"You look so handsome. They're gonna love you", I clapped excitedly.

"What if they don't? I know your parents didn't like the guys you dated before. What happens if they don't like me?", Jeonghan asked.

"They will. And who cares if they don't. I like you. I'm old enough to date who ever I want to", I said.

He sighed and fixed his shirt as he stared at himself in the mirror. I admired how handsome he looked. We've been friends for years and I never saw him this way before. I can't believe a month ago from today he asked me out on a date. It was really out of nowhere too.

"I just have to look good. You on the other hand look beautiful as always. Are you ready?", he asked.

"Yeah. My parents' party doesn't start till a few hours though", I said.

"That's fine. I wanna take you somewhere first", he smiled and grabbed my hand.

~~~~

"Jeonghan you shouldn't have", I gasped as I saw the small necklace on his hands.

He turned me around and placed the necklace around my neck. He sighed before turning me back around to face him.

"Why do you look so glum? Was it expensive? Because if it was, you should return it. I don't want money to get in the way of our friendship", I told him.

"It's not that. You look even more beautiful with that necklace on. Promise me that whatever happens, we'll stick together no matter how difficult it is", he said.

"What's this about? Are you leaving me?", I asked him.

"No I'm not. I just... want you to be prepared if your parents don't approve of us dating", he said.

"I'm sure they'll approve. They'll love you. Just like I love you", I smiled shyly, knowing this is the first time I told him how I felt.

"You do?", he asked.

"Yeah. Don't worry about anything. Everything is gonna be fine."

~~~~

*Earlier that week*

"Just make sure she falls head over heels for you. If that doesn't happen, we won't get the money. Remember, her father is looking around for a guy so (y/n) could marry her. And it can't be just any guy. She knows you so well. I'm telling you, this is perfect."

"I can't do this anymore. I can't follow up with this plan. It's only gonna hurt her feelings. I'm not gonna do it anymore", Jeonghan said to the mysterious girl with horrible highlights.

"You're making a big mistake. This could be our only chance of being together. Do you not want to be with me anymore?", the girl asked.

'Mark my works Jeonghan. You will regret breaking things off with me' , she thought.

~~~~

*Present Day*

"Mom! Dad! This is Jeonghan. He's my boyfriend I was telling you about", I intertwined my hand with Jeonghan's.

He smiled at them and extended his hand towards them. I can tell he looks nervous. I brushed my thumb against his skin to reassure him that everything will be fine.

"Jeonghan, of course. It's very nice to meet you", my mother said.

My father had no expression on his face. He was looking down at Jeonghan like if he was a small mouse.

"You're not having sex with my daughter", my father said.

"Daddy!", I gasped and lightly punched him on the arm.

I looked around at the group of people to see if they heard anything. They were still talking amongst themselves, dancing to the music and eating finger foods.

I don't know why my father always throws these types of parties. It's so boring and no one even talks about it after. But since he is my father, I have to pretend like I want to be here.

"What? I can't have my daughter with someone who's just with her for sex. Remember the last guy you dated? He tried kissing you every second. You need to be with someone who isn't a coward and a pervert", he said.

"He's not like that. Right Jeonghan?", I asked.

Before Jeonghan could answer, the white screen that connects with the DVD player turned on. It was a strange video.

"You just have to marry her and then we'll get the money. Baby, we're finally gonna be able to go to New York and accomplish our dream. I know she's really crazy and weird but you're friends with her. I'm sure she won't say no to you."

"Oh no", Jeonghan whispered and ran to the back to find that DVD player.

"As long as you erase that picture of her, I'll do it. If this doesn't work though, what do I have to do so you won't post that picture on the internet?"

"Well..there is something. Since you are my boyfriend, we have to do what almost all couples do. And that involves us being in the bedr-"

The screen went white again. I can see Jeonghan coming from the back, rubbing his neck. Everyone in the room look appalled. I was a bit confused and hurt.

"Poor (y/n), hurts doesn't it."

I turned around and noticed the same girl in the video standing in front of me with a smirk on her face.

"Melanie, now is not the time. Leave", Jeonghan said as he stood in front of me.

"Jeonghan, who is she?", I asked him.

"I'm his girlfriend. You mean nothing to him. He's only with you because we heard that if someone marries you, they'll get half of your parents inheritance. He doesn't really love you. You poor child", she pouted and let out an annoying laugh.

"Is that true Jeonghan?", I asked him.

"Uh..she's not my girlfriend. She's just-"

"Is it true??", I repeated.

"...yes but-"

"Leave", I said before turning and walked away.

"(Y/n) wait I'm sorry-", before he could go after me, my father stepped in his way.

"She does not want to talk to you. How dare you do this to her. You are forbidden to go anywhere near her. If I see you here, I will have my security escort you out. Please leave and never return", my father said.

Jeonghan looked at the direction I went before turning and walked out of the building with his hands in his pocket and his head hanging low.