Once Upon A Spring

CHAPTER 14

*Jong Hyun's POV*

''WHAT? How did that happen?'' Chang Hyun asked curiously.

''I also do not know. You are both on TV right now. Here is the picture of the two of you in the hospital together, as well as you are in the field. It's after our baseball activity,'' I explained to him.

''As far as I remember, only Seong Woon takes our picture and nothing else. But if it's in the hospital, it is a different situation,'' Chang Hyun explained.

No way. So Isn't Seong Woon the only one following Hyeon Sil and Chang Hyun?

Is there someone else?

But who are they? What is their purpose for the two?

Even Yoo Jeong has been included.

''Hello?''

''Chang Hyun, why all of these are happening? Why we had so many problems? After me, Hyeon Sil after her, the both of you now?'' I wondered.

''That's right. Speaking of the issue, have you contacted Yoo Jeong yet? I am worried about her.''

''Bro, I'll take care of her. You will take care of Hyeon Sil first. Maybe later, if it reaches her, she will be more stressed. She might even blame herself for bringing Yoo Jeong into trouble.''

''All right, I'll hang up now. We'll talk later.''

"All right, when I talk to and comfort Yoo Jeong regarding the issue, then let's think about what to do," I said and ended the call.

We are still students but are like parents because of these problems.

I immediately left the house to go to Yoo Jeong's house.

I ran fast because I knew Yoo Jeong needed me.

After going there, I knocked very loudly and called Yoo Jeong.

''What's the matter, Jong Hyun?'' she said after I opened the door.

I immediately entered their house, and we sat on the floor.

''Have you seen it on TV?'' I asked.

''Which one?''

''Looks like you haven't seen it yet. You'd better know it---''

''If what you're saying is the issue between Chang Hyun and me. I already know that. It's not that too big deal.''

What does she mean it is not a big deal? This is not the reaction I expect from her.

''What do you mean, Yoo Jeong? You're dating a taekwondo star. That's also a big issue,'' I explained.

''The important thing is, I'm a non-celebrity. It is good that Hyeon Sil was not affected by the issue.''

"But did you know that Hyeon Sil could be in trouble when she found out about this?"

''We must resolve this immediately as soon as possible. Why don't we just pretend? For sure, everyone knows that now. I plan that Chang Hyun and I will pretend as a couple,'' she replied.

''Are you joking?'' I asked her. '' If so, this is not the right time to joke. We have to settle this as soon as possible.''

''Do I look like I'm kidding? In this situation?'' She brought her face closer to mine and smirked, ''I don't have time there either, Jong Hyun. I just want to protect Hyeon Sil from the issue.''

''My intention is for us to pretend and to appear in public to have a relationship, but in reality, they are still the real couple. My role would be like… a girlfriend in disguise. That way will be better,'' she added.

''This is a selfish act. Don't you know what possible consequences are?'' I asked her aggressively.

''Son Chang Hyun will be pressured to answer questions when it comes to the public because he doesn't know anything about you. He didn’t know what he was going to answer to the media. How about Hyeon Sil? Do you know how Hyeon Sil would feel when you do that?''

''Hyeon Sil will be stuck between the two of you. She will be confused by what will happen. It hurts her to be unreal and unofficial with her boyfriend in public. They can't hold hands outdoors. There is a limit to their actions and meetings. Do you understand?'' I added.

I can also clearly see Yoo Jeong's concern. I know she wants to help too. But many things can happen when they pretend.

We have no choice.

But to release the truth that she is not in a relationship with Chang Hyun.

''Seems like it was for my purely selfish intention. You're right. We have to fix it.'' She replied with a smile.

Yoo Jeong...

Yoo Jeong and I decided to go to Chang Hyun’s house but caught up in the afternoon before getting here.

It's good that Chang Hyun's mother knows me, so she let us in right away. We waited for him for an hour because he was in the hospital and he would take care of Hyeon Sil.

Until now, they still don't know their relationship with Hyeon Sil.

As we sat, she looked down at Yoo Jeong. She seems to have become familiar with her.

She handed us coffee and a cake while waiting.

"Are you really my son's girlfriend?" she asked Yoo Jeong seriously.

I choked as well as Yoo Jeong.

''No. I'm just his friend. We were just together at that time,'' she explained modestly.

''That's right,'' to convince her that she wasn't Chang Hyun’s girlfriend.

''Really? You seem fit to be a real couple,'' said that whole deep voice.

I was immediately frightened and nervous at that voice. It is very familiar.

Chang Hyun's father is here.

Yoo Jeong and I stood up to bow to him.

''Looks like you really seem a real couple? If you're friends, you can be more than that, right?'' He asked seriously.

''We're just friends. We think and see of each other only as a friend. So we are really not a couple,'' Yoo Jeong emphasized.

''Is that so? What a crap. My son is a rich man. He’s also a good athlete and handsome. If he is the one you can marry, you will have many connections in this country,'' he replied.

I saw Chang Hyun's mother pinching her husband's arm secretly.

Chang Hyun's daddy convinces Yoo Jeong to be with his son.

''It's not possible except for a friend. We look at each other as friends, and our life status is average. We are not rich, so I am not into your standard.''

''What do you think of us? Parents from dramas? I heard you are a 100% academic scholar. So, you are smart. If you are married to my son, I will have a great heir who will follow in my footsteps as CEO of our company.''

Yoo Jeong and I looked at each other.

There is really an awkward atmosphere. Even Chang Hyun’s mother also feels awkward.

''I'm going to cook dinner. I'll take care of the kitchen first,'' Chang Hyun's mom said while leaving from where she was sitting.

''I'm going to get dressed too. If you're waiting for Chang Hyun, I’m pretty sure he’s on his way home,'' he told us with a smile.

We took a deep breath when Chang Hyun's parents disappeared in front of us.

It was as if we had a hot seat there.

A few minutes later, Chang Hyun suddenly arrived.

''Chang Hyun!'' I called him.

''Why are you here? Come on, let’s go to my room!''

We immediately went up.

We locked the door and just got to Chang Hyun's room.

It's too big. It is as big as the apartment of foreigners in the provinces.

Also, the furnishings were organized, and the design of their house was minimally black and white.

Yoo Jeong was also amazed at the beauty of Chang Hyun's room.

What else can you expect from the son of the CEO of a top company in the country today?

We immediately sat down on her sofa, and we started talking.

"While waiting for me, how did my parents treat you?" Chang Hyun asked.

''It is fine---''

''What are you talking about, Jong Hyun? Tell the truth. It seems like a while ago he was forcing us to be a real-life couple even if it is impossible!'' she replied cantankerously.

''Is that so? I am sorry about that. Because that's really how they are,'' Chang Hyun replied.

''Don't they already know about you and Hyeon Sil?'' Yoo Jeong suddenly asked.

I immediately covered her mouth.

Chang Hyun smiled a little, ''No. They didn’t. My parents didn't like her. They don’t want me to be involved in show business and public life. That's just the reason. Knowing that she's a top star today, my family also doesn't want to be involved in any issue of Hyeon Sil.''

He suddenly said that to Yoo Jeong even though he knew that we should just keep it a secret.

It looks like he has a lot of trust in Yoo Jeong already.

''Are you sure that's the reason? It's weird,'' Yoo Jeong replied.

"Anyways, what's your plan?" I whispered to change the topic.

''Hyeon Sil found out what happened. We talked about sending a letter to the media to announce that we are not really in a relationship,'' Chang Hyun explained immediately.

''Is that so? It looks like we have nothing else to talk about. We must make a letter immediately. Just ask your relatives who are connected to newspapers, radio, and TV companies for tomorrow as well. The issue will disappear,'' I said.

''Alright,'' Yoo Jeong said.

We were shocked when someone suddenly shouted, "Chang Hyun, go downstairs with your friends. Your dinner was prepared already!" his mom's voice.

"Okay, Mom!" Chang Hyun shouted. ''Guys, don't go down first. We will go together. I'll just get dressed first.''

Yoo Jeong and I stood together. Yoo Jeong looks around at the things, and Chang Hyun is still getting dressed.

*Yoo Jeong's POV*

IMMEDIATELY I got up from where I was sitting…

I walk around Chang Hyun's house. I'm just amazed at the size of his room. It's even bigger than ahjumma's house and future Chang Hyun's house in Busan.

In an unexpected turn of events, I collided with his vase.

I suddenly picked it up when suddenly someone took my hand, '' Don't touch it, you'll be hurt..''

I suddenly raised my head and saw Chang Hyun staring at me...

While naked...