Chapter 20: One Love in Philadelphia

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It's 2021 and it's time for me to regain my American Dream. And this time, I arrived in Philadelphia with Choi Jiwoo and Sunghoon, who is now my actual love interest. I also showed Choi Jiwoo and Sunghoon a promise ring on my right ring finger, which was also what Sunghoon gave me at Disneyland last December. Our first day in Philadelphia was on March 15th, 2021, when we arrived at the Holiday Inn Express, an IHG Hotel. Three of us also spent the night by watching Boy Meets World and other shows on TV to improve our American experience, as well as watching our favorite Vietnamese diaspora shows produced by Thế Giới Nghệ Thuật Entertainment and Biển Nhớ Entertainment. What I watched the most was Biển Nhớ Video 4 - Kiếp Đỏ Đen in Choi Jiwoo's DVD player because it gave me vibes of the 2000's.

The next day, when Sunghoon and Jiwoo went to the Cherry Hill Mall for a visit, I went to Mr. Wish, where I met Jo Soomin, known for being a medical angel. She sat on a table for two, drinking a cup of Strawberry Fruit Sherbet, and gave me a greeting smile when I arrived late.

"Sorry, I'm late," I said as I sat down on the chair.
Jo Soomin said with an innocent tone, "Hyesun, I can't recognize you when you look young and beautiful, especially your smooth skin. Do you use any skin products?"
I shook my head and explained as I showed her a bottle of medicine, "I don't use any skin products, but I use Superskin by Dr. Phạm Hoàng Trung. Not only maintaining smooth skin, Superskin is also combined with royal jelly, aloe vera, and turmeric. It also enhances good sleep and liver fortification. As you know, my Sunghoon always has trouble sleeping. However, when I let him use Superskin, he not only sleeps well but also has smooth and bright skin."
Then, Jo Soo Min nodded her head and said, "That sounds nice. Maybe I should try it someday." After that, we continued our conversation about beauty, which was also our favorite stuff to talk about at Mr. Wish.

After we finished our drinks, we said our goodbyes before heading back to our hotels separately. I went back to the Holiday Inn Express while Jo Soomin went back to another hotel called Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, where she met Kim Hyunsoo, her fellow actress in The Penthouse. Hyunsoo smiled at Soomin and asked, "Hi Soomin, did you have fun drinking with Hyesun?" Soomin nodded and sighed, "I definitely did and it was refreshing. Hyesun also showed me Superskin, one of the tips to maintain smooth skin." Hyunsoo responded with surprise, "Holy cow, that's unbelievable. Oh and after that, you will continue researching medicine, right?" Soomin nodded and made her squeal, "Yikes, that's a smash hit." Then, she tried to run to the hotel desk and was blocked by Soomin, saying, "Let me ask you something. Do you even like to research science?"
"The answer is yes because examining brain cells is believed to be my favorite." Soomin shook her head in disbelief, making Hyunsoo keep begging her to trust her and she tickled Soomin in order to make Soomin happy.

On the third day, me and Sunghoon went to Bonchon Philadelphia for a good meal and I met Kim Junghyun by chance after the wrap up of Mr. Queen, who also came to Bonchon for lunch. Kim Junghyun, or I should say King Cheoljong, said to me with a gentle tone, "Hyesun-unnie, I haven't seen you since the end of Mr. Queen and I couldn't be even happier to see you again." Sunghoon said to Junghyun with a comforting smile, "Rest assured because Hyesun and I are now soon-to-be love interests." Then, he showed Junghyun our promise rings on our right ring fingers, making him shake his head in jealousy. I also asked, "Nam dongsaeng, everything's okay in the States?" Junghyun nodded, "Yep, especially since Arin's wedding on March 8th and her groom is Khải Đăng. You know, they are married and living peacefully in Westminster, California." Sunghoon gave Junghyun a thumbs up and we continued our conversation while eating korean fried chicken before moving forth with the flashback of Arin and Khải Đăng getting ready for their wedding day.

1 week ago, Arin prepared her bride earrings in front of the mirror and suddenly heard a singing voice that sang,
Vì ngày hôm nay em cưới rồi
Vụn vỡ vết thương đau mãi trong tim
Người đàn ông may mắn ấy từ nay đã có em
Chỉ muốn đến đây gặp em một lần
Để thấy em hạnh phúc thế nào rồi anh đi
Then, Arin turned around and realized it was Khải Đăng in a wedding tuxedo. She asked innocently, "Em nào? Em nào mà anh nói hôm nay em cưới rồi?" Khải Đăng chuckled and said, "Em chứ ai? Em lúc nào cũng giả vờ ngây thơ." Despite pretending to be naive, Arin ran to Khải Đăng for a hug in emotional tears. "Anh Đăng, the moment I've been waiting for is finally here and I can't even wait for it." Finally, they held hands and left the hotel room for their big wedding ceremony.

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