoung: She most probably has blocked your number. Minh
o: Why would she do that? I'm her husband! *pouts* SiWon: Well, she doesn't know
that you haven't signed the divorce papers. So technically, in her point of vie
w, you guys are already divorced. Minho sat down in the sofa and buried is face
in his hands. [Minho's POV] Eotteoke? Sooyoung rested her head on SiWon's should
er. Even she is stressed with Minho and Sulli's situation. She can see that both
of them suited each other, but her problem was that Minho and Sulli didn't see
it before. Thank heavens that Minho is finally seeing it, and now her problem no
w is to make Sulli see it too. But how can she do that when she can't even be fo
und? Then... Sooyoung: Omo! Minho! Have you checked the art gallery building?! M
inho did not even bother to answer. He immediately bolted up from the sofa where
he was sitting and went out the door. SiWon: Do you think he'll find her there?
Sooyoung: I hope so.
CHAPTER TWENTY NINE
ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!
Sulli entered the restaurant where she and Heechul used to go. She immediately s
aw him and went to where he was seated. Sulli: Annyeong! *smiles* Heechul stood
from where he was sitting and moved the other chair infront of him so that Sulli
could sit. Sulli: Oh. Gomawo. *smiles* So what do you want to talk about? Heech
ul only smiled. He snapped his finger and immediately a violin player emerged fr
om nowhere and began playing a song. A waiter also came served their course and
poured their wine. Sulli: What is this? *looks confused* Heechul: I heard you an
d your husband just got divorced. [Sulli's POV] Omo! News really spreads like wi
ldfire. Sulli: Ne. But the procedures are not yet final. My friend says we still
need to wait a couple of months. But don't worry, the art gallery building is u
nder my name only. The renovations are not going to be cancelled. Heechul: It's
not about the renovations. Sulli: Then what is this about? *looks even more conf
used* Heechul: Sulli yah. I know I made a lot of bad things to you in the past.
I was a really stupid boy back then. I did not know how to distinguish those who
I should really care about. But now I am a grown man and I have realized my mis
takes and foolishness. I want you back. I'm your first boyfriend, and I don't ca
re if not your first husband. I just want to be your last. * smiles and grabs Su
lli's hands on the table* Sulli: Mwo? *stared at Heechul with wide eyes* Then th
e violin player played the song a little louder than before. Every staff and cus
tomer in the restaurant looked at them as Heechul stood and went beside Sulli wh
o was still sitting on her chair. But before he got down to one knee, he was tac
kled and knocked down to the ground by an animalistic force. It was so fast and
strong that no one had seen it coming. It shocked Sulli and everyone in the rest
aurant. The violin player stooped playing. [A few minutes before the incident] M
inho was driving to the art gallery building to look for Sulli. *Ring Ring Ring
Ring* He got his phone and put it on speaker mode. Minho: Yeoboseyo? Mrs. Choi:
Oh! Minho! Where are you? Minho: Just driving around. Minho's parents went to Ha
waii for a vacation. They were still there and haven't heard the news of their s
on's impending divorce. Mrs. Choi: Weo? Minho evaded the question. He doesn't wa
nt his parents to know. Minho: Aren't you still in Hawaii? Mrs. Choi: Ne. But I
forgot to do something before we left. Can you do it for me? It's just a simple
task. In order for their conversation to end soon, Minho simply agreed to the re
quest of his umma. Minho: Ne umma. What is it? Mrs. Choi: I forgot to get the mo
nthly bill of the restaurant that is renting the front space of our commercial b
uilding. Can you drop by and get it? Minho: Ne. I'll hang up now. Have a good va
cation. Mrs. Choi: Ne. Minho drove to that restaurant which was a few minutes aw
ay from the art gallery building. He only planned to stay there for a short time
to get the rent. He entered the restaurant and was greeted warmly by the staff.
He was on his way to the manager's office when something caught his eye. [Minho
's POV] SULLI?! He started to go nearer but he stopped on his tracks when he saw
Heechul as he stood up from his chair going to Sulli. Minho saw a red box in hi
s hand that was hidden behind his back. He felt his blood boil to the maximum le
vel. His adrenaline level pumped to the highest level as he ran towards Heechul
and launched himself knocking both of them to the ground. He heard some people s
cream. He did not hear any violin playing. His vision went dark and he started t
o punch Heechul with all his might. Heechul fought back even stronger. Both of t
hem were already significantly injured when the male staffs of the restaurant we
nt to stop their fight. They were having a difficulty restraining them as they w
ere both strong men. Sulli went to the middle. Sulli: Yah! Choi Minho what are y
ou doing?!!! Heechul gwenchana? But none of them seemed to listen to her. A fema
le staff went to her and ushered her to the side so she won't get hurt. Heechul:
Yah! What are you doing here?!! Minho: The question is what are you doing with
my wife?!!!! Heechul: Your wife?!! *laughs sarcastically* Yah! Do you still have
the nerve to call her your wife?! Minho: Ne! I do! Because compared to you I do
n't make her pay the restaurant bill, I don't make her wait for a very long time
and ditch the date right after! Oh and yeah! Unlike you, I don't think that her
lips are too pouty for a kiss! Heechul: You are such an ass! Both of them start
ed to attack each other again. Sulli went to stop them once more, but before she
got in between them, Minho threw a punch that landed on Heechul's jaw and knock
ed him unconscious. Sulli stopped on her tracks and began to go to Heechul. But
before she reached his side, Minho grabbed her by the wrist and dragged her outs
ide the restaurant. Sulli was fighting Minho so he would let go of her, but he w
as just too strong. Before they reached the door, he went to the manager who was
still in shock. Minho: Don't worry about the rent bill for this month. You don'
t need to pay it. I'll take care of it; and please send me a bill in my office f
or the food served to my wife and that guy, as well as other things that were da
maged because of the brawl. I'm really sorry. Manager: Y.. Ye..Yes sir. With tha
t, Minho started to drag Sulli outside the door. Sulli: Yah! What do you think y
ou're doing?! Minho did not answer. He was so mad at her and for her stupid inte
rpretation of what she saw between him and Krystal. Sulli: This is called kidnap
ping you know! *tugs her wrist from Minho's hold* Minho simply tightened his gri
p around her wrist. As they went to his car, he opened the door and pushed her i
nside. Sulli: I'll get out as soon as you go to your side of the car!!! Minho: D
on't even think about it. Sulli saw that Minho was so mad. It was very evident i
n his eyes; and She was instantly scared. She could not move. Minho went to the
driver's seat and fired up the engine. Sulli was still hysterical and he knows t
hat he could not talk to her while he was mad. So he decided to drive them to he
r unni's house
CHAPTER THIRTY
LOCKED?!
The drive to Sooyoung and SiWon's house was smooth, but silent. Minho was sulkin
g while driving, while Sulli was sulking in the passenger seat. Sulli glared at
Minho to let him know that she was still mad. Minho did not even look at her. Th
en she noticed that his face was already showing bruises and cuts from the fight
in the restaurant. Minho honked at the other cars in front of them. She noticed
that he winced and flinched as his other hand rubbed his side, near his rib cag
e where he got kicked by Heechul. Sulli turned her head forward and simply looke
d at the road. A few minutes later, they arrived at Sooyoung and SiWon's house.
Minho parked and stepped out of his car. He did not even bother to open the car
door for Sulli so she could step out. *Knock Knock Knock* Sooyoung opened the do
or and was shocked to see a bruised Minho and an angry Sulli in front of her. So
oyoung: Omo! Step inside the two of you. What happened? Whe.. Where did you find
her? Minho: In a restaurant. With her Heechul oppa. Sulli: So what? Oppa called
me and asked me to meet him there! Minho: Sooyoung unni, did you hear that?! Sh
e called him oppa! Sooyoung frowned. Sulli: So what's wrong with that? He is old
er than me! Oppa is the right term call him right? Minho: I am older than you an
d you don't call me oppa! *looks away and pouted* Sulli: So do you want me to ca
ll you oppa?!!! Oppa! Oppa! Oppa! There! Are you happy?!! Minho: Andwae! I'm not
going to be on the same level as that Heechul of yours. Aish! Sooyoung: Aish! W
ill the both of you sit on the sofa? I'll just go in the kitchen and get somethi
ng to drink. You two need some cooling off. Both of them sat on the sofa. Minho
was on one end, and Sulli is on the other. SiWon descended from the stairs and s
aw them. SiWon: Awww.. Our two lovebirds are fighting? *smiles* Sulli and Minho
glared at each other and glared at SiWon. SiWon: Araseo. Mianhae. I just could n
ot help it, you two looked so cute together. *chuckles* SiWon saw Minho's face a
nd suddenly became serious. SiWon: Omo! What happened to you Minho? Minho: I got
into a fight. SiWon: With whom? Minho: Sulli's Heechul oppa. *sneers at Sulli*
The suddenly, out of nowhere a pillow hit him on the face. He heard SiWon laugh.
He looked at Sulli. The pillow by her side was missing. She was glaring at him.
Minho: Yah! Why did you do that?!!! Sulli: Because you keep saying that Heechul
is my oppa! Minho: You just said a while ago that he is your 'oppa'!!!! Sulli: N
ot that kind of oppa! Aish!!! Sooyoung entered the living area and saw Minho and
Sulli bickering again. She went to SiWon's side. Sooyoung: They love each other
isn't it? *whispers at SiWon* SiWon: Ne. But they won't admit it. His pride is
really hurt and she is too scared. *smiles* Sooyoung: So what are we going to do
now? SiWon: Do you want to drug them? *teases Sooyoung* Sooyoung: Yah! *chuckle
s* I have a better plan. *winks at SiWon* SiWon: Araseo. But don't get all the f
un. I want to participate too. *smiles* Sooyoung explained her plan to SiWon and
he agreed. Sooyoung and SiWon: Fighting! *whispers at each other* Sooyoung and
SiWon went in the middle Minho and Sulli on the sofa so they can stop them from
fighting. Sooyoung: So Sulli, I heard Heechul is finally asking you back! Sulli:
He was. Until an animal came along and knocked him unconscious! *she says loudl
y so Minho can hear* Minho: So are you going to say yes to your oppa if I had no
t knocked him unconscious?! Sulli: Yah! Stop saying that he's my oppa! Sooyoung
and SiWon stood and walked away. Sooyoung: My plan is not working. I was hoping
that if I talk to her she would calm down and explain to me why she was with Hee
chul, and Minho being so near, could hear it. SiWon: I told you, it's better if
we drug them. Sooyoung: Yeobo! This is not the right time for jokes! SiWon: Aras
eo. Just leave it to me then. Get the keys to the guest room. Place it inside my
medicine bag. Put in the divorce papers as well. Sooyoung went to do what her h
usband asked, while SiWon went to Minho. SiWon: Minho, why don't you go to the g
uest room so I can take a look at your wounds. Minho: Ne, hyung. Gomawo. SiWon:
Sulli, can you get my medicine bag. Ask your unni. She knows where he is. Sulli:
Ne. SiWon and Minho went up the stairs to the guest room. SiWon was examining M
inho's wounds when Sulli appeared in the door way carrying the medicine bag. SiW
on: So where are you most seriously injured? Minho: On my right side. Just below
the rib cage. SiWon: What happened? Minho: I think he kicked me or something. I
can't remember. SiWon examined Minho's left side and he grunted because of the
pain. SiWon: You're lucky your ribs were not broken. Minho: Ne. As she was watch
ing SiWon reveal all Minho's wounds, she felt guiltier by the second. She cleare
d her throat. SiWon: Oh! Sulli. You're here. Sulli: Ne. *smiles and hands the ba
g to SiWon* SiWon: Gomawo. *pretends to check the bag and got the key* Chamkkama
nyo. I think there's something missing. I'll go ask Sooyoung. SiWon left the bag
on the bedside table and walked towards the door. He closed and locked it. Minh
o and Sulli heard when the door clicked. [Minho and Sulli's POV] Did he just? Th
ey looked at each other. Sulli immediately ran towards the door and tried to ope
n it. She banged her fists on the wooden door. They heard Sooyoung's voice. Sooy
oung: You guys are not going to go out until you figure things out! Sooyoung and
SiWon walked hand in hand to their bedroom. SiWon: Yeobo, do you want to stay i
n the Hyatt Hotel tonight? Sooyoung: Weo? SiWon: So that Minho and Sulli can hav
e some privacy. *winks* Sooyoung: Araseo! My husband is a really good planner! *
kisses SiWon on the lips* SiWon: Kaja. Let's pack our bags. [Inside the room] Mi
nho sat on the bed while Sulli sat on the sofa. As the minutes pass, their anger
towards each other had dissipated. But since they have not cleared things out,
the hurt that they were feeling was still there. Minho went towards the bedside
table and got SiWon's medicine bag. He rummaged through the bag until he found s
ome ointment and bandage for his wounds. He caught Sulli looking at him. Minho:
What are you looking at? Mianhae. I'm not as handsome as your Heechul oppa. Sull
i: Are you happy now that you got your revenge? Minho: Do I look happy?! Minho p
ut some ointment on the small cut on his lip. The bleeding had ceased and the br
uise is starting to be visible. Sulli: You're putting the wrong ointment. Minho:
Mianhae if I'm not as smart as your Heechul oppa! Sulli went to the medicine ba
g and started rummaging through the pockets. Then she found a familiar looking e
nvelope. She opened it. It was their divorce papers. Sulli: Why is this here? *w
aves the document in front of Minho's face* Minho: I don't know. Sulli looked at
the document once more and noticed something. Sulli: You haven't signed it! Min
ho: Oh! Mianhae. You thought you were going to have your happy ending with your
Heechul oppa when he proposed huh? Sulli: I wasn't going to say yes. *whispers s
ilently* Minho: Yeah right. Minho got hit in the face once more, but this time w
ith a folder. Minho: Ooooow! Why did you do that?! Can't you see I'm injured eno
ugh?!! Sulli: Yah! Why don't you believe me?! I wasn't really going to say yes!
Minho: Yah! You did not believe me when I said that Krystal and I did not got ba
ck together! Sulli: You didn't?! Then why were you acting all lovey dovey in my g
arden?! Minho: Haven't you read the text message I sent you?! Sulli: What messag
e? Minho: Aish! I sent it more than 10 times!!!! I wanted to explain but you wer
en't answering my calls. So I just sent you messages!! Sulli: I didn't. I.. I bl
ocked your number.. Minho: You blocked my number?!!!! Minho stood up and went in
front of Sulli who was sitting and looking at the divorce papers. Minho: See?!
That's what happens when you're too scared to know the truth! Yes it is true tha
t there are truths that would hurt you, but cant' you see that there are also tr
uths that would make you happy?! Aish! This woman!! Aish! How can you be so- Min
ho was not able to finish what he was saying because Sulli stood up and placed h
er arms around his waist and buried her face on his chest. Sulli: Mianhae. *snif
fs* Minho took a deep breath. He wrapped his arms around her body. Minho: Sulli
yah, are you crying? *whispers* Sulli: Ani. *sniffs* Minho: You are. *chuckles*
Sulli: If I am then it's all your fault. *sniffs* Minho: It's my fault again? *t
ightens his arms around Sulli* Sulli: Ne. Because you made me feel guilty for no
t listening to you, and you're still mad at me. *sniff* Minho: Do I sound like I
'm still mad at you? Sulli: I don't know. *sniffs* Minho: Mianhae. I'm sorry if
I hurt you a lot of times. But most of all, I'm sorry for giving you the wrong i
dea when you saw me and Krystal in the garden. Sulli: What really happened there
? *sniffs* Minho made Sulli sit on the edge of the bed. He wiped a tear that flo
wed down her right cheek, and he sat beside her. Minho: She wanted to get back t
ogether. Sulli: Isn't that what you want? Minho shook his head. Minho: What you
saw in the garden was the time whenI told her that I just wanted to be friends.
I gave her a friendly hug, but that was that. Sulli: Weo? *looks confused* Minho
: Isn't it obvious? *looks at Sulli in the eyes* I've fallen inlove with you Cho
i Sulli, and I can't imagine myself with any other woman but you. That's why I d
idn't sign the divorce papers. That's why I got really hurt when I saw you with y
our Heechul oppa at the restaurant. What I felt was even worse than when Krystal
told me she cheated on me. *caresses Sulli's cheek* Sulli could not help the te
ars falling from her eyes. Minho: Stop crying baby. *wipes Sulli's tears* Sulli:
Mianhae. *sniffs* Minho: I'm sorry too baby. Minho pulled Sulli for a kiss. As
his lips were only a few centimetres away from hers... Sulli: Chamkkamanyo! Minh
o: Weo? Sulli: I.. I don't know how to do this.. *looks down* Minho grabbed Sull
i's chin and tilted her head so he can look at her. Minho: Do you want me to tea
ch you? It took Sulli a few seconds to gather her courage. Sulli: Ne. Minho drew
his face near hers once more. But then he remembered something. Minho: Chamkkam
anyo! Sulli: What now? I said I'm ready! Minho pulled out a necklace from under
his collar. Sulli looked at the pendant on the chain. It was her wedding ring! S
ulli: How did you get that? Minho: You left it on the dresser in your room. I sa
w it when I went in to look for you. Minho took the necklace off and took the ri
ng out of the chains. He placed it on Sulli's ring finger. Minho: Finally, the g
room can kiss the bride. *smiles* Slowly and finally, his lips descended on hers
. Being the husband, Minho took charge of the kiss. He guided Sulli's lips as he
deepened the kiss. He was glad that Sulli was a fast learner. She responded eag
erly to his kisses, and when he bit her lower lip, guided by instinct and love,
she gave him access. They were both panting when they stopped kissing. Sulli res
ted her head on Minho's shoulder and nuzzled his neck as she wrapped her arms ar
ound his waist. Sulli: That's what I've been missing all along? I should have ki
ssed you a long time ago. *pants* Minho: It's alright baby. We have plenty of ti
me *kisses Sulli's forehead* Sulli: Ani. Don't kiss me there. Minho: Then where
should I kiss you. *chuckles* Sulli: Here. *cups Minho's head and guided his fac
e on her lips for a second round of making out* After a few minutes Minho broke
the kiss. Minho: Baby, I think we should stop. *pants* Sulli: Weo? *pants* Minho
: Because I think I won't be able to control myself and make love to you for the
first time in your sister's house. *pants and cuddles Sulli* Sulli: Araseo. *sm
iles and tightens her arms around Minho's waist* Minho replied by nuzzling her n
eck. Then.. *Ring Ring Ring Ring* Sulli took her phone and answered the call. Su
lli: Yeoboseyo unni? Sooyoung: Have you talked to Minho? You really hurt his pri
de you know... Sulli: Ne. Can you let us out now? We really need to go home... S
ooyoung: Are you telling the truth? Sulli: I am unni. And we really need to sett
le some... um... business. Sooyoung: Kyaaaaa! So the two of you really made up?
Sulli: Ne. Sulli heard Minho's voice beside her other ear and whispered sexily.
Minho: Made up and made out. He bit her ear. Sulli chuckled. It tickled her. Soo
young heard from her sister's voice that she was finally happy. Sooyoung: You so
und happy. Sulli: I am. Sooyoung: Araseo. So you want to get out from the guest
room? Sulli: Ne. Sooyoung: Araseo. Go to the cabinet. Sulli: Weo? Unni don't jok
e around. *chuckles* Sooyoung: I'm not! Go to the cabinet. Behind it, there is a
secret door. It connects the guest room to the master's bedroom. You can get ou
t from there. *chuckles* Sulli: Araseo. Gomawo Unni. Sulli hung up the phone and
she and Minho looked for the secret door. Soon after they found it, they went o
ut of the house in a hurry and went home to settle their unfinished business
EPILOGUE
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Minho took Sulli's hand as they ran down the stairs and exited from the front do
or of SiWon and Sooyoung's house. They boarded their car and immediately went ho
me. The atmosphere inside Minho's car was a lot different from the last time the
y rode it, which was a few hours ago. It was now filled with love and anticipati
on of what is about to happen once they reach the glass house. Minho took Sulli'
s hand and kissed it. She smiled. Minho: You look so cute. It's like you're exper
iencing being kissed in the hand for the first time. *chuckles* Sulli: But this
is my first time. Minho: Ani. I kissed your hand while we were once in your offi
ce, remember? Sulli: This is different. Now you're kissing my hand because you w
ant to and not because you have to. *smiles* Minho: But that time, I wanted to.
I.. I wanted to kiss you for a very long time. *smiles wistfully* Sulli could on
ly stare at her husband. Sulli: Chincha? Minho: Ne. Since they were in the topic
of kissing, Minho finally grabbed it as an opportunity to confess. Minho: Sulli
yah...? Sulli: Hmmm?? Minho: I.. I have a confession to make. Sulli was suddenl
y alarmed. Sulli: What is it? Minho: The night you were drugged.. At the hotel..
Ummmm.. I stole a kiss from you. *smiles guiltily* Sulli chuckled and pinched M
inho's nose. Sulli: Silly man. And where would that be may I ask? *smiles* Minho
: On the forehead. *blushes* Sulli: Aigooo! *chuckles* Remember the night when y
ou slept with KungSan in the living area? Minho nodded. Sulli: You kissed me tha
t time too. Minho: I remember that. I just can't remember where. Sulli: On the f
orehead. *smiles* Minho: Just on the forehead? *looks disappointed and kisses Su
lli's hand again* Sulli: Ne. Why that sullen look? *chuckles* Minho: I was kind o
f hoping that I kissed you on the lips that night. Sulli: Were your hopes fulfil
led a few minutes ago? *chuckles* Minho: Ne. And it will be further fulfilled in
a few minutes baby.. *bats eyelashes to Sulli* Sulli: Yah! Don't go all aegyo o
n me Choi Minho! *chuckles* Minho parked the car in the garage of the glass hous
e. Sulli was about to open the door herself but Minho stopped her. Minho: Don't
move. Sulli: Weo? Minho went out of his car and went to the other side of the ca
r and opened the door for Sulli. She smiled. Sulli: Gomawo. How come you're such
a gentleman all of a sudden? *chuckles* Minho simply winked at her. As they wal
ked hand-and-hand towards the front door, Minho wrapped his arm around Sulli's w
aist and whispered: Minho: I love you. Sulli responded by kissing him on the che
ek. Her sweet kisses immediately turned into passionate once as Minho held her t
ighter and began kissing her lips. By the time they made it inside the glass hou
se, they were kissing each other passionately. Minho pushed Sulli against the wa
ll and began nuzzling her neck. Minho heard the beginnings of moans escape from
Sulli's lips. Realizing the lustful sounds that she made, she immediately covere
d her mouth. Minho smiled as he continued nuzzling her neck. Wanting to taste th
e rest of her, he changed his course and began nibbling her ear. Sulli could no
longer contain the sensation and her hand slipped away from her mouth. Finally h
er moans were all that Minho could hear. Sulli: Minho yah ~ Minho loved the way
Sulli chanted his name. He became more aroused by the second. He kissed her on t
he lips once more. Minho: Put your legs around my waist baby. *Lifts Sulli off t
he ground* Sulli did as she was told and was trapped between the wall and Minho'
s body. They continued their kissing until Minho could no longer take the pleasu
re. He needed her as much as she needed him. He put Sulli on the ground but befo
re she can question him, be once again lifted her 'bridal style' and carried her
upstairs to his room. As they were going up the stairs, Minho could not help him
self and began humming the 'Bridal Chorus'. Hearing him, Sulli smiled. Sulli: Why
are you humming that? *nuzzles Minho's neck* Minho: It's a song for my bride. *
smiles because Sulli was nuzzling his neck* Sulli: But I already had that song s
ang for me by the choir when I walked down the aisle at our wedding. *chuckles*
Minho: Yes I know. But now it's different. At the wedding, you were 'the bride',
but now, you are 'my bride'. He laid her down on the bed and covered her supple b
ody with his. They made out for a few more minutes, but they both wanted more. S
ulli unbuttoned Minho's polo and took it off him. She was shocked with what she
saw - Minho's lean body, hot abs and rippling muscles. But then she saw the brui
se on his side. Her heart melted and she placed her hand on the bruise and cares
sed it softly. Sulli: Gwenchana? Minho nodded and smiled at her. Sulli loved him
so much that she could not bear to see any part of him hurt. She made him lie o
n his back and went on top of him. She kissed his bruised side gently, then his
abs, his chest, his neck and finally his lips. Sulli: Mianhae *lays her head on
Minho's chest* Minho: For what baby? *tightens his arms around his wife* Sulli:
Because you got hurt because of me. *nuzzled his chest* Minho: I'd willingly go
through a thousand fights just to be with you Sulli yah. Sulli got up and leaned
on one arm to face Minho. She used her other free hand to caress his face which
is now fully showing the bruises due to his previous fight. Sulli: I love you.
*caresses Minho's face* In response, Minho kissed Sulli once more and made her l
ie on her back. He began unbuttoning her blouse. Once finished, he was surprised
with what he saw. Minho: Were you preparing for something? *questioningly looks
at Sulli* Sulli: Ani. Weo? Minho: Why are you wearing a lacy bra? Sulli: I alwa
ys wear these kinds of underwear. Does wearing this give a different meaning to
men? *looks confused* Minho gulped. Of course Sulli did not know the seductive m
eaning of wearing lacy underwear. She is too innocent for that. Minho: Are all y
ou underwears like this? Sulli: Ne. Minho did a mental victory dance. He is such
a lucky man. Sulli: What are you smiling about? Minho: Baby, wearing a lacy und
erwear gives men the impression of wanting to seduce them. *chuckles* Sulli: Chi
ncha? I.. I... I didn't know that. I wasn't trying to seduce you.. or anyone for
that matter. It's just that they're so cute! *looks away and blushes* Minho: I
know, and that's what makes me a lucky man. I love a woman who could be adorably
cute and sexy at the same time; and the best thing is she loves me back. *smile
s and pinched Sulli's nose* Sulli: Yah. *wrinkles her nose and chuckles* They bo
th looked at each other and smiled. Their eyes are clear pools of emotions showi
ng what they feel towards each other. Minho: I, Choi Minho, vow to love and cher
ish Choi Sulli until the day I draw my last breath. I want to start my day by wa
ke up beside her every morning; and end it with her in my arms as I fall asleep
at night. I want to see her in our kitchen preparing our dinner everytime I go h
ome. I want to eat my meals together with her, and wash the dishes after. I want
to share her problems and together we will solve them. I vow to protect her and
keep her safe. And some day, I will be the father of her children. I love you S
ulli yah. I want to be your husband. Please be my wife in truth. Sulli could no
longer hold back the tears of joy, so she let them fall freely. The man lying on
top of her was the most amazing man she ever knows. She caressed his face. He k
issed her palm. Sulli: I, Choi Sulli vow to love and cherish Choi Minho- the onl
y man in my life, in my heart. I ' Sulli was not able to continue with her vow be
cause Minho seized her lips for another kiss. And they were not able to talk for
the next hours. As two hearts finally gave in to the passion they once kept bur
ied inside, the music of love filled the air in the little glass house. As two s
ouls that were once lost finally found their way back to each other, sparks of p
leasure filled the little glass house. The little glass house they call home. [T
he next morning] Minho woke up in pain. His fight with Heechul had finally taken
its toll on his body. He looked at the other side of the large bed. It was empt
y. [Minho's POV] Was last night all a dream? Minho: Sulli yah. *whispers Sulli's
name* He was afraid to move. He was afraid to call out her name or to look for
her. He was afraid because he knows in his heart that he could not take it if la
st night had all been a dream. Tears started to fill his eyes. Then his bedroom
door opened. He sighed in relief. Sulli came in wearing his shirt, and holding a
tray filled with food. The scent of fresh brewed coffee filled his senses. Sull
i: Good morning! *smiles sweetly at him* Minho could not reply. He could not con
tain his joy knowing that everything he is seeing is real. That he and Sulli are
finally a married couple in truth. Sulli laid the tray on the bed side table an
d sat on the edge of the bed, beside Minho. Sulli: Are you okay? Are your bruise
s starting to hurt? *caresses Minho's face and then his lips* Minho shook his he
ad, laid his head on Sulli's shoulder and wrapping his arms around her waist pul
ling her closer to his naked form. Minho: Ani. Sulli threaded her fingers into h
is hair. Then she caressed his nape to soothe his tensed muscles. Minho: I woke
up and you weren't here. I thought everything was just a dream. I was so scared.
Sulli chuckled. Sulli: Awww.. My poor baby. *kisses Minho's shoulder* I'm here
and I'm real. Minho: I love you. So much. Sulli: I love you too. *smiles* Minho:
Never go away from me araseo? *nuzzles Sulli's neck* Sulli: Mmm. Araseo. *cuddl
ed him tighter* Minho and Sulli ate breakfast-in-bed together- One of the many m
eals that they would share in the future. As the room in a little glass house wa
s bathed in sunlight, forever began.
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Minho sat in his hotel room. He was in Japan.

It's almost 1:00 in the middle of the night. He misses his wife badly.
He tried pleasuring himself by simply imagining her, but it was not good
enough. He could not find the release and satisfaction that he always
have everytime he and Sulli make love. He had realized that once you had
the best, you will never settle for anything less. He wanted her under
him, over him, beside him, in any way he can.

He got his phone and called home.

/[On the phone line]/

Sulli: Yeoboseyeo? *sleepy voice*
Minho: Hey baby. Are you asleep already?
Sulli: Mmm. Weo?
Minho: I miss you.
Sulli: Feeling homesick already? *chuckles*
Minho: Ne. I wish you were here.
Sulli: Me too baby. Don't worry, it will only be a couple of days more
and your seminar will be over. *comforts Minho*
Minho: I haven't had you for 2 days and 18 hours.

Then suddenly..

*Knock. Knock. Knock.*

Minho: Oh! Chamkkamanyo. Someone's at the door.
Sulli: Mwo?
Minho: Who could be coming over to see me at this late hour? *walks
towards the door*
Sulli: May be someone who can satisfy your needs at this hour.
Minho: Don't be silly baby. It is only you that...-

But Minho was not able to continue with what he was saying, because when
he opened the door, what he saw made every part of his body shake in his
yearning for desire. His member instantly stood in attention.

He squeezed his eyes shut for a few moments. May be what he saw was only
a dream.

He opened his eyes. Nope it was real. She is real.

He reached out his hand and cupped her face.

He smirked.

Minho: It looks like someone misses me?

Sulli pouted and nodded and agreement.

He pulled her closer for an embrace. He nuzzled her neck. He smelled her
familiar scent that always intoxicates him.

Minho: I thought you were at home, sleeping. *caresses Sulli's body*
Sulli: I had to pretend I was. I was already in a taxi from the airport
going to this hotel. I don't want to blow my surprise for you. *enjoys
the caress of Minho*

Minho brought Sulli's lips to his and drank from her sweetness. He
carried her from the door towards the bed and laid her on it. It had
already been a year since they decided to make their fake marriage a
real one, but Minho and Sulli had not gotten tired of each other. They
were always craving for each other's company, whether be it in bed or
not. There were no two souls more perfect for each other, than them.

Sulli broke the kiss.

Sulli: How do you want it tonight babe? I'll do whatever you want.
Minho: Let's take it slow baby. *smiles and kisses Sulli's lips again*

Sometime after round two, Sulli woke up in Minho's arms. They were still
naked under the covers. She checked her watch. It was 5:30 in the
morning. She turned to face her husband who was peacefully sleeping
after their blissful love making.

She caressed his bare chest. She kissed his throat.

He stirred and opened his eyes.

Minho: Weo? *whispers in his deep sleepy voice*
Sulli: What time will your seminar start this morning?
Minho: I don't have any schedule this morning. *pulls Sulli tighter in
his arms*
Sulli: Chincha? *wraps her arms around Minho's lean waist*
Minho: Mmmm. Let's go back to sleep; and may be we'll have round three
when we wake up. *kisses Sulli's forehead*
Sulli: Araseo. *chuckles and kisses Minho's chest*

/[After a few more hours]/

Sulli woke up in the sound of running water. She sat up and noticed that
Minho was no longer in bed. She smiled to herself. She still could not
believe that she will meet someone who will make her fly from Seoul to
Tokyo simply because of the fact that she misses him.

She got out of the bed and went to the bathroom. She opened the shower door.

Minho: Good morning baby. *smiles brightly*
Sulli: Hmmm.. Why do you look so happy? *smiles back*
Minho: Do you really need to ask that question? I think the answer is
pretty obvious. *chuckles*

Sulli approached her husband and wrapped her arms around his waist. She
let the water flow down from their bodies. She felt at peace. He did too.

Minho: So what do you want for breakfast today?
Sulli: You. *smiles*
Minho: Me? *acts innocently*
Sulli: I think I remember you promising me for a round three after we
wake up. *pouts cutely*

Minho chuckled. He loves her so much. There is no other woman who could
be unbelievably cute and sexy at the same time.

Minho: Mmm. I think I remember that promise. *smiles and kisses Sulli's
forehead*
Sulli: Ani! Don't kiss me there.
Minho: Then where?
Sulli: Here. *guides Minho's lips to her*

Minho broke the kiss and looked Sulli straight in her eyes.

Minho: I love you.
Sulli: I love you too. Very much. *pinches Minho's nose*