True Love

Chapter 18: The Deal

It's been about two weeks since Jin and I got into that misunderstanding. I've sent him many texts, leave him countless of missed call and I even visited his office, but it seems like he just don't want to see me.

I've spent two weeks with the guys and Charlotte and Areum, but I still feel guilty for everything.

"Shina ah...don't worry, you know Jin, just give him time to cool off."
Charlotte said.

"He looks scary."

"It's all because of that Mark, if he did not.."
Before Areum can finish her sentence, Bambam threw a bottle cap on her forehead and signalled her to be quiet.

"Don't worry Shina, Namjook told me yesterday Jin was still having dinner with them, this means that he is already cool about this matter."
Jackson said.

"Then why don't he come and see me?"
I asked and silence just took over the room.

"It's all my fault...I shouldn't even..."

"Stop blaming yourself."
Charlotte said.

"Hey, why don't you girls go out have some time to yourself? Go shopping or something.'
Jinyoung said.

"Sure, how about you guys?"
Charlotte asked.

"We got things to do."
Jaebum stated.

"I'll come get you after you're done Honey."
Jinyoung said as he planted a kiss on Charlotte's forehead.

"Show off"

Yugyeom said as he rolled his eyes.

"You're just jealous maknae."
Jinyoung said.

Mark's POV

I met the guys at our usual place. We got some beer and just discuss about our matters.

"Seems like things are really too messed up this time."
Youngjae said.

"It's all my fault, everything started from me."
I said.

"I shouldn't had come back, no, I shouldn't had even met her."

"Hyung, you love her, it's not your fault."
Jackson said.

"I am hopeless..."
I said as I covered my head with my arms.

At this point, I really feel like I'm going crazy.

"Why don't you tell her Mark hyung?"
Bambam asked.

"Are you crazy? Don't you know what's the consequences?"
Yugyeom asked.

"Plus, had you forgotten that there's still a Jessica here?"
Youngjae added.

"It all started with her, if she did not appear, Mark hyung and Shina would had still be together and even gotten married now."
Jackson said.

"I kinda agree with BamBam, hyung you should tell Shina."
Jinyoung said.

"Even if it did not turn out as how you expect...at least, Shina can finally get that last piece of puzzle she always have in her mind."

"We are all going to be here for you."

Jaebum placed a hand on my shoulder.

Should I really...tell her? Jinyoung is right...even if it hurt, at least she can finally get over it. I don't mind getting hurt...at least she can be happy.

Shina's POV

It was a great day shopping with Charlotte and Areum, we haven't go out together in a while since everyone had been busy recently. Nothing else is the better than getting to spend a day with your best friends.

"Going out with you two are the best."
Areum stated.

"Better than Jackson?"
Charlotte asked.

"Please know where you stand Charlotte Yin."
Areum replied.

We walked down the path towards Areum's car but then we were stopped when we saw...

"Jessica?"

"Oh hi Shina, it's been a while."
Jessica said.

"Ya...how are you?"
I asked.

"Not so good."
She stated while smiling.

"Do you care for a tea someday?"

"I really wanted to get to know you more to be honest."

I noticed Charlotte and Areum were glaring at Jessica for a while.

"Ummm sure."
I replied.

"Great, then I'll look forward to that."
She said and walked passed us.

To be honest...she sometimes creeps me out...remembering what Mark said...her true colours, I'm yet to find out what does she meant by that.

Jin's POV

I walked around this grand hall greeting people. I feel guilty for treating Shina like that, maybe I really did go too far on her.

As I was in this boring formal party, I came across a familiar figure. She is skinny and her red dress showed her bare waist. Her brown wavy hair flow down to her mid back. She walked towards me proudly and she wore that smile on her face.

"Well, isn't this an old friend of mine."
She said, holding a wine glass.

"It's been some time, how had you been Ms. Koh."
I asked.

"Ms. Koh, aren't you going to say Mrs. Tuan?"
she asked.

"I apologise, I thought you would prefer me to not address you like that."

"Is it because that girlfriend of yours is still clinging around my husband?"
She asked.

"I'm sorry, but it seems like, your husband is the one who is stealing my girlfriend from me."

"Stealing? This is a strong word, use it carefully."
She said as she sipped her red wine.

"I am married, but you're not, I've got what I wanted."
She said.

"I encouraged you to claim her as yours officially soon, or who knows, a bird who stays in her cage might find a way out."

"And who are you to say that?"
I asked.

"As your ex fiancee of course."
She said.

"If it's not me, both of us would had been forced to married each other already."

"But it seems like your marriage isn't happy at all."

"Unlike me, Shina love me."
I said.

"You know...I can destroy that easily."
She said.

"If I tell Shina the truth, do you think she would still love you?"

"But you won't, this means you will loose Mark."

"I have my way."
She said.

"You see Mr. Kim, why don't we work together?"
She asked.

"If you accept my offer, I would make sure Shina stays with you, but if you betray me, wave goodbye to your precious Shina."

"And what's the deal?"
I asked.

"Sell KSJ Group to Koh Group, we shall work together through business and personal."

KSJ...it's my grandfather's everything. He went through everything, went through suffers to make KSJ successful so that my father, so that I can inherit it. Because of that, my grandfather even decided to name the company after me...

But...if I loose KSJ, I can find a chance to get it back...Shina...I've loose her once, and I'm not loosing her second time. If she leave this time, she'll never come back to me anymore.

"So what's on your mind?"
Jessica asked.

"I shall guarantee that your life would still be the same, you are still going to be the CEO, but I can offer you better than that."

She reached her hand out and wait for my response.

I am sorry grandfather...but I choose love over you...

"Deal."