“What? You are joking with us, right, Grandpa? I am your granddaughter, you can't possibly choose my fate and not give me the chance?” Juhee was furious, her face became all red due to anger after hearing what the old man said.
It was really unexpected and abnormal, something that she never expected in her whole life. In front of her was an old man lying on the hospital bed, asking her to marry a man she doesn't like. It made no sense to her. “She is right. We don't like each other, there's no affection between us, how can you ask us to marry each other when there's no love?” Said Jacob. He's also in the same situation. The words that came out of the old man's mouth were something they never expected. It was as if, he was telling them both to die. This old man lying on the hospital bed is her grandfather. He looked pale and weak as if he would die anytime soon. “Juhee, please be a little considerate towards your grandfather. His condition is really bad right now, he might not wake up to see tomorrow. You are his only granddaughter, if you also don't listen to him, who will?” Juhee's mom spoke in a gentle tone. She's mad at Juhee for raising her voice at her grandfather, the person closest to her. But can't do more than that because she's her daughter. She can't look down on Juhee either. “Evelyn is right. I understand you are upset that we took such a huge decision without asking you. But he's barely hanging on the thin thread, he can pass away any time soon. So won't you grant him this last wish?” Even her father doesn't want to understand her. Everything was going well this morning but then suddenly, this afternoon, her mom called her and told her to return home as soon as possible. The same goes for Jacob, her archenemy. He was on the construction site when his mother called him and told him to come to Juhee's house. Both hurried back and when they reached, they saw the old man lying on the bed, he was in pain, pale, and looked like he had no strength left in him. “Juhee and Jacob! I know you both have not thought about marriage yet. But this old man here is losing his life, I want to see you both married, have children and live your life happily ever after. Do I not deserve it?” The old man spoke in his sickly tone, he was having a lot of difficulty speaking. Juhee and Jacob sat down by his side. Both took his hand in there and looked at him with sadness in their eyes. “Grandpa! I am worried about you. You shouldn't talk about our marriage right now and should pursue medical treatment. I am sure you will get better once you go to the hospital. If not, at least let me check on you. Let me see what's wrong with you.” Juhee asked to check on him since she works in the medical field. She's hard to bend, and doesn't believe he's sick. Everything seems like a plan to her set by both families to tie her and Jacob together. Even Jacob doesn't trust them in this matter. Although Juhee and Jacob treat each other like enemies, they are on the same side. “Grandpa, Juhee is right. We should go to the hospital. No illness is impossible to cure. The medical field has advanced so much. Plus, your granddaughter is a doctor. So I am sure you will be fine once you let her check.” Said Jacob in a concerned tone. It was evident how hard both families are trying to tie them in a knot, and it wasn't the first time they had tried such a lousy trick. They could see through their pretense every time but this time was different. Both families were using the old man this time, and even the old man was willingly doing all this nonsense. But is this really an act? What if he's really sick? “Mom, I am taking him to the hospital, only doctors can help him.” Said Juhee as she extended her hand to start the body checkup. But the old man stopped her. “Stop there! I don't want to get any checkups, nor do I want to go to the hospital. Only you two have the cure for my illness. Either you both get married or see me die in front of your big eyes. Decide now, what you want to do.” He asked them to choose, his voice screamed authority. He was furious and raised his voice on them, his dearest grand kids. He never in his whole life raised his voice to his grand kids. So this matter became a little serious. Juhee looked at him with sad eyes. “Grandpa, why are you so stubborn? You know very well that I don't wish to marry. Can't you all just let me off the hook? Is marrying someone that important Can't I leave peacefully without getting married?” Juhee raised questions in front of them all. Yes, she's 27 this year, still single. But independent and well-settled. Her ideals are different from others. She doesn't get any satisfaction from dating or seeing someone. Marriage is just outrageous for her. But now, he is trying to marry her off. Why? “You never forced her to do anything against her will, so why now? She's happy the way she's leading her life, and so I am. I never raised any doubts on you, but for the first time I want to. You know how deep our hatred is for each other. So why do you want to marry us to each other?” Jacob questioned. The old man felt sad, the color from his face started fading off even more, and he was more than pale now. “I understand! You both have grown up now, not entitled to listen to your parents or grandparents. Fine! Do whatever you want, let this old man on his own. Go back to your normal life, you don't have to worry about me. I have grown old anyway, it's okay if I die without seeing you marry and have children. Who's there for me anyway? You guys are all grown up, live your own life.” The old man said in such a depressing tone that even a happy person who has no guilt will start to feel guilty of something he hasn't done. And the situation right now, without any doubt felt like a trick of blackmailing. The emotional blackmailing that every parent uses on their children once in a while and frequently when they don't listen to them. Jacob and Juhee surely were feeling guilty now. And while they were still in a dilemma as to what to do next, the old man's health started degrading even more towards the worst. The parents from both sides looked at both, with the pressuring stares. “You two, decide now. This is the last wish of your grandfather, have some filial pity. If he dies without seeing you married, he won't rest in peace, and we won't forgive you either.” “Fine! I will get married.” Both said at the same time. Everyone looked at them, and the atmosphere in the room changed. Jacob and Juhee were shocked that they were having the same mindset in this matter. Marriage wasn't that important right now, his health was. As long as they agreed, he will take medical treatment. They can think about the marriage matter once he's health gets better. So they took his words about marriage lightly. But that was maybe the best or the worst decision of their life. Juhee agreed to marry him just so that she can take this old man to the hospital and operate on him immediately. “I am ready for this marriage.” Said Juhee once again and called the hospital. “Hello! Please come to the Sunshine mansion immediately.” After saying so, she hung up the call and looked at the old man. “I agreed to marry him. Now it's your turn to fulfill your side of responsibility.” Juhee said in a strict tone. “No! Not now. First, get married, only then I will cooperate with you.” Said the old man, he was persistent, not bending to her words. “Grandpa! Enough with your drama. Your condition is not good right now. I don't know for how long you will be able to hold on. Stop with her persistence and come with me. Marriage is a long process, it will take days. Will you be able to hold on till then?” Juhee was now furious. She was too mad at him right now. How can he not be worried about his health and think of giving importance to such silly and useless matters? Jacob was silent the whole time, he was only watching Juhee. It was their family matter and his involvement would only worsen the current situation. Her grandpa and family on the other hand had other plans. Seeing how desperate the granddaughter was about his health, it was the right time for the old man to strike the deal. The old man signaled her parents, they both nodded their heads and clapped their hands together. A moment later, a lawyer and a member of the marriage magistrate's office entered the room. Jacob and Juhee were stunned to see two men entering the room. Juhee's mom smiled brightly as the lawyer handed out some kind of papers to her, and then she extended the papers in front of both kids. “What is this mom?” Juhee questioned taking the papers from her hand. “Marriage document. You just have to sign here and you both will become husband and wife.” Jacob's mom said with a big grin on her face. This was without a doubt a trap. Juhee and Jacob knew it was a trap, still, they decided to bite the bullet and stepped inside the trap. Juhee was still not ready for anything, yet she had no choice. “Give me the pen.” Juhee asked for the pen to sign the paper. She was at least hoping for Jacob to say no but looks like even he was in a tight spot denying anything. Her parents and his have known each other from the very beginning, they have been best friends from the start. His family and her family have always been close, like a reason family. So their marriage was always expected and had been in the family's mind. But since they both were in denial and didn't want to, the parents just couldn't force them. Juhee and Jacob tried to never get entangled with each other after that incident. They never wanted to be a part of each other's life again. But fate sure is unpredictable. They were single just a moment ago, but look at them now....forced into this marriage. She signed the paper and looked at him. “Jacob! She has signed the document, it's your turn now. Don't disappoint us.” Said his parents. He took the paper from her hand and then signed as well. The moment he was done with the signature, his mother snatched away the papers from his hand. Smiles appeared on everyone's faces presented there. Everyone is happy for them. Jacob and Juhee finally submitted their fate to each other and are now husband and wife. “Congratulations! You are now officially married to each other. Your marriage certificates will come soon. Enjoy your new life.” “Finally! Both of my kids are married. I can now die in peace. Oh! no! I am still young, there's no way I should die this early.” Said Jacob's mother. Now that the papers were signed, and she was married, it was time to take the old man to the hospital. The siren started ringing in front of the house as the ambulance arrived. “Old man! Let's go to the hospital now.” She said as some men from the hospital entered his room. “It's okay! I am fine now.” Said the old man as he saw the men from the hospital. “I will hear no excuse from you. You are sick and you should go to the hospital. It's an order.” Juhee became cold all of a sudden.The way she spoke those words, the room temperature dropped to negative. She's worried about him and doesn't want to listen to any nonsense. Everyone went silent after seeing her scary look. “We are sorry but you are on your own now. We can't help you.” They probably thought in their mind. The old man doesn't want to seek medical treatment. But he can't refuse or reject after seeing furious and angry she is. They want to tell her everything was just an act to make her agree to marry Jacob. But now things have gone too far. They can't tell her the truth. The people from the hospital collected the old man from the bed, put him on a stretcher and then into the ambulance. They took him to the hospital and everyone followed. Jacob is well aware of Juhee's stubborn and bad ass personality, he knows how daring she can be. After all, he has seen her growing up, he's been there her whole childhood. Even his parents are well aware of how dangerous she can be when furious. So they found it b
Seeing the reaction of their parents, it has become important for them to plan ahead. “Once provoked, they will go to any extent. We have to plan ahead or else they will keep interfering in our lives.” Juhee reminded Jacob of the obvious. Their parents can be very stubborn and toxic at times. No, they have always been stubborn. On one side they say they won't force their children into doing anything that's against their will, yet on the other hand, they try to do everything in their power to submit the kids to them. “I have an idea. Of course, if you approve of it, we can proceed further, it depends on you.” Jacob said touching his chin. His mind has finally sparked with an idea. “Go ahead! I am all ears.” Juhee gave him the permission. “Come here!” He pulled her closer. Their distance is too short right now that his breath is hitting her ear, it's warm. He murmurs something in her ear and his mouth is just two centimeters away from touching her ears. To his surprise, her ears
Juhee glares at him but a smile remains on her face, she's surely being sarcastic in this one. Lucas smiles like a smart kid who knows everything despite her being sarcastic and warning him. “I understand, sister-in-law.” He didn't understand anything. She told him not to call her sister-in-law, yet he called her knowing she doesn't like it. It's fun and all to him. “You are surely stubborn. Fine! I understand it. Next time you come to the hospital, make sure you are really sick.” She whispers into his ear while giving him a devilish smirk. The smile on Lucas's face fades away the moment she mentions his constant visit to the hospital. Lucas shuts his mouth and even wants to make amends with her, but she ignores him with a straight face. It's calming to the soul to see him in despair. “Juhee...” Lucas tries to talk to her, but she slips towards Jacob and smirks at him. “He shut his mouth so easily? He is the most annoying one of us, how did you do that?” Jacob asks as he whisper
Her aunt comes forward. “Juhee! Being Married is not something you should be ashamed of. It's a blessing that everyone wants.” Her aunt is a devoted wife. She loves her husband a lot, they had a love marriage. Unlike Juhee and Jacob who were tied to each other because of their family, it was not the same. But there's no way Juhee can say all this to her aunt who cares so much about her. “Aunt! I know what you mean. But everything happened so suddenly, we both got no time to react. We want some time to think. Can't we even have that?” Juhee sounded sad, it was pitiful that she was sad right now. Her aunt was a little taken aback. Juhee had never sounded this frustrated before. From what the old woman knows, Juhee has always been a quiet kid, the one who doesn't get angry or sad, always maintaining her personality and expression in front of others. So it was surprising to see her helplessly doing nothing. At this time, Jacob stepped in with her side. “Aunt! Grandpa and everyone here
Jacob was standing by the entrance, keeping tabs on the door as his right foot was tapping the floor in nervousness and anxiousness while waiting for her, and his eyes were fixed on a large door located at the entrance. It was already past nine, yet there was no trace of her anywhere. “Why isn't she here yet? Don't tell me she got lost on the way.” The thought crossed his mind when he recalled how much of a bad memory she has when it comes to recalling directions and locations. He immediately stormed out of the house, and just when he was about to run out of the building, he saw her coming; she was walking from the front entrance towards him. She saw him being in a rush and heading somewhere while worry was written all over his face; she wondered who was the person making him feel like that. But that thought soon disappeared when she saw his facial expression change from restlessness to calm. Jacob stopped, maintained his straight posture, and started walking toward her at a norm
He opened the door. But what he saw at the entrance was none other than his secretary, Amber." Amber? What are you doing here at this hour? ", Jacob asked.Amber was as pale as a white paper sheet. It was as if she had hurried here without caring for anything. And when she heard his boss say what she was doing here, she lost it." What I am doing here? My dear boss, ask that question to yourself. You told me to pick up an expensive suit for you for tomorrow's meeting and deliver it to you before midnight. Have you forgotten? ", Amber was legit controlling her anger which had been raising in her heart for some time now.Jacob finally remembered and let her in, she was in a bad condition and almost on the verge to faint but had to keep herself in check since she had to go back home after this as well." What took you so long to get my suit prepared? ", Jacob asked looking at the clock which was hung on the front wall." Boss! I think you have lost it for real. So much work piled up, al
Juhee was tired from all the cleaning that the moment she laid her head on the surface of the sofa, her eyes gave up on her.And now Jacob was trying to wake her up as she was deep in slumber in the dark hole. No matter how much he call her, she didn't mind, her mind didn't respond at all. As if there was nothing that was stopping her from getting a good night's sleep.She was usually a light sleeper, but today was an exception. Jacob tried shaking her many times and called out her name numerous times just to fail in the end.He rubbed the back of his head while there was only one option left since she was not waking up, there was nothing he could do rather than that." It's you who forced me to do this, don't blame me tomorrow ", Jacob complained as he stood straight and then bent down suddenly, holding her lightly in his arms only to start walking towards the empty room he had prepared for her. He was cleaning that room from the afternoon to the evening.He was holding her into his
Juhee extended her hand and placed it on his shoulder, it was a form of sympathy from her side. She sympathizes with him for being so out of character all the time and getting weak before people because of their mere tears.She patted him several times before retreating her hand from his shoulder. " Don't whimper all alone in your office. Next time, you must remember to be careful ", She said those words with no emotion on her face.It was around the same time they started working in this hospital. Where William was all goody shoe and happy-go-lucky with everyone around him, Juhee was entirely different. She was cold and silent, only opening her mouth to speak less and more important stuff. She was someone who could even scare the gangster with her stern and cold look. " You are right, my team must be disappointed with me but now I don't know what to do next. I guess I will have to go to the director and apologize, it's the only thing I can do for now. And then wait for the punishm
" You called me because you can't decide what to wear, is it? ", She questioned calmly but he could feel the storm in her voice." Yeah! I am confused. Why is it so hard to choose what to wear? ", He sounded genuinely sad and frustrated.She looked at Brian who turned around to see why she stopped, she just opened her palm and showed her two fingers, index and middle while all fingers closed. Telling him to wait for two minutes. Brian nodded to her and leaned back to the pillar behind him, folded his hand together, and looked straight." You are calling me for such a small matter? God damn, who the hell used to choose your outfit before me? "she, asked all paranoid.When he wasn't married to her, who the hell used to help her in choosing an outfit or he was just throwing a tantrum just now because he can't stand Brian?" Umm! Amber...it was her who had this job. Just...just help me already, or else I am going to get late ", He said.He is the kind of person who wants to look good but
When she came out of the hotel room after getting ready for work, he was standing in front of the room with some food takeaway in his hands. He was about to ring the door when she came out. “You are already ready for work? Anyway! Here you go. You must be on an empty stomach right now. Have something before you go.” He passed the takeaway food bag to her and then forced his way in. “Thank you for the food.” She thanked him with a smile on her face. “Alright, you can go to work. I will see you tonight.” He looked at the time and realized she would be late to work if he kept on talking to her any further. Juhee just nodded and then made her way out of the hotel. Brian was waiting for her outside the hotel. Brian opened the door after seeing her coming out. “My lady, please get in!” “Thank you, Mr. Brian.” Juhee just smiled at him politely as she got in the car. Brian then went to the other side, opened the front seat door, and went in. He was her driver for today and also her guid
They both had pretty smile on their faces while shaking hands. But for some reason, Jacob refused to let go, he kept on handshaking while Brian gave him a weird look and then glance at the hands.Juhee saw it, she looked at Jacob's smile and then his hands. She then held his hand. " Jacob, it's enough ", Juhee said with a smile that clearly stated that he should let go now.Jacob let go and smiled at them even wider. His smile had a hidden meaning, scaring Juhee for some reason. Brian got into the car, the driver's seat. He thought Juhee would take a front seat beside him. But Jacob pushed away her from the front door, " The view from the backseat is too beautiful for my blind eyes, please enjoy the scenery ".Juhee just went all speechless, " What's gotten into this guy? He kept on acting strange since earlier ", She sneered and sat in the backseat.Brain gave Jacob an awkward smile and drove the car to the apartment." Miss Juhee, did you get the schedule already? ", Brian asked."
Juhee was just teasing him. No matter how much of a messy person he was, there's no way he wasn't a good cook. Yeah, sometimes he has extra msg in food, but if minute thay point, he was really good in anything he does.Juhee took the first chance at testing his cooking. She just took a bite but then look at him with all the suspense in her eyes, his heartbeat dropped for a moment there. " How's it? "." Umm! It's...delicious ", Juhee smiled at him.He brimmed with a highlighted big smile and wanted to hug her but stepped back knowing she would just kick him down there if he is violet her in any way.It was his turn now, he picked up the spoon from the spoon shelf installed at the center of the dining table, gave her many glances before even dipping the spoon inside the plate, and finally took a spoonful. When the spoon reached his mouth, the buttery and delicious aroma kicked into his nose through two holes, he felt drooling and took a bite out of it.As expected from Juhee, her cooki
As she was walking to the apartment building, someone called her from behind. When she looked back, it was Jacob standing behind her. " Wanna go shopping? ", He asked as he walked to her." Let's return first, then we will go ", Juhee agreed." Hmm! Seems fair ", Jacob nodded his head.The both of them returned home together. This is the first time they came home at the same time and met outside the building.For some reason, this feels great to return together while they talk and laugh with each other on the way.They returned home, got changed, and then decided to head to the grocery store directly. Juhee checked the fridge this morning, there was so little left that even if Jacob had not mentioned shopping for groceries, she would have done it herself.Both headed to the grocery store and shopped for the ingredients they needed in the house." I want to eat those spicy potato chips, these are the variant that has just launched ", Said Jacob.He is obsessed with street and junk foo
After hearing him, she asked herself, are they seriously on the same page? Doesn't seem so. Because he is talking about something else and she was talking about something else. " Wait, hold on, stop there. I don't need your advice, suggestions, or lectures anymore. It doesn't bother me anyway. We are on a different page, bro. Just keep it there ", Juhee said as she stopped him from talking any further about the matter.No matter how unapproachable she is, she can't be this bad. Well, he is right, she is that way, she can't defend against him or prove herself right, the best option was to shut his mouth, which she already did." You never listen anyway, no use opening my mouth in front of you. Anyway, you heard it, right? Doctor Betty is getting married in two months, you should go and congratulate her, try to lessen the distance between you guys. It's always hard to see you two being so cold to each other for no reason ", William suggested again.She was ridiculed by his choice of wo
" We can shoot two birds with a single stone arrow, what do you say? ", She expressed her presence of mind in front of him. Their families are too stubborn, if they get to know the kids haven't gone for a honeymoon, they will surely interfere. It's okay for the family to be worried for their family members, but too much care sometimes brings disasters. Juhee's work doesn't allow any kind of disturbance. And her family doesn't understand this." Hmm! I guess the opportunity has arrived at the right time, we should do this. So when is your schedule? ", Jacob didn't argue this time and agreed to her arrangements." I haven't gotten the exact date and time yet. My mentor will inform me in a day or two "." Alright then, on your command ", Jacob winked.He was all cheery and confident right now. Looks like he forgot how he was acting drunk last night. Even though she wants to see him fluster side, but then lets go of this opportunity seeing how good a mood he was right now, it's better t
Jacob woke up with a startle. The first thing he did after waking up grabbed his hair and pluck them hard, trying to get rid of all the hair on his head in frustration. " What did I do yesterday? How can I be such a childish person? ", He screamed in embarrassment.He remembered everything he did yesterday, every little thing. He looked at the mirror on the side and started throwing his legs in the air. " I never get this drunk, why did I have to drink so much yesterday? Why? ", Jacob was throwing a blanket and his legs in the air in both frustration and embarrassment. " It would have been better if I didn't remember anything I did yesterday. At least then I would have had the scope to use that legendary method to get rid of this embarrassment ", Said Jacob as he smashed his head on his knees. His focus came to his forehead by then, there was a cute bandaid applied on his forehead, the place where there was a small bump. Now he wants to bury himself in a big hole and hide from Ju
Juhee returned home quite late at night and the first thing she saw upon returning was drunk Jacob banging his head on the side wall like some little kid who failed to get his favorite lollipop.Juhee throw the purse to the side and returned to his side. " Jacob, are you drunk? ", She asked.Hearing the familiar voice, he quickly turned to face her, a silly smile on her face while cheeks flushed red, an amusing sight, he looked silly." I am not drunk ", He stumbled and fell on her shoulder, still smiling like a silly kid." Why do I feel like I am catering to a little child ", Juhee shook her head and hold his head gently, making him stand still and face her." How much did you drink to get drunk? As a businessman, you should always take care of your body. Who knows how many enemies you have including me, they will take advantage of you ", Juhee couldn't help but scold his drunk personality.Jacob became upset after hearing her as if he didn't like something she said. He pouted heavi