Married to Ms. Billionaire [Bbangsaz]

All Ends Well

Before letting Doyoung speak I ran to the coat room and brought the box over.

"Doyoung please, you've gotta tell me." I pleaded. Minji looked through the box and looked back at me.

"Your mother was a nice lady. She was young, pretty, and had a handsome boyfriend, but he was a gambler. He lost a bet and needed thousands of dollars, and so your mother had a focus on the Kim family because they were the richest in town. In order to help that man and herself, I believe she was pregnant with you, she came to work here, but stole more than 60,000 dollars. Minji's mother found out and she had two choices, work the rest of her life as a maid, or turn herself in jail for committing a fraud." he explained it all so quickly and simple.

I was left in shock, and felt like crying. I never thought my mother was like this. Why did it come to this in her life? She was such a hard working woman. I understood now why people never wanted to talk about something so horrible. Did that mean I would have to work here for the rest of my life because of my mother?

"I'm sorry Hanni..." Doyoung put his hand on mine.

"No Doyoung, it's fine." I said.

"I don't know what to say." He continued.

"You don't have to say anything, Doyoung. Thank you so much. I have something to do today. I won't be coming till later." I said. I ran to my room and changed clothes. I had an idea. I have to talk to Minji's mom.

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I finally arrived at Minji's building, and automatically spotted her mother.

"I need to talk to you." I said out of breath from running to her.

"Oh is that so? Follow me to my office." she gestured her hand. We got to her room, and she leaned on her desk.

"Speak to me." she said in a serious tone.

"I've thought about all that you've told me, and nonetheless I'm going to protect my friend Danielle from your plans." I said with utmost confidence.

"What are you trying to say?" she glared at me.

"I'm trying to say that I'm not giving up on Minji." I said all in one breath. Her eyes grew with anger and she slapped me just as Minji entered the room.

"Mother?" Minji said, confused.

"Minji? I-" her mother said nervously.

"How dare you touch Hanni?" She yelled.

"I- Minji- It's for your own good. Why would you want to be with a girl like this? The daughter of a robber?" she pointed at me.

"I know my mom stole your money but I will work, just let me be with Minji and take your threat back." I yelled.

"Threat? What threat?" Minji looked from me to her mom.

"It's none of your business Minji." she told her without taking her eyes off me.

"It is my business, tell me god damn it!" her face was red.

At that moment the phone rang. It was Minji's father's hospital. Her father was in her last minutes. We all ran in desperation. If Minji's father died, Minji would be devastated. We reached the hospital and entered the room.

"Darling.." Minji's mother said, grabbing his hand.

“Dad.." Minji said, leaning on the floor.

"My dear wife, and Minji.." it was hard to speak.

"Minji.." every time he'd pause I'd hear the machines in the background.

"I'm sorry I couldn't be there for your wedding daughter..I'll always be by your side and watch over you." he said with a tear falling.

"Cmon dad don't say those things you'll be fine." She was choking on her own words.

"Darling.." he looked at his wife.

"Please be happy, and let Minji marry whoever she wants. Don't make a fuss. I love you both very much and hate to see you fighting." he coughed.

"Anything hunny, anything. Please don't leave me." she cried.

It was the first time I had ever seen Minji's mother with such a look on her face. She really loved him even if she was wicked at times.

Before we knew it, the line suddenly stopped taking pauses before a beep. Now it has become a long beep. He had passed away. It seems like he gave all his strength to wait for his family. I cried because it reminded me of when my mother died.

"Minji.." I began.

She took me in her arms and I felt her chest about to burst. Her mom was on the floor, crying hysterically. That day was a complete mess.

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13 months later.

The day Minji's father died, Minji's mother declared that she was traveling to the country-side. She no longer found any reason to be here and decided she would become a nun. She didn't want to fall in love with anyone and decided she would never marry anymore.

Her husband's death changed her like a chameleon changes colors. She didn't speak to me or tell me anything but I know she gave up and accepted me because she sent regards on a letter she sent Minji after a month of her being gone. She said she would visit some time soon. As for Danielle, she went back to Paris to study with her girlfriend Haerin.

She calls me every weekend to talk about her life. Doyoung is not a butler anymore. He works at Minji's company as the manager. My debt to the Kim family had been repaid ever since last month. Minji and I moved into another house and now I was studying at a near by university. We didn't get married because I wasn't ready. We planned the marriage for when I graduated from medical school. Life indeed has been hard but when you push forward and don't give up, you get results.

"Are you ready?" Minji said.

"Yeah." I said with a smile.

Minji and I today were going to my mom's grave. I wanted to introduce Minji to her. This wasn't the end, this is just the beginning of my journey in life. Minji got in the car and locked her hands with mine. We both smiled at each other, and with her free hand she cupped it on my face and kissed me deeply.

"I love you." She said,

"I love you more." I replied.

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The End

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