Sarang's eyes went wide when Yejun said his proposal.
"My parents won't mind, and my older sisters will like you being there. And we also have the same program in home school so we can finish our school activities together. We have my sister to tutor us. She is really smart you know. My mom will also cook you lots of food. You don't need to worry about your weight there; my mom will not let you go hungry. What do you say?"
"I-it's just so sudden. I need to ask my dad first."
"We can talk to Pres first so he can contact your dad." Yejun's eyes widened seemingly pleading Sarang. "We also have a guest room now since we moved to a bigger house. You can sleep in the guest room." He continued.
Sarang who gets carried away by Yejun's puppy dog eyes agrees reluctantly. They went to look for Jin Woo. They saw him mentoring trainees at the training room. They explained the plan and had Jin Woo call Sarang's father. Sarang's father agreed as it will take him two weeks to come back home, and he worries Sarang's safety.
"I will deal with Sarang's mom, if you could buy her essentials first as I can't have her go back there. Her mother might not let her out of the house. I will pay for everything; you can just send me the receipts." Said Sarang's father.
"Yes Mr. Oh. Do not worry about the payment. It's nothing I can handle." Said Jin Woo.
"Sarang I will have Auntie Mina accompany you to a department store, okay? You buy clothes and underwear good for two weeks. Then you can go to Yejun's house. Do not worry about your mom, me and your dad will handle it."
"Yes President. How about my schedule?"
"You don't have anything for three days so work on your school activities with Yejun by then. Do not come to the company for the time being. Your manager will pick you up and send you to Yejun's house when you have a schedule." Said Jin Woo to Sarang.
"And you Yejun, I called your mom. She is happy for Sarang to be there. You don't have a schedule for a week. Make sure to finish you school activities then, okay?"
"Yes Pres! Ill take care of Sarang as well."
"Good boy." Praised Jin Woo as he ruffles Yejun's hair.
Mina picked up Sarang and Yejun at the agency. They had so much fun shopping and ate out as well. It was Yejun's first time being with Jin Woo's wife, but he felt comfortable. After Shopping, Soohyuk, their manager fetched them at the mall and sent them to Yejun's house.
Sarang suddenly became nervous meeting Yejun's family. Good thing their manager was there as a familiar person to Sarang.
Yejun opened the door to their house and inside his mom and sisters are waiting and anticipating Sarang's arrival.
"Hello Mrs. Kang. Sarang is here now." Soohyuk greeted Yejun's mother politely through a bow.
Mrs. Kang rose from her seat and hugged Sarang. "My dear, welcome to our home!" She greeted Sarang so warmly, Sarang felt like crying again. But she managed to stop tears from coming out of her eyes to avoid worrying Yejun's mom.
"Hello Mrs. Kang. My name is Sarang, I will be in your care for two weeks. I hope I am not much of a bother to you." Sarang bowed as soon as she was released from the hug.
"Oh my! What a respectful kid. No wonder your manager and president talk highly of you. Do not worry about anything else Sarang. Feel at home and I promise you this will be a safe space for you." Mrs. Kang assured Sarang.
"Sarang is in your care now Mrs. Kang. Thank you so much for your help. I will get going now. I will pick up the kids when they have a schedule." Soohyuk said his goodbye and went home.
Sarang was overwhelmed with the warm welcome she was given. For the two weeks Sarang stayed at the Kang's residence, she felt at peace. Yejun's family had treated her really well. Mrs. Kang really likes feeding her kinds including Sarang. She made sure Sarang was eating enough and getting enough nutrients. Sarang did not dread being weight for two weeks. Yejun's sisters were so sweet to her. They acted like a big sister, helping with her hair, clothes and her schoolwork. Yejun's oldest sister was so smart and good at teaching that Sarang understood her lessons and finished her school activities earlier than the intended due. Yejun's dad was a quiet man, but she sees that he cares for his family. He is also really kind to Sarang.
She was happy but it was not all sunshine and rainbow. She dreaded coming home. She was scared about her mother checking her weight and dreading the anger she about to face running away from home. Sarang had not talked to her mother all those days as advised by her dad. Her dad had reassured her that she will not be harmed when she comes home and it made her a little bit at ease.
But what Sarang does not know is her father is already planning to separate with her mother. It was a good thing Sarang was old enough to choose who to stay with, but her father is worried about what will Sarang's mother do. She is not one to stay quiet.
****
It was Sarang's last night staying with the Kang's. Tomorrow, her dad will pick her up and bring her home.
She is currently at the balcony looking at the stars. Yejun made his way beside Sarang, quietly looking up and observing the stars like Sarang.
Sarang leaned her head on Yejun's shoulder, closing her eyes reminiscing all that happened to her these past few months and how Yejun was in all of them.
"Yejun."
"Yeah?"
"Thank you for being a great friend."
"You know I like you right?" Yejun answered with a question.
"Yeah, I like you too." Sarang said with a smile.
"That's a different kind of like. You know I don't like you as a friend."
"Why are you being like this right now Yejun?"
"You really look cute pouting. But you do know I can wait."
"But what if you waste your time waiting? What if I fall for someone else?"
"Wow! Do you really have to scare me like that?" Yejun said while laughing.
"There will always be a possibility like that though."
"Well, I know it will hurt but what can I do? If I stay the second lead in your life, then what can I do? It will hurt but I will be happy for you. I will not be happy for the guy you will date though."
"Haha what the heck? You will not be happy for the both of us?"
"At least allow me to hate the guy who will steal you away from me. But seriously please don't break my heart." Yejun looked at Sarang's eyes so intently that Sarang was not able to come up with a teasing response. She only managed to stare back at his handsome face and looked away.
*****
The next day Sarang's father came to pick Sarang up. He thanked the Kang family for taking care of Sarang for the past two weeks. Sarang was very nervous while she was at the car not until she realized they are not on the road to their house.
"Dad where are we going?" Asked Sarang.
"You will see in a bit dear. I hope you will like it." Answered Sarang's dad with a gentle smile.
After a few minutes, they stopped in front of a tall building apartment building. Sarang followed her dad inside and saw that it has a strict security. She looked around the lobby and the staff gave Sarang's dad a card key. They went inside the elevator and her dad pressed the 18th floor.
They have reached their destination and to Sarang's surprise, the place was bigger than their other apartment.
"Are we going to live here from now on?" Sarang asked.
"Yes, welcome to our new home Sarang."
"W-where is mom?" Sarang asked.
"Let's sit first Sarang. I have something to say to you."
They both sat down at the while sofa which felt very new.
"First Sarang, dad is very sorry. I am sorry for not doing this earlier. I got scared of what your mom will do if I separate our family when you were younger."
Sarang stayed quiet but listened intently.
"Your mom and I are going to divorce. This is nobodies' fault but me and your mom's, so I hope you don't blame yourself Sarang."
Sarang felt a tear drop from her cheeks. She was confused as to what she was feeling. She felt sad that their family will fall apart but felt a little relieved not being able to see her mother. The sense of relief was immediately replaced by guilt. She felt guilty for feeling happy about not seeing her mother.
"Sarang, I promise I will protect you. I hope I am not too late."
Sarang could only respond by crying as her feelings continue to confuse her and all her dad could do is hug her.