Ep. 20 [Season Open Preparation] That Woman's Story - How to break up in a dirty way

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I had a long, three-week business trip lined up for the season opener. I was worried about not being able to see my kids... Of course, Jungkook would do well, but I also had to show off the work I'd been preparing for... I felt a constant sense of nervousness throughout the entire trip.

I checked my luggage several times before departure and also reviewed my schedule in the US. Since this was a business trip planned with the children in mind, I had a lot of things planned out, starting with meetings related to the launch show, then the store interior concept construction, and so on.

Above all, a new chapter in my career as a designer is finally completed.

I was so worried and excited, my heart was still pounding.

What will the reaction be..? Please, please..... I hope it's okay...!

All the presentations, samples, and everything I've prepared so far will help me... I think I should trust myself and do well! But then I start to feel anxious, wondering if the gap created by having children has diminished my intuition or caused me to fall behind. However, as I worked like that, I realized that I wasn't as behind or in a bad situation as I had worried. In fact, my intuition and unique personality were creating good synergy with my work. Everything else was prepared, so I just needed to be confident...!!Sigh... I have to cheer up...^^

"Mom, have a nice trip!!"

Jeongguk came to the airport with Won-i and Dam-i to see them off.

"Taeju, have a safe trip and do well!

Don't worry too much about home! I'll endure it somehow...!!"

No, Jungkook... I'm so worried that you'll be able to endure it... ㅜㅠㅠㅠ Jungkook was really worried about having to look after the kids alone for three weeks. But what can I do? I can't stop my business trip either... I thought I should listen to Jungkook's complaints.

"Our Jeon Jungkook,You always did well... Why are you making me worry... haha"

"Taeju, I'm actually really worried...

Still, I will do my best and do well.

I'll be in the US on the launch day, so let's meet then."

"Yeah, okay."

For some reason, our whiny Jeongguk hugged me tightly once, and then he hugged Won and Dam-i tightly once each.

"Let's video call mom every night, okay?

"Do I have to tell my mom what I did every day..?"

"Yeah~~ I'll definitely tell you~"

Won-i, who especially likes me, linked fingers and made a promise. As I turned and headed toward the departure lounge, I felt strangely uneasy.

Mom, I'll do my best!!!

I felt so touched that I almost cried. I have to do my best..!!

. . .

"Take a coffee and Take a Break"

(Drink coffee and cheer up~)

I was checking out the interior renovations at the store when Engie arrived with coffee. This product was almost entirely white and black, so the interior was done in a white gothic style to make the product pop. We paid close attention to the material finish to create a clean, slightly glossy white feel. Since the impression a product gives off depends on the store's interior, this was also the designers' responsibility.

I was checking to see if the construction was finished as promised at the store, which was almost finished. The floors were still covered in carpets to protect them from scratches, and the interior had just been painted, so the smell of paint still lingered. Engie and I grabbed coffee and headed outside to the shopping mall courtyard.

"Sister Joo, how are you doing..? How's going?"

"No problem. It seems like everything is going according to schedule so far."

What Engie bought was a caramel macchiato.You have sense... How did you know when the sugar level dropped... hahaEngie and her older brother, Jacob, were busy checking on the products being shipped to stores nationwide. After all, new products had to be released all at once, just in time for the season, so they were incredibly busy.Some bags and shoes are from Korea, some clothes are from China, and some items come from other countries... I couldn't help but be busy. Engie had been on a business trip to the logistics center for a few days and returned to the headquarters after a long time. It seemed like he stopped by to see the store and meet me on the way back.

"Ju, How about Lunch? (Ju, how about lunch?)"

"Not yet~(Not yet..) Shall we eat together...?"

Both Engi and I were putting our all into this season. For me, it was the beginning of a new chapter as a designer, and for Engi, it was his first season expanding his business from apparel to accessories, so he was naturally concerned about public reaction and sales. Fortunately, I could sense Engi was giving his all, and because he felt the same way, we were able to trust each other. Of course, I became close with the design team, but while that closeness with them was more of a colleague-like feeling, with Engi, based on our close relationship and broad understanding, we felt like true best friends.

We picked up some Chinese food to go on our way back to the office.

Since lunch was a little late, we had lunch together quietly in the company cafeteria.

"So, Ange, how are you preparing your wedding,

(How are the wedding preparations going..?)

Did you talk to Mami? Did you tell her that you want to set a wedding date regardless of whether D'Angelina advances into Korea?

"Yeah... a little (Yeah, a little...)

It seemed like he understood me a little bit..

The process of advancing to the Angelina Island was easier than expected.

I think it will happen after this season ends.

He told me not to force myself too hard and try to match it."

"Really? It went well... And the Korean market entry is faster than expected...?"

"Yeah, it was already progressing little by little... Since it wouldn't be difficult to expand into East Asia if we get established in Korea, we're trying to use Korea as a base... haha"

"Wow, Than you are going to be a international CEO?

(Wow, so Engie is now the CEO of an international company?)"

"No, Mami is the CEO and I'm just an employee? Hahahahaha

That's burdensome~

Anyway, how are you and the kids doing?"

"Us? We video call all the time.

We miss each other.

(We miss each other..)

But Kookie is taking good care of the kids.

(Kkooki is taking good care of the kids)

"Someday, I wanna make a family with Hoby like you,

But I just don't know, when is the right time."

(Someday, I want to have a family with Hobi like my older sister.

I'm not sure when would be a good time.)

"There's no right time. (There's no right time.)

Don't think rationally, Think emotionally.

(Don't think rationally, think emotionally)

Follow your mind.

"Ok I'll try... I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try..."

Engie.. In my opinion, you should get married soon..I think I want to start a family..I'd like to say "Right now," but honestly, this season is so important to us... I couldn't say anything. Anyway, my contract is up soon after this season launches... Since Engie said she'll live in Korea after she gets married, I thought it would be good for us to get married as soon as possible. I want to be close to Engie...