Eight
The feel of cold shower calms Jin Ae down. She can't think right now. Too many things on her head and the cold water touching her face makes her forget. The smell of olive extract as her shower gel adds up the calming effect. As she finished showering, she felt hunger. She took the towel to dry and cover her up and went straight to the kitchen to grab something to eat before she go to check their coffee branches. She decided to go to work today instead of attending the car show. As she walk to the kitchen with only towel covering her body, she passed through the table and open the refrigerator. Jin Ae wants something sweet but light. But something caught her attention. She saw something on her peripheral vision lying on her dining table. Jin Ae grabbed the box of milk and drink it while walking slowly going to the table.
Red roses.
She bit her lip upon seeing the red long stem. She picked it up and smelled it. She wanted to scream her heart out but her inner self stopped her. It's just a flower she thought. Jin Ae took a deep breath and ran from her kitchen to her room with the roses in her hand.
Jin Ae changed her mind. She's now attending the car show. She want to know something. Something she's been eager to know right from the day Dae Hyun announced the engagement. But she won't let herself give in that easy. Jin Ae planned to attend the show with a twist. She looked for something she can wear from her closet. Something that will make him drool.
It's payback time. She wants to show Dae Hyun what kind of girl he's messing up with. She'll make sure he'll regret on seducing her. Jin Ae can feel that all what Dae Hyun did is a part of his plan on making her suffer by seducing every piece of femininity. She's too wise for that. But despite knowing his seducing plan, Jin Ae still thinks that there's something else.
I will know this time.
Dae Hyun first arrived at the car show. He's wearing a white cotton long sleeves rolled into 3/4 tacked in with black slacks and bright blue shoes. His attire emphasized his long limbs added up by a silver watch on his left and silver bracelet on his right. His hair worn down making him look like fresh from the shower. He arrived dateless but the girls at the show didn't care much as long as he's at their sight. He's an eye candy and it's obvious.
"Good evening Mr. Lee" the organizer of the show welcomed him.
"Good evening Mr. Kang" Dae Hyun bowed.
"No, no no need" Mr. Kang said while stopping Dae Hyun from bowing at him.
"It's always been a pleasure to have you here Mr. Lee. Alone?" Mr. Kang asked.
Dae Hyun think twice whether to answer yes or no. He's also thinking of the rose he left for Jin Ae earlier. The only weapon he has in this war with Jin Ae. He's hoping his weapon works on her. Luckily, his friend butts in.
"Dae Hyun my boy! You arrived!" In Jung said and hugged Dae Hyun. Han In Jung is Dae Hyun's childhood friend who owns a car factory.
"Get me out of here" Dae Hyun whispered while In Jung hugged him. In Jung immediately got what he meant.
"Let me introduce you to my girlfriend. Sir would you excuse us?" In Jung said.
"Oh yes. Of course go ahead" Mr. Kang said while toasting his win in mid air.
Dae Hyun and In Jung walked a couple of steps away from Mr. Kang. "What's up? Something wrong with Mr. Kang?" In Jung asked as they reached a high table luckily still empty. The show is beginning to get crowded as it's about to start.
"The old man kept asking who my date is" Dae Hyun answered annoyed while taking a glass of wine from the waiter who strolls around.
"Which reminds me. Who's the lucky girl?" In Jung asked as he's also aware about his engagement.
"She'll be here" Dae Hyun, confident.
"You know, I'm quite interested what made you want to marry this girl. I mean, you've dated hundreds of girls and they didn't make it as your wife" In Jung teased him.
"Ha Ha! Shut up!" Dae Hyun answered. He doesn't know himself what made him decide to marry her. All he knows is that he needs someone to take his place to make up for his dad but judging from the situation, it looks like that the reason no longer applies. He's also about to find that out.
While Dae Hyun and In Jung are chatting, a sight caught by In Jung grabbed Dae Hyun's attention. In Jung was standing his back at the red carpet where everyone should pass before entering the reception area. Dae Hyun standing in front of him making the red carpet blocked by In Jung's stance. In Jung randomly looked back and he saw Jin Ae walking down the red carpet. In Jung stared at her making Dae Hyun noticed him. "What? Who's that?" Dae Hyun asked, he leaned on his side to make way for him to see who's In Jung is staring at. Dae Hyun saw Jin Ae and by the sight of her, he frowned. Jin Ae wearing a black long sleeves and and electric silver short shorts. The shorts caught his attention. He walked immediately passed In Jung to Jin Ae.
What the hell is she wearing?! Dae Hyun annoyed. He quickly walked going to Jin Ae but the photographers blocked his way making him to halt. He waited for the photo op to finish before he rushed towards Jin Ae. He caught her arm and whispered "Hey stranger". Dae Hyun kept his anger low worried people might notice them. Jin Ae leaned back to answer "What's up with the arm?" she answered faking a smile. Jin Ae was pacing through the red carpet to meet up with the elites when Dae Hyun approached her. Dae Hyun didn't released her arm as they walk pass by the photographers. "What's up with the attire? Lost a bet with your stylist?" Dae Hyun joked sarcastically. Jin Ae pulled her arm to release from Dae Hyun, still faking her smile while giving her greetings. In Jung suddenly approached them "Dae Hyun-ah. Is she the girl you were talking about?", "Ah.. yes. She's Jin Ae of YJ Brewery" Dae Hyun answered. They stopped upon In Jung's approach. Jin Ae just smiled awkwardly. In Jung invited them to his table, "I have a spot over there, why don't you join us?" Great idea In Jung! Dae Hyun thought. Jin Ae didn't had the choice to decline the offer as Dae Hyun didn't wait for her answer and immediately held her hand the way he held hers at the event earlier. He lead the way while holding her hand. As they reached the table, "Stay with me" Dae Hyun whispered to Jin Ae. "Don't make me run away from you" Jin Ae whispered back. "Oh by the way, I'm Han In Jung. Dae Hyun's best friend which he actually forgot to introduce" In Jung reached Jin Ae for a handshake. Before Jin Ae reached to shake hands with In Jung, Dae Hyun blocked it and said to Jin Ae "Can we talk?", "About what?" Jin Ae answered. But Dae Hyun didn't answered back. He pulled her and walked going to a quiet place at the back of the stage where the new released cars will be introduced. He dragged her because of annoyance.
"Are you crazy?" Dae Hyun said.
"What?!" Jin Ae was shocked.
"Aren't you aware about this event? Why are you wearing that?" Dae Hyun said while pointing down at her shorts.
"What's wrong with it?" Jin Ae asked as she also looked down of what she's wearing.
"It's too short! Guys here wants to eat you alive. Can't you see!?" Dae Hyun said almost shouting.
Bingo! Jin Ae said to herself while talking to him. Confirmed! But the thought of it gave her chills. She couldn't think of an answer right away. Her mind is full of fireworks upon confirming her hunch. He likes me Jin Ae confirmed to herself.
"Why do you care?" Jin Ae fought back. Her answer caught Dae Hyun off guard, "Yeah why do I even care?" but he answered "We're engaged, remember? What will people think about my girlfriend who doesn't even know how to dress properly" he said.
Keep your poise and leave, Jin Ae!
"I'm sorry if my dress doesn't fancy you, now if you will excuse me, I still have tons of people to talk to" Jin Ae left Dae Hyun and went straight through the crowd. Dae Hyun pissed but he can't do anything. He wanted to guard her but he just can't and it seems she doesn't want to either.
Jin Ae walked away from Dae Hyun, shaking but happy. She confirmed that Dae Hyun likes her. The thought of Dae Hyun liking her made her cheerful all throughout the night. She drinks to celebrate as she got well along the people around her. She danced and partied all night.
Meanwhile.
"What's wrong?" Kyung Mi asked Camila, worried. Camila put her hands on her head showing frustration and fear. "You shouldn't be this way Joselin. Your new life now, it's not supposed to be this way. I can't think of a way that made you like this" Camila said. "What's wrong with me, then?" Kyung Mi asked her. Camila looked her into her eyes.
"A lot" Camila answered. "Then tell me" Kyung Mi said, "All of it". Camila didn't answer but Kyung Mi went on with her questions.
"How are you so sure that I am the Joselin you are talking about? As what you've said, I'm not supposed to be this way. Maybe you got the wrong person." she explained.
"If I'm wrong, then so are the eruos who almost got you today" Camila answered, "And besides I know your soul too well. I've been your overseer for about 100 years!" she added. "100 years? You counted it?", "No actually, just an estimate" Camila said.
Kyung Mi suddenly had an urge to ask so many things about her past life.
"Is Joselin my past life's name?" Kyung Mi asked.
"No. That's your very first name. You're from Bolivia"
"And you said I have a twin sister, right? What's her name again?"
"Josefin"
"So what do you think happened? Why we got separated in this lifetime?
"I honestly don't know Joselin"
"Do you know where she is now?"
Camila shook her head as an answer.
"How did you find me, then?"
"I don't know either. Korea is just a random country. I sensed chakras here and so I went" Camila answered.
"How long are you here?" Kyung Mi asked.
"About a month. I was in Chile last month. I thought I'd find you there"
"What made you think I was there?"
"Look Joselin, I'm an overseer. I can sense all kind of chakras around me. But since I lost track of you, I went to all the chakras I sensed I thought were yours and your twin's." "I got lucky this time" she added.
"Maybe it was destined to be this way" Kyung Mi said, "Maybe there's a reason why you lost us" she added.
"Yeah. The elders thought so too" Camila answered, "But I'm sure there's a reason too why I found you".
The feel of cold shower calms Jin Ae down. She can't think right now. Too many things on her head and the cold water touching her face makes her forget. The smell of olive extract as her shower gel adds up the calming effect. As she finished showering, she felt hunger. She took the towel to dry and cover her up and went straight to the kitchen to grab something to eat before she go to check their coffee branches. She decided to go to work today instead of attending the car show. As she walk to the kitchen with only towel covering her body, she passed through the table and open the refrigerator. Jin Ae wants something sweet but light. But something caught her attention. She saw something on her peripheral vision lying on her dining table. Jin Ae grabbed the box of milk and drink it while walking slowly going to the table.
Red roses.
She bit her lip upon seeing the red long stem. She picked it up and smelled it. She wanted to scream her heart out but her inner self stopped her. It's just a flower she thought. Jin Ae took a deep breath and ran from her kitchen to her room with the roses in her hand.
Jin Ae changed her mind. She's now attending the car show. She want to know something. Something she's been eager to know right from the day Dae Hyun announced the engagement. But she won't let herself give in that easy. Jin Ae planned to attend the show with a twist. She looked for something she can wear from her closet. Something that will make him drool.
It's payback time. She wants to show Dae Hyun what kind of girl he's messing up with. She'll make sure he'll regret on seducing her. Jin Ae can feel that all what Dae Hyun did is a part of his plan on making her suffer by seducing every piece of femininity. She's too wise for that. But despite knowing his seducing plan, Jin Ae still thinks that there's something else.
I will know this time.
Dae Hyun first arrived at the car show. He's wearing a white cotton long sleeves rolled into 3/4 tacked in with black slacks and bright blue shoes. His attire emphasized his long limbs added up by a silver watch on his left and silver bracelet on his right. His hair worn down making him look like fresh from the shower. He arrived dateless but the girls at the show didn't care much as long as he's at their sight. He's an eye candy and it's obvious.
"Good evening Mr. Lee" the organizer of the show welcomed him.
"Good evening Mr. Kang" Dae Hyun bowed.
"No, no no need" Mr. Kang said while stopping Dae Hyun from bowing at him.
"It's always been a pleasure to have you here Mr. Lee. Alone?" Mr. Kang asked.
Dae Hyun think twice whether to answer yes or no. He's also thinking of the rose he left for Jin Ae earlier. The only weapon he has in this war with Jin Ae. He's hoping his weapon works on her. Luckily, his friend butts in.
"Dae Hyun my boy! You arrived!" In Jung said and hugged Dae Hyun. Han In Jung is Dae Hyun's childhood friend who owns a car factory.
"Get me out of here" Dae Hyun whispered while In Jung hugged him. In Jung immediately got what he meant.
"Let me introduce you to my girlfriend. Sir would you excuse us?" In Jung said.
"Oh yes. Of course go ahead" Mr. Kang said while toasting his win in mid air.
Dae Hyun and In Jung walked a couple of steps away from Mr. Kang. "What's up? Something wrong with Mr. Kang?" In Jung asked as they reached a high table luckily still empty. The show is beginning to get crowded as it's about to start.
"The old man kept asking who my date is" Dae Hyun answered annoyed while taking a glass of wine from the waiter who strolls around.
"Which reminds me. Who's the lucky girl?" In Jung asked as he's also aware about his engagement.
"She'll be here" Dae Hyun, confident.
"You know, I'm quite interested what made you want to marry this girl. I mean, you've dated hundreds of girls and they didn't make it as your wife" In Jung teased him.
"Ha Ha! Shut up!" Dae Hyun answered. He doesn't know himself what made him decide to marry her. All he knows is that he needs someone to take his place to make up for his dad but judging from the situation, it looks like that the reason no longer applies. He's also about to find that out.
While Dae Hyun and In Jung are chatting, a sight caught by In Jung grabbed Dae Hyun's attention. In Jung was standing his back at the red carpet where everyone should pass before entering the reception area. Dae Hyun standing in front of him making the red carpet blocked by In Jung's stance. In Jung randomly looked back and he saw Jin Ae walking down the red carpet. In Jung stared at her making Dae Hyun noticed him. "What? Who's that?" Dae Hyun asked, he leaned on his side to make way for him to see who's In Jung is staring at. Dae Hyun saw Jin Ae and by the sight of her, he frowned. Jin Ae wearing a black long sleeves and and electric silver short shorts. The shorts caught his attention. He walked immediately passed In Jung to Jin Ae.
What the hell is she wearing?! Dae Hyun annoyed. He quickly walked going to Jin Ae but the photographers blocked his way making him to halt. He waited for the photo op to finish before he rushed towards Jin Ae. He caught her arm and whispered "Hey stranger". Dae Hyun kept his anger low worried people might notice them. Jin Ae leaned back to answer "What's up with the arm?" she answered faking a smile. Jin Ae was pacing through the red carpet to meet up with the elites when Dae Hyun approached her. Dae Hyun didn't released her arm as they walk pass by the photographers. "What's up with the attire? Lost a bet with your stylist?" Dae Hyun joked sarcastically. Jin Ae pulled her arm to release from Dae Hyun, still faking her smile while giving her greetings. In Jung suddenly approached them "Dae Hyun-ah. Is she the girl you were talking about?", "Ah.. yes. She's Jin Ae of YJ Brewery" Dae Hyun answered. They stopped upon In Jung's approach. Jin Ae just smiled awkwardly. In Jung invited them to his table, "I have a spot over there, why don't you join us?" Great idea In Jung! Dae Hyun thought. Jin Ae didn't had the choice to decline the offer as Dae Hyun didn't wait for her answer and immediately held her hand the way he held hers at the event earlier. He lead the way while holding her hand. As they reached the table, "Stay with me" Dae Hyun whispered to Jin Ae. "Don't make me run away from you" Jin Ae whispered back. "Oh by the way, I'm Han In Jung. Dae Hyun's best friend which he actually forgot to introduce" In Jung reached Jin Ae for a handshake. Before Jin Ae reached to shake hands with In Jung, Dae Hyun blocked it and said to Jin Ae "Can we talk?", "About what?" Jin Ae answered. But Dae Hyun didn't answered back. He pulled her and walked going to a quiet place at the back of the stage where the new released cars will be introduced. He dragged her because of annoyance.
"Are you crazy?" Dae Hyun said.
"What?!" Jin Ae was shocked.
"Aren't you aware about this event? Why are you wearing that?" Dae Hyun said while pointing down at her shorts.
"What's wrong with it?" Jin Ae asked as she also looked down of what she's wearing.
"It's too short! Guys here wants to eat you alive. Can't you see!?" Dae Hyun said almost shouting.
Bingo! Jin Ae said to herself while talking to him. Confirmed! But the thought of it gave her chills. She couldn't think of an answer right away. Her mind is full of fireworks upon confirming her hunch. He likes me Jin Ae confirmed to herself.
"Why do you care?" Jin Ae fought back. Her answer caught Dae Hyun off guard, "Yeah why do I even care?" but he answered "We're engaged, remember? What will people think about my girlfriend who doesn't even know how to dress properly" he said.
Keep your poise and leave, Jin Ae!
"I'm sorry if my dress doesn't fancy you, now if you will excuse me, I still have tons of people to talk to" Jin Ae left Dae Hyun and went straight through the crowd. Dae Hyun pissed but he can't do anything. He wanted to guard her but he just can't and it seems she doesn't want to either.
Jin Ae walked away from Dae Hyun, shaking but happy. She confirmed that Dae Hyun likes her. The thought of Dae Hyun liking her made her cheerful all throughout the night. She drinks to celebrate as she got well along the people around her. She danced and partied all night.
Meanwhile.
"What's wrong?" Kyung Mi asked Camila, worried. Camila put her hands on her head showing frustration and fear. "You shouldn't be this way Joselin. Your new life now, it's not supposed to be this way. I can't think of a way that made you like this" Camila said. "What's wrong with me, then?" Kyung Mi asked her. Camila looked her into her eyes.
"A lot" Camila answered. "Then tell me" Kyung Mi said, "All of it". Camila didn't answer but Kyung Mi went on with her questions.
"How are you so sure that I am the Joselin you are talking about? As what you've said, I'm not supposed to be this way. Maybe you got the wrong person." she explained.
"If I'm wrong, then so are the eruos who almost got you today" Camila answered, "And besides I know your soul too well. I've been your overseer for about 100 years!" she added. "100 years? You counted it?", "No actually, just an estimate" Camila said.
Kyung Mi suddenly had an urge to ask so many things about her past life.
"Is Joselin my past life's name?" Kyung Mi asked.
"No. That's your very first name. You're from Bolivia"
"And you said I have a twin sister, right? What's her name again?"
"Josefin"
"So what do you think happened? Why we got separated in this lifetime?
"I honestly don't know Joselin"
"Do you know where she is now?"
Camila shook her head as an answer.
"How did you find me, then?"
"I don't know either. Korea is just a random country. I sensed chakras here and so I went" Camila answered.
"How long are you here?" Kyung Mi asked.
"About a month. I was in Chile last month. I thought I'd find you there"
"What made you think I was there?"
"Look Joselin, I'm an overseer. I can sense all kind of chakras around me. But since I lost track of you, I went to all the chakras I sensed I thought were yours and your twin's." "I got lucky this time" she added.
"Maybe it was destined to be this way" Kyung Mi said, "Maybe there's a reason why you lost us" she added.
"Yeah. The elders thought so too" Camila answered, "But I'm sure there's a reason too why I found you".