How Long I've Kissed (아내의 자격)

Let's go elsewhere, Gyeol. Somewhere quiet where we can talk.

Gyeol, you'll have to live with your dad henceforth.

Why?

The law provides that the custody of a child

will be given to the parent who has the financial means, who's more eligible and qualified in all aspects.

This must surely be a bolt out of the blue for you.

That's the reason why I made the decision to tell you myself.

To hear it from me is better than hearing it from someone else.

You and I, we've always been able to confide in each other,

Living apart has its benefits too.

Instead of you hearing it from someone else, it is better that you hear it directly from me.

This is because you and I understand each other better than anyone else.

It's not because they are bad. In the neighborhood where we used to live, Da Yeong's family was like that too.

Why must you separate?

Your relationship with each other is going well, so why?

It's my fault.

I made a mistake.

What did you do?

I was at fault. It's very complicated but I'll try to make it as simple as possible.

I...

conceal the fact that I like another man from your dad.

But that doesn't mean I'm discarding you. They are two different things altogether.

Who is that man?

The dentist, Teacher Hong's husband, Bo Rum's dad.

You two are going out?

You must keep in mind it's not because mom doesn't want you anymore, okay?

To me, no matter what happens, you'll always be foremost in my heart.

That's why I had to tell you this shameful matter myself.

If you are oblivious to the truth and if people were to gossip behind your back

you will be even more hurt. So you know why I had to tell you, don't you?

So that was the reason why I can't attend the academy anymore?

Teacher Hong is a good person.

But seeing you would remind her of her hatred towards me

and she won't be able to tutor you properly.

I hope that you understand my feelings.

No matter how hard it is you must overcome this tragic circumstances.

And you must believe in yourself.

Even though I know you will be hurt

I had to tell you myself that it was my mistake.

Compare to the present, I'll become a better mom to you.

I can accomplish that. I'll work hard so that you won't be ashamed of me.

I'm going to buy a house so that you can drop by whenever you want.

Mom, don't cry.

What is wrong with me?

Mom, I understand everything you said.

Good. You are doing great.

Turn. Good. That was beautiful.

Dad is so much fun.

And you must tell Bo Rum the reason why you had to run away.

I don't want to tell her these things.

Please ask her to come in. Bring us some tea.

Teacher Hong.

Please come in.

I really don't know what I should say to you.

I feel like I'm the one who has committed the wrong.

What's wrong with you? It has nothing to do with you at all.

I'm really grateful that you said that but

it must be hard on you, right?

I'm fine, nothing I can't handle.

Please have a seat.

Please tell me what you're curious about.

It's concerning Yun Jae's preparation for boarding school.

Isn't she currently going for tuition?

She is.

But I'm worried because that academy had some kind of trouble a while back.

They had some scandal about exam questions being leaked. Her entrance exam is coming up

I know that there's not much time but I figured that you would know what's best.

To be honest, it is quite an urgent situation.

To achieve 80 points for IBT, 97 percent in SSAT. I doubt she can achieve that with her tight schedule.

Actually I am preparing to set up a boarding school.

Really?

I did a survey and found out there are quite a number of boarding schools

and I felt there are many areas that can be improved. I have the confidence.

It'll be great if you were to set up a boarding school for college students.

There are many boarding schools near Yun Jae's school

But none feels reassuring.

My criterion is one which helps the college student to fully understand her coursework.

Of course the criteria for college would be on a completely different level.

That's why I'm racking my brains over this matter for my children's sake.

No matter how bright she is, it won't be easy.

Therefore we have to do whatever it takes. There must be an excuse for this right?

This has nothing to do with being bright or not. It's also not whether one has made the wrong decision by mistake

but it concerns a standard that's acceptable.

What is your plan?

You will accept Yun Jae right?

On one condition.

Ask your husband to be my legal adviser.

Huh?

What I hate most is violating the laws.

I want to comply with all the relevant rules and regulations and run a legitimate boarding school.

I'm going out for a short while.

Please take care of things here.

See you later.

Goodbye.

The principal had just left.

Is that so? Thank you.

Can I see you for a while?

I see. I'll be there in ten minutes.

What do you think you are doing?

Can you make yourself scarce?

You must burst into tears, kneel down and confess to your sins. Crazy guy,

she is a good wife.

The two of you should give this careful consideration,

do you know what a nuisance it is to me when I found out that the two of you are separating?

Every time we have a class reunion, we have to verify who can attend and who cannot,

'Why?' 'Hold on, why can't you attend?'

This is the reason why people are upset, do you know that?

If you two really split up,

I will remove you both from the school alumni.

Hong Ji Seon, I will retain your name for the time being, take note of that.

I don't want to repeat myself, that's all I have to say to you.

If you have anything to say, go ahead.

The clinic and the deposit, I've already settled everything

but I don't know how to tell Bo Rum.

I felt there was no sincerity on your part when you told me to tell Bo Rum.

Yes you're right, that was not my intention.

I want you to feel the pain and anguish.

Because I'm incensed.

I know.

But there's something I need to clear up.

I believe that this outcome is not entirely your fault.

I do not look upon you with hate and loathing.

In fact our relationship has fallen apart very early on.

To be more precise, it started when I became successful.

From that moment on, you thought I had changed, that I only cared about money.

For your sake I live in a nice house and drive a luxury car.

But it seems like something was lost along the way.

I bought you luxury branded clothes but you insisted on ripping out the labels.

I find that laughable.

And just like that, we grew asunder.

It dawned on me that those days when we were locked in each other's arms, fooling around and having fun were more satisfying.

That's no longer possible now.

Thus when I discovered your affair, it didn't surprised me one bit.

The disquietude I harbour in me has finally become a reality.

Especially when I found out the other party was Yun Seo Rae,

"That is so Gim Tae O" was what I thought.

At that time, I was blinded by anger.

I was furious that you had not changed one bit all these years.

Our former school mates were desperately struggling to make a living.

Can't you just pretend at least to let nature takes it course.

Other men drink vintage wine and soft drinks,

and in the event of a break up, they settle it over some Makkoli.

Everyone is doing just fine going down that path.

But why is it you can't be like them?

I thought I was the only one grinning and bearing this.

Looks like that's not the case.

What filled my mind was my own pain from watching you change

but I didn't know you were equally distressed and pained by my disaffection.

I can understand your sentiments.

Do you, really?

Why didn't you beat me up?

To batter someone requires passion.

To squander it on you is a waste of time. I have my business to take care of.

What shall we do about the car?

Park it in the parking lot and hand the key over to the security office.

I'm not going to sell it.

It will come in handy if I go on trips with Bo Rum.

I have a request, oh, I shouldn't say a request so I'll just say it.

Go ahead.

Don't be upset when I say this,

I'm not abandoning you.

Then erase me.

Since you'd devoted all your time and energy to your career,

and now that you've come this far, you don't have to go further.

What do you mean by that?

Aren't you planning on expanding your business?

I was planning on starting a boarding school for undergraduates.

I'm worried your health might suffer.

I am leaving.

This is the reason why it won't work between us.

We shouldn't hark back to the past, just keep moving forward.

I hope this will not affect Bo Rum's development as she grows up.

That's what I really want to say.

I don't think so. That's just 1 percent of what you really want to say.

Even though I put in all my efforts

and make a success of the tuition academy

but my daughter, the yardstick has to be different.

Since Bo Rum's birth, I was elated to know that she would be just like you.

You know very well, I used to call her little Ji Seon.

Can you change the combination lock number to what it was originally?

No problem.

It's not advisable to change the school activities at the moment.

Yes but if we continue like this

I'm afraid this might affect the children's test scores.

Should we send our children for some other activities, like learning Jazz or something like that?

Oh, I'm sorry for being late.

You must be extremely busy since your husband is coming home.

What delicious foods have you bought?

I didn't do anything but I seem to be busy.

Hello, I'm Jo Jae Hun's mother.

I recognize you. You used to live in the United States, right?

That's right.

So can we do it this way then?

Since these two understand english

let's organize some family activities for the children.

This will allow the children to interact and play together.

At the same time we can teach them English and Korean.

We can further invite each other to our homes more often.

That's a very good idea but the children's spare time is very limited.

It all depends on how we arrange their schedules.