Chapter 29

~SEPTEMBER 14 ; WILLOW'S RESTAURANT~

Yeonae and the others went back to South Korea because BTS have many events to attend to and its Yeonae's birthday.

"Saeng-il chuk-a-hamnida (Happy birthday to you)! Saeng-il chuk-a-hamnida (Happy birthday to you)! Sa-rang-ha-neun Yeonae-ssi (Happy birthday dear Yeonae)~ Saeng-il chuk-a-hamnida (Happy birthday to you)~!"

Sang all of them to Yeonae who is smiling at them while standing in front of her cake. Yeonae blows the candle on her cake and made a wish. They all clap after Yeonae made a wish.

"What did you wish for, Yeonae?"

Asked Taehyung to Yeonae while smiling. Yeonae looks at him and smiled.

"Aniyo (No). I won't tell you. If I tell you, it won't come true."

Answered Yeonae to Taehyung's question while shaking her head and still smiling.

"WHY ARE YOU BEING SO ADORABLE, YOU DUMBASS!?"

Asked Danica to Yeonae as she slaps her own cheeks because she can't take the cuteness that Yeonae is showing off to them.

"Ya! Stop calling her that!"

Said Namjoon to Danica as he glares at her. Danica flinch then looks at Namjoon with wide eyes.

"Mian hamnida (I'm sorry)~"

Apologized Danica as she bows at both Namjoon and Yeonae. She just giggles at Danica.

"Saeng-il chuk-ha-hae-yo (Happy birthday), Yeonae~ Saranghae (I love you)~"

Said Hayden to Yeonae as he stares at her while smiling. Yeonae looks at him.

"Nado saranghae (I love you too), Hayden."

Replied Yeonae to Hayden as she smiles back at him.

"We missed you so much, starshine. We're glad that you're back in your birthday."

Said Willow to Yeonae while she's on the urge of crying. Yeonae quickly caress her mother to comfort her.

"Ulji ma (Don't cry), eomma (mum). I missed you, too."

Said Yeonae as she hugs her mother. And finally, Willow calm down.

"So... how was your journey, starshine?"

Asked Jeonhyeon to his eldest daughter while smiling. Yeonae looks at him and smiled back then looks at the others.

"I have something to tell."

Said Yeonae to them while smiling. BTS smiles back at her while the others just look at her curiously.

"I already signed a contract with a production company!"

Announced Yeonae happily as she raises both her hands up in the air while still smiling.

"Mwo (What)!?"

Asked Yeonchae shockingly to her older sister, Yeonae, as she looks at her with wide eyes and an open mouth.

"Jin-jja (Really)!?"

Asked Micha to Yeonae as she also looks at her with wide eyes and an open mouth just like Yeonchae.

"Bespren ko 'to (She's my best friend)!"

Exclaimed Danica to Yeonae happily as she jumps up and down because of the happiness she's feeling for Yeonae's achievement.

"Jalhaesseo (Good job)."

Said Hayden to Yeonae as he stares at Yeonae while smiling so proudly at her. Yeonae smiles back at her cousin, Hayden.

"When will you make your debut, starshine?"

Asked Jeonhyeon to Yeonae as he hold Yeonae's shoulder as he looks at her while smiling.

"I'm still not sure... but I already have choices for the date."

Answered Yeonae to his father's question while she's holding her chin, making Jeonhyeon remove his hold to Yeonae's shoulder.

"Can you spill it out?"

Asked Suyeon to Yeonae while smiling. Trying to make her debut date to be spilled out.

"But if I tell you, you guys wouldn't be surprised anymore."

Answered Yeonae to Suyeon's question while smiling. Suyeon and the boys just giggles because of Yeonae's response. Yeonhun walks towards Yeonae and stands behind her.

"You forgot that Yeonae loves to be mysterious."

Said Yeonhun as he holds both Yeonae's shoulders while smiling and looking at the others.

"Ya! Watch the hair oppa (older brother/guy *female to male*)!"

Exclaimed Yeonae to Yeonhun as she tries to restrain Yeonhun's hands from touching her hair.

"CHEERS! For Yeonae, who's not afraid to make her dream come true."

Exclaimed Namjoon as he raises a glass of wine up in the air to initiate a toast for Yeonae.

"For Yeonae who stayed by our side whenever we need someone to lean on to."

Added Hayden as he raises a glass of wine, too, while holding Micha's hand. Micha raises a glass of wine as well while looking and smiling at Hayden.

"For Yeonae who stayed strong even though she faces many obstacles in life."

Added Danica as she also raises a glass of wine up in the air, too, while looking and smiling at Yeonae. She smiles back at Danica.

"For Yeonae!"

Exclaimed them all as they raise their glass of wine up in the air.

"HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY, YOO YEONAE."

Greet Namjoon to Yeonae while smiling at her. Yeonae looks at Namjoon, smiles back, bow and stand up straight again.

"THANK YOU. Gamsahabnida (Thank you). I couldn't do it without you guys."

Said Yeonae to all of them as she bows at all of them as a sign of gratitude towards them all.

"I hope we aren't too late?"

Asked Sehui all of a sudden as she and her family enters Willow's restaurant. Willow walk towards them while smiling.

"Sehui! Oda (Come), oda (come)! We're just getting started."

Said Willow to Sehui as she escorts them.

"Where's Jihun and Junyoung-ssi?"

Asked Willow to Sehui as soon as she realizes that Jihun and Junyoung aren't with them.

"Junyoung couldn't come because something happened in our company and Jihun doesn't feel well."

Answered Sehui to Willow's question.

"Is that so? Please tell Jihun to rest well."

Said Willow to Sehui as she smiles at her.

"I'll tell him when we get back."

Replied Sehui to Willow as she smiles back at her.

"Annyeonghaseyo (Hello), ajumma (auntie) Sehui."

Greet Yeonae to Sehui as she bows in front of her. And that made Sehui smile.

"Sa-rang-ha-neun Yeonae-ah (Happy birthday dear Yeonae)."

Greet Sehui to Yeonae while smiling as soon as Yeonae stands up straight.

"Gamsahabnida (Thank you)."

Thanked Yeonae to Sehui while smiling at her and bows at her once again.

"I'm sorry Jihun couldn't come, he doesn't feel well."

Apologized Sehui to Yeonae as she holds her hands. Yeonae smile weakly at Sehui.

"Gwaenchanayo (It's alright)."

Replied Yeonae to Sehui while still smiling weakly at her.

"Enjoy your birthday, sweetheart."

Said Sehui to Yeonae then removes her hold on Yeonae's hands. Yeonae bows at Sehui one last time and then walks back towards Hayden and Danica.

"WHAT DID AUNTIE SEHUI SAID? WHY IS JIHUN IS NOT AROUND?"

Asked Danica to Yeonae as soon as she arrives. Hayden just glared at Danica and then looks at Yeonae curiously.

"HE DOESN'T FEEL WELL."

Answered Yeonae to Danica's question with no expression on her face. Hayden stares at Yeonae with worry in his eyes.

"GOOD FOR HIM! HE FINALLY MET HIS KARMA!"

Exclaimed Danica as she hits her own hand with a furious expression on her face. Hayden looks at Danica unbelievably.

"REALLY?"

Asked Hayden to Danica while he's still looking at her unbelievably.

"WHAT? YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN KARMA?"

Asked Danica to Hayden as she looks at him with an innocent look. Hayden just looks away from Danica while shaking his head.

"LET'S JUST ENJOY THE DAY WHILE WE CAN."

Said Yeonae to both Hayden and Danica while smiling at them.

"THAT'S A GREAT IDEA!"

Exclaimed Danica happily, but then, Yeonae's expression change. Yeonae stares at the floor with teary eyes.

"WHAT'S WRONG, DUMBASS?"

Asked Danica to Yeonae as she touches her shoulder and trying to make Yeonae look at her.

"MISSING JAEHO SO MUCH?"

Asked Hayden to Yeonae while smiling, trying to cheer Yeonae up.

"YEAH."

Answered Yeonae to Hayden's question while smiling and trying not to cry in front of everyone. Hayden and Danica look at each other while smiling then looks at Micha and BTS. Yeonae chuckled.

"I KNOW I CAN COUNT ON YOU TWO."

Said Yeonae as she hugs both Hayden and Danica as she let her tears to fall. Hayden and Danica hugs her back with a smile on their faces.

••Few Hours Later••

"Josimhaeyo (Take care)~ Have a safe trip going home!"

Said Willow to the Lee family as the Lee's car drive away while Yeonae is standing beside her mother. As soon as the Lee's car was out of sight, Willow quickly goes back in the restaurant to entertain other guests, while Yeonae was left behind, thinking about something deep.

"Yeonae."

Called Jihun to Yeonae from her back. That made Yeonae gasped and turn around with shock and saw Jihun standing in front of her wearing a plain black t-shirt and a pair of shorts.

"Jihun?"

Called Yeonae to Jihun with mixed feelings. Confused, unbelievable, disgust, anger, hate and pity.

"Saeng-il chuk-ha-haeyo (Happy birthday), Yeonae."

Greet Jihun to Yeonae as he tries to come near her but Yeonae steps back, away from Jihun. Making him stop.

"Mwo (What)? What are you doing here?"

Asked Yeonae to Jihun while looking at him with confusion and disgust.

"I just wanted to greet you on your birthday."

Answered Jihun to Yeonae's question while smiling at her with teary eyes.

"Then go home. You already greeted me."

Replied Yeonae to Jihun then turn around to go back inside the restaurant.

"And also..."

Added Jihun to what he said earlier to Yeonae, making her to stop half way.

"Mwo (What)?"

Asked Yeonae to Jihun, not looking at him. Jihun sigh.

"I want to apologize."

Answered Jihun to Yeonae's question, making Yeonae turn around and glares at Jihun.

"For what?"

Asked Yeonae to Jihun again while she's still glaring at him.

"For everything I've done wrong to both of you and Jaeho. Please forgive me, Yeonae."

Answered Jihun to Yeonae's question as he kneels down on the ground and tears started falling from his eyes.

"Why should I?"

Asked Yeonae to Jihun while her hands are clenched in fists and staring down at him.

"I've changed, Yeonae. I've changed myself for you and only you. Please, forgive me. I'm begging you."

Answered Jihun to Yeonae's question while he's still kneeling down on the ground and crying in front of Yeonae.

"I... I can forgive you."

Replied Yeonae to Jihun as she looks away from him while her hands are still clenched in fists.

"Thank you so much, Yeon--"

Thanked Jihun to Yeonae but she interrupts him.

"But! But I... I can't forget what you did. It made a huge scar to me... and to Jaeho."

Interrupt Yeonae to Jihun as she glares at him and not letting him finish his sentence.

"I'm terribly sorry. Can I... uhm... Can I hug you?"

Asked Jihun to Yeonae as he wipes off his tears on his cheeks. Yeonae just look at him confusedly.

"Wae (Why)?"

Asked Yeonae to Jihun while she's still looking at him confusedly.

"To know if you really forgive me."

Answered Jihun to Yeonae's question innocently. As Jihun comes closer to Yeonae, she just stands still until Jihun finally stand in front of her. Jihun slowly hugs Yeonae and she hugs him back awkwardly. A little while longer, she felt Jihun sniffing her scent.

"Saranghae (I love you), Yeonae."

Said Jihun to Yeonae as he starts kissing her neck while still hugging her.

"What are you doing?"

Asked Yeonae to Jihun as she tries to escape Jihun's hug. He just continued kissing Yeonae's neck.

"Jihun, stop. Stop!"

Exclaimed Yeonae to Jihun, but he did not stop and continues kissing Yeonae's neck.

"Geumanhae (Stop it)!"

Yelled Yeonae as she finally escapes Jihun's hug. Yeonae quickly walks away from Jihun.

"Yeonae! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to!"

Explained Jihun to Yeonae as he holds her hand but Yeonae quickly removes his hold on her hand.

"You disgust me even more."

Replied Yeonae to Jihun then ran towards the front door.

"Yeonae! Wait!"

Exclaimed Jihun as he follows Yeonae but he's too late because she already got inside the restaurant.

"Yeonae! Yeonae..."

Called Jihun to Yeonae one last time and then kneels down on the ground and started crying once again.

"What have I done?"

Asked Jihun to himself while crying outside Willow's restaurant.

"What took you so long?"

Asked Yeonhun to Yeonae as soon as she arrives back inside. Yeonae smile at him.

"Just... staring at the moon and appreciating the stars."