Then You Came (DaraGon Fanfic)

Chapter 33

"Unnie, are you okay?" Chaerin asked while they were watching a show.

Dara forced a smile but didn't answer.

The show they're watching was about Kiko Mizuhara's biography and a picture of her and a younger Jiyong was shown. His arm was on her shoulders and he was kissing her cheek while she was smiling brightly.

Chaerin immediately changed the channel after the picture appeared. "I'm sorry Unnie. I didn't know she'll include her history with Oppa in his biography... I thought it's just about how she got into modelling."

"It's okay Chae... It's not like you were the one who filmed that biography... And Kiko's part of Jiyong's life... It's something we can't take away or erase."

"How can you be so cool about it?"

"I've been with your Oppa during that time when Kiko came back and he didn't know how to handle himself... We've talked about it. I know he hasn't fully moved on from Kiko yet... But I trust him. It's something I'm holding on to in our relationship."

Chaerin touched her arm. "Thank you for changing Oppa's perspective in life and for loving him dearly."

"I love him so much Chae." She touched Chaerin's hand that's on her arm and smiled. "And I also have learned to embrace everything that's connected to him."

"Including us?"

"Of course. I care for all of you... And I would like to thank you for accepting me."

Chaerin hugged her. "For me, your better than Kiko Unnie... There's a big difference between how Oppa was when he was in that relationship with her and how Oppa is when he's with you..." She pulled from the hug and continued, "and I'm not saying this just because you're Oppa's present partner. I really like you for Oppa, Unnie."

"You're making me emotional right now." Dara said, tears welling in her eyes.

Chaerin chuckled. "I'm sorry Unnie." She said and wiped Dara's tear that trickled down her cheek. "Best remedy for this is ice cream... I've asked them to always keep at least 3 different flavors. Want to see what flavors we have today?"

Dara smiled. "Brilliant idea."

"Tim and Kim can have some too after their afternoon nap."

"They won't decline that offer... They're addicted to ice cream."

"Let's just make sure we leave some for Seungri coz he'll go ballistic if he comes home without it." Chaerin chuckled. "It's his stress reliever."

"I'll remember that." Dara replied before they headed to the dining area.

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"You sure we have to include that in the footage?"

"Kiko, Jiyong is an influential person. It will help you step up a little higher than the others if we let people know about your past with him."

"But you know I'm not in speaking terms with him, right? You know our story, Jane."

"Then the more we should include it there... Media will go crazy with that bomb. They'll try to interview Jiyong about it to get his opinion. Then you'll know your real score with him... You might even get the chance to talk to him."

Kiko tapped her forefinger on the table.

"Think about it, Kiko... You're not getting any offers lately. You won't even get the project for Season 2 of your current show. There are a lot of newcomers in the modelling industry. Younger... some even prettier. You need to step up your game."