Chapter 2: Chapter One
-Chae Yoon's POV-
"Halmoni!!!" I warbled at my grandmother who just closed the door of my own room in my not-so-small apartment here in Seoul.
We just got home from the hospital where her long-lost best friend got admitted. I keep on talking to her since we got out of the bus about the absurd engagement they told me inside the hospital room. I still couldn't believe that she just sold her one and only granddaughter's future to her best friend she met again after thirty-two years a month ago. I can't accept it. Never! Never in that pervert handsome man's wildest dream!
Wait, did I just say handsome?
Okay. Fine! I have to admit it. He is... quite handsome. BUT he's not my type! Especially his annoying personality. I don't know but, there is just so much about him that doesn't suit me. He's so full of himself, and he's an asshole! Is it really normal nowadays to touch someone else's butt in public? Oh, shucks! Thinking about that scenario again makes me want to throw a fist on his face. I hate him! I don't know, but I really do! He woke up the evil silently sleeping inside me the moment we first met. Of all the people I have to encounter that day, why it has to be him? I could still remember how my whole body flared in anger. How he made me feel so harassed and attacked! Who wouldn't? It sent uncomfortable shivers over my skin when I felt his hand got wrapped around my well-shaped sexy ass!
...I knocked again on the door of my room to talk to my grandmother who's now mad because I clarified to her best friend earlier that I don't want to accept the marriage agreement. How could my grandmother do this to me? I know her best friend, Yoo Ohseong Halmoni has been treating me like her own granddaughter since the day I met her, but I'm already thirty-four years old, and I would never let someone decide for me who I want to be with for the rest of my life.
"Halmoni! Jaebal! I don't want to marry that jerk!" I said in a begging tone with full certainty.
"Watch your language, my dear!" It stunned me when she shouted those words behind the door. Her voice was shaky but sturdy at the same time.
I stomped one of my feet while running my fingers through my hair out of frustration... "Ahh! Halmoni! Just ask me any favor, but please, not this one! This is not a joke!"
I heard the doorknob unlocked, so I immediately went in. When I open the door wider, I saw her walking towards my closet, and she grabbed her ancient flowery handy baggage while sneezing. She started packing her things and she seems like a mad housewife ready to run away from home because she caught her husband having an affair. It made me release a deep sigh and marched my feet nearer to her.
"Halmoni... Let's talk." I said as I cross my legs and squat on the matted floor. She's ignoring me, and she still proceeded to put her clothes inside the baggage. I reach for her sidearm and started caressing it... "Halmoni, why are you packing up your things? I don't want you to go back yet to the province."
It led me to quickly lean backward when she glanced at me with glassy eyes. My conscience ruled over me with how her face softens like a baby. My grandmother is really excellent at acting like this towards me, to the point that you would feel like it's already the end of the world for her...
"You really don't want me to see you have your own family before I die?" She closes her eyes before bowing down her head. "My dear Chaeyoon-ah... It's my dream to see you in a white wedding dress walking down the aisle or me to carry my grand-grandchild in my arms before I'll follow your eomma and appa in heaven." My best actress grandmother murmured.
Here we go again. These are the things I always hear from her everytime she'll remember that I'm still single for almost five years already. I know I'm not getting any younger anymore. Most of my friends have already settled down years ago, and I'm one of those people who always stands alone in every family gathering, high school reunions, and old friend get-togethers. Duh! What's the hurry? I haven't found the right one yet for me. If I'll get married to someone in the future, of course, I want it to be with the person I love. Never in my whole life seeing myself in an arranged marriage since that setup is only essential for wealthy families. Yes, the Yoo clan is one of the known riches people here in Korea, but what about me? I'm just an ordinary citizen serving to uphold the rule of law, respect and protect human dignity and sustain the human rights of all. Phew! Feeling proud.
"Ya! Halmoni... Why are you saying that? It's not you who had a heart attack and got admitted to the hospital." I smirked at her in a playful tone, trying to lift the mood up between us. I know she's just acting being too emotional like this because she wanted to convince me. A part of me truly knows that she meant every bit of the word she breathed, and I don't want to make her feel that I wasn't taking seriously about her statements. That is one of the things I don't want to always make her feel or think. I love my grandmother. She's the only family that I have now ever since my parents died due to a car accident when I was ten.
Her hands went up, and she placed her warm palms on each side of my cheek... "Oh, my dear Chaeyoon-ah. I and your Ohseong Halmoni only want to see our grandchildren settle down for our remaining years. We're getting too old. We're getting too weak. We're getting sick."
My eyes widened because of her last word. I felt a little uncomfortable, so I reached for her hands that were rested on my face and leveled down to her gaze... "Why? Are you sick too, halmoni?"
"No." She avoided my stare... "I'm not." She sighed, "Well, not yet."
"Ya! Why would you say that? You're making me worry!" I said, placing one of my palms above my chest.
"Of course, not now. Not yet. But I know that day would come too, just like your Ohseong Halmoni... We're old, Chaeyoon-ah... My best friend's last wish is also my last wish too. I promise starting today, I won't ask for any favor from you. This would be the last one. My dear Chaeyoon-ah, please grant these dying oldies' last wish, would you?"
I felt like my heart soften like a marshmallow after hearing those words from my grandmother. I know what she'd all mentioned was very true. She's already old, and throughout the years, my grandmother stood like a mother and a father to me without any hesitations. She'd given me a life full of support, understanding, and love that I needed. She undeniably did nothing but raise me well with so much patience and kindness. I'm fully aware that I wasn't a perfect granddaughter to her. As a matter of fact, I was a hard-headed one while I was growing up. I'm a grandchild who gave a lot of stress on my grandmother while I was still in high school. I can still even remember that she was always summoned by my teachers at school because of my stupidity-- particularly when the school found out that I created groups of gangs inside and outside our campus.
Until one day, I found out that she was rushed to the hospital due to stress. I felt like my world got shaken at that time. I was so afraid. Afraid to lose her just like what my parents did to me. Starting that day, I promised myself that I would change for the better. I should start living a normally sensible life not just for my grandmother, but also for myself. That's actually one of the main reasons why I decided to take the degree in Criminal Justice at the Korean University of Criminology. At least I could pay for all the foolishness I caused in public society when I was in my teenage years, right?
But, is this really the return I have to do for everything my grandmother did for me? Is this my destiny? To get married to that asshole Yoo Jin Woo?
-Jin Woo's POV-
My body got instantly defeated on my bed the moment I got home with clouded thoughts on my mind. I am so bothered. I don't know if I'll let myself get drown with alcohol tonight to ease myself a little.
God, out of 7.9 Billion population here in the world, why it has to be that woman? That witch! My enemy! The woman who's very judgmental! The woman I wanted to straddle down on the floor. Wait, I think that's a little too harsh... Of course, I have so much respect for women, but I don't know when it comes to her, I'm going to lose my mind! It's as if she can instantly boil the blood over my body unintentionally. Is it because of how the way we first met? Or is it just we're meant to be worst enemies? I thought meeting her twice was just a short nightmare for me, but it seems like this will last forever. I know my grandmother will do all of her power just to make the wedding happen. Mighty Yoo Jin Woo, you're so fucked up, man!
But, wait... Why it has to last forever?
It's as if a yellow bulb lightens up in front of my eyes when I suddenly think of an idea that might solve the mystery I have right now. It made my lips curve a silly smile. Why I didn't think of that earlier? I kind of felt relieve when I think that divorce is a normal thing in this country. Okay, I'll get married to that witch, and we will file a divorce after a day or two, right? Well, we don't need to inform our grandmothers about it. We could possibly hide from them after the divorce, and then just pretend that we're still married in papers. What a brilliant idea, Jinwoo-yah! Great job!
I immediately took my cellphone and opened my wallet to get the piece of paper where my enemy's number was written. I have to discuss this with her as soon as possible so we can plan everything smoothly. I know we have mutual ill feelings towards each other and I'm sure she won't decline this negotiable offer. This will be a win-win!
I excitedly started dialing her number. After a few rings, she answered the call... "Who's this?"
God, even hearing her voice through the phone makes me want to hurl myself out of annoyance. I'm trying to stay calm... Jinwoo-yah, you need to get through with this witch. You need to have an agreement with her if you want to secure yourself out from marrying this woman... I cleared my throat before opening my mouth to answer.
"Hi, I thought you already fell asleep." I uttered softly. Hell! I feel like I'm going to choke right now. It's unappetizing.
She got silent for a moment on the other line. Maybe she's trying to recognize my voice... "Hoy! Where did you get my number?"
What? Did she just say Hoy to me? Grr! This woman! I really can't stand with her, especially her language! "Stay relaxed, okay? I'm not going to bite you, woman!" I said, inhaling and exhaling my breath in silence to keep myself from my raising anger.
"Wow! First, you squeezed my butt, and now you want to bite me? You're really a damn big PERVERT!!!" She exclaimed loudly to the point that I needed to keep my phone slightly away from my ear. For a second, I really thought my eardrums were going to break helplessly.
"You really have a dirty mind, Miss Chaeyoonssi. Or, are you on your period everytime we meet and talk? I can sponsor hundreds of sanitary napkins for you if you'd like. It looks like your period would last like an eternity! Hahahaha!" I laughed so loud, holding my stomach.
*toot toot toot*
My laughter immediately died down the moment I heard that tone from the other line. What!? Did she just end the call? I felt like both of my ears were starting to burn again abnormally. I really cannot take the actions of this woman! Witch!
I took a deep breath and decided to dial again her number. I wouldn't let her treats me like this. I'm a well-respected and high-level handsome businessman, but I'll only be treated by an ajumma witch like this? No! No way...
When I was about to press the call button, I saw a notification popped up on my phone's screen. It was her number! So I directly opened her text message...
From: +82-105-5589-598
"🌵"
What the actual fuck? This womaaaaaaan!
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kimjagganim Hi, Hunnys! I know it's still quite boring, but please be patient with me. Hehe! Anyway, thank you so much for giving this story a chance. Please know that I am always grateful for all of your support.
Oh, btw! For those who didn't get what's the meaning of the emoji that Chaeyoon sent above, it's a "Fuck You" emoji sign. Hahaha! Xoxo!
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