Chapter 56 (1/2)

Jessica's POV"So you are attending the party later? I thought you hate parties?" Dad asked me"Yeah. Party once in a while is fine Dad. You are not coming?""Nah. I dont want to ruin your date. Hahaha""Dad! What are you saying?""Oh come on honey. Dont be shy. I know you dont like parties. You will go there because you got someone with you"The hell. How did they know that?"Is that even important?""Oh yes it is. You should be marrying now. Whoever the guy is. I want you to be happy Jess. We want you to be.""Are you really serious dad? Are you sick? You wont arranged me to someone else?"

"Hahaha you want me to? Your mom and I talked bout this already. Go marry anyone you love be happy you deserve it."

"But what if its not a guy?"Silence take over. Oh my. I shouldnt have said that."As long as it makes you happy. Why not? You're old enough. But"

Did I just hear that right? Am I dreaming or what? Is this even true? Its ok?"But? Dad are you sure you are not sick? We can call the doctor.""Silly. Your father is not sick Jess. What he said is true. Just let us meet your special someone. The gender is not an issue as long as he or she will love you and treat you well.""Did I already said that I love you so much guys? I love you mom and dad!"I hugged them tight. I got my freedom in picking the one I love. Gosh I still cant believe this."Ohh. I guess we are right. You had someone. Is this someone will go along with you?"Huh? Ottoke. What will I say? Gosh. Amber has already a girlfriend. Aishhh."I'll be preparing now mom. See you in a bit." I ran off in my room. I didnt expect this to be like this. Jung Sooyeon relax. Breathe. Inhale. Exhale.---Amber's POV"Amber, is Ellin comin with you?" My mom asked me as I get dressed. In a few hours I will be picking up Jess."No mom. She said she'll be going somewhere. Although I hope she'll go with me.""Aigoo. Hyung is missing Ellin Noona. Hahahaha" kookie laughed"Mom! Kookie is teasing me. Hmpf" "Why? There is nothing wrong missing your girl Am.""Mom! Dont tease more ok? I dont miss Ellin. I just want her to come with me. You know. Girlfriend duties.""Ok. Enjoy the party.""Woah hyung! You looked like a phantom. Put on your mask. I bet many girls will be all over you. Right mom? Ellin noona is really missing this." Kookie exclaimed"Of course. Amber behave in the party. No girls for you. You have Ellin already. By the way who is your date? Be sure she doesnt have hots for you""Im with Jess mom. Dont worry Im not planning to. One problem is enough. I'll be going now ok?"---"Good evening. Im here for Ms. Jessica Jung.""Just wait for a moment. And you are?""Amber Liu.""Ohh. Ms. Jung is not yet done. Come in first. Can I offer you something?"

"Water please. Thank you."

"Oh who we have here?" A man in his late 40's came i guess its Mr. Jung judging from his looks. He is quite the scarer type of dad. Gosh im sweating."Good evening sir. Im here for Jessica.""Oh are you her date? Im glad that I finally meet you. Yeobo, Sooyeon's date is here.""Its also my pleasure sir.""Omo. By the way whats your name?""Im Amber Liu ma'am. Nice meeting you.""Amber? Is that too girly for a man?" Mrs. Jung asked confusedly "Yes ma'am but I think it suits me cause I'm a girl.""Oh my. Im sorry. Its just that you are handsome for a girl. Right yeobo?""She is. So what do you do? Please drop the formality. Call us uncle and auntie.""Im an engineer si-uncle. I work for Lee Republic."

"Oh you must be good then. I heard they only get the best. How long have you known Sooyeon?"

"9 years? I lost my count but Im sure its been a long time."

"Is that so? So how old are you?"

"Im 23 uncle."

"So-"

"Dad! Stop interrogating Amber!" A beautiful lady came wearing a beautiful gown. Gosh she looks like a princess wearing that.

"Oh there you are sweetie. Im just entertaining your date is that wrong?"

"No but I think you are doing more than that. So Amber come on?"

"I guess we'll be going now Mr. and Mrs. Jung."

"Take care of our princess for us or else I will skin you alive. Got it?" "Yes sir. I will. So may I princess?"

--"Hey jess. Violence really runs in the blood no?""yah! No! So what did they ask you?""Name age profession and how long i have known you. Why?""Ahh nothing. Just asking. Whats the mask for?""Hiding my face? Well I'll be a phantom now. Mysterious vibes attract girls y'know.""Psh. Pimp""Im not, im just kidding Jess. By the way you really looked like a princess. You look beautiful.""Told you. I always look beautiful. You look good.""Just good?""What? You were waiting that I will say you are so handsome? Oh come on Am. You know I wont."

"Yah! Just see I will be the most handsomest person in the party. Well lets just see."