Eun Ha was in shock, she couldn't believe her ears.
The only way to express her surprise was through a sarcastic laugh, she laughed to the point of tears
"what trick is life trying to play on me right now? have I no had enough of the drama and trauma?" she asked sin a low tone. First she is about 3 months old pregnant for one of the most influential men in Korea, her life was still as miserable as ever, and now here a chance, a chance to be Li laying gently at her feet, something the governors daughter couldn't get
"Why me?" she managed to ask he was still standing close to her, he understood her position he understood it was difficult to believe that he actually wanted something serious with her. He stretched out his palm touching her chin
And he said in a calm voice
"Because I love you"
"Why? Why would you love someone like me, I have nothing, my family has no status, why me?"
She asked this time as tears gathered in her eyes.
"There is no reason to love, we just love who we love, I'm clear about how I feel about you, and I'm willing to go the extra mile just to keep you happy"
"What if your family doesn't approve of me, what happens to me then!"
"you don't have to worry about that, let me handle it."
"Do you feel same way about me, Do you love me?" she was totally unprepared for his question, was that even a question, she had been fantasizing about him since he the day he gave her a black umbrella and offered to help, the umbrella could be mistaken for an artifact in her apartment, she treasured it, greatly.
But what was the possibility of whatever he felt being true, there was no denying that they both felt something for each other or perhaps, that she felt something for him.
She shook her head slowly both ways, Muchen didn't know what else to do to convince her of his love but as much as possible he would try to convince her.
She stared at him, she wanted to believe him, she wanted to believe he truly loved her, she was carrying his child, perhaps this could work, but it was too good to be true, it was like she picked up a child and got a free lover.
"I can't" she said as the tears she was trying to hold, flowed down freely.
His heart sank, but he wasn't going to give up, he understood her fears, and there was no doubt that her fears where real.
"You can, okay can you at least think about my proposal"
Please, let's meet up tomorrow by 6:00pm then you can tell me what your decision is, is that alright?
"Yes it is" she nodded like a 5 year old, he pulled her up close into a warm hug and wiped her tears with his hands.
His chin rested comfortably on her soft hair, he felt a deep sense of connection to her, she was the mother of his child.
She broke free from his warm embrace, and prepared to take her leave.
I'll drop you off, are you going back home?
Yes, she said, she wanted to visit Mi Sun but she needed to be calm and collected before going.
He picked up the envelope and handed it over to her, you're my person, and I will always look out for you, I'll make sure you never, lack a thing.
"I can't do that, I don't feel comfortable with you doing things for me" I want to be able to take care of myself, and my own bills, I can't rely on you for everything.
"Eun Ha, I know you don't have a job, I know you were sacked" he said in a low viice
Her eyes widened in shock, "how did you find out?" she asked him
Did he think she was a thief? she thought to herself.
"I know you are innocent and that you were set up by someone"
She felt relived that he knew she was innocent.
he paused for a while and continued
"I'm going to find out who is responsible for this and I won't let the person off the hook, that person is going to apologize to you on bended knees" he said in a deadly tone
She felt a hedge around her, she felt safe, she didn't want to get her hope's up just to be disappointed. She had experienced so many disappointments in her life, she couldn't afford to be heart broken which was why she was restrictive in her love.
He held her palms tightly, can we go now?
Yes she managed to smile, she had a very retty smile and this was the first time he'd seen her smile. He picked up his suit and they both made their way out of the building.