everything-exo

MINAH

I closed my umbrella, the water droplets hitting my leg. The bells jingle as I open the door, some heads turning my way, but only one face catching my eye.

I take a deep breath, walking towards an old acquaintance, someone who I thought I wouldn't be needing help from.

After all, ex-boyfriends were supposed to be enemies, right?

Long story, short. He left me. I was heartbroken. I got over it.

Maybe.

That was the past though. I needed to get over it. There was no other choice.

Kim Jongdae, also known as Chen, from the idol group Exo, was this ex-boyfriend of mine. But, due to their leader's personal affairs, Exo disbanded. Sad, but true. Chen, however, stayed in the business. He was an amazing singer after all.

I made my way at the back of the cafe, a coffee waiting for me, as I sat across Chen.

"Hey." I offered a smile.

He returned the gesture, taking off his designer sunglasses that hid his playful eyes.

"Hey."

"How's it going?" I tried to get a conversation going.

Awkward.

If I had to describe this one meeting, awkward would be the word for it.

"It's okay." he smiled softly, probably feeling as awkward as me.

"My ballad single wasn't really a success, so I'm on break now." he confessed, rubbing the back of his neck.

"I wouldn't say it wasn't a success." I tried defending him, for an unknown reason. "I liked it, actually."

"Thanks." I saw him cheer up, a little. "Anyway, I just want to know if everything's okay with you. I don't think you would have called if it wasn't important."

Here we go. I took another deep breath, trying to get the courage to get to the point.

"Will you marry me?"

"What?" I heard confusion in his voice, his eyebrows furrowing as if trying to understand my words. He set down the white cup of cappuccino that he ordered, then looked at me straight in the eye.

Oh, God. This was be harder than I thought. Asking Kim Jongdae to marry me has got to be in the top five of the hardest things I ever had to do in life.

I tried looking around the cafe, trying to ease my mind into the thought of rejection. The rain kept pouring outside. People everywhere were talking to one another. Some on their laptops, phones. But me, I was with my ex-boyfriend from almost six years ago, asking him to marry me.

"Did you just ask me to marry you?" he asked one more time, trying to set things straight.

I nod slowly, unsure of how to explain things to him.

This has only been our fourth meeting, since he left for China to be in the idol group, Exo. The first was very shocking, when I was called suddenly to help with my godchild. Second, was plotting with some old friends to right some mistakes. Then, the third was at the restaurant when my bestfriend got engaged to one of his members. This fourth one would be the first time we spoke face to face with each other.

You can say we haven't really talked about our issues. There's still many things that needed to said and done. Especially get some kind of closure.

But I was desperate, and I didn't have much time. I needed him, and I hoped he would help me.

"Listen, Chen. I know we've had our differences in the past, and we may not have been over all of that. In fact, this may be the most bizarre thing that will ever come out of my mouth, but I have to do this for grandma. Will you please be my fake husband?" I try to explain, knowing that he may still be confused. "You see, she's been very sick lately and the doctors said her time is limited. I just want to fulfill her last wish. She's been nagging for a long time now when her only grandchild will get married. She's even made it her last dying wish to see me walk down the aisle." I chuckle softly, to try and hide the pain of reality.

Jongdae seems to get what I'm trying to say, but he's still contemplating about the idea. "Minah. This is really stupid. You can't ask me to marry you just because gran-"

Stupid? I knew he wouldn't agree to any of this craziness.

I get up from my seat, setting my hands on the round table, interrupting his thought.. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked you. It was a mistake for even thinking about this stupid idea." I say, looking apologetically towards him. "I.. I just thought.. Actually, no I didn't think. Because if I did, I wouldn't be here. I just don't know what to do.. But please, just forget this even happened." I sigh, picking up my purse from my seat, so I can save myself some dignity before I lost them all.

"Minah, wait." he says, following my actions. By now, we have gathered the cafe's attention, and slowly seated ourselves at the corner table that we chose. It was best that no one noticed the famous boy group member.

He pauses after sitting down, thinking deeply about something. Knowing him, he probably won't want to marry me anyway. After he left for China without saying goodbye, he only said that he would be back. But, he never did come back. Not after a week. A month. A year. Six years. Nothing. Not a phone call, nor a letter, simply nothing.

But I got through it. After the first few months, I got the message. I stopped hoping he would come back. I knew he wasn't coming back to fix my broken heart.

It was only now that we got to see each other again. After Hyunji and Joonmyun got back together, there was no other way of trying to avoid him after all those years that he left. And know, I needed him. He was the only way.

"I know, Jongdae. It's a horrible idea." I sigh in defeat, knowing what he's about to say.

At times like these, he was always very serious and logical. Despite his joking ways, he had a serious side to him when it really mattered. Maybe that was one of the many reasons I fell for him, before he broke my heart.

He stayed silent for a moment, gathering his thoughts before speaking again. "I'm not saying it's a bad idea." he says gently with his gaze softened. "It's just, this is all too much to handle. Plus, grandma probably hates me for what I did... Even I hate me for what I did."

You're wrong. I wanted to say. Grandma doesn't hate you. In fact, it's the opposite. She totally adores you and still thinks of you as one of her grandchildren.

"She doesn't know." I say without much emotion. "The past is the past, and now, I just want her to be happy."

I could see the sadness in his eyes upon hearing my cold response. "You.. you never told grandma that I left?"

"No, it's not that. She knows you went to China, and that you're successful now. She just thinks that after you left, we broke up on good terms, and are still friends. I know she would have wanted it to be that way, seeing that grandma loves you and thinks of you as her own grandchild."

"But this supposed marriage? How is it going to help her? How is it going to help you?" he asks with concern.

I blink up at him, my facade still on. "It's not." I say coldly. "But, if it's her last wish to see me get married, then be it. I'll get married just for her." I pause, trying to not be affected by his words, even if it was hard. "As for me, I don't need any help. I just want to make grandma happy."

"Minah, I don't think you see the point here. She doesn't want you getting married, just to get married." he starts, his voice starting to get uneven. Just by the sound, I already know that he's frustrated or not getting his point across.

"Grandma wants you to get married, so you're happy with the one that you love. The one that you'll spend the rest of your life with. She just wants you to be with someone who will treat you right, love you everyday, and someone that will be there to protect you." he finished, regret filling his angelic voice.

But I couldn't be swayed. No, I shouldn't. At the bottom of my heart I knew he was right. Even before this, I knew I was wrong.

"I just want her to be happy." I say, my voice already losing its control. "I want her to be able to leave happily and not worry about me.." I continue, as a tear escapes its wall. The wall that I tried building up from the moment I thought of the idea of marrying him. But, with just a few minutes together with him, he manages to break down those walls.

"Minah.." he whispers, taking hold of my hand, rubbing my knuckles with his thumb softly.

"It's fine. This was a really stupid idea." I pull my hand, wiping the stray tear. "I get it." I say with more control this time, my wall back on again.

"Minah." he says sternly this time to get my attention. "It's not the best idea, but I see that you just want your grandma to be happy. I get it, I know. I just don't know if I'm the right guy.." he tries to explain more softly.

No, no, no. It had to be him. Knowing grandma, she'll probably know my plan the second my fake fiance enters the room to meet her. Plus, there was Hyunji, my best friend. She would know something was up, and seeing that she was close with grandma, she'd hate the idea of me deceiving her.

"I understand. But please, Jongdae.. You know my grandma. It won't work with anyone else." I say, almost pleading. "I know it's a really hard favor, but please, I'll take care of everything. We won't get married for real, that's a given. And all you have to do is meet grandma a few times to sell the idea, and boom! Wedding time." I stop, my emotions catching up to me. "She gets her last wish..." I say in a whisper as if it were that easy, even though I know it'll be hardest thing that I'll ever have to do. But, for grandma, I'm willing to do anything.

“Let’s go!” Joohyun pulled her parents hands excitedly. She was standing in between them, holding both their hands happily.

“Okay, okay.” Hyunji laughed, following along beside her daughter. She looked to her side, giving a smile to Joonmyun, who gave her a playful wink.

The three of them walked towards their car, Joonmyun helping her daughter in the backseat with her seatbelt.

Hyunji got in the passenger seat, doing her own seatbelt, hearing the two behind her sharing whispers.

“You guys.” she whined, turning her head. “Can’t you just tell me the surprise already?” she pouted towards the two.

Joohyun who was giggling, covered her mouth to muffle her laugh, while Joonmyun walked towards the driver’s seat so they can take off.

“Babe, it wouldn’t be a surprise if we told you know, would it?” he says lovingly, taking Hyunji’s hand, while he drove to the restaurant.

“Oh, by the way, I invited Minah, Jae-In and the boys for breakfast.” he added with a big smile.

Hyunji smiled back, nodding, still lost and confused to what this surprise could be. Of course she had some speculations, but she didn’t want her hopes to be up and be let down.

They arrived at the place, getting tables put together for the large group.

Everyone was there and Hyunji was happy to see the whole gang together like this.

“Uncle Tao!” Joohyun ran towards the panda, earning a few protests from the other uncles.

Tao, who looked like he just won the lottery, walked towards Joohyun, lifting her from the ground for a big hug. “Hey there, princess.” he said lovingly.

“I thought I was your favorite.” pouted Luhan.

Baekhyun moved his way up to meet the little girl, looking depressed, as he crossed his arms. “No, I’m her favorite uncle. Tao just probably bribed her with his wushu skills or something. Right, honey bear?”

“Honey bear?” snorted Jongdae. “Of course she wouldn’t want you with horrible nicknames like that. I’m her favorite uncle. She even told me last time. Isn’t that right, Hyunnie?” he asked cutely.

Hyunji and Joonmyun followed the rest, chuckling at the boys fighting over their daughter. “Okay, you guys. Break it up.” Joonmyun interrupted, sending a wink down to his daughter, knowing well that she loved everyone equally.

“Hyunji!” squealed Minah, tackling her best friend for a hug. “I’ve missed you so much! I have so many things to tell you. Come, let’s go to the bathroom real quick. I need to fix my hair.” she said in such a fast speed, Hyunji couldn’t say anything in response as she was being pulled to the bathroom with Jae-In in tow, a knowing smile formed on her lips.

And that was cue, for the boys to get in position. They each moved quickly, moving to their places as rehearsed before Hyunji had the chance to get back.

After Joonmyun left Exo, they all somewhat disbanded. They were all still entertainers, but they all went on their own ways. Baekhyun, Kyungsoo, Jongdae, and Luhan were still singers, sometimes doing some collaborations with each other. Minseok, Chanyeol, Jongin, and Sehun went into acting and reality shows. Kris, Lay, and Tao moved back to China, hosting and going into acting and reality shows like the rest.

Today, however, everyone was together for the big surprise.

“Okay, so don’t freak out..” started Minah, which only made Hyunji more nervous. “but here.” she said with a smirk, handing Hyunji a piece of note.

Hyunji looked at the note in confusion, reading the words.

Because meeting you at the bus station in the rain was the best thing that ever happened to me.

“What is this?” she asked her best friends.

“There’s more waiting.” Minah said excitedly.

“Now go find the others.” smiled Jae-In by the door, opening it for Hyunji, who’s greeted by Joohyun.

“Hey, mommy.” she smiled sweetly. “I’ll be your guide for today. Please follow me.” she said, holding her mother’s hand as they walked towards Kris and Tao, holding out another note.

Hyunji opened up the note, ‘Because asking you out three times before you said, “yes” was worth every single second’, chuckling as she remembered Joonmyun’s patience and willingness. How could she have been so lucky? She thought.

The two moved to the next stop, finding Lay and Minseok ahead with big smiles and, of course, another note.

Because I can never get enough of those big beautiful brown eyes that lights up my world.

Hyunji smiled at the words, her eyes starting to water.

Joohyun gently pulled Hyunji to Luhan and Sehun, waiting with the familiar white piece of paper.

Because my first time with you will always be special. (;

Hyunji gasped, her cheeks warming up from the words.

Jongdae and Chanyeol greeted the two next.

Because I love the way you sound, even when you’re mad. P.S. don’t be mad about the last note.

A chuckle broke out from Hyunji from how Joonmyun knew her so well. She walked along her daughter to find Kyungsoo and Jongin, the two that she trusted with a big burden,

She opened up the note, reading the words, as tears started to spill.

Because losing you was the worst thing that ever happened to me.

She tried looking for Joonmyun after this note, but he was nowhere to be seen. She wiped the stray tears, as Joohyun led her to Baekhyun.

Baekhyun gave Hyunji a big hug, seeing the tears from his best friend’s eyes. “Don’t worry, he’ll take care of you. He’s a good man, and he’s lucky to have someone like you.” he said, handing out another note.

Because you believed in me, even when I didn’t. You gave me the strength to carry on my dreams, and now it is my turn.

Hyunji looked up from the note, unable to stop her tears now, as she searched again for Joonmyun.

“Baby, where’s daddy?” she asked her daughter, the tour guide. “I’m sure that was everybody. He can show himself now.” she chuckled, wiping the tears that still won’t stop.

Joohyun coyly smiled, shaking her head. “That wasn’t everyone.” she said, before holding out the white piece of paper hidden in her jacket. “The last one, I promise.”

Hyunji knelt down to her daughter, kissing her forehead. “I love you.” she whispered, as she got up to read the last note.

Because Joohyun is such a blessing, and I thank you for being such a strong, amazing, and loving mother. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to call as my wife.

Wife? She looked at the word again, bringing more tears to pool in her eyes.

He was finally proposing?

“Come, mommy. Daddy’s waiting.” said her daughter, pulling her to the other side of the restaurant.

Everyone was gathered there, with balloons and decorations filling the place.

Kim Joonmyun was standing at the center, looking nervous, as Hyunji and Joohyun entered.

“Seriously?” Hyunji whined, wiping her tears with her hand.

Joonmyun walked towards his family, giving Joohyun a thumbs up, as she went on to the others.

They stood face-to-face, Hyunji hiccuping from all her crying.

Joonmyun chuckled softly, seeing her. He wiped her tears softly, leaving small kisses to her face where the tears were.

“Because I love you so much, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Shin Hyunji..” he said, pausing as he knelt down, opening a red velvet box. “will you marry me?” he asked, revealing a diamond ring.

Tears that started to escape again flowed down Hyunji’s cheeks as she was at loss for words. She nodded her head up and down, as everyone cheered.

  Author's Note

Hey everyone! I'm so glad to say that Hidden is finally finished. I hope everyone enjoyed reading just as much as I enjoyed writing the story. Since I was so excited to publish this last chapter, I haven't really edited it. But don't worry, I will as soon as I have more time. Sorry.

I hope you don't miss too much, since there will be a spin-off, and it is on it's way. Please wait until July 21st, a week from now, for Second Chance to come out. It is a story about Jongdae and Minah, so if you guys want to know more about their love story, please stay tuned. (:

I want to thank everyone for reading, waiting, and supporting me and this story. You guys inspire me, and I love all of you! Thank you for everything! Until then.

XOXO

The crowd goes crazy, watching the small entrance of Tao, Kai, and D.O. along with Mr. Yoo, following behind, his hands restrained by the strong panda.

“Ahh, just the man we needed to see.” Chen smirks, talking through the microphone.

The confused fans waits patiently, mumbling with each other just what the heck is happening.

Through every major fan site, each member sent them a video in the middle of the night, asking for their appearance at the airport. Being the devoted fans that they are, they spread the word quickly, arriving even before their beloved oppas came.

“What’s happening? Why are we here?”

“Where are the other members?”

“Will you perform?”

Questions after questions, the fans were slowly drifting apart, as they didn’t know the situation.

With Suho and Hyunji walking in, hand in hand, some of the fans that saw the two gasps, bringing the attention towards the couple.

“Suho oppa!” protests from the fans start, causing a chaos behind the line of security that was separating the small stage from the fans.

“Calm down, calm down. Everyone, please.” Jongdae pleads, seeing Minah from the back, nodding with two thumbs up. “If you could please take this moment to be quiet, we would like to show you a small video, regarding of what’s happening.”

The fans start to calm down, but the media are on the top of their shoes, recording everything and not missing a beat, as more pictures are taken of Suho and Hyunji.

“What’s happening?” asks Hyunji.

“Just watch.” Suho replies with a smile, squeezing the hand that’s enveloped in his gently.

The video starts with two familiar faces that Hyunji knows so well. It was her parents. Everyone knows the two moguls, even the Exo fans. Hyunji’s parents were well known for being the “It” couple of their time. Two lovebirds that started from nothing and created an empire that quickly took over all of South Korea. Then, Mr. Yoo’s face shows up in the video. The narration starts at how he single-handedly took over the company, after the dreadful passing of Hyunji’s parents. It explained how he got to the top, adopting the Shin’s only daughter, Shin Hyunji. Another clip starts, Hyunji being the center of the attention of the video. It explained how her right as the heiress of the corporation was taken away by the sleazy man, Mr. Yoo, even going into full detail about her being hidden away from the world, along with her daughter.

“Daughter?” a fan gasps.

“Who’s the father?”

“Is Suho the father?” a reporter asks blatantly, as the video finished.

Joonmyun takes the microphone from Chen, smiling from ear to ear, like a proud father.

“Yes, I am the father of Shin Hyunji’s child. And before anyone starts asking questions about me, don’t. To the fans, I’m sorry that I didn’t meet your expectations, but I have a duty as a father, and that is to protect my child and her mother, who’s also the love of my life. Just like you guys, I also didn’t know I had a daughter, not until two days ago. Can you believe it? Two days ago! And it’s all because of this man.” he points towards Mr. Yoo.

As Suho continues with his speech, Mr. Park appears with two police officers behind him.

“This man, right here, has manipulated his way into the biggest company in South Korea, which rightfully belongs to Hyunji. He’s an evil man, who put my daughter in danger by kidnapping her, just so he can blackmail Hyunji and I, trying to separate us, and hiding them away for good. That’s why we’re all here today, saving the woman of my dreams and my beloved daughter, before the truth is hidden. So, thank you everyone, and I hope you guys can understand.”

The fans are all speechless as the media reporters go crazy, calling the TV networks to play the footage that they got right away, while still taping Mr. Yoo getting arrested, live. The man tries to make more of the scene, throwing punches and trying to get away, but is easily taken care of by the officers.

“It’s over.” Kai smirks towards Mr. Yoo in handcuffs. “Goodluck surviving in jail.”

TWO MONTHS LATER

Hyunji wakes up from the sound of her alarm, slowly getting up, noticing that Suho was nowhere to be seen.

“Hmm, that’s odd.” she mumbles, stretching her arms, before slipping off her side of the bed.

She makes her way to the bathroom, doing her morning routine, then to the kitchen to brew some coffee, before she was to make breakfast for Joonmyun and Joohyun.

After the airport incident with Mr. Yoo, he was thrown into jail, and the company was handed back to her. The only thing was, she didn’t anything about how to run a multi-billion company. She decided to go back to school, to get her degree in business. Even though her dream was to become a nurse, who was pretty good at what she did, she wanted to live up her parents dreams.

Of course, Joonmyun supported her. As someone who also had a wealthy family, he knew what it was like and he was more than happy to help in any way he could. For now, he took over the company, doing the best that he could for Hyunji and Joohyun.

Joonmyun had withdrawn from Exo, wanting to be with his family more, his biggest dreams, to support and provide for them. The fans understood. After the video went viral, almost all of South Korea had known about Hyunji and Joonmyun’s past, making them the “It” couple of this generation.

The superstar and the heiress, as they call it.

The only question on everyone’s mind was when they were gonna tie the knot? Seeing that they lived in the same, big house with their adorable daughter, it was bound to happen sooner than later.

“Mommy!” Joohyun beams, walking towards the kitchen with Joonmyun in tow.

“Hey there, baby girl.” Hyunji smiles, breaking her thoughts away, and focusing on the two most important people in her life.

The adorable, little girl makes her way around, meeting her mother for a hug. “Daddy came into my room pretty early, waking me up. He says there’s a surprise.” she pouts, but is still excited about this so-called surprise.

Hyunji moves her gaze towards Joonmyun, raising her eyebrow to the man who’s hand is rubbing the back of his neck, trying to look innocent, before motioning his daughter to come.

“Baby,” he chuckles, lifting Joohyun off the floor. “it’s not a surprise if you tell her.” he says, nuzzling his nose towards her neck to tickle her.

Joohyun roars into laughter, filling the room with the cutest laugh, making Hyunji smile at two. “What is this surprise secret, I hear?”

“Nothing, mommy. It’s nothing.” Joohyun says in between laughs, surely keeping the surprise a secret this time.

Joonmyun puts his daughter down with a satisfied smile, winking at the little girl who smiles proudly at her dad for not saying anything this time.

“Good girl.” he says, before leaning down to kiss the top of her head. “Now go get dressed, so we can go to your favorite breakfast place.”

Joohyun nods, smiling one last time towards her mother, who’s still confused about the whole surprise situation.

As the two are left together, Joonmyun tries walking towards Hyunji for a kiss, who backs up with her hand held up front, stopping his advances.

“No, no.” she smirks. “No kisses for you until you spill this whole surprise ordeal.”

Joonmyun sighs, pouting like a little kid. “But, babe..”

“Don’t ‘but, babe..’ me.” Hyunji giggles, expertly moving her around the kitchen to be out of Joonmyun’s reach. “Joohyun’s probably going to take like half an hour, choosing an outfit… and if you tell me this surprise, I’ll let you have me, right here and then.” she grins, tapping the marble island countertop, knowing it has always been one of his fantasies.

Even though it sounded so tempting. Oh, so, so, so tempting. Joonmyun let out a frustrated sigh, shaking his head, trying to muster up all the self-control he had. “Babe, that’s not fair.. and I can’t. But when this is all over, I’ll have you to myself, just as you proposed.” he says defeatedly, but with a smirk on his face, before leaving the kitchen.

“Now go get dressed, we’re leaving in ten.”

“Ladies and gentlemen.” the familiar voice said, his voice being heard from all around the airport. Soon, all the fans moved quickly towards the lobby of the airport, screaming and pushing each other just to get closer to Chen’s angelic voice.

As the commotion continued on with Chen instructing their loving fans to be patient and be nice to each other, Mr. Park looked down on his cellphone, a smile forming on his mouth. “Mr. Yoo’s here. Let’s get this started.” he told Hyunji.

Mr. Park tapped on the glass of the car that separated the front and the back seats, revealing none other than Jongin and Kyungsoo, smiling from ear to ear.

“Mommy, the uncles are here!” squealed Joohyun with joy, quickly getting off her seat to move up, giving her two uncles a kiss on the cheek.

“What? How?” Hyunji asked, speechless.

“Sorry, noona. We couldn’t tell you sooner. Hyung’s orders.” Kyungsoo revealed, then getting out of the car along with Jongin on the driver’s side to open the doors for Hyunji and Joohyun.

“Ladies.” smiled Kai, opening the door for the mother and daughter, who stepped out, just in time for Mr. Yoo’s car to park beside them.

Mr. Yoo, quickly seeing the scene in front of him, got out of his car quickly, anger seething in within him. “What is this?” he screamed getting closer towards Hyunji, but was stopped by Tao, appearing out of nowhere.

“I wouldn’t get so close if I were you.” he warned, his eyes glaring at the spiteful man.

Mr. Yoo not listening well, tried to push off Tao, without any success, before Suho appeared, a small smile on his face upon seeing his family safe.

“Tao.” Suho nodded towards the panda, as Tao took hold of Mr. Yoo. Mr. Yoo’s goons, who were watching from behind, tried stepping up to stop the idol, but were stopped by Mr. Park, shaking his head.

“It’s all right, boys. You don’t work for him anymore. You work for her.” Mr. Park said, pointing towards Hyunji.

Suho got down on his feet, meeting his beautiful daughter for a hug. “My baby.” he said lovingly, wrapping his arms around his tiny daughter.

“Daddy, I was scared.” confessed Joohyun, who was now in tears. “I thought mommy and I weren’t gonna see you and the uncles anymore.”

Suho looked up to Hyunji with sorrow, hushing his little gir. “Baby, that’s never going to happen. Ever. Okay?” he said, pulling her to an arms length, wiping away her tears with his fingers. “Daddy and the uncles loves you and Mommy very much.”

He then got up, pulling Joohyun along as he carried her in his arms. Then as the fans looked back outside, they saw some of their oppas, bodyguards circling around the small commotion.

Before long, fans were trying to get outside pushing through the doors and the bodyguards.

“Everyone!” screamed Chen in panic, looking over Baekhyun and Chanyeol for help, who also got up to the small stage.

“Everyone, please, listen.” Chanyeol said in his low, husky tone, gathering the fans’ attention.

Baekhyun nodded, grabbing Chen’s microphone, before speaking. “We are here, inviting all of you today, because we have a special announcement to make.”

As the commotion inside started to settle down, the group outside sighed in relief. Tao was already inside along with Mr. Yoo and Mr. Park, Kai and D.O. tagging behind, holding onto Joohyun’s hands between them, leaving Hyunji and their leader alone.

Still speechless, Hyunji stood awkwardly, not knowing what to say. “Thank you.” she finally mustered up, looking at Joonmyun gratefully. “Joonmyun, I can’t even begin to tell you how-”

Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Suho, pulling her close and capturing her lips with his. All the worry, sadness, and sorrow disappeared from his body, as she kissed him back, showing all of her emotions towards the kiss.

As they both pulled away, trying to get their breathing back to normal, a grin formed on Suho’s lips, his hand wrapping Hyunji’s smaller ones securely, not wanting to let go.

“Joonmyun, really. Thank you.” she said sincerely, squeezing gently on his hand, with a smile as a tear rolled down her cheek.

“Baby, don’t” Suho gently wiped the tear away. “I love you and I always will. Nothing will ever tear us apart. I would do anything to keep you and Joohyun safe and happy.” he said with a loving smile.

Joonmyun nodded, patting Kyungsoo’s back as he left on his own. After talking to Jae-In about Mr. Yoo’s evil plans, it was time he set everything right. No one was going to take his family away from him again.

The talk with everyone all night had Joonmyun tired. He needed some fresh air so he could think more about their plan. Everything should be set, but it had to be perfect. Exploiting Mr. Yoo’s evil deeds and giving Hyunji back the company she deserved was going to be hard.

First, they would have to catch up at the airport, where all the media and fans would gather as an audience.

Second, the authorities would be there to catch Mr. Yoo and his goons.

Third, he would get Hyunji and Joohyun back.

But it wasn’t all that easy, and Suho knew that.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

“Mommy, those guys said it was time to go.” Joohyun walked into her mother’s room with a nervous look on her face.

Hyunji quickly walked to her daughter, cupping her small, adorable face, giving her small pecks on the face before bringing her in for a hug. “I’m so sorry.” she whispered so low, so her daughter wouldn’t hear.

“Are you all packed, baby?” she asked, trying to sound cheerful and strong for her daughter.

Joonhyun nodded, looking down, not meeting Hyunji’s eyes, alarming her mother.

“Hey, what’s wrong, sweetie?”

“I’ll miss daddy and the uncles.”

Those six words shattered Hyunji’s heart. It was all too unfair for Joohyun. After six long years, she only got to spend a whole day with her father. The tears that she had been concealing all morning broke free, once again bringing her daughter into her arms.

“Baby, if only there was another way. I’m so sorry for doing this to you. I’m a horrible mother. I’m sorry, Joohyun.” Hyunji kept going on.

Joohyun looked at her mother, following suit as her tears welled down. “It’s not your fault, mommy. It’s the scary Mr. Yoo’s fault. He kept talking yesterday about grandma and grandpa and how he was a genius for getting everything that they have worked so hard for. You’re the best mom in the whole world.”

Hyunji was so shocked at her daughter’s words. She was so mature for her age. Hyunji didn’t know how she deserved such a precious daughter. “It’s ‘cause I have the best daughter.” she replied, kissing her daughter’s forehead. “Let’s get this over with.” she said, smiling genuinely this time because she knew that she had this amazing little girl with her throughout it all.

“Flight 120ND will be boarding in a few moments….” the announcements kept going on, as the disguised members of Exo made it to their spots.

The members were all in pairs, along with Minah and Jae-In, who was more than happy to join the plan on getting their best friend back.

The growing fans waited outside the gate entrance, chanting members’ names and waiting for their oppas along with the papparazzis and news reporter, who had gotten an anonymous tip about exploiting one of Korea’s biggest company owner that involved the beloved idol group Exo.

“What the hell.” one of the goons muttered, getting out of the car first to escort the mother and daughter out.

He was pushed aside by many screaming fans who were hoping that the expensive car would belong to their oppas.

“Sir..” the secretary, Mr. Park, said through the phone. “we have a little situation.”

“How hard is it to get two people into a private jet?” Mr. Yoo practically screamed, while his frustration grew. “You idiots! I always have to everything if I want it done right.” he continued. “If you can manage to bring them to the boarding station, that would be lovely. I’ll be there shortly.”

“Yes, sir.” the glassed-man stuttered, before ordering the rest of the bodyguards to escort Hyunji and Joohyun to the private boarding station.

As the three guys went out, Mr. Park had ordered the men to clear a path before they would get out to follow.

“What’s going on?” Hyunji asked, holding Joohyun’s hand tightly.

Mr. Park took out his phone, typing quickly before handing Hyunji the phone.

I’ve been compromised. It said, as Hyunji looked up to a smiling secretary, confused.

Mr. Park took the phone again to type another message.

The board members are having a meeting about right now to put you as their new CEO. As of yesterday, I don’t work for Mr. Yoo anymore. I was just instructed to get you here safely, so you can take back what’s yours.

Of course, it was all because of your excellent friends. 

Good Luck.

  A/N

Gosh, this is all just going to well, isn't it? Hehe, just kidding. Like I said before, the story will be coming into an end. There are about three or more chapters, depending on how long or short, it comes to and I just can't wait. Not that it's a bad thing. This strory will be the very first one that I would've finished and I can't wait to reach that goal of mine. I know Hidden is very much lacking in grammar and some plot, but I'm glad I wrote this story. It's like one of my babies. And I can't wait to have more babies! LOL

“Listen.” he commanded. “Don’t you dare touch my little girl. If even a strand of hair is missing.. I’ll make sure to end you myself.”

A chuckle only came as a response from his threat.

“Oh, Joonmyun, was it? Why don’t you listen, now. This is what’s going to happen. You’re going to sit back and relax while Hyunji comes to get your daughter. Then, from then on, you can just forget either of them existed. I’ll send them far, far away. Forget about the whole revealing the world who your daughter is, it’ll just cause me more trouble.”

“You can’t. I would never leave them again. They’re mine.”

“Don’t you get it?” Yoo laughed. “She doesn’t love you. Well, not enough anyway. If she did, she never would’ve left you in the beginning. Wake up, boy. It wasn’t you who left, it was her who hid.”

Those last words froze Joonmyun, as the line went into constant beeps.

“Hyung what did he say?” Kyungsoo asked.

“Where’s Joohyun?” Baekhyun added, full of concern.

“Hyunji, you have to go.” Joonmyun finally broke from silence.

The whole room looked at him in confusion, not processing his words.

It was Minah who spoke first. “Go? Go where?” her blood slowly starting to boil, as she held her best friend close.

But, Hyunji understood. She was the only one who knew exactly what Joonmyun meant. This was for the best. She needed her daughter back.

Hyunji nodded. “I understand.”

“Like hell you do?!” Baekhyun interrupted. “Hyung? What the hell is going on?”

“Joohyun’s safety comes first.” Suho tried explaining. “Whatever this is.. can’t happen.”

“Bullshit, hyung!” Chen chimed in. “There has to be another way.”

“Jae-In do something.” Minah demanded. “You know Yoo more than anyone in this room. There has to be another way.” she pleaded, looking back at Jae-In. “The moment Hyunji leaves, she might as well be dead to us all. She will never come back. I won’t let that happen.” she squeezed Hyunji’s hand.

“You guys!” Hyunji stood up with a defeated smile. “Joonmyun’s right.” she looked at him, regret filled in her eyes. “This never would’ve happened if I haven’t seen Joonmyun at the hospital. Joohyun and I would still be together if it weren’t for that. I’m sorry this had to happen because of me, but I need my daughter back. She’s my everything.”

“Noona, you can’t just walk away.” Sehun pleaded. “Hyung..” he looked back at Joonmyun, who’s gaze was at everywhere except Hyunji’s.

“I have to. For Joohyun.” Hyunji replied, turning her body towards Minah, whose face was already streaked with tears. “I love you.” she whispered, giving the top of her head a kiss. She looked up at Chen with a sincere smile. “Take care of her.”

Walking at the corner of the room, Hyunji stopped in front of Jae-In, a proud smile on her lips. “I always believed you would do the right thing.” she said, holding both Jae-In’s hands into hers. “Thank you.”

“Channie, I’m sorry and thank you for everything.” she looked to Jae-In’s side, giving his arm a squeeze.

She looked back at everyone, trying to fight off the tears that were trying to escape. She didn’t know she could just leave everyone, her family, like this behind. They had been her source of happiness once. But her baby girl needed her. This was for the best. They were meant to stay hidden.

A text arrived on Hyunji’s phone, coming from Mr. Yoo.

Mr. Yoo: Pack your things and Joohyun’s. She’ll be dropped off to your apartment tonight. Don’t even tell anyone what you’re going to do. There’ll be bodyguards outside your apartment tonight before you have to leave tomorrow at 7. Permanently.

After reading Mr. Yoo’s words, Hyunji couldn’t hold back her tears, as she went running for the door, leaving everyone. Permanently.

“Shit.” Baekhyun muttered, getting up right away, ready to run after his friend. If only she didn’t need anyone now, he would be beating the crap out of Suho for just letting her go like that.

“Don’t.” Joonmyun warned.

“Hyung!” Kai protested next.

“We have to go after her!” Baekhyun yelled directly at his leader.

“I know that! I’m not losing her again. Ever.” Joonmyun promised. It seems he had something else in mind than just letting Hyunji walk out of his life.

Never again would he let his family down.

“Now we have until tomorrow to get both of them back.”

“Knowing Mr. Yoo he’s probably getting ready to ship them off somewhere.” Jae-In added. “I saw the text and she has until 7 tomorrow before heading to the airport with all her stuff.”

“So she’s gonna be at her apartment to get her stuff.” Minah chimed in.

Joonmyun paused for a moment, thinking of anything that they could do.

“What about Joohyun?” Baekhyun asked, looking at Jae-In for answers.

“She’ll be dropped off tonight.” Chanyeol answered, his deep voice, being heard for the first time tonight. “Along with some bodyguards at her place.”

“I got it!” Joonmyun beamed, calling everyone in to get closer, as they planned to get Hyunji and Joohyun back. Permanently.

It was a little after the darkness had settled in that Hyunji arrived at her apartment complex.There was an expensive car outside, waiting for her arrival.

Joohyun stepped out of the car immediately after the doors opened, running after her mother. “Mommy.” she cried, clinging to Hyunji.

“I’m so sorry baby.” Hyunji cried along, picking her daughter up from the floor, holding her close and tight. “I promise this will never happen again.”

Right after Joohyun had got out, four muscular, tall men followed, looking around their surroundings as if ready to attack if someone unwanted were to come.

“Ms. Hyunji, I’m sure you’d like to go back in and pack right away.” the tall, old-looking man, with glasses informed. “Bring them upstairs.” he told the bodyguards. “Gently.” he added, as if they would hurt the mother and daughter. “We don’t want Mr. Yoo angry if anything were to happen to them.”

A knock interrupted everyone in a serious discussion, followed by an opening of the door. All eyes were set on Jae-In as she walked in, her eyes set on the floor as Chanyeol stalked behind, his hand settled at her back, leading her in.

“I think we can help get Joohyun back.” Chanyeol spoke, his gaze searching for Hyunji, ready to plead and apologize for anything like this to ever happen.

Jae-In’s head lifted, her swollen red eyes finally able to be seen. “Hyunji…” she said, in an almost whisper.

Hyunji tensed, not sure what to make up of their sudden appearance. If it wasn’t for the fact that she knew there was a sweet misguided girl inside, she would’ve already taken her momma claws out and not given mercy. But this was Jae-In. They had been best friends and now she can lead Hyunji back to her daughter.

“I don’t want to hear this now.” Hyunji said with a defeated look. The faster they got this over with, the faster she could get her baby back. “Please, just tell me where Joohyun is.”

“I.. I don’t know where she is.” Jae-In muttered, looking at the ground once again.

Minah got up from her seat. “Then why the hell are you here?” She looked at Jae-In in disbelief. “You have no right being here after everything you’ve caused.”

Chen followed her lead, but just shook his head, bringing Minah into his arms as he lead the heated aunt out, whispering that everything will be alright. He gave Chanyeol a knowing look, before heading out to the balcony with Minah.

Hyunji got up from her seat, walking towards Jae-In, taking Jae-In’s shaking hands into her own, making her look into her eyes. “Please help us.”

Jae-In looked into Hyunji’s tired eyes before nodding. “Anything.” she replied in a whisper. “I want to make this right.” she said with determination.

The next hour was spent with Jae-In explaining everything that had happened. From the beginning. She had first gotten a call from her father about finding out everyone’s relationships within Exo, and he was not happy that his daughter was involved. She had begged and pleaded to not cause any harm towards the boys. At first her dad had complied, but one afternoon on her way to her dad’s office, she had found Mr. Yoo in a heated argument with her father. Only after hearing the boys’ future was at stake did she come to barge in. She could not forget the amused look on Mr. Yoo’s face as she tried protecting those precious dreams. She and her dad agreed to breaking things off with Joonmyun and Hyunji, not knowing she was pregnant. Then, Chanyeol and Minah met up and it wasn’t even Jae-In who put the two together. That was all Mr. Yoo.  After finding out she was pregnant, it wasn’t that hard for Mr. Yoo to know, too. He paid good money to have Hyunji followed, even to the pharmacy to get her pregnancy test. She was back in the lying game again. She had to do finish off Hyunji’s last resort of going back to Suho, even using her own boyfriend, knowing full well that he was not the father. Just recently had she been contacted again, but she didn’t want to be a part of it. But she was blackmailed by Yoo that he would reveal just how vile and evil she was. “After all, I was just like him.” she ended her story with a shaky laugh, the sarcasm pointed towards her own self.

Chanyeol’s hold onto Jae-In became even tighter, rubbing small circles at her back, whispering into her ears. “You’re nothing like him.” he reassured her. “I love you so much.”

Everyone was at a loss of words. Really. There were just too many things happening. First it was Hyunji’s story. Now, even Jae-In was a victim.

Suho’s blood was slowly starting to boil by just the mention of this Mr. Yoo. He was going to get his daughter back. No matter what. He had just started to finally meet her after so long. He was never going to let go.

“What else are we waiting for?” Baekhyun asked with an angry tone. No one would treat his best friends like that. “Let’s go get that bastard.”

After a few shouts of approval, Hyunji got up with a weak smile on her face, all the attention turning towards her. She knew what she had to do. “Guys.. Thank you so much for all your support. But this is my battle. I can-”

“The minute he took Joohyun away made it my business!” Joonmyun interrupted. “My business are my brothers’ business, so don’t go saying this is just your battle, Hyunji.” he softened, getting near her within just two steps. “You will never have to go through anything alone. I promise you I will make this right.

Everyone was more serious than ever trying to find a way to get Joohyun back.

“Let’s just go in there and bring Tao.” Sehun suggested, earning him a smack behind the head from Chen.

“Hyunji.. Let’s just tell the whole world that she’s my daughter.” Suho butted in, everyone’s attention turning towards him. The other members didn’t know about this, but not they did.

“Hyung if you do, then that’s the end for you.” Kai said with much worry.

Joonmyun just shook his head with a smile. “I’ll have my daughter back at least. She always comes first. And so does Hyunji.”

Hyunji stared at him awestruck by his words. “Joonmyun.”

“Please just let me do this. We have until tomorrow before whatever that bastard is thinking of doing to our daughter.”

“As much as I would love to get Joohyun back, I can’t let you throw away your dream. I know Mr. Yoo and he would never hurt Joohyun.” she said, knowing the man before he was driven by money and success.

  As for interruptions, today had just got to be a record, as the room fell silent when Hyunji’s phone had started to ring.

  I know this super short and there are many more questions that needs to be answered, but after getting a comment from one of my lovely readers, I just couldn't stop writing this small part. I hope this is enough to get you guys by. And once again, I apologize for my lack of writing. It has been months since I last updated and I feel horrible, so thank you to the darling who reminded me that someone was waiting for my story. It makes everything worth it.

“Before I completely left from your guys’ life, I met with Jae-In’s dad. He was the General Manager for SM. He told me to break up with Joonmyun because it would ruin his career. I didn’t know I was pregnant yet, and that thing with Chanyeol happened. I just know that Jae-In fabricated everything. I know nothing happened between me and him, and even he knows that. I just didn’t know why Jae-In would act like that. Betraying me. But now, I know.”

It all made sense in your head. All along, Jae-In was being used by Mr. Yoo.

“So we just need Chanyeol hyung to tell us where Jae-In noona is?” Sehiun asks.

“It wouldn’t be that easy.” you answer, shaking your head. “We saw her today, and since her plan didn’t work, she must have told Yoo about it and that’s why they took Joohyun.”

“Why would he take Joohyun anyway?” asks Kyungsoo.

“I… We… We were supposed to be hidden.” you stumble for an answer. “Mr. Yoo wants the company for himself, and with Joohyun and I, he has no chance of owning it. The will states that I get to have my parent’s share of the company as soon as I turn 24, and that’s not until two years from now. Until then, he was going to make me sign a contract giving him full rights to my share, so he’d leave us alone. But since, Joonmyun came back to our lives, he feels threatened. My parents lawyers have been questioning him about my whereabouts and all he would say to me is to hide.” you say, as a tear falls down your cheek. You knew you had nothing against Yoo. You thought about making things right so many times, but you knew your daughter would get hurt. This is exactly what you were talking about.

“Damn it!” Suho hisses in frustration, as he gets up from the couch, pacing towards the kitchen. He never knew of the struggle you had to go through, and just hearing those things that Mr. Yoo had put you through makes him want to strangle that man to death.

“We have to get her back, of course.” Chen states the obvious, standing up to go follow his hyung.

“The question is how?” Kai wonders, looking around everyone for an answer.

- - - - - - - - - -

“Chanyeol, we have to go.” Jae-In pleas, after telling him the whole truth about everything.

“Go?” he asks in an angry tone. “You want me to go with you, after everything that you’ve done!”

“I did it for you! That man was threatening you. He said he’d never see to it that you, or anyone, debuted from Exo! I thought it was for the best. She was my best friend too, you know. I had to do what was best.”

“God! Do you even hear yourself?” he asks in disapproval. “All these years you made me believe that there was a chance that I could be the father of Hyunji’s daughter. What’s more sick is that I was okay that you were understanding about everything. You made everything up, just so you could make her stay away from Suho hyung. You lied to me. You lied to her. You lied to everybody! Now even Joohyun is missing.”

Jae-In pauses after hearing Chanyeol’s outburst.

“What do you mean she’s missing?” she asks lowly, never having it mind that the little girl would be involved.

“The members texted me to get back 15 minutes ago because they lost Joohyun.” he explains, seeing the change of attitude from her.

She walks toward her bedroom in a daze, Chanyeol following behind her.

“Where are you going?”

“This is all my fault.” she suddenly turns towards him. “I did this. Because of me, they took Joohyun.” she spills out, blaming herself. “I have to make things right.”

“Don’t.” Chanyeol orders, bringing her into his arms. Even if she was wrong, he still couldn’t help but love her. “Come with me,” he whispers softly. “we have to make things right.”

So, here's the new chapter! I hope you guys like it. It took me a while to get the details straight, since I changed my mind a couple of times to who Mr.Evil/Yoo really was and if Jae-In should stay a bitch or go to the good side. I know it's a little short and slow, but I just wanted to finally get the details together, so it won't be as confusing. I can't believe there's only two days left until the new year! Are you guys as excited as me?