Choice and Chances

VIIII: Believe In Me

VIIII

2012 September

The two of them closed their eyes to make their wishes. Je Hoon opened his shortly after closing them. Instead of wishing, he stared at her and prayed, "Let her be strong while I'm away. Let us find our way back to each other no matter what challenges may come our way. Remind me when I forget this prayer, because I don't want to make mistakes along the way."

Chaewon on the other hand wished silently, "I couldn't wish for more but have his heart stay the same, because I'm confident mine will whatever waves will come my way."

She opened her eyes soon as she finished hers. She saw how Je Hoon had his eyes already opened so she said, "You're done? So fast?" She pouted expressing his disappointment thinking he might not have something earnest to wish that he was done so fast.

2020

Lee Je Hoon and Shin Hye Sun's career went downhill after the blow. Both of them decided to take an infinite break from the industry, not like they have any other choice.

Hye Sun wasn't so bothered. She already accepted her fate the moment she decided to come clean. Je Hoon as well didn't care that much. He was occupied with worries for Moon Chae Won instead. After all these years, she remained his weakness, and after all these years, all he wanted was her happiness.

Yet, at the same time, he caused her mess. If only he was more careful and went out with better disguise. If only he took different path that night. But who was he kidding? Whichever path he took he was destined to ran into her that night and he could feel that.

Fortunately Moon Chae Won's career wasn't hurt too much. She will soon start filming for her next drama after almost two years of hiatus.

But then, a fortune comes with an opposite.

A month after the mess, Chaewon had started filming and at the same time, Yoon Seok started changing.

He was slowly becoming suspicious of small things. He slowly became emotionally aggressive. He was slowly ruining his marriage. And the basis? Jealousy, trust issues, insecurity.

No one knew he had those, probably because it was new to him as well.

As much as Chae Won can, she kept extending her patience more and more. To her, Yeon Seok needs him and she was willing to be the pillar of their marriage. She will help him fight whatever fight he has with himself.

"Are you doing fine?" Hyo Joo asked. She finished filming and got back from Japan few days ago.

"Hanging tightly," she smiled.

Hyo Joo raised a brow at her, "You better tell me the truth Chae Won. Is Yeon Seok starting to be physically abusive?" She came closer to her friend, grabbed her arm and checked for any bruises.

Chae Won laughed, "Come on, we both know how Yeon Seok won't even dare to touch a fly. He's the most gentle human being."

"Yeah, I know that but just in case he does 180 degree turn, you know you can be honest with me right?"

Chae Won nodded.

"And speaking of honesty, can you be honest with me about Je Hoon oppa too?"

Chae Won furrowed, "What about him?"

"With all the revelations coming out, how do you feel?"

"What should I feel?"

Hyo Joo rolled her eyes.

"Of course, I was stunned," Chae Won started. "All those pain I felt when I first heard his dating news, much more when they said they were getting married."