The Road We Walk On

97 | If Only

432 Park Avenue, New York

Rona was pulled by Stephanie into her room for a little girl talk. The men barely had any time to react, and they just stared at each other for a second.

Let's play some games.

Yup sounds like a good idea.

The girls demanded that Rona tell them everything and Rona confessed that Seokhoon and Rona had their first time with each other (she did not go into much detail) but she did tell them what Seokhoon said when he gave her the couple ring. There was a collective sigh from the girls.

Sigh, I am both so jealous and so happy for you Rona. It is wonderful to have that one person for you.

Yeah Rona, we see the way Seokhoon looks at you and we are truly envious. One day we hope to find someone who looks at us like that.

I think So Hyun already found someone. Rona successfully redirected the attention on her towards So Hyun.

So tell us the truth, is there any possibility that you may like Seungho?

I don't know. I mean okay I admit he is handsome and there are moments where he does come off adorable. But I don't know him enough to really formulate an opinion yet. You know my family situation, thinking about love and a relationship aren't really my priority right now.

Who says you can't have both? I say give Seungho a chance.

Yeah since you two have to go on a date anyways, you might as well give him a chance.

I am worried about the date thing, I doubt we have much to talk about.

Hmmm, how about Seokhoon and I tag along?

Wait, why would you do that Rona?.

I don't mean that we will be with them the entire date, just at the beginning. Then Seokhoon and I would go off and leave them be for the rest of the day. We are just the icebreaker that's all.

Actually, that may not be a bad idea. Just maybe for the first hour, to get things going.

Yeah then Seokhoon and I would leave you two along after the meal.

That works.

I think you ought to tell Seungho, you don't want him to be shocked when these two show up to interrupt your date.

I will get Seokhoon to tell Seungho if you like it.

Yeah, thanks Rona.

As Stephanie said, the girls were away for about 30 minutes, the conversation went from Rona's first time to So Hyun's upcoming date and eventually talking about clothes and just what they did during the weekend. They soon came back out of the room, Seokhoon was curious about what they spoke up. Rona just quickly whispered into his ear, They wanted to know about the couple rings. With that Seokhoon knew what Rona had shared with the girls. Even though these were private he knew Rona wouldn't go into detail, plus the girls have long proven that they are trustworthy.

It was about 10PM and everyone began to head home, unlike most of the group that only had afternoon classes tomorrow, So Hyun had early practice. Since Stephanie drove, she would be able to fetch Seungho, Yoo Jung and George back home. Seokhoon insisted that Marcus fetch So Hyun and Ryo back to their place. So Hyun and Ryo actually lived in the same building and same floor.

It's okay Seokhoon, So Hyun and I can walk back.

No, I insist it is already 10PM, it's late. Marcus is here, it is of no trouble to him. Seokhoon called Marcus to fetch Ryp and So Hyun home. Since Seokhoon had already told his driver to bring the car, Ryo and So Hyun thanked Seokhoon for the gesture and left the house. Seokhoon and Rona proceeded to clean up the house after their friends had left. Afterwhich, they went to bathe and wash up for the night.

They were sitting up in their bed, Rona's head leaning on Seokhoon's shoulder. So you told the girls what apparently changed between us?

Haha yeah, even though I don't think anything changed but I guess to the girls' eyes that was the case.

Well maybe they saw something that we can't.

Yeah.. Rona went silent for a minute and Seokhoon looked down to see Rona in a pensive mood. She was deep in thought about something. What is wrong? Are you worried about tomorrow when we head back to school?

Oh no I was not thinking about school. It is just that you notice how we have a good group of friends surrounding us.

Yeah, it is thanks to these friends that we were altered to Gabbie's ploy and schemes. We owe them much.

Yeah that but also, doesn't it remind you of the Hera Kids?

Huh? How so? We were never like this.

Exactly Seokhoon-ah. Imagine what it could have been.

Sigh, that is true. If only, if only we were wiser than we are now. Also if we were less spoiled because things would have been different. All of us Hera Kids were used to power, used to having things our way - we didn't think about other people's feelings. If not, we would not have done what we did to Seolah just because she was poor or different from us.

Rona could see regret reflected in Seokhoon's eyes. Rona''s hand held Seokhoon's chin, and lightly kissed his lips. I am sorry for bringing up bad memories of the past. Do you still dream of your father?

You mean having nightmares of the abuse?

Note: Since we never really got SH comforting his past in the drama, I figure it would be healthy to do it here.