Simon Dominic: Doubling Forward

CHAPTER #21- Busted

First asleep meant first awake. Nari checked Jay Park's fridge and then made breakfast for him and Simon D. It wasn't as spectacular as she wanted it, but her options of ingredients were limited. Coffee brewing was the most important, for her and them.

"Good morning," Jay said in English.

She answered back in Korean, which made them both smile. "Sit and I'll serve breakfast."

"Simon D still asleep?"

"You know it," Nair nodded. "So what's on your schedule today?"

"I've got a few concerts coming up," Jay replied.

"With Loco and Ugly Duck?"

"Yeah.... Mmm, this is great, thanks."

"Save enough for me?" Simon asked, walking in and kissing Nari on the cheek.

"Of course we did," Nari replied and handed him a mug of steaming coffee.

During breakfast she got a call and excused herself to answer it. When she returned, her smile was no longer present, prompting them to ask what was wrong.

"Was that call about your dad?" Simon asked gently.

She nodded. "The lawyer told me they... he... accepted doing a video conference from BC, Canada.

Jay asked, "How is it that your dad just happens to also be in your home province?"

"Hey that's true... it is weird that he'd be in BC. Anyway, I guess I'll have to figure out what to ask him, to see if he's legit," Nari said thoughtfully.

"We can do the video conference here or at AOMG, choice is yours."

Nari put her hand on Jay's arm, "thanks AOMG is fine."

Simon finished chewing and suggested, "maybe your mom's journal will have something in it that only your real dad would know."

"That's a great idea... I guess I'll have some heavy reading to do. But I have nothing scheduled today, so lots of time to read."

Nari left with them, getting dropped off at her studio first. She went upstairs to her loft and made tea. Then getting out her mom's journal, Nari began to read. What she discovered was that first her mother had left her words of wisdom to guide her in life. Then she spoke of her early life and then the joy of having a daughter. While reading, her phone went off with two texts; one from Simon D and the other from Jay Park. It made Nari smile, they were checking up on her.

To both she sent the same text. 'I'm okay, don't worry about me, focus on being productive CEOs.' It wasn't complete truth, because the tears fell freely down both cheeks.

After sunset the journal was done and Nari had the answers she needed. It was early enough in the evening that a call to the lawyer and to schedule the video conference could be completed. However the time and date, was set for when neither CEO, nor most of the AOMG crew would be around. It was something she had to do on her own, otherwise for the rest of her life she'd be a victim. Cutting a piece of her hair off, Nari put it in a baggie and then left it by the studio keys.

Her cell rang and she picked it up. "Hello... are you checking up on me again Simon?"

"I guess I'm busted," he chuckled. "But I also called to let you know that from sun up to late at night, I'm going to be working tomorrow."

"It's okay, being busy means that you're helping with the prosperity of AOMG."

"I love you Nari and I'll make it up to you the day after."