I Went Home In Cloud Nine. I Was Walking Towards The Mansion When The Door Burst Open And A Very Panicked-Stricken Dahyun Came Running To Me. I Was Surprised.

"Dahyun, What's Wrong?" I Asked.

Her Eyes Were Wide With Panic As She Spoke. "Your Father's Inside, Chaeyoung."

WHAT? Dad's Inside? Why, How, What, Since When? Questions Flooded My Mind As The News Sunk In. Dad Never Visited Me Unless I Did Something Bad And Someone Told Him. So Dad Visiting Me Is Bad News.

"What Did He Say?" I Asked.

"He Said That He Wanted To See You. He Wants To Talk To You About Something."

Damn. Every Single Bad Thing I Did Since I Was Young Came Back To My Mind. What Did Dad Find Out? Was It The Time I Pranked Our School Principal? Maybe It Was The Time I Made My Tutor Cry When I Was In Middle School. Or Maybe It Was The Time I Tortured The Queen Bitch Of My Old School. Or Probably, The Most Recent Thing I Did, Threatening The Slut Who Was After Jungkook. My Face Paled As I Thought Of Things Dad Could Do To Punish Me. He Could Send Me Back Home Or Send Me Somewhere Far Where Jungkook Can't Contact Me Like Alaska Or UK. Worse, He Might Send Me In Another All-Girls School Or Force Me To Be A Nun. But The Worst He Could Do Is To Stop Me From Seeing Jungkook. Dad Maybe Spoiling Me To Death But That Doesn't Mean He Never Gets Mad. And Daddy Getting Mad Is The Scariest Thing Ever.

"Is He Mad?" I Asked Anxiously.

"I Don't Know, I Can't Tell! Oh, Chaeyoung, Just See Him Now. Anxiety's Killing Me Here." Dahyun Murmured Worriedly.

"But What If He's Mad?!" I Voice Out My Worry.

"Chaeyoung, Charm Your Dad. You Know You Got Him Wrapped Around Your Finger."

"Oh, Thanks For Reminding Me, Dahyun! You Gave Me A Little Confidence." I Sighed And Walked Dejectedly Inside The Mansion.

Inside The Mansion, Dad Was Seating On The Expensive Couch, Reading A Newspaper. He Didn't Notice That I Came In.

"Hey Daddy!" I Greeted.

Dad Looked Up From His Newspaper. "Princess!" He Called And Stood Up, Opening His Arms For Me.

"I Miss You, Daddy." I Said Honestly.

"I Miss You Too, Princess." He Said, Patting My Back.

I Pulled Away To Stare At Him. He Didn't Looked Mad.

"So Why Are You Here?" I Asked, Trying To Sound Nonchalant.

"I Just Wanted To Check On You." He Reasoned But I Didn't Believe Every Single Word Of It. I Knew My Dad Too Much. He Wouldn't Fly Miles Just To 'Check On Me'.

"Dad, Cut It Out. I Know You. You Wouldn't Go Here Just Because You Want To Check If I'm Doing Good."

He Sighed. "You Know Me Too Well, Princess."

I Smirked. "So What Are You Really Doing Here?" I Sat Down On The Couch.

"I Miss You." I Looked For Any Sign That He Was Lying But I Didn't See Any.

"Why?" I Whispered, A Little Shocked.

He Sat On The Couch Opposite To Me. I Was Staring At My Dad And Saw My Dad's State For The First Time. He Looked Much Older Than The Last Time I've Seen Him. He Looked Stressed. I Was Immediately Worried For My Dad.

"Daddy, What's Wrong?" I Asked Worriedly.

"It's Nothing, Princess. You Don't Have To Worry About It."

"Is This About The Business?"

He Shook His Head.

"What's Wrong, Dad? I'm Freaking Out Here."

I Walked To Him And Sat Beside Him. I Put My Hand Over His.

"Dad, Tell Me." I Asked Him, Almost Pleading.

"It's Your Mom."

"What?! What Happened To Jiwon?!" I Asked, Panicking.

"Relax, Princess." He Chuckled Without A Trace Of Humor.

"Daddy, Tell Me What's Wrong?" I Urge Him, Squeezing His Hand.

He Looked Into My Eyes. "Jiwon's Pregnant."

I Gasped. "That's Great News, Daddy!" I Hugged Him And He Hugged Me Back Reluctantly. He Was Still Tensed.

"Daddy?" I Asked Questioningly.

"The Doctor Said Since Jiwon's A Little Old To Conceive A Baby Now, She'd Be In Critical Condition. She Needs Bed Rest. One Accident Could Kill Her And The Baby." He Sighed And Closed His Eyes, Gripping My Hand Tightly But I Didn't Complain.

"Sorry, Daddy." I Whispered, Hugging Him Tight.

"It's Okay, Princess. It's Not Your Fault." He Said Calmly But I Can Tell How Sad And Miserable He Was Feeling.

"Daddy, Jiwon's A Strong Woman, Just As Strong As You Are. You'll Get Through This Together. Be Strong, Dad. Keep The Faith." I Told Him.

"Thank You, Princess." He Whispered And Kissed My Forehead.

"I'll Always Be Here For You, Daddy. I Love You." I Smiled Weakly At Him.

His Face Lightened Up And His Features Softened. "I Love You Too, Princess. I'm Glad To Have A Daughter Like You."

I Chuckled. "Despite Of All The Troubles I Give You?"

Dad Nodded. "You're Growing Up. I Understand That You Want To Act Reckless. I'm Not Forbidding You Nor Tolerating You. I Just Know That You're Bound To Make Stupid Mistakes. All I Ask Is For You To Learn From Your Mistakes And Take Care Of Yourself, Princess. I'm Not Getting Any Younger. I Won't Always Be Here To Guide You So Please Try Not To Get Into Trouble. I Don't Want To You Hurting." His Eyes Were Shining With Adoration And Love.

"Thank You, Daddy." I Pressed My Face In His Chest, My Arms Wrapped Around His Waist.

"So......" He Started. I Pulled Away, Looking At Him, Waiting For Him To Continue.

"Are You Dating Someone Now?" He Asked.

"Dad!" I Flushed With Embarrassment.

He Chuckled. "Just Answer The Question."

What Will I Tell Him When Our Relationship's Not Clear Even To Me?

"I Guess You Could Say That." I Whispered.

"So Who's The Man I Need To Beat Up?" He Asked Threatening.

"DAD!" I Scolded.

"Just Kidding!" He Held Up His Hands In Mock Surrender, Chuckling.

"Honestly, Princess, You Don't Have To Tell Me If You're Not Ready. I'm Just Glad That You're Making Progress. I'm Happy That You're Dating Again Or Whatever You Kids Call It These Days. But The Man Should Make Sure Not To Hurt You Or I'll Beat Him Up And Cut His Balls."

"DAD! That's...... Gross." I Mumbled But Giggled.

"Okay, Okay. Anyway, I Have To Leave Now." He Said, Standing Up, Getting Ready To Leave.

"What? Why?"

"I Just Came Here Because I Wanted To Update You, Princess. Your Mom Needs Me Right Now."

I Nodded My Head. "Dahyun Call Dad's Chauffuer!" I Shouted, Knowing Dahyun Was Near.

"Thanks, Princess." He Kissed My Forehead.

"Take Care, Daddy. Take Care Of Jiwon." I Smiled.

He Nodded. The Car Arrived. When He Was About To Get In, He Turned Around And Looked At Me.

"Chaeyoung."

"Yes, Daddy?" I Asked.

"If You're Really Serious With This Guy You're Dating. I Want To Meet Him, Okay?" I Saw Concern In His Eyes.

I Took A Deep Breath. "Yes, Daddy. You'll Meet Him Soon."

"Good"

With That, He Got In The Car And Left. I Walked Inside The Mansion And Dahyun Jumped In Front Of Me.

"So? What Did He Say?" Dahyun Asked Urgently.

"Let's Talk About It In My Room." I Told Her.

She Nodded And We Went Upstairs, Inside My Bedroom. I Flopped Down On My Bed. Dahyun Sat On It.

"What Happened?" She Asked.

"Jiwon's Pregnant." I Informed Her.

"What...... That's Great!" She Beamed.

I Nodded. "But She's In Critical Condition Given That She's A Little Old For Conceiving A Child." I Murmured.

She Gasped. "That's Explain His Look." She Whispered.

I Nodded. I Opened Up My Drawer And Got A Lollipop For Myself. I Love Eating It When I'm Stressed Or Thinking Of Things.

"He Wants To Meet Jungkook." I Smiled At Her.

"You'll Introduce Jungkook To Your Dad?" She Asked, Looking Doubtful.

"What?"

"Will Your Dad Like Him? I Mean, He Didn't Come From A Rich Family." She Told Me.

"Dahyun, Dad Will Like Whoever I Love."

"What Will The Other's Say?" She's Clearly Worried Of Jungkook.

"Dahyun, I Don't Have Control In What The Media Would Say About Him When Our Relationship Comes Out In The News. But I Guarantee You That I'll Do My Best To Protect Him From Judgemental People." I Promise Her.

"Thanks Chaeyoung." She Said Gratefully.

I Smiled.

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