We Will Be Alright - A Seokrona AU

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The grand night in Shimwoon's proud history finally came upon the people of luxury in the business world.

Nobody had thought the one and only bachelor in Logan Lee's family would ever step up and be the next successor, but being someone full of surprises was always one of Joo Seokhoon's charms.

The great hall of the art center was filling up gradually, all expecting the star of the night.

Why are people so excited about Seokhoon's betrothment, you may ask?

Since the day of Yeojoo's death, Seokhoon was affected greatly that he wasn't able to do his routine well.

He didn't come out of his room for months, withdrawing himself away from everyone. He didn't talk nor he didn't engage in any social activities.

His family was shocked to hear that Seokhoon wanted to travel for music abroad, restarting his life with the music that he had always loved.

Right after completing physiotherapy, he straightaway told his manager to get him gigs and booked tickets to Austria.

The Lee family couldn't do anything as they wanted Seokhoon to heal by himself.

Especially Suryeon who had raised him, she knew that Seokhoon disliked receiving help from others.

That's how she told everyone to let Seokhoon be, to let Seokhoon flap his wings by himself.

By that chance, Seokhoon managed to find happiness again through the music that both he and Yeojoo like.

And with that passion as well, he met Rona, and here he was, trying to figure out ways for Rona to escape.

Knocks went through a waiting room where the Lee family were gathered together, talking about the night's agenda.

"Ah, Secretary Choi! What brings you here?" Suryeon asked the lady who had come in.

"Daepyonim-deul. I am here to deliver a message from Mr. Seokhoon." Secretary Choi told the crowd after they had been waiting for Seokhoon.

"Where's oppa? We've been waiting for him for so long!" Hyein asked.

"Mr. Seokhoon told me he has business to attend to, so he told me to deliver that you guys should start the ceremony first."

The crowd sighed, worrying about Seokhoon's weird actions. "Did he at least tell you where you were going?"

Suryeon asked as she panicked about her son's whereabouts.

She second-guessed that Seokhoon might be nervous about the presidential election, so maybe he backed out instead.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Suryeon. He told that he will come just in time for his speech, he said he was going to visit his love for the last time if I can recall? I don't know what he meant so I thought all of you would know."

All thoughts gathered to Yeojoo, many of them panicked and worried about what to do with the current situation but Logan cared less.

He knew his stepson needed time to spend with whoever this 'special person' and he knew Seokhoon isn't an irresponsible man.

"We'll proceed with Seokhoon's word. Family, get ready to show yourselves to the business world."

In another waiting room in Shimwoon Art Centre, there was Seokhoon who was waiting for his guests.

His feet couldn't stop shaking as a lot of things went through his mind. He's nervous about this special guest he wants to meet with.

"Sir, Chairman Jung and Mrs. Bae Rona are here. Should I let them in now?" Secretary Choi knocked and then informed the latter.

He took a deep breath and reorganized his thoughts. "Let them in, Secretary Choi." He ordered.

Yoondo and Rona walked in, hand in hand, and showed themselves to Seokhoon. "Thank you for coming, Chairman Jung Yoondo, Mrs. Bae Rona."

Slumps went through Seokhoon's throat when he said Rona's formality but that was what he had to do. Even when his heart clearly doesn't.

"Finally, President Joo Seokhoon. That name looks nice on you." Yoondo smiled, focusing on Seokhoon's reactions.

Maybe Yoondo didn't notice but Rona and Seokhoon kept staring at each other, realizing the different world they now live in.

Rona was no longer his, and neither he was hers. They had to give up because of the forbidden truth they had to face.

"Thank you, I've personally invited both of you as most of the corporate world knows that we share a lot of journeys together." Seokhoon started his professional talk.

"Yes, I should reintroduce my wife. This is my beautiful wife, Mrs. Bae Rona." Yoondo sarcastically provoked.

Thankfully, Seokhoon didn't take it very deeply. Neither did Rona. They knew that they had to play this part sooner or later.

Rona extended a smile, "President Joo, I am the primadonna Bae Rona. It's nice to finally meet you again."

It broke Seokhoon's heart that he had to see Rona's beautiful smile.

He always had thought that he would be the only one who'll see Rona's smile but what can they do if fate didn't want them together?

"Right. Welcome, Mrs. Rona. Nice to meet you too." Seokhoon smiled back.

"Anyway, the event is about to start. You two shall find your seats in the crowd. I should be on standby now, I hope you'll find the event entertaining."

Seokhoon excused himself and walked fastly outside to grasp some air from the tight atmosphere they had inside.

Don't break down now, Seokhoon-ah. It's not the right timing for you to cry. Seokhoon kept telling himself.

He reached backstage and saw Logan was giving out his intro speech. He took a couple of calming breaths and tried to relax.

The visible tremor on his hands said otherwise, he pleaded to himself to just relax and to pull himself together.

It is such a historical day for Shimwoon and he mustn't ruin it with his mood.

Secretary Choi, who was making rounds saw Seokhoon's condition and quickly ran to him. "Sir, please have this relaxing medicine. You look very nervous."

She handed him a packet of Korean calming medication. Seokhoon immediately tore apart the seal and chugged down all of the stuff.

"Enough for my introductory speech. Let's hear it from Shimwoon's next President, Mr. Joo Seokhoon." Logan introduced the young latter.

Pull yourself together Joo Seokhoon. You have the whole world in front of you, there are no more excuses to back out now.

Seokhoon marched forward and slowly tried to relax once again and most probably, forever in front of the people who had waited the whole evening and in front of his love that he could never get.