chapter 8

19:17, 28 September 2023

Chapter 8.

3 years later.

At the Lee family villa

Siyeon holds a cup of coffee and relaxes in a chair on the beach behind her house. The sky is very dark now and she doesn't mind at all if someone says she's crazy.

A very long time has passed, every night she comes here to sit and watch the sea after meals.

Here are unforgettable memories between her and Bora, their first kiss took place here. People say that time will erase everything but for her it doesn't, time makes her remember more and more details of the moments she spent with Bora.

Actually, everything is really simple, if she miss Kim Bora, she just needs to go to Seoul, find DCC media company, ask there, she will probably meet Bora. But no, she didn't do that.

She knows that no matter what she does, her relationship with Bora will never heal.

Siyeon touched her ring finger. As time passed, spectacular things happened in her life.

She was engaged to a nice guy that her parents had arranged.

Her heart was completely empty, she didn't think much and agreed to this engagement. In just one year, the wedding would take place, and she and that guy would officially get married.

That guy's name is Seonghwa, son of Poison Love technology corporation.

As time passed, she had been waiting for a figure to appear, she was waiting for that person to find her. She still lives in this villa and doesn't go anywhere. She still works and takes over father Lee's Marriot hotel every day. Her workplace and residence have never changed and Bora knows those places, but she doesn't see Bora.

After seeing her disappearance, Bora must have felt relieved, right? What Bora wanted was money and a decent job, she gave Bora the money, the neighbors gave Bora the job. Bora was satisfied enough, she didn't need anything else.

Siyeon never exactly existed in Kim Bora's wishes.

She put an end to that wait a year ago, after she heard the news from her house staff, who said they read the news that Kim Bora had been arrested by the police. That's understandable, the city of Seoul is large, but over time the police will still find Bora. So after 2 years of successfully escaping, Bora was discovered and is probably in prison now.

Siyeon doesn't know how Bora will be punished for the crime. Siyeon’s family has withdrawn the complaint and no longer denounces Bora’s crimes of kidnapping and extortion. If convicted, Bora will only have to receive a sentence of illegal appropriation of money.

Bora didn't do it on purpose, so maybe the punishment will be light, about 1 year?

- Sing, come inside, it's dark – mom Lee called.

- Yes - Siyeon stood up, folded the chair and leaned it against the nearby cliff, going inside the house.

- You still drink coffee at night, do you want to lose sleep?

- Even if I don't drink, I won't be able to sleep well.

A day has gone…..

The next day, Siyeon went to an insurance company to do some work for the company's personnel. This building is 10 floors high, when she stepped into the elevator, someone followed her.

And she was shocked, it was Kim Bora.

Siyeon felt short of breath, she turned away immediately even though she knew she wouldn't be able to hide her red, drunken face. Her body trembled, waiting for a signal from the other person…..

But no, Kim Bora appeared not to know her. There were only 2 people in the elevator, running from the lobby to the top floor, the air felt muffled.

Siyeon mustered all her courage to look at Bora through the reflection in the glass door in front of her. Her eyes met Bora’s dark eyes, and she turned away again.

Bora was staring at her but didn't say anything.

She didn't know if she was seeing people or ghosts. If the information from the house staff is correct, then Bora should be in jail right now, right???

Neither of them said anything, Siyeon pursued her personal thoughts and decided to pretend she didn't know the other person.

It's been 3 years, so much time has passed. Bora is still the same, still has that beautiful appearance, her hair hasn't changed, her clothes are just as simple as her old style. As for Siyeon, she has changed so much, her original black hair has never returned, now she has dyed it red, her nails always wear a certain color, she always shows herself to the public she is a stylish person.

Siyeon tried to walk quickly to escape this unwanted encounter, then did everything quickly and ran back to her company.

The next night, she tossed and turned all night unable to sleep.

She doesn't know if she will see Bora again in the future. Was today's meeting an accident, or did Bora appear in front of her on purpose? Bora appeared in sight and didn't say anything, just gave her a steady look, which confused Siyeon, she couldn't guess what Bora wanted.

That look was the same as the look she gave her when she first met her, but now she didn't have the courage to do it again.

If she calls the police to report this, Bora won't be at peace. Bora boldly appeared in front of her without any fear at all….

But the truth is that in her heart there is always the image of Kim Bora, she will not do anything to harm Bora, no matter how bad Bora is.

Bora never said she loved Siyeon

Siyeon should have hated and not forgiven….

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Spend a tiring day at work. Originally, work had no pressure at all, Siyeon was not someone who liked stress at work, but today she worked in a depressed spirit.

She couldn't deny it to herself anymore, she really missed Kim Bora.

Finished everything early today, there's still 1 hour left before work ends. Siyeon pondered what to do next, should she go home right away, or wait until it's time to get off work and then go home to be like everyone else here. She is the general manager of the Marriot Hotel, but that doesn't mean she can show off her power here. She is above many people but also below many people, all activities must be in moderation.

Thinking for a while, Siyeon decided to go out to get some snacks.

She walked about 300 meters to a convenience store and was about to open the door to enter the store when a familiar figure appeared right outside the door.

It's Kim Bora, holding two small boxes of chocolate-flavored ice cream in her hands.

Long straight hair, black pants, a tight black shirt with open arms with a special collar design, a seductive collarbone exposed, and her feet wearing high heels.

Her appearance had changed to a different tone compared to yesterday, looking more mature, looking……richer?

Next to her is a red sporty Audi car. Is it hers?

Siyeon remained motionless for a few seconds then walked out a few steps, no longer near the door. Bora walked towards her gently but confusingly, holding out a box of ice cream in front of her.

Siyeon looked at the ice cream box coldly and then said.

- I only eat mint-flavored ice cream.

Sure enough, during the time they met, she knew by heart the foods Bora couldn't eat, but Bora didn't know about the foods she liked. Because Bora originally didn't care.

Bora pursed her lips, pulled out the ice cream box, hesitated for a moment, then spoke.

- Wait 5 minutes, I'll go buy you a box of mint-flavored ice cream.

- No need - Siyeon turned towards the door, opened it and entered the convenience store.

She ignored Kim Bora's subsequent actions, she just did her own thing.

After shopping, Siyeon walked out, but she still saw Bora standing there. She planned to ignore the attempt to walk away, but her heart was extremely weak. Finally she approached Bora and asked Bora about it.

- What are you still standing here for?

- I want to take you out to dinner

- I'm not free

- Then let's drink something, let's go drink coffee.

- …………………….

- ……………………

Siyeon silently examined the other person, with a beautiful appearance and a condescending demeanor, she thought that no one in this world would be able to refuse.

- Okay, tomorrow night.

- Please give me your phone number - Bora held out her hand.

Siyeon was laughing inside but she squinted her eyes to suppress it, that girl looked so adorable. Siyeon pulled out a business card from her pocket, which listed the hotel website and her personal information as a manager.

- Thank you - Bora took it, smiled politely, then turned and left.

Siyeon didn't know if the other person was shy or because Bora didn't want to talk to her anymore. She doubted for a while, watching the red Audi disappear from sight. She shook her head in disappointment and walked back to the company.

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Evening comes.

A strange number called at 11pm. Siyeon had just closed her eyes for a moment when she was disturbed by the ringing.

She can guess who the caller is.

- Hello

"Do you sleep yet?"

- I fell asleep and was disturbed by you

"I'll come over and pick you up tomorrow. You're still at the same place, right?"

- There's no need because it's inconvenient, just send me the address and I'll take the initiative to come - Siyeon appeared to avoid being approachable.

“Hmmm…..ok….I'll text you the address”

- So I'll hang up now

“Oh…wait”

- Hm?

“Hmmm….so….how was your work day today?”

Siyeon was frustrated, she knew the other person was trying to prolong the conversation with unnecessary questions.

- Kim Bora, I have to wake up early tomorrow because I have something to do, so let's go to sleep now, we'll talk about anything tomorrow.

“Oh….um…well then, sleep well.”

Siyeon hung up, thought for a moment, then laughed to herself.

She will sleep very well tonight.

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Time passed, it was time for the appointment.

The two sat quietly in the coffee shop, each waiting for the other to speak first. The space was tight for the first few minutes

Siyeon crossed her arms to show her stubborn will. She looked straight at Kim Bora in defiance.

The painful words of the past, she will never forget. Kim Bora herself said that no one has the right to choose their own circumstances, yet it was her own mouth that said sarcastic words to Siyeon because of the circumstances.

Siyeon cursed herself that she would never forgive that thief

But now she sat here, calm and ready to listen to Bora’s talk

Last night she even slept well because of Bora’s call, it was crazy

- After you left, I stayed in that house for about ten days and then went to Seoul to work

- Then you were discovered by the police and arrested, I know that - Siyeon interrupted, showing her harshness.

- It turns out you're still following me

- I just found out by accident, I don't have time

- You were the one who took the initiative to leave me, but now you're acting like I'm at fault

- So until now you still think you are not at fault? - Siyeon sat up straight

- ....... - Bora sighed, lowered her head, clasped her hands together

- Now let's go to the main topic

- I just... I wanted to talk to you

- That night, you didn't want to talk to me and went straight to your room, right? - Siyeon's pale eyebrows furrowed

- ……………………….

- Even when we met at the insurance company, you didn't say anything

- I was wrong, I'm sorry. I purposely went there to see you, but I didn't know how to speak, because it had been so long since I'd seen you.

Siyeon felt like a heavy rock had been released. That's what she wanted, she wanted to see Kim Bora's humility

She was satisfied, but her pretty mouth let out an unpleasant sentence

- Are you out of money or something, why are you suddenly talking like that?

- Would you like to take a walk with me?

- ......

- So yo can see if I’m running out of money or not

Siyeon and Bora walked out of the coffee shop, she stepped inside a red BMW car, extremely surprised.

Yesterday it was a red Audi, today it was a BMW.

Kim Bora is like a different person after a few years. The simple clothes she used to wear are now replaced with quality and expensive fabrics. The car she is driving is probably worth hundreds of millions of won.

Flashy material things make anyone impressed, but for Siyeon, her impression is only fleeting. Crossing her arms and maintaining her fastidious attitude, she let out a sharp word

- The car is too hot, let me get out

Kim Bora smirked and pressed the button to open the car's hood, letting cool air flow in immediately. Siyeon's red hair blew with the wind as much as possible, she squinted her eyes

That person's boastful nature really made her blood boil

- Is it overheated yet?

- Do you think that's good?

- I know that wealth cannot tempt a young lady from a billionaire family like you, but you want to see it right?

- What happened to you?

Bora was silent for a while then replied

- I was rescued by Lee Jungjae's juniors a year ago, the police will not pursue me anymore

- And then?

- I work for them to make money

- Jungjae's organization pays you a lot of money - Siyeon sarcastically said

- Enough to take care of you

- Do you think I need it?

- Are we still lovers?

- It's funny, you never confirmed our relationship, you never said you loved me, and now you're blatantly saying we're a couple.

- ....... - Bora felt like she couldn't talk back to the other person anymore, so she had to focus on driving

Siyeon saw Bora being silent, her anger increased

But she was the one who said the words that cut Bora off

The red BMW stopped at a riverbank, with no one around. Bora pressed the button to close the car's hood. She turned to look at Siyeon for a long time

Siyeon was shy, keeping her front view unchanged.

- These past few years have passed, I miss you very much

A curtain of water appeared in the corner of the other person's brown eyes. Siyeon took a deep breath to hide it

- You suddenly left without saying anything. I know you were very angry that night, but I didn't think you would be so decisive. I believed one thing that you no longer love me

- .......

- I continue with my own life. Until now, when I had what I wanted, I felt the need to look for you to get the answer.

- What do you want me to answer?

- You left because you stopped loving me, is that right?

- Idiot Kim Bora, I made it very clear why I left, because you consider me nothing in your life, right?

- I didn't say that

- You expressed that very clearly - Siyeon said the last 2 words harshly

- Sing, you just misunderstood, I didn't mean that, not at all

- Now what do you mean, tell me

- I........

- ............

- Then I want to see you and talk to you