My Rival, My Love

Chapter XXI: The Plan

DEOKSUGUNG PALACE

YOUR POV

"Hmmm? The sisters would like to visit my brother?"

"Yes, if it's okay. Kihyun sent me a message last night but it was only when I woke up that I read his message."

"I see. Sure, tell him they can visit today. I'll go tell my mom."

"Then I shall take my leave now." said Bora unnie.

"Oh, unnie wait."

"Yes?"

"Were you able to talk with Hyunwoo last night? Did they manage to talk to Hyungwon?"

"Oh right! How can I forget?! Yes, we did talk last night. He told me they were able to receive a call from him yesterday as soon as he got to Paris. He said thatHyungwon was fine but um..."

"But what? Don't leave me hanging unnie."

"Hayoon's with him."

Dasom unnie dropped some of my clothes that she was arranging from my wardrobe when she heard that.

"Excuse me?! Wha-what did you say?!"

"Hayoon also went to Paris. She even was on the same flight with him. According to Hyunwoo, Hyungwon sounded so utterly devastated and shaken by the fact that she's there with him in Paris as well."

"But why is she there with him?!"

"Hyunwoo told me that it was her own decision and further more, her dad tasked her to inspect the Paris branch of their hotel."

"And how long would she be there?"

Bora unnie sighed first. "As long as he's there."

It was bad enough for Hyungwon to leave without me being able to prevent it but to hear that Hayoon is also there in Paris was just too much!

"Then I'm pretty sure my father has heard about this."

"That goes without saying. I'm sure His Majesty has."

*sighs* "Where's my mom? I'm going to ask her permission to let the sisters visit my brother."

THE KING'S STUDY

"So his fiancée also went there too?"

"Yes Your Majesty. That is what Song Gunhee sent in his report."

"Anything else?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"And what is it?"

"Your Majesty may recall that a part of the rules governing chae Hyungwon's exile to Paris is that no family member may accompany him or go there to visit him for at least 3 months right?"

"Yes, yes, I know that! Just say whatever it is!"

"Of course sire!" said Mr. Kim. "Apparently, according to Mr. Song's report, Hyungwon's butler and best friend, Son Hyunwoo is apparently, his older brother now."

"What do you mean by 'now'?"

"According to the explanation, Sir. Chae has officially included Hyunwoo into their family's registry. He is now a Chae, not a Son anymore."

"Where is this boy's parents?"

"They have passed away already Your Majesty. They used to work for the Chae family and when they died, the family took him in. Apparently, he developed a close bond with Hyungwon thereby leading him to be come his own personal butler and also, his best friend."