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"Eomma. I love her"

"Hyungwon. There's so many other girls out there, that is more compatible, more eligible for you!" Clearly, his mother protested to them being together.

"Mother. For once, I want to decide who I end up with!" Hyungwon said, sternly.

"You're talking crazy! This is just like when you're with that Japanese girl! Emiko!"

"And even then, you disagreed with my choice!"

"I'll only agree to my choice! I know what's best for you!"

"Do you?! Because when you say that, I feel like the less you know what's best for me!"

"How dare you say that! All I've ever done, is all for you!" Her voice cracked. Hyungwon gripped the phone in anger.

"You will not have my blessing for this! And I'll make sure your father won't too!"

"Mother! Why can't you just accept that I love her?"

"I really think that you don't! Just because she acts pitiful! And blames you for it, making you feel guilty and that's why you're with her!"

"She uses your guilt to make you love her!"

"No! I really love her. Ever since I laid eyes on her! I just didn't realize it at that time! She's perfect for me!"

"She is not perfect for you!" Her mother protested.

"You think no one is good enough for me! You're never satisfied with anyone I'm with! I might as well end up alone and feeling miserable!"

"I only want the best for you"

"I know you mean well. And I know Valarie is perfect for me" Hyungwon can hear the sobs through the phone.

"Mother, I need Valarie. I love her. And I think it's gonna be hard to live without her"

"I just don't want to lose my son again, like what happened" His mother said. She hated how much Emiko's death affected him. She was right to go against their marriage, but he won't listen and see what he got himself into. Hyungwon went through a dark phase, and she just wished Hyungwon to go back to the way he was, before he got hurt.

"Mother, you'll never lose me. Never again"

"I just hope that you can accept her. Because I really love her" Hyungwon said. She thought for a moment.

"It's either you accept the both of us, or lose me" There was a long pause before she spoke up.

"I guess, I'd rather gain a daughter, than to lose a son" His mother stated. Hyungwon smile at that.

"I'll learn to accept her. You have my blessing"

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"When did that happen?" Valarie asked, in a hush tone, towards Rae. She followed Hyungwon back to the 'X' clan's hotel room, and they got the penthouse suite, looking expensive as hell. She didn't want to talk so loud, as they were still in the presence of the 'X' clan and their families.

"You guys kissed like you guys do this frequently" Val stated, in a hush tone as well. Rae blushed slightly.

"We're dating. He helped me with shopping the other day, and we just click! Just like that!" Rae snapped her fingers once, at the end.

"You guys look perfect together" Valarie stated. She kind of expected it already. They always had a certain strong chemistry about them when they're together.

"You know what Minhyuk called us? The Jooju couple. Stands for Jooheon and Juliette"

"Jooju? That's so cute"

"Valarie, Juliette, come and eat" Kimberly went towards them and invited them.

"Thank you. That smells delicious"  Valarie stated, slowly getting up and following Kimberly to the dining table. Valarie was surprised that everyone fits the table, even the kids were seated.

"Come and sit with me" Valarie felt someone coming to stand by her side and grab her hand. Hyungwon smiled in a loving manner towards her.

"Okay" She didn't protest, letting him take her away. He drag the chair out for her and push it in as she sits.  What a gentleman, she thought. He sat himself next to her. She glanced around the table, Wonho was at the head of the table, looking like a king.

"Shall we dig in?" Wonho asked, they all agreed and started to eat.

"I have somewhere I want to bring you later" Hyungwon leaned closer and whispered. She look at him questioningly.

"It's a surprise" He winked at her, making her blush.

"Will I like it?" She asked, biting her lip slightly. He just smiled as a reply.

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"The Eiffel tower? You brought me to see the Eiffel tower?" Valarie asked. She glanced around the area, there was literally no one in sight. It was reaching six in the morning.

"I've never been here before. I've never seen it in person. The last time I came, there was no Eiffel tower"

"I just thought that the first time I would see it, would be with the person I love" Hyungwon stated. Valarie thought for a moment.

"Is it me?" She asked, naively and obliviously. Hyungwon's face fell, making Valarie laugh in realization.

"Do you see anyone else?" Hyungwon commented. Valarie leans closer, placing her forehead against his cheek, her face scrunched as she laughed. Hyungwon turn to face her and wrap his arms around her.

"I really can't believe this is happening" Hyungwon said, looking down at her, lovingly.

"Me too. With anyone else, I just don't feel it as strong. But with you, I felt so desperate" Valarie hugged him back.

"You don't know how badly I wanted you. It was almost impossible to resist you" Hyungwon looks down at her different colored eyes that he fell in love with.

"And now you don't have to resist anymore" She wanted him, just as much as he wanted her.

He leans closer, their eyes fluttered close as their lips touched, moulding perfectly against each others. She melted into the kiss, as he was kissing her, full of passion, making her senses tingle. His hand cupped behind her neck, wanting to feel more of her if possible. She moaned as their lips danced and their tongues made contact. She gripped the back of his shirt, feeling his love and need for her. He couldn't get enough of the taste of her, sparking his senses, making his heart race.

She felt lightheaded at the kiss and she felt as if she was floating. Her mind was too hazy and the chemistry between them was so powerful. They slowly pulled away, their eyes locked on each other as they both pant softly. He gave her one last peck, before hugging her tightly against him, burying his face in her neck, the scent of her makes him addicted. She smiled against his shoulder, her eyes focused and adjusted to their surroundings. Her eyes instantly widened and she started to panic.

"Oh my god! Hyungwon!" She gripped onto him harder and he chuckled.

"W-we-! W-we're off the ground!" She panicked, her legs instantly wrapped themselves around his torso, feeling scared. What the f**k?! She was terrified of heights!

"Surprise" Hyungwon chuckled.

"It's not funny, Hyungwon! Put me down!"

"Wait! No! Don't put me down! You might drop me! Let's go down together!" She tried to convince him.

"Valarie, I won't ever let you fall" He said to her, holding onto her tightly as well.

"I will never hurt you ever again" He whispered in her ear. She look at him, his eyes were a pale blue.

"Hyungwon, you're scaring me! Seriously!" She glanced down once and she instantly regretted it. God! They're so high up!

"Valarie. Look at me" He said. She look up at him, fear still apparent in her eyes.

"Valarie, trust me. I won't let anything happen to you" Hyungwon said, with his emotionless face, but his eyes stared deep into hers, showing his seriousness. She felt like she could trust him, a safe feeling wash over her.

"I trust you. I do" She said, nodding her head and smiling nervously at him. He leans in and give her a kiss on her forehead.

"I have another surprise" He said.

"What is it?" She asked. His heartbeat race as he leans his forehead against hers, looking into her eyes. She could hear his heart pounding. Is he nervous? She's never seen him nervous, it was kind of making her concerned, but at the same time it amuses her.

"Valarie De'Casper, will you do me the honors of spending your lifetime with me?" He asked, softly, his breath a little shaky. She felt her heart racing in excitement and happiness. It was so sudden. She's been wishing for this dream to come true, and now that it's here, she was speechless.

"Valarie. Please say something" Hyungwon bit his bottom lip and closed his eyes for a moment.

"I-I'm speechless!" Her eyes teared up. Hyungwon still look at her nervously.

"Yes! Yes! I do! I want to be with you! I'll be with you!" She smiled brightly, the happy tears rolling down her cheeks. Hyungwon instantly smiled brightly, showing his pearly whites.

"I love you!" He swung her around in the air, as they were floating, making her gasp nervously.

"Hyungwon! I'm really scared of heights!" She stated, but she can't help the happy smile on her face. Hyungwon leans down and give her another kiss.

"I'm never letting you go" He whispered, against her lips, making her blush and crinkle her nose.

"Let's get married as soon as possible! I can't wait to tell the world you're mine" He added, making her giggle.

"Let's do it" She nodded, her eyes were sparkly, due to her tears.

"I love you" He said, sighing at the end, with a bright smile. He felt like it wasn't enough.

"I love you! I love you! I love you!" She was taken aback when he yelled out loud.

"I love you too!" She yelled back, and they both burst out laughing at the end.

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