I realise only now,
so I love me

August 2015

You and Alia were so energised after your travel documents have been approved. Your accommodation has been sorted out. Alia and Navya kept in contact via Skype, finalising the apartment rental details.

She told Alia that you could just come with your clothes because her apartment is already finished and because she is also of Indian descent, she left you with so surprises@ the condo.

You can't wait to explore. Alia got everything planned out for your first month before officially registering for the year. You were relaxing at Alia's house. After indulging in a hot curry dish.

Vidhan also came and visited Alia when he heard you were hanging out. You were not very impressed to see him. He could smirk, very enthralled by your rejections and hard to get attitude. You don't know why he is so adamant to marry you...just two days ago he went on a date with some model. You even decline dinner dates with him.

He can't wait to tame you when you officially become his wife. When he is done loving you, all thoughts of soulmates fly out of your mind. You could scowl at him. As if you will let him touch you like that.

Unbeknownst to him and that arrogant fool, Ranveer, you and Alia will be in Korea earlier than anyone expected.

During the start of summer vacation, Priya and Shavadhi grew closer. They visited each other and went on several friendship dates to different malls and even took Maira. Shavadhi brother, Armaan, was mesmerised with Priya and constantly asking her out. He was in the same class as the school hottie. You are so excited it even matched Priya's excitement for her new year at a mainstream school.

Priya is not interested in any relationships. If her parents would get any snuff the nose, they will eagerly start marriage negotiations. No thanks. And he is not her type at all. Well, if he looked a bit like Min Yoongi, it will be another story. But no one can look like her Lil'meow meow. She will die if he can be her first kiss.

The day of the two best friends departure came. You and Alia had a small get together with your family on Saturday afternoon. Their flight will be Sunday evening. The excitement was tangible in the Dholakia household, although your palaka ( parents) asked your parents not to invite Vidhan and Ranveer over. You don't want to inform them that you're leaving a week earlier.

Priya and Shavadhi are in the pool with Maira. They had a beebeekyoo ( BBQ) outside at the poolside. Mukhi and Oliver were in charge of the food.

You had a very relaxing afternoon. You had tandoori chicken and kebabs, roast veggies, basmati rice and Naan bread. You and Alia only cut up fruit for dessert.

As you watched your best friend, her eyes lit up, and you could sense her inner joy. You smile, hoping both of you will be happy in South Korea. It will be a blast to go to the BBQ restaurants, not worrying about your weight as a carefree 22-year-old and Alia, a 23-year-old.

Among the kpop entertainment companies Alia wants to check out, she hopes to run into her idols. There's no way you'll recognise anyone, even when you sit next to one. Alia knows most of them as well as some of the actors.

To help you both adjust to South Korean culture, you have already started taking online beginner Korean language classes. Being young and not famous in another country appeals to you so much. The idea of being nameless is too exciting. You were going to wear less makeup and be more natural.

The next day, your family and Alias' parents saw you off at the airport together. When you arrived at the airport, it was already 10 pm.

You and Alia choose  Air India. Since it was the last international flight, the terminals weren't so filled with passengers. Two first-class tickets were booked for you.

Alia had six bags while you had four. She brought a lot of spices and Indian cooking ingredients. You just shook your head and wondered if there were any Indian shops in South Korea. You can search the Internet or something like that. You and Alia already downloaded some of the necessary apps. The research Alia has done on Korea is impressive.

"I would like Korean snacks and to have Suga's autograph if you ever meet him, "Priya pleaded to Alia, who grinned happily.

"If I'm so lucky to meet them...we'll attend a fan meet later this year," Alia replied, dreaming.

You sipped some of your coke and grin," Priya, a lot of us would like to meet BTS, but they'd probably have thousands of bodyguards everywhere they go. We wouldn't be able to talk to them or even approach them."

"The possibilities are endless, Y/n, you can be such a vella", grumbles Priya. Y/n is such a fantastic dream stealer.

"Priya, BTS is world-famous. You like their most savage member. I read that he hates people in his personal space. That face scares me...I would rather admire them from afar." You grin. You secretly hope to be lucky enough to see Seokjin, your ultimate celebrity crush.

Shavadhi smile," What will you do if you meet your bias in reality."

Laughing, you say, "Maybe not recognise him at first, but I'll be happy to see them up close if we get tickets to the fan meeting. Those tickets are hard to get. Maybe its already sold out." 

"You'll recognise the Worldwide handsome everywhere. Even in your dreams!" Alia shoves your shoulders. You just glanced to the side. Even for yourself, your admiration for Seokjin is worrisome. 

"You're not supposed to drool over other men when you are engaged." Mukhi shook her head. "You girls need to keep themselves wholesome like Indian girls with a good education."

"I will not marry the loser. I would rather eat my fingers than be with him. He can go to his model girlfriend. I won't let this old fool of a grandpa rule me out of his grave." Alia growled with a scrunched up face. All of you snicker at that.

Fortunately, their parents are standing further away, so you stand with your sisters and her friend.

It is impossible to explain the sheer amount of hatred Alia harboured toward her new fiancé. While she did not tell her parents, she will not let herself be bullied into marrying someone she has hated for years. As soon as she settles in, she will begin going on dates.

On the other hand, you always had trouble dating guys because of your fame. They enjoyed being seen with a national beauty queen. That's why you never agree to date guys. You hope to find your soulmate before 25 years. There were almost three years left until your forced marriage with Vidhan.

The time had come to board. There were tears in your mom's eyes. They were standing with Alia's parents. After a lot of hugging and tears, you had to leave.

Your mother looked at you with sad eyes and told you, "I'm going to miss you so much, baby. Be safe, call me daily, and tell us how the Koreans are treating you. If you don't like it, please come home."

"Oh, mama. We'll be fine. What can go wrong with a bodyguard like Alia? What about making sure Dad and you stay safe? And don't tell Vidhan about my contact information." You hugged her tightly as you told her.

'I love you.' You hug both of Mukhi and Alia's parents as well as Priya, her friend and Maira.

As Alia's mom looked sternly into Alia's eyes, she instructed her, "Behave. Don't start any scandals. Try to learn karate.". Her dad was also tightly embraced by her.

"Ugh, ma, no one might know me there. I'll be so understated. Please trust me." She hugged her parents and grabbed her bags.

In the background, Alia watches her father snort and scowl. Isn't it possible that they can trust her to look after herself? For goodness sake, she's 23 years old. She even took photos with the Masai people in Kenya during a photo shoot in Africa. She did not experience anything. Oh, jeez.

She will even take care of Y/N. Giggling, they briskly walk to the first-class lounge, waving at their families.

Alia sighed with satisfaction, "New life is here!"

You gushed, "Oh my goodness...I can't believe we're leaving New Delhi.".

Then you giggle and join arms as she put on her shades and struts to the door. It makes you smile. You weren't expected to leave India, so no paparazzi were waiting or following you. There was no tip-off given to them. Vidhan would make sure you were photographed together.

The hostess of the Air India lounge was smiling brightly at you both. Both of you wore comfortable clothes.

This lounge looks very luxurious, and you both took a seat on the beige cream sofas. A few businessmen sat around and a very wealthy family.

You and Alia decided to enjoy a snack in the first-class buffet lounge. There were various hot meals, and you enjoy every bite of it. You both sat on the couches afterwards and played with your phones or texted. Your new iPhone is impressive. Alia gave it to you as a graduation gift. You have two. Another golden obe you've won  2nd runner up at the Miss World 

Alia communicated with Navya, who requested them to meet her at Incheon Airport. She received all the flight information from Alia. Navya will still be in Seoul for the day to answer any questions you might have about the rental and your surroundings. After you hire an uber, you and Alia must first go shopping for groceries. You hope you're near a mall for shopping. You don't want to take the wrong bus or get lost on the train. You just hope the people are friendly and not stoic.

A grin spread across Alia's face, "She's so nice...Wow, we already have one friend in Chungju."

Glancing at Alia, you furrow your brows, "Where is our new apartment?" You applied some glossy pink lipstick to your lips.

Alia smiled, "Don't worry, it's also in Chungju. Navya told me Konkuk is near the Han river. We can visit exciting places."

You smile, "Good...and the transport system?" you hope to get a bicycle and ride around your neighbourhood and explore. It's hopefully safe were you going to live.

Alia informed you, "We can take the subway or use the buses to get to our University." She is well prepared for the trip. Alia seems to have wanted to stay in Seoul indefinitely. Depending on how you feel, you could wait five years.

The time had come to board. After you and Alia took your designer to carry on bags, put your sunglasses on, and a few selcas later, you left the lounge to board at a private terminal.

There were a lot of smiles on the flight attendants' faces since they recognised two local celebrities. As you smile widely, Alia grins and nods at them.

The seating was 1-2-1. You and Alia got the middle seats next to each other. You both smile broadly as you look at each other. Here we come, South Korea!

Place your jackets in the hanger compartment and your bags in the overhead compartment. During the seating process, the hosts were very gracious and welcoming to you and Alia. As you look into each other's eyes, you squeal with excitement and giddiness. How incredible that you have grown up so much that you can leave your parents' homes and live independently. 

You wonder what Seoul has in store for you. Will you be able to live an exciting life, or will you run home sooner than you expected? You and Alia will open a new bank account; hopefully, you'll be able to start your business together. Alia will help you with the running of the company and you with the creative process. You hope you'll succeed.

You and Alia received your welcome drinks, and you and she had a great time. To enjoy the flight, you put your hair up in a ponytail.

Alia was fiddling with her earphones because she wanted to watch her favourite boys shows on YouTube. On their entertainment channel, you can watch their in-flight television shows.

"Y/n we will enjoy every moment in Seoul. You will never regret your decision to accompany me to Seoul. Let's drink to "pure happiness and love." Alia said with deep satisfaction and inner happiness. Her face is glowing.

A smile spreads across your face, and you raise your glass. "Pure happiness and love."

Air India was about to take off...

A/n. I hope all my Jin-stans enjoyed this filler chapter. You and Alia are on your way to Seoul; what surprises await you there.

Question 1:  Are you going to enjoy your new life, or will you run back home?

Question 2: Will you stay for more than five years in a foreign country?

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