Chapter 4

Mr. Arrogant

Eun-Hee goes near her husband and takes him with her. Mrs. Young gives Soon-Ja a disgusted look and goes to her room as well.

Meanwhile, Soon-Ja sighs and sits on the couch, not knowing what will happen to her after that. The negative thoughts home in her mind as a fear visible on her face. She is continuously tapping her foot on the ground.

Jung-Won is staring at his wife, trying to figure out what is going on here.

“What happened to you, Eun-Hee? Why are you so nervous around me?” Jung-Won asks her and holds her hand In his big ones.

She sighs and hugs him immediately, making him hug her, too.

“Tell me what happened?” Jung-Won asks her once again politely, not wanting her scared of him.

“Promise you will agree with me,” she says while sobbing.

Jung-Won breaks the hug, his heart clench as he sees his wife’s tears. He strokes her hair behind her ears and smiles a little.

“I promise whatever you want, I will do it.”

His words make her sigh in relief. She smiles and continues telling him about Soon-Ja.

After telling him everything about Soon-Ja, Eun-Hee sighs. Jung-Won does not utter a single word, which is making Eun-Hee gulp. He sighs and looks away, not wanting her to look into his eyes.

“Eun-Hee, I don’t want her to live here. As you know, we can’t trust strangers. One more thing, you don’t know her. What if she was lying to you?” he says, which makes sense. After all, he is a famous businessman, he will think practically.

Eun-Hee shakes her head in disagreement. “I trust her, Jung-Won. She is a nice girl. She has been through a lot. I just want to live here because she doesn’t have a home. We will help her study and we will marry her to a good man like you,” Eun-Hee says and hugs him, making him giggle.

After that, they go down to the hall and Eun-Hee sits beside Soon-Ja, who is sleeping peacefully on the sofa. Eun-Hee chuckles as she thinks about Jung-Won.

“Jung-Won?”

He hums in a reply.

“Do you remember when you were her age, you used to sleep like her?” she says and giggles.

Jung-Won shifts his attention to Soon-Ja’s sleeping figure and smiles. “Maybe, I don’t remember.” Jung-Won feels embraced.

“Yes, you were. You were always sleeping with an open mouth and snoring loudly.” Eun-Hee laughs, and Jung-Won rolls his eyes in annoyance.

“Aww, my baby is angry.” Eun-Hee makes fun of him by making Jung-Won go near her. She gulps as he pulls her closer

“Now make fun of me, baby,” he says seductively.

Her face turns red, and she gazes down on the floor. Jung-Won chuckles and takes her in his arms and goes to their shared room.

***

In the morning, Soon-Ja stretches her arms as she wakes up. She opens her eyes and glances all over the hall. Soon-Ja stands up and starts searching for the restroom. She smiles as she sees a maid working near the stairs.

“Um, can you tell me where the restroom is?” she asks her and the maid gives her a weird look. Soon-Ja smiles brightly, making her nod. The maid signs her where the restroom is. She nods and rushes there.

***

Eun-Hee looks at the mirrors as she is done. Jung-Won is fighting with his tie. She chuckles and steps near him. Jung-Won pouts and hands her the tie.

“When will you grow up?” she asks and Jung-Won shakes his head before saying.

“Never, when you are with me. Why do I need to grow up?”

She smiles and kisses his cheek. “So cheesy, but I like it,” she states, making him giggle.

They head down to the dining area for breakfast.

Eun-Hee goes to the kitchen. “Where is Soon-Ja?” she asks the maids, and she shakes her head.

Eun-Hee comes out of the kitchen and her eyes widen as she sees Soon-Ja in a big hoodie.

“I am sorry, Mrs. Geun. I was in the restroom and I mistakenly broke the shower. M-my dress got wet. There was nothing to wear, so I took this from the basket and wore it,” Soon-Ja says in one breath and Eun-Hee’s eyes soften.

“It is okay, Soon-Ja. I will buy some dresses for you as well,” Eun-Hee says Soon-Ja’s eyes lit up with happiness.

They come to the dining room where Jung-Won and Mrs. Young are waiting for Eun-Hee. Jung-Won’s eyes land on Soon-Ja, who is wearing his hoodie, which he likes on Eun-Hee. He becomes angry and his hands turn into fists. Jung-Won slams his hand on the table, making everyone around him flinch.

“Who the hell are you to wear my wife’s hoodie?! Who the fuck give you this?!” He burst out making Soon-Ja’s eyes yearning up.

“I-I am s-sorry, Mr. Geun. I was in the restroom and mistakenly broke the shower. T-there was nothing to wear as my dress was wet. So I took it and wore it. I didn’t know it was yours,” she says and immediately runs out of there.

Soon-Ja heaves a deep breath as she enters the lawn

“H-he is so rude and arrogant,” she says and sits on the bench inhaling fresh air.

Eun-Hee goes close to Jung-Won and holds his hand. She smiles and pats his hand.

“You know, you’re overreacting, Jung-Won. You yelled at her without even thinking twice,” she says and looks down.

“Eun-Hee, you are his wife, not her. You bring her here without thinking that it will affect your relationship with Jung-Won,” Mrs. Young says and leaves the dining area.

“I am sorry, Eun-Hee, but you know I like that hoodie on you. No one can take your place and your things in this house,” he says while gazing down at his hand.

She smiles and hugs him, making him wrap his arms around her body.

***

Eun-Hee sits next to Soon-Ja. She glances at her and smiles. “Soon-Ja, come inside and have breakfast.”

Soon-Ja lets out a sad chuckle and glances at Eun-Hee.

“Why do Mr. Geun and Mrs. Young hate me?” She says a tear falls on her cheek.

Eun-Hee sighs and hugs her. “No one hates you Soon-Ja. It is just a situation where you have to be strong.” Eun-Hee tries to motivate her and it affects her.

After having breakfast, Eun-Hee gives Soon-Ja one of her dresses to wear because they are going shopping. She smiles at Eun-Hee and happily wears the dress. A full one-piece dress in sky blue color, simple yet elegant. Soon-Ja comes out to the restroom after dressing up. Eun-Hee smiles and signs her to sit on the dressing table seat. Eun-Hee did her light make-up.

“You are ready to go, Soon-Ja.” They both giggle and step out of the room.

***

Eun-Hee holds Jung-Won’s arms and his eyes fix on Soon-Ja. He clears his throat and smiles at Eun-Hee.

“Let’s go,” Jung-Won says and goes out. Eun-Hee and Soon-Ja follow him.

Soon-Ja, Eun-Hee, and Jung-Won enter the mall. Soon-Ja’s eyes widen as she sees a big mall for the first time in her life. Her lips cover with a huge bright smile. Eun-Hee giggles as she sees Soon-Ja’s eyes, which are shining like stars. Jun-Won feels happy to see her smiling, but maintains his haughty look. Soon-Ja takes Eun-Hee’s hand and makes her walk with her. Jung-Won shakes at Soon-Ja’s child behavior and follows them. They visit every single shop in the mall and buy everything which Soon-Ja wants. Soon-Ja stops as her gaze lands on the ice cream shop. She furiously runs to the shop, making them sigh. They follow her.

“I wanna eat ice cream.” She shows Eun-Hee her puppy eyes, which makes Jung-Won sigh and pay for the ice cream.

She immediately takes her ice cream and looks around any place to sit. Jun-Won gives Eun-Hee a look. She smiles and pats his head, making him blush.

“Soon-Ja, let’s go to the park after shopping,” Eun-Hee says and Soon-Ja nods in agreement.

After shopping, they go to the park which is near their house. Soon-Ja steps out of the car and enters the main gate, leaving them behind.

“What are we for her?” Jung-Won says and shakes his head before heading in.

Jung-Won gazes everywhere to find a crazy girl who is getting on his nerves now. His gaze lands on a girl, her back facing him, she is playing with kids near the fountain. A small smile appears on his lips as she flips her hair in annoyance. Eun-Hee joins him and wraps her arm around his arm.

“She is an innocent soul,” she says and catches Jung-Won’s attention.

“Not more than you, my love.”

His words make her blush. She looks down and smiles.

“Let’s have a baby,” Jung-Won says out of the blue, making her eyes widen.

“W-what?” she stutters and Jung-Won laughs at her face.

“You are so cute. I can wait for this,” he says and kisses her head.

Soon-Ja comes near them and smiles. “Can we go home? I am tired now,” she says while yawning.

Eun-Hee smiles and nods her head.

***

Dr. Haneul clenches his jaw as he sees them in the park. He is feeling hurt. His eyes turn red because of anger.

“Eun-Hee, you can’t be happy without me,” he says as a tear falls on his cheek.