ANOTHER START

14

"Sofia unnie, what are you doing here? Namjoo asks in shock. She didn't expect Sofia.

Mrs. Julia just talks about her yesterday and now she's here.

"Yes. Why? You don't miss me or you don't want me to come?" Sofia asks trying to sound hurt.

Namjoo shook her head no and said "No...no...no. I don't mean it like that. Come in unnie."

Namjoo open the door wider for her.

"Aunty joojoo." Sofia kids greet her with their happy voice.

Namjoo kneels down and hugs all of them tightly.

"I miss you so much kiddos." Namjoo said and kiss all 3 of them on their cheek.

"We miss you to Aunty Joojoo." The Sofia elder son, Nathan said.

"Come on now. Jun Hyuk will be so happy to see all of you."Namjoo said and they all walk to the living room where Jun Hyuk was playing with his toys with Noah, Sofia's younger son who is the same age as Jun Hyuk.

Once all of them are sited in the living room. Namjoo asks Sofia the real reason what brings her hear.

Sofia smile at Namjoo knowing that Namjoo knows her really well.

"There is a reason why I'm here. But I don't think it's right to talk about it here. Maybe we can talk at the balcony with your delicious cup of coffee."

Namjoo chuckle and nod her head saying that she can wait at the balcony while she go and make some coffee for them and cold cocoa for the kids.

Once she's done, Namjoo places a tray of cookies and cold cocoa and bring hers and Sofia's mug outside where Sofia was waiting for her.

"It's so peaceful out here. The view is nice too." Sofia utter.

"Yes, it is. This is like my short getaway. Whenever I am stress with work or tired with it, I will come here and have a cup of coffee."

"It is a good place for a stress release. Come Namjoo lets sit and talk."

Namjoo and Sofia take a sit on the chair that was placed there on the balcony.

"So tell me about this guy that Mama Julia is telling about to me."

Namjoo turns to look at Sofia in shock. Now she knows why Sofia is here. Mrs. Julia must have said everything about it."

"It's nothing Sofia Unnie. There is nothing to talk about."

"Are you sure Namjoo? Because by what Mama Julia had said it wasn't anything that not to talk about. It was more like there is everything to talk about. He even confess to you I heard."

"He doesn't know what he is saying."

"I don't think so. After knowing you have a son, he still kisses you and confesses. He loves you truly. Because that is how I and Xavier were."

"Sofia Unnie lets stop talking about this."

"No Namjoo. Mama Julia told me who that guy is. He is your boss. And I know how good your boss is. Do Kyungsoo is one of Xavier's client brothers. We have met him twice if I'm not mistaken. He's so gentleman and lovely guy. Then what is the problem Namjoo? I know there is more to this."

Namjoo just keep being quiet and look at the view.

Sofia holds Namjoo's shoulder and ask "What is it namjoo? There must be something that is holding you from giving a second chance in love. And there must be a reason behind these tears."

Standing up, Sofia walk in front of Namjoo and kneel down taking Namjoo's hand in hers.

"Namjoo it's not a sin to fall in love again. Not everyone deserve a second chance in love. Not everyone get second chance in love. Especially cases like us. I'm so grateful to God for giving me this second chance. For bringing Xavier in my life. I was scared to Namjoo. I was so scared that what if he just love me. Not Nathan. There was what if Namjoo. But I still put everything aside and take the love he give me. And look at how happy I am now."

"But I can even if I want, Sofia unnie."

"Why? Tell me why?"

"Because..."

Sofia keep on looking at namjoo's face waiting for her answer.

"What is it, Namjoo?"

"Kyungsoo is... he is Taehyun's cousin."

"What?"

"Yup. He is Taehyun's cousin."

"So then what is the problem Namjoo. If you remember, I married my own ex-fiance's brother. Xavier is Xander's brother. Then what is the problem?"

"He don't know that I was the woman who almost married Taehyun. He don't know that Jun Hyuk is Taehyun son, unnie. And his own aunty hate me. You were lucky that Xavier know that Nathan is his nephew. Kyungsoo don't know that Jun Hyuk is his own nephew. Even if I want to take a leap and open my heart fall in love again. He is not the one. If he know who I really and if he know who Jun Hyuk is he will be heartbroken and I will be heartbroken again."

Now Sofia understands why. There is a different story between Namjoo's and hers.

True that Xavier know who she was. True that Xavier's mom or aunty love her and was so angry when Xander ran away. True that Xavier know who's son Nathan is. But Namjoo. Kyungsoo doesn't know who she really is. He doesn't know that the reason behind Namjoo's marriage that didn't take place is his own aunty and he doesn't know that Jun Hyuk is his own nephew.

Sofia elope Namjoo in her arm and hug her tightly letting Namjoo cry.

"I would like to take a leap, unnie. I want to know how it is to be in love again. But Kyungsoo is not the right guy. He is just too perfect. To perfect like Taehyun. Look what happen to me at last. He broke my heart. He left me at the altar after humiliating me in front of all the guests that I don't even know hwo there are. His mother calls me a gold digger in front of the guest. If I and Kyungsoo relation really happen, then what Taehyun's mom said will be true? Then what will they say? Or I didn't get taehyun so now she's aiming for his cousin who is way richer than Taehyun. My heart had enough with all the hurt unnie. It can't be hurt anymore. If it does, I will be broken beyond repair."

"I understand Namjoo. I know."

Pulling Namjoo out from the hug she cups her face and said "But try to take a leap. Maybe you can keep it secret. Try to know him. Love him. He might turn out different from Taehyun. When the time comes, tell him the truth. Or maybe when the truth comes out, he will accept Jun Hyuk just like his and he won't bother if Jun Hyuk is Taehyun's son."

Namjoo looks at Sofia in shock.

"You want me to lie to him."

"No Namjoo. Not lie. I don't tell you to lie. I just tell you to try to be with him. When the right time comes, tell him who Jun Hyuk is. If he tells you to leave, then leave and come to me. I and Xavier will help you. Being in love and loving somebody need to be risky. So take the risk and fall in love again Namjoo. It is a beautiful thing. If not you wouldn't love Jun Hyuk like how you love him now."

Namjoo nods her head agree. But deep down in her heart, she still has a doubt in this situation.

"I'll think about it," Namjoo said.

"Good. Thinking about it is a good step." Sofia said smiling at her while helping her whipping Namjoo's tears.

Sofia was about to say something but was held to by Nicholas, Sofia's second son.

"Momma, I want to pee."

Sofia chuckle and said. "Okay. I'm coming."

Sofia stands up and walks inside the house.

Namjoo took all the mug and went inside to.

When Sofia needs to leave, they all hug each other and even promise to meet again.

Sofia hug Namjoo tightly and whisper. "Think about it properly. There is no harm in being happy and take a leap."

Namjoo nods her head once the break the hug. Saying bye for the last time, Sofia and her kids walk away.