Love In the Land of 'No'
Introduction of characters
Suho is the male lead character who is working in corporate as normal team leader by hiding his identity. (son of the CEO of the company) His father asked him to work in the company before taking over the position.
Ritsu is the lead female character. She is working as Senior Executive in the other company. She is independent, strong girl.
Ritsu belongs from rich family. She have one step brother Seyong who will be the CEO of the company after his father.
Seyong hates his stepsister Ritsu for reason that she might takeover his family business and the property. But Ritsu helps their father while he is sick and bed ridden.
Ritsu expect Nothing in return.
Suho's father and Ritsu's father are family friend and also a business partners.
Suho and Ritsu know each other from their childhood.
Suho doesn't like Ritsu's stepbrother Seyong because they used to fight a lot in childhood, nothing changes in present too
My only loved one
The day has come. Ritsu's grandfather was on death bed. Seyong starts to get anxiousnot because of his father sickness but about the property.
He went to their hometown where Ritsu and his father were staying.
The estate sprawls across 50 acres of greenery and a big house, a testament to the family's wealth and legacy.
Seyong enters in room. Ritsu was feeding juice to her father, but he wasn't responding well.
Seyong ask Ritsu to wait outside as he wants to talk to his father for very last time.
She respects their privacy
Seyong
Father are you feeling good?
*chuckled*
huh you don't need me now that you have your daughter taking care of you.
Seyong
Anyways I came here to see if you are in good condition to talk or not, but I guess now you can only listens to what I am about to say.
Seyong
If you are thinking to give all your property to you daughter then she will be in big trouble.
I don't care how she will survive after you, she might not if keeps meddle in our family matter.
Seyong
I am more worried about myself now, so please co-operate.
Your beloved Suho didn't come to see you?
You trusted him blindly and never trust me.
Seyong
My time will come soon. Only after you will be gone.
Heart machine starts beeping continuously.
Ritsu enters room in hurry and called nurse.
Nurse rushed and checked the pulses.
The heart stops beating at a very moment.
Everyone understood the situation.
The creepy silence spreads in the house.
Ritsu starts crying. Tears streams down her face as she sobs uncontrollably.
Seyong was standing afar from the bed without saying a word,
He keeps staring at ground.
She was too afraid to talk but wanted to check on her stepbrother
Seyong
I am fine. This was destined to happen one day so it happens today.
Seyong take out his phone and went outside the room to make calls.
Ritsu was staring at her father's body and crying.
Ritsu
I am sorry father!
If I didn't take good care of you. Please forgive me.
Guarding what's mine
Everyone was gathering at the funeral house for giving condolences.
Suho's father enters the room and shows respect to late father.
Relatives, family friends arrive at funeral house.
Ritsu standing in corner, head down showing respect. Unable to talk to anyone she is quietly watching everyone's steps only.
As she sensed someone approaching, she lifted her gaze, her eyes locking onto the familiar figure.
It was Suho, he was making his way towards her.
A warm smile spreading across her face as he drew nearer.
Suho's voice is gentle, filled with genuine concern and empathy yet feels cold.
Suho
"Ritsu, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. And I am here for you, please let me know if you need anything.
Before Ritsu can say a word, Suho left the room without doing eye contact.
At a reception area where everyone was gathered to have a conversation, Late father's secretary starts to bring everyone's attention.
Mr. Joel
Please attention everyone. This is Mr. Joel the secretory of the late Mr. Kim(Father of Seyong and Ritsu). Mr. Kim was respected by everyone, by their family, friends as well as his business partners.
Mr. Joel
He handed over me his last wish before his death. In this testament he mentioned his property distribution.
Seyong
Technically I am the only son of this family so I will be the one who will take over the house, other properties and the family business.
Mr. Joel
We will see when I will start reading the testament.
And I am requesting you all to keep the calm while I am sharing you the details.
Mr. Joel
I am counting on you to understand the importance of this and I am confident that you will prioritize our discussion and sign the necessary documents as I came prepared with agreement we need to finalize.
Seyong looks pissed off after listening Mr. Joel
Everyone gathered at the table.
Mr. Joel
The testament is short, I will start reading it.
Mr. Joel
I Mr. Kim being of sound mind do hereby declare this to be my last will and testament.
Seyong looks afraid to listen the will of his late father. He was afraid that property might gone from his hand.
Mr. Joel
I appoint my only son Seyong as Executor of my estate, to manage all my properties, assets and business interests as I trust and believe his capability and will to do so.
Mr. Joel
I pass on my ancestral house and 50 acres of land in our hometown to my beloved daughter Ritsu.
Seyong
Why, I means isn't it unfair.
I am the only son then why my stepsister is getting this much property.
Mr. Joel
This is your father's last will, you cannot interfere in this so please co-operate .
Mr. Joel
I will carry on with reading
Mr. Joel
As a father it was my responsibility to look after my daughter Ritsu.
& I can't help but feel at ease knowing that I have trusted Friend and a business partners like Mr. minho and his son Mr. Suho who have been by our side through thik and thin.
I want Mr. Suho who has been with her since childhood to take responsibility of being Ritsu's guardian, to watch over her and protect her until she gets married.
As a token of my appreciation for his commitment, I wish to Seyong to provide Mr. Suho with monthly stipend of 3 lakhs to support him.
I trust that he will accept this responsibility.
After the completion of testament before Mr. Lee (father of Suho) says anything Suho put his hand up and says
Suho
I am ready to take this responsibility as late Mr. Kim who was senior for all of us trusted me.
Suho
I will take care of Ms.Ritsu until she will get married.
Ritsu and Suho was sitting afar suddenly makes eye contact.
Ritsu was looking nervous and calm at same time. She saw calm and coldness in his eyes.
Both were looking at each other. As their eyes met, the world around them melted away, leaving only unspoken words and tender ache of distance.
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