Chapter 12- Red Dress
"WHAT?! 16,342 FOR THE DRESS AND SHOES?!" I screamed looking at the receipt in the car,Chanyeol winced in pain and held his hands over his ears.
"Why didn't you tell me it was this expensive!?"
"Maybe because you would react this way? And it isn't even that expensive."
"Isn't even that expensive?!" My eyebrows raised as I mocked him.
"I'm not going to buy a cheap dress for you,other people at the party will be wearing expensive dresses and showing off too.There are also reporters that will be taking pictures." Chanyeol closed his eyes leaning back comfortably.
"This isn't even half the price people are paying for their dresses."
I can't believe that he would buy the shoes and dress that was that expensive for me."I'll pay you back." I said looking at the receipt.
-Park Chanyeol's POV-
I rested my eyes and remembered what Jung Hwa had said when she was with her mother,the door was slightly opened enough that I could hear everything.I know I should've closed it and mind my own business but she was talking about a guy.I couldn't help it but listen to her talk about Jongin.I don't think she was lying.
Jung Hwa likes Jongin,how did I not know? When she received those roses from him,she looked so happy and she had that shine in her eyes.I feel like I don't have a chance to be with her anymore.I don't want to confess to her,not any time soon but probably never.If she truly loves Jongin then I will give up,there isn't anything else I could do for her.
I've became friends with her,that's more then enough I wanted.I've seen her smile in front of me,she looked so beautiful in that dress.She looked like a princess and me standing beside her,somehow I felt like I shouldn't be there beside her.Maybe it isn't fate to be with Jung Hwa,she's the first girl I've ever fallen in love with.
Just because she's my first doesn't mean she will be my last,it made me upset when she had said that she had feelings for Jongin.My fists tightened,Jung Hwa even admitted that she doesn't even know him that much.I feel like something is wrong,I don't think Jongin is the right guy for her.It might be my jealously but I still care about Jung Hwa.If he really is the right guy for her and he really cares about her then I will give up on Jung Hwa.
I snapped out of my thoughts and listened to Jung Hwa rambling."Your not paying me back." I made it clear.
"You paid for my mothers expensive surgery,you paid for my surgery to get stitches and removed the glass from my back.You got me a phone and now this?"
"What have I done this whole time? Nothing."
"It doesn't matter to me,all of this didn't even cost much." I said.
"But---"
"You signed the contract,all you have to do is listen to me and I say you don't have to pay back anything.So you don't."
"I know it doesn't feel right to you but the amount of money you owe me till this day is a lot,I'm rich so it isn't that much to me.I was born in a rich family,what do you expect?"
"Are you...bragging?" She looked at me in a way that I couldn't explain.
"No,I'm not.I'm just stating the obvious." I hope she doesn't take it the wrong way.
"Fine...I'll just follow the contract." Jung Hwa sat back and glared out the window.
"Anyways,when's the 7th anniversary?" She asked.
"It's Saturday."
"What? That's tomorrow!"
"Yeah,it is."
"Are we now going back to your house? I think I can go back home to my house now,I can take care of myself and-"
"If you leave do you think my mother and brother and maids would believe that your my girlfriend? Sending you home will make them think I don't like you or you don't like me." I explained.
"Oh,your right but when can I leave?"
"I'm not sure." Why does she want to go home so quickly? Wouldn't she rather be surrounded by people then being alone at home? Or maybe she's feeling like a burden on everyone,if that is the case then I disagree,Jung Hwa is not a burden on anyone and never has been.
"Maybe after everything is over? Um,after your father cancels the marriage? After the party? You said that your father would cancel the marriage if you took me to the party."
"Yeah sure,you can leave after everything is over." I agreed,I don't want to keep her locked up in my house.In Jung Hwa's perspective she probably isn't comfortable living in a mansion,maybe it is to luxury for her? I would like Jung Hwa to be in her comfort zone,I don't want to force anything on her.
"We have to make your father believe that we are together right?" Jung Hwa sat up asking.
I nodded."Yeah,we have to look believable."
"I actually have some ideas that we could do."
"What ideas?"
"While we are at the table greeting your father we can hold hands and when we sit down you can pull my seat out for me,you can also try to fix my hair if any strand sticks out." She said smiling,I smiled.
"That's really great actually,you could hold my arm while we are sitting so we look really close." I added,all these small ideas are quite smart.People usually notice the small things couples do and find it cute.Suddenly my head started pounding,it was hurting for some reason.
"When's the party?"
"It's at six till ten." I answered,she pondered for a bit then smiled at me.
"If you want to leave a bit early you could say...that I have a headache,or I'm not feeling well.So you sound considerate."
"That's pretty good." I smiled back.
"I have to admit that most of my ideas come from Kdrama's,the cliche ones come in handy." Jung Hwa laughed as I chuckled a bit,I had thought she came up with all of them.Its kind of cute that she admitted that.
When we arrived at the mansion Jung Hwa went to her room,I sat in my room and saw that I had received a text message from someone.It was Jongin messaging me about the party,Jongin's father is the CEO of one of the large company's and is friends with my father.
Kim Jongin- Hey! you ready for the company's 7th anniversary?
Park Chanyeol- Yeah,I am.I thought you weren't going?
Kim Jongin- Haha,why wouldn't I go?
Park Chanyeol- I don't know,anyways see you there.
Kim Jongin- Cool,see you there too.
I closed the phone and sat on my study chair,will Jung Hwa be distracted by Jongin at the party? I hope she isn't,she probably will be.Unexpectedly Jongin walks through the entrance,she will be surprised.
I opened the phone again and started texting to Jung Hwa.
Park Chanyeol- If anything happens at the party just call Butler Lee,he is the most dependable and trustable person.I already added his phone number to your contacts list,just for emergencies.
I turned off the phone and walked to my bed laying down,this headache is getting worst.Maybe it's because of stress,or father most importantly.I then drifted off into a deep sleep.
-Jung Hwa's POV-
I rolled around in my bed,I was nervous about the party.What if something goes wrong? What if me and Chanyeol don't look like a couple? I heard a small vibrate from my phone on the table,I reached for it and grabbed ahold of it.
Park Chanyeol- If anything happens at the party just call Butler Lee,he is the most dependable and trustable person.I already added his phone number to your contacts list,just for emergencies.
I read as I heard his voice in my head,every time I look directly at Chanyeol I feel stuffy and my chest starts to beat quicker.I don't know what is happening exactly but I don't want to look at him.I'm scared that I'll mess up everything during the party,if I can't even look at Chanyeol in the eye properly.What can I do? I shook my head and began typing back.
Jung Hwa- Alright thanks,I'll know who to contact then!
I should've typed something encouraging to him,I wonder if Chanyeol is nervous also.
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We all were changing to go to the party,Chanyeol's mother said that she would be taking another car with Wooyong.She also said that me and Chanyeol should go together,we both agreed.I finished putting on the beautiful dress that Chanyeol had brought me,every time I thought about how much it costed I just squinted.
A nice lady was applying makeup on me and she also did my hair,she put my hair up so beautifully.I feel like a princess,everything that is happening in this moment.When she finished my makeup and told me to carry a black clutch that she had chosen for me,she told me that I could fit in my phone and other things if needed.I only put in one clip in case my bun became undone and my phone,I honestly didn't know what else to put in it.
I slid on my heels and practiced walking around,I don't think I can last very long in these heels.The nice lady had put in something soft to prevent my feet from having blisters,I happily thanked her and I could walk a bit easier now.
I walked out of my room and saw that everyone was waiting out near the entrance,I walked downstairs and heard Mrs.Park squeal in delight.I smiled walking towards everyone.
"Noona,you look so pretty." Wooyong smiled widely,
I patted his head."Kamsamida,Wooyong you look so handsome in that suit."
"Jung Hwa you look lovely!" Mrs.Park hugged me.
I laughed and smiled."You also look lovely Mrs.Park." Her makeup looked beautiful,her nude lips and eye makeup really stood out.I had nude lips that was chosen by the makeup artist,she also did a smokey eye makeup and winged eyeliner.I loved the way she applied the silver eyeshadow to the middle of my eyelid,it just complimented everything.
"Chanyeol,we will be there first.Then you both come and Jung Hwa..."
"Yes?"
"Don't be nervous in front of the photographers,be as confident as you can.Remember Chanyeol is beside you,your not alone." I smiled and nodded,she left with Wooyong in the luxurious car.
"You look beautiful." I heard behind me,I heard my heart skip.Is that Chanyeol? Is he complimenting me? I turned around and saw Chanyeol smiling at me,my chest fluttered.What is going on with me?
"T-thank you." I stuttered,Chanyeol looked really handsome too.He had his hair nicely done and I liked the little flower at the side of his suit,it was a pretty lilac colour.
Butler Lee arrived at the door and smiled at us both."You both look very nice,the car is ready." He said walking out the door.Chanyeol left as I followed them,the car was so sleek and clean.
Chanyeol got in first sitting on the right side,I sat beside him and was putting on my seat belt as I brushed my hand across his.Chanyeol's hands were very warm,I held both my hands together and they were normal temperature.I reached and grabbed Chanyeol's hand.
"Yah,what are you doing?" He said annoyed yanking his hand away.
I grabbed back his hand."Stay still for a moment! Your hand is really warm...are you sick?" I asked.
Chanyeol yanked his hand away again and crossed his arms."I worked out before getting ready so that's why I'm still kind of sweating."
"Worked out?" I whispered to myself,who works out before going to a fancy party? What kind of excuse is that?!
I took my arm out and reached for his forehead,my hand landed gently on his forehead.Chanyeol was burning up!
"Your a liar,you have a fever.I'm certain!" I pointed at him.
"Just stop,I don't okay?"
I nodded."You have a fever and you don't even know...how long did you have it so far? Or did it start today"
He was silent,I bet he is just to stubborn to admit that he is sick.He should have lots of rest,going to a party that ends late isn't good! Chanyeol probably didn't even drink medicine.
"Butler Lee please drive back!" I yelled from the back.
"What are you talking about? Were not going back." Chanyeol said firmly.
"Chanyeol has a fever! I'm certain,please just drive back!"
"Are you not going to listen to me?" Chanyeol had a serious tone,I looked at him as I saw beads of sweat on his forehead.
Making him angry is making it worse...I should stop."O-okay." I said quietly,I was a but sad somehow at the way he yelled at me.
It was quiet during most of the whole ride.I was looking and admiring the pretty clutch that the lady gave me,I wondered how much longer we needed to get there.
"I'm sorry." Chanyeol sighed.
"I was kind of harsh and I'll admit that I have a fever."
I told you so,sometimes Chanyeol just never listens.
"How long have you had it?"
"It started after we got home from the dress shop,I think."
"I can last through this party,don't worry about me.We can both do this,we just only have to bear a few hours and I don't even feel unwell." He smiled.
"You sure? You have sweat all over your forehead." I smiled uneasily,he quickly took out a handkerchief from his pocket and began dabbing.
"You missed a little over here." I pointed to the area on my forehead,he dabbed but in the wrong spot.
"No,here." I pointed again,he made the same mistake.I took the handkerchief from him and did it myself,is it really that hard? I laughed to myself,I have it back to Chanyeol and we both chuckled.
We arrived at the place and it was crowded with photographers and camera men,I was a bit nervous but I took a deep breath.I should be nervous about Chanyeol,is he going to make it through this? He does look a little sleepy,his eyes start to water a bit and I get nervous that he is so tired that he might fall asleep.
Butler Lee got out first and opened the door for me,I got out first and I was overwhelmed at how much people were trying to take pictures of me.I only saw flashes everywhere,I was constantly looking into the large crowd.Someone took my arm and I looked at Chanyeol,he was making the eye signal for me to grab his arm.I smiled and grabbed his arm as we walked through the photographers,it was extremely hectic.
Chanyeol made me feel less nervous and focus more on how we looked,we have to look compatible with each other.He let me go in the building first and as I walked in I saw lots of people dressed up fancy,ladies wearing beautiful dresses and men wearing neat suits.They all headed towards a door leading outside,I held on to Chanyeol's arm again.
"Chanyeol,where are they all going?" I whispered.
"To the party,where else?" He whispered back.
"I'm scared,there were so much people." I whispered back.
"Why are you scared? Let's go." He pulled me towards the door,we both faced each other as we walked in.The sunlight hit my skin as I saw the surroundings,it was beautiful outside.It was a garden type of party,I saw chefs bringing out delicious deserts and tea.There was a huge gate opened in front of us and we walked into the party,I didn't know this company had such a large and pretty garden.But I had just remembered that Chanyeol's mother was a florist.
Everyone was staring at us both,most were in shock.I felt uncomfortable being stared at for such a long period of time.
We both saw Chanyeol's mother waving at us,we walked to the table as faces passed us.I looked and saw Yuna sitting at the table,I had no idea that she was coming.Yuna was wearing a light red dress that complimented her body nicely,she had on dazing earrings to show off her tiny ears and pretty makeup.My eyes enlarged and my heart stopped to see Jongin sitting beside her,why was he here?
"Sit down you both." I let go of Chanyeol's arm and we both sat down,I was face to face on the other side of the table facing Jongin.He smiled at me but I avoided looking at him and glanced at Chanyeol.
He was maintaining himself well,I looked around and smiled as I saw a man looking at me.I guess right away that it was Chanyeol's father.
"Everyone is here! If your thirsty or hungry you could go over there to the tables for something of your choice.Or we could just personally order something you wish." Chanyeol's mother said sitting down,Chanyeol should have something to drink.He looks parched and he is sweating a bit.
I got up and bowed."I'll be going to the table to get something to eat."
"I'll be going too." Jongin said while looking at me.I felt his stare pierce through me,my cheeks were turning pink again.
I left the table first avoiding Jongin,what if Chanyeol's father senses that I like Jongin? I need to be natural and act like I don't know him.I saw drinks on a table and it was a glass of water with lemon inside of it,that would be great for Chanyeol! I took the drink from the table and turned around to see some pretty girls tying to talk to me.
The girl with lose curls coughed."Hi,we saw your entrance with Chanyeol.I love your dress,it suits you perfectly." She smiled.
I smiled back."Thank you." I managed to say without looking awkward,she is so pretty and she's nice.
"What your relationship with Chanyeol?" A girl asked.
I straighten my back and had a small smile."He's my boyfriend."
"Omo! It was true! He broke up with Yuna! Daebak!" The short girl with bangs said covering her laugh.
"What kind of family are you from? I don't think I've seen your father or mother come past that door,or anyone that I'm unfamiliar with." The girl with lose curls asked.I started to panic and tried to keep myself calm.
"Hey! Great to see everyone at the anniversary!" Jongin surprisingly said joining us.
The girl with bangs blushed."Hi Jongin!" They all walked away talking about Jongin,he looked at me and laughed.
"I saved you from them,I deserve a drink?" He lifted one eyebrow,I got nervous and handed him the water that I was going to give to Chanyeol,I turned around and grabbed another one for him.
"I didn't know you were coming here."
"Me either." I shyly said.
"You look beautiful." He said as my heart fluttered.
"Thank you." I quietly said.
"I actually have something to say..."
"Huh? What is it?" I was curious.
"I actually like you Jung Hwa." Everything went quiet,except I could only hear my beating chest.My breathing hitched and my face went red,did Jongin just say that to me?
"W-what are you talking about?" I stuttered,he's lying right?
"Ever since you got into the class,I've noticed little things about you and my feelings started grow." He explained,should I truly confess my feelings to him too?
"A-are you lying?"
"Do you think that I would be lying about my feelings?" I was speechless.
"I-I don't know what to say..."
"I know you don't really like Chanyeol." I don't completely hate Chanyeol either,I think of him only as a friend.
"So have you even thought about me? Um,I mean do you feel the same way?" I didn't know if I should confess or not,I was in a difficult situation.Should I? At the same time I was thinking to myself not too,or tell him I'll think about it.
"Jung Hwa...?"
Should I tell him I like him too? It's my first time confessing to my first crush and he likes me back."I-I....like you too,the first time I saw you I liked you."
"Really?" His face lit up,I was embarrassed but I managed to nodded in response.
"I'm so happy you feel the same way,I thought that you didn't like me because you were always so quiet around me." I would never dislike you Jongin.
"Anyways,we've been away from the table for too long.I think that Mr.Park will start the speech and he might suspect something,let's go back." Jongin said smiling,my heart was racing and as I walked back I grabbed a fruit tart for myself.I couldn't believe what just happened,Jongin just confessed to me! I smiled happily and I wanted to leap in joy but I had to stay ladylike.I was still concerned about Chanyeol,I hope his fever went down.
I sat down as Jongin sat in front of me smiling,Chanyeol was looking a bit worse.I tapped his arm and got his attention.
"Oppa,drink this." I said in a cute tone,he accepted it and took generous gulps of the flavoured water.
"Thank you." He said,he reached in and pulled a small strand of hair behind my ear.I felt my cheeks burning as I stared intently into his face,my chest is beating rapidly again. I smiled and looked away as everyone sitting at the table were staring at us both,Yuna looked at me with burning hate in her eyes.
"You guys are so adorable together." Mrs.Park took a small bite into the fluffy strawberry cake.
"Sorry but I had forgotten your name..." Chanyeol's father spoke up.
"Her name is Jung Hwa." Jongin said making me frozen to my knees.
"Jung Hwa? Beautiful name,you are a very pretty young lady.I think you are...suitable for Chanyeol." I felt a leap in my heart,he said that I had a beautiful name and that I was suitable for Chanyeol.That means that he believes that we are together!
"I'm sure that Chanyeol has settled everything with Yuna,you two were only temporary together." He said looking us both.
Yuna gave me a menacing glare and I could sense that she was going to say something back,I felt someone grab my hand and it was very warm.I looked downwards and saw my hand wrapped around Chanyeol's,I looked away quickly and my face felt like it was burning.He poked my arm and I looked down and saw that he had typed something on his phone facing me.
Note: Don't look nervous! It will look suspicious,I don't know what Yuna will say but I hope she comes to her senses.And thank you for the water,it was helpful.
I smiled looking up reading the message,Yuna was still glaring at me.I maintained my smile and looked at Chanyeol's father.
Yuna laughed startling me a bit."Of course! We were only temporary together,things just didn't work out and I'm happy that we moved on." I was relieved at what Yuna said,but I knew that it wasn't what she wanted to say.
"We see each other as brother and sister." She added.
"I met someone beautiful and she helps me become a better and brighter person,Jung Hwa has become the little sunflower in my life.If I've never met her than I would probably still be that arrogant Chanyeol,she's changed me so much." Chanyeol smiled squeezing my hand.
I blushed."W-what?" I felt this feeling in my stomach,he said it like it was a movie or something.So cheesy and Chanyeol said it like I was his real girlfriend or something.Arrogant? You've always been arrogant! Little sunflower? I couldn't say anything to that,he could've said something less cheesy.
Jongin looked at Chanyeol and I saw that he looked envious or somewhat,Yuna stared at us both with deadly stares.
"How sweet." Chanyeol's mother said holding both her hands together.
"I should get up and start the speech,seems like everyone is here." Chanyeol's father got up and walked to the front,he started thanking everyone that supported the company till this day.Even though I don't know that much about Chanyeol and everyone else here but I feel so welcomed and Mrs.Park makes me feel like I belong here even though I don't.
I know that she will be sad that me and Chanyeol don't like each other and it was all a lie,but she seems so happy for Chanyeol.I kind of don't want to ruin it.The happiness that I created.
I looked above and stared at Mrs.Park,she was smiling listening to Chanyeol's father speak.I looked quickly and saw Yuna whispering something into Jongin's ear.I was curious and a bit jealous,they must be pretty close right? After that she smiled and left the table,I looked at Chanyeol and he looked the same.More sweat was appearing on his forehead,maybe it was better to stay at home.But he didn't listen so it's all his fault that he has to endure all this.
A couple of more minutes passed and I had to go to the bathroom really badly,I haven't even drank anything and I had to go.I noticed that Jongin was no longer sitting in his seat and Yuna hasn't come back,they both probably left already.It saddened me that Jongin left,I thought that he would stay and we would talk for a while and get to know each other.
I couldn't hold it any longer and I needed to use the washroom badly,I tugged on Chanyeol's arm and got his attention."I need to use the washroom,I'll be back." He nodded and I got up to walk to the back.
Why did I tell Chanyeol that I needed to use the washroom and that I'd be back? The more I thought about it,it was embarrassing.I earned a few glares from people as I passed tables,I reached the back and walked out.I looked around and there wasn't a person in sight,I realized that the problem was I didn't know where the washroom was.I should've asked Mrs.Park or Chanyeol.
I began to look through the halls and as I passed a couple of doors,none of them said bathroom on it.I'm so clueless that I didn't ask,now I just have to face it and look for it.Ahead I heard a noise,maybe that was someone or the bathroom.I hurried walking towards the door and stopped,it wasn't the washroom.
The door wasn't completely closed so I took a small peak,I saw a man and a woman kissing.I only saw the mans back and the lady wearing a red dress smothering herself all over him.I back away quickly holding my cheeks,what did I just witness?
I continued holding my cheeks as I walked away from the door but I paused and it had hit me,the lady had a similar dress as Yuna.Is it Yuna? I slowly walked back and peaked again.
"Chanyeol is so dumb to let go of me for that girl,Jongin you love me right?" She traced her fingers on Jongin's face,I was surprised and shocked that it was Jongin who she is talking to.But what hurt me was that awhile ago I saw her kissing him and he didn't stop her.I didn't know what was going on.
He turned and I saw both their faces clearly,my eyes couldn't believe it."Yuna,Chanyeol is just clueless.Sure,Jung Hwa can be cute but she's nothing compared to you.Of course I love you." His lips crashed into Yuna's.
I felt a stab in my heart,multiple stabs being targeted at my heart.He said that I'm nothing,I thought Jongin liked me.How could he be saying this? He lied? Jongin lied to me?
"Your better than Chanyeol anyways,Chanyeol had never took me out on a proper date.Jongin you know how to make a girl feel special." She grinned throwing herself onto Jongin,my eyes just couldn't look away as I saw them making out.Slowly Jongin began to rest his hands on her hips,he began unzipping her dress.
I couldn't watch any longer,I looked away and tears started to fall on my dress.I ran away from the scene and ended up in the middle of a hallway,I didn't know how to get back to the party and I felt useless.I broke down and fell to my knees,I helplessly fell for a jerk! It echoed in my head,what Minseok had told me.
He had warned me not to fall for Jongin,but I didn't listen to him.And I couldn't stop either because I already fell for him when I first saw him.I thought Minseok was a liar and I just didn't trust him,he was right.More tears streamed down my cheeks as I remembered that horrid scene.
"Jung Hwa." I heard from above,I looked up and saw Chanyeol staring down at me concerned.I got up and wrapped my arms around him crying like a baby,my heart hurts so much.
Chanyeol stroked my head,my vision blurred and I held tighter.His hand suddenly dropped and I blinked a few times clearing my vision,I looked at the side of his face and he was unconscious.
"C-Chanyeol." I began to panic,he looked terrible and I didn't know what to do.I didn't have my phone with me,I had left it in my purse on my seat.
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A/N: Sorry for the spelling mistakes! Picture of Yuna^^^
Hoped you enjoyed!!~
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