At the Kim family house, So mi stormed through the front door, she was seething with anger. Her eyes filled with frustration and sadness as she slammed the door shut behind her, the sound echoing through the hallway. She kicked off her high heels with a force that sent them flying across the floor, she slipped into her fluffy slippers, her feet pounding the floor as she marched into the living room. She broke down on sighting her parents
"Mum, dad!"She called out, her voice trembling with indignation. Her parents, seated on the couch, looked up at her with concern written all over their faces
"So mi, what's wrong? her mother asked, but somi didn't answer she was still crying.
"What is it so mi, stop crying and tell me what the problem is" her mum said trying to persuade her
"Soo hyun and I were supposed to meet up at the department store today so we could shop for my birthday dress ahead of the preparation for my birthday party this weekend but he didn't show up. He said he was busy and didn't have the time to pick up dresses with a woman." So mi explained still crying.
"Did you call him?, what of his mum?, did you call her?" her dad asked trying to calm her down
"Yes dad I called his mum and he told her the same thing, that he was at a company dinner"
"It's ok dear, stop crying, maybe he was actually really busy" her mum said enveloping her in a warm hug
"Yes, that isn't enough reason for you to be so upset, it's not that serious"
"Dad it's really serious cause he never has time for me and we are supposed to get engaged in two months time" So mi in disbelief as she couldn't believe her ears.
"Well you are the one that insisted on getting married to him, if he wants you guys to remain friends why don't you reconsider, he is not exactly interested in you" her dad was getting tired of seeing her cry over little issues because of Soo hyun
"Honey, I can't believe you are saying this, she loves him and that is all that matters, you shouldn't discourage her"
"Well if she really wants to get married to him by force she should try to understand things. But I will call his dad, he still shouldn't let my princess cry right?"
"Thanks dad" so mi said smiling.
So mi's parents adore her because she is their only child whom they had after six years of their marriage. She had been given everything she wanted from a young age. They always did everything she wanted so when she said she had fallen in love with Soo hyun her parents weren't against it.
She attended one of the prestigious private high schools in south Korea. She then graduated from an arts university in the united states . She decided she wanted to get married to Soo hyun after her arrival from the united states. She had known Soo hyun since childhood though he was two years older than her. They know each other thanks to their parents close friendship . They would often meet at family gatherings, and social events. Despite their familiarity with each other, they have never been particularly close because Soo hyun didn't like her bratty and rude nature.
As they grew older, So mi developed feelings for Soo hyun, but he never seemed to notice her in the same way. Soo hyun on the other didn't really have time to date. He saw her as merely an acquaintance of his. So she was really happy when Soo hyun's parents agreed to the marriage between them, but her hope was dashed when he said he wasn't interested, but his parents still went on with the engagement anyway.
Somi's dad called Soo hyun's dad, his voice laced with a hint irritation
"Hello, mo tak what's wrong with Soo hyun?, he stood So mi up again today. She came home crying "
""I'm sorry to hear that Soo hyun missed the meeting, but isn't this supposed to be between So mi and Soo hyun, we don't need to intervene in such trivial matters. They should Learn to settle such things among themselves, don't you think?"
"Well anyway you know why they are getting married, I agreed to back you up if they get married, if it doesn't work out you know that deal will be off right?"
"Yes don't worry about it, anyways I will talk to him. You don't have to worry"
"See that he does not repeat this, and he should start taking So mi's feelings into account"
"Ok"
The conversation ended with an unspoken tension between the two dad's, each aware of the other's displeasure.
"So mi, don't worry about it, his dad will talk to him" Her dad said trying to reassure her
"Ok, thanks dad"
At Jung Soo hyun's family house, Mr Jung Mo tak, (Soo hyun's dad) was quite angry with Soo hyun because of the constant complaints he kept receiving from So mi's family because of Soo hyun.He decided to invite Soo hyun over.
"Honey who was that?, you look angry" Mrs chu mae ok (Soo hyun's mum) asked looking concerned
"It was So mi's dad, he said Soo hyun stood So mi up again"
"Oh, she called me complaining about that earlier"
"Really?, what did you say?"
"I called Soo hyun and he said he was at a company dinner"
"Am going to invite him over, we can't get on the bad side of the chief prosecutor" he said as he dialed Soo hyun's number
"Hello, Soo hyun I need you to come over now"
"At this time, it's past nine o clock already"
"Just come"
"Ok sir" Soo hyun could tell that something was up with his dad's tone, so he hurriedly told the driver to change routes to his parents house.
After about 20 minutes, Soo hyun arrived at his family house, he was greeted warmly by the staff and he responded equally. He saw his parents in the living room and made his way to them, greeted them and sat opposite them
"How are you doing mum and dad" he said as he sat down
"Yeah son, how are you?, you haven't come in a while" His mum said smiling
"Am fine mum, I've been busy lately. How are you two doing?"
"We are both fine son"
"Ok, So dad, why did you want to see me this late?"
"Why didn't you go meet So mi as you two had planned today?, she called your mum to complain and her dad also called me to say the same thing"
"Hmm, Dad, is that seriously the reason why you made me come here this late" Soo hyun asked as his eyes widened with disbelief, he couldn't believe his ears
"What do you mean?, don't you think this a serious issue"
"Dad, I am a busy man"
"I told you to forget everything you had to do today and go on that date with her"
"Then that means I should go to work and meet a truckload of work tomorrow right?, Dad, I don't care about her enough to do that, besides I made it clear to her that I won't be able to make it today"
"What do you mean you don't care about her enough to do that?# his mum asked
"Mum I have made it clear that I am not interested in her, I don't want to get married to her but you and dad want to force me to get married to her, If anything she is making you two force me into marriage so I don't think she has the right to complain about how I treat her, don't you think?"
"What exactly is it you don't like about her anyway?, she is beautiful, she is well educated, she is from a well to do family, and she is self employed, so what don't you like about her?" his mum was starting to feel frustrated
"I don't want to talk about it mum, but look how she is behaving now even before we are married, she is too suffocating mum. I just don't like her that way"
"Listen Soo hyun, you shouldn't ruin things for us, are you trying to get us on the bad side of the chief prosecutor? We have known each other for years you shouldn't ruin things for us"
"Do you even care about how I feel? I said I don't have feelings for her"
"It's not like you have someone you are even interested in, or do you?"
"Yes, am in love with someone now" Soo hyun had already finished the sentence before he realized what he just said. His parents exchanged glances and asked the same question at the same time
"What did you just say?"