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Episode 1: Honeymoon Phase
It's been four months since Jack and I officially became a couple. Things have been going quite smoothly between us. Because of him, I spend more time at the gym and grow an interest in fitness and healthy diet. Though I still make sure I get my daily dose of Korean dramas. I think Jack is the one. He is exactly the type of person I want to date. Jack has the appearance of a K-drama male lead but he isn't overly perfect to the point that it's too good to be true. He has flaws but I think it is cute. The last four months were full of honey and roses.
According to the five stages of Korean drama couple, Jack and I are at stage two, where we spend a lot of time together, get to know each other and steadily develop our relationship. I can tell you all five stages right now but let's save them for the future. Anyway, being in stage two means that we are approaching stage three: something will disrupt our relationship. And that something is really coming!
Last night, Jack told me that his mom was coming to San Francisco to visit him and James. She will stay for a week and he wanted to introduce me to her.
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Hannah: I don't get it. Why are you worried? Jack wants you to meet his mom. He is serious about you guys' relationship.
Me: I know. But I don't think I'm ready for it. I'm scared. What if his mom doesn't like me? What if she thinks I'm not good enough for her son? What if she wants us to break up? You know how mean mother-in-laws can be?
Hannah: Who said that?
Me: Korean dramas.
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One of the early lessons I learned from Korean dramas is that mother-in-laws are some of the "baddest of the bad". You think the step-mothers in Cinderella or Snow White are evil? You might be wrong. Those step-moms are nothing comparing to mother-in-laws. The mother-in-laws I have seen in K-dramas are the ones who are too controlling of their sons' love life and future. They think nobody is good enough for their son.
And they have no problem using the meanest and dirtiest tactics to get in between the couples. What will I do if Jack's mom think I'm out of his league? They own a family business so, technically, James is a "chaebol" (chaebol is a wealthy heir of a family business).
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Hannah: Yoo-Jin, this isn't Korean dramas. Just don't talk about any of your wacky theories during the dinner and you'll be fine.
Episode 2: Calm Before The Storm
On the day of, Jack decided to cook for all of us: his mom, James, Jack and I. I didn't know he can cook and that was very impressive. Another reason for me to love him. Meeting Jack's mom, Shelly, wasn't as scary as I though I would be. Shelly was very soft-spoken, elegant yet approachable. I was able to make normal conversation with her without referring anything back to Korean dramas.
Everything went unexpectedly well and the night would have been completely perfect until Shelly said she wanted to go get some housewares for the twins the next day. And since both James and Jack had work, Shelly asked if I could go with her. I started to panic.
Me: Why does she want to be alone with me? She could wait until the weekends when Jack is free. Do you think she has something else in mind?
Hannah: Like what?
Me: Have you heard about "calm before the storm"? I'm sure they have that in American shows as well. No wonder she was so nice to me during the dinner. You know. In Korean dramas, when the mom want to see the girl her son is dating alone, there is only one scenario that will happen: the water splash!
Hannah: There you go again! This is not Korean dramas. I repeat.
On the day of, Jack decided to cook for all of us: his mom, James, Jack and I. I didn't know he can cook and that was very impressive. Another reason for me to love him. Meeting Jack's mom, Shelly, wasn't as scary as I though I would be. Shelly was very soft-spoken, elegant yet approachable. I was able to make normal conversation with her without referring anything back to Korean dramas.
Everything went unexpectedly well and the night would have been completely perfect until Shelly said she wanted to go get some housewares for the twins the next day. And since both James and Jack had work, Shelly asked if I could go with her. I started to panic.
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Hannah: Don't worry, Yoo-Jin. You two are just going shopping and, maybe, having lunch together. Me: Why does she want to be alone with me? She could wait until the weekends when Jack is free. Do you think she has something else in mind?
Hannah: Like what?
Me: Have you heard about "calm before the storm"? I'm sure they have that in American shows as well. No wonder she was so nice to me during the dinner. You know. In Korean dramas, when the mom want to see the girl her son is dating alone, there is only one scenario that will happen: the water splash!
Hannah: There you go again! This is not Korean dramas. I repeat.
Episode 3: Expect The Unexpected
After buying some housewares for Jack and James, Shelly picked a nice yet quiet Mediterranean restaurant for lunch. The whole shopping trip was pretty pleasant. There was definitely awkwardness in the air but Shelly seemed to enjoy herself.
After buying some housewares for Jack and James, Shelly picked a nice yet quiet Mediterranean restaurant for lunch. The whole shopping trip was pretty pleasant. There was definitely awkwardness in the air but Shelly seemed to enjoy herself.
Me: So, what do you think about San Francisco?
Shelly: Yoo-Jin, you are very nice, but I want you to break up with Jack.
Me: Yeah? What are you talking about, Shelly?
Shelly: You are a smart girl. I don't want to hurt you. You're way out of Jack's league. My son deserves better. Tell me how much you want! We're not filthy rich but I will try to meet your request as long as you agree to leave Jack.
Me: Yeah? Shelly, I really don't understand what you're saying.
Shelly *burst into laughter*: I always wanted to try this ever since I started watching Korean dramas. Did I scare you, Yoo-Jin?
Me *inner thought*: Oh no!
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