Twelve
Impressive. That's all Jin Ae can think as soon as they entered a restaurant from one of Dae Hyun's hotel. A tingling sensation she's feeling right now. Right at the center of her very heart. It feels good for her but she knows it very well this couldn't be happening. The heater inside is not even feeling her right now . She felt cold all over her body as Dae Hyun pulls the chair for her. The place is really cozy and the ambiance, very romantic. The place is called "The Romano", an italian cuisine hotel based restaurant located at the 2nd floor. While they were heading going there, all the crew bow and greeted Dae Hyun and she felt awkward as it is her first time to be bowed at by a non-staff of her family. Most of them had to look twice to this lady their boss is with. Some look disgusted some look stunned.
"What's up with their look?" Jin Ae sneaked at Dae Hyun's back and whispered half fake smiling. Dae Hyun leaned his head and answered "Ignore them, babe". She stopped the moment she heard that word. She glared. Dae Hyun noticed and stopped as well, looking back at her "What?". Jin Ae looked away and folded her arms. Dae Hyun looked around if the staffs are looking but he doesn't care. He walked slowly back to Jin Ae wanted to know what's wrong. As soon as he's a step near Jin Ae and almost reached her arm, she quickly started to walk leaving Dae Hyun behind.Oh I just love doing that haha. Smirked came to her face.
The restaurant is a beauty. Dirty white bricked wall and a fireplace at the center. A chandelier and yellow lamps waves hello as soon as you enter. The ambiance is very relaxing and native. Jin Ae feel like she's in Italy indeed. Wooden chair and small squared table to put accent. A napkin topped with fork and knife partnered the table with a red glassed pepper and salt at the center. The candle in a small red glass tops the ambiance. Jin Ae is amazed.
Now they are seated at the corner. Few of the seats are for two, few for 6s and 8s. Dae Hyun chose the corner for two probably the best spot for those who doesn't want to catch attention. There are few customers on that moment but Dae Hyun still feels uneasy. He kept looking around as if spying the place.
Impressive. That's all Jin Ae can think as soon as they entered a restaurant from one of Dae Hyun's hotel. A tingling sensation she's feeling right now. Right at the center of her very heart. It feels good for her but she knows it very well this couldn't be happening. The heater inside is not even feeling her right now . She felt cold all over her body as Dae Hyun pulls the chair for her. The place is really cozy and the ambiance, very romantic. The place is called "The Romano", an italian cuisine hotel based restaurant located at the 2nd floor. While they were heading going there, all the crew bow and greeted Dae Hyun and she felt awkward as it is her first time to be bowed at by a non-staff of her family. Most of them had to look twice to this lady their boss is with. Some look disgusted some look stunned.
"What's up with their look?" Jin Ae sneaked at Dae Hyun's back and whispered half fake smiling. Dae Hyun leaned his head and answered "Ignore them, babe". She stopped the moment she heard that word. She glared. Dae Hyun noticed and stopped as well, looking back at her "What?". Jin Ae looked away and folded her arms. Dae Hyun looked around if the staffs are looking but he doesn't care. He walked slowly back to Jin Ae wanted to know what's wrong. As soon as he's a step near Jin Ae and almost reached her arm, she quickly started to walk leaving Dae Hyun behind.Oh I just love doing that haha. Smirked came to her face.
The restaurant is a beauty. Dirty white bricked wall and a fireplace at the center. A chandelier and yellow lamps waves hello as soon as you enter. The ambiance is very relaxing and native. Jin Ae feel like she's in Italy indeed. Wooden chair and small squared table to put accent. A napkin topped with fork and knife partnered the table with a red glassed pepper and salt at the center. The candle in a small red glass tops the ambiance. Jin Ae is amazed.
Now they are seated at the corner. Few of the seats are for two, few for 6s and 8s. Dae Hyun chose the corner for two probably the best spot for those who doesn't want to catch attention. There are few customers on that moment but Dae Hyun still feels uneasy. He kept looking around as if spying the place.
"This is impressive" Jin Ae leaned and whispered to Dae Hyun.
"Why are you whispering?" He asked.
"Well for starters, you look like you're lost or something and keeps on looking around. I just thought we should keep it low" She answered.
"Ha.Ha. funny" He said while handling over to her the menu. Faking her smile, she pulled the menu from Dae Hyun's hand.
As she scans the menu as well as Dae Hyun, he peeked at her for several times, appreciating the beauty in front him. But Jin Ae is fully aware of that. "Do you want my menu book?" she asked leaning to the side. Dae Hyun stunned by her sudden talk, he cleared his throat, "I.. I was just about to ask if you like salad. Our salad here is the best I've tasted by far. That..that is if you like. My treat". Oh Dae Hyun stop stuttering. Jin Ae raised her right brow and went back reading the menu.
Jin Ae ordered Honey-Pecan crusted Salmon while Dae Hyun a Tuscan rib-eye. Just when Jin Ae was about to take her first mouthful of her lunch Dae Hyun said her "So, I hope your car window isn't damaged". Jin Ae immediately saw his middle finger with a plaster. Oh my god! The memory of her purposely closing her window while his fingers are at it stunned her. She bit her lip and said "I didn't check. Why you'd asked?". She pretended to not notice it. She's so shy to admit it's her fault.
"Nothing" Dae Hyun arched his lips downward and shook his head. But he's not done yet. "So this guy Hyun Woo? Is that his name---.." Jin Ae almost puke her food out. "I believe he left the country years ago" Dae Hyun said while slicing his beef.
"Are you stalking?" Jin Ae asked. Offended.
"I don't stalk"
"Then what do you call this?"
"What this?"
Jin Ae rolled her eyes.
"What do you want to know?" she sighed.
"Everything" Dae Hyun answered and took a sip on his wine.
"I can't believe this" Jin Ae put down her utensils. Took out the napkin on her lap and stood up.
"Where are you going?" he asked, standing up.
"I'm done. Thanks for the lunch Dae Hyun" dork-face!
Jin Ae didn't like the fact that Dae Hyun asked about his ex-boyfriend. Of all people, why him? That jerk didn't even apologize the moment I catched him making out with my bestfriend. Dumbass.
Jin Ae paced out the restaurant but Dae Hyun caught her hand, "What's your problem?"
"Stop being like an ass Dae Hyun, let go of my hand"
"No. I'm not letting go"
Jin Ae forced to take her hand back. Blushed by his word I'm not letting go. His voice shivered her spine like a firework.
"What do you want, Dae Hyun?"
"I want to know everything about you. What's wrong with that?"
"Why?"
"Do I need a reason? I just want to!" Those last words of him seems to lose his control. Some of the customers are now looking at them.
"Why him? Of all people! Why him when I'm so sure you knew all about him. Then why ask?" She shrugged.
Dae Hyun still holding her hand "It doesn't matter if I knew. I want to hear it all from you". Jin Ae didn't answered back instead looked at her hand clipped at his hand. It's like her hand automatically held him and locked. She blushed and Dae Hyun seems to noticed too as he let go of her hand, "I'm sorry" he apologized as if an ice cold water splashed on him. He too isn't aware that he held her hand. All he wanted is to stop her from running away. He wanted her to stay talk things about them. He wanted to know her better. He wants her.
Meanwhile.
"Kyung Mi, dear!" Her aunt called her out when she was about to leave the house going to school. She looked back. "Ne?"
Her aunt handed her a lunch box, "You forgot your lunch". It's her first time to bring a lunchbox with her at school. It's weird but it felt good. It's like she finally got a mother. But a lump grew on her throat, wanted to cry. She misses her father.
"Thanks auntie" she smiled. Kyung Mi headed out and Camila chasing her from the back, "Hey! Wait for me!". Kyung Mi sighed and waited for her. She's not in the mood to play with her or even talk about souls and stuffs. She just wanted to be alone. Peace. Quiet.
"What's up with you? In a hurry?" Camila joked. Kyung Mi didn't answered and continued walking instead.
"Nice weather, huh?" Camila changed the subject. Kyung Mi bit her inner lip and drew a deep breath.
"Oh! Auntie packed you a lunch? Wow" Camila still trying to get her attention. "Are you gonna share that with me?".
Finally, Kyung Mi half smiled "No. It's all mine". Just when Camila was about to protest, Kyung Mi heard her name shouted by someone at their back. They looked back. It's the guy from Kyung Mi's class. He's about 5"9' in height with a very white complexion, Kyung Mi thought he's a foreigner. "Joo Hyun?" Kyung Mi squinted at him. "Kyung Mi! You leave near here?" Joo Hyun said, panting. "Yeah we're couple of blocks from here". Kyung Mi finally cheered up. A normal smile appeared. Camila interrupted, put a hand on Joo Hyun, "Hi! I'm Camila and you are?". Joo Hyun surprised by Camila, he swear he didn't notice her until a hand appeared in front of him. "I'm Joo Hyun. I'm her classmate" Joo Hyun shook hands with Camila. He frowned, "Camila? That's a weird name. Are you Korean?", Camila burst in laughter "Ha. Ha. I should be the one asking you that. Are you half Korean or something. You are so- " Camila looked at him from head to toe. Kyung Mi elbowed Camila. "-White..ouch".
The three of them walked their way to the bus station. Joo Hyun kept talking to Kyung Mi, Camila felt out of placed. But she noticed the transition of Kyung Mi's mood. It made Camila think Kyung Mi is a bipolar kalachakra. Hmmm...I haven't met one but it's possible. Look at her, one minute she's sad and then boom in a snap she's all smile. Camila looked up to the sky Why are you making my life harder? As if she's talking to god and regrets on being an overseer.
They arrived at the university 30 minutes earlier. Camila thinks hat if Joo Hyun didn't show up, Kyung Mi probably will be scolded by her teacher for being late. She's so down when they left the house, it's nowhere possible they'll arrive in time. Joo Hyun went inside the classroom first leaving Kyung Mi and Camila behind. Camila grabbed Kyung Mi's arm just she was about to enter the room, "Hey. You like him, do you?" she whispered, smiling. Kyung Mi crooked her brows as if she's no clue of what Camilia is saying, "What?!" she answered. "Whatever. Go ahead, Go to him. He he I'll be right here at the hall" Camila let go of her arm and went straight to the very sport she's sitting while she waits for Kyung Mi. She's back on her usual doing. Doodling. It's been a while since she did this. Since Kyung Mi's father died, it took them 2 weeks to get back in track. It nearly destroyed Kyung Mi. Camila still thanking the heavens Kyung Mi didn't gave up on their situation. Kyung Mi lost weight. Most of her clothes won't fit to her anymore. Some too loose and some are too baggy. That left Camila almost jumping of joy because once Kyung Mi noticed a too shabby clothes, she hands them over to Camila right away.
While doodling, Camila's world suddenly turned in slow motion. Her breath races. A familiar feeling that gave her goosebumps on her spine. She's still in her doodling position. Head down concentrated on her notebook as she examined her surroundings by ear. Everything's is moving slow. But a footstep caught her attention. It's moving completely normal and she's hearing the steps like it's just beside her. The steps is coming from her right side probably 10 feet away from her and while everything is almost frozen, the man wearing uniform is gliding normally. She lifted her head slowly looking at her right side. Damn it. He's an Eruos. She swallowed hard and quickly think of a way to get Kyung Mi out in the place. But she doesn't want to cause a commotion on that hall. So Camila went back on her doodling and pretend she's not aware by his presence. She peeked behind her notebook. Damn he's a professor. And all of a sudden the man is standing in front of her. Everything went natural.
"Are you a student here?" The low and husky voice gave her chills. Shit. Camila cleared her throat and took down the notebook from her face and stood up, "How about you? Are you a professor here?". The man still standing with racks of papers on his left hand while the other right inside his pocket. The eruos is standing six foot high with a slicked and brushed up hair. He's wearing the usual university uniform. Camila can feel his chakra in every inch of her body. They are standing too close it's causing a static energy between them. Camila standing face to face with the eruo. The eruo smirked "A very rare situation we have here, overseer".
"I'm certain this is not a coincidence" Camila answered. Confident. I can handle him. I always can.
"I'm certain as well" The eruo answered back with his evil smile. Camila looked disgusted that she's so eager to finish him now but the risk is high that they'll be exposed.
"You're in a wrong place" Camila said.
"But in a right time?" The eruo raised a brow.
Fuck you. Back off or else I'll finish you.
If you finish me off, the exposure will be much worst than killing your charge.
Get off my charge. I'll kill you.
If you can.
They are communicating on their minds. Somehow the connection between an eruo and overseer are getting stronger when nearer. Negative and positive energy at once. Camila stepped back ready to aim. She's ready to finish him off. It's now or never. Her charge, Joselin is just a couple of doors away from them. If she let this pass, next time can be worse and she's fucking determine to end this now.
"Professor Kang?" A student interrupted. Camila looked at the student, surprised and aiming like an archer to the professor.
"Who are you miss?" the student asked Camila. The student looking at Camila like she saw something weird and crazy. Camila smiled and said "Ahe..I'm..I'm just showing your professor how to aim properly. Hehe. He's once a national team in archery, right? hehe right?" Sweat appeared on her forehead as she elbowed the eruo forcing him to answer back. The eruo ignored the both of them and walked his way to Kyung Mi's classroom. Oh no! Oh no! He's heading to Joselin. Shit! .
"Why are you whispering?" He asked.
"Well for starters, you look like you're lost or something and keeps on looking around. I just thought we should keep it low" She answered.
"Ha.Ha. funny" He said while handling over to her the menu. Faking her smile, she pulled the menu from Dae Hyun's hand.
As she scans the menu as well as Dae Hyun, he peeked at her for several times, appreciating the beauty in front him. But Jin Ae is fully aware of that. "Do you want my menu book?" she asked leaning to the side. Dae Hyun stunned by her sudden talk, he cleared his throat, "I.. I was just about to ask if you like salad. Our salad here is the best I've tasted by far. That..that is if you like. My treat". Oh Dae Hyun stop stuttering. Jin Ae raised her right brow and went back reading the menu.
Jin Ae ordered Honey-Pecan crusted Salmon while Dae Hyun a Tuscan rib-eye. Just when Jin Ae was about to take her first mouthful of her lunch Dae Hyun said her "So, I hope your car window isn't damaged". Jin Ae immediately saw his middle finger with a plaster. Oh my god! The memory of her purposely closing her window while his fingers are at it stunned her. She bit her lip and said "I didn't check. Why you'd asked?". She pretended to not notice it. She's so shy to admit it's her fault.
"Nothing" Dae Hyun arched his lips downward and shook his head. But he's not done yet. "So this guy Hyun Woo? Is that his name---.." Jin Ae almost puke her food out. "I believe he left the country years ago" Dae Hyun said while slicing his beef.
"Are you stalking?" Jin Ae asked. Offended.
"I don't stalk"
"Then what do you call this?"
"What this?"
Jin Ae rolled her eyes.
"What do you want to know?" she sighed.
"Everything" Dae Hyun answered and took a sip on his wine.
"I can't believe this" Jin Ae put down her utensils. Took out the napkin on her lap and stood up.
"Where are you going?" he asked, standing up.
"I'm done. Thanks for the lunch Dae Hyun" dork-face!
Jin Ae didn't like the fact that Dae Hyun asked about his ex-boyfriend. Of all people, why him? That jerk didn't even apologize the moment I catched him making out with my bestfriend. Dumbass.
Jin Ae paced out the restaurant but Dae Hyun caught her hand, "What's your problem?"
"Stop being like an ass Dae Hyun, let go of my hand"
"No. I'm not letting go"
Jin Ae forced to take her hand back. Blushed by his word I'm not letting go. His voice shivered her spine like a firework.
"What do you want, Dae Hyun?"
"I want to know everything about you. What's wrong with that?"
"Why?"
"Do I need a reason? I just want to!" Those last words of him seems to lose his control. Some of the customers are now looking at them.
"Why him? Of all people! Why him when I'm so sure you knew all about him. Then why ask?" She shrugged.
Dae Hyun still holding her hand "It doesn't matter if I knew. I want to hear it all from you". Jin Ae didn't answered back instead looked at her hand clipped at his hand. It's like her hand automatically held him and locked. She blushed and Dae Hyun seems to noticed too as he let go of her hand, "I'm sorry" he apologized as if an ice cold water splashed on him. He too isn't aware that he held her hand. All he wanted is to stop her from running away. He wanted her to stay talk things about them. He wanted to know her better. He wants her.
Meanwhile.
"Kyung Mi, dear!" Her aunt called her out when she was about to leave the house going to school. She looked back. "Ne?"
Her aunt handed her a lunch box, "You forgot your lunch". It's her first time to bring a lunchbox with her at school. It's weird but it felt good. It's like she finally got a mother. But a lump grew on her throat, wanted to cry. She misses her father.
"Thanks auntie" she smiled. Kyung Mi headed out and Camila chasing her from the back, "Hey! Wait for me!". Kyung Mi sighed and waited for her. She's not in the mood to play with her or even talk about souls and stuffs. She just wanted to be alone. Peace. Quiet.
"What's up with you? In a hurry?" Camila joked. Kyung Mi didn't answered and continued walking instead.
"Nice weather, huh?" Camila changed the subject. Kyung Mi bit her inner lip and drew a deep breath.
"Oh! Auntie packed you a lunch? Wow" Camila still trying to get her attention. "Are you gonna share that with me?".
Finally, Kyung Mi half smiled "No. It's all mine". Just when Camila was about to protest, Kyung Mi heard her name shouted by someone at their back. They looked back. It's the guy from Kyung Mi's class. He's about 5"9' in height with a very white complexion, Kyung Mi thought he's a foreigner. "Joo Hyun?" Kyung Mi squinted at him. "Kyung Mi! You leave near here?" Joo Hyun said, panting. "Yeah we're couple of blocks from here". Kyung Mi finally cheered up. A normal smile appeared. Camila interrupted, put a hand on Joo Hyun, "Hi! I'm Camila and you are?". Joo Hyun surprised by Camila, he swear he didn't notice her until a hand appeared in front of him. "I'm Joo Hyun. I'm her classmate" Joo Hyun shook hands with Camila. He frowned, "Camila? That's a weird name. Are you Korean?", Camila burst in laughter "Ha. Ha. I should be the one asking you that. Are you half Korean or something. You are so- " Camila looked at him from head to toe. Kyung Mi elbowed Camila. "-White..ouch".
The three of them walked their way to the bus station. Joo Hyun kept talking to Kyung Mi, Camila felt out of placed. But she noticed the transition of Kyung Mi's mood. It made Camila think Kyung Mi is a bipolar kalachakra. Hmmm...I haven't met one but it's possible. Look at her, one minute she's sad and then boom in a snap she's all smile. Camila looked up to the sky Why are you making my life harder? As if she's talking to god and regrets on being an overseer.
They arrived at the university 30 minutes earlier. Camila thinks hat if Joo Hyun didn't show up, Kyung Mi probably will be scolded by her teacher for being late. She's so down when they left the house, it's nowhere possible they'll arrive in time. Joo Hyun went inside the classroom first leaving Kyung Mi and Camila behind. Camila grabbed Kyung Mi's arm just she was about to enter the room, "Hey. You like him, do you?" she whispered, smiling. Kyung Mi crooked her brows as if she's no clue of what Camilia is saying, "What?!" she answered. "Whatever. Go ahead, Go to him. He he I'll be right here at the hall" Camila let go of her arm and went straight to the very sport she's sitting while she waits for Kyung Mi. She's back on her usual doing. Doodling. It's been a while since she did this. Since Kyung Mi's father died, it took them 2 weeks to get back in track. It nearly destroyed Kyung Mi. Camila still thanking the heavens Kyung Mi didn't gave up on their situation. Kyung Mi lost weight. Most of her clothes won't fit to her anymore. Some too loose and some are too baggy. That left Camila almost jumping of joy because once Kyung Mi noticed a too shabby clothes, she hands them over to Camila right away.
While doodling, Camila's world suddenly turned in slow motion. Her breath races. A familiar feeling that gave her goosebumps on her spine. She's still in her doodling position. Head down concentrated on her notebook as she examined her surroundings by ear. Everything's is moving slow. But a footstep caught her attention. It's moving completely normal and she's hearing the steps like it's just beside her. The steps is coming from her right side probably 10 feet away from her and while everything is almost frozen, the man wearing uniform is gliding normally. She lifted her head slowly looking at her right side. Damn it. He's an Eruos. She swallowed hard and quickly think of a way to get Kyung Mi out in the place. But she doesn't want to cause a commotion on that hall. So Camila went back on her doodling and pretend she's not aware by his presence. She peeked behind her notebook. Damn he's a professor. And all of a sudden the man is standing in front of her. Everything went natural.
"Are you a student here?" The low and husky voice gave her chills. Shit. Camila cleared her throat and took down the notebook from her face and stood up, "How about you? Are you a professor here?". The man still standing with racks of papers on his left hand while the other right inside his pocket. The eruos is standing six foot high with a slicked and brushed up hair. He's wearing the usual university uniform. Camila can feel his chakra in every inch of her body. They are standing too close it's causing a static energy between them. Camila standing face to face with the eruo. The eruo smirked "A very rare situation we have here, overseer".
"I'm certain this is not a coincidence" Camila answered. Confident. I can handle him. I always can.
"I'm certain as well" The eruo answered back with his evil smile. Camila looked disgusted that she's so eager to finish him now but the risk is high that they'll be exposed.
"You're in a wrong place" Camila said.
"But in a right time?" The eruo raised a brow.
Fuck you. Back off or else I'll finish you.
If you finish me off, the exposure will be much worst than killing your charge.
Get off my charge. I'll kill you.
If you can.
They are communicating on their minds. Somehow the connection between an eruo and overseer are getting stronger when nearer. Negative and positive energy at once. Camila stepped back ready to aim. She's ready to finish him off. It's now or never. Her charge, Joselin is just a couple of doors away from them. If she let this pass, next time can be worse and she's fucking determine to end this now.
"Professor Kang?" A student interrupted. Camila looked at the student, surprised and aiming like an archer to the professor.
"Who are you miss?" the student asked Camila. The student looking at Camila like she saw something weird and crazy. Camila smiled and said "Ahe..I'm..I'm just showing your professor how to aim properly. Hehe. He's once a national team in archery, right? hehe right?" Sweat appeared on her forehead as she elbowed the eruo forcing him to answer back. The eruo ignored the both of them and walked his way to Kyung Mi's classroom. Oh no! Oh no! He's heading to Joselin. Shit! .