The Road We Walk On

3 | Something Important

*Next Day*

Omma, I know you are busy but I need to talk to you.

Seokhoon went to find his mother the first thing in the morning the next day.

Seokhoon-ah, don't you have to go to school? I am a little busy right now, can we speak later in the evening?

Seeing his mother rushing out the front door, Seokhoon decided to wait until evening time. Suryeon had gone to pick up Yoonhee, she learnt that Cheo Seo Jin on an insanity plea had gotten out of prison. She knew she needed help and so she went to change her statement which immediately released Yoonhee. She explained to Yoonhee what had happened. Yoonhee was worried about Rona because of Dante's return but for now she focused on getting answers out of Cheo Seo Jin first.

After threatening her, Yoonhee drove home, when she entered the house, Rona was not here. The sound of the door opening turned Yoonhee towards the direction of it and they walked in Rona. The mother and daughter had a tearful reunion, Rona asked Yoonhee if she was alright. Both of them were in tears and hugging each other, Yoonhee kept apologising to Rona for putting through her this pain all over again but she was fine and now she is back.

Suryeon on the other hand, had told Seokhoon that Oh Yoonhee was released along with Cheo Seo Jin. Omma, this is urgent. Let's go down to Yoonhee Ahjummah's palace. I have something important that I need to speak to you both. Seokhoon dragged Suryeon out of the Penthouse and headed to Rona's apartment.

Oh Seokhoon-ah, unnie. Why are you two here?

Hello Ahjummah, it is good to see you. I need to speak to you and omma, may we come in?

Of course, come in. Seokhoon headed into the house and made for Rona's room. Rona-ah, now that your mother is out have you changed your mind about going to New York? Seokhoon quickly asked to make sure that this was still Rona's wish.

Yes Seokhoon, I still want to leave.

Seokhoon and Rona came out and saw their mothers sitting on the living room sofa.

Omma, Ahjummah. Rona and I have decided that we would want to go to New York. I have already submitted both our application forms for Juilliard. We should hear back from them in about 2 weeks. We would like your blessing to go.

Suryeon and Yoonhee were shocked, they had not expected that both of them would leave.

Are you leaving because living in Seoul is too painful for you Rona-ah?

Yes Ahjummah, with my father and Cheo Seo Jin released and Logan ahjusshi dead, I do fear for the safety of Rona. This is a decision that both Rona and I have agreed on.

Omma, I am so happy you are out but like Seokhoon said. I can't be in Seoul, ever since I found out about Joo Dante's release my nightmares have returned and I feel I am going crazy. I think it would be best if we both left all this behind us.

Seokhoon circled his arms around Rona, he could feel her trembling and tried to comfort her. Yoonhee saw the effect of Rona's near death experience and now with all their enemies out again, perhaps it would be wise to send Rona and Seokhoon abroad. Yoonhee looked and Suryeon and she knew they both were coming to the same thought.

Okay Seokhoon, we hear both of you loud and clear. Let us wait for a response for Juilliard, even in the event that we don't. We can always send you to the US and the two of you can continue to apply to other universities there.

Just then, Yoonhee's phone rang. Hello? The person on the other line was Logan's secretary. Yoonhee-shi, I am calling to arrange a meeting with you and Suryeon-shi. There is something important that I need to share with you all. Also please ask Seokhoon-shi and Rona-shi to be present tomorrow as well.