[on hold] PLAYFUL LOVE : Teach, Touch , and Torn Me Not!

Chapter 22: Announcement

“Ladies and Gentlemen may I ask your attention please.” Mr. Kwon stands in front of the fabulous stage holding the microphone. “This night is really special because we actually have three things to celebrate this evening. First, of course it’s my son’s 18th Birthday.” He glanced at Jiyong who was standing in front of him down the stage. “Second, my lovely wife just came back.” Mr. Kwon’s face suddenly change innocently and sadly while looking at his wife sitting in a wheelchair in front beside Jiyong. The wife has no reaction at all her eyes are only focusing in one direction without even blinking.

“She’s been in a lot of hard times this past four years fighting for her weak body. And as her husband, I can’t stand myself watching her suffer and look like a living dead. I did everything to save her from this situation but I think this is how it is. Her whole body was paralyzed due to the accident happened four years ago. I also lost my eldest son that time and I can’t let to lose my wife too….. so no matter what…. I’ll do anything for her. Even though only machines can make her alive. I will do it just to make her life longer.” He said very sincerely.

The guests felt pity for Mr. Kwon and his family. The atmosphere turned into a gloomy one as they all shared sadness knowing the situation of Mrs. Kwon and how Mr. Kwon also suffering as her husband.

But behind all this very touching story of Mr Kwon which is now known as a “loving perfect” husband, there’s one person who knows everything. Who knows all of these are just lies. Kwon Jiyong balled his fist while listening to his father’s false statements. The fact that he can’t do anything but to listen and comply with all these lies is making him feel so terrible and miserable.

Mr. Kwon sighed. “But beside this hard and sad situation we had right now I’m trying my best to make my family still called a family. I brought back my wife in here beside us……for us to be complete until our last breath. My wife is such an adorable, good, kind, loving wife, she’s just like other mothers who want to see their children grow perfectly with a good and happy life. I remember that we always talk before about our sons and daughter’s future, she even has those dreams and visions of having grandchildren and all. So tonight I want all of you to know that one of my wife’s dream is now about to happen…..and that’s because of my son Kwon Jiyong.” He smiled at Jiyong and raised his glass of wine. “Everyone!……….my son will be having his engagement party after his graduation and you are all invited” He proudly announced.

The murmurs started around the place. “Yes you heard it right. I know it seems fast and so sudden but what can I do youths today are not the same as before” He then glanced to the girl beside Jiyong and smiled at her. The girl also smiled back.

“Everyone let me introduce to you the girl that my son’s going to marry.” Everyone followed their eyes to the girl beside Jiyong. Jiyong hold the girl’s hand to guide her towards the stage. “This beautiful lady named Lee Chaerin, my son’s fiancé.” The murmurs continued as Jiyong and Chaerin walked on the stage. “They are so perfect together. Right? For those who don’t know who Lee Chaerin is. She’s the only daughter of our country’s Prime Minister. So she’s not just an ordinary girl you know. My son is so smart to find a girl like her.”

Everyone clap their hands after Mr. Kwon announced the dates and other details of the upcoming engagement party.

Meanwhile…………….. Dara’s world is like going to crumble at any moment. She can’t believe what she just heard. Everything seems surreal. She can’t move her body and even her fingers. After hearing the announcement about Jiyong’s coming soon engagement party her ears goes numb as it can’t hear anything anymore. The party continues but Dara was still in his own world unmoving. Bom almost wants to cry because her bestfriend looks like fainted when her eyes open. She’s so sure she’s not blinking anymore. Bom panicked and look for Jiyong to ask help. She left Dara in the corner of the venue where they stay.