There had been two things that Julian Choi had wanted most in life – he wanted to stand at the alter and give Marzena away to a successful man, and he wanted Sebastian follow in his footsteps as CEO of Kingdom Group. It was a pity that he did not live to see either of these events come to pass. Marzena had wondered if her father’s unfulfilled wishes were the recipe for a ghost, if such specters actually existed outside of stories. However, as she stepped out of her transport outside of the prestigious Kingdom Mall, she couldn’t help but imagine that her father would somehow be there to see Sebastian assume control of his company. And she hoped that her father would be an invisible presence at her side as she walked down the aisle, if that day ever came.
The Choi children were currently staying at their family home on Dargul, and would remain there for a few days more before leaving for Cloud City. In addition to the matters of business to tend to at Kingdom, Sebastian and Marzena would make the trip to the cemetery to pay tribute to their father on the anniversary of his death. It was hard to believe that a year had already passed. During that time, much had changed for Marzena; she had made a home in First Order space, experienced a large growth in popularity within that territory, and became secretly involved with one of their generals. While she had been off living the high life in the clouds, Sebastian had remained firmly rooted to the ground on Dargul. Though Marzena had been named CEO after their father’s death, Sebastian had been the sole reason that the company had continued to run smoothly. However, this was the day that Marzena passed the torch along to the rightful holder of that title.
Marzena’s sharp heels came to a halt just outside the entrance of the mall, and she paused for a moment to look over the Kingdom that her father had built. The exterior was bright and pristine; the windows were always kept meticulously clean. Appearances had always been important to the Choi family, and their mall was no exception. The celebrity gazed at her reflection in the glass; nervous fingers rose to straighten her blouse and then fell to smooth down the front of her pencil skirt. She was dressed far more conservatively than she normally did, but she was making an appearance in front of the board members, not performing a concert for her fans. These men were old fashioned, and though they saw the appeal of using her celebrity status, they did not see Marzena as their leader.
“Are you ready?” A male voice spoke to her right, and she turned to see the suited figure of Sebastian.
“I think so.” She answered with a swift nod. Marzena turned just slightly, and she let her eyes find her brother out of the corner of her gaze –trying to observe quietly without him realizing. His hair was longer than it had been when she left Dargul, but she decided that the trendy style looked nice on him. Sebastian was dressed in a suit that was close to being very traditional, but had just the right about of style to set him apart from the rest of the executives. His light eyes were bright, and his complexion was clear. If looks were any indication, it seemed that life had been treating him quite well during her absence. Marzena’s eyes grew soft, her little brother had certainly grown into a man, and he reminded her very much of their father in that moment.
“What?” He asked, his brow furrowed slightly, as if wondering if there was something wrong with his appearance.
“Oh. It’s nothing.” Marzena offered Sebastian further reassurance in the form of a smile. She gestured towards the door and together the siblings walked inside.
The Choi children were currently staying at their family home on Dargul, and would remain there for a few days more before leaving for Cloud City. In addition to the matters of business to tend to at Kingdom, Sebastian and Marzena would make the trip to the cemetery to pay tribute to their father on the anniversary of his death. It was hard to believe that a year had already passed. During that time, much had changed for Marzena; she had made a home in First Order space, experienced a large growth in popularity within that territory, and became secretly involved with one of their generals. While she had been off living the high life in the clouds, Sebastian had remained firmly rooted to the ground on Dargul. Though Marzena had been named CEO after their father’s death, Sebastian had been the sole reason that the company had continued to run smoothly. However, this was the day that Marzena passed the torch along to the rightful holder of that title.
Marzena’s sharp heels came to a halt just outside the entrance of the mall, and she paused for a moment to look over the Kingdom that her father had built. The exterior was bright and pristine; the windows were always kept meticulously clean. Appearances had always been important to the Choi family, and their mall was no exception. The celebrity gazed at her reflection in the glass; nervous fingers rose to straighten her blouse and then fell to smooth down the front of her pencil skirt. She was dressed far more conservatively than she normally did, but she was making an appearance in front of the board members, not performing a concert for her fans. These men were old fashioned, and though they saw the appeal of using her celebrity status, they did not see Marzena as their leader.
“Are you ready?” A male voice spoke to her right, and she turned to see the suited figure of Sebastian.
“I think so.” She answered with a swift nod. Marzena turned just slightly, and she let her eyes find her brother out of the corner of her gaze –trying to observe quietly without him realizing. His hair was longer than it had been when she left Dargul, but she decided that the trendy style looked nice on him. Sebastian was dressed in a suit that was close to being very traditional, but had just the right about of style to set him apart from the rest of the executives. His light eyes were bright, and his complexion was clear. If looks were any indication, it seemed that life had been treating him quite well during her absence. Marzena’s eyes grew soft, her little brother had certainly grown into a man, and he reminded her very much of their father in that moment.
“What?” He asked, his brow furrowed slightly, as if wondering if there was something wrong with his appearance.
“Oh. It’s nothing.” Marzena offered Sebastian further reassurance in the form of a smile. She gestured towards the door and together the siblings walked inside.