Childhood Friend of the Youngest Daughter of a Conglomerate Family - Childhood Friend of the Youngest Daughter of a Conglomerate Family chapter 77

77 – Father and daughter

Rain fell from the sky without warning. Perhaps because it is the rainy season these days, quite a lot of rain falls.

… And of course, today.

Soyi, sitting at the table behind me, grumbled.

“The Korea Meteorological Administration cannot be trusted. “I heard it won’t rain today.”

“… I know.”

Perhaps it was because of the rain or because Korea University’s seasonal semester was coming to an end, there were few customers at Soi Bunsik today.

And now it’s 3pm, past lunch time. The store hall was empty without a single customer.

Perhaps bored with the idle state of the store, Kwak Joo-hee was working hard in the kitchen to develop a new menu. He is truly an example of a sincere CEO.

Soy turned the air conditioner to dehumidifying mode, saying it was humid inside, and came to stand next to me, who was staring blankly outside the door.

“Sol, why? I feel bad?”

She sounded worried, as if the depression had written on my face. Her arm slipped between my arm and my side.

“No. Just… “When it rains, people get a little down and things like that.”

“Oh, you know, you know. This can be happen. “I sometimes feel a bit gloomy when I look outside on rainy days.”

Soyi nodded her head as if she sympathized.

She told her a lie, but she doesn’t need to know, so it’s okay.

‘… It’s raining today. Is Ara okay?’

Today is July 20th. It is the anniversary of Han Seung-ah’s death.

I went to her grave yesterday to say hello, but Ara and her family probably went today just in time for the date.

I was worried about whether I would be able to climb the mountain when it was raining like this, but what I was most worried about was Ara.

Because he is the child who lost his mother in the pouring rain.

It’s not at the level of heavy rain like that day, but I guess I’m having a hard time thinking about that day because it’s raining today.

The young image that was screaming in my arms that day is still vivid in me.

‘… Madam, what should I do?’

I definitely threw off all the shackles. The promise with Ara, the promise with Han Seung-ah.

Because I was tired, because it was for Soyi’s sake.

But in her heart, traces of Ara are still strong. I tell her verbally to let her go, but in her heart, I can’t let her go.

I remembered what I heard from Mina. Tell Ara and her story, we shouldn’t end like this.

… It’s as they say. You can’t live your whole life pretending you won’t see each other, but missing you.

We need a proper ending. Even for the sake of each other in the future.

After making up his mind, he pulled Soi closer by applying strength to the arm on which he and Soi linked arms.

Even though I watched Kwak Joo-hee for a bit, Soyi responded and came into my arms.

‘… And for you too.’

We hugged each other until Kwak Joo-hee came out of the kitchen and complained that her eyes were getting cold.

———-

“Hansol stopped by yesterday. I only had time yesterday… “

While holding the steering wheel, Ji-tae reported this to Jae-jun, who was sitting in the passenger seat. Jaejun nodded his head slightly with a slightly bitter look on his face.

“… Yes, I understand.”

“Last year, I didn’t come because I was studying for the college entrance exam, but this year, I came alone because I was busy. It’s a good excuse too. “Anyway, how come all these so-called younger siblings look like this?”

Although Ahyeon criticized both of them from the back seat, if she had to be honest, she didn’t like Hansol more. Because of his girlfriend, identified through his profile picture.

There is nothing to discuss about Hansol and Ara’s romantic history… Still, it couldn’t be helped that it didn’t look good to dump her younger sister, Ara, and immediately date another woman.

That’s because Ahyeon doesn’t know the exact circumstances of the two people.

“… “Stop it.”

While he sighed and tried to stop his daughter, Jaejun also felt uneasy.

The boy who was very good to her daughter Ara and liked them since childhood is now hurting her daughter so much.

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Even parents should not carelessly interfere with their children’s love affairs, but he was equally upset that Hansol was dating another woman.

It was already a day when the family’s hearts were heavy, but Hansol’s story came out and the atmosphere in the car became even heavier.

As we drove quietly and arrived at Seonsan, the security guard who recognized Ji-tae’s car came running out in a huff.

When he saw Jae-jun in the car, he was shocked and barely opened his mouth, sweating like a general reporting a defeat.

“S-sorry… Well, it was fine until yesterday, but… It rained so hard today that the mountain path needed some repairs… So… “

“… So, does that mean I can’t climb the mountain today?”

“… Yes, it is…… “

The security guard, who could not speak properly, barely lowered his head in the affirmative in response to Ji-tae’s question.

Ahyeon in the back seat frowned and looked irritated.

“Is it really going to rain today? Annoying… “

“…… “

She also hated the rain. No, besides Ahyeon, Ara’s family all hated Rain.

It was natural. Because they all knew the cause of Seung-ah’s death. Her surgery could not proceed because the blood could not be transported properly in the heavy rain.

“Anyway, I understand. You should stop and go in. Proceed slowly when maintaining mountain trails when it is not dangerous.

“Ah… yes thank you!”

In response to Jaejun’s thoughtful instructions, the security guard, who had been waiting for action, quickly said hello and left without hiding the joy of being alive.

When he left, Jaejun unfastened his seatbelt and told his children.

“… Everyone get down. “If you can’t climb the mountain, this year, let’s just say hello to your mother at the bottom of the mountain and then go back.”

They got out of the car one by one from each of the four doors.

If you can’t climb the mountain, there’s nothing you can do, so Ara and her family looked up at the mountain with an umbrella and talked to Seung-ah, who was probably asleep there.

This year, Ara in particular had a lot to say to her mother.

‘… Mom, I’m done with everything now. What my mom asked me to do, she somehow did it. Dad will be okay now.’

The words written in the will that Seung-ah left to Ara. To ask for her father, Jaejun.

Ara has lived desperately to keep her mother’s last words and to be of any help in Jae-jun’s rise to the position of chairman.

Even though she was young and couldn’t help with her company’s work, she was able to do something decisive, whether she was lucky or not.

… At least Ara thought so.

‘But you know, Mom…’ It was so hard for me. It was so hard to keep her promise to her mom. Not only me, but Sol also had a hard time. So you left me mom… ‘

Since the death of her mother, Seung-ah, nothing good has happened to Ara.

I had to hurt the people I loved, work hard to become perfect, do things I didn’t want to do, and keep meeting people I didn’t want to meet.

I always thought in my heart that when everything was over, I would be comforted in Hansol’s arms and enjoy at least a little happiness.

But fate did not allow even that.

Now, there was really nothing left for Ara.

‘I am now…’ What should I do, Mom… ?’

There was no answer.

If an answer comes from the dead, it will probably come from the mind of the person asking the question.

No answer came from Ara, who had no answer.

“… Hey Yuara, what did you talk about with mom?”

“Sister… ?”

Ahyeon suddenly stood next to Ara and asked.

As soon as Ara heard her voice, she lowered her hand and covered her face with the umbrella.

Ahyeon had already seen the tears flowing from Ara’s eyes, but she pretended not to see them and continued her words calmly.

She said, “I was complaining that work was so f*cking hard. Did your mom scold you for working harder when you were younger? “My mom is such an oldie.”

“… “There was no answer to me.”

“What did you say?”

“… “The story of my mother’s will.”

Ahyeon’s eyes widened at Ara’s answer.

The two people each received a will from Seung-ah, but they never talked about its contents.

I guess because when she was young, she wanted to keep it as a secret between her dead mother and herself.

“… “Her mom said she was asking for her dad.”

“Did you say that too? “It’s me.”

“Your sister too?”

“Yes, that’s why I showed a lot of cuteness to my dad. They’re just asking me to buy this and that. Even if nothing special happens, I call just to complain. “It’s really hard to do that on purpose.”

“… What?”

What does that mean? She was told by her mother to ask for her father, and then she did nothing but disturb her father.

Ara couldn’t understand what her sister said.

“Then you didn’t listen to your mom? I’m just disturbing my father… “

“What does he mean… ? Why should that bother you? You did a good job of being a cute daughter. Dad, please be strong. “As her family, we have to do that. Cheer up, Dad.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about… My father is busy with work, so what if he gets on our nerves? What my mother said was so as not to disturb my father… To make sure things go well for my father’s company… “

“… “What are you talking about?”

Ahyeon’s face was distorted. She, on the other hand, did not understand what her sister was saying.

“Did your dad ask you to do that? He wants you to stay out of his way? “Did your mom tell you to live like you don’t bother your dad?”

“That’s right! Asking for my father… Because that’s what it is… “

“This young thing really doesn’t know anything… “

“… “It’s you who doesn’t know anything.”

That said, Ara could also roughly understand what Ahyeon was saying.

But Ara and Ahyeon were different.

Ara, she had no choice but to do that until now.

Because of marrying her mother, Han Seung-ah, Jae-jun incurred the wrath of King Yoo-cheol, and A-ra had to pay the price herself, as she was her daughter.

Moreover, she heard the conversation between King Yucheol and Jaejun. She had a duty to help her father rise to the position of president while performing flawlessly herself.

Ara was displeased with her older sister for not being aware of her situation, and Ara said something that crossed her line a little.

“… “Her sister doesn’t understand because she is not her mother’s biological daughter.”

“You b*tch just said everything!?”

“…… “

It was natural for Ahyeon to be angry to the end of her head.

Ara also immediately realized that she had made a mistake, but she did not want to apologize, so she kept her mouth shut.

Finally, when Ahyeon’s hand was raised, her sister’s father came and stopped her.

“… Stop.”

“Dad… “

“Don’t do this in front of your mother.”

Jaejun said softly as he let go of Ahyeon’s hand.

And he came next to Ara and whispered.

“… And oh, why don’t you go home and talk to me?”

Now was the time when conversation between father and daughter was truly necessary.