[M] Chapter 13 (1/1)

They came back to the party, but Zeus’ heir’s face was darker. Giulia looked at him. “What's wrong, Young Do?” She asked again. “I must go away for a few days.” “What's happening? I’m afraid…” Giulia continued. “Don’t worry… Maybe it’s nothing. Kiss me…” his heart was beating fast… but not for the woman in front of him.  He had a bad feeling and Rachel was still, always, in his heart. He called Victoria, since she was Jung suk's cousin. "Hi Victoria, how are you?"  "Hi Young Do… what do you need? You know it's late, right?" "I know. Sorry. I need to have information on your cousin… " She has woken up now.  "What's happened to Rachel?" She asked immediately. "Why do you know something bad could happen to Rachel? What do you know that I don't?" "No… no. I thought of her because she is the connection between you and him." "This is true, but I didn't mention problems with her…" "What do you want Young Do?" Victoria was on defense, now. "I want to know...all." "There are things I can't speak of,dear friend, and this is one of them. I'm sorry." "Please…" he begged. "You said to me that you had cut all the bridges with her. Now, don't come back on your words, Young Do. It's late and I must go to sleep. Tomorrow morning I'm going to have important meetings. Bye." She closed the call brutally. It was true. He should not be interested in her destiny, but he could not do it. Every time someone still mentioned her, he had a skip beat.He regretted the words he said to her, he needed to know she was fine even without him. He decided to go personally to her home, even if it was late. He found Rachel’s man there. “Oh… Mr Choi. What an honor! To what I owe your visit at this late time... “ he had a fake smile on his mouth. “I need to talk to Rachel. Is she here?” “No. I’m sorry… She is on a trip, but I think she’ll come back soon. I’m sure…” “Isn’t it too vague? She is your woman and don’t you know when she’ll come back? It seems strange to me…” “It’s not your concern, Mr Choi. If we have some problems, we resolve them between us. Don’t put your nose in others’ affairs…” this time the fake smile vanished.  “If something happens to her and you are responsible, you will pray to not be born…!” Young Do was certain now that Rachel was in danger. ------- The young woman was still not well, but she tried to hide in simple places to not be found. She thought and thought of Young Do. If only he stayed with her and her headaches leaved her... She went to a park that she frequented when she was young with her friends. Zeus’ heir, one of them.  Like an invisible thread that kept them tied to each other, awaiting an answer from his men sent to seek information on the disappearance, Young Do decided to return to a childhood place where he played with his friends ... Rachel, one of them. While walking to release his stress, he saw a woman sitting on a bench and seemed familiar. He approached her and looked at her intensely… she.was.HER. She had her eyes closed, she still struggled to keep them open since they were still swollen and she was crying.  “Rachel !” He wanted to hug her but he feared to make her suffer. “Young Do? Is it really you?...” His eyes started to be full of tears and blind rage. “What’s happened, Rachel?” His eyes photographed every little bit of her body. She stayed silent.  “It’s better if you speak to me… now.” he started to be furious. “I feared you didn't want to speak or look at me anymore…Young Do". "I don't want to have anything to do with you, but I can't let you stay in this condition alone. I'm helping a human being. You and your brother are annoying… “ he brought her to his hotel. All the workers were alerted to be silent about her presence there, risking their work otherwise.   Rachel was sad. He never talked to her anymore. -------------------- "Chan Yeong, come to Zeus. I need to talk to you." Young Do made a phone call. "Give me an hour and I'll be there…" was the prompt reply. When her brother entered the room and saw Rachel sleeping in that condition, started to cry silently, to not wake her up. "Who did this?" Young Do never had seen his friend so angry and furious. He thought that Chan Yeong could be really dangerous under his angelic face. "I think he is Lee Jung Suk but it is my supposition. She didn't speak to me and I have nothing in hand to support my idea. His cousin was not happy to see him again and she talked as she knew it would have been problems with him. Rachel was scared  because she feared to be found and it is possible if he has a high status". When Rachel confirmed at least the perpetrator, the same night, Jong Suk was educated by Chan Yeong and Young Do. Knowing the consequences of the scandal if revealed all of this, they decided to not sue but beat him. 'This time we leave you alive, but if you try to go near Rachel or call her again, you can be sure you will not be anymore… We hope it will be clear'.  Rachel didn't see Young Do for the time she stayed at his hotel. She was cured by a doctor that checked her everyday, but nothing else. His figure wasn't present also when she left the hotel after a week, going to Bo Na’s house.She was depressed, knowing her relationship with the tall man was irremediably ruined. She was attended by her brother and sister in law, but she needed her space, so she came back to her old house, since her mother lived with her husband in a new one. She was completely alone, from all points of view. She regretted her 'no' at Young Do every day now because she wanted him. She needed him. She hoped he would have changed his behavior towards her, but after his first help, he disappeared. He was keeping his promise. The headaches were killing her. As soon as possible, she came back to work, but after three months, Chan Yeong feared seeing her always with pills for headache. "Rachel… you can't go on in this way. You must solve it. Please…" her brother begged, supported by his wife.  "Chan Yeong is right, Princess. You are risking your mental health." "I'm tired. I want to go home. Thank you for the company. Goodnight".  The husband and wife looked at each other with worried gazes. "Do you think Young Do could change his mind and help her again?" Bo na asked.  "He seems determined to stay on his feet and to not look at her. He helped but nothing more than this. We must force the two to meet again. I think he is the only one that could make her change her mind if he sees her now. I think he is still fond of her, even if he is engaged…" "Ok. I'll organize a super mega party and they will have to come. I want to see his reaction after seeing her now" ---------------- The party's night came. Bo na chose Zeus' hotel, obliging him to be present..Rachel didn't want to come, but knowing he was there was too much interesting for her.Hyo Shin gave the wedding invitation to all the people at that table. ‘I’m ready to take the big step, my friends… ‘ the film director was happy. ‘Congrats Hyo Shin! Almost welcome in the group of the married’ Bo Na was as cheerful as ever. She was trying to lighten the somewhat heavy atmosphere... The presence of Eun Sang and Kim Tan was normal, now. The feelings were completely gone for both of them. Nobody mentioned Myung Soo. Young Do ignored Rachel all night and it was noticed by all of them. Kim Tan observed Rachel and something was wrong with her. He didn't know what, but there was. He was sure.  During the party, he and Young Do were found together out on the terrace. 'How are you, Tan?' the other tall man asked. 'Fine. Now I am happy. Everything is as I wanted it to be ... and you? I noticed you haven't talked to Rachel. Did something happen between you?' Jeguk heir asked. 'It's all as usual. My work is always full of problems, but I'm used to it and it is going well. For the rest, it's not your concern…' he replied flatly. 'You are always the same… It seems  Rachel is not well… she seems strange but maybe it is only my impression. I wanted to ask you about it, but I can see you are not aware at all since you are not seeing her. Brrrrr... It's cold so come back inside… see you.' Young Do thought on Tan's words. Even if he neglected RR's boss, some little gazed at her by him confirmed something wrong.

It was a disaster, because he came with Giulia. His fiancè didn't let him approach any other woman and often kissed him.Rachel noticed the two lovebirds and her frustration grew. Chan Yeong and Bo na were afflicted because their intention to reunite the two ex friends failed miserably and Rachel's position worsened. Kim Tan and Eun Sang were looking at the scene, but obviously Young Do was firm in his position. It seemed that he finally found the right woman.RR's CEO was at the center of many gazes. Her breathing became heavy, she was starting to panic so decided to go away.  Young Do didn't follow her but at the first occasion, when alone, he blocked Bo na to ask her news about Rachel. "What do you want to know, Young Do? You have seen her. Honestly, we organized all this to let you two meet, because we thought the only one who can help her is you, but you rightly have your life and are not interested in her anymore… we can't change it. Sorry for this…" Bo na was exhausted.

Rachel was at home. She changed her dress and cleaned make-up.She still thought of Young Do kissing his woman. Bo na had her man...Young Do his girlfriend...Kim Tan his Eun sang…Hyo Shin his woman… She was the only one to not have any. Her first man left her for another woman. The second, died. The third beated her. She smirked at herself."You are very stupid, Yoo Rachel. You have what you deserve…" At that point, she needed some air because the headache started to grow and put on a tracksuit to take a walk. She opened the door and a tall figure was out of it.