-Am I the most important thing?
-You are more important than any restaurant, any human being, sometimes I say more things to you than to Chae, whom I've known for years. Do you know how bad I was feeling? I cried day and night. I used to wake up sweaty, clutching your pillow and crying hoping it was all a nightmare
-I can make you wake up from this nightmare if you give me the chance- Nayeon took Jeongyeon's hands in her hands. -I love you too much to give up on you
-And then discovering that you too are a victim of that pervert... It drove me crazy. I just want to smash his face. Everyone has always asked me how I was but what about you? How are you?
Tears covered Nayeon's face. -Very bad. I made you suffer, I lost you, I saw you happy with another. Another was doing what I should have been doing. I was so helpless and that guy kept playing his wicked games. I ran away from him to come to you when you were scared. I stayed next to you. Why? Because I love you. Who would ever stay close to her ex, risking losing their job? By then the restaurant was almost completed. I would have left Jungkook when it would have been but he was arrested earlier. I finished the works with my own money
-You never should have
-I had to make you happy, YeonYeon
Jeongyeon smiled at the name she gave her but it wasn't the right time. -Why should I give you another chance?
-Because I can't live without you. From now on, I'll talk to you before I act. I was an idiot. YeonYeon, I love you more than anything. I love you more than how much Momo loves eating, more than how much Chae loves watching Mina, more than how much I love being able to be a lawyer, more than anything. I love you, I love this house because I have so many memories with you, I love the YeonYeon because that's where we met, I love the park because our first kiss was there, I love the zoo because we made a date there, I love... Everything that it reminds me of you. I miss you a lot
-I missed you too and I love you too much
Nayeon's heart pounded. Jeongyeon squeezed her hands and moved closer to her.
-No more nonsense?
Nayeon shook her head. -None
-Will you always talk to me?
-I will do it
-Will you put your pride aside?
-Everything for you
Jeongyeon smiled and tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear. She brought her hand down to her cheek and stroked it. The two were looking at each other as they always had and would never stop. Both wanted to slingshot on each other's lips but they were afraid of ruining everything.
-Let's take it slow. Shall we start over?- Jeongyeon asked her.
-Yes, YeonYeon
-So, do you want to come back and live here?
-Shouldn't we have been taking it slow?
-Yes, but it just happens that you don't have a house
-Right. So should I come back?
-I'll get you the keys
-There's time for that. Didn't you have to go to work today?
-I had to. You are a thousand times more important than the restaurant, I told you
Jeongyeon picked up her phone and laughed. -My mother asks if she can come up
-Has she been alone so far?
-Yeah. I'll tell her yes
•
That evening they organized a dinner to tell everyone about the big event. It was something much expected but everyone celebrated with great joy.
-A toast to Nayeon who always manages to make up for it!- Momo exclaimed.
-A toast to Jeongyeon who is completely in love- Chaeyoung said
-Completely stupid- said Momo.
-I think that's enough- Nayeon said.
-I told you everything would be fine- said Dahyun.
-And with Sana? What are you going to do?- Mrs. Yoo asked Nayeon.
-I think we shouldn't do anything. Now she is interested in Tzuyu and it would be bad to push her away because you all know the truth
-But... Seriously... Jeongyeon didn't even give her a punishment?- Momo asked her.
-Momo!- scolded the other Japanese.
-There would be a small punishment, at least for the first few months-Nayeon said. -But she didn't decide it. I asked her to do it
-What is it about?- Dahyun asked.
-I can't tell- Jeongyeon said.
-I get it. I'm going to call your father-Mrs. Yoo said, standing up.
As she left, the others looked at the couple.
-We will have relations only when YeonYeon decides
-I missed it when you say "YeonYeon"- admitted Chaeyoung.
-I too should have done the same when Dahyun didn't water our little girl
-I wasn't in Seoul that week! How should I have done?- asked the girlfriend.
-You always find a method for love!
-Girls, I'm so happy to have you all back. Believe me, you are worth more than anything to me. I'd even give up college for you
-Ah no. You have to work, honey. Do you want to keep being a kept girl for the rest of your life?
-But Jeong...
Momo and Chaeyoung laughed out loud, while Mina and Dahyun tried to hold back their laughter.
-Speaking of university, you have to graduate in a month or so- Momo reminded her.
-I know it. In fact, from tomorrow you won't see me anymore
-Finally- said the Japanese. -Wait! And who will help me at the bar?
-Nice problem. We'll have to hire someone- Jeongyeon said.
-A pretty one- asked the Japanese.
-How cute?- Dahyun asked.
-Chae, why don't you go to work with Momo?- Mina offered her.
-But I like my work at the supermarket
-But you would earn more from Jeongyeon- her girlfriend told her.
-I'll think about it
Mrs. Yoo returned and sat down next to Nayeon. She was happy to have her daughter-in-law back. She would never want another other than Nayeon. She was the only one she believed she was worthy to bear the surname Yoo one day. Sure, in Korea you don't change your last name after getting married, but Nayeon had always dreamed of being called "Miss Yoo."
-I made a cake- Nayeon said, standing up.
-Honey, did you cook?
-Um... Yes
-A sweet?
-Of course. I'll go get it
When Nayeon disappeared, they all glanced at each other.
-At least pretend well this time-Jeongyeon whispered. -It can't be that bad
Needless to say, Jeongyeon was very sick that night and Nayeon blamed it on Momo's dinner.
The end
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1) What has this book taught you? what I wanted to convey are two messages
• it is said that whoever betrays is necessarily on the wrong side. In general, we shouldn't stereotype things as wrong just because they usually are. There may be exceptions
• having pride means loving yourself but it can be put aside sometimes. Imagine if Jeongyeon decided to follow pride and forever gave up the only one she loves, on happiness
2) satzu's final is free to interpret
3) tomorrow, barring unforeseen events, I will publish a chapter in which I will give you information about the new book and I'll thank you 🖤