Taking Her Away

“ Goodnight. " she said and I smiled.

“ Goodnight. "
I replied then left the room after staring at her for some lengthy seconds....
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The next day

Location: Lee's Mansion
Time: Evening

Byung-ho's POV

Today is the day I will finally ask Ji-a out, I can't really wait. I can't wait to make her my girlfriend and take her away from this mansion.

I think I made a mistake, I should have let Ji-a stay in my house the very first day at the hospital when she begged I take her with me.

Well it's never too late, she will be living with me from today henceforth. I will take very good care of her, that is for sure....

I arrived at the glass house in my black Bugatti, I was also putting on a black fitted suit.

A beautiful bouquet of red roses with me and I have my briefcase with me, inside the briefcase is a pretty red dress.

I bought the dress specially for this dinner. I want Ji-a to wear it when she accompanies me to the restaurant. We will be eating in a very fanciful restaurant so I want her to be the prettiest lady there.

Getting inside the building.

“ Hey please can you inform Ji-a that I am here, " I said to one of the maids of the house.

She was about going to do what I asked when I saw Lee Chun coming down the stairs.

We both just stared at each other as he walked to meet me..

Lee Chun's POV

My best friend Byung-ho really did dress for the occasion, he was looking unusually handsome than before today, I thought as I came down the stairs.

He is really ready for his date tonight with Ji-a...

I had spotted him coming into the compound from my room and immediately my heart sank as I realized what his presence here in the glass house signifies.

He has come to make Ji-a his, he has come to ask her to be his girlfriend, I can't really explain what I was feeling at that moment.

I had so many doubts, so many thoughts and a huge part of me keeps telling me not to let him have Ji-a, a huge part of me keeps telling me to fight for Ji-a's love...but that tiny part of me again came reminding me of what I had done to Byung-ho in the past and how I owe him and all, immediately I became really weak.

And once more I found myself listening to that tiny voice in me that I hate with passion.

So here I am now, walking to meet my best friend so I can greet and wish him best of luck in asking the girl I love out.

It sounds pathetic right? But that's my reality....

“ Byung-ho. "
I called as I got close, with a smile.

“ Lee Chun. "
He replied with a wider smile.

“ How are you doing?_ Well don't answer that cause I can see you doing good, you look pretty great. "
I said complimenting his looks.

He flashed a very wide smile that showed all his white 32. " Thanks man. "
“ So how's Ji-a? Is she aware of the date? " He asked and as he mentioned Ji-a my facial expressions changed.

“ She is fine and yes she is aware you are taking her out tonight but I didn't tell her what for. "
I said, lying obviously.

Ji-a is aware of what he plans for her tonight, she is aware he loves her and wants to ask her out tonight.

“ Good, good.. I really can't wait anymore. Can you believe I am really nervous? But I am so excited also. I really love that girl, I really love Ji-a. " He said and he looked so happy.

But his happiness is becoming my sadness.

I managed to force a smile from my face.

” I am sure everything will go according to plan, after tonight she will be yours. "
I said and that made him extra happy and I, extra sad.

“ You are the best, man. " He said, placing one of his hands on my shoulder and I smiled slightly.
” That reminds me, there is something I need to tell you. " He said afterwards.

“ Okay, what's that? "

“ Well since Ji-a will be my girlfriend shortly, I don't see the point of her continuing living here in the glass house. So I have decided to take her home with me so she can live in my place henceforth. "
He said and those words were like knife stabs in my heart.

” W..w.. what! You want to take her away?? "
I said in a scattered tone.

“ Well..yes. "
He said and my eyes dilated.

“ No!..you can't, you can't just take her away. This is her home. "
I said ruefully.

“ Her home?? Are you forgetting she is just a guess here? An unwanted guest even, you never wanted her to stay in your place in the first place remember? The deal was that she would stay with you until she is able to walk. She is able to walk now so the deal is complete and done. So this isn't her home anymore, her home will be with me in my place. "
He said and I felt so weak and instantly I had this bad headache.

I found myself rubbing my left palm hard on my forehead. I needed to get the pain out.

“ I get it, she has stayed here too long and you have grown fond of her as a friend right? And it's kinda hard for you to let her go, right? " He said warmly and I stared at him.

He had no idea the extent I have grown fond of her. I fücking love that girl!

He continued. “ Well I understand that feeling, Ji-a has a way of rubbing off on someone, she is like a happiness magnet that draws sadness away while filling the whole place with joy and happiness, she is a really special girl. I get that.
That's why you shouldn't feel too down, of course I will bring her to visit or better still you can come visit us in my house. "
He said, letting out a smile.

Hee really doesn't know what his words were doing to me, cause if he knew how his words were hurting me so. He would have kept shut.

I never knew he planned to take Ji-a away so soon, I thought I would still spend some time with her but No, he wants to take her to his place.

“ Byung-ho... don't you think you are rushing things a little bit too much. "
I said, still feeling that pain in my head, he wanted to say something but something else got his attention up in the stairs.

“ Ji-a. "
He exclaimed in a beaming smile. His eyes moving away from me up to the direction of the stairs.

I turned around and saw Ji-a standing at the starting point of the stairs with her clutches.

My headaches disappeared completely but my heart raced fast when I caught sight of her beautiful view. Then I realized I am letting this beauty of a treasure go.

How stupid am I? Who in his right sense would see a rare treasure but then give it out to another?

‘ Come on man, don't let her go, don't let him take her away, go up to her and tell her how much you love her, tell her you can't live without her and she means not only the world to you but she means everything. Go tell her you need her, tell her you love her, tell her to stay with you!

A voice was screaming inside my head and I swear I wanted to listen to the voice or I had even listened to the voice and was about to take actions....

But Byung-ho had beat me to it, before I could say or do anything he was already up the stairs, holding Ji-a in a tight embrace.

“ Hey, you look really beautiful. "
He said to her and Ji-a smiled slightly.

“ Thank you. " She said.

“ Are you ready for the date with me tonight? " He asked, holding onto her both hands.

She nodded and he smiled widely.

“ I bought something for you, a dress. I am sure it will look nice on you. "
He said reaching for his briefcase, he opened it up and brought out a beautiful red gown.

“ I want you to wear this tonight. "
He said, handing it to her.

She took it from his hands but glanced down at me, the way she stared at me. It was like she was waiting for me to say something, it's like she wanted me to tell her something but I kept quiet.

” This is too beautiful and flashy Byung-ho... I don't think I will be comfortable in this dress, sorry but can't I wear my old dress instead. "
She said in a soft tone.
“ Please, I will appreciate it if you wear this dress, tonight is really special to me and I want you to look really beautiful. Please will you wear this dress, will you do it for me? "
He said coaxing her.

“ Uhm.. okay, I will. "
She said.