“They crashed into Lee Yu-san on their own and destroyed themselves by themselves?”
Im Hanul smiled.
“I’m glad I’m not your enemy. By the way. Would it be okay to propose at a steak house?”
“Wouldn’t it be better to propose in a place that is meaningful to you rather than a place others like?”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
“I’m going to buy a ring tomorrow, and I’m going to propose the day after tomorrow.”
“It’s Saturday evening.”
“There’s nothing I can do about it because the secret weapon only runs out of time at that time.”
“no way.”
I nodded and he opened his mouth.
“I’m going to bring my camcorder.”
“I also hired a cinematographer.”
“I spent some money.”
“It’s once in a lifetime, but you have to pay attention.”
he grinned.
“I didn’t introduce you to be like this. You really don’t know people.”
“I know.”
The sound of waves came from afar. It was as if he was telling me that everything would be fine.
***
I bought a pink diamond ring from a jeweler Brayden Harper introduced me to. It was a high-end jewelry store that only invited guests could enter.
“(Engrave Elisa on the ring.)”
I thought about putting my initials on it, but I decided to write her name because I might take my last name when I get married.
“(Yes. Customer. Please wait a moment.)”
The clerk took the ring and went inside.
Im Han-ul checked the price and opened his mouth.
“Wow. It’s really expensive.”
“It’s a proposal ring, so be careful.”
The price was quite high, but that’s why I liked it more. Hayeon was staring at a hairpin.
“Do you like it?”
“Ah. No.”
The child shook his head.
It hurts my heart because I think I developed a habit of holding back what I wanted when I was poor.
called the clerk
“(please give me this.)”
“(All right.)”
The clerk opened the showcase and carefully took out a hair clip with a piece of cloth. As he moved to pack, Ha-yeon waved his hand.
“Dad. It’s okay.”
“Isn’t Hayeon giving it to you?”
If the sky collapsed, would you make a face like that? I decided to stop playing around with tears in my eyes.
“I’m kidding.”
I paid for the hairpin and gave it to Ha-yeon. The child received a hairpin beautifully packaged in a box and smiled broadly.
“Is that good?”
“yes!”
okay. If you’re good, I’m good too.
A smile broke out.
“(The ring you ordered is ready.)”
The clerk brought me a pink diamond ring with Elisa’s name on it. I like the cool handwriting.
‘Elisa would be happy too, right?’
I wanted to propose quickly.
***
On Saturday afternoon, I spent time in New York with Hayeon. I went to the toy section with my child and 4 hours passed quickly.
I took Ha-yeon, who had become scallion kimchi, home from playing with friends of the same age I met for a long time, and headed to Del Monicos with Lim Han-ul.
‘Fred Balman does a good job.’
Fred Balman struggled to adjust the schedule to match the schedule of the secret weapon. I found out the information of the guests who had made reservations in advance, explained each of them about the proposal, and asked for their understanding.
There were people who were willing to cooperate with the proposal, and there were also people who canceled it.
But not everyone was friendly.
‘I must have suffered a lot.’
That’s why today’s proposal had to be perfect.
In the restaurant, a pre-hired band was rehearsing after setting up. Since it was break time, the staff were diligently arranging the table and changing the arrangement according to the layout I requested.
“(Welcome. Mr. Kim.)”
“(Hello, boss.)”
The president of Del Monicos came out and said hello. It was the first time I saw his face.
“(Thanks for your cooperation.)”
“(I wish you a successful proposal.)”
“(thank you.)”
After a while, the guests who had promised to cooperate came in one by one and took their seats. Serving started in a slightly darker atmosphere than usual, and the guests ate while talking.
Hanul Im and I sat at the table and waited for her. A cinematographer was also taking a seat at a nearby table and taking pictures of the surroundings.
The waiter came over and whispered to me.
“(Coming soon.)”
The door opened and Elisa appeared.
‘(You should be happy.)’
I got up and went to her.
“(Miss Elisa!)”
“(Oh, Mr. Jaegu. You look great today.)”
I hope this moment lasts forever
Elisa walked into Del Monicos and complimented my outfit.
“(Miss Elisa is prettier.)”
“(of course.)”
she grinned.
“(And Jaegu is more cool.)”
Elisa looked up at me with wet eyes. It seemed like he made a good decision to propose today.
‘I can’t wait and procrastinate.’
However, the proposal had to be a surprise. That way, the joy will be doubled.
“(Elisa. Long time no see.)”
“(Oh, Hanul. What are you doing here?)”
“(Didn’t you hear? This time building in Silicon Valley is being done by my father’s company.)”
“(Ah. Taesan Construction. Was that your company?)”
I could feel Elisa’s tension lowering. After discovering Im Han-ul, he seemed to realize that it was not just the two of them on a date.
She sat down in a chair in an unguarded position. Perhaps because she was a model, her posture with her back straight was not disturbed.
“(It’s not my company, it’s my father’s company.)”
“(hahahaha. It’s been so long, I must have forgotten.)”
The two chatted warmly. The materials about each other were not updated, so the story of MBA days came and went.
After waiting for Elisa to relax, she sent a signal to Im Han-ul. He gave the OK signal.
While Lim Han-ul held her, she slipped away and moved to the entrance. The band got the signal and started playing some romantic music.
“(Elisa. Remember that?)”
“(what?)”
“(It was here that I first introduced you.)”
“(Ah. I did.)”
“(What was your first impression of Jaegu at that time?)”
“(That’s right…)”
Elisha looked at the spot I was in and looked around. It was now.
right!
When I snapped my fingers, a spotlight came out and shined on Elisa. The light was so strong that the warmth of the light could be felt on the skin.
“(no way···.)”
Elisha covered her mouth with both hands and rose from her seat. Tears welled up in her eyes.
[(We met by chance. No one expected it. I could have just passed by. I didn’t want to. I wonder if your heart was like that. I think so.)]
Della Foster’s soft voice filled the hall. At the sound of her singing about their first meeting, Elisa clamped her hands even tighter.
I started taking one step towards her.
Elisa jumped in place. It looked like a struggle that couldn’t hide joy.
[(My heart fluttered at the sight of the two of them.)]
As the song reached its climax, he knelt down in front of her. Big tears fell from Elisa’s eyes.
It was clear tears of emotion.
The band gradually reduced the volume of music, and Della Foster’s voice gradually died down. In the middle of a hot spotlight, it seemed like there were only the two of us, Elisa.
“(Miss Elisa.)”
“(Yes. Mr. Jaegu.)”
her voice was trembling.
He opened the ring box he had prepared and held it out to her. Pink diamonds shone delicately under the pure white spotlight.
“(Will you marry me?)”
“(Yes! Absolutely!)”
Elisa hugged my neck. They hugged her so tightly that she almost dropped the ring. Elisa’s tears began to wet my shoulders.
“(Waaa!!!)”
Starting with Lim Hanul’s wind catcher, the people who were eating stood up and applauded. They were the ones who ate meals as a condition of cooperating with the proposal.
Amid the thunderous applause, Elisa gave a small sniff.
“(What is it? This is… suddenly…)”
“(You didn’t like this kind of proposal, did you?)”
“(Can it be?)”
Elisha untied her arms and looked at me with a frown. After that, he relaxed his expression and held out his hand.
“(How long have I been waiting for this moment?)”
Elisa’s finger was already sparkling with the diamond ring I had given her. He took her slender hand and put the ring on her ring finger. The long, slender fingers and elaborately crafted rings really matched well.
“(It really suits you.)”
“(Ah. What should I do? I didn’t prepare a present for Mr. Jaegu.)”
“(Miss Elisa is a gift.)”
“(Kyaaak!)”
She screamed and covered her face with her hands. A red flushed face could be seen between the fingers.
“(It’s too unfamiliar.)”
Lim Han-ul gave me a bouquet of flowers. A pleasant fragrance wafted from among the abundant flowers.
“(Miss Elisa.)”
“(Yes. Mr. Jaegu.)”
“(Take this too.)”
He placed a large bouquet of flowers in her arms. She opened her eyes and looked at me.
“(When did you get this?)”
“(I prepared everything.)”
“(It smells really good.)”
Elisa buried her face in the bouquet and took a deep breath. Her expression softened even more.
“(Because I have no sense…)”
“(What are you talking about? Do you know how happy I am right now?)”
“(Finally, I’ve prepared another one.)”
When I gave the hand signal, the band started playing music again. As the spotlight that was shining on us faded a little, a spotlight was added.
Della Foster walked towards us, singing in the middle.
[(Leaving past memories behind, moving forward. If the two of us are together, there is nothing to be afraid of anymore.)]
Elisa opened her eyes wide, not even thinking about shutting her mouth, and looked back and forth between me and Della Foster. And as if he understood the situation a beat late, he hugged my neck while screaming a dolphin.
“(Are you really Della Foster?)”
“(yes.)”
“(How did you call it?)”
“(Everything has a way.)”
I used the Della Poster pass I had saved. It was reserved for financial gain, but since she and I were friends, I wanted to use it for an event like this rather than that.
[(In the eyes you look at, put your dreams and hopes. The road ahead will be filled only with blessings.)]
Della Foster finished the last verse and stood in front of Elisa. Elisha covered her mouth with both hands and was so happy that she didn’t know what to do.
“(Miss Elisa. Congratulations on your engagement.)”
“(Go… Thank you!)”
“(Jaegu too. Congratulations on your engagement.)”
“(Thank you for coming.)”
“(It’s a friend’s request, so of course you have to come.)”
I used the ticket, but it was a comment that made me feel good. Elisa looked at me again with tears in her eyes.
“(This is all for me…)”
“(Yes. It’s for Elisa. Miss Foster. Can you accept the requested song?)”
“(Sure.)”