Mrs. Joon’s POV343Please respect copyright.PENANAHNDBLS4emh
As soon as I hung up the call after talking with SeoJoon,343Please respect copyright.PENANAhgPI9xOZ9f
“What were you thinking? Why did you ask him about dating? Mr. Joon spoke to me in a slightly raised voice.343Please respect copyright.PENANAWCxKUikZbn
“Why can’t I question him? I’m his mother. I should be aware.” I muttered, frustrated.343Please respect copyright.PENANAeVEe0Edc82
“Since we returned from the temple last week, I’ve been noticing you; you are acting differently.” Mr. Joon said in a soft, worried voice.343Please respect copyright.PENANAJPyNWRnjn7
“How am I supposed to be calm? My son is involved in it, and my family is too.” I cried as I spoke.343Please respect copyright.PENANAEbPWUEyLf4
“Do you not believe in our son?” he questioned.343Please respect copyright.PENANA92hoArWv5Q
“Of course I do, but what if the priest’s words are true?" I said in fear.343Please respect copyright.PENANAWKILPnmyiR
“Tomorrow, let’s visit the temple and speak with the priest and request a solution.” He recommended.343Please respect copyright.PENANAYBqpq6E2QW
We visited the temple the next day. At that moment, one of the disciples advised us to wait in the garden while the priest was in meditation. The garden was gorgeous and teeming with bushes, flowers, and shrubs. The entire area was covered in lush green grass. Midway through the garden, there was a fountain. The sound of birds permeated the entire area and was calming. It comforted me. In a corner of the garden, the master was teaching their pupils. I paid attention to him. He said,343Please respect copyright.PENANAyLk8ZWV3hC
“In this world, unimaginable things take place. And good things never come easily. You have to work too hard to make things favorable for yourself. Don’t give in to the pressure. Society will insist that you conform to the norm. Do something new and unique, embrace your uniqueness, and let it shine. Remember, the sun always shines after a storm. Believe in your intentions. And one more thing: never judge people by their appearance. Look doesn’t matter when heart and soul are pure.”343Please respect copyright.PENANAQUbfadhBIp
Although these words are very simple, I have heard them many times. But at this precise moment, I understood that these words have a profound significance. While I was in deep thought, one of the disciples came to us and told us that the priest was calling. We entered the temple and went to where the priest was seated. He responded to our greetings by giving us the blessings of God.343Please respect copyright.PENANA2nLUvoYpM5
Before Mr. Joon could say anything, I asked the priest, “You have seen the girl, Priya. What are your thoughts on her?”343Please respect copyright.PENANA035O9skKYA
After some silence, he finally said, “I think you already have something in your mind about what you’ll do and how you’ll do it.”343Please respect copyright.PENANAzZTxcVAeSo
I waited for his response without saying anything.343Please respect copyright.PENANAG4mFX2Nr2P
“Priya is a nice and intelligent young lady. She understands the value of customs and is aware that they should be carried out accurately. Also, she admires you as well.” He made a statement.343Please respect copyright.PENANAUPBYAtkZgK
Mr. Joon was staring at me with a perplexed expression. I smiled at him and then said, “Don’t worry. I’m good.”343Please respect copyright.PENANAO9YO2AmDXt
“I have understood what I need to do. I just need your blessings.” Then I said,343Please respect copyright.PENANAV9fKJ09AIw
“God is by your side. Always act with good intentions. God will take care of everything.” The priest spoke with a smile.343Please respect copyright.PENANA3ro9esPIi5
I left the temple with my husband. During the journey back home, “Are you going to wed SeoJoon and Priya?” He inquired. I understood the concern behind his question and said, “Don’t worry. I won’t pressurize them. They will be together if they are meant to be. If not, then let it be. I’ll give it a shot once.”343Please respect copyright.PENANAqG1qCbThnB
“Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Just trust me and support me. I won’t let anything wrong happen to our son, and I won’t do anything wrong to Priya either.” I held his hand with assurance.