'The Florist' / / SEUNGJIN

XVIII

For the last couple of days, Seungmin and Hyunjin didn't really hang out, because Hyunjin was busy with homework and mostly school. It was already so tiring, even if it was only the second week of school.

Hyunjin had talked with his mom more and decided what to do about Misook and her parents. Seungmin had put flyers for hiring in the flower shop. And he had actually found someone! Her name is Sana, she's actually from Japan and had just moved to Korea, and was looking for a job.

She started her first day on Thursday. Her and Seungmin really got along. She used to work at a flower shop back in Japan so she's experienced.

For Hyunjin, this week has been very tiring, he couldn't wait for it to be done. Teachers keep stressing them out with the final exams they will have in the summer, even though it was autumn! And besides the stress at school, he also has private lessons twice a week.

Today, it was Friday. Hyunjin had a plan that he really hoped it will work out. If not, he's done.
Misook was going out with her friends today right after she will be finishing school. Hyunjin will go to her house and talk personally with her dad. Of course, he had all the speech already prepared that had lots of lies in it but everything just to get rid of Misook.

As the bell rang and he exited the school building, he headed right towards her house. When he arrived at the big mansion, his breath started getting tighter as he began feeling nervous, remembering how intimidating Mr. Won is.

He took a big breath and rang the doorbell. Of course, their butler opened the door, he didn't even expect to be Mrs. or Mr. Won.

"Miss Misook's not home, I'm sorry." He said and then tried to close the door.

"Actually" Hyunjin spoke, stopping the butler from closing the door. "I am here to talk to Mr. Won."

The butler made a weird face then responded unsure "Please wait on the hall."

Hyunjin entered, waiting in the same hall as last time. He practiced his speech in his mind, not wanting to do anything wrong.

The butler came again "Come after me." He said.

Hyunjin followed quietly behind the butler that was walking him around that big mansion until they arrived at a specific room. It was probably Mr. Won's office.

The butler signaled him to enter. Hyunjin put his hand on the doorknob and entered the room, nervously, being met with a big man, wearing a suit and a pair of glasses, sitting at his desk looking through some papers.

As he heard the door opening, he turned his view to Hyunjin. His intimidating face suddenly turned into a smile as he told Hyunjin to come in. He was kind of surprised honestly, he's never seen Mr. Won like... Happy.

"Not gonna lie, when Jongmin told me Misook's boyfriend wanted to see me, I was kind of excited." He laughed. "Come in son, sit." He said, pointing to a chair.

Hyunjin smiled and sit down, awkwardly.

"So... What did you want to talk about with me?" The man asked.

"Honestly Mr., I wanted to talk about Misook, and my future with her."

"Okay," He said interested "Go on."

"The thing is that... As I think you may know, I really focus on my studies and I really want to have a bright future." He started "After I graduate, I want to get in a good college and start a business that will hopefully develop as time passes by."

Mr. Won nodded his head, listening to him carefully.

"But to do that," Hyunjin continued "I need to focus on my studies and get a high grade on my final exams this year, as you know, it's my last year of high school."

"Okay..." Mr. Won said confused.

"And as you know, I'm in a relationship with your daughter for years already." Hyunjin faked a smile "And I am honestly very happy with her and I really hope the feeling is mutual. I always treat her right and try to make her the happiest person alive, since I love her." Hyunjin suddenly looked down "But I learned that sometimes, you need to focus on yourself first."

He sighed "So I came here today to apologize because I will have to break up with Misook... Sadly, I can't make her happy as I wish I would while focusing hard on school and my future. And I decided now is the time to do it, until it's too late." Hyunjin looked up again "I don't want her to suffer, I really don't. This is the last thing I'd want on Earth. I want her to be happy... And since I can't make her happy enough... I know somebody else in this world will, and I don't want to block her from being happy."

He sighed again "I tried to tell her this personally... But I just couldn't have the power to... I don't want to hurt her feelings... I really hope you understand me Mr."

Mr. Won nodded his head and leaned on his back. "I do understand you, son. There's no problem... I get you." He said, "I'll talk with Misook, but I think you should too." He smiled "I really look forward to your future plans, who knows, maybe one day we'll collaborate." He laughed and stood up.

Hyunjin smiled and stood up as well, shaking Mr. Won's hand.

"Don't worry, okay? Misook isn't that weak, she's a strong girl. She'll understand... Maybe not now, but she will." He smiled.

"Thank you, Mr. Won." Hyunjin smiled "I'll go now, I have lots of homework and projects to do for Monday. It was a pleasure talking with you, thank you again."

"No problem son, hoping we will communicate as well in the future." Mr. Won said, opening the door.

"I'll be honored." Hyunjin smiled, then left, being accompanied by the butler until the exit.

He left the mansion and smiled brightly. After he completely exited the neighborhood, he started punching the air, excitedly.

As he was walking home, a car stopped right beside him, and in it, it was just the person he wanted to see the most.

"Want me to drive you somewhere?" The person from the car said, opening the door.

Hyunjin smiled "Sure," He said then entered.

"Where to?"

Hyunjin sighed, still smiling, closing his eyes "Just... Anywhere."