Chapter 1
Separate Worlds
“Your schedule today would be 10 am photo shoot for the Fab magazine, 1 pm shooting for your upcoming movie and by 8 pm dinner with our big bosses..do you get it?” Manager Lin asked as he dictated each detail clearly
“okay! I’m gonna sleep first I have still 2 hrs..are we still far away from our shooting place?” Kim Bum asked
“yes we still are far..you may take a rest I’ll just wake you up if necessary” Manger Lin assured her
“thanks!”and he went to sleep.
On the other hand….
“So Eun, Sir Louie is calling you..go meet him up in his office”Rina called to So Eun
“wonder why?..okay I’ll just go up”she answered
“you still asked why? Didn’t you see the output of your magazine last month it was a blast! Well I think someone’s gonna treat us again.right team??”teasing So Eun
“yes! So Eun how bout in Miley Bar tonight??”asked one of her officemates
“I’ll think about it” and smiled…”excuse me first I need to go meet up sir”
“okay..and tell us the good news :D”Rina told her again
So Eun knocked on Sir Louie’s office….
“Hi sir!”So Eun greeted her boss for one year now
“Hi So Eun”he smiled and greeted her back
“is there any problem sir??”she asked anxiously
“nothing, I would just like to congratulate you for another job well done! Your really something…how bout a treat tonight?”he offered
“a treat? With the whole department?”she asked back
“of course, did you think it would just be the two of us??”he asked jokingly
“no I didn’t, just surprised..its your first time doing this” she answered sweetly
“well…your performance is outstanding and it’s the first time that I would you treat your team for this” he explained
“okay sir! Tnx!”So Eun thanked him
“okay now you may go and tell your team the good news! Keep up the good work” Sir Louie encouraged her
“our duty sir!” waved goodbye and went down to their office..
Back to her office….
“so how was it??” Rina asked
“so have you decide where to go tonight?” JC asked
“well I wont treat you guys” she answered disappointedly
“why? Is there something wrong???”Rina asked
“did we do something wrong” JC asked
So Eun then smiled
“haha..joking! because its Sir Louie who would treat us! You guys are so paranoid” she said happily
“just as I thought so! So Eun” JC reacted
“hahaha..you almost tricked me there! Great..wonder where Sir Louie would bring us tonight..”Rina ask
“I don’t know its his apple of her eye he’s taking…wonder why he invited the whole team?”JC teasing So Eun
“huh? What do you mean???”she asked confusingly
“Hello So Eun I think only you in this department, that doesn’t know that Sir Louie has his eye on you….” Rina explained
“huhh??!! Guys its just a dinner treat and your thinking things like that?? That’s not good”she answered trying to escape the topic
“fine fine! Lets just see what Sir Louie would do next time when this girl beside me keep on ignoring his feelings ahaha!!” JC said at chuckled
“we’ll see..really..haha..”Rina added
“I don’t know with you guys! Go back to work now!” So Eun commanded
“Yes ma’am So Eun” they answered teasingly…
Kim Bum’s side..
“CUT! Great job guys..pack up time!” Director Han said
“Manager Lin come here for a while”Director Han called
“what is it??”Manager Lin asked
“I just want to commend on Kim Bum’s professionalism, see we finish 1 hr before the allotted time, you really have a great catch on your hand”Director Han complimented
“its just his devoted to what he does, I’m happy to be able to work with someone like him also” Manger Lin answered back
“well just take good care of him, and he’ll really succeed in this circle, okay now I need to go thanks again! And send my regards to him”Director Han excused himself
“okay I will” Manager Lin answered back
He went to Kim Bum
“how was it?”Manger Lin asked
“it’s a bit tiring but still manageable”Kim Bum answered
“good, you have 2 more hours to rest and patch yourself up, wonder what new Sir Micky would like to tell us tonight…”Manager Lin said
“okay..i’ll just go change and head to my van to rest..you too Manager Lin have some rest first..”he said concerningly
“I can manage…thanks!”he thanked him
“just do it”he answered and smiled back before going to his dressing room..
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Chapter 2
Light in Darkness
The team went to a KTV bar to enjoy…..when its almost midnight they all decided to go home…….the rest already went home only the 4 of them was left
“I’m so so tired…I need to go first” Rina said
“let’s go together…I’ll send you home” JC suggested
“Tnx!”Rina said
“Be careful JC in driving……Rina text me” So Eun smiled and bid them goodbye
“we will” they both answer..
“so…I’ll send you home?”Louie offered
“ahh…no need..i can handle..besides its out of the way”So Eun answered
“it’s ok..besides its already late in, its not safe for a lady to walk home..”he answered disaapointendly for she declined her offer
“it’s okay..i’m used to it, I can handle I promise..i’ll send you a message when I am home already okay??”So Eun assured him she could walk home safely
“fine.if that’s what you really want..i’ll let you…good night..and congratulations again”Sir Louie said
So Eun just waved good bye and started walking…
On KimBum’s side………
“Manager Lin can I drive myself home tonight…?”he asked
“but why? Aren’t you tired of today’s activities yet?”Manager Lin asked back
“I just want to..i feel to roam around the city tonight” he answered
“hhmm…but promise me that you’ll be careful..and don’t go to any place anymore there are many paparazzi’s anywehere”Manager Lin reminded
“Sir I know that...”Kim Bum assured him
“okay..here’s your key..drive safely”Manager Lin gave him a smile and hand over his key..
While So Eun was walking alone in the street three men surrounded her……
“hhm..excuse me..your blocking my way” So eun said to one man
“well that’s really our motive”the man from the back answered
“what do you need from me?”So Eun answered
“Just one night with you..that’s it” the third man firmly answered
“what???...perverts!”So Eun strated to panick
“come on…its not any big deal..just go with us..and you;ll definitely wont get hurt” one man held her in his hands..
“take your dirty hands off me” she shrugged his hands away
“come on…playing hard to get??..”the second man attempted.
“I told you I’m not going with you..”she answered angrily
“go on shout! There would be no one to save you, so If I were you don’t waste your time anymore…”a man added
So Eun was able to escape but not too far…that they won’t able to reach her…
“haha…guys I’m really starting to love this game…”one man said
“help!!!”she then shouted for help..
From an unknown voice from behind……..
“take your hands off her” a voice called from behind..
“and now who are you”the man asked him
“it doesn’t matter now…get your hand off that girl”he commanded
“and who are you to tell us what to do” the man asked him again
“I am who I am…do you need to know me” he smiled
“man this is crazy! I’m losing my patience…get lost!!!”the man angrily answered
“i’m not the crazy one its you!”he answered back confidently…
“your really crazyyy”then this started the fight…
So Eun when released from the man’s hand just sat down and sobbed as if all her energy disappeared…if her savior was just late for a minute she don’t know what may happen to her….
It was a 3 on 1 fight but unlucky for the 3 the one they fight was good enough to make them give up and run away…
“hey..your safe now don’t cry anymore” the guy went near her.
“tthh…aa..nnkk.. yo..uu” she answered while still crying
He smiled
“its okay…may this serve a lesson to you not to be alone in streets during this time of the night..”the guy reminded him
She just nodded..
“I think I need to send you home…come with me..i’ll send you home” he wanted to help..he offered his hand to her
She was hesitant at first..what if he was with them…what if this was just a show..,
“don’t be afraid I’m not one of them..i won’t harm you…”this time she took his hand…
After some time she was able to calm down, finally…
“are you now okay?”he asked
“I think..a bit” she answered
“I do think so.. your color was better now”he answered back
“….why are we still here?”she asked
“because I don’t know where to send you, you didn’t even tell me where you live”he answered and laughed a bit..
So Eun looked at him….he was so familiar..not only familiar..he was famous…
“is there anything wrong with me?” he answered confusingly
She continued to examine his face..
“miss are you okay??”he asked again
“your Kim Bum am I correct?”So Eun asked
“huh?..haha! well many say that I look liked him but its not me” Kim Bum answered and laugh he tries to hide his identity from her..
“are you sure??..but I think its you..”So Eun said again
He just smiled..
“where is your house??”he asked
“ahh..just in******* street”So Eun answered
When they reach the place..
“there you go! Be careful next time” Kim Bum told her
“thanks!...ee..what’s your name?”she asked
“its not important anymore…just call me your knight..”he smiled he doesn’t want to disclose any connection with her, she’s just too attractive..
“okay if that’s what you wish….i’ll just thank you again and again..and I’ll bet we’ll be able to see each other again”she answered and smiled
“no one knows about that” he answered and smiled back
“thanks again..goodbye..”she said and enetered her house…
When she left…he saw a name card on the seat…
“Chu So Eun, editor of SPICE magazine”
“no wonder she was that sure that I was Kim Bum, anyways..if we would still meet we would”he answered and drove his way back
“is it not really him??...i doubt so, maybe he just doesn’t want to disclose his identity, no matter what I’ll know the truth soon…after all he doesn’t owe me anything…let things just be it” So Eun’s POV
Chapter 3
Connection
The next day…
“so what’s with that smile?”Rina asked curiously
“nothing…just remembered something” So Eun answered
“really? What?...did Sir Louie send you home??”she asked excitedly
“no..i didn’t let him I’m out of my way..”So Eun answered
“what?! You turn him down?”Rina ask unbelievably
“yah.he has no responsibity to send me anyway..”So Eun replied
“girl! Haha”she plainly said
“whatever!” So Eun answered back
“so what’s line up for this month?”So Eun asked her
“hhmm…we’ve got this highlight for this month….how to capture a heartthrob bachelor heart..as a valentine special! What do you think?” Rina asked
“good idea for the coming love month….”So Eun answered and smiled on her
“yey! I’m starting to get your genes!!” she rejoiced
“Haha! Silly girl…so what are the other plans?”So Eun answered again
“pictorial with bachelors in town…interviews and anything else!” Rina said happily
“I see…who’s on mind right now?”So Eun asked
“and this is the time you’ll come in the picture” Rina told her
“me? Why?” she asked confusingly
“please please….do it for me…I know your good in persuading people!” Rina pleaded her
“hahaha..wait wait..you even didn’t tell me yet what to do, then you are already pleading..”So Eun answered her
“okay..wait..”Rina run to her table and grab the newspaper
“here!... I want to feature him in our magazine the coming love month!” Rina show her the picture
“him?! Are you sure?” she asked back
“yes, anything wrong with him…he’s just so famous right now..and I’m really dying to see him face to face..” Rina said
“Wonder what she would think if I would tell her I met him last night…oh well” So Eun’s POV
“what now So Eun?..would you do it for me ….pleasee..”Rina pleaded again
“I also feel something behind him to be unmasked, there’s something in him that makes me curious..why not take it a try..”she thought again by herself
“please..please…”Rina didn’t stop
“okay okay…i’ll try..”So Eun answered
“you won’t try you must!”Rina asked
“Demanding??...fine I’ll do my best..but of course I cant do it by myself..”So Eun hoping a support from her
“sure I’ll be very delighted to help” Rina answered
“first things first, we need to find a way to be able to communicate with his manager” So Eun said
“I already have! All we need to do is negotiation….i’m looking forward for your help this time..”Rina said
“well planned..okay give me the number..i’ll give it a try.”So Eun answered back
“Tnx!” she gave her the number…
Then So Eun dialled the number……
On the other line………..
“okay..i get your point….we’ll see…hhmm…Saturday 10 am can we meet? Its better to talk when we are face to face….okay..see you then” Manager Lin answered and then hang up the phone…
“Kim Bum your finally here…I thought you’ll not be on time” Manager Lin greeted him
“just overslept a bit and got caught in traffic….” He answered with his usual smile..
“before we go..i just want to remind you for a meeting with a magazine editor on Saturday 10 am…” he reminded him
“Sure!” he answered back
“let’s go we’ll be gonna late if we wont go”Manager Lin instructed him..
Saturday morning….
“Rina would you not really go with me??”So Eun asked her
“no…I need to fix some more things….i need to meet up with some photographers..”Rina answered
“are you sure??..you don’t want to see your dream boy Kim Bum??” she said teasingly
“thanks but no thanks! Haha…I have more things to do rather than that…that can wait..just wait for that day..haha…”Rina answered jokingly
“fine then..i better go..don’t want to leave any bad impression…..”So Eun said
“sure! Do your best” Rina encouraged her
“I will promise” She answered before finally leave the office..
So Eun arrived 15 minutes before 10 so she sat first outside Manager Lin’s office….then they soon arrived….she immediately recognize him the night few days ago….
“then why did he hide his identity with me?... something curious..better ride with him now” So Eun’s POV
Then Manager Lin’s secretary called her…
“Ms. So Eun…Manager Lin is already ready..kindly follow me…”the secretary politely told her
“thanks..”she answered back politely….
The moment she entered the room…….
“Good Morning” she greeted them..
“Good Mornig….Ms. So Eun right?” Manager Lin asked
“yes”she answered sweetly..
“come take a seat” Manager Lin instructed
Kim Bum just looked at her…….
“so what’s your plan?”Manager Lin starting the meeting
“hhmm…here…” then they discussed the plans….after about 45 minutes of talking and explaining..
“so what do you think Kim Bum?”Manager Lin asked him
“no problem with me” he answered
“so its settled then Ms. So Eun….come with me for a while to fix our schedule….Kim Bum you can now go home..”Manager Lin told Kim Bum
“no more schedule today?” he double checked
“no more! Go and enjoy the rest of the day”Manager Lin smiled
When Kim Bum went out of the office…
“What unusual feeling is this I’m feeling whenever I see her..yes she’s beautiful…like most of the girls I meet..but there’s just something..i didn’t think we would meet up again…is this a sign or what?” Kim Bum’s POV
After So Eun scheduled with Manager’s Lin for Kim Bum’s pictorial/interview’s day..she’s now ready to leave..
“Thank you very much! I’m going now” So Eun bid goodbye
“sure! Looking forward for a good working relationship with you”Manager Lin said
So Eun waved goodbye then leave…
Manager Lin was surprised to see…Kim Bum hadn’t left yet..
“you hadn’t left yet?”Manager Lin asked
“let’s go out….its a long time we hadn’t talk something outside of work..” Kim Bum said
“sure!.....”Manager Lin answered….
Chapter 4
His circumstance
While Manager Lin was driving….he noticed Kim Bum was quiet..
“anything bothering you?”he asked
“no, nothing…”Kim Bum answered
“you just have an unusual silence today..”Manager Lin commented
“don’t mind me…”he simply smiled and answered
“can I ask you something personal?”Manager Lin asked
“sure what is it?” Kim Bum asked
“had you ever fallen in love” Manager Lin asked him
“me?...i don’t know.maybe” he answered
“huh? What does that mean?”Manager Lin asked
“ I don’t know…maybe I had….but I didn’t know..”Kim Bum frankly answered
“is it still because of your parents?”Manager Lin asked
“I think so” he answered and look out of the window
Kim Bum’s past……..
When he was about 11 years old………..
“your never home! You go home at the middle of the night and leave the house before the sun rise…what kind of husband and father are you huh??” Mrs. Kim asked
“I’m sorry…I just got my shootings and schedules..i’ll make up to you” Mr. Kim answered
“I don’t know…..i’m tired of your promises…don’t you know you’re a family man now..your son is old enough to feel that you don’t care for him don’t you get it??” Mrs. Kim added
“I’m sorry...please understand..” Mr. Kim answered back
“I’ve got enough of you!....Kim Bum let’s go” she went to pack his and her things.and the left the house….
“Mommy where are we going?” Kim Bum asked
“I know somewhere….let’s go…”Mrs. Kim answered
Their life outside wasn’t easy….Kim Bum witnessed her mother’s hardship just to be able to give him what he needs….he was soon discovered..when her mother heard about this news….
4 years after…..
“No! my answer is no!” Mrs. Kim said
“mom…please..if I would accept this I could help you…and I can also fulfill my dream” Kim Bum said
“you and your father’s dream! ..Kim Bum don’t you see what’s the effect of stepping into that circle?” Mrs. Kim told him
“but ma!..i’m not daddy…I wont allow that to happen to me…as long as you would allow me…”Kim Bum promised..
“Kim Bum please understand me..”Mrs. Kim pleaded
“Ma!, I cant just sit here and watch all your sacrifices for me…you was never like this when we are at home….you lived a peaceful life…not this…at least help me to stretch out my hand to help in my own way…I promise I’ll never leave you..just let me..”Kim Bum persuaded her mother
Her mother was struck by his words…
“mom please?” he pleaded again
Her mother hugged him…and was now in tears…
“promise you won’t leave me?...” her mother asked
“yes ma I promise..” he promised
End of Kim Bum’s past
“are you still keeping that promise for your mom?”Manager Lin asked
“Mom left me first…I can’t fulfill my promise anymore…”Kim Bum answered…her mother passed away 3 years ago
“so what is it about that story that affects your ability to love?” Manager Lin asked
“Manager Lin can’t you see…in those years I realize what hardship or hurt has my father’s career brought to my mother…..” Kim Bum said
“then?...i thought you said your not like your father” Manager Lin reminded him
“I know I’m not..but I’m afraid….i don’t want to enter into commitment and ends up failing to fulfill it….i just don’t want to see anyone again..just like in my mother’s state….”Kim Bum answered
“now there’s the point…your afraid?...all you need is just courage…and your problem will be solved…why don’t give it a try…..maybe it wont be that hard….” Manager Lin said
“I don’t know…”he answered
“I know your father…and I know you…I’ll be frank to you…your father’s really workaholic…he is the artist which sorry for the word, doesn’t know how to rest….but you.i can see that your only dedicated..but not to the point to neglect others…”Manager Lin explained
“Sir, my father was also like that before….until after how many years then he became the man who he is” Kim Bum explained back
“so you would allow yourself to become like that also?....”Manager Lin asked
“of course no….”he immediately answered
“that’s the point!...you won’t allow that to happen to you….so don’t be afraid to love” Manger Lin answered back
“wait wait…why are you very much concern in my love affair?....while some other manager even don’t allow people like us to have a love affair..”he curiously asked
“because I’m not like them…human has its own need and like….something like that must not be suppressed….and also your not getting younger every year….”Manager Lin smiled and answered
“ahhh…” Kim Bum answered
“enough of this drama! Hahaha..get my point? You don’t need to give all your time to work….you have your personal life too! Like every men does….i’m getting hungry..let’s grab a bite first” Manager Lin offered
“sure tnx!....”Kim Bum said...their conversation a while ago gave him a realization……
Chapter 5
Her circumstance
When So Eun returned to the office…
“how was it???” Rina asked
“don’t you have trust in me??”So Eun proudly asked
“haha! I knew it…”Rina hugged her
“tell me some details” Rina asked
“I didn’t have a hard time actually…and your Kim Bum is kind! Haha”teasing her again
“aya! Don’t tease me to him..i’m dating someone now…”Rina told her
“awww…..sadness” So Eun teased her again
“stop that! Haha…you know guys like him is just a dream boy….so I mustn’t fantasize on him haha” Rina said
“well that’s true..haha….”So Eun agreed
“I’ll treat you for lunch!...for a job well done” Rina offered
“let’s go!”So Eun agreed again
While they were eating….
“its been 5 months since we worked together…but I hadn’t know your origin yet..care to share?” Rina asked
“origin? Haha…why does it seem that I came from another planet or what” So Eun jokingly asked
“a bit! Haha…because you never talk about who you are in the past..i mean we don’t know your background…” Rina explained
“well…..if I would tell you, you promise you won’t tell anyone else?”So Eun asked
“That serious?”Rina asked
“A bit” she smiled
“ok I promise” she promised
So Eun’s Past
About a year ago………..in Canada….
“Dad let’s stop this! I don’t want to date anyone you want me to date” So Eun told her father
“So Eun this is for everyone’s good…for you, us and the companies” Mr. Chu answered
“no dad! This is for your good… not a bit for mine” So Eun answered back
“don’t be that kind of daughter” Mr. Chu warned her
“Dad! What kind of daughter have I been??...since I was a child I followed all of you wish…everything….even up to my college decisions..everything…..and all your plans for me..and my future..you’ve said we’ll try….but dad how many had we failed..won’t you stop??”So Eun said and was crying hard at that time
“how dare you?! You won’t have your today without my guidance and help…”Mr. Chu reminded her
“that’s also what I believed and knew, but dad I can do it myself already….all I need is just your trust can’t you give it to me??”she asked
“what do you want?...you want me to allow you to do your magazine thingy??....i won’t! you have a business to take care here” Mr. Chu said
“But dad I don’t want! You can give it to Jung Min if you want” referring to her younger brother
“but I don’t think he’s capable” Mr. Chu said
“dad he is! He may just seem like a boy who likes to play around but he would…just let him try…dad….”So Eun said
“no!”Mr. Chu said
“dadd!!”she exclaimed
“you follow my orders or you leave my house??”Mr. Chu warned her
“I’ll go for the second option!” So Eun bravely answered
Mr. Chu was surprised to hear his decision
“Fine then! You dare..fine! do what you want…just don’t come back and beg me to help you” Mr. Chu said
“really promise..i’ll come back if I had prove myself to you” So Eun said
End of So Eun’s past
“woah!! That’s it??....” Rina asked
“some part yes it is” So Eun said
“so how many have you actually dated?”rina asked
“I don’t know..many but never one which I seriously dated” So Eun confessed
“they are all good reputated men really? You didn’t love anyone?”Rina asked
“no not at all…”So Eun asked
“so this is the way you used to prove yourself?”Rina asked again
“Yes…this has always been my dream….i’ll prove to dad that I can….”So Eun said
“hands down for you!..your really brave….its good you were able to cope up”Rina commented
“I have my savings to start off…I won’t run a way if I don’t have the money..haha..”she said
“wise girl!!” Rina commented again
“of course! Haha..” So Eun answered back,.
Chapter 6
Working....
Pictorial day……
“Rina is there anything problem?”So Eun asked
“to be frank there is…” Rina answered
“why?...”she asked
“the model we’ve hired for his partner in today’s pictorial can’t come…..”Rina explained
“huh?..what happen? “So Eun asked again
“the model supposedly to come here met an accident..and right now..there are no other available models..”Rina worriedly explained
“what should we do..we can’t miss to lose this day..we are meeting up with a deadline and we can’t break his schedule either..”So Eun said..
“here they come So Eun!!”Rina told her with a worried look
“wait..”So Eun told her..
So Eun went to talk with Manager Lin…..outside the room….
“what happen?”Manager Lin asked
“she met an accident…and there is no one available..” So Eun explained
“What are you planning to do now?”he asked
“I would…”she was cut off
“So Eun!! I know what to do!” Rina excitedly run to her
“What?”she asked
“you take the pictorial with him”Rina repeated
“what?....i don’t want” she declined
“but we’ve got no choice…”Rina said
“me? I can’t why not you?”She asked her back
“me?..your body, your face you got the qualities of a model…please….”Rina said again
“Rina…you know I don’t know anything bout this” So Eun still declining
“excuse me…but I think this lady’s idea here…Ms. So Eun is not bad…”Manager Lin cut in
“but..”still hesitant
“ checking his schedule….we can’t reschedule…..and she’s right you’ve got the qualities..”Manager Lin told her and smiled
She kept quiet for a while….
“okay I’ll do it…our time is also limited…just wait for me I’ll fix myself…..”So Eun excused herself
“that’s my girl!” Rina encouraged her
Manager Lin smiled..”Excuse me for a while..i’ll talk with Kim Bum for a while”
After few minutes….Rina knocked on the door…..
“So Eun are you finish?”she asked
“yah…come in now”So Eun answered
“how do I look?”she asked nervously
“perfect! ..”she commented
“come on seriously..is It okay?”she asked again
“Yes it is! Let’s go! Time is running”Rina reminded her
“okay! I’ll just wear my shoes go in first and tell the photographer to start with his solo shots” So Eun instructed
“is she finish?”the photographer asked
“Yes..she’ll be here in a minute” Rina answered ok..
“Kim Bum let’s take first your solo shots…position yourself comfortably in this area…” photographer instructed
After few minutes she get into the studio….
“how is it going?”she asked
“good…everything’s fine…”Rina assured her
“great!..let me rest for a while..”then she sat down
“okay…” she agreed
“now So Eun do this…”the photographer described what she needs to do
Then So Eun went beside him….
“let’s finish this soon” So Eun told him
“okay…you wish….”Kim Bum answered and pulled her closer..
She was unease with some positions….but was able to cope up in a way
“don’t be too stiff..”Kim Bum whispered to her
“sorry…just not use to” she whispered back
“come on few more shots and we’ll be done…” the photographer shouted
Kim Bum carried him in the next shot…..
“your too light for a woman eat some more”he then whispered again
“it has nothing to do with you…”she whispered back…
And after few more shots they were finish.
“thank you!” she thanked him
“thank you also…”he answered back
Then So Eun went to Rina..while Kim Bum went to Manger Lin
“you did great! Congrats! You have a career in modeling hahaha” Rina said
“stop teasing..i’m already embarrassed enough…” So Eun uncomfortably answered
“yihee! How was it having a pictorial with him?” Rina asked
“nothing…should there be anything?” So Eun asked
“nothing..i’m just asking…”Rina answered still smiling
“I’ll just change” So Eun excused herself
On the other side…
“where’s are next destination?”Kim Bum asked
“4 pm ****** station”Manager Lin answered
“okay..”he just gave him a smile
“What’s with those whispering moments?” Manager asked teasingly
“nothing...just telling her something..”Kim Bum answered
“I see…go change first for a while..”Manager Lin instructed
They were reviewing the few shot taken…
“so Sir Lin, which picture would we use…”the photographer asked him
“let’s take this one…this…that…..”after he had chosen the pictures
“They look cute together right?”photographer asked
“they do..i agree” Manager Lin agreed
“so this is it! I’ll just inform you if there would be any changes…nice working with you and Kim Bum” the photographer said
“so with you!...i’ll excuse myself first”Manager Lin
“sure”he answered..
Chapter 7
Problem
On one of the interview sessions she and Rina had……
“excuse me for a while” So Eun excused herself
Kim Bum’s eyes followed her…”there’s something wrong” he sensed
So Eun answered her call…
“hello..dad..”she greeted nervously
“so how is your career as magazine editor??...”her father asked sarcastically
“I’m happy and living good…”she confidently answered
“really? But I want to tell you that this doesn’t prove anything , you are still not up to the deal..i’m not cancelling any of my plans” Mr. Chu firmly said
“dad I thought we already had talk about this.this was the condition of me leaving our house..no more forced orders to be followed..” So Eun complained
“no, So Eun I can’t let you go just like that…but I’m giving you a chance prove something…stop that magazine thing…it doesn’t bring good to our image…do something professional could you??” Mr. Chu scolded her
“Dad..i’m happy of what I am doing…..could you just please understand that??.....”she explained herself
“do what you want to do I’ll give you 3 more months..if nothing happens..your going back here…and plans will go as planned!” Mr. Chu reminded her
“dad ..please…”So Eun begged
“I’ll call you again…”Mr Chu told her and hang up
So Eun just fell down to the seat beside her….tears are flowing…..
So Eun’s POV Why should he be so persistent??...why??.... why can’t he understand me..im his daughter but why is she treating me this way…..
“what take you so long?”Rina asked the moment she entered the room
“nothing, is it finish?”So Eun asked
“what happened to you?”Rina finally realized
“nothing”she plainly answered
Kim Bum took a short glance of her upon that answer
“are you sure?”Rina asked
“yah, I am”she forced a smile out
“okay.you said that...i’m going first to finalize this one…and Mr. Kim Bum I’ll just notify you when the issues are out”Rina told her
“okay! Tnx”Kim Bum answered
“So Eun can you manage? I’ll go first” Rina asked her permission
“okay sure”So Eun said
The moment Rina leave, the room was quiet…
“aren’t you going yet?” So Eun asked
“how bout you?”he asked back
“nah, I intend to stay for a while”So Eun answered him
“do you want to have lunch?”Kim Bum invited her
“lunch?”she was verifying if she heard it right
“yup, lunch.. are you free?”He repeated his invitation
“okay sure”she answered back
“great! So lets go?”Kim Bum asked her
“but I didn’t bring my car”So Eun said
“did I say you need your car? I’ll drive! What kind of guy I am if I would still let you drive when I am the one who invited you to go”Kim Bum explained
“oh”she didn’t know what to answer with that statement
“so?”he’s waiting for her response
“let’s go!”she stood up and walk towards the door….
He just smiled and followed her…
Inside the car……..
“so where do you want to eat?”Kim Bum trying to get her idea
“anywhere..”she was just looking outside the window
“any problem?”He asked
“Do you believe there’s free will in this world?”she asked
“free will? What particular aspect do you refer to?”Kim Bum asked
“why can’t you please everybody of what you are doing….”she added
“You cant please everybody, that’s reality”Kim Bum answered her
“even up to your utmost capability? To the point wherein you don’t know what you need to do in order to please them?”So Eun continued asking
“maybe what are you doing from the very start doesn’t please them anymore”Kim Bum answered plainly
“ah, maybe your right..but what if what they want you to do is totally not what you wanted to do?” So Eun continued to ask
Kim Bum looked at her
“it seems like you have a heavy problem?”Kim Bum asked her concerningly
“sorry…did that bother you? Forget that”So Eun finally realize what she was doing
“no, its okay…but not let’s talk about it now, I’ll know a place where in we could talk about this….but now don’t be too sad…every problem has its solution”Kim Bum assured her
“I hope so”she softly said
Kim Bum’s POV Why do I have this feeling/urge to help you, why am I so concerned about you?..is it I’m starting to develop feelings for you? Is this what I had not been feeling for a very long time now
So Eun’s POV Why am I too open to him, I even spilled out my problem to him unconsciously, why do I feel a sense of security when I’m with him?...Do I start to have feelings for him??
After few more minutes of drive…………
“we are here”Kim Bum announced
“where is this place?...its beautiful”So Eun complimented
“my secret place…place to relax….it’s our secret don’t tell anyone” Kim Bum whispered to her and smiled
“really?..its really relaxing here…the view is beautiful” So Eun again complimented
“let’s go inside now”Kim Bum invited her
“okay”she answered…
Chapter 8
Always here
After they ate their lunch, they went outside for a walk….
“so what are you saying a while ago,”Kim Bum asked
“no nothing, nevermind that”So Eun replied
“come on, you can trust on me”Kim Bum told her and make her face him
He was just looking at her….
“nevermind”she looked away
“its not good to keep problems to yourself”he pulled her back
So Eun was just looking on his hands
“sorry..i just want you to know that I’m willing to be your friend”Kim bum told her and removed his hand from her
“do you love acting?”So Eun asked her
“yah I do..”Kim Bum answered
“good for you, you really wont understand me, don’t bother lets just enjoy the view”So Eun told her againa and walk forward
“what if I will tell you that this isn’t my choice at first?”Kim Bum confessed
“what do you mean?”she asked
“I hate this circle, I hate this job…because due to this kind of job I lose my dad..”Kim Bum told her
“how?”So Eun asked
“my dad was a workaholic, I bet you know him Mr. Kim Dae Hyun, yah he’s my dad..,..but it was never disclosed..”Kim Bum continued relaying his story
“then why did you decide to choose this path?”So Eun continued to asked her
“I need to, because I cant stand to see my mother’s hardship just to fulfill my needs, so when I saw the opportunity I grabbed it, I even lied to my mom that that was my dream just to let her allow me, I started in this circle and take this as a responsibility but little by little I discovered the beauty and believe me or not I started to love it, that’s my point something you hate so much could possibly be something you would like”Kim Bum explained further
So Eun remained quiet
“so what now? I had just shared you a story I never shared with others, could you mind sharing yours?”Kim Bum asked with a smile drawn in his lips
“I am from Canada, my dad owns a big company there, he wants me to work for him…”So Eun slowly opened up
“but working in a business company is not bad?”Kim Bum was curious
“your right, working in a company is not bad, but it becomes bad when your dad wants to take control of your everything”So Eun continued
“your everything?..”Kim Bum asked
“yes, well I followed him and took the course what he wanted me to take, I graduated with the highest possible award for him, but it doesn’t stop there…I had never had friends, he choose who would be my friends because he’s afraid that my choice of friends would affect him or our company, he even choose the man who I need to marry, he introduces me to sons of his business partner and expect me to like them back in matter of days..what does he think I am??”So Eun finally relaying the story but can’t help but to break down in tears
“so you run away from home?”Kim Bum asked and guide her to a near by bench
“yes, because I cant take him anymore…I’m here to prove to him that even though he treated me as a princess, I could still stand on my own…and I’m not his sweet little baby anymore who would follow whatever he says”So Eun continued opening up
Kim Bum just looked at her..
Kim Bum’s POV How could such lovely girl, have these kinds of problem..but I can say that she’s strong….no one would see her problems if she won’t tell..
Kim Bum went up to her and slowly hugged her to calm her down.
“shh…don’t cry anymore…your doing good….i think you’d be able to prove something to your dad now..”Kim Bum encouraged her with those words
They stayed in that position for few more minutes before So eun calmed down
“are you okay now??”Kim Bum asked her and give her an assuring smile
She nodded…
“so ready to go back to the world?”he asked again
She nodded again..
“let’s go!”he called her
Outside So Eun’s office…in his car….
“thank you for the lunch”So Eun thanked him
“it’s my pleasure….”Kim Bum replied
“can I ask you a favor?”So Eun asked
“what is it?”Kim Bum answered back
“Can you keep what you had learnt today as a secret?”So Eun asked
“of course I will, you can trust me”Kim Bum answered
“tnx! And I promise to keep yours as a secret also…”So Eun said and finally smiled
“finally smiled! Okies…that would be our secret!”and gave her a wink
“I’m going now..take care on the drive back”So Eun said and was about to alight from the car
“So Eun!”Kim Bum called out to her
“Yes?”she turned around
“I’ll always be here for you”and pulled her to a close hug
So Eun was shock by his actions but manage to control the situation
“thank you!”she said and breakaway from the hug
He smiled, went down the car and opens the door for her
“I’ll be going now bye!”Kim Bum bids goodbye
“okay..”So Eun smiled and waved to him
From a far behind scene……………
“this would be a very interesting write up tomorrow!” someone said from behind
Friday, April 23, 2010
Soulmates
Chapter 1
Graduation night
I prepared myself for my twelfth year graduation night. I wore a simple tuxedo with a bow and sprayed my hair so it will stay up. I was one of the honorable students on our batch but I was sad. My mom was not there to put the medal on me just like when I was in preschool. I know I am a mama's boy. Together with me on my graduation tonight will be my father and my annoying brother, Ki Bum. I know my brother will do nothing but act cute in front of everyone. Aish! Very embarrassing. I just hope there was a hole where I sat so I could just disappear.
Dear girl,
Hey! Want to come over to my graduation tonight? It will not be fun without you. Since we haven't seen each other why not come over? I feel so lonely right now.
From,
Big boy (LOL!!!)
I folded the paper and sent it at their lawn. I had 232 IQ level but I know I act childish sometimes. It was eight thirty and I was still waiting for the girl's reply. I went down on our big lawn and waited for the letter. Finally, I saw it coming right down on my face and I moved away.
Dear big boy,
I loved to except I could not. I was grounded for two weeks. I really want to see you but I am not allowed. My parents would kill me! Sorry, congratulations anyway :)
From,
BIG girl (LOL!!!)
As I read her letter I saw stains on it. It seemed that she cried. Poor girl, I thought. Her parents grounded her for two weeks. Well, at least she still had both of them. I just went inside our house again to call for my father and brother. "Dongsaeng! Oppa!", I called out and they ran downstairs hurriedly. "Okay, got the car keys Ki Bum? Let's go!", my father panicked and took the car key from my brother's hand. He was just standing there like a soldier or something like a statue. I pulled him and we went into my father's car. I waved a goodbye at grandpa who seemed to be doing the good luck sign and I gave him my two-finger signature and went.
I was in our school already waiting for my name to be called. Finally, they called me. "Mister Kim Sang Bum, the valedictorian of the year!", the announcer said and everyone joined their hands and clapped. I saw some girls making flirty faces at me. I just ignored them and went back to my seat. After my graduation night (more like my nightmare) my father said he will treat us to this very expensive restaurant. "You haven't enough money for that!", I retorted and meant it as a joke. "Don't insult me", my father said sternly. "I meant it as a joke", I chuckled nervously. "Well, what are we doing? Let's go! I am hungry", my brother said loudly and grabbed both mine and my father by the arms.
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Graduation night
I prepared myself for my twelfth year graduation night. I wore a simple tuxedo with a bow and sprayed my hair so it will stay up. I was one of the honorable students on our batch but I was sad. My mom was not there to put the medal on me just like when I was in preschool. I know I am a mama's boy. Together with me on my graduation tonight will be my father and my annoying brother, Ki Bum. I know my brother will do nothing but act cute in front of everyone. Aish! Very embarrassing. I just hope there was a hole where I sat so I could just disappear.
Dear girl,
Hey! Want to come over to my graduation tonight? It will not be fun without you. Since we haven't seen each other why not come over? I feel so lonely right now.
From,
Big boy (LOL!!!)
I folded the paper and sent it at their lawn. I had 232 IQ level but I know I act childish sometimes. It was eight thirty and I was still waiting for the girl's reply. I went down on our big lawn and waited for the letter. Finally, I saw it coming right down on my face and I moved away.
Dear big boy,
I loved to except I could not. I was grounded for two weeks. I really want to see you but I am not allowed. My parents would kill me! Sorry, congratulations anyway :)
From,
BIG girl (LOL!!!)
As I read her letter I saw stains on it. It seemed that she cried. Poor girl, I thought. Her parents grounded her for two weeks. Well, at least she still had both of them. I just went inside our house again to call for my father and brother. "Dongsaeng! Oppa!", I called out and they ran downstairs hurriedly. "Okay, got the car keys Ki Bum? Let's go!", my father panicked and took the car key from my brother's hand. He was just standing there like a soldier or something like a statue. I pulled him and we went into my father's car. I waved a goodbye at grandpa who seemed to be doing the good luck sign and I gave him my two-finger signature and went.
I was in our school already waiting for my name to be called. Finally, they called me. "Mister Kim Sang Bum, the valedictorian of the year!", the announcer said and everyone joined their hands and clapped. I saw some girls making flirty faces at me. I just ignored them and went back to my seat. After my graduation night (more like my nightmare) my father said he will treat us to this very expensive restaurant. "You haven't enough money for that!", I retorted and meant it as a joke. "Don't insult me", my father said sternly. "I meant it as a joke", I chuckled nervously. "Well, what are we doing? Let's go! I am hungry", my brother said loudly and grabbed both mine and my father by the arms.
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The Classic
Chapter 1
The beginning of the past
"Here you go miss. All of your bags are here."
"Kamsamnida Ajussi." He left me alone then. I looked at my empty surrounding. It was beautiful without a doubt. The neighborhood was like a greenhouse with small river streams everywhere. The sun was hitting the center church perfectly and it glowed proudly. I took a deep breath and finally carried my luggages to head for the house.
Fifteen years has pasted by without a glance. I barely remembered the old thing since I was five. Moving to the states has really changes my memories of Korea.
"0486." I mumbled to a old, classic looking house. It was small. The front had a small garden space filled with white lilies and baby's breath. The porch included a small rocking chair fit for two people and the yard was shaded by a large oak tree with a swing hanging from it. "I remember playing on that." My voice whispered into the air. "Well, time to get unpacked." I sighed.
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The inside of the house was very...old? It was like a traditional style korean house. There was a balcony in the room that looked over the country sideand river valleys though. A major advantage I hadn't expected. The kitchen was small but workable and the living room opened to the backyard filled with more plants.
"OW! Aish! Stupid closet door." The tiny spaced closet had caught my foot and scraped it across the bottom. Fortunatly, no blood came out and my curiousity of the small doors overpowered the pain. Looking inside, I realized the space was too samll for anything. The top portion was empty and very dusty. Closing the doors, a white pile of packet fell down near my foot. Picking it up, I realized that they were old letters storaged closley near the top. It was dated back to the 1930's! Opening up the first one on the top, I saw the name of the author of these delicate letters: Chu Ga Eul! My grandmother?
Chapter 2
1st letter
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a/n: To all the readers I have had waiting, I suggest you read over the whole story because I made slight changes and I don't want you to get confused. Thank you! So as I had mention before, I based it off of the movie The Classic but I will have my own twist to it so be prepared to be surprised.
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Closing the doors, a white pile of packet fell down near my foot. Scooping it up, I realized that they were old letters storaged closley near the top. It was dated back to the 1930's! Opening up the first one on the top, I saw the name of the author of these delicate letters: Chu Ga Eul! My grandmother?
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Why letters? I admired the heavy packet of delicate envelopes into my hands and reread the date: 1930's. "Wow." I mumbled to myself. How old is she when she wrote this? I lifted it closer to my face and the old aroma of cherry blossoms filled up the room. Opening the first letter, I was sucked back into the old time period of jazz and swing bars. The beautiful beginning started out with...
"Two weeks. That's all it took. Two weeks for me to fall in love for the first time during the snowfall of 1930."
"Wow. Halmoni wrote these? It's so beautiful and delicate. Why didn't she tell me?" Halmoni and I were closed during the time I was overstate. We kept in contact and she told me to come live here while she stayed in my parent's house. It was a difficult for both of us but together we made it through. The thought of my parents made my eyes teary again. Looking back to the letters, I picked out the first one and began to read it.
1930, Steptember 19
Chu Ga Eul
It wasn't planned out the way I had expected it to. Fate was the word wasn't it? When two things were meant to be togther? Was that true for me and pretty boy So Yi jung? I suppose I should start at the beginning to make sense, shouldn't I? I'm just afraid that when I done with the whole story, wouldn't our love be the same? My memories will fade as i grow older and our history will disappear slowly with it. I suppose that this is love. This wonderful feeling would come to an end sooner or later. I'm writing this down as I experience time with him now. The moment had started in the beginning of that two weeks. The beginning of everything.
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"Chu GaEul, you have to come tonight! It's the opening of that swingin new place. Come on!" EunHye whined constantly. It was that club across the town. The grand opening was tonight and people were dying to come. "Unnie!"
"Okay, okay. I'll go if you quite complaining EunHye." She flashed me a bright smile and I reply back with a small smile of my own.
"Yes! Here, you have to get dress quick." She threw at me a long U-neck, cherry red dress. "This will look snazzy on you." I gave off a big sigh and headed to the bathrrom. It's not that I didn't want to go. It's the fact that all the club seemed to have the same people quality. Guys that try to win our hearts with cheesy lines and idiotic women that fall for them. Love isn't fun unless you play around with it a bit. After putting on the dress, I let loose of my hairbun and the curls fell over my shoulders. Walking out, I faced her and she gasped.
http://ashtoh.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/d79106dfd1daae2262279841.jpg (A U T H O R ' S N O T E- ignored the pinned up hair and white fur drape.)
"You look-ama...amazing." She exclaimed excitedly. Pulling me towards the mirror, I glanced at a stranger who had the glowing complexion of snow white. I really did look good. "Okay! Come on before all of the taxi are taken."
It was not so much of a long drive. We quickly pulled up into the entrance and smiled at one another.
"This is it! Finally. Can you believe it?" EunHye laughed at fact that we really were here. "Come on!" Dragging me inside, we walked into a jazzy nightclub, dimmed with a nice bar serving the guest. The music was swinging and people danced along on the floor.
"Hey there dollface. Care for a dance?" A voice appeared behide me. An average looking guy was there, looking at me with big eyes.
"Sweetie, if that's all you got to say then just move on." I eyed him down and he slowly backed away.
"How 'bout a dance cutie." EunHye grabbed him instead and moved to the floor. She winked at me before looking back at him. I walked over into a quiet corner of the bar and watched the time move by slowly.
"Excuse me miss..." A voice called out from behide me.
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{So Eun POV}
A bell was ringing. A bell? I glanced up from the letter and realized it was almost nighttime. The door kept ringing on. Regretfully leaving the letter, I walked up to the door and realized it was the neighbor next door. She seemed to be about my age.
"Hi. I'm your neighbor, Lee MiSun. You must be Chu SoEun. Welcome. I hope you moved in well with no issues." She was really cute. One side of her smile had a small dimpled that flashed every now and then. She was shorter than me but was slim and had gorgeous legs.
"Hi. Thank you so much. Would you like to come in?" After a quick moment of awkwardness, we fell into casual talking and became good friends. As for the letter that was floating at the back of my mind, that will just have to wait until later.
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My mind wondered back into the letters and I was tempted to go read at least one more of story but decided against it. Tomorrow was when everything needed to be done. Walking back to the room, I took a a wrong turn and fell with a thud on the floor.
"So apparently this house doesn't like me very much." I said to myself. Blowing the air out of my cheeks, I picked myself up and noticed the small opening in the wooden floor. Carefully tugging on the wood, it came open and a photograph was buried beneath the dirt.
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Chapter 3
A Clue?
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A U T H O R ' S N O T E -AHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Winglin finally works again. I was acting like a madwoman throughout the maintenance time and I was literally lifeless, dragging myself throughout the house and school. Haha I was screaming when it finally came back!!!!!!!! Well, I should let you come back to the story after this long time. Hope you enjoy!!! This chapter is very short so sorry!
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1:46
My mind was restless and I was not used to the surrounding. It was cold but in a very beautiful way. The night glowed up the natural moonlight and the small river in the back reflected the stars. I jumped out of bed and pulled on my robe to walked into the small kitchen I had yet to explored. It really was tiny. The fridge was cornered into the left side, right beneath small yellow cabinets surrounding the whole kitchen. An oven and microwave was newly put in and noticably unmatched with the antique furnitures. On the fridge were pictures of my grandparents and our family. We looked so happy onced during a trip to Japan. The others were dated pictures of my Halmoni back in the 1930's. She looked just like me. 1930's... My mind wondered back into the letters and I was tempted to go read at least one more of story but decided against it. Tomorrow was when everything needed to be done. Walking back to the room, I took a a wrong turn and fell with a thud on the floor.
"So apparently this house doesn't like me very much." I said to myself. Blowing the air out of my cheeks, I picked myself up and noticed the small opening in the wooden floor. Carefully tugging on the wood, it came open and a photograph was buried beneath the dirt. "What? Does Halmoni have this crazy treasure hunt obession?" I picked up the photo and saw a woman that looked similar to me in a red dress. Halmoni? She was looking away from the camera and glancing with a small smile at a gentleman with his face hidden beneath a hat. He was holding her hand and gently putting it back as if he had just kissed it.
September 19, 1930. Could this be the famous So YiJung and my grandmother on the day of the Gaze Club? My curiousy increased but I fought against it. "Bed." I mumbled to myself over and over again. Falling against the sheet, I quickly fell into a dreamless night.
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"So you're the famous Chu GaEul everyone has been talking about." He said to me.
"Do I know you, Mr...?"
"No. But I know you." He answered me slyly.
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Chapter 4
Strange Encounterment
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a/n: Ha! Fooled you into thinking this was a chapter huh? Well it is! How's life everyone? Please no silent readers!!! Me? I got no one one and nothing to do :'( Is that even how you do a teary face??? keke. So yeah, tell me about your life because just seeing your comments isn't fun anymore. Let's become friends... Did that sound creepy to anyone but me??? Thanks for commenting so far my awesome readers. ♥♥♥♥♥ hearts for everyone. Get them while their free. (My heart is alway free)☺ ☻ ☺ ☻
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It hit me. The sunlight glowed in from the closed curtain and shone on my eyes.
"Ahh." I grumbled and stepped out of bed with my hair like a bird's nest. "Shoot! How am I going to fix this in two hours? TWO HOURS? I'm going to be late for the day!" Rushing to the shower, I devoured my head with shampoo and untangled the mess on my head. Towel-drying it, I stumbled along to the kitchen to make a quick scramble eggs and cooked the rice. It took me the whole hour to do so while I wait for my hair to dry up. "Aish. There is so many things to do today." I made a mental list of all the to-do's in my head.
Unpack.
Clean the house.
Greet the neighbors.
Buy food and necessities I'm now assign to.
Go meet the job place at 11:45.
Call back Halmoni.
"I'm over-stressed." I mumbled to myself.
Click. The rice was done as I combed through my now-dry hair. This was a perfect day to start a new home beginning, I thought sarcasticly to myself.
Despite the fact that I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, it was a perfect day. The yellow house was filled with a glow that happened naturally as the sun glanced off at it. Birds were chirping so happily that I just sang along without realizing it.
9:27
"Ah. Finally." I sighed. The house was unpacked and everything was put into place. I smiled brightly now that I was finally calmed and came towards the phone. It was so natural for me to press in the number I am now; A second nature.
"Yoboseyo?" The voice I had been longing to here came on.
"Halmoni!"
"SoEun! How are you so far? Did you move in fine? Was there any issues? How is th-"
"Halmoni! I'm fine." I chuckled at her. "Relax. Just breathe. The house is beautiful and I'm well packed."
"That's good. It is very old. If you have any questions, just call me or Harabuji... well, just call me if you have any issues." We both laughed at her correction. Harabuji was probably the worst when it comes to fixing things or technology.
"Well, I'm behide on things so I will call you later okay?"
"Goodbye sweetheart." The click was soon followed by the operator's voice on the line.
I took a big breath and smiled. A feeling of warmth washed over me as I grabbed my bag to walk out the door. It was really nice to finally have things be in place.
Walking to my bike, I rode all the way to the market place since the stores were really close and taking the car would be a hassel. By the time I got there, my lips formed into a smile. I was surprised at how adorable I found the place. Stalls were everywhere and little cute boutiques and coffee shops were smacked in the picture.
I walked passed many faces that stared at me. It was an odd feeling. Looking around myself discretly, I checked for anything wrong: Ripped clothing, messy hair, no pants.
"Oh my goodness. You have got to be SoEun." An eldery woman gleamed towards me. "You look just like her."
"I'm sorry. Do I know you?" I asked curiously. She looked like someone I knew. Just who...?
"Of course. The whole village has been waiting for you. You're Chu GaEul's grand-daughter."
"Waiting for me?" I nearly screamed but it turned out in a hoarse whisper.
'Great. Now I will be noticed by everyone. Well, I suppose now I won't have to introduced myself to everyone.' I thought to myself.
"Umm... Annyounghasehyo. I'm SoEun." I mentally slapped myself on the forehead. She already knew that, I scolded myself. "Well, I came here to buy some things so I hope to see you later."
"SoEun Unni!" MiSun nearly jumped at me and embraced me in a suffocating hug.
"Hi MiSun. Long time no see." I joked. So this was MiSun's mother. I could see the resemblance.
She laughed and we made plans to meet tomorrow. It was a long morning but I finally got all my things bought and went home. Getting near my bike, I didn't look ahead and crashed into a tall building so something very strong.(http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Carrie_bicyclebasket.jpg)
"Aish." A voice scowled in front of me.
"Jwesongheyo." I mumbled the apology and looked up to see a face illuminate with the sun. Right away, I could tell he was rich. The fine tailoring of his suit and black leather shoes. His eyes were a chocolate sea of brown (which were glaring at me) and his nose was perfectly angular. The sky was shining with his rousled hair and it glowed like everything around him. His perfect lips frown into a grimace as he was staring at me. Was I dead?
"Oppa? Are you okay?" A lady on his right asked beside him. Then I abruptly noticed the two girls draped around him like curtains.
"Don't you country bumpkins watch here you are going? Aish, they always want to tag along with me. Pathetic things." I snapped back from his beauty and flared up at his words. Pathetic?
"Excuse me. I said I was sorry. If you were watching where you were going with your two friends, maybe we wouldn't be in this issue." It was really hard glaring back at his gorgeous face.
He smirked. Smirked? He guy was agitating me really bad. Stomping away to my bike, I stopped myself from the curiousy of looking back at his face one last time. "Stupid, rich people." I shouted back.
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"Oppa. Let's go to my place right now." The name who has escape from my head whined on my left.
I ignored her and looked towards the strange girl biking away. She was odd and irritating but amusing. Smirking at her caused him to almost burst out laughing with her charming, angry expression.
"No. I have to work today. Some new girl is coming to the company and I have to check her out." I gave her a smile and replyed back at her pouting face, "Some other time." Freeing myself from their arms, I walked to my car and raced away from anyone's sight. Today was like any other day. Let's just hope the new girl coming along is a little more interesting.
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I tiredly march into the house and stored away the things I had just brought. Ignoring that face that kept slipping back into my mind, the phone had suddenly rang.
"Yobosayo?" I answered.
"Is Miss Kim SoEun there?" The voice asked on the other end.
"This is she. How may I help you?"
"This is the Soeul Insurance Company. Your appointment was scheduled for eleven forty-five. We were wondering if you could come in a bit earlier. Say, around 11 o' clock, maybe. If you can't, we can always find someone else-..."
"No! I can definitly make it." The lady spoke. "Hm- okay. Okay. Thank you." I sighed and fell back against the couch. "Oh my goodness."
Looking at the clock, it was 10:23. "Shoot!" One again, I raced into the room and pulled on my white, ruffled blouse and paired it on with a loose, black skirt. I dash into the bathroom and put on a light rose lipstick and messed around with my hair until it was good enough.
10:32.
Checking my purse, I was ready to scamble out the doorway until I noticed the letter sitting by the table. My feet wouldn't move away but towards the thing so I jumped for it and charged for my car.
'Finally.' I thought.
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The place was huge. It reached up to nine feet and people crowded the place. The sign clearly stated the tower as Soeul Insurance. Why was that? A company typo?
"This is it." I mumbled to myself. I never was any good at being confident. Just the thought of the word scared me. Without realizing it, I ended up at the receptionist desk.
"Hello. May I help you?" She, like everyother girls in here I've noticed, was beautiful.
"Um...Yes. I have an appointment with Mr.Kim that was changed to 11:00." It was now 10:54.
She glanced at me and smirked. "You can wait over there. He will call you when he is ready."
"Than-thank you." I mumbled.
It was the most awkward and scary feeling I've ever felt. I could hear the two ladies whispering.
"Could you believe that she's the new girl new. I thought that she would look differently."
The other laughed. "I know. I wonder if Oppa knows how she look. Probably not or he wouldn't have hired her." They both ended up in giggles.
It was hard to hear so I had decided to just read the letter.
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"Excuse me miss..." A voice called out from behide me.
I turned around and noticed a very handsome looking fella.
"So you're the famous Chu GaEul everyone has been talking about." He said to me.
"Do I know you, Mr...?"
"No. But I know you." He answered me slyly. "Can we get the nice lady a drink? On me." He smirked again and I smiled sweetly at this stranger.
"So you know this nice lady's name but she doesn't know your's. What is it exactly, Mystery Man?"
"That's for me to know, and for you to find out." He slid me the drink but took my hand to lead me to the dance floor. Swinging me around, we laughed and danced the whole night.
"Why don't I take you home?" It was a quiet ride in his car but filled with pasted smiles and fake giggles.
'So this guy is rich? Well, this should make the game more interesting.'
"This is the place. Thanks. But don't I get to know your name?" I pouted.
Handing me a white card, I read it as he took my hand and kissed it. A white flashed surprised both of us. The news reporter.
"This will make a big story." He yelled as he skipped away happily.
"I guess our story didn't end here. It was nice to finally meet you." Walking away, he winked at me and I replyed back with a smile.
'So YiJung.' The famous Insurance heiress and playboy? Yes, I suppose this will be interesting indeed.' I thought, as I walked inside the house, still remembering the way his chocolate eyes looked tonight.
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"Miss Kim. He is ready for you now. Oh, and for your safety, don't look him in the eyes."
I walked in nervously and sat down at chair in front of his desk.
"Miss Kim." It was a long pause. I was tempted to look up but stopped myself. He started to chuckle. " I wasn't exactly thrilled to have a unknown employee but your reseme was really impressive. I'm just not exactly sure that you can handle this job."
Why does this voice sound so familiar. I was about to glance up but caught myself. "With all due respect, I believe that I can do this job very well."
"I don't know. I don't really like being called a "Stupid, rich" person, as you stated." Naturally, without stopping myself, I looked back into those same pair of chocolate eyes. "What would you say to lunch?" He asked suddenly.
"Oh! It's you! It's-...you're-..." I stumbled for words while he was doing that stupid, charming smirking again. "I'm going to go." As I walk out the door, he shouted, "You start Monday!"
I drove home, stunned and confused. He was my boss?!?
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Chapter 5
Apology Accepted
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a/n- Please comment! I know, I know, I haven't written in a long time. Sorry! Got the bad case of school work and laziness.
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-------------------Chapter Five: Apology Accepted
It was Friday morning and I hated working for that Kim Sang Bum! Everyday was the same coffee-Extra hot, two spoons of cream and stirred. The same large workload amounts, the same dry-clean place for his stupid tailoring suit, and that same stupid smirk he throws my way everytime I glance up at him. He was just so...stupid!
Blowing the steam off, I got up to get ready to leave.
"I'm done with my work. Goodbye." Grabbing my purse, I was getting ready to dash before I heard the voic-
"Kim SoEun! I need you in here please." He called from his office.
'Shoot! So close.' I thought to myself. Biting my lips, I dragged myself across the room to face that one pair of eyes I've been trying to ignore all week.
"Close the door behide you please." He sounded serious this time. Scared, I followed his orders. "Come sit down. We need to talk."
Before I could stop myself, I shouted out, " I'm sorry about everything! Please don't fire me!"
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I kept glancing at the picture. Turning it at all the angles still showed the bad side of the drawn character: Me. Big head with a small body. The ears bounced out of the head and the eyes were burning with flames. I had the typical curly mustach that all the old villians had. My lips were smirking but in a disturbing, evil way. Do I really look like this to her?
I was annoyed and amused all at the same time. Watching her about ready to leave, I quickly shouted out her name before she raced out the door. The way she bit her lips was adorable and I couldn't help but look in those direction.
"Close the door behide you please." I commanded. She was ignoring me again. The way her eyes narrow before she had the chanced to look at me in the eyes. What was wrong with this girl? "Come sit down. We need to talk."
Surprisingly, she shouted, "I'm sorry about everything! Please don't fire me!" Did she know about the picture?
"I am pretty disturbed about the drawing. It's not a very mature thing to do now is it?" I watched her expression go from confused to realization then worrisome. I would've bursted out laughing but I had a role to play with her right now. This was to much fun.
"I'm sorry." She looked down at her feet. What was with the way she ignored looking at me? "You-...you weren't suppose to see that." Silently, she scolded herself and looked at the picture in front of me. Her lips involuntary curled up into a smile but she caught herself and looked away.
"I'm pretty hurt you know. I expect an apology and something to make up for it."
"I'm truly sorry for this issue but I don't know what to do to make up for it." She glanced under her lashes to look up at me then narrowed them away.
"I do. I have a event tonight with a bunch of important busniess partners. I need you to be my escourt." I smirked up at her then stopped when I caught a glimpse at the drawing. "Ahem-...That would be all. I'll pick you up at eight sharp."
She walked away dazed and stumbled a bit without realizing. I finally cracked and laughed.
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A car. A big-no, huge car was parked out in front of my house. It wasn't even eight yet.
"This is crazy! I don't even have anything to wear!" I shouted angrily to myself. 'I'll just have to quit', I thought to myself.
Picking up the phone, I dialed his work cell. One ring...two rings... three-...
"Yabosehyo?" His tone was calm but impatient. "Yabosehyo? I'm going to hang up now."
"No! I mean..." What was it I was going to say again? "I... um... I have nothing to wear. You might as well take some other girl...-sir."
"So Eun-sshi?" He sounded like he was smiling through the phone. "I had my personal assistant pick you up. Is he not there yet?"
"Oh." Darn it! There goes that excuse. I coughed. "I came down with the flu. I can't go." Stupid! He knows you're lying!
"Kim So Eun." He pronounced every syllable of my name slowly but dangerously. "Get in the car now and I'll meet you at your house at eight. Araso?"
I was too scared to denied. "Yes sir." A gulp slipped down my throat.
Grabbing my jacket and shoes, I walked to the car and bowed my head at who I guessed to be the assistant.
"Annyounghasehyo." He looked up from the computer and smiled back at me. I couldn't help but kept on looking at him. The caramel-brown of his eyes glimmered in the dark tinted car. His smile illuminated like the light.
"I'm Kim Joon. You must be Miss So Eun-sshi. I believe it's my opportunity to take you shopping tonight." The gentle smile appeared again. I smiled back and relaxed against the smooth seat.
"A black porsche? Was this really necessary?" I let out a tired sigh.
He laughed. I was so caught up in his enchanting smile that I almost didn't catch what he had said.
"Our boss works to impress." We both laughed in unison and drived throughout the streets laughing.
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"Thanks for attempting to find something but it was useless. Nothing looked right. This dress might look okay. Maybe we'll just be fired." He laughed. "I could try to find something inside. Goodbye."
"Hey." He grabbed my arm. "How about coffee sometimes after we're fired. My treat?" I smiled too widely and nodded my head to agree. "I'll see you at the party. Maybe."
He lefted afterwards and I went inside the house. I got fourty-two minutes left to get ready. Digging through my clothes for the fourth time, I gave up and curled my hair first. Putting on some makeup, I finally decided on the dress that looked the best on me at the store but the thing wasn't fitting. I looked like a blueberry that's been extra plumped. I fell back to the bed and laid there until I felt a square bo underneath the bed.
"Omo! What's this?" Pulling it out, I did find a box; A treasure box. The thing was filled with beautiful clothing and accessories. Especially a familiar looking red dress. Halmoni's dress that night at the Gaze Club.
Trying it on, I looked into the mirror and gasped. I look just like her. I looked like Chu Ga Eul, my Halmoni.
The doorbell rang. Eight o'clock. He was right on the mark.
"Miss So Eun-sshi-..."
The beginning of the past
"Here you go miss. All of your bags are here."
"Kamsamnida Ajussi." He left me alone then. I looked at my empty surrounding. It was beautiful without a doubt. The neighborhood was like a greenhouse with small river streams everywhere. The sun was hitting the center church perfectly and it glowed proudly. I took a deep breath and finally carried my luggages to head for the house.
Fifteen years has pasted by without a glance. I barely remembered the old thing since I was five. Moving to the states has really changes my memories of Korea.
"0486." I mumbled to a old, classic looking house. It was small. The front had a small garden space filled with white lilies and baby's breath. The porch included a small rocking chair fit for two people and the yard was shaded by a large oak tree with a swing hanging from it. "I remember playing on that." My voice whispered into the air. "Well, time to get unpacked." I sighed.
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The inside of the house was very...old? It was like a traditional style korean house. There was a balcony in the room that looked over the country sideand river valleys though. A major advantage I hadn't expected. The kitchen was small but workable and the living room opened to the backyard filled with more plants.
"OW! Aish! Stupid closet door." The tiny spaced closet had caught my foot and scraped it across the bottom. Fortunatly, no blood came out and my curiousity of the small doors overpowered the pain. Looking inside, I realized the space was too samll for anything. The top portion was empty and very dusty. Closing the doors, a white pile of packet fell down near my foot. Picking it up, I realized that they were old letters storaged closley near the top. It was dated back to the 1930's! Opening up the first one on the top, I saw the name of the author of these delicate letters: Chu Ga Eul! My grandmother?
Chapter 2
1st letter
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a/n: To all the readers I have had waiting, I suggest you read over the whole story because I made slight changes and I don't want you to get confused. Thank you! So as I had mention before, I based it off of the movie The Classic but I will have my own twist to it so be prepared to be surprised.
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Closing the doors, a white pile of packet fell down near my foot. Scooping it up, I realized that they were old letters storaged closley near the top. It was dated back to the 1930's! Opening up the first one on the top, I saw the name of the author of these delicate letters: Chu Ga Eul! My grandmother?
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Why letters? I admired the heavy packet of delicate envelopes into my hands and reread the date: 1930's. "Wow." I mumbled to myself. How old is she when she wrote this? I lifted it closer to my face and the old aroma of cherry blossoms filled up the room. Opening the first letter, I was sucked back into the old time period of jazz and swing bars. The beautiful beginning started out with...
"Two weeks. That's all it took. Two weeks for me to fall in love for the first time during the snowfall of 1930."
"Wow. Halmoni wrote these? It's so beautiful and delicate. Why didn't she tell me?" Halmoni and I were closed during the time I was overstate. We kept in contact and she told me to come live here while she stayed in my parent's house. It was a difficult for both of us but together we made it through. The thought of my parents made my eyes teary again. Looking back to the letters, I picked out the first one and began to read it.
1930, Steptember 19
Chu Ga Eul
It wasn't planned out the way I had expected it to. Fate was the word wasn't it? When two things were meant to be togther? Was that true for me and pretty boy So Yi jung? I suppose I should start at the beginning to make sense, shouldn't I? I'm just afraid that when I done with the whole story, wouldn't our love be the same? My memories will fade as i grow older and our history will disappear slowly with it. I suppose that this is love. This wonderful feeling would come to an end sooner or later. I'm writing this down as I experience time with him now. The moment had started in the beginning of that two weeks. The beginning of everything.
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"Chu GaEul, you have to come tonight! It's the opening of that swingin new place. Come on!" EunHye whined constantly. It was that club across the town. The grand opening was tonight and people were dying to come. "Unnie!"
"Okay, okay. I'll go if you quite complaining EunHye." She flashed me a bright smile and I reply back with a small smile of my own.
"Yes! Here, you have to get dress quick." She threw at me a long U-neck, cherry red dress. "This will look snazzy on you." I gave off a big sigh and headed to the bathrrom. It's not that I didn't want to go. It's the fact that all the club seemed to have the same people quality. Guys that try to win our hearts with cheesy lines and idiotic women that fall for them. Love isn't fun unless you play around with it a bit. After putting on the dress, I let loose of my hairbun and the curls fell over my shoulders. Walking out, I faced her and she gasped.
http://ashtoh.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/d79106dfd1daae2262279841.jpg (A U T H O R ' S N O T E- ignored the pinned up hair and white fur drape.)
"You look-ama...amazing." She exclaimed excitedly. Pulling me towards the mirror, I glanced at a stranger who had the glowing complexion of snow white. I really did look good. "Okay! Come on before all of the taxi are taken."
It was not so much of a long drive. We quickly pulled up into the entrance and smiled at one another.
"This is it! Finally. Can you believe it?" EunHye laughed at fact that we really were here. "Come on!" Dragging me inside, we walked into a jazzy nightclub, dimmed with a nice bar serving the guest. The music was swinging and people danced along on the floor.
"Hey there dollface. Care for a dance?" A voice appeared behide me. An average looking guy was there, looking at me with big eyes.
"Sweetie, if that's all you got to say then just move on." I eyed him down and he slowly backed away.
"How 'bout a dance cutie." EunHye grabbed him instead and moved to the floor. She winked at me before looking back at him. I walked over into a quiet corner of the bar and watched the time move by slowly.
"Excuse me miss..." A voice called out from behide me.
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{So Eun POV}
A bell was ringing. A bell? I glanced up from the letter and realized it was almost nighttime. The door kept ringing on. Regretfully leaving the letter, I walked up to the door and realized it was the neighbor next door. She seemed to be about my age.
"Hi. I'm your neighbor, Lee MiSun. You must be Chu SoEun. Welcome. I hope you moved in well with no issues." She was really cute. One side of her smile had a small dimpled that flashed every now and then. She was shorter than me but was slim and had gorgeous legs.
"Hi. Thank you so much. Would you like to come in?" After a quick moment of awkwardness, we fell into casual talking and became good friends. As for the letter that was floating at the back of my mind, that will just have to wait until later.
-----------------Preview of Chapter 3: A Clue?
My mind wondered back into the letters and I was tempted to go read at least one more of story but decided against it. Tomorrow was when everything needed to be done. Walking back to the room, I took a a wrong turn and fell with a thud on the floor.
"So apparently this house doesn't like me very much." I said to myself. Blowing the air out of my cheeks, I picked myself up and noticed the small opening in the wooden floor. Carefully tugging on the wood, it came open and a photograph was buried beneath the dirt.
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Chapter 3
A Clue?
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A U T H O R ' S N O T E -AHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Winglin finally works again. I was acting like a madwoman throughout the maintenance time and I was literally lifeless, dragging myself throughout the house and school. Haha I was screaming when it finally came back!!!!!!!! Well, I should let you come back to the story after this long time. Hope you enjoy!!! This chapter is very short so sorry!
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------------------Chapter 3: A Clue?
1:46
My mind was restless and I was not used to the surrounding. It was cold but in a very beautiful way. The night glowed up the natural moonlight and the small river in the back reflected the stars. I jumped out of bed and pulled on my robe to walked into the small kitchen I had yet to explored. It really was tiny. The fridge was cornered into the left side, right beneath small yellow cabinets surrounding the whole kitchen. An oven and microwave was newly put in and noticably unmatched with the antique furnitures. On the fridge were pictures of my grandparents and our family. We looked so happy onced during a trip to Japan. The others were dated pictures of my Halmoni back in the 1930's. She looked just like me. 1930's... My mind wondered back into the letters and I was tempted to go read at least one more of story but decided against it. Tomorrow was when everything needed to be done. Walking back to the room, I took a a wrong turn and fell with a thud on the floor.
"So apparently this house doesn't like me very much." I said to myself. Blowing the air out of my cheeks, I picked myself up and noticed the small opening in the wooden floor. Carefully tugging on the wood, it came open and a photograph was buried beneath the dirt. "What? Does Halmoni have this crazy treasure hunt obession?" I picked up the photo and saw a woman that looked similar to me in a red dress. Halmoni? She was looking away from the camera and glancing with a small smile at a gentleman with his face hidden beneath a hat. He was holding her hand and gently putting it back as if he had just kissed it.
September 19, 1930. Could this be the famous So YiJung and my grandmother on the day of the Gaze Club? My curiousy increased but I fought against it. "Bed." I mumbled to myself over and over again. Falling against the sheet, I quickly fell into a dreamless night.
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"So you're the famous Chu GaEul everyone has been talking about." He said to me.
"Do I know you, Mr...?"
"No. But I know you." He answered me slyly.
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Chapter 4
Strange Encounterment
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a/n: Ha! Fooled you into thinking this was a chapter huh? Well it is! How's life everyone? Please no silent readers!!! Me? I got no one one and nothing to do :'( Is that even how you do a teary face??? keke. So yeah, tell me about your life because just seeing your comments isn't fun anymore. Let's become friends... Did that sound creepy to anyone but me??? Thanks for commenting so far my awesome readers. ♥♥♥♥♥ hearts for everyone. Get them while their free. (My heart is alway free)☺ ☻ ☺ ☻
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---------------Chapter Four: A New Day
It hit me. The sunlight glowed in from the closed curtain and shone on my eyes.
"Ahh." I grumbled and stepped out of bed with my hair like a bird's nest. "Shoot! How am I going to fix this in two hours? TWO HOURS? I'm going to be late for the day!" Rushing to the shower, I devoured my head with shampoo and untangled the mess on my head. Towel-drying it, I stumbled along to the kitchen to make a quick scramble eggs and cooked the rice. It took me the whole hour to do so while I wait for my hair to dry up. "Aish. There is so many things to do today." I made a mental list of all the to-do's in my head.
Unpack.
Clean the house.
Greet the neighbors.
Buy food and necessities I'm now assign to.
Go meet the job place at 11:45.
Call back Halmoni.
"I'm over-stressed." I mumbled to myself.
Click. The rice was done as I combed through my now-dry hair. This was a perfect day to start a new home beginning, I thought sarcasticly to myself.
Despite the fact that I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, it was a perfect day. The yellow house was filled with a glow that happened naturally as the sun glanced off at it. Birds were chirping so happily that I just sang along without realizing it.
9:27
"Ah. Finally." I sighed. The house was unpacked and everything was put into place. I smiled brightly now that I was finally calmed and came towards the phone. It was so natural for me to press in the number I am now; A second nature.
"Yoboseyo?" The voice I had been longing to here came on.
"Halmoni!"
"SoEun! How are you so far? Did you move in fine? Was there any issues? How is th-"
"Halmoni! I'm fine." I chuckled at her. "Relax. Just breathe. The house is beautiful and I'm well packed."
"That's good. It is very old. If you have any questions, just call me or Harabuji... well, just call me if you have any issues." We both laughed at her correction. Harabuji was probably the worst when it comes to fixing things or technology.
"Well, I'm behide on things so I will call you later okay?"
"Goodbye sweetheart." The click was soon followed by the operator's voice on the line.
I took a big breath and smiled. A feeling of warmth washed over me as I grabbed my bag to walk out the door. It was really nice to finally have things be in place.
Walking to my bike, I rode all the way to the market place since the stores were really close and taking the car would be a hassel. By the time I got there, my lips formed into a smile. I was surprised at how adorable I found the place. Stalls were everywhere and little cute boutiques and coffee shops were smacked in the picture.
I walked passed many faces that stared at me. It was an odd feeling. Looking around myself discretly, I checked for anything wrong: Ripped clothing, messy hair, no pants.
"Oh my goodness. You have got to be SoEun." An eldery woman gleamed towards me. "You look just like her."
"I'm sorry. Do I know you?" I asked curiously. She looked like someone I knew. Just who...?
"Of course. The whole village has been waiting for you. You're Chu GaEul's grand-daughter."
"Waiting for me?" I nearly screamed but it turned out in a hoarse whisper.
'Great. Now I will be noticed by everyone. Well, I suppose now I won't have to introduced myself to everyone.' I thought to myself.
"Umm... Annyounghasehyo. I'm SoEun." I mentally slapped myself on the forehead. She already knew that, I scolded myself. "Well, I came here to buy some things so I hope to see you later."
"SoEun Unni!" MiSun nearly jumped at me and embraced me in a suffocating hug.
"Hi MiSun. Long time no see." I joked. So this was MiSun's mother. I could see the resemblance.
She laughed and we made plans to meet tomorrow. It was a long morning but I finally got all my things bought and went home. Getting near my bike, I didn't look ahead and crashed into a tall building so something very strong.(http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Carrie_bicyclebasket.jpg)
"Aish." A voice scowled in front of me.
"Jwesongheyo." I mumbled the apology and looked up to see a face illuminate with the sun. Right away, I could tell he was rich. The fine tailoring of his suit and black leather shoes. His eyes were a chocolate sea of brown (which were glaring at me) and his nose was perfectly angular. The sky was shining with his rousled hair and it glowed like everything around him. His perfect lips frown into a grimace as he was staring at me. Was I dead?
"Oppa? Are you okay?" A lady on his right asked beside him. Then I abruptly noticed the two girls draped around him like curtains.
"Don't you country bumpkins watch here you are going? Aish, they always want to tag along with me. Pathetic things." I snapped back from his beauty and flared up at his words. Pathetic?
"Excuse me. I said I was sorry. If you were watching where you were going with your two friends, maybe we wouldn't be in this issue." It was really hard glaring back at his gorgeous face.
He smirked. Smirked? He guy was agitating me really bad. Stomping away to my bike, I stopped myself from the curiousy of looking back at his face one last time. "Stupid, rich people." I shouted back.
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"Oppa. Let's go to my place right now." The name who has escape from my head whined on my left.
I ignored her and looked towards the strange girl biking away. She was odd and irritating but amusing. Smirking at her caused him to almost burst out laughing with her charming, angry expression.
"No. I have to work today. Some new girl is coming to the company and I have to check her out." I gave her a smile and replyed back at her pouting face, "Some other time." Freeing myself from their arms, I walked to my car and raced away from anyone's sight. Today was like any other day. Let's just hope the new girl coming along is a little more interesting.
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I tiredly march into the house and stored away the things I had just brought. Ignoring that face that kept slipping back into my mind, the phone had suddenly rang.
"Yobosayo?" I answered.
"Is Miss Kim SoEun there?" The voice asked on the other end.
"This is she. How may I help you?"
"This is the Soeul Insurance Company. Your appointment was scheduled for eleven forty-five. We were wondering if you could come in a bit earlier. Say, around 11 o' clock, maybe. If you can't, we can always find someone else-..."
"No! I can definitly make it." The lady spoke. "Hm- okay. Okay. Thank you." I sighed and fell back against the couch. "Oh my goodness."
Looking at the clock, it was 10:23. "Shoot!" One again, I raced into the room and pulled on my white, ruffled blouse and paired it on with a loose, black skirt. I dash into the bathroom and put on a light rose lipstick and messed around with my hair until it was good enough.
10:32.
Checking my purse, I was ready to scamble out the doorway until I noticed the letter sitting by the table. My feet wouldn't move away but towards the thing so I jumped for it and charged for my car.
'Finally.' I thought.
------------------------------------------ Soeul Insurance Company
The place was huge. It reached up to nine feet and people crowded the place. The sign clearly stated the tower as Soeul Insurance. Why was that? A company typo?
"This is it." I mumbled to myself. I never was any good at being confident. Just the thought of the word scared me. Without realizing it, I ended up at the receptionist desk.
"Hello. May I help you?" She, like everyother girls in here I've noticed, was beautiful.
"Um...Yes. I have an appointment with Mr.Kim that was changed to 11:00." It was now 10:54.
She glanced at me and smirked. "You can wait over there. He will call you when he is ready."
"Than-thank you." I mumbled.
It was the most awkward and scary feeling I've ever felt. I could hear the two ladies whispering.
"Could you believe that she's the new girl new. I thought that she would look differently."
The other laughed. "I know. I wonder if Oppa knows how she look. Probably not or he wouldn't have hired her." They both ended up in giggles.
It was hard to hear so I had decided to just read the letter.
---------------------------Chu GaEul's POV
"Excuse me miss..." A voice called out from behide me.
I turned around and noticed a very handsome looking fella.
"So you're the famous Chu GaEul everyone has been talking about." He said to me.
"Do I know you, Mr...?"
"No. But I know you." He answered me slyly. "Can we get the nice lady a drink? On me." He smirked again and I smiled sweetly at this stranger.
"So you know this nice lady's name but she doesn't know your's. What is it exactly, Mystery Man?"
"That's for me to know, and for you to find out." He slid me the drink but took my hand to lead me to the dance floor. Swinging me around, we laughed and danced the whole night.
"Why don't I take you home?" It was a quiet ride in his car but filled with pasted smiles and fake giggles.
'So this guy is rich? Well, this should make the game more interesting.'
"This is the place. Thanks. But don't I get to know your name?" I pouted.
Handing me a white card, I read it as he took my hand and kissed it. A white flashed surprised both of us. The news reporter.
"This will make a big story." He yelled as he skipped away happily.
"I guess our story didn't end here. It was nice to finally meet you." Walking away, he winked at me and I replyed back with a smile.
'So YiJung.' The famous Insurance heiress and playboy? Yes, I suppose this will be interesting indeed.' I thought, as I walked inside the house, still remembering the way his chocolate eyes looked tonight.
--------------------------SoEun POV
"Miss Kim. He is ready for you now. Oh, and for your safety, don't look him in the eyes."
I walked in nervously and sat down at chair in front of his desk.
"Miss Kim." It was a long pause. I was tempted to look up but stopped myself. He started to chuckle. " I wasn't exactly thrilled to have a unknown employee but your reseme was really impressive. I'm just not exactly sure that you can handle this job."
Why does this voice sound so familiar. I was about to glance up but caught myself. "With all due respect, I believe that I can do this job very well."
"I don't know. I don't really like being called a "Stupid, rich" person, as you stated." Naturally, without stopping myself, I looked back into those same pair of chocolate eyes. "What would you say to lunch?" He asked suddenly.
"Oh! It's you! It's-...you're-..." I stumbled for words while he was doing that stupid, charming smirking again. "I'm going to go." As I walk out the door, he shouted, "You start Monday!"
I drove home, stunned and confused. He was my boss?!?
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Chapter 5
Apology Accepted
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a/n- Please comment! I know, I know, I haven't written in a long time. Sorry! Got the bad case of school work and laziness.
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-------------------Chapter Five: Apology Accepted
It was Friday morning and I hated working for that Kim Sang Bum! Everyday was the same coffee-Extra hot, two spoons of cream and stirred. The same large workload amounts, the same dry-clean place for his stupid tailoring suit, and that same stupid smirk he throws my way everytime I glance up at him. He was just so...stupid!
Blowing the steam off, I got up to get ready to leave.
"I'm done with my work. Goodbye." Grabbing my purse, I was getting ready to dash before I heard the voic-
"Kim SoEun! I need you in here please." He called from his office.
'Shoot! So close.' I thought to myself. Biting my lips, I dragged myself across the room to face that one pair of eyes I've been trying to ignore all week.
"Close the door behide you please." He sounded serious this time. Scared, I followed his orders. "Come sit down. We need to talk."
Before I could stop myself, I shouted out, " I'm sorry about everything! Please don't fire me!"
--------------Kim Bum POV
I kept glancing at the picture. Turning it at all the angles still showed the bad side of the drawn character: Me. Big head with a small body. The ears bounced out of the head and the eyes were burning with flames. I had the typical curly mustach that all the old villians had. My lips were smirking but in a disturbing, evil way. Do I really look like this to her?
I was annoyed and amused all at the same time. Watching her about ready to leave, I quickly shouted out her name before she raced out the door. The way she bit her lips was adorable and I couldn't help but look in those direction.
"Close the door behide you please." I commanded. She was ignoring me again. The way her eyes narrow before she had the chanced to look at me in the eyes. What was wrong with this girl? "Come sit down. We need to talk."
Surprisingly, she shouted, "I'm sorry about everything! Please don't fire me!" Did she know about the picture?
"I am pretty disturbed about the drawing. It's not a very mature thing to do now is it?" I watched her expression go from confused to realization then worrisome. I would've bursted out laughing but I had a role to play with her right now. This was to much fun.
"I'm sorry." She looked down at her feet. What was with the way she ignored looking at me? "You-...you weren't suppose to see that." Silently, she scolded herself and looked at the picture in front of me. Her lips involuntary curled up into a smile but she caught herself and looked away.
"I'm pretty hurt you know. I expect an apology and something to make up for it."
"I'm truly sorry for this issue but I don't know what to do to make up for it." She glanced under her lashes to look up at me then narrowed them away.
"I do. I have a event tonight with a bunch of important busniess partners. I need you to be my escourt." I smirked up at her then stopped when I caught a glimpse at the drawing. "Ahem-...That would be all. I'll pick you up at eight sharp."
She walked away dazed and stumbled a bit without realizing. I finally cracked and laughed.
--------------So Eun POV
A car. A big-no, huge car was parked out in front of my house. It wasn't even eight yet.
"This is crazy! I don't even have anything to wear!" I shouted angrily to myself. 'I'll just have to quit', I thought to myself.
Picking up the phone, I dialed his work cell. One ring...two rings... three-...
"Yabosehyo?" His tone was calm but impatient. "Yabosehyo? I'm going to hang up now."
"No! I mean..." What was it I was going to say again? "I... um... I have nothing to wear. You might as well take some other girl...-sir."
"So Eun-sshi?" He sounded like he was smiling through the phone. "I had my personal assistant pick you up. Is he not there yet?"
"Oh." Darn it! There goes that excuse. I coughed. "I came down with the flu. I can't go." Stupid! He knows you're lying!
"Kim So Eun." He pronounced every syllable of my name slowly but dangerously. "Get in the car now and I'll meet you at your house at eight. Araso?"
I was too scared to denied. "Yes sir." A gulp slipped down my throat.
Grabbing my jacket and shoes, I walked to the car and bowed my head at who I guessed to be the assistant.
"Annyounghasehyo." He looked up from the computer and smiled back at me. I couldn't help but kept on looking at him. The caramel-brown of his eyes glimmered in the dark tinted car. His smile illuminated like the light.
"I'm Kim Joon. You must be Miss So Eun-sshi. I believe it's my opportunity to take you shopping tonight." The gentle smile appeared again. I smiled back and relaxed against the smooth seat.
"A black porsche? Was this really necessary?" I let out a tired sigh.
He laughed. I was so caught up in his enchanting smile that I almost didn't catch what he had said.
"Our boss works to impress." We both laughed in unison and drived throughout the streets laughing.
-------------------At home
"Thanks for attempting to find something but it was useless. Nothing looked right. This dress might look okay. Maybe we'll just be fired." He laughed. "I could try to find something inside. Goodbye."
"Hey." He grabbed my arm. "How about coffee sometimes after we're fired. My treat?" I smiled too widely and nodded my head to agree. "I'll see you at the party. Maybe."
He lefted afterwards and I went inside the house. I got fourty-two minutes left to get ready. Digging through my clothes for the fourth time, I gave up and curled my hair first. Putting on some makeup, I finally decided on the dress that looked the best on me at the store but the thing wasn't fitting. I looked like a blueberry that's been extra plumped. I fell back to the bed and laid there until I felt a square bo underneath the bed.
"Omo! What's this?" Pulling it out, I did find a box; A treasure box. The thing was filled with beautiful clothing and accessories. Especially a familiar looking red dress. Halmoni's dress that night at the Gaze Club.
Trying it on, I looked into the mirror and gasped. I look just like her. I looked like Chu Ga Eul, my Halmoni.
The doorbell rang. Eight o'clock. He was right on the mark.
"Miss So Eun-sshi-..."
Maximum Capacity: 21
Prologue;
“Yuri ah~.” Tiffany’s American accent contrasted from the tension in the room. It was soothing to the ears, almost like a gentle lullaby. “Kah. Go.” She urged Yuri with a light push from behind.
“Wae?! Why me?” Yuri complained, escaping Tiffany’s grasp as she rushed behind Yoona. She cowardly hid behind the slim and lean figure as the room broke out in low panicked chattering. Yuri wasn’t the only one with the cowardly act, in fact, every girl in the room was. Who wouldn’t after finding out something as unexpected as they did.
“Those weird looking male species are waiting for us. We’re never going to get anywhere with all this forcing. Let’s take a vote.” Taeyeon walked in the middle as the girls made an invisible circle. “Who votes for the oldest to go?” At that instant, every hand in the room shot up.
Hyesun scoffed as she blinked a few times. She couldn’t believe her friends backstabbing her like that. “Yah. Just because I’m the oldest, that doesn’t mean I‘m responsible for everything! Aishh. Taeyeon ah, come with me.” Hyesun gave up giving her speech knowing that this wouldn’t change anything. It was always her who had to take care of everything. Being the oldest among their group of friends had it’s advantages and disadvantages. Unfortunately this was one of those disadvantages.
Hyesun walked out the room with a worried Taeyeon cautiously trailing behind her. Hyesun began to mumble words to herself until Taeyeon covered her mouth and pulled her behind a wall. Once releasing her, Taeyeon tiptoed and began peeking from behind the wall.
“Yah Kim Taeyeon, we‘re not in a Mission Impossible type of situation. We are meant to be seen.” Hyesun grabbed Taeyeon’s hand, making their awkward entrance.
Hyesun glanced at the species, putting up an unpleasant expression towards each of the unwanted guests who were scattered throughout the living room.
“Yah chopsticks, who do you think you are making us wait this damn long?!”
Hyesun cut her gaze at the red haired man who was preoccupied looking out the window and glared to the owner of the voice. She cringed at the sight of the man as he stood up. He was a freaking tower hovering over the shorter men below him.
“Bwoh? Who the hell are you calling me chopsticks you stubborn tower.” Hyesun hissed at the man.
“You little--, I have a name.” He sneered as he glared at Hyesun.
“Yah! I don’t care if you have a name or not. Come straight to the point and tell us why you people are here ruining our summer vacation!”
“I be takin’ it from here.” The tower rolled his eyes at Hyesun and walked back to his original place as another man confronted her. He walked like a crippled old man with some kind of a face muscle problem. His smirk looked more like an abnormally creepy/twitchy one.
Hyesun greeted the odd man with a mystified expression. She had never seen anyone as weird looking as the man standing in front of her.
“Yo yo yo yo men. My bratha my sister, we told you, we be stayin’ here, aight?” The man pushed his throat to the edge as he delivered his words with a hard Korean accent that pierced anyone’s ears from a mile away, literally .
From one corner, muffled squeaks escaped from the rest of the girls, who supposedly were eavesdropping.
“Ara yah, Fany yah, we undercover ya digg?” Sunny’s gansta like persona reminded the two as she peeked over if anyone had spotted them. Unfortunately, every single pair of eyes were darted at the human pyramid that wobbled uncontrollably.
“I-I think they saw uu---aahhh!” Within a matter of seconds, the unstable pyramid came crashing down, hard. Yoona shrilled as she hit the ground knees first and landed on Jessica who bumped into Soeun and knocked down Sunny and Ara.
“Yah, Why did we waste time back there debating on who’s going when in the end, all of us went?” Hyesun barked as she glared at the shunning eyes behind her.
“Mianhe unnie, we were just curious.” Soeun immediately hung her head low after a quick glance at a man who’s eyes not only sparkled, but also his incredible alluring smile. She hurriedly placed her hands on her cheeks to rid of the rushing heat, but it was overwhelming. She had no choice but to dash behind Jessica to hide from her embarrassing ordeal.
“Unnie, have they told you why they barged in here without any notice?” Yoona dusted herself as she stood up and folded her arms. The rest of the girls slowly followed her. Their small action looked incredibly intimidating.
Some where along the lines, their cowardliness disappeared.
“We were just getting there.” A muscular voice replied as he stepped forward, his actions were sharp and smooth. “I think it’s time to settle this misunderstanding. We spoke to the owner of this lodge and coincidentally, both of our parties rented this place for the summer. The maximum capacity of this lodge is 21 and there happens to be 21 of us, so we don’t see any problem in sharing this lodge with you ladies.” He smugly smiled, leaving the girls with dumbfounded expressions.
Yuri glared at the man and spoke her mind. “Just to let you know, we’re not at all happy about your intruding, there will be boundaries and rules. Once broken, this means war.”
With a smirk, the man replied. “By all means.”
Chapter One;
“What‘s going on here?” Yoochun yawned as he rubbed his eyes. He woke up earlier than he thought due to the ruckus coming from the living room.
“Don’t you take another step!” Hyesun demanded as Yoochun froze in his position. He watched as each of the girls taped the floor, slowly dividing up the lodge.
“This,” Yuri rolled the duct tape towards her and cut of the last piece. “This is the boundary. That’s you and your friends’ side and this is ours.” She explained to Yoochun who pulled his brows together in confusion.
“There’s nothing difficult about this. Stay on your side or there will be consequences drawn up from each of the parties.” Yuri stood up and dusted her shorts. “We take this seriously. Your group should, too.”
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“Are they really serious about the whole duct tape on the floor thing?” Yunho asked as he took a seat on the front steps of the lodge. “It’s annoyingly stupid.”
“That’s exactly what I thought, but seeing what they did to Hyukjae, they’re pretty serious about it.” Yoochun chuckled as he swung himself lightly while drinking his can of soda.
“What did they do?” Yunho arched his brows.
“That.” Yoochun simply pointed out at their friend who was busy taking the leaves out of the swimming pool. “The poor guy woke up and walked into the kitchen only to find out that he’s opened the fridge from the wrong side. He’s been out there for hours and I‘ve heard that‘s his new job while we‘re here.”
“That’s crazy.” Yunho uttered in disbelief. “I feel like this is going to be one dreadful summer.” He stood up and stretched.
“It will be if we don’t stay on our side and they don’t on theirs.” Yoochun commented, still looking over Hyukjae.
“Why Yoochun ah, that’s a great idea.” Yunho put up a mischievous smirk.
“What? What are you taking about?” Yoochun tore his gaze away from Hyukjae and after a few seconds, he came to realize what he had said. “Ah. I see.” He laughed.
“War has begun.”
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“Yo Taeyeon ah!”
Taeyeon wobbled in surprise as the pudding she reached for dropped to the ground. She immediately jumped off the small ladder and reached for it, but it’s cylinder body rolled farther away from her. Taeyeon’s eyes widened in terror as her beloved pudding slowly rolled off to the other side of the duct tape.
“Yah Sunny ah.” Taeyeon glared at her . “Look what you’ve done!” She pointed at the vanilla pudding that would have been in her tummy if Sunny stopped giving people a heart attack.
“My bad, yo?” Sunny whipped out her ageyo hoping to escape the wrath of a hungry Taeyeon.
“That’s not going to work this time Sunny ah!” Taeyeon stood up and walked towards Sunny with a dark cloud hovering over her. “That.was.the.last.pudding.”
“Y-yo, hold up.” Sunny inched farther as Taeyeon came closer, her aura read complete danger. “We can figure this out!”
“Puuudding.” She headed towards a terrified Sunny like a zombie who hasn‘t eaten for months. “Puuudding.” She repeated angrily. Without a doubt, Sunny made a run for it.
Following her instinct, Taeyeon ran after Sunny who dashed on their side until she bumped into Yuri. Sunny accidentally knocked Taeyeon an inch over the black duct tape. It was then that Taeyeon snapped out of her zombie-like state.
“Omona.” The three gasped in horror as Taeyeon immediately leaped back to their side praying that nobody had seen her.
That instant, Taeyeon’s anger towards Sunny disappeared. She allowed Yuri and Sunny to pull her deep into their safe zone. Their plan was going well until a muscular voice halted them.
“Not so fast.”
The three girls froze in their step.
“We thought that you ladies take this duct tape issue seriously, why is it that you are the very people who break the rules?”
Yuri scoffed as she turned around. She admits that at first she was one of the cowards, but after meeting this particular person, his cocky attitude immediately ticked her off. “Yah Jung Yunho, are you blind or what? Can’t you see that it was a complete accident?”
“Accident or no accident, she still crossed the line.” He smirked as he crossed his arms. “We didn’t do anything about it when you left Hyukjae in the pool all morning.”
Yuri stayed silent, not wanting to admit that this he was right.
“This can only mean one thing.” Yunho eyed Taeyeon, who hung her head in shame. “Taeyeon ah, come with me.”
Without another word, Yunho walked up the stairs with Taeyeon trailing near by.
“Pabo! She’s a girl, cut her some slack!” Yuri raised her voice and she angrily crossed her arms. “What have we gotten ourselves into?” Yuri uttered under her breath as she walked away.
Sunny cocked her head with a worried expression. “She ain’t coming back?”
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“Yah Junsu.” Donghae called from the couch. “Don’t tell me your still upset. I told you I didn’t mean it.”
Junsu didn’t reply, instead he pulled up his other leg close to his chest and took another spoonful of Red Bean ice cream. “Maybe we should scare it with the ball.” Junsu mimicked as he shook his head. “What were you thinking?”
“I was curious Junsu. I haven’t seen anything like that animal.” Donghae reasoned as he turned towards Junsu.
“Yeah so you use my favorite soccer ball and decide to throw that at it without my permission? What kind of a friend are you? You didn‘t even chase after the ball.” Junsu glared at Donghae with disappointment.
“It rolled down into the forest at mad speed, how was I suppose to chase after it?… Aish, I’ll get you a new one then.” Donghae scratched the back of his head in frustration. He couldn’t stand anyone being mad at him, especially his friends.
“How? The nearest store is miles away from this deserted place. I don‘t remember us driving our cars out here.” Junsu replied as he scooped a giant blob and popped it in his mouth.
“I guess that’s my problem.” Donghae shook his head at the situation he got himself into. It wasn’t going to be easy getting a replacement soccer ball.
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“Take a picture, it lasts longer.” JaeJoong pulled up his sunglasses and opened one eye with a smirk.
“Bwoh?” Tiffany scoffed at his rude comment. “What makes you think I was looking at you?” She crossed her arms and raised her chin confidently.
“I felt your gaze, kinda long too.” Jaejoong replied as he put both his hands behind his head. “What is it about me that you find so interesting?” He tilted his head eager to hear her answer.
Tiffany pulled her brows together. “Are guys normally this vain or is it just you?”
“I guess it’s just me honey.” He smiled and slid his sun glasses on.
Tiffany rolled her eyes and walked away. “Curiosity does eat the cat.” She uttered in embarrassment.
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“That’s very pretty isn’t it?”
Soeun tore away from the daisy she observed and looked up at the unexpected guest.
“The flower.” Kimbum smiled as he walked nearer with both his hands in his front pockets.
“Y-yeah. Very.” Soeun awkwardly smiled as she hung her head low. “What are you doing out here?” She asked while fidgeting with the daisy’s stem.
Kimbum shrugged and looked at his surroundings. “I wanted a breath of fresh air and I came across the scent of flowers. It led me here.” He cheekily smiled. “There’s no boundaries out here I guess…or are there?” He leveled his head with Soeun’s as she hesitated to meet his eyes.
“N-no, not at all.” She shook her head nervously.
“Very well.” Kimbum breathed, taking in the lovely scent. “Do you mind if I stayed?”
Soeun shook her head immediately and held the daisy under her nose to hide the uncontrollably rushing heat.
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“What am I going to do?” Yuri walked worriedly in circles trying to come up with an idea to stop the nonsense that was developing. She didn’t think that something like this would turn out. “Pabo yah.” She hit her forehead with the back of her palm as she continued for another circle.
She’s never regretted anything more than her stupid 'duct-tape-boundary' idea.
“Pabo.” She uttered as she annoyingly kicked the polished floor.
“Don’t beat yourself too hard.”
Yuri ceased her tracks and turned around only to find Yunho smiling ever so smugly.
“But on the other hand, it is all your fault.” He taunted as he hovered behind her.
“What do you want?” Yuri glared as she inched back.
“I came here for a little proposal.” Yunho walked over the kitchen island and leaned on it.
Yuri didn’t reply, letting Yunho speak his purpose.
“I‘m not considering your friend anything. That‘s just the rules isn’t it?” He smiled as he continued to taunt her. “What I‘m trying to say is that I‘ll return her for something a little more interesting…you.”
Yuri gagged at the last sentence. “Are you out of your mind? Why in the world would I agree to that?”
Yunho didn’t respond, instead he pointed on the ground. Yuri’s eyes slowly followed only to find out that she’s crossed the point of no return.
“I guess you had no choice from the beginning.” Yunho shrugged and walked over to Yuri. “Tomorrow at eight, breakfast in bed...my personal servant.”
And with that, Yunho walked away chuckling in victory.
Chapter Two;
Kim Taeyeon’s POV
Pudding.
I frowned at the ground. Of all the timing, it had to happen on an empty stomach.
Aish. I irritatingly shook my head.
I couldn’t help it. My taste buds yearned for the sweet taste of that vanilla pudding. It wasn’t like the rest it came with. The last one seemed to always have that spark in every spoonful.
How unfortunate that I didn’t get to eat it this time. Such a waste, too.
My stomach began making weird noises as I immediately wrapped my arms around it to reduce the sound. It was no use seeing that my stomach had a mind of its own. It growled even louder, demanding for that mouthwatering pudding.
I heaved a deep sigh.
I wasn’t going anywhere. The man named Yunho ordered me to stay in this stupid bench until he came back. Said it was the rules and whatnot. But who leaves out a poor helpless hungry little girl out on a cold hard bench outside the balcony 10 at night?? Doesn’t that ring a bell for malnutrition? Not to mention child abuse…?
It’ll be in his conscience if my butt doesn’t thaw out by morning. I will seriously hurt him.
I rested my chin on my knees as I gazed out the stars. Is it just me or is that star shaped like a pudding…? and that one a spoon? …that one looks like me, enjoying the pudding…
I groaned in desperation as I hung my head low. So far, all that I do seemed to revolve around--
--“Pudding?”
Yes, pudding.
--Huh?
I jerked my head up to find who’s squeaky voice that belonged too. I was sure it wasn’t the Yunho dude. He was an owner of a buff voice. Completely opposite from this squeaky one.
“Hi there.” He squeaked again.
I think my eye twitched.
“Your Kim Taeyeon right? I‘m Kim Junsu. Isn‘t that cool? We both have the same last names!”
He uninvitingly took up the seat next to me. If I knew better, I would have immediately shoved him off this freaking bench that I/my butt claimed for the past 2 ½ hours, but I didn’t.
You know why?
There was something about him, something I longed for the past hours or so.
No, it’s not his unbelievably squeaky voice nor his childish smile nor his brilliant sparkling eyes or even his rather athletic built, but his human temperature that radiated beyond belief.
I smiled widely as I slowly scooted towards the warmness while this Kim Junsu continued talking in the background.
“And so he kicked the ball and it rolled..and then…red bean ice cream…new ball...pudding…Yunho hyung…balcony…you…”
I blinked in confusion.
This Kim Junsu is rather…bipolar.
I don’t want to judge the guy quite easily like this , but it was only a few seconds ago that he was all happy and literally squeaky, then he burst out in anger and started uttering this Donghae dude’s name and now he’s busy bawling like a maniac.
Am I even suppose to be listening to him talk to himself? I am the only other human being out here..
“And so I went downstairs to get more ice cream but ended up finding this pudding with the initials TY on the floor instead…”
Yeshh, so I didn’t forget to put my initials! And this is why it is always smart to put your initials on all your belongings, especially on the last pudding.
Okay Kim Junsu, I‘m all ears.
I put on a sincere look and nodded promptly to make it look like I was listening the whole time.
“Well here you go. You must be hungry, your stomach’s been growling like mad.” He chuckled as he wiped his tears and handed me the one thing I loved dearly.
Calm down you beast, your pudding’s coming! Stop this growling nonsense! I took the valuable item with a careful but swift grasp and in less then a second, the first slurp reawakened me. Soon after, the plastic cup was crystal clear.
I licked my lips, drawing out of my lala land. I tell you, it never once disappointed me.
“You sure love puddings.” Kim Junsu tilted his head and caught my attention.
“Yeah.” I let out an embarrassed chuckle. “Sure do.”
I completely forgot that he was still here. I must have looked like a complete fool back there with all my hand gestures imitating a bird soaring the heavens and dancing to the music I created with-gosh knows what.
A complete fool I tell you.
But I say this Kim Junsu is still weird.
“Well thanks for listening to me Taeyeon, I really appreciate it.” Junsu stood up and flexed stretched his muscles arms. “Hyung told me you are free to go back to your side. I’ll see you around.” He smiled and gave me a little goodbye wave.
I closed my mouth from it’s jaw dropping stage while my eyes stayed wide and blank.
Snap out of it Kim Taeyeon and get your frozen butt inside the lodge!
“D-deh.” I shook my head and dashed inside. Safe to know that Kim Junsu is gone, I made a run for our room.
Once inside, I spotted Ara and walked towards her with a bright smile plastered on my face.
“Oh Taeyeon unnie, what is it?” She looked up from her camera.
“Ara yah. Can you do me a favor?” I asked with heart filled eyes and a bigger smile.
“Sure unnie, what is it.” She placed her camera aside and stood up.
I grinned as I handed her a blow dryer. “Help unnie thaw her bottom.”
Poor girl, her expression was priceless.
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Kwon Yuri's POV
Stupid arrogant macho faced jerk.
Sigh.
“Just put up a smile and serve him happily, maybe that would stop this whole personal servant thing.”
I shook my head, doomed to ever think of doing what Soeun advised.
I can’t see myself doing that. It’s like a white fat flag surrendering in defeat of the almighty cocky jerk. I can’t let that happen. I would rather die than to do that.
“Here is your breakfast, Yunho shii.” I forced a smile as my eyes enlarged in rage.
I can’t believe I’m really doing this. That Jessica, siding with Soeun on this, but I tell you, she sure is good with words. Her theories seemed logical. Why couldn’t I think of it??
Supposedly, If I do everything correctly, he would be surprised at my sudden change of attitude and free me because I wasn’t the bickering self he was interested in. And supposedly, he’ll stop taking this interest and start avoiding me while I live on our side happily ever after.
Quite a possibility eh?
“Stop that nice act, it won’t get you anywhere but my personal servant.” Yunho smirked as he took a sip of his coffee and continued reading his newspaper.
But no.
This stupid jerk face read me even before I entered the room. If I knew it would all come crashing down like this, I would have put poison in his food.
I slammed the tray onto the table near him and headed out the door.
“Yah Kwon Yuri.” His deep voice stopped me.
I turned around to find him hovering over me. “Do your job properly or as you said it, there will be consequences.” He retrieved his two arms that cornered me and brushed by coldly.
I rolled my eyes and walked towards the mess I created. Not wanting to clean up, I sat on carpet and hung my head on my knees.
I scoffed. Who does that jerk think he is?
My eyes wandered in the room he shared with that Yoochun and Hyukjae guy.
An enormous grin plastered on my face as I spotted something interesting under his bed.
Oh Jung Yunho, It will not end like this. I shall put up a fight.
I grinned mischievously as I slowly took out what looked like a light brown stuffed animal deer.
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Hwang Tiffany's POV
“O-Ookay~ okay~”
I bopped my head as Lee Hyori’s U-Go-Girl played. I couldn’t help but sing along, her song was just quite catchy. I closed my eyes, letting my imagination fly as pictures drew itself in sync with the beat.
“Girl, girl, hey you go girl~” I threw a little hand gesture here and there. “Dada dada dat dat da d--”
--“Excellent English.”
Hearing something other than the music, I pulled out one ear plug and opened one eye only to meet the face of a vain Kim JaeJoong.
I swear, this guy owns more mirrors than us girls combined. That just proves how vain he can really be.
“What would the great JaeJoong want from me now?” I irritatingly asked as I paused my ipod and sat up straight.
Ever since my embarrassing encounter with him yesterday, he seemed to pop up out of nowhere and compliments me out of the blue.
His lame tactic to get people to compliment him back.
He sat on the edge of the long chair I was sitting on and leaned in with both his hands for support. “I said, excellent English.” He connivingly smiled and eagerly waited for my response.
Gosh, that is if I could remember how to speak.
He is so close that its impossible to shun away from those visually shocking eyes, that perfectly shaped nose, those pouty pink lips, and that definite jaw line.
Get yourself straight Hwang Tiffany.
I shook my thoughts away, hoping that they would never come back to haunt me.
“Your looking very good today.” I smiled. It was the only compliment I could think of besides the whole, you look perfect in everything that you wear and do.
His head would definitely get even bigger.
“That’s it?” He complained childishly. “I said far more good things than you and this is what I get back?” He leaned away from me like I had some kind of contagious sickness. “I’m very disappointed in you.”
He stood up as his unbuttoned shirt exposed his incredibly carved abs. He is seriously trying to kill me.
I bit my lip as I stood up.
“I was even going to say that you looked incredibly dashing in your swim suit.” He wailed as he flailed his arms in the air and walked in oblongs.
Apparently, the guy can’t make perfect circles. Well that’s a first.
I rolled my eyes as I proceeded pass him. Before I could open the door, I heard a giant splash behind me.
What do you know, Kim JaeJoong fell into the pool. I sure envy the guy for looking so good while completely drowning.
Wait, what?!?!
Chapter Three;
Lodge pic(:
Jung Jessica’s POV
Ugh. It’s the last page. Just what I needed in this crowded lodge. I’ve got get my hands on the next book. It’ll drive me insane. Otherwise, I’ve got to find another object to amuse me.
I carelessly tossed the book on our side of the couch and sluggishly walked downstairs.
Stupid duct tape.
It just so happened when everyone else had no other options. If only I wasn’t so engrossed with that book, I would have suggested something a little more reasonable.
It’s just a complete disgrace to the beautifully decorated lodge. The white walls and clear wide windows definitely didn’t deserve this horrific sticky material that served a ridiculous purpose, neither did it’s furniture. I would understand the floor being taped, but on tables, couches, stairs, kitchen appliances, television sets, doors, balcony and on the ceiling? That’s just plain absurd.
I'm thankful this boundary thing didn't reach outside the lodge. We would have been kicked out by the furious owner.
I stretched my arms and blocked the bright afternoon rays that passed through the broad window across the room. This place is simply amazing. It’s just unfortunate our summer plans aren‘t going, well, as planned.
Once making it downstairs, I hear familiar lines being delivered on screen. Curious to who was watching such a movie, I silently made my way to the living room. Amused by what I see, I take a seat on the far end of the couch.
“It seems as if you’re really enjoying this.” I commented as I glanced at the man who was laughing hysterically at the famous pose on the tip of a ship.
“Yeah. I’ve always wanted to try that.” He took control of his laugh and brought it down to a few chuckles.
“I’m just curious, what makes this scene so funny?” I raised a brow at his odd choice of humor. “I mean, this is an overall drama.”
He wiped the corners of his eyes and calmed himself down. “It’s nothing like that. It’s just every time I see this scene, it reminds me of Hyukjae.” The ends of his lips curved into a giant smile. “His imitations aren’t the best.”
“I see.” I nodded as I reverted my gaze onto the screen.
“Jung Jessica, right?” He moved closer as he held out his hand. “Lee Donghae.” He smiled.
I turned my attention to him, but instead of shaking his hand, I blankly pointed at the tape where the invisible wall stood.
“It’s our little secret.” He whispered happily as he reached for my hand and shook it himself.
Once the handshake was over, I felt myself smiling and quickly regained my composure. It wasn’t like me to smile so freely like this. I shook my thoughts away.
From the corner of my eyes, I spotted a horrifying scene quickly unfolding outside. Without another thought, I darted out the door, not caring about the foolish black line.
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Hwang Tiffany’s POV
Oh, what to do? What to do?!
I panicked as I walked back and fourth towards the end of the pool, deciding if its worth risking my for this incredibly pretty boy.
Should I do this? Or not? Oh, Tiffany ah! Hurry up and decide! The beautiful man is drowning!
Finally deciding, I closed my eyes and jumped into the pool. The warm water felt so great, but at the totally wrong time. It didn’t help but splash allover my face, making it hard for me to see or breathe. Maybe because I’ve also caught the new style of swimming, the flailing technique.
Oh Kim JaeJoong, we are so dead.
“Ahh!” I screamed at the top of my lungs hoping that there was anyone out there who could rescue the pretty boy and sadly, the rescuer, too. Unfortunately, only a group of air bubbles escaped my mouth.
I quickly covered my mouth with one hand as my free hand wildly flailed.
That instant, my life flashed before me. Looking back at it, nothing special ever happened to me. Am I this worthless to die this easily? It makes me sad just thinking about my whole existence. I suddenly felt useless.
I must have already filled up the pool pass it‘s capacity. My tears couldn’t stop falling, no swimming, even if I close the darn things.
“Fany ah!” Heysun unnie’s voice called from a distant. “ Yah Hwang Tiffany!” She repeated, this time, unnie sounded nearer.
Before I could reply, I felt something warm and soft pressed against my lips. Within seconds, air entered my lungs as I unknowingly heaved out unwanted pool water.
My eyes slowly opened and adjusted to the afternoon sky. It‘ll get some time to comfortably live in the heavens. They don’t have ipods or even television there, but I’ll try my best to make angel friends. Who knows, maybe boy angels will look like Kim JaeJoong. I can dream.
“Fany ah! Have you lost your mind?!” Taeyeon shook the daylights out of me as she wailed like crazy.
“I-I’m not dead?” I jerked my head to the side, blinking at unnie, only to receive a good hit in the back of my head.
I guess I am still alive. There goes my dreams of ever having angel JaeJoongs around me.
I nursed my head as I pouted my lips. “Mianhe.” I hung my head in realization of my reckless decision.
“I didn’t know what to do, nobody was out here when Jae-”
Human Kim JaeJoong!
I wonder if he’s alright. I frantically searched for the pretty boy and once I found him laying on the other side of the pool, I heaved a sigh of relief. But my anxiety soon came back after recognizing that he was still unconscious.
“Fany ah, have you gone nuts?!” Yoona ran towards me along with Yuri and Sunny.
Soon, all fourteen people came dashing out to see the commotion JaeJoong and I caused.
It’s utterly embarrassing for it to end up like this. I don’t think I’ll have any courage left to face Kim JaeJoong. I failed miserably.
Ara, Yoona, and Yuri helped pull me up as Soeun quickly wrapped a warm dry blanket around me. I didn’t even notice that I was shaking, for Kim JaeJoong occupied my mind the whole time.
From a distance, I watched as Jessica pumped his chest. With one swift and smooth move, she breathed into Kim JaeJoong’s mouth. And within seconds, his brilliant face awoken in complete shock. Soon after, his male friends gathered around him to assist him while Jessica headed my way. Seeing that she was soaking wet, I realized that she was the one that saved us both.
“Fany ah, are you alright?” She worriedly asked as she pulled me into an embrace. “I got out here as fast as I could, fortunately Hyesun unnie was out to get you.” Jessica ended the embrace as Ara handed her a towel.
“Heysun unnie?!” I searched for unnie and found her behind me with a blanket around her. She walked towards me and gave me a good hit on the head. Now that I deserved.
“Pabo yah. Don‘t ever do that again.” She hugged me. “You’ve got us all worried.” She then let go. “Go inside before you catch a cold.” She insisted as she passed by me and entered the lodge.
“U-unnie ah!” I called as she stopped and turned her tracks. “Will you be alright?” I pulled my brows together, becoming worried for Hyesun unnie.
“I will.” She replied with a smile. “Get inside now!” She insisted again.
“D-deh.” I replied touching my lips.
After seeing what Jessica did to JaeJoong, I wondered if it was Hyesun unnie who brought me back to my senses.
Once everyone slowly returned to the lodge, I turned and faced Jessica. “Sica, did Hyesun unnie...”
She shook her head and pointed behind me, already knowing the answer to my question. I immediately turned around, but everyone crowded at the door, making it hard for me to recognize the person who saved me.
“Jung Yunho.” She whispered and passed by me with a slight smirk.
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Goo Hyesun’s POV
I walked through the empty hallway, hoping to reach my room without attracting any attention. Unfortunately, on the other side of the hallway entered the stubborn tower.
“Yah chopsticks!” He called, slowly walking towards me with both his hands in his front pockets.
I immediately stopped my tracks and regained my posture, standing as still as I could.
“Yah, are you handicapped or what?” He noisily asked while observing my wobbling stance.
“Yah Lee Minho, why do you care?” I sneered at his seemingly blank expression. Seeing that this was turning out to be a senseless encounter, I ended it. “Kah. I don’t have time for this.”
He scoffed and rolled his eyes at me. Once seeing him utter words to himself and walked pass me, I quickly stood on my good leg and proceeded down the hallway. This time, it’ll be impossible for anyone to ignore a limping girl struggling to get to the other side.
Stubborn Minho. It’s his fault for the delay. If he didn’t show up, I would be in my room by now. A complete waste of twenty seconds of my life. Ugh.
Before my foot even landed on the floor, it became cramped as well. I landed with a thud on the floor as footsteps rushed towards me.
“Are you alright?” A male voice asked. I looked down and saw that he had passed the line, then up to find the red haired man kneeling beside me.
“Y-yeah.” I put up a smile to hide the incredible pain I felt. It was much worse than the last time this happened. I didn’t want to trouble anyone or rather stay out here for more people to come.
I tried to prop myself up, but with both legs cramping, I wasn’t going anywhere.
“Here, let me help you.” Before I could even respond and turn down the offer, the man lifted me up with both his arms as I instinctively wrapped my own arms around him.
From the moment he lifted me up, my heart raced uncontrollably. Something I’ve never felt before. I began sweating as burning heat rose onto my cheeks. It seemed as though I’ve lost my voice.
He began walking down the hallway while I pointed the shortest way to my room. Once reaching the destination, he gently placed me on my bed. He smiled as he kneeled down and took my leg at his own will, massaging it as the pain slowly disappeared. Soon, he massaged my other leg. How can a person be this kind and caring?
I tried to avoid his charming features, but I couldn’t even blink, my brain watched in awe.
He slowly released my leg and stood up. “They should be better in no time.”
I’ve never seen such a smile before. They were contagious to the point where I even found myself smiling.
I nodded my head. “T-thanks.” I replied, once getting my voice back.
“No problem. I’m Kim Hyunjoong.” He lend out his hand for me to shake.
“Goo Hyesun.” I replied, gradually shaking his hand.
“I’ll see you around then.” He smiled before exiting the door.
“Yeah. S-sure.” I blankly gazed at the door while rocking my legs back and fourth.
Kim Hyunjoong, what did you just do to me?
“Yuri ah~.” Tiffany’s American accent contrasted from the tension in the room. It was soothing to the ears, almost like a gentle lullaby. “Kah. Go.” She urged Yuri with a light push from behind.
“Wae?! Why me?” Yuri complained, escaping Tiffany’s grasp as she rushed behind Yoona. She cowardly hid behind the slim and lean figure as the room broke out in low panicked chattering. Yuri wasn’t the only one with the cowardly act, in fact, every girl in the room was. Who wouldn’t after finding out something as unexpected as they did.
“Those weird looking male species are waiting for us. We’re never going to get anywhere with all this forcing. Let’s take a vote.” Taeyeon walked in the middle as the girls made an invisible circle. “Who votes for the oldest to go?” At that instant, every hand in the room shot up.
Hyesun scoffed as she blinked a few times. She couldn’t believe her friends backstabbing her like that. “Yah. Just because I’m the oldest, that doesn’t mean I‘m responsible for everything! Aishh. Taeyeon ah, come with me.” Hyesun gave up giving her speech knowing that this wouldn’t change anything. It was always her who had to take care of everything. Being the oldest among their group of friends had it’s advantages and disadvantages. Unfortunately this was one of those disadvantages.
Hyesun walked out the room with a worried Taeyeon cautiously trailing behind her. Hyesun began to mumble words to herself until Taeyeon covered her mouth and pulled her behind a wall. Once releasing her, Taeyeon tiptoed and began peeking from behind the wall.
“Yah Kim Taeyeon, we‘re not in a Mission Impossible type of situation. We are meant to be seen.” Hyesun grabbed Taeyeon’s hand, making their awkward entrance.
Hyesun glanced at the species, putting up an unpleasant expression towards each of the unwanted guests who were scattered throughout the living room.
“Yah chopsticks, who do you think you are making us wait this damn long?!”
Hyesun cut her gaze at the red haired man who was preoccupied looking out the window and glared to the owner of the voice. She cringed at the sight of the man as he stood up. He was a freaking tower hovering over the shorter men below him.
“Bwoh? Who the hell are you calling me chopsticks you stubborn tower.” Hyesun hissed at the man.
“You little--, I have a name.” He sneered as he glared at Hyesun.
“Yah! I don’t care if you have a name or not. Come straight to the point and tell us why you people are here ruining our summer vacation!”
“I be takin’ it from here.” The tower rolled his eyes at Hyesun and walked back to his original place as another man confronted her. He walked like a crippled old man with some kind of a face muscle problem. His smirk looked more like an abnormally creepy/twitchy one.
Hyesun greeted the odd man with a mystified expression. She had never seen anyone as weird looking as the man standing in front of her.
“Yo yo yo yo men. My bratha my sister, we told you, we be stayin’ here, aight?” The man pushed his throat to the edge as he delivered his words with a hard Korean accent that pierced anyone’s ears from a mile away, literally .
From one corner, muffled squeaks escaped from the rest of the girls, who supposedly were eavesdropping.
“Ara yah, Fany yah, we undercover ya digg?” Sunny’s gansta like persona reminded the two as she peeked over if anyone had spotted them. Unfortunately, every single pair of eyes were darted at the human pyramid that wobbled uncontrollably.
“I-I think they saw uu---aahhh!” Within a matter of seconds, the unstable pyramid came crashing down, hard. Yoona shrilled as she hit the ground knees first and landed on Jessica who bumped into Soeun and knocked down Sunny and Ara.
“Yah, Why did we waste time back there debating on who’s going when in the end, all of us went?” Hyesun barked as she glared at the shunning eyes behind her.
“Mianhe unnie, we were just curious.” Soeun immediately hung her head low after a quick glance at a man who’s eyes not only sparkled, but also his incredible alluring smile. She hurriedly placed her hands on her cheeks to rid of the rushing heat, but it was overwhelming. She had no choice but to dash behind Jessica to hide from her embarrassing ordeal.
“Unnie, have they told you why they barged in here without any notice?” Yoona dusted herself as she stood up and folded her arms. The rest of the girls slowly followed her. Their small action looked incredibly intimidating.
Some where along the lines, their cowardliness disappeared.
“We were just getting there.” A muscular voice replied as he stepped forward, his actions were sharp and smooth. “I think it’s time to settle this misunderstanding. We spoke to the owner of this lodge and coincidentally, both of our parties rented this place for the summer. The maximum capacity of this lodge is 21 and there happens to be 21 of us, so we don’t see any problem in sharing this lodge with you ladies.” He smugly smiled, leaving the girls with dumbfounded expressions.
Yuri glared at the man and spoke her mind. “Just to let you know, we’re not at all happy about your intruding, there will be boundaries and rules. Once broken, this means war.”
With a smirk, the man replied. “By all means.”
Chapter One;
“What‘s going on here?” Yoochun yawned as he rubbed his eyes. He woke up earlier than he thought due to the ruckus coming from the living room.
“Don’t you take another step!” Hyesun demanded as Yoochun froze in his position. He watched as each of the girls taped the floor, slowly dividing up the lodge.
“This,” Yuri rolled the duct tape towards her and cut of the last piece. “This is the boundary. That’s you and your friends’ side and this is ours.” She explained to Yoochun who pulled his brows together in confusion.
“There’s nothing difficult about this. Stay on your side or there will be consequences drawn up from each of the parties.” Yuri stood up and dusted her shorts. “We take this seriously. Your group should, too.”
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“Are they really serious about the whole duct tape on the floor thing?” Yunho asked as he took a seat on the front steps of the lodge. “It’s annoyingly stupid.”
“That’s exactly what I thought, but seeing what they did to Hyukjae, they’re pretty serious about it.” Yoochun chuckled as he swung himself lightly while drinking his can of soda.
“What did they do?” Yunho arched his brows.
“That.” Yoochun simply pointed out at their friend who was busy taking the leaves out of the swimming pool. “The poor guy woke up and walked into the kitchen only to find out that he’s opened the fridge from the wrong side. He’s been out there for hours and I‘ve heard that‘s his new job while we‘re here.”
“That’s crazy.” Yunho uttered in disbelief. “I feel like this is going to be one dreadful summer.” He stood up and stretched.
“It will be if we don’t stay on our side and they don’t on theirs.” Yoochun commented, still looking over Hyukjae.
“Why Yoochun ah, that’s a great idea.” Yunho put up a mischievous smirk.
“What? What are you taking about?” Yoochun tore his gaze away from Hyukjae and after a few seconds, he came to realize what he had said. “Ah. I see.” He laughed.
“War has begun.”
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“Yo Taeyeon ah!”
Taeyeon wobbled in surprise as the pudding she reached for dropped to the ground. She immediately jumped off the small ladder and reached for it, but it’s cylinder body rolled farther away from her. Taeyeon’s eyes widened in terror as her beloved pudding slowly rolled off to the other side of the duct tape.
“Yah Sunny ah.” Taeyeon glared at her . “Look what you’ve done!” She pointed at the vanilla pudding that would have been in her tummy if Sunny stopped giving people a heart attack.
“My bad, yo?” Sunny whipped out her ageyo hoping to escape the wrath of a hungry Taeyeon.
“That’s not going to work this time Sunny ah!” Taeyeon stood up and walked towards Sunny with a dark cloud hovering over her. “That.was.the.last.pudding.”
“Y-yo, hold up.” Sunny inched farther as Taeyeon came closer, her aura read complete danger. “We can figure this out!”
“Puuudding.” She headed towards a terrified Sunny like a zombie who hasn‘t eaten for months. “Puuudding.” She repeated angrily. Without a doubt, Sunny made a run for it.
Following her instinct, Taeyeon ran after Sunny who dashed on their side until she bumped into Yuri. Sunny accidentally knocked Taeyeon an inch over the black duct tape. It was then that Taeyeon snapped out of her zombie-like state.
“Omona.” The three gasped in horror as Taeyeon immediately leaped back to their side praying that nobody had seen her.
That instant, Taeyeon’s anger towards Sunny disappeared. She allowed Yuri and Sunny to pull her deep into their safe zone. Their plan was going well until a muscular voice halted them.
“Not so fast.”
The three girls froze in their step.
“We thought that you ladies take this duct tape issue seriously, why is it that you are the very people who break the rules?”
Yuri scoffed as she turned around. She admits that at first she was one of the cowards, but after meeting this particular person, his cocky attitude immediately ticked her off. “Yah Jung Yunho, are you blind or what? Can’t you see that it was a complete accident?”
“Accident or no accident, she still crossed the line.” He smirked as he crossed his arms. “We didn’t do anything about it when you left Hyukjae in the pool all morning.”
Yuri stayed silent, not wanting to admit that this he was right.
“This can only mean one thing.” Yunho eyed Taeyeon, who hung her head in shame. “Taeyeon ah, come with me.”
Without another word, Yunho walked up the stairs with Taeyeon trailing near by.
“Pabo! She’s a girl, cut her some slack!” Yuri raised her voice and she angrily crossed her arms. “What have we gotten ourselves into?” Yuri uttered under her breath as she walked away.
Sunny cocked her head with a worried expression. “She ain’t coming back?”
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“Yah Junsu.” Donghae called from the couch. “Don’t tell me your still upset. I told you I didn’t mean it.”
Junsu didn’t reply, instead he pulled up his other leg close to his chest and took another spoonful of Red Bean ice cream. “Maybe we should scare it with the ball.” Junsu mimicked as he shook his head. “What were you thinking?”
“I was curious Junsu. I haven’t seen anything like that animal.” Donghae reasoned as he turned towards Junsu.
“Yeah so you use my favorite soccer ball and decide to throw that at it without my permission? What kind of a friend are you? You didn‘t even chase after the ball.” Junsu glared at Donghae with disappointment.
“It rolled down into the forest at mad speed, how was I suppose to chase after it?… Aish, I’ll get you a new one then.” Donghae scratched the back of his head in frustration. He couldn’t stand anyone being mad at him, especially his friends.
“How? The nearest store is miles away from this deserted place. I don‘t remember us driving our cars out here.” Junsu replied as he scooped a giant blob and popped it in his mouth.
“I guess that’s my problem.” Donghae shook his head at the situation he got himself into. It wasn’t going to be easy getting a replacement soccer ball.
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“Take a picture, it lasts longer.” JaeJoong pulled up his sunglasses and opened one eye with a smirk.
“Bwoh?” Tiffany scoffed at his rude comment. “What makes you think I was looking at you?” She crossed her arms and raised her chin confidently.
“I felt your gaze, kinda long too.” Jaejoong replied as he put both his hands behind his head. “What is it about me that you find so interesting?” He tilted his head eager to hear her answer.
Tiffany pulled her brows together. “Are guys normally this vain or is it just you?”
“I guess it’s just me honey.” He smiled and slid his sun glasses on.
Tiffany rolled her eyes and walked away. “Curiosity does eat the cat.” She uttered in embarrassment.
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“That’s very pretty isn’t it?”
Soeun tore away from the daisy she observed and looked up at the unexpected guest.
“The flower.” Kimbum smiled as he walked nearer with both his hands in his front pockets.
“Y-yeah. Very.” Soeun awkwardly smiled as she hung her head low. “What are you doing out here?” She asked while fidgeting with the daisy’s stem.
Kimbum shrugged and looked at his surroundings. “I wanted a breath of fresh air and I came across the scent of flowers. It led me here.” He cheekily smiled. “There’s no boundaries out here I guess…or are there?” He leveled his head with Soeun’s as she hesitated to meet his eyes.
“N-no, not at all.” She shook her head nervously.
“Very well.” Kimbum breathed, taking in the lovely scent. “Do you mind if I stayed?”
Soeun shook her head immediately and held the daisy under her nose to hide the uncontrollably rushing heat.
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“What am I going to do?” Yuri walked worriedly in circles trying to come up with an idea to stop the nonsense that was developing. She didn’t think that something like this would turn out. “Pabo yah.” She hit her forehead with the back of her palm as she continued for another circle.
She’s never regretted anything more than her stupid 'duct-tape-boundary' idea.
“Pabo.” She uttered as she annoyingly kicked the polished floor.
“Don’t beat yourself too hard.”
Yuri ceased her tracks and turned around only to find Yunho smiling ever so smugly.
“But on the other hand, it is all your fault.” He taunted as he hovered behind her.
“What do you want?” Yuri glared as she inched back.
“I came here for a little proposal.” Yunho walked over the kitchen island and leaned on it.
Yuri didn’t reply, letting Yunho speak his purpose.
“I‘m not considering your friend anything. That‘s just the rules isn’t it?” He smiled as he continued to taunt her. “What I‘m trying to say is that I‘ll return her for something a little more interesting…you.”
Yuri gagged at the last sentence. “Are you out of your mind? Why in the world would I agree to that?”
Yunho didn’t respond, instead he pointed on the ground. Yuri’s eyes slowly followed only to find out that she’s crossed the point of no return.
“I guess you had no choice from the beginning.” Yunho shrugged and walked over to Yuri. “Tomorrow at eight, breakfast in bed...my personal servant.”
And with that, Yunho walked away chuckling in victory.
Chapter Two;
Kim Taeyeon’s POV
Pudding.
I frowned at the ground. Of all the timing, it had to happen on an empty stomach.
Aish. I irritatingly shook my head.
I couldn’t help it. My taste buds yearned for the sweet taste of that vanilla pudding. It wasn’t like the rest it came with. The last one seemed to always have that spark in every spoonful.
How unfortunate that I didn’t get to eat it this time. Such a waste, too.
My stomach began making weird noises as I immediately wrapped my arms around it to reduce the sound. It was no use seeing that my stomach had a mind of its own. It growled even louder, demanding for that mouthwatering pudding.
I heaved a deep sigh.
I wasn’t going anywhere. The man named Yunho ordered me to stay in this stupid bench until he came back. Said it was the rules and whatnot. But who leaves out a poor helpless hungry little girl out on a cold hard bench outside the balcony 10 at night?? Doesn’t that ring a bell for malnutrition? Not to mention child abuse…?
It’ll be in his conscience if my butt doesn’t thaw out by morning. I will seriously hurt him.
I rested my chin on my knees as I gazed out the stars. Is it just me or is that star shaped like a pudding…? and that one a spoon? …that one looks like me, enjoying the pudding…
I groaned in desperation as I hung my head low. So far, all that I do seemed to revolve around--
--“Pudding?”
Yes, pudding.
--Huh?
I jerked my head up to find who’s squeaky voice that belonged too. I was sure it wasn’t the Yunho dude. He was an owner of a buff voice. Completely opposite from this squeaky one.
“Hi there.” He squeaked again.
I think my eye twitched.
“Your Kim Taeyeon right? I‘m Kim Junsu. Isn‘t that cool? We both have the same last names!”
He uninvitingly took up the seat next to me. If I knew better, I would have immediately shoved him off this freaking bench that I/my butt claimed for the past 2 ½ hours, but I didn’t.
You know why?
There was something about him, something I longed for the past hours or so.
No, it’s not his unbelievably squeaky voice nor his childish smile nor his brilliant sparkling eyes or even his rather athletic built, but his human temperature that radiated beyond belief.
I smiled widely as I slowly scooted towards the warmness while this Kim Junsu continued talking in the background.
“And so he kicked the ball and it rolled..and then…red bean ice cream…new ball...pudding…Yunho hyung…balcony…you…”
I blinked in confusion.
This Kim Junsu is rather…bipolar.
I don’t want to judge the guy quite easily like this , but it was only a few seconds ago that he was all happy and literally squeaky, then he burst out in anger and started uttering this Donghae dude’s name and now he’s busy bawling like a maniac.
Am I even suppose to be listening to him talk to himself? I am the only other human being out here..
“And so I went downstairs to get more ice cream but ended up finding this pudding with the initials TY on the floor instead…”
Yeshh, so I didn’t forget to put my initials! And this is why it is always smart to put your initials on all your belongings, especially on the last pudding.
Okay Kim Junsu, I‘m all ears.
I put on a sincere look and nodded promptly to make it look like I was listening the whole time.
“Well here you go. You must be hungry, your stomach’s been growling like mad.” He chuckled as he wiped his tears and handed me the one thing I loved dearly.
Calm down you beast, your pudding’s coming! Stop this growling nonsense! I took the valuable item with a careful but swift grasp and in less then a second, the first slurp reawakened me. Soon after, the plastic cup was crystal clear.
I licked my lips, drawing out of my lala land. I tell you, it never once disappointed me.
“You sure love puddings.” Kim Junsu tilted his head and caught my attention.
“Yeah.” I let out an embarrassed chuckle. “Sure do.”
I completely forgot that he was still here. I must have looked like a complete fool back there with all my hand gestures imitating a bird soaring the heavens and dancing to the music I created with-gosh knows what.
A complete fool I tell you.
But I say this Kim Junsu is still weird.
“Well thanks for listening to me Taeyeon, I really appreciate it.” Junsu stood up and flexed stretched his muscles arms. “Hyung told me you are free to go back to your side. I’ll see you around.” He smiled and gave me a little goodbye wave.
I closed my mouth from it’s jaw dropping stage while my eyes stayed wide and blank.
Snap out of it Kim Taeyeon and get your frozen butt inside the lodge!
“D-deh.” I shook my head and dashed inside. Safe to know that Kim Junsu is gone, I made a run for our room.
Once inside, I spotted Ara and walked towards her with a bright smile plastered on my face.
“Oh Taeyeon unnie, what is it?” She looked up from her camera.
“Ara yah. Can you do me a favor?” I asked with heart filled eyes and a bigger smile.
“Sure unnie, what is it.” She placed her camera aside and stood up.
I grinned as I handed her a blow dryer. “Help unnie thaw her bottom.”
Poor girl, her expression was priceless.
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Kwon Yuri's POV
Stupid arrogant macho faced jerk.
Sigh.
“Just put up a smile and serve him happily, maybe that would stop this whole personal servant thing.”
I shook my head, doomed to ever think of doing what Soeun advised.
I can’t see myself doing that. It’s like a white fat flag surrendering in defeat of the almighty cocky jerk. I can’t let that happen. I would rather die than to do that.
“Here is your breakfast, Yunho shii.” I forced a smile as my eyes enlarged in rage.
I can’t believe I’m really doing this. That Jessica, siding with Soeun on this, but I tell you, she sure is good with words. Her theories seemed logical. Why couldn’t I think of it??
Supposedly, If I do everything correctly, he would be surprised at my sudden change of attitude and free me because I wasn’t the bickering self he was interested in. And supposedly, he’ll stop taking this interest and start avoiding me while I live on our side happily ever after.
Quite a possibility eh?
“Stop that nice act, it won’t get you anywhere but my personal servant.” Yunho smirked as he took a sip of his coffee and continued reading his newspaper.
But no.
This stupid jerk face read me even before I entered the room. If I knew it would all come crashing down like this, I would have put poison in his food.
I slammed the tray onto the table near him and headed out the door.
“Yah Kwon Yuri.” His deep voice stopped me.
I turned around to find him hovering over me. “Do your job properly or as you said it, there will be consequences.” He retrieved his two arms that cornered me and brushed by coldly.
I rolled my eyes and walked towards the mess I created. Not wanting to clean up, I sat on carpet and hung my head on my knees.
I scoffed. Who does that jerk think he is?
My eyes wandered in the room he shared with that Yoochun and Hyukjae guy.
An enormous grin plastered on my face as I spotted something interesting under his bed.
Oh Jung Yunho, It will not end like this. I shall put up a fight.
I grinned mischievously as I slowly took out what looked like a light brown stuffed animal deer.
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Hwang Tiffany's POV
“O-Ookay~ okay~”
I bopped my head as Lee Hyori’s U-Go-Girl played. I couldn’t help but sing along, her song was just quite catchy. I closed my eyes, letting my imagination fly as pictures drew itself in sync with the beat.
“Girl, girl, hey you go girl~” I threw a little hand gesture here and there. “Dada dada dat dat da d--”
--“Excellent English.”
Hearing something other than the music, I pulled out one ear plug and opened one eye only to meet the face of a vain Kim JaeJoong.
I swear, this guy owns more mirrors than us girls combined. That just proves how vain he can really be.
“What would the great JaeJoong want from me now?” I irritatingly asked as I paused my ipod and sat up straight.
Ever since my embarrassing encounter with him yesterday, he seemed to pop up out of nowhere and compliments me out of the blue.
His lame tactic to get people to compliment him back.
He sat on the edge of the long chair I was sitting on and leaned in with both his hands for support. “I said, excellent English.” He connivingly smiled and eagerly waited for my response.
Gosh, that is if I could remember how to speak.
He is so close that its impossible to shun away from those visually shocking eyes, that perfectly shaped nose, those pouty pink lips, and that definite jaw line.
Get yourself straight Hwang Tiffany.
I shook my thoughts away, hoping that they would never come back to haunt me.
“Your looking very good today.” I smiled. It was the only compliment I could think of besides the whole, you look perfect in everything that you wear and do.
His head would definitely get even bigger.
“That’s it?” He complained childishly. “I said far more good things than you and this is what I get back?” He leaned away from me like I had some kind of contagious sickness. “I’m very disappointed in you.”
He stood up as his unbuttoned shirt exposed his incredibly carved abs. He is seriously trying to kill me.
I bit my lip as I stood up.
“I was even going to say that you looked incredibly dashing in your swim suit.” He wailed as he flailed his arms in the air and walked in oblongs.
Apparently, the guy can’t make perfect circles. Well that’s a first.
I rolled my eyes as I proceeded pass him. Before I could open the door, I heard a giant splash behind me.
What do you know, Kim JaeJoong fell into the pool. I sure envy the guy for looking so good while completely drowning.
Wait, what?!?!
Chapter Three;
Lodge pic(:
Jung Jessica’s POV
Ugh. It’s the last page. Just what I needed in this crowded lodge. I’ve got get my hands on the next book. It’ll drive me insane. Otherwise, I’ve got to find another object to amuse me.
I carelessly tossed the book on our side of the couch and sluggishly walked downstairs.
Stupid duct tape.
It just so happened when everyone else had no other options. If only I wasn’t so engrossed with that book, I would have suggested something a little more reasonable.
It’s just a complete disgrace to the beautifully decorated lodge. The white walls and clear wide windows definitely didn’t deserve this horrific sticky material that served a ridiculous purpose, neither did it’s furniture. I would understand the floor being taped, but on tables, couches, stairs, kitchen appliances, television sets, doors, balcony and on the ceiling? That’s just plain absurd.
I'm thankful this boundary thing didn't reach outside the lodge. We would have been kicked out by the furious owner.
I stretched my arms and blocked the bright afternoon rays that passed through the broad window across the room. This place is simply amazing. It’s just unfortunate our summer plans aren‘t going, well, as planned.
Once making it downstairs, I hear familiar lines being delivered on screen. Curious to who was watching such a movie, I silently made my way to the living room. Amused by what I see, I take a seat on the far end of the couch.
“It seems as if you’re really enjoying this.” I commented as I glanced at the man who was laughing hysterically at the famous pose on the tip of a ship.
“Yeah. I’ve always wanted to try that.” He took control of his laugh and brought it down to a few chuckles.
“I’m just curious, what makes this scene so funny?” I raised a brow at his odd choice of humor. “I mean, this is an overall drama.”
He wiped the corners of his eyes and calmed himself down. “It’s nothing like that. It’s just every time I see this scene, it reminds me of Hyukjae.” The ends of his lips curved into a giant smile. “His imitations aren’t the best.”
“I see.” I nodded as I reverted my gaze onto the screen.
“Jung Jessica, right?” He moved closer as he held out his hand. “Lee Donghae.” He smiled.
I turned my attention to him, but instead of shaking his hand, I blankly pointed at the tape where the invisible wall stood.
“It’s our little secret.” He whispered happily as he reached for my hand and shook it himself.
Once the handshake was over, I felt myself smiling and quickly regained my composure. It wasn’t like me to smile so freely like this. I shook my thoughts away.
From the corner of my eyes, I spotted a horrifying scene quickly unfolding outside. Without another thought, I darted out the door, not caring about the foolish black line.
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Hwang Tiffany’s POV
Oh, what to do? What to do?!
I panicked as I walked back and fourth towards the end of the pool, deciding if its worth risking my for this incredibly pretty boy.
Should I do this? Or not? Oh, Tiffany ah! Hurry up and decide! The beautiful man is drowning!
Finally deciding, I closed my eyes and jumped into the pool. The warm water felt so great, but at the totally wrong time. It didn’t help but splash allover my face, making it hard for me to see or breathe. Maybe because I’ve also caught the new style of swimming, the flailing technique.
Oh Kim JaeJoong, we are so dead.
“Ahh!” I screamed at the top of my lungs hoping that there was anyone out there who could rescue the pretty boy and sadly, the rescuer, too. Unfortunately, only a group of air bubbles escaped my mouth.
I quickly covered my mouth with one hand as my free hand wildly flailed.
That instant, my life flashed before me. Looking back at it, nothing special ever happened to me. Am I this worthless to die this easily? It makes me sad just thinking about my whole existence. I suddenly felt useless.
I must have already filled up the pool pass it‘s capacity. My tears couldn’t stop falling, no swimming, even if I close the darn things.
“Fany ah!” Heysun unnie’s voice called from a distant. “ Yah Hwang Tiffany!” She repeated, this time, unnie sounded nearer.
Before I could reply, I felt something warm and soft pressed against my lips. Within seconds, air entered my lungs as I unknowingly heaved out unwanted pool water.
My eyes slowly opened and adjusted to the afternoon sky. It‘ll get some time to comfortably live in the heavens. They don’t have ipods or even television there, but I’ll try my best to make angel friends. Who knows, maybe boy angels will look like Kim JaeJoong. I can dream.
“Fany ah! Have you lost your mind?!” Taeyeon shook the daylights out of me as she wailed like crazy.
“I-I’m not dead?” I jerked my head to the side, blinking at unnie, only to receive a good hit in the back of my head.
I guess I am still alive. There goes my dreams of ever having angel JaeJoongs around me.
I nursed my head as I pouted my lips. “Mianhe.” I hung my head in realization of my reckless decision.
“I didn’t know what to do, nobody was out here when Jae-”
Human Kim JaeJoong!
I wonder if he’s alright. I frantically searched for the pretty boy and once I found him laying on the other side of the pool, I heaved a sigh of relief. But my anxiety soon came back after recognizing that he was still unconscious.
“Fany ah, have you gone nuts?!” Yoona ran towards me along with Yuri and Sunny.
Soon, all fourteen people came dashing out to see the commotion JaeJoong and I caused.
It’s utterly embarrassing for it to end up like this. I don’t think I’ll have any courage left to face Kim JaeJoong. I failed miserably.
Ara, Yoona, and Yuri helped pull me up as Soeun quickly wrapped a warm dry blanket around me. I didn’t even notice that I was shaking, for Kim JaeJoong occupied my mind the whole time.
From a distance, I watched as Jessica pumped his chest. With one swift and smooth move, she breathed into Kim JaeJoong’s mouth. And within seconds, his brilliant face awoken in complete shock. Soon after, his male friends gathered around him to assist him while Jessica headed my way. Seeing that she was soaking wet, I realized that she was the one that saved us both.
“Fany ah, are you alright?” She worriedly asked as she pulled me into an embrace. “I got out here as fast as I could, fortunately Hyesun unnie was out to get you.” Jessica ended the embrace as Ara handed her a towel.
“Heysun unnie?!” I searched for unnie and found her behind me with a blanket around her. She walked towards me and gave me a good hit on the head. Now that I deserved.
“Pabo yah. Don‘t ever do that again.” She hugged me. “You’ve got us all worried.” She then let go. “Go inside before you catch a cold.” She insisted as she passed by me and entered the lodge.
“U-unnie ah!” I called as she stopped and turned her tracks. “Will you be alright?” I pulled my brows together, becoming worried for Hyesun unnie.
“I will.” She replied with a smile. “Get inside now!” She insisted again.
“D-deh.” I replied touching my lips.
After seeing what Jessica did to JaeJoong, I wondered if it was Hyesun unnie who brought me back to my senses.
Once everyone slowly returned to the lodge, I turned and faced Jessica. “Sica, did Hyesun unnie...”
She shook her head and pointed behind me, already knowing the answer to my question. I immediately turned around, but everyone crowded at the door, making it hard for me to recognize the person who saved me.
“Jung Yunho.” She whispered and passed by me with a slight smirk.
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Goo Hyesun’s POV
I walked through the empty hallway, hoping to reach my room without attracting any attention. Unfortunately, on the other side of the hallway entered the stubborn tower.
“Yah chopsticks!” He called, slowly walking towards me with both his hands in his front pockets.
I immediately stopped my tracks and regained my posture, standing as still as I could.
“Yah, are you handicapped or what?” He noisily asked while observing my wobbling stance.
“Yah Lee Minho, why do you care?” I sneered at his seemingly blank expression. Seeing that this was turning out to be a senseless encounter, I ended it. “Kah. I don’t have time for this.”
He scoffed and rolled his eyes at me. Once seeing him utter words to himself and walked pass me, I quickly stood on my good leg and proceeded down the hallway. This time, it’ll be impossible for anyone to ignore a limping girl struggling to get to the other side.
Stubborn Minho. It’s his fault for the delay. If he didn’t show up, I would be in my room by now. A complete waste of twenty seconds of my life. Ugh.
Before my foot even landed on the floor, it became cramped as well. I landed with a thud on the floor as footsteps rushed towards me.
“Are you alright?” A male voice asked. I looked down and saw that he had passed the line, then up to find the red haired man kneeling beside me.
“Y-yeah.” I put up a smile to hide the incredible pain I felt. It was much worse than the last time this happened. I didn’t want to trouble anyone or rather stay out here for more people to come.
I tried to prop myself up, but with both legs cramping, I wasn’t going anywhere.
“Here, let me help you.” Before I could even respond and turn down the offer, the man lifted me up with both his arms as I instinctively wrapped my own arms around him.
From the moment he lifted me up, my heart raced uncontrollably. Something I’ve never felt before. I began sweating as burning heat rose onto my cheeks. It seemed as though I’ve lost my voice.
He began walking down the hallway while I pointed the shortest way to my room. Once reaching the destination, he gently placed me on my bed. He smiled as he kneeled down and took my leg at his own will, massaging it as the pain slowly disappeared. Soon, he massaged my other leg. How can a person be this kind and caring?
I tried to avoid his charming features, but I couldn’t even blink, my brain watched in awe.
He slowly released my leg and stood up. “They should be better in no time.”
I’ve never seen such a smile before. They were contagious to the point where I even found myself smiling.
I nodded my head. “T-thanks.” I replied, once getting my voice back.
“No problem. I’m Kim Hyunjoong.” He lend out his hand for me to shake.
“Goo Hyesun.” I replied, gradually shaking his hand.
“I’ll see you around then.” He smiled before exiting the door.
“Yeah. S-sure.” I blankly gazed at the door while rocking my legs back and fourth.
Kim Hyunjoong, what did you just do to me?
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