Chapter 23: The Perfect Night

HyeRim POV

It has been a few weeks since that day. That day that I broke the heart of an important friend. Even though, I felt bad and horrible for what I did, Kai was always there to comfort me. He always knew of a way to cheer me up. Kai and I have been living happily in our big home. Although, Kai was always busy with FH Entertainment. I forgot to mention that just last week, Kai had changed the name from SM Entertainment to FH. The abbreviations meant 'Fly High'. I'm not quite sure as to why Kai changed it to FH, but I like it better than SM. Work is okay, I guess. Kai told me that I should probably quit the job because he wanted me to just live comfortably without any worry, but I told him I needed something to keep me busy.

*Ring ring*

I looked up to find Sehun and Kris at the door. I smiled brightly as I haven't seen them in a while.

"Sehun! Kris! How are you guys?"

I asked as they walked towards the counter. They smiled and replied,

"We're doing great. Kris, actually, has some good news."

"Really? What is it?"

I asked. Kris chuckled and shyly said,

"I like someone."

I was taken aback and responded,

"Wait.... I thought Wu Yifan was a lone wolf? And that being in a relationship was not your style."

Kris then quickly looked up at me and fought back

"Yah! I can like someone. It's not against the law."

Sehun and I laughed and I said,

"I got it, I got it, Mr. Lone Wolf."

Sehun chuckled and then said,

"Actually, can I get an Americano."

"Yeah, can I get black coffee."

Kris said. I nodded and began to work on the coffee. As I worked on the drinks, Sehun then suddenly piped up,

"So.... How is it with.... Chanyeol?"

He asked.

"I don't know."

I replied.

"I'm worried. He hasn't spoken at all to Kai or me. I even asked Kai if he had spoken to any of the other EXO members, but he said no. Kai even told me that he's heard that he hasn't even been going to work. I'm worried that he's still depressed. It's been 3 weeks already. Sehun.... Does someone normally feel heartbroken for this long?"

I asked. Sehun sighed and replied,

"Well.... Chanyeol has loved you for a long time, like years, so I guess its just going to take a long time for him to be depressed too."

Kris chuckled and I noticed that he was playing on his phone the whole time. He looked like he was texting someone. The lucky girl?

"Huh? Oh.. Sorry, what were we talking about?"

Kris asked after looking up from his phone.

"Nothing."

Sehun said as he playfully rolled his eyes. I then finished the drinks and served it to them. Before Sehun and Kris left, Sehun looked back and said,

"If you need anything, just call me."

I nodded and Kris and he left.

After work, I went back home and thought of Chanyeol. I'm worried that something has happened to him. I'm worried that he might do something that might be reckless. I'm scared for him. I then looked at my phone and looked through my contacts. I stared at Chanyeol's contact name and took a deep breath. I tapped the contact and my phone began to dial the number.

Chanyeol POV

*Buzz Buzz Buzz*

I looked over to my nightstand and saw my phone light up as it vibrated. I squinted and looked over the phone. The phone's screen mirrored my face that I haven't seen in a few days. I was growing a moustache, my eyes drooped, I looked like a complete wreck. I noticed that it was a name I haven't seen in a while.

"HyeRim."

I quietly muttered. My arm wanted to grab the phone and quickly answer it, but I stopped myself before I could. I turned off my phone immediately and wrapped myself in my blanket on my bed.

HyeRim POV

"I'm sorry, but you were forwarded to the voic-"

I ended the call there. He must've turned off his phone. I began to worry more, but on the bright side, it told me that he was still alive. I then looked through my other contacts and saw Sehun's number. I quickly tapped the number and the phone dialed his number.

"Hello? Sehun?"

I asked.

"Yeah. What do you need, HyeRim?"

He asked.

"I.... Can you possibly talk to Chanyeol for me? I want you to make sure that he's okay. I'm worried. He turned off his phone when I tried to call him. Can you please talk to him? This is an important favor."

I said. Sehun then replied that he would do it and ended the call. I then went home, but I still worried about Chanyeol...

Chanyeol POV

Knock Knock Knock

"ARGGHH! What now!?"

I shouted. I got up from my bed and went to my door. I peeked through the spy hole on the door and saw someone I haven't spoken or seen in forever. I unlocked the door and slightly opened the door.

"What do you want Sehun?"

I asked.

"Can I come in?"

Sehun asked. I paused and Sehun continued,

"I bought booze."

He said. I nodded and proceeded to let him in. Sehun entered the house and noticed that everything was a mess. He noticed that I had broken everything in my living room, even my TV.

"Nice place."

He quietly said as he put the box of booze on the table in the kitchen.

"Thanks.... What do you want?"

I asked as I grabbed the first bottle of booze from the box. I drank the bottle and Sehun said,

"We need to talk."

He said.

"About what? My house? I'll hire a maid to clean it later."

He said.

"No... I'm talking about Hye-"

"DON'T SAY HER NAME!"

I shouted. Sehun put his hands up and said,

"I won't, I won't. Just let me help you, Chanyeol."

He said. I slammed the bottle on the table and said,

"Help me with what? I don't need any help."

Sehun looked at me with worried eyes and said,

"You know.... If you truly loved HyeRim, then you wouldn't be like this. You would have only cared about her happiness if you truly loved her. Sure it would hurt to see her with someone else, but if she's happy, then wouldn't that be enough?"

I stared at the ground and angrily replied,

"THEN WHAT ABOUT MY HAPPINESS?! WHAT ABOUT ME?!"

Sehun then shook his head and sighed.

"If you only care about your happiness, then you will never move on. You'll stay like this and live in this filthy home, drowning yourself with booze and your depression."

He said. Sehun then turned and walked towards the door.

"You can keep the booze. But I'll tell you this, drink another one, you lose and give in to your depression, don't drink it, and you just might move on. You know.... Booze doesn't solve anything."

Sehun left with that and closed the door. I sat in the kitchen and looked at the bottle. The wet bottle dripped water onto the table. I just stared. After what seemed like forever.... I had finally made my decision...

HyeRim POV

MONTHS LATER

I haven't heard from Chanyeol at all for the past few months. Sehun refused to tell me what happened when he visited him. Kai also told me that he hasn't heard from Chanyeol either. It worries me, but as time passes, I realize that there is nothing I can do to help him. Absolutely nothing. Suddenly my eyes were covered while I was sitting on the couch.

"Guess who!?"

A voice said.

"Kai?"

I said happily.

"Ding Dang Dong! You were right! Here's your prize!"

Kai said as he pecked my lips.

"Why are you home? You told me that you were staying at work late!"

I said.

"Well.... I lied!

"What!? Why?!"

I said while I smiled.

"So could spend a week with you celebrating!"

He said happily.

"Celebrating? For what?"

I said. Kai smiled brightly and replied,

"I'll tell you later, but first. Dinner! Go get ready! I bought you a dress, so don't wear anything else!"

Kai said as he presented me the dress. It was a rather simple dress. Kai never really liked anything too sparkly or anything complicated. He normally just liked plain, simple things. I took the dress and pecked his lips. After departing from the kiss, I said,

"I'll be down in a few."

I then ran upstairs and began to get ready. I put on make-up, I picked my heels, and put on the dress. The dress was short and red. It was right above my knees and the sleeves were short and were at the edge of my shoulders. I looked at myself in the mirror before going downstairs. I smiled and went downstairs and Kai greeted me in a suit with a red tie. He smiled brightly as he held a bouquet of flowers. I smiled as I went down the stairs as quickly as I could. I hugged him as soon as I got downstairs. He handed me the flowers and I smelt them. My smile widened. Kai opened the door and led me to the car while holding my hand. He opened the car door as well and then drove me to a fancy restaurant.

"Kai. This is a fancy restaurant. Just tell me what the important news is that is making us celebrate.

"After dinner."

He said.

"Fine."

I said as I pouted. Kai pecked my lips and said,

"Just be patient. I'm sure you'll be happy by the news."

"Now you're just teasing me."

I said.

"Maybe."

Kai said as he got out of the car. He ran over to my side and opened the door.

"What a gentleman. Opening and closing the door for me everywhere I go."

"Of course, milady."

Kai said as he bowed. I giggled as I saw him being funny. We then entered the restaurant and the hostess noticed us. She ran over to us and said,

"Mr. Kim, your reserved table is right upstairs."

She said as she personally led us to the table. The table was in a private room. It was the only table in the room and it had an amazing view of the city. The lights looked so bright as I viewed them at the window. The lights looked more beautiful as I saw them across a lake. I then looked up at the ceiling and noticed that it was glass. The dark sky was lit up by the beautiful, full moon and it's many stars. I looked at Kai and he looked at me with gentle eyes. He had a soft smile as he saw me look at him. I then looked away as I felt myself blush. Kai walked up to me and grabbed my hand. He led me to the table with menus on it. We both ordered and talked. As our food arrived, we continued to talk and eat. After eating, Kai whispered to the waiter. The waiter looked at him and smiled before he left. The waiter came back with a bottle of red wine. As he poured the wine into a skinny wine glass, the beautiful color of the red wine filled the transparent glass halfway.

"I saved this wine especially for us."

Kai said.

"Saved?"

I asked as I took a sip of the wine.

"Yeah... It's the most expensive and best tasting wine I've ever tasted."

He said. He then took a sip and afterwards the lights dimmed until it was dark. The only thing that was lit was just the lights from the city and the sky. Kai then stood up, holding his wine glass in his hand.

"When I tasted this wine... I knew that I wanted to share this wine with.... My wife."

At first I was confused what I heard, until I realized. Kai then set his cup of wine on the table and he walked stood in front of me. I looked up at him and quietly said,

"Kai."

Kai looked at me with gentle eyes.

"I know this is a bit late and I've been thinking about day and night. I didn't know how I was going to do this, but now... I know that no matter what... This is the best decision I ever made."

Suddenly, Kai kneeled in front of me. I gasped and covered my mouth as I knew what he was doing. He took from his pocket a small velvet box. He opened the box and smiled as he said,

"Will you marry me, HyeRim?"

He asked with a big, bright smile. I couldn't spit out any words as I was too overwhelmed with happiness. I just nodded. Kai and I both stood up and I hugged him as tightly as I could. Kai hugged me the same way. Kai released me from the hug and kissed me lightly as he held my hips. Kai then softly grabbed my hand and slowly put the ring on my ring finger. I was now engaged to Kai.