Minho was interviewed by local trade journalist about the recent partnership with 10 Vietnamese banks. The conglomerate company's alliance with VCB (Vietnam Commercial Bank) is due to their expansion plans and widely local operations in the said country. After the interview, he immediately went back to the head office to track JSB's daily services inventory. While verifying the inventory reports, the secretary went it.
"Sorry Sir for disturbing. There's someone looking for you."
"Who is it?"
"Her name is Yuri."
"What?" The paper fell out of Minho's grip as his eyes widen. He did not expect his girlfriend to follow him in Vietnam. He wondered how did she get his location too. Just yesterday when they talked over the phone and he thought that Yuri clearly understand his intention."I'll meet her outside."
"Okay, Sir."
He hurriedly filed his documents and put on his jacket.
"Minho." Yuri was looking anxious yet still stunning. She was wearing her red one-shoulder mini dress with same colored high heels. With her long flowing waves hair and s-line figure, it seems like she came straight from the runway. Minho could not resist the allure she was giving.
"We need to talk outside." He asked her and she agreed. He brought her to a deserted park nearby preventing someone might see them.
"What happened?"
"I resigned from work."
"Why? I thought you're already satisfied with your earning in this agency."
"Maybe but part of me regrets it. I'm missing you so badly Minho-shi. I feel I could no longer live without you." She said it seriously.
Minho gulped, thinking on what to say. It has been a month since they last saw each other that is why she is feeling regretful now. He did not notice how long it was just because of his work. Evenso, he managed to call her frequently as possible.
"CFG had just takeover JSB and I'm burdened with too much pressure and task for the company. Also with Juniel. My relatives entrusted me their company because of their daughter. It isn't easy to divorce her this early as it will cause a commotion between us." He explained. Choi Hasun recently had transferred her deceased husband's share in Minho's account. Also she already passed him his late Uncle Sungho's 45% wealth and properties as being Juniel's husband. This is a wrong timing for divorcing Juniel as it makes him a traitor.
"I'm getting some bad hunch with this marriage. The more you stay with her, the more we're getting apart."
"I'm trying my best not get attached with Juniel. That's why I'm here in Vietnam." He told her. Minho is a loyal person and Yuri knows that. He kept refusing Juniel not to break his promise to his girlfriend. He is a one woman-man who sticks with his rule in spite of his marriage with his cousin.
"I'm glad to know that." His statement made her calm.
"Go, find another agency." He commanded her.
"I won't. It's my decision. I want to work in Seoul."
"Why now?" He had long wished to live with Yuri in Seoul but not now due to the fact that he is still committed with Juniel.
He was apparently opposing to her plan. "You promised me you won't leave me and will protect me. I don't want to be away from you."
"There will be trouble if my family and Aunt Hasun found out this affair is the main reason why I'm going to divorce Juniel."
"I promise I won't make trouble. I just want to be near you. I'll wait for the right time." She begged him. What matter for her is he will not leave her.
Minho drove Yuri to the hotel where she was checked in after their deep conversation. While she was in Vietnam, he spent his free time to tour her to some beautiful places there and they both enjoyed it. Even she tempted him to do it, he chose not to have sex with her as he still respects his marriage with Juniel. Though she is his real love, Juniel is still his wife. Until he divorce the girl, this extra-marital relationship is forbidden unless they want some problem. However, he extended his stay in Vietnam as well as his tasks are still not done.
After a month taking care of her asthmatic sister, Mrs. Hasun went back from States that made her longing daughter turned glad. Granting Sulli's request, Juniel moved back to her house and spent most of her time waiting for her husband to return. Minho occasionally called her just to check if she is okay. Her waiting for him seems like a hundred years and still uncertain on when he will get back. Eight weeks had passed, Juniel became easily tired and frequently had abdominal cramps and headaches. She also had morning sickness and tends to vomit some foods she usually eats. It was odd that she became picky with foods and being moody at times. Even if she was experiencing this weird condition, she did not tell to her mother.
Finally, after spending months in Vietnam, Minho decided to return to Seoul. He left the country first then Yuri followed him with a separate flight. She wanted to work in Korea to be near him and he agreed with a condition that she will not create some problem especially with Juniel.
Minho did not inform his wife that he will be coming and it was his mother who told the girl. Juniel excitedly packed her clothes after hearing it. At last, she will be seeing him again! She brought with her some home made pastries she made and her pomeranian pet to cuddle with whenever her husband is at work.
When he arrived at the airport, Minho quickly contacted his friend who is an owner of another condominium building little far from his location to reserve some unit for Yuri. He wanted to protect and support his girlfriend with her stay in Seoul. Then he went back to the condo and lay down on his bed. His body needed some rest having jet lag. When he turned on his side, he saw a blood stain on the sheet. He then remembered the first time he had touch Juniel. Minho needed to confess this early about his relationship with Yuri. He was certain that she will later understand it. He felt Juniel is still hoping for his love yet he did not like her to remain hopeful for nothing. If not, it will just hurt her more.
After a minute, the doorbell rang and he knew it was the the girl. Juniel was accompanied by an old family driver, bringing some of her luggage and her pet's cage. When the door opened, his smiling wife appeared. "Oppa hello." She greeted him warmly while wearing her pink retro dress. Minho noticed she get more pale and skinny comparing last time. Her cute chubby cheeks had disappeared.
"Hello." He was lesser enthusiastic than she but seeing her in that state made him worried for her.
Minho did not change. Juniel held his hand quickly, expressing how much she missed him.
"Good afternoon Sir. I'm bringing again Juniel's things." The old driver greeted him.
"Okay. Let it in."
As the driver pulling her luggage inside, Minho saw the puppy in the cage. He asked her quiet disliking it "Why did you bring your puppy here?"
"I took him to be with us." His wife replied while carrying the cage.
"Send it back. I don't want some smelly pet here."
"But I always bathe chimmy." It is her puppy's name. The same dog whom she fed the day he proposed to her. Juniel brought her puppy to have somebody with while Minho is at work.
"Who will clean if it pooped here?" Minho never enjoys the company of animals inside the house. He is not scared nor having allergy with them. It is just he dislike their odor and mess.
"Oppa please." Juniel begged her husband to allow her, the puppy is her best companion.
"Stop it. Send it back or I will leave instead." Minho's options frightened her, Juniel had no choice but to obey her husband. With a heavy heart, she kissed chimmy goodbye. The old driver carried chimmy, sending him back to the mansion.
to be continued...
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