Seventeen
The next day, Dae Hyun decided to talk things out with Jin Ae. The soccer game made him so. He realized so many things when he played with In Jung that urged him to talk to her. He is more determine to start over but not certain if Jin Ae is in the same page as him.
Dae Hyun
I pulled the drawer and take out my favorite perfume. I sprayed onto my wrist and at the back of my ears. There's nothing special today. Yeah, I mean I'm just gonna talk to Jin Ae like casual and stuff. We're just gonna talk, right? No big deal. I take a deep breath and close my eyes. Yeah Dae Hyun who are you convincing? I open my eyes as I put the cuff-links at the end of my sleeves. I am wearing a fleur de lis patterned long sleeves and I topped it with a black cotton coat that has white linings over the collars that extends through my chest. I decided to look presentable and tried to be a little seductive. Maybe this could work though but I'm not sure if she likes this style. I'm like a virgin teenager going out on his first date that wasn't sure if the thing he wears will make a hot or not. When did I start being conscious about myself? This sucks but I don't care. I need to get her back. Not like that I had her before but it's obvious that we started kinda rough and we, well, I took everything in backwards starting with the marriage. What kind of man does that? I'm a loser. Out of all the women I dated, this is the first time I mind about what am I wearing. Damn.
I picked my phone resting on the side table beside my bed and check if Jin Ae's mother has texted the go signal. I asked her to help me out on meeting Jin Ae without freaking her out and run away, Again. I need her to be calm so we can talk things accordingly. Luckily, her mother is on my side. Though, she kinda freaked out when I told her I called off our marriage but I calmed her down saying I will fix this and that I really like her daughter. I can totally hear her jumping when I said that through the phone last night while driving home from my soccer game with In Jung. I know it's childish and off the track to ask help from the mother of the woman I will marry but it's all I can think of that can work. Jin Ae is a very hard woman. She's hard as a steel. Well judging from the way she punched my father, I think that explains it all. That's what I like about her. She's a strong woman and I know she's beautiful inside and out. She's just blocking it so no one can notice. Unfortunately for her, I can see all of it, right through her. And her bastard ex obviously didn't see any of it and somehow I'm thankful she's not with him anymore. I can't imagine her with a man who doesn't even appreciate a single thing from her. I don't know what I would do if I meet that man. I won't kill him. Nah, that would only make the revenge process faster. I want him to suffer to the point he's kissing my ass and begging to end his useless life.
A message arrived right after I checked my phone. Her mother finally informed me about our plan.
Jin Ae Omma: Meet her to my coffee branch in Myeongdong. She'll be there at 10am. I told her I need some checking over my documents so she should drop by. Goodluck my boy. Keep me posted. Cheers.
I thanked her and look over myself from the mirror for the nth time. I'm nervous as a wrecking train but this should work. It should really really work. I will tell her everything. No hold bars.
I hop in my car and started to ignition. I pause for a while. I think I'm praying. I never pray. This is the first time. There are lots of first time when I met her.
When I arrived at the coffee shop, it's still empty except for the few staffs who are getting ready for the day. I looked around and decided to sit on the couch upstairs. I looked at my watch and see I am 20 minutes late. Another first time. I was never this late. I tapped my watch and stand up going to the counter to order coffee. I ordered white chocolate mocha. I made it extra large to buy sometime while waiting for her. I went back at the couch looking again at the time. This waiting is killing me. I rested my back on the couch and sit up straight again. Did I tell you I was nervous? Damn it. My palms are beginning to sweat and I can feel the coldness all over my body. It's like I can sense she's already coming. I rested my arm on my lap and intertwined my two hands. I need to relax. Relax Dae Hyun. Relax.
Jin Ae
As I stepped from my car, I spotted a familiar car across mine. I never really knew what his car is and even the plate number so it can't be possible this is his car. I bit my lower lip and relaxed my shoulders. I walked my way to the coffee shop my mom is managing. She woke me up early in the morning telling me she needs my help on analyzing our annual income. She never have asked me about those things before but I think since my mom is getting older, she might need a tiny bit of my help from now on. It's understandable. As I walk entering the shop, the crews immediately recognized me. They all bowed when I passed their way. I smiled back. I look around and look for my mom but no sign of her. I asked one of the crew where my mom is and he said she's at the second floor. I nodded and thanked him. I start to take the stairs and when I was about to reach the floor, I looked to my left and I just saw the most beautiful creature ever created in my lifetime sitting at the couch.
The next day, Dae Hyun decided to talk things out with Jin Ae. The soccer game made him so. He realized so many things when he played with In Jung that urged him to talk to her. He is more determine to start over but not certain if Jin Ae is in the same page as him.
Dae Hyun
I pulled the drawer and take out my favorite perfume. I sprayed onto my wrist and at the back of my ears. There's nothing special today. Yeah, I mean I'm just gonna talk to Jin Ae like casual and stuff. We're just gonna talk, right? No big deal. I take a deep breath and close my eyes. Yeah Dae Hyun who are you convincing? I open my eyes as I put the cuff-links at the end of my sleeves. I am wearing a fleur de lis patterned long sleeves and I topped it with a black cotton coat that has white linings over the collars that extends through my chest. I decided to look presentable and tried to be a little seductive. Maybe this could work though but I'm not sure if she likes this style. I'm like a virgin teenager going out on his first date that wasn't sure if the thing he wears will make a hot or not. When did I start being conscious about myself? This sucks but I don't care. I need to get her back. Not like that I had her before but it's obvious that we started kinda rough and we, well, I took everything in backwards starting with the marriage. What kind of man does that? I'm a loser. Out of all the women I dated, this is the first time I mind about what am I wearing. Damn.
I picked my phone resting on the side table beside my bed and check if Jin Ae's mother has texted the go signal. I asked her to help me out on meeting Jin Ae without freaking her out and run away, Again. I need her to be calm so we can talk things accordingly. Luckily, her mother is on my side. Though, she kinda freaked out when I told her I called off our marriage but I calmed her down saying I will fix this and that I really like her daughter. I can totally hear her jumping when I said that through the phone last night while driving home from my soccer game with In Jung. I know it's childish and off the track to ask help from the mother of the woman I will marry but it's all I can think of that can work. Jin Ae is a very hard woman. She's hard as a steel. Well judging from the way she punched my father, I think that explains it all. That's what I like about her. She's a strong woman and I know she's beautiful inside and out. She's just blocking it so no one can notice. Unfortunately for her, I can see all of it, right through her. And her bastard ex obviously didn't see any of it and somehow I'm thankful she's not with him anymore. I can't imagine her with a man who doesn't even appreciate a single thing from her. I don't know what I would do if I meet that man. I won't kill him. Nah, that would only make the revenge process faster. I want him to suffer to the point he's kissing my ass and begging to end his useless life.
A message arrived right after I checked my phone. Her mother finally informed me about our plan.
Jin Ae Omma: Meet her to my coffee branch in Myeongdong. She'll be there at 10am. I told her I need some checking over my documents so she should drop by. Goodluck my boy. Keep me posted. Cheers.
I thanked her and look over myself from the mirror for the nth time. I'm nervous as a wrecking train but this should work. It should really really work. I will tell her everything. No hold bars.
I hop in my car and started to ignition. I pause for a while. I think I'm praying. I never pray. This is the first time. There are lots of first time when I met her.
When I arrived at the coffee shop, it's still empty except for the few staffs who are getting ready for the day. I looked around and decided to sit on the couch upstairs. I looked at my watch and see I am 20 minutes late. Another first time. I was never this late. I tapped my watch and stand up going to the counter to order coffee. I ordered white chocolate mocha. I made it extra large to buy sometime while waiting for her. I went back at the couch looking again at the time. This waiting is killing me. I rested my back on the couch and sit up straight again. Did I tell you I was nervous? Damn it. My palms are beginning to sweat and I can feel the coldness all over my body. It's like I can sense she's already coming. I rested my arm on my lap and intertwined my two hands. I need to relax. Relax Dae Hyun. Relax.
Jin Ae
As I stepped from my car, I spotted a familiar car across mine. I never really knew what his car is and even the plate number so it can't be possible this is his car. I bit my lower lip and relaxed my shoulders. I walked my way to the coffee shop my mom is managing. She woke me up early in the morning telling me she needs my help on analyzing our annual income. She never have asked me about those things before but I think since my mom is getting older, she might need a tiny bit of my help from now on. It's understandable. As I walk entering the shop, the crews immediately recognized me. They all bowed when I passed their way. I smiled back. I look around and look for my mom but no sign of her. I asked one of the crew where my mom is and he said she's at the second floor. I nodded and thanked him. I start to take the stairs and when I was about to reach the floor, I looked to my left and I just saw the most beautiful creature ever created in my lifetime sitting at the couch.
I took one step downward to hide myself and peek at him, cherishing the moment. The view is just perfect. He's looking on his right side. What is he doing? Thinking? But god, that side profile makes my knees weak. My heart is literally pounding to the highest level. What should I do? Go there and pretend I didn't notice him and was like Oh Dae Hyun you're here too? or should I just go back and go straight to my branch? Yes that would be my emergency plan. I turned around facing the stairs down and close my eyes. I can do this. Go downstairs and pretend you didn't see him at all. Okay. Consider it done 'coz as soon as I opened my eyes I was already taking my last step going down. I feel a little dizzy when I opened my eyes probably because I went down without looking at the steps. That makes us dizzy right? But when I was about to hold the stair handle to catch my balance, a strong grip grabbed my wrist and drag me outside. Okay that didn't help with my dizziness. I tried to stop but my 5 inches heels didn't do me any good, so yeah I was dragged. When I saw the back who is grabbing me, it's the same person I saw upstairs. He found me. My heart started racing once again but now it's stronger. I can totally feel I'm throbbing inside. We stop in front of our cars at the parking lot. We are facing each other. I was panting and couldn't find the words to protest. He put his hand on his waist and look around. He's also panting. I noticed his chest finally found the normal rhythm and that's the start of the conversation.
"You're not supposed to go!" He said shaking his head. I can see that he's irritated but not mad.
I didn't answer. I don't know what to say.
"I want to talk to you" he said. Still hands on his waist lifting up his coat.
"We have nothing to talk about" I shook my head. I turn my back but just when I thought I got my way out from him, he grabbed me from my shoulders and spin me around so I can face him and the next thing I know, he's kissing me. The kiss is soft and innocent. Both of his hands is cupping my face like it's the only thing exists to him right now. I couldn't move. I freeze. I want this but, no. I don't want this. I'm hungry for this but I can't move. It's overwhelming. Dae Hyun is kissing me. Am I dreaming? Please don't wake me up. I want to feel those broad shoulders of his and answer back his kiss. My body started to shake, finally. I can feel I'm still alive. He pulled my face from his face and look into my eyes. His eyes is like saying something. He's communicating with me through his eyes. I just can't read it.
"Please, let me start this again with you. Give me a chance" the moment he said that, it sent a shiver right through my spine. The way he looks to my eyes is like an xray vision and he's seeing my soul. His voice is the sweetest. I can listen to it all day without complaining.
"I...I.." He put his point finger on my lips to stop what I am going to say.
"You don't have to answer now, Jin Ae. Think about it. I will wait." He said and I nod. And I can't believe I agreed. He made me agree just by one kiss. One kiss! Wow. Way to go Yoon Jin Ae. Nice job!
When he finally let go of my face which by the way is the reddest thing on earth now. Yes, I'm blushing like hell! He gave me a smile, a smile like an appreciation. The smile, another knee-weaker. I hate it when he does that. Oh, whatever. I took a deep breath to gain my consciousness and to recall what had just happened. I look around and I saw him already getting in his car. He's leaving. Already? That soon?
Meanwhile...
Kyung Mi became restless since the day Jin Ae called her. At times, Camila caught her as if she was day dreaming. The truth is, she's thinking what went wrong with their plan from their last lifetime. There's no way this isn't working on her. Somehow she's happy that her twin is all safe for now. But she can't just sit there and relax knowing the eruos are on the look for them. Kyung Mi often stops on the corner and think of a plan they will probably execute on their next lives. She want to make sure Camila won't find them on that lifetime. Camila is such an Eruo-magnet. She often think this way about Camila but honestly, she's not 100% sure about this. The waiting for her twin's birthday is killing her. She can't wait to know if their plan had worked somehow and if their theory is correct. No Camila, No Eruos equals to Normal Life. Now worst case scenario, if their theory were all wrong, they could just start all over again, be born in another lifetime and accept the fact that they are stuck forever or arrange another plan. She sometimes wonder if all of these has an end, thinking one day she we will be born again and all the memories from her past lives are gone. That's gonna be her greatest wish. She can't wait to die again and be born hoping her wish to happen. New life, start. New peaceful life.
The new apartment in Eungamil-dong, Kyung Mi and Camila found is not bad at all. Camila managed to convince the landlady to give them the lowest rate. Kyung Mi pretended she doesn't know Camila did on that part but in her mind, she can see her eyes popping out from rolling. Oh god when will she stop bragging about that convincing power of hers?. Their new place is an attic type located at the very top of a 3 storey apartment. Their place is the cheapest but unlike the apartments below them, it's incomparable. The room will only fit two persons. More than that, then the other might be sleeping against the wall, standing.
The three of them, Kyung Mi, Camila and Joo Hyun are all busy transferring boxes from the truck their rented for moving to their new apartment. As Joo Hyun and Kyung Mi are going upstairs to their apartment carrying both boxes, Joo Hyun asked her, "Are you really gonna quit school?". That question caught Kyung Mi off guard as she doesn't know what to answer. She didn't see the eruo who attacked them but the look on Camila's face from that day is as clear as the sun. And it worries her. Sure thing, Camila is sometimes annoying but she's still a friend.
"You're not supposed to go!" He said shaking his head. I can see that he's irritated but not mad.
I didn't answer. I don't know what to say.
"I want to talk to you" he said. Still hands on his waist lifting up his coat.
"We have nothing to talk about" I shook my head. I turn my back but just when I thought I got my way out from him, he grabbed me from my shoulders and spin me around so I can face him and the next thing I know, he's kissing me. The kiss is soft and innocent. Both of his hands is cupping my face like it's the only thing exists to him right now. I couldn't move. I freeze. I want this but, no. I don't want this. I'm hungry for this but I can't move. It's overwhelming. Dae Hyun is kissing me. Am I dreaming? Please don't wake me up. I want to feel those broad shoulders of his and answer back his kiss. My body started to shake, finally. I can feel I'm still alive. He pulled my face from his face and look into my eyes. His eyes is like saying something. He's communicating with me through his eyes. I just can't read it.
"Please, let me start this again with you. Give me a chance" the moment he said that, it sent a shiver right through my spine. The way he looks to my eyes is like an xray vision and he's seeing my soul. His voice is the sweetest. I can listen to it all day without complaining.
"I...I.." He put his point finger on my lips to stop what I am going to say.
"You don't have to answer now, Jin Ae. Think about it. I will wait." He said and I nod. And I can't believe I agreed. He made me agree just by one kiss. One kiss! Wow. Way to go Yoon Jin Ae. Nice job!
When he finally let go of my face which by the way is the reddest thing on earth now. Yes, I'm blushing like hell! He gave me a smile, a smile like an appreciation. The smile, another knee-weaker. I hate it when he does that. Oh, whatever. I took a deep breath to gain my consciousness and to recall what had just happened. I look around and I saw him already getting in his car. He's leaving. Already? That soon?
Meanwhile...
Kyung Mi became restless since the day Jin Ae called her. At times, Camila caught her as if she was day dreaming. The truth is, she's thinking what went wrong with their plan from their last lifetime. There's no way this isn't working on her. Somehow she's happy that her twin is all safe for now. But she can't just sit there and relax knowing the eruos are on the look for them. Kyung Mi often stops on the corner and think of a plan they will probably execute on their next lives. She want to make sure Camila won't find them on that lifetime. Camila is such an Eruo-magnet. She often think this way about Camila but honestly, she's not 100% sure about this. The waiting for her twin's birthday is killing her. She can't wait to know if their plan had worked somehow and if their theory is correct. No Camila, No Eruos equals to Normal Life. Now worst case scenario, if their theory were all wrong, they could just start all over again, be born in another lifetime and accept the fact that they are stuck forever or arrange another plan. She sometimes wonder if all of these has an end, thinking one day she we will be born again and all the memories from her past lives are gone. That's gonna be her greatest wish. She can't wait to die again and be born hoping her wish to happen. New life, start. New peaceful life.
The new apartment in Eungamil-dong, Kyung Mi and Camila found is not bad at all. Camila managed to convince the landlady to give them the lowest rate. Kyung Mi pretended she doesn't know Camila did on that part but in her mind, she can see her eyes popping out from rolling. Oh god when will she stop bragging about that convincing power of hers?. Their new place is an attic type located at the very top of a 3 storey apartment. Their place is the cheapest but unlike the apartments below them, it's incomparable. The room will only fit two persons. More than that, then the other might be sleeping against the wall, standing.
The three of them, Kyung Mi, Camila and Joo Hyun are all busy transferring boxes from the truck their rented for moving to their new apartment. As Joo Hyun and Kyung Mi are going upstairs to their apartment carrying both boxes, Joo Hyun asked her, "Are you really gonna quit school?". That question caught Kyung Mi off guard as she doesn't know what to answer. She didn't see the eruo who attacked them but the look on Camila's face from that day is as clear as the sun. And it worries her. Sure thing, Camila is sometimes annoying but she's still a friend.