Trial Marriage Husband (Pangyo Couple version)

Chapter 31: A Mysterious Present

After a while, Jeonghwan finished preparing dinner and went upstairs. He pushed open the door to find Jooeun sitting in bed holding the bunch of red roses he had bought her – she was in the middle of counting them. Her cheeks were rosy and her lips opened and shut slightly, looking extremely beautiful.

"This is the first time I've received so many flowers!" Jooeun exclaimed. "Jeonghwan, I'm really surprised..."

Jeonghwan looked at her satisfied expression as he crossed his arms and teased, "Why are you so easy to please? Just a few flowers are enough to make you this happy. There is so much I want to give to you, yet, you never tell me what you want. Why can't you be like other women and ask for diamonds and jewels? Or even fame...and success?"

Jooeun laughed gently. She lifted her head to reply to Jeonghwan. "I already have your entire person, isn't that greedy enough? I have your marriage, I have the title of being your wife, I have half your assets and I even get to spend the rest of your life with you. Jewels? Success? All this, I can acquire myself. What is more important than you?"

Jeonghwan's heart lit up as he leaned over and kissed Jooeun. "Your lips are too sweet, I can't help but taste them."

Jooeun grabbed onto his shoulders and pulled herself in closer to return his passionate kiss. Amongst the mingling of lips and teeth, the couple uncontrollably found themselves in bed with Jooeun laying pressed under Jeonghwan's body. Her top had already been removed and was strung across the floor – all in less than a minute. Jooeun couldn't resist her urges as she mirrored Jeonghwan's moves and reached out her hands to unbutton his shirt. Seeing his glowing bronze skin revealed before her eyes, Jooeun's cheeks flushed a crimson red as she awkwardly turned to one side.

Jeonghwan laughed gently, holding onto Jooeun's neck and turning her attention back to him, before asking softly. "Do you want it?"

"Do you?" Jooeun threw the question back at him cleverly.

"You know what I'm waiting for. Jooeun, if you say it, I will..." Jeonghwan leaned into her ear as he whispered seductively. ". . . make you stay in bed all night."

Jooeun knew what he meant, so she nervously replied to Jeonghwan. "I still can't be 100% certain of my heart, but, I know I want to be with you for the rest of my life, Jeonghwan."

The relationship between the two continued to improve; having their souls combine together, was only a matter of time, so Jeonghwan didn't want to let her go this time. He wanted her to experience the ultimate in intimacy and for her to receive the happiness she deserved. Sometimes, there were other methods to satisfy a partner.

After being intimate, the couple lay embraced in each other's arms. Jooeun pressed herself against Jeonghwan's chest as she spoke in an unsatisfied tone. "I saw you bought...that thing...I thought..."

"What thing?" Jeonghwan's right hand was holding up his head, while his left hand was gently stroking Jooeun's back.

Jooeun reached under her pillow and pulled out the Durex. She handed it to Jeonghwan. "This thing. I thought you were ready to have me. I even specifically went and had a shower. How embarrassing!"

Jeonghwan looked at the small package in his hand as his eyebrows scrunched up. "I'm not this small..."

That Park Taejoo...

"Stop talking about it!"

"No need to be embarrassed." Jeonghwan laughed. The corners of his lips were curved to an extremely handsome angle. "I'm completely drawn to your reaction."

"No more..." Jooeun hid under the blankets.

Jeonghwan responded quickly by grabbing hold of his adorable wife and comforting her. "OK, let's talk business instead. You've already accepted Vanity Fair Magazines photoshoot, right?"

"Why?" Jooeun finally popped her head out. "Are you afraid I'll lose to Park Shinhye?"

"If you need to go to the US for the shoot, once your itinerary is finalized, tell me immediately." Jeonghwan said in a mysterious manner.

"What do you want to do?" Jooeun questioned curiously.

This was perfect, he had previously said he would buy insurance for her legs and the US was the best place to look for a good insurance company.

"Didn't we already agree? After leaving this house, you are the boss of many and I am a model of a small company, we won't interfere in each other's personal issues."

"Ms. Cha, have I ever interfered with you?" Even though seeing Jooeun being bullied by CN made his heartbreak to the point where he wanted to tear them down, he never recklessly made a move since Jooeun didn't like it. If not because of this, he could have easily destroyed a person like Jung Yonghwa with the blink of an eye. Jooeun understood Mo Ting respected her completely. This was the reason she cherished every day she spent with him.

"Jung Yonghwa wants to take advantage of my popularity to boost Shinhye's status, that's why he put us together. At the same time, by doing this, he hopes it will prevent me from doing anything against Shinhye as it would have a negative impact on me too."

"However..." Jeonghwan finished off what she was going to say, "...with your abilities, even if you were both to appear on the same cover of a magazine, you are going make her into your prop."

"You have so much faith in me?" Jooeun asked.

"I believe in you."

Jooeun was satisfied. Huddling up to Jeonghwan's warm embrace, she slowly fell asleep. Meanwhile, Jeonghwan made a phone call to Taejoo.

"Find out Vanity Fair's schedule, I need to know when Jooeun will be going overseas. Plus, clear up my schedule for the same time frame. While you're doing that, help me make an appointment with the best insurance company in America..."

Early the next morning, Jooeun arrived at CN accompanied by Hyewon and Minjung. At the same time, Shinhye and her assistant also walked in through the main entrance of CN – her imposing manner was the same as usual. Upon seeing Shinhye, the staff greeted her with respect. However, towards Jooeun they were extremely casual, some even chose to ignore her.

Shinhye looked at Jooeun and then looked behind her at Hyewon, "Jooeun, towards a person that betrayed their previous owner, you better be careful."

"I've even dealt with a mistress that stole someone's fiancee, why would I be afraid of a manager that's betrayed their previous owner?" Jooeun smirked.

"I admit, your popularity is not bad right now, but no matter how popular you are, you will still be a backdrop for me. Didn't Yonghwa tell you? The whole purpose of Vanity Fair's shoot is to help me gain support for the Top Ten Model Awards!"

"Then let me wish you all the best in advance." After speaking, Jooeun looked around her as she announced to the staff. "Yesterday, my lawyer has clarified my contract with Jung Yonghwa. CN has agreed to treat me the way that I deserve to be treated. Park Shinhye and I are both models of CN, so when you all see me, you should do what you are supposed to do. From now on, if you respect me, I will respect you back!" Jooeun's words were neither weak nor overbearing as she spoke strongly. Those that previously treated Jooeun as invisible immediately realized, this woman was not one to mess with. So they instantly reacted by greeting Jooeun respectfully. This time around, their voices were even louder than when they greeted Shinhye.

After Jooeun was satisfied, she lifted her legs and walked away from Shinhye.

Being her backdrop? She must be dreaming!