Chapter 107
Location: Lee's Mansion.
Lee Chun had told his parents he wanted to speak with them privately. In his own words.
“ Father, I have something important I would like to discuss with you, and you too, mother.. "
He had said in the presence of both his parents making his parents wonder what was so important their son wanted to discuss with them privately.
On getting to the master bedroom, Lee Chun bowed respectfully to them.
” Father, Mother, I want to ask for your permission. "
He said still in a bow.
“ Permission? Regarding what? "
His mother said, a bit confused.
“ Go on. " His father simply said.
” Father, I have found the one that completes me. I have found the one I want to spend my whole life with and I have decided I don't want to wait anymore. Father, Mother, I want to ask for your permission and blessings to take Ji-a as my wife. "
Lee Chun said.
“ What? You want to get married? To her! "
His mother had said, looking really shocked but Mr Lee Tan, remained calm.
“ Are you not too young to speak of marriage? You are just 18 and you have two older siblings, ladies for that matter that haven't yet married. Don't you think you are rushing into this? " Mr Lee said, trying to reason with his son.
“ Father, I love her so much. I can't comment on my two sisters, Mia and Kia. I can't tell them when to settle down or not. Maybe they haven't found the right one yet or perhaps they don't even want to get married. I can't live my life with my sisters as the measuring tape. We all have our separate lives to live. I love Ji-a, why should I need to wait to stay with the one I love when I know in my heart and soul she is the ONE. That lady has completely changed me and I know I am making the right decision by wanting to marry her father. "
Lee Chun said, still with a respectful tone and in his bowed position.
Mr Lee sighed, staring intently at his son for a while before finally speaking.
“ You know the NAME you bear? The FAMILY you are son to? Who is she? Whose family is she daughter to? Is a daughter of a nobody, an orphan. People like her are what we call pest, gold digger_ "
“ Father! Stop!!! '' Lee Chun almost lost his temper completely, raising his voice at his father whilst standing up as if to challenge him.
His actions really startled his parents, it startled Lee Chun himself. He had never yelled at his parents before, especially his dad. He respects him so much but he just can't do anything while his father says such mean and untrue things about Ji-a. He just can't...
“ What has gotten into you? How dare you raise your voice at your father? Are you running mad? "
His mother scolded him while his father remained quiet and calm; he was still thrown aback by his son's behavior.
When did he become this bold to disrespect him? That was the moment he knew there was no point trying to reason with him. He is going to do it his way, the hard way, the only way.
“ Forgive me mother, forgive me father. I didn't mean to raise my voice, I sincerely apologise.. just that what you are saying about Ji-a is not true Father. She isn't a pest and most definitely not a gold digger. True she came from a humble home and Yes she is an orphan but that doesn't make her a bad person. I love her dad, please allow me marry her. "
Lee Chun said pleadingly.
“ Have you lost it, son. What are you saying? You know your father can't grant you that request. You can't marry that girl. " His mother had said.
“ Why? Why can't I marry her? "
Lee Chun said with a hurt, burning heart.
“ Because she isn't good for you. She isn't right for you. "
Mrs Lee said and Lee Chun wanted to argue before his father stepped in.
“ It's alright. You have my permission, you can marry her. You can marry the orphan girl. "
Mr Lee said and both Lee Chun and his mother had a surprise look.
Lee Chun's own was out of joy while his Mom's was because she can't believe those words came out from her husband's mouth.
How can he give their son permission to marry that very poor girl???
“ Thank you father, thank you so much. "
Lee Chun said with a heart full of joy bowing down to his Dad.
“ It's alright but you have to do this one thing for me, I want you to make this promise to me. "
Mr Lee said and Lee Chun raised his head up.
“ I will do anything you ask of me, father. Anything! "
“ Good, you will have to go to business college before you wed her, because I want you to be able to manage all the family businesses when I finally decide to retire. It's very necessary that you know how to run a business. You are my only heir afterall. Can you do this? "
He said.and Lee Chun was left thinking hard.
Business college would take close to 2 years. It means he won't be able to get married to Ji-a until 2 years from now. Can he do this? Can he stay without having sëx for 2 years because he had made a promise to himself not to make love with Ji-a until they get married. He wants it to be perfect and that's the only way he thinks it can be perfect. That's one of the reasons he wants to get married to her as quickly as possible because he doesn't know how long he can control himself...
“ Can you do this little thing I ask of you? Do you accept my condition? "
His father said bringing him out of his thoughts.
“ I...I..I can. I accept, father. "
“ Very good. Get yourself ready, in 2 months time you will be leaving for America. " His dad said.
” What? America?? Why??? "
“ Yes, America. That's where I want you to attend your business college. " His father said.
” Why? Why not here in South Korea. " Lee Chun asked and his father smiled slightly.
“ Because you are my son and I want the best for you. The best is in America and I want you to school there or can't you keep to your word anymore? "
“ I can b..but Ji-a. I can't_ "
“ Come on, it's just 2 years and you will be back, then you can spend your entire life with her and don't worry about her. I promise to take very good care of her until you return. " Mr Lee said reassuringly.
Lee Chun didn't like the idea one bit, how can he stay away from Ji-a that long. He doesn't think he could do it..but he had to. That's the only way he can be with her and he knows he can trust his father. He never lies, he always keeps true to his words.
It would be hard to stay away from Ji-a but it's something he has to do and when he comes back in two years time he is going to make her his wife...
“ Okay, I will do it father. "
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2 months time
Twas the night before Lee Chun would travel to America and Lee Chun wanted to make it a special one for Ji-a.
He had already told Ji-a he would be leaving for America but promised her he would be traveling back to South Korea to see her as many times as possible. However he didn't tell her about his plan of making her his wife once he was over with school. He wants that to be a surprise. He only told her he will surely come back for her.
Ji-a was very sad about this, about the fact that Lee Chun would be leaving her to a far place for that long time, she even gave way to tears, however she understood it was something he had to do, but it still hurts...
It was their last night, till he returns and Lee Chun wanted to make sure the memories of this night last deep into her head so she never forgets him until he comes back and makes her his forever..
“ Where are we going? "
Ji-a had asked when Lee Chun told her to follow him in the middle of the night.
He smiled softly at her ” You ask too many questions. I won't eat you, or can I? " He teased and she just rolled her eyes.
“ Just come with me okay. Please. " He said, stretching a hand to her...she took his hand and Lee Chun took her to his Red Ferrari.
Together both of them drove off into the night...
“ We are here. "
Lee Chun said, killing the engine after some minutes on the road.
“ Where is here? "
Ji-a asked, as she couldn't see anything except darkness.
Lee Chun just smiled at her, then came out.of the vehicle and helped her down also.
Ji-a was scared of the night and it was quite windy here, so she held onto his arm tightly which Lee Chun loved. As they walked together - Lee Chun directed their steps and suddenly the whole place came to life.
