Dark Princess

Not a Trivial Thing

“But all that papa mama you said was true daddy. Your figure is too big for someone like me. They don't even know who I am or what my background is. Can you imagine how they would react if they finally found out? Until when can we cover everything that ever happened to me?”

“Honey... It's all pointless. My name might be big. But I'm still me. Earnest Lee's. An ordinary man who wants to have the woman he loves. It has nothing to do with my big name or not. Listen to me, everything's gonna be fine. I'll talk to them well. Trust me, they'll understand and agree, we'll be here soon to propose. Okay?” His eyes pusingly looked into my eyes, on the whole of his face was only written doubtfully.

“Jade, answer me dear... Okay?”

“OK daddy. I trust you.” Finally he replied as I wanted though that face implied that it was not the answer he wanted. I hugged him for the last time. Then she stepped towards the waiting room for boarding along with mom and dad Kim.

I was too busy with my own business and about Jade. I forgot where I came from. It was the effect of being separated from my parents for too long. Since I was a teenager, I was used to being preoccupied with various activities and achievement competitions until I finally left for Korea to pursue my dream as a singer. I wasn't even 15 at the time. My mom and dad trust me completely. They support morally and materially, there's never a single day they don't ask me if I'm okay and get everything I need. Because the busyness is very dense, because over time my career is getting uphill, we are getting harder to meet. I rarely get together with a large family. They always send photos or videos every time they gather for Christmas, new year, birthday, and more. But that's all. Maybe that's the way, I forgot, that my family has very strong traditions and customs of the east. I admit, I am guilty.

I went home to my mom and dad. A house I left a long time ago and rarely visit. And after visiting, I brought my future wife. I just realized how disrespectful I am.

I went inside the house and found my mom and dad still sitting in the living room. The dishware and cup for tea are still on the table. They must be waiting for me to come home.

“Pa, ma...” I greet them, who simultaneously turn towards me.

“Sit...” Papa's orders. I took a seat opposite the two of them.

“Earnest, from the beginning to the end of the meeting, all wrong. Are you putting your fault where?” Papa to the point asked and looked at me sharply. I was silent for a moment. Which mistake do you mean? Because there is so much wrong.

“I very rarely visit here see mama and papa, and suddenly come for something I want. Not thinking about whether mom and dad are happy or not.” That's papa. He's waiting for me. Not answering at all, just looking at me. And mama must have followed her style.

“And perhaps papa and mama's intention was, I brought someone you didn't expect, as you expected. But this one I disagree pa, ma. I love Jade. I don't care if he's big or not. I see her as a woman I love. And we love each other. Isn't that enough to step into the marriage ladder?” This time, I looked at them, a little challenging. Anyway, I don't accept if that's the reason they're asking not to approve of our marriage. Mom and Dad looked at each other meaningfully.

“Good. You realize your mistake of never visiting here. Earnest Corps headquarters is in Singapore, but it has no intention of visiting and gathering with Lee's extended family. Looks like you're too preoccupied with your personal needs. Are you not aware? You're my only son, father and mother. The only grandson of Lee's extended family. You should have grown up and become the center of this family. Well, suddenly came up with a sudden to talk about a very important thing but act as if it is not important.” Mama started with her lecture.

“But this is important ma. Precisely because this was important to me then we came quickly. Don't look at it from the way..”.

“This is your wedding Earnest! Do you remember who you are? The only grandson who will be heir to the company your grandfather and father have built. And you are a public figure. Many people make you a role model. You should continue that legacy by carefully choosing a wife who will give birth to your offspring.”.

“I will continue my duties ma. No one stopped. And I chose Jade to be the wife and mother of my children. I can choose what I want for my life dong ma...” I'm clear.

“You've always been so Earnest. And we never forbid. From childhood, you always do whatever you want with your life. School, games, all sorts of courses and tutoring, all kinds of achievements you want until you finally leave for Korea. It's all your choice. My mom and dad never drove you to do anything you wanted. But this one, it can't. You're about to enter a very important life. That can only happen once in a lifetime. Throw away the mind of Gonta changing boyfriend or wife as much happens in your work environment..” I was stunned. Indeed, I was always allowed to do whatever I wanted with my life. Marriage is also about my life. What difference?

“The wedding is there to unite two families. Make both sides bigger and stronger. And all these conditions will bind you in an eternal relationship that will not be timeless, even though there may be times when you no longer feel love. The love that you think is there for that girl right now, may be gone in a few years. After that, what will keep you loyal? Have you thought?”

“Ma. We love each other. Our relationship is not corn-time. We had some difficult moments and we defended. No matter how many years we will still continue to love each other and it is impossible to part. I love him ma. If it wasn't for her, I might not have thought of getting married.”.