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So that in the future
I can meet you again with a smile

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Jenna pov

When you recounted your encounter with Sisley Matriarch you could just bask in contentment. Her devoted assistant, Chloé showed you around the magnificent estate of Mrs Isabella D'Ornano's residence. The sheer opulence and Parisian decor blew your mind away. She was so kind and extremely welcoming.

The Sisley stores were mostly located in the more prestigious areas of Paris. It was your sole destination for the morning. The matriarch that made you an awesome offer, inviting you to your first Paris  Fashion Week.

You also had lunch with Chloe. Something like this had never happened to you before.

Once she called design houses to her premises so they could outfit you in the clothes of your choosing, her team of stylists and make-up artists took you under their wing.

You couldn't be more overwhelmed by how blessed you were. With the event in the afternoon, you and Chloé looked stunning. You chose an exquisite designer dress, sleeveless in classic black and white. You paired it with black designer heels and stockings.

You actually looked like a classic film star.

What you wore was a cute headband braid with a beautiful white flower,it was a cute design by Ms D'Ornano's personal refered hairstylist.  You long,silk black gloves fits well to complete your classic outfit. You felt truly part of the upper crust of Paris. You first took cute photographs with the matriarch and Chloé before you head to the fashion event. You heard that Sisley beauty is sponsoring the event.

You were astounded by the vast media presence on the redcarpet. You even stood next to the billionaire to take pictures. Ms D'Ornano's even introduce you to her
High ranking friends to widen your business network.You couldn't wait to inform your sister that you got business cards from various potential clients as a consultant for Moonflower.

Next to her was a popular place near the attractive matriarch. The media was speculating about your attendance with the big celebrity, so you could sense their intrigue.

She found herself seated in the front row of the event next to Ms. Matriach which was a huge surprise.

Ms D'Ornano's personal driver took you back to your hotel at the end of the event.

When you greeted  the hotel lobby employees and made your way to the open elevators , they were staring at you with pure admiration.

You could just grin in the elevator at all the attention. You even text  Jungsuk about your thrilling time at Paris Fashion Week .If you decide to stay in Paris for awhile, he can't wait to see you back in Ulsan in a week or two.

Jihyo:  Our eomma respond well to the medication. She looked radiant and so happy. So I dint want you to be concerned. She is well and I'm making sure everything is running smoothly here at the office.

You can't help to be feeling grateful to Jihyo, who left everything to move with you. You so happy right now. Especially the good news about your Eomma. Hopefully she will be out of the hospital with her own carer.

You: How is our little chatterbox doing? I miss you guys.

Jihyo: She is back from her dad, couldn't stop talking about the fairy-tale wedding. Oh and you dear friend Lalisa left a written letter for you...so strange.  Rose also invited you to have a lunch date with her. She said you don't answer all your texts. They missed you. I think Lalisa missed you the most, you were always her big sis to give her advice. She asked if it's okay to come see you.

You inhaled deeply at the news. How unexpected.  Lalisa decision to work in the enemies camp hurt you greatly. She is or was you most cherish bestfriend and she let the enemy used her like a helpless pawn on a chessboard.

You: Jihyo I don't think it's a good idea. I really don't wish to see her so soon, Ji. The fact that she sided with the enemy was unforgivable.  Tell Rose I'll define lyrics make it to lunch. Remind me again. I miss my god daughter.

The elevator abruptly stop on a floor before you could arrived at the floor of your room. Two chatting women walked in, and you looked up.A younger and an older one.

While they were amicably engaged in a muted conversation, they started to noticed someone in the rear as the elevator closed.

Your jaws nearly fall to the ground as your eyes widen. The elderly woman, who had very large eyes and extremely short styled gray hair, gave you a godsmacking look.

When the older woman recognizes you instantly, the younger woman next to her turns and stares at you both. You were just staring at each other speechlessly.

Staring into the astonished eyes of the Jeon Matriach, your face drained of blood. You were pale, but you compose yourself and with a tentative grin on your face, you  lift your head in a polite nod.

"Well, well, what a little a world is it that we live in, Song Jenna?" She let out an amazed yell. Her complexion looked radiant, because they had just left the hotel's hydrotherapy spa. She gazed surprised at you, beaming, her face grazed with a real smile.

You can still detect her warm approach and smiled relieved. You even assumed that she would hurl insults at you. Didn't Jungkook informed her about the gory details of your break-up?

"Madam Jeon Som-ni, good afternoon. It's a pleasure to see you. Once more," you show respect with a slight bow.

She gave you a narrowed, calculated stare, "Oh really, Is it a pleasure, Song Jenna?"

When she asked that, you took inhaled your breath and replied, "Yeah, it's always lovely to see you. Ma'am.You still radiate youth and vigor." A little smile spreads over your lips.

"Then why didn't you come visit me then? "she glared and scowled her signatures look, ." But don't worry, sweetheart. I'm going to let you make it up to me. You are a hotel guest here so I'll be having tea with you in my suite at 4 p.m. An please don't be late, and please don't think about runaway." She wagged her finger in front of your astounded face.

Your eyes widen. You're a bit uneasy because you know she's going to throrougly interrogate you,

"Er o-okay I'll see if I can make it" you just said.

You even wanted to give her a lame excuse, but you don't have any.

In your discovery,  you got to now you, Ms. Jeon Sr. as a ruthless business woman and a very  persistent individual who doesn't accept any type of rejection. She was powerful in her circles. When she noticed your sheer reluctance, her eyebrows shot upward with a questioing gaze.

"No excuses, kid... I want us to have some tea and perhaps supper in my private suite. Is there an issue, with that?" Her tone was stern as she requested. With a sigh, you gave a firm shake of your head.

How on earth are you going to relax in her company? You'll be burned alive by her especially since you broke your word to her. She must have discovered by now, how you apparently cheated on her favourite grandson Jungkook, who is her pride and joy. Your felt your spine began to tremble with anxiety.

How are you even going to answer all  her pressing questions? She will be really let down by your choices youve made. You know, even though, Jungkook moved on from you so quickly. He is a man who is engaged and may be getting married shortly. It is not really your ultimate goal get to warm-up to any of the Jeon family members. The fact is, you want to stay as far as possible from them. As you were inflicted with a lifetime of pain from that family.

But this Jeon Matriach senior has always appealed to you. She actually liked you so much. You never felt unworthy or less than Jungkook because of her. What's ironic is that she believed you were too good for Jungkook and that you could do far better as a girl.  But she cherished and encouraged your courtship. She believed that you two were the ideal pair and that you deserved love more.

"Nah, ma'am. I'm looking forward to tea in your suite," you say with a tense smile.

She clapped her hands and nodded, grinning a little." All right. Give her the specifics of my room Nam-ra .We have a lot to talk about." While you stood there, stunned by the sudden change of events, she drifted off out of the elevator.  What was the odds?

What a bizarre day. Attending Paris Week, greeting notable visitors, receiving attention, and wearing this exquisite,very pricey designer dress and meeting the savage grandmother of the man who currently hates you with a passion and will do anything to make sure you live a miserable existence.

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You stood in front of the presidential suite, holding your breath in fear, wondering if you could just run away. You were aware, though, that this was your one and only opportunity to share. Perhaps Madam Som-Ni might understand. You hoped.

You closed your eyes for a little minute before summoning the bravery to knock.

With a wide grin, the PA for Ms. Som-Nis opened the door. She looked lovely and quite professional, dressed in a two-piece navy suite.

With a courteous bow, you both say "hi." She then led you through the door of the lavishly furnished living room, grinning from ear-to-ear. A noticed a lovely velvet dull blue window curtains and handcrafted tussels adorned the cream and gold walls. The windows were letting in plenty of natural light. Floors in the Versailles style with crown moldings .A stunning elaborate gold mirror was situated over a fireplace, and the room was furnished with cream and mustard lounge seating.

A subtle Asian influence from the 18th century caught your attention: the beautifully blue and gold Chinese vases. Nothing about this room was cheap, even with the pricey Persian rug and the crystal chandelier.What a rich and warm  inviting, the room was. Living in a presidential suite like this must have cost more than a year'salary pay.But the Jeons can afford to stay for a year and not feel a dent in their wallets. Their money is like tapwater , freely available.

While seated on a plush sofa, Madam Som-ni busied herself adding pink sugar crystals to her hot tea. She smiled graciously as she looked up when Nam-ra told the matriarch about your being there. Her flowy silk kaftan outfit was in shades of bright pinks and purple, accessorized with elaborate costume jewellery, made her looked vintage and elegant. Her makeup was perfectly dine, and her lips were in a crimson red. The most expensive rings from a well-known jewelry band adorned her fingers.

Expressing gratitude to Nam-ra, you bowed to the sitting matriarch. You sent her a bouquet of flowers and some chocolates, which she accepted and thanked you for. Her assistant went straight to the little kitchen and swiftly put it in a crystal vase.

"Come on, kid, stop acting like you just swallowed a stick and come on. Grab a cup of tea. There are some very delicious sweet and savory appetizers from the high tea menu. Help yourself."

She pointed to the tea table, laden with various delicacies. With a smile, you nod.

"Thank you, Madam Som-ni." You took a custard tart and nibbled a little amount of it since you were too anxious to fully savor the assortment. It's delicious.

Due to discomfort, your stomach trembles uncontrollably. You took a deep breath and reclined on the sofa, enjoying your tea.

She squinted her eyes as she glanced at you."So, Jenna, how are you?"

She is aware of about your past and the events that followed your split.

It's a quiet smile. "I'm well---"

"Don't give me that bull," she grumbled." Even though you broke your promise, you still looked stunning from the outside." She scowled at you in that familiar way.

You took a sharp breath. "Madam Som-ni, I didn't---"

She interrupted you quite forcefully and swiftly.

"Ah, shut that lying mouth! Song Jenna, you promised me you would... I would like to know every little detail of your motivation for doing what you did."She appeared quite annoyed. You looked taken back by her sudden harshness.

Tears started to flow as you sat the tea cup down with visible trembled hands,
."Ma'am it is so complicated, I just couldn't keep my word. I didn't know what to do?"You softly state.

You gulped.
She looked at you with narrowed eyes, her calculating stare unnerved you so much," Jenna I would like to know the full truth out of your mouth. You ruined and destroyed Jungkook. His heart was broken into shards, so why did you do it?"

You just pushed your lips together, and as though the walls had just collapsed, you began to sob in her presence, saying, "You won't understand Ms. Somni."you sniffed, wiping your tears with the tips of your fingers.

How can you open up that you still love her grandson so much. You still struggled to move on with someone else. How can you tell her that you think or dream about him everyday. Your heart ache to come clean, but he look so happy with his life right now. You rather let him hate you than know you sell -out.

"Try me!" She called out. She demands the details.

"I'm so sorry Madam..." Your tear-filled eyes brimmed with despair as you gazed at her.

You inhaled deeply and with deep deflation you said, " Out troubles actually started when Gulie asked my hand in marriage."

With her arms crossed over her torso, Madam Som-ni waited for your revealed truth. It was your only chance to give her your recount of the story.

With a deep breath, you told her the story of epic proportion of the reasons why you chose to do what you did. The unimaginable, by breaking the heart of the only man you still loved. The room was filled with stunned silence.

Ms Som-ni was immensely filled with inner fury at what she discovered, and her eyes were wider than saucers. Her wrinkled face was displaying deep feelings that could only indicate one thing:

...Nothing favorable for those who are entangled.

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N/A. Jenna couldn't keep the pain in no longer.

*The details of what truly happened will be revealed later.😉 stay tuned.

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1. What do you think Madam Som-ni will do now that she heard the truth?

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