Chapter 7
When Yoona was already far…
“So where do you want to go, Sooyoung?” Heesica asked excitedly.
“Well anywhere is fine, so you decide.” I answered.
“I wouldn’t want to bring you in some place that you don’t like. So I think you should be the one to decide where to go and it would also relief me because inviting you is already a bother.” She said.
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So I thought if this is a celebration then we should go to a place where we can find nice foods. I know this place where they have these nice foods and it’s not far so we can just walk” then I thought. “But if you want to, we can ride a taxi.”
“Walk is nice” she smiled.
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I thought she would choose to ride rather than to walk. I mean she’s a celebrity after all. Kaja~”
As I lead the way she took my hand. I was shocked then I looked at her but she doesn’t seem to care. She was just smiling like a child going to the park. Because of her smile, I tend to smile too & it didn’t feel awkward holding her hand. It feels like we were really close as if we have known each other for a long time.She suddenly said “We haven’t introduced ourselves properly.”
“Oh…” I let go of her hand that gave her a shocked. “Annyeonghaseyo, chonun Sooyoung imnida. Nice to meet you” then I bowed.
She smiled then did her introductions “Annyeonghaseyo, chonun Heesica imnida.” Bows. “You wanna know something?” she whispered like she was going to tell a secret.
“What is it?” I asked curiously.
“This would be the first time that I’ll be hanging out with a friend.” She paused then. “That’s the reason why am I so happy right now” smiles.
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First time? Hanging out? With… FRIEND? Don’t you have friends?” I asked curiously.
“Hmm… Not really, ever since I was young I’m not good at reaching people. I think that’s why everytime I would try to join in a group they would always reject me. They always say I’m too weird to join them.” She said.
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I pity her with her story. How about Changmin Oppa? Weren’t you two close back then?” I asked.
“Close back then? That’s what he said about us?” She asked with astonishment.
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Omo~ Is it right for me to say this? I mean, you & Changmin oppa are close right? Then why would you say this is your first time?”
“Oh… My Dad is strict.so I wasn't allow to hang out” She said.
"Oh... that's why... My father is not that strict. He allows me to hang out with friends. Then if this is your first time we should make this the best hang out for you."
“You really know how to make a person feel better, with that character to tend to make the people around you comfortable with you.” Admiring my character.
“Ani~ I’m just being myself.”being modest.
“That’s the best part of it. It comes naturally.”she admires more.
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I can’t say anything anymore to be modest, she is just too straight. So I just… Kamsahamnida~ ” thanked her.
“There’s nothing to be thank about, I’m just saying the truth.”she said.
“Oh… we’re here.”
We arrived in the small restaurant… and find ourselves a table…
As we seat…
“Mianhae… If I have taken you to a place like this, it’s not a fancy restaurant.” Being apologetic.
“It’s okay, I love trying things for the first time.” She answered while looking around the place.
I was shocked when we ordered the food because she ordered a lot…
“Are you that hungry?” I asked.
“Ani~ I just want to taste all the food here.” She answered.
“Ohw…“
As the food arrived…
“Hmm… is it okay to ask things while we’re eating. So we can know more about each other and I’ll also answer your questions.”
“Well it is fine with me.” I said.
As we started to eat she also started to ask things…
“So you were born & raised here?” she asked.
“Ahm… Not really, I was born here but raised in US.” I answered.
“Oh… As for me I went there when I was 14” She said.
“So how long have you been staying, since you came back?” I asked.
“Hmm… a year and a half.” She answered.
“Oh..”
“How about you?” she asked.
“Hmm… I think it’s almost a year.”I answered.
“Only a year?” she asked in disbelief.
“Neh.” I answered.
Then she didn’t say a word, she was only thinking deeply.
“Are you sure it’s only been a year” she asked in an indecent tone.
“Neh, I told you a year.” I said trying to defend myself without even knowing the reason.
Then she stomped, putting her chopsticks down.
“If you’ve only been staying here for almost a year…” she paused. “How was it possible for you to be that close to Changmin?” she asked in a loud & angry voice.
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I don’t know what to you say, I’m so shock. Is this the main reason she invited me? To know about what’s going on between Changmin oppa & I. Mianhae, I know it’s rude for me to make this conclusion but did you just invite me to know more about what’s going on with me & Changmin oppa?” I asked straight forward.
That gave her a shock… I think she wasn’t able to control her feelings… she calmed herself and didn’t say a word… We finished our meals in silence… She paid the bill as soon as it was handed to her… She’s the first one who stood up & led us outside…
I thought we’re just going to have our separate ways without even saying good bye….
“Sooyoung, mianhae.” She said, asking for forgiveness.
I just stood there looking at her then said. “I think it’s already late, I should go home now.” I bowed & then left. I didn’t try to look back on what maybe her reaction is or if she also left as soon as I left. As I was walking away there were questions playing inside my head…
“Why didn’t she even bother inviting me? Did she really mean what she said being happy? Is the reason why Changmin oppa is now not close to her because of her attitude? Did Changmin oppa really had her as a friend? Why does she react that much when she knew that it’s been only almost a year since I’ve stayed? And so what if I’m close to Changmin oppa?
Aigoo~ what will I do the next time I see her? And the worst part is seeing her when I’m with Changmin oppa. Aish~ I should have just rejected her invitation… If I only knew…”
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“Annyeonghaseyo, Did I make you wait that much?” Changmin asked
“Aniyo~ Why don’t you take a seat.” The woman said.
“Kamsahamnida.”
“Waiter!” she called. “So what do you want to order?” the woman asked Changmin.
“I’ll have Black Tea” Changmin said.
“Two Black Tea please.” The woman ordered.
“I’m so sorry for suddenly calling for you.” The woman said.
“Aniyo~ it’s okay.” Changmin said.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you. You’ve grown so much.” the woman admiring Changmin.
The waiter returned with the order. “Here is your order.”
“It really had been a long time.” Changmin said.
“I don’t want to go around the bush. I think you have an idea why did I call for you.” The woman said.
“I know.” Changmin said.
“You really are smart as always.” sips the tea.
“This is about your daughter, Heesica, going to school.” Changmin said.
“Yes. She really wants to go at the same school as you are since we have returned from the US. But I told her to give you some space first because of what happened.” Mrs. Kim said.
“Oh… past is past. But still I don’t want to talk about it.” Changmin said.
“I’m sorry. I’ll go straight to the reason why I called you. I want to ask you to look out for Heesica, you know that isn’t good socializing with people. I know it’s a bother but there’s no one else I that I can ask this favor.” Mrs. Kim said.
Sipping the tea first. ”I don’t really know if I can do that favor.” Changmin said.
“Oh… I understand. You wouldn’t want to make OTHERS think that there’s something between you and Heesica.” Mrs. Kim said.
“Aniyo~ that’s not what I meant. I’m just busy so I can not look out for Heesica.” Changmin explained.
“But I hope you are still being concern about Heesica.” Mrs. Kim said.
Changmin didn’t answer.
“I’m sorry for taking Heesica and leaving without notice.” Mrs. Kim suddenly said.
“I don’t want to talk about that. Just like what I said past is past.” Changmin picking up his things. “I hope you didn’t call me just to talk about the past. I’m sorry but I have to leave now. Kamsahamnida” bows.
Changmin already a step away when Mrs. Kim said…
“You are the reason why we returned here. She really wants to see you.”
Changmin only paused for awhile then left finally.