Not Him
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Hyunjin sat down nervously, she felt very anxious. What if Kyuhyun doesn't come? What if the namja chose to run away because he did not dare to appear before his father? What if-
The sound of the bell at the front door immediately blew away all his bad thoughts. Hyunjin walked towards the door, with misgivings she looked at the intercom. The girl immediately breathed a sigh of relief when she saw it was Kyuhyun who was there.
With his hands already sweating coldly, Hyunjin opened the door. He was slightly stunned to see Kyuhyun's appearance looking more formal than usual. But instead of wearing flashy clothes, only a shirt whose arms are rolled up to the elbows, but it can make him look very handsome. For some reason today Hyunjin unceasingly continues to praise the good looks of Kyuhyun – even though only in the heart.
“You're coming?”
“why is your reaction like that? You're not happy?”
Hyunjin shook her head, “where is it possible? come inside! I know it's very cold outside.”
Kyuhyun followed Hyunjin into the house, after handing her a parcel.
“what's he come for, baby?” hyunjin's mother came out of the kitchen, impatient with Kyuhyun's arrival. Hyunjin had already told her parents that Kyuhyun would be coming tonight, and that was welcomed by her mother. The woman even told Hyunjin to shop a lot to cook special dishes for dinner. But Hyunjin's father just nodded when Hyunjin told him that Kyuhyun was coming. He became anxious if his father did not like Kyuhyun later. What if they are not blessed? Do they have to choose to run away and live happily away from their parents?
‘YA! your mind is too far, fool!’ Hyunjin awoke from her strange daydream.
“annyeong ahjumma.” Kyuhyun smiled as he bowed politely. Hyunjin's mother smiled in greeting him.
“oemma.” Hyunjin raised her head towards the mother, gesturing. The woman was still wearing her apron after coming from the kitchen.
“ah, sorry. Oemma is just too happy Kyungjun is coming, oemma is already looking forward to meeting the future son-in-law.”
“name is Kyuhyun, oemma.. not Kyungjun.” Hyunjin was eager to hide her face in the closet. Not because her mother forgot to take off her apron, but the last two words her mother spoke really embarrassed her for Kyuhyun. ‘oemma, why are you talking like that?’
“oh? Haha. sorry, oemma forgot.” Hyunjin's mother laughed, covering her mouth with her hands. “Evening is ready, hurry to the dining table.”
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“so, what's your name?” the middle-aged man looked at Kyuhyun sharply, making Kyuhyun feel a little nervous dealing with him. They only talked to each other after they finished dinner last night.
“Cho Kyuhyun, ahjussi.” Kyuhyun tried to calm down.
“you're still in college or already working?”
“i'm still in college.. in medicine.”.
“oh, so?”
“nde.”
Hyunjin peeked at them from the kitchen, a little anxious to see Kyuhyun who seemed to look nervous with his father.
“what are you doing there Hyunjin-ah? Quickly help oemma wash dishes!” hyunjin's mother who was cleaning the dining table called her fierce. The girl was told to wash the dishes, and even secretly peeked out from behind the wall.
“nde oemma!”
Kyuhyun was still silent, waiting for the man before him to ask another question. He doesn't know what to say if he's not asked. This was the first time he had ever faced his girlfriend's father.
“then what about your parents?”
Kyuhyun paused for a moment, thinking what kind of answer he would give. He couldn't possibly tell his family's problems to Hyunjin's father, at least now wasn't the right time.
“it's been three years that I don't live with them anymore. But as soon as possible I will tell them my relationship with Hyunjin.” Kyuhyun smiled bitterly, will his father still care about his personal life later? Ah, I can't think of that at all.
“Do you really love Hyunjin?” asked the man again, making Kyuhyun move his head towards the man. His gaze looked fierce, since Kyuhyun did not dare to look at him directly.
Kyuhyun nodded his head, “of course. I mean it, I can't just play it.”
“then take good care of it, don't hurt Hyunjin. He may look strong from the outside, but trust me, his heart is very fragile. Ahjussi hope you can love him sincerely.” Lord Choi's gaze turned shady, his lips moved to form a smile.
Kyuhyun smiled back, his face instantly turned bright, “of course, ahjussi.”
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“hei, what did my father say to you?” Hyunjin nudged Kyuhyun's arm, looking very curious. They were in front of the house, Hyunjin drove Kyuhyun home.
“mm.. it's confidential. You can't know.” Kyuhyun smiled mysteriously, making Hyunjin directly punch his arm.
“pelit!”
“appa didn't say anything about me, did he? for example about something bad?” Hyunjin looked at Kyuhyun doubtfully.
“ah, he said that if you like snoring at bedtime, you usually cry if your request is not followed.”
“Yes! lied down! I'm not like that. You're just making up, right?”
“hahaha.” Kyuhyun laughed satisfiedly, “Of course not. Your app says, I have to take good care of you.” Hyunjin pursed her lips, feeling annoyed with Kyuhyun. That guy likes to fuck it up.
“ alright, I go home first.”
Hyunjin nodded, then his eyes were directed at a sports motor parked in front, “You brought the motor?”
“Yes. See you.” Kyuhyun smiled, Hyunjin just nodded.
Kyuhyun's motor drove away from Hyunjin's yard. Hyunjin continued to look at his departure until Kyuhyun was nowhere to be seen again. He smiled happily, it turned out that everything went smoothly more than he expected. It seems like her father agreed with their relationship. In this way, what else could be a hindrance to their relationship? It seems like nothing.
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Kyuhyun had just thrown his body to sleep on the bed, when the sound of the bell on his apartment door rang. Who's the guest that comes in these nights? Really messing with his sleep.
Kyuhyun walked forward. If that person had no business that really mattered, Kyuhyun intended to immediately throw him out later. He opened the door, not seeing who was coming. He really does not want to serve guests at this time, let whoever it is.
“annyeong..” the person outside smiled kindly, raising one hand upwards as a greeting of meeting. Kyuhyun was silent, thinking he would let the man in front of him enter or not. Kyuhyun paused his intention to evict the guest.
“you won't let me keep standing here right?” asked the man in front of him while still smiling, making Kyuhyun immediately realized he had taken too long to respond since he found Hangeng standing in front of his apartment door.
“enter hyung.” Kyuhyun's orders were polite. He made room for Hangeng to enter, then closed the door afterwards. The man immediately sat on the sofa after Kyuhyun invited him.
While waiting for Kyuhyun who was taking drinks in the kitchen, Hangeng spread his gaze around, looking at the contents of the residence that Kyuhyun had lived in for three years. Very simple apartment –even too simple to occupy a child of a rich businessman like Kyuhyun.
“so, you just stopped by. or.“ Kyuhyun immediately shot him with a question as soon as he came to bring him a drink. Hangeng turned her head quickly, finding Kyuhyun already sitting beside her.
“only brings news from your father.” Hangeng said briefly, Kyuhyun just rounded his mouth while nodding small. But on his face was clearly drawn a curious look.
“do you still think your life is much better now?”
Kyuhyun raised his eyebrows next to Hangeng's question, then he kept silent for a moment thinking about his answer. “ roughly so.” Answer while raising his shoulders.
“you know, don't you have a choice? Your life has been decided, even since you were still in your mother's womb.”
Kyuhyun gave a small snort, he knows where Hangeng talks this time. “haven't we discussed this before, hyung?”
“your father already knows, he knows where you are now.” Hangeng stared intensely at Kyuhyun, revealing a sorry look at Kyuhyun.
“ya, I already know. Jino told me.”
“really?” Hangeng suffocated, feeling surprised. Then if you already know, why is Kyuhyun still able to calm down like this?
“he said he was just watching me. Doesn't that mean I come back or not, everything will be the same? he didn't force me to come back.” Kyuhyun took out his argument, looking very confident. But Hangeng immediately shook his head strongly, Kyuhyun was wrong to think his father had given up and declared ‘peace.’ It was precisely the actual action he had just wanted to start.
“He wants you back.”
“how hard you forced me, I will not want.” Kyuhyun said. He was tired of all this. Why can't they listen to his wishes? He did think to return, considering that the company owned by his grandfather who is being led by his father now will be threatened to be taken over by others if he does not return. But what's all that for? he knew his father was an ambitious man, his father would definitely try to keep the company. After all his father had a very strong power there, it could not be that easy to defeat.
Hangeng took her breath slowly, trying to relax herself. Kyuhyun is too relaxed, he does not even take this problem seriously. “ia gives a choice.” Hangeng finally.
“Mwo?” Kyuhyun's forehead shriveled, what else this time?
“you came back and continued his desire to learn to lead the company-“ he looked at Kyuhyun, and the young man immediately clicked while shaking his head. Hangeng should have known clearly it was impossible.
Hangeng continued, “-or remain as you wish, but you must marry Jung Yeoram.”
“MWO?” this time the shock on Kyuhyun's face was completely apparent. His eyes were round big hearing things just now. “does the anonymous think my life is a game?”
“calm down Kyu. I know you won't. But think about it, it's so much better than you continuing to live like this. You live on the run, on the run from the reality of your life, and you don't want to stay like this forever, do you? not to mention many people who want to get rid of you.”
“tapi-“
“think what's best for your life.”
