"The waves starting to hit on the shore"
For the past few weeks Jun Jae started to gain Seri's trust for being a good friend to her. He knew that if he'll continue to push his feelings to her, Seri will still put boundaries between them. He think that Dan is right, maybe he needs to change his strategy if he really want to get closer to her.
He saw Seri at the company's cafeteria keep frowning while browsing on her phone. He immediately walk towards to her. "Can I sit here?" He said. Seri look up and she smile. "Sure.." She said. Jun Jae seated infront of her and trying to guess what's on her mind. Seri let out a deep sigh and put her phone back on her bag. "President Yoon, here's your Tteokbeokki and Mandu." The staff said. "Kamsahamnida.." She said. "It seems you had a bad day?" Jun Jae start a conversation. Seri look at him. "Not really, I couldn't reach Jeong Hyeok so I started to get worried." She said. Seri took a small bite of Tteokbeokki. "I miss his home made Tteokbeokki.." She murmured. She put away her chopstick and sip her ice coffee. "Maybe he's busy..." He said. Seri smile. "That's what I thought... I'm just worried that he'll skipping his lunch because of work." She said. "I'm not there to take care of him when he get sick." She said. "Don't worry... I know him he's strong enough to take care of himself." He said. Seri let out a small smile. "Thanks..for listening..." She said. Jun Jae smile. "You also need to eat, Seri.." He said. He pick her chopstick and he about to put it on her hand when her phone suddenly ring. Seri immediately pick her phone and she smile when she saw her boyfriend's name registered on the screen. "Excuse me..." She said and she immediately answer it and she left him alone at the table. Jun Jae smile faded as he clench his fist. "Good timing... Ri Jeong Hyeok.." He said.
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In Hongkong
Jeong Hyeok is on the lobby looking on how the preparation for the conference going. His phone ring and he saw Chan Young's name registered on the screen.
"Yes, Ms. Jeon?" He said.
"Vice Chairman Ri... Is it true that Seo Dan is the new model of the hotel there in Hongkong?" She asked.
"Ms. Jeon where did you get that information? We never tell it openly to the staffs." He said.
"I'm sorry.. I only over heard it... Did Seri know it already?" She said.
Jeong Hyeok let out a deep sigh. He forgot to tell her about it because his mind is occupied by workloads.
"I haven't tell her yet... Please let me tell her directly..." He said.
"It's okay... I didn't tell her... I'm just worried about her reaction when she know it. I'm sorry if I call you Vice Chairman..." She said.
"No, It's okay... Im going to tell her today... I know honesty and loyalty is important to her..." He said.
Without him knowing, Dan heard their conversation. 'So... Honesty and loyalty is the most important to you, Yoon Seri... Let's see how will you react If I'm going to test your trust on him...' In her mind.
Dan saw him that he put his phone on the table when he ended their conversation. When it seems that Jeong Hyeok is busy talking to the staff, Dan immediately went on the table and took the phone. She turned it off and she put it inside her bag. "Ms. Seo Dan you're here..." The staff said when he saw her. Jeong Hyeok turn around to face her. "Annyeong Haseyo... Annyeong Haseyo, Vice Chairman Ri..." She greet him and let out a smile. "Annyeong Haseyo..." He replied. "Are you ready for tomorrow's conference?" The staff asked her. She nodded and steal a glance to Jeong Hyeok. "Yes, ofcourse... I'm really excited about it..." She said. Jeong Hyeok left them and went on the elevator. Dan look at him from a far while she's talking to the staff. 'Ignore me as much as you want, Jeong Hyeok... But I'll make sure you will come back to me when she ended your her relationship with you...' In her mind as she smirked.
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Chan Young and Joo Hee are waiting for Seri infront of Yoon's company. It's Friday and they invited her to hang out with them. Seri told them to fetch her because she didn't bring her car.
Meanwhile, Seri is on the elevator waiting to open it when Jun Jae approach her. "Are you heading home?" He said. Seri smile as she nodded but she didn't speak. "If you don't mind, I can send you home. I noticed you didn't bring your car earlier." He said. "No, it's okay.... In fact Chan Young and Joo Hee are waiting me outside to fetch me." She said. "Oh, friend's night out?" He said. Seri happily nodded. "Can I join you?" He said. Seri look at him. "I'm sorry but you can't... It's a girl's night out..." She said. Jun jae let out a fake smile. "Oh... Arasso... Enjoy your date with your friends.." He said. "Thanks.." She said.
When they reach the place, Seri try to call Jeong Hyeok to inform him that she's drinking with Chan Young and Joo hee. Jeong Hyeok's phone has been turned off. "Waeyo?" Joo Hee asked when she noticed that Seri is frowning. "It's odd, I couldn't reach him." She said. "Maybe his phone drained, Seri.." She said. Seri slightly tilt her head. "Maybe..." She said. She decide to text him and put her phone inside her bag. "Here's our drink for tonight ladies..." Chan Young said. Seri and Joo Hee chuckled and put up their glasses and they toss it to each other.
"Yah! Seri put down your phone... Were here to relax and have fun..." Joo Hee said. Seri smile and she stop calling Jeong Hyeok and she put back her phone inside her bag. The night goes on and the three girls started to get drunk. Chan Young called Seo Woo to fetch them. Joo Hee still dancing on the dance floor. "Chan Young shhi... My eyes spinning right now.." Seri said. Chan Young laugh. "Yah! Why you drink so much tonight?" She said. Seri rest her head on the table. "I miss him... I really miss... Chan Young shhi... I badly miss my Hyeoky..." She said as she was sobbing. "Yah! Why don't you go to him Instead of crying here infront of me..." Chan Young said. Seri look at to her and smile widely. "You think so?" She said. "You're right... I can go to him whenever I want... That's right... I'll finish what I need to be done here and I'll follow him in Hongkong." Seri said excitedly. "Aigoo..." Chan Young said and drink her beer straight.
"Are you sure your okay being alone?" Chan Young said. They send Seri to Jeong Hyeok's unit. "Don't worry... I can take care of myself..."She said. "Yah! Kim Seo Woo... Make sure to take care of my Chan Young tonight..." She said. Seo woo laugh because he knew that Seri got drunk tonight. "Arasso... Get rest for tonight make sure to lock your door..." Seo woo said. Seri hug Chan Young and kiss her on her cheek. "Yah! Yoon Seri!" Chan Young said. "Saranghaeyo... Chan Young shhi..." She said. Chan Young push her gently. "Okay... I love you too... So get inside now... We're leaving..." She said. Seri waved her two hands to them as she went inside the unit. Chan Young check if the door is lock before they leave.
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Jeong Hyeok is searching his phone on his office but he couldn't find it. He started to get annoyed because he couldn't contact Seri for that day. He needs to talk to her regarding to Dan before the media release the conference tomorrow. He pick his laptop and check if Seri is still online to call her through social media but she's already offline five hours ago. "Did you see my phone, Mr. Park?" He asked to his secretary. "No, vice chairman Ri... I haven't saw it." He said. "By the way, this is your schedule for next week..." He said. "Arasso.. just put it down on the table and you may leave now..." He said. He let out a deep sigh when he didn't find his phone.
On the other hand, Dan is in her suite drinking her wine with Jeong Hyeok's phone on her hand. "Yoon Seri... How will you feel if you heard a woman's voice on your boyfriend's phone... I wonder if you can stay being calm and relax..." She said and let out a small laugh. She drink her wine and look at the view outside. "Jeong Hyeok is mine... I had him first, Seri... I'll put you out in the picture... Just wait, Seri..." She said.
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In Seoul
Seri immediately throw herself at the bed and hug Jeong Hyeok's pillow. "Babe... I miss you.." She said. While touching the side of the bed where Jeong Hyeok always sleep. "I promise I'll finish my work here... And I'll follow you there..." She said and let out a deep sigh. She pick her phone and call Jeong Hyeok and she smile when it rings.
"Babe... I miss you.." She said.
"I've try to call you the whole day but it seems your so busy... How are you?" She said.
Seri confused when Jeong Hyeok didn't speak.
"Babe?..." She called.
"Oh, hi... Seri... I'm sorry but I had his phone today because he left it... Somewhere..." Dan said over the phone.
Seri got shocked when she heard a familiar voice over the phone.
"Who's this?" She asked.
Dan Didn't speak.
"Seo Dan?" She said.
She heard Dan let out a small laugh.
"Yes, it's me... I'm glad you know my voice.." Dan said.
Seri seated up and trying to calm herself.
"What are you doing there? Where's Jeong Hyeok?" She said.
"Oh, it looks like... Jeong Hyeok haven't tell you about it." She said.
Seri started to get annoyed but she try to hide it as she remain herself calm.
"About what?" She said.
"He hired me to be their company model on their new campaign... I got so confused why he didn't tell you yet..." She said.
'Don't fall on her trap, Seri... You know him... He had his reason...'In her mind.
"Okay... Well congratulations... Please give him back his phone and tell to my BOYFRIEND that I'll call him tomorrow... Thank you, Dan..." She said.
She immediately end their phone call and she didn't wait on her response. Seri let out a deep sigh. She admits that there's a jealousy and annoyance inside her when Dan answered her call. Her tears escaped from her eyes because of their situation right now.
Being far away from each other is not easy. You need to have more trust and patience for each other. "Hyeoky... I'll wait for your reason... Why you need to hide it from me..." She whispered while looking at her phone. She rested her head on her knees and trying not to get overthink.