We couldn't find a single restaurant that didn't have any empty seats. Like Hye jin said, it was all power-packed today.
Luckily, we found a small but nice restaurant across the street in our neighborhood. We sat down on the table and ordered 'Extra Spicy Chicken Wings' and Soju (A Korean beverage).
"So, how should I address you?" I asked as addressing older people with respect is quite essential among Koreans.
"You look 25. I'm 27." She said chewing her chicken.
"A perfect guess." I said pouring her a glass of Soju.
"You can call me Unnie (older sister). But you can talk casually. Not like I mind it." She said.
I nod my head picking up my second wing with her munching on her....fourth I guess.
"What profession are you in?" I asked, pouring her another glass.
"I'm a flight attendant." She said.
"Dream job?" I asked to which she smiled; so bright that she looked helplessly beautiful.
"I always wanted to do this and it finally came true!" She said further.
"What do you do then?" She asked.
"Oh. I work as an interpreter." I said smiling bright. I just love to say that I'm an interpreter.
"Dream job?" She chuckled.
I nod.
"That's why you can speak Korean." She said.
"Well, I speak Japanese too. I always wanted to do this. And finally travelling this far, to Korea is like a dream come true." I said, picking the last piece of chicken left on the plate.
"I can understand." She paused. "So it's your first ever job?" She asked.
"Not exactly. I previously used to work in India. I used to interpret movie dialogues and scripts for dubbing. I also dubbed a few movies. Then, as my final leap, I got a chance to work here in Korea. And there I am!"
I breathe out in excitement.
"So...where do you work now?" She asked.
"Yes. I wanted to ask you. Where is this FJ Entertainment and what could possibly be the travel mode till there?"
"You work there?" She asks.
I nod.
"Oh My God! Seriously?" She asks again, holding my hand.
"I do. Tomorrow's my first day " I reply.
"Uhh...Lucky. You can travel by bus there. But since it's your first day, I can drop you tomorrow." She winked at me.
"Really? Thanks!" I said happily.
"Wanna get something sweet? Or are you dieting?" She asked as we stepped out of the restaurant.
"Absolutely not. Why would I be?" I scoffed.
"Now that you work in a big company, there will be a lot of handsome guys around. So...." She snickered.
"Unnie, stop!" I slapped her arm. We grew pretty close so soon. I'm glad that we two got along.
.......
6.00 am. My alarm buzzed as I woke up, still adjusting to the time zone. Hye jin knocked the door before coming in.
"You up?" She said opening the curtains.
"Good morning." I said softly, arranging the bed.
"Come out quick. I made breakfast." She said before leaving.
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MS. INTERPRETER
Romance"Who said I'll never need you?" He asks. "And why else would you need me if you learn English?" She asks looking down. "I want you to be my interpreter forever. But first, you need to interpret something else..." he says tightening his grip on her h...
