We Will Be Alright - A Seokrona AU

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Seokhoon hesitates, thinking if it's something that would come out of benefit Rona. Definitely, he doesn't want the plan to backfire and hurt the lady. "Do you think it will work, Appa? " Hyein asked her stepfather.

"We don't have time. Rona is in great danger and we must do whatever it takes to get her out of that marriage." Logan stressed. Seokhoon furrowed his eyes, "I will talk to Rona about this, I don't want her to be so surprised during the announcement tomorrow."

Seolah runs to her room suddenly, everyone's eyes followed every of her movement. Seolah grabbed her purse and phone, "Oppa, bring me to Rona. I want to see her, I must go." Seolah begged. Tears couldn't stop falling from the lady's face as she faced despair that her one and only best friend is being used by a family enemy.

It was proven that Yoondo is a criminal and Rona could be hurt and could even die any second she marries Yoondo. "Seolah-ah, calm down..." Seokhoon soothes his panicking sister down. Seolah drops to the ground and sobs loudly.

"Wae, why must it be Rona who will suffer..." Seolah cried out. Seokhoon's eyes burn out of frustration, his hands still calming the lady down.

'Bae Rona... I promise to get you out of that marriage, whatever it takes for you to be happy.'

That night, Seokhoon dials Rona's number with a heavy heart. He knows that Rona might not be with the idea but nevertheless, he wants to try. The creeping ringing sound runs through his ears in his big bedroom.

"Yeobuseyo? Seokhoon-ah?" He hears the lady on the line. "Eung Rona-ah, what were you doing?" "I just finished dinner. I tried talking it out with Appa but he says Yoondo is so on this marriage that it's scaring me out. I'm so stressed about this whole thing." Seokhoon hears Rona sigh.

"Of course, this is stressful for you, love... this is about your life. This is a life or death event you have here, and I know you're having a hard time about it."

Sniffles could be heard on the line, Seokhoon immediately knew that Rona was slowly crumbling to pieces.

"Rona-ah, I know you're not in the mood for suggestions but can I have you do a favor to listen?" Seokhoon asks. "What is it?" "Can we announce this relationship tomorrow, to everyone at the party tomorrow?"

Silence went through the line. Seokhoon could guess the lady would give this kind of reaction. "Let's do it. Let's try it out." Rona suddenly replies. Seokhoon couldn't believe his ears. "Are you sure about this, my love? We don't have to if-"

"No, Joo Seokhoon. Let's do it, let's do everything it takes to save our relationship." Rona was determined, she wanted everything to end. She knows what she wants and she only wanted Seokhoon to be happy, nevertheless her condition. If she had to suffer to let him be happy, so then be it.

Rona didn't want Seokhoon to be broken for the second time. Having to lose Yeojoo was already painful for Seokhoon, she didn't want to add more onto the scar. "Let's announce our relationship to the public, Seokhoon-ah."

The next evening, Rona and Seokhoon met at one of the guest rooms in Shimwoon's Multi-Purpose Center that was designated for both the pianist and opera singer.

Both hearts were determined to do whatever it takes to conserve the happiness in their love life and get hurt even when they have to.

"Seokhoon-ah, I'm scared..." Rona breaks down after fidgeting her hands in anxiousness. "I know you are in fear Rona-ah, but you'll have me protecting you. I promise to not let you go even when he gets his hands on you. I swear with all my heart for you." Seokhoon calms Rona down.

Rona hugs Seokhoon tightly, seeking warmth and comfort. Seokhoon kisses her forehead and lips, multiple times to remind the lady that he would always be there for her.

Shortly after, a knock ran over the door. Seokkyung and Seolah come in and give Rona a big hug. Sobs and tears filled the room and drown the room in a low mood. "I know Oppa will care and save you from that bastard. Rona-ah, hang in there okay? I'm always here for you." Seolah said, sobbing in between words.

"Even when we can't be there for you, always remember we always try to save you. Don't forget that okay?" Seokkyung told. The girls then broke the hug and the twin girls left as Seokhoon and Rona had to practice.

Seokhoon grabs the tissue and dabs on Rona's face, wiping all the tears on her face. "Thank you Seokhoon-ah, for not giving up on me," Rona said, kissing her man then on the lips.

The kiss was so depressing at the same time that it gave both of them the strength to end everything for once and for all. After breaking away, they rested their foreheads together and recharge their energy before performing.

"Surprise!" Everyone in the ballroom enchanted after Yoonhee opens the blindfold. Indeed Yoonhee was delighted to see everyone she knew on her birthday and having a party to celebrate gave her strength to forget about her problems for the night.

A three-tier cake then was wheeled in front of Yoonhee and all sang 'Happy Birthday' together.

The party was then continued with Yoonhee's speech, games, and interception to let everyone indulge in their food and laughter.

"Thank you, everyone, for coming to the party tonight. I hope everything is accorded to your likings and as a part of the Ha family, we thank you so much for your warm wishes for our lovely mother, Yoonhee eomma and we hope you guys have a fantastic night too." Eunbyeol made her speech.

"As the night is getting deeper, we have prepared a special performance for our dear mother and hope everyone too will enjoy. Please welcome the Ha Family's successful primadonna, Bae Rona, and Shimwoon's to be successor, the world-famous pianist Joo Seokhoon on stage!" Eunbyeol called.

The couple linked hands and walked onto the stage. Rona then adjusted the microphone to her comfort while Seokhoon shifted on the chair, also trying to be comfortable.

Rona then began her speech.