chapter 31

Chapter 31.

Cherry Restaurant.

As soon as SuA finished working, she left the kitchen, changed clothes and sat at the dinner table, Minji sat next to her.

- How is your relationship with Handong these days?

- We’re still housemates.

- No further progress? Handong is so beautiful and kind.

- Haiz, I don't understand why I'm so insensitive.

- You two need to be closer to each other to feel it.

- I kissed her.

- Oh?

- Then kiss her neck.

- Huh?

- But then I felt uncomfortable and stopped.

- Geez, really….

- Siyeon's image keeps bothering me. Recently I accidentally met her in a bar. I want to forget her but I can't.

- When you're with Siyeon, you never think about her for even a second. Now that you two are apart, you remember her, what's wrong with you? – Minji laughed tightly.

- I don't know either - SuA remembered when she met Siyeon at the bar, she was heartbroken when she read Siyeon’s messages and was sad when she saw the picture of Siyeon with that girl named Bona.

- Take the initiative to reconnect with Siyeon, she already texted you to apologize, she's waiting for you - Minji advised, before she didn't like the story of these two dating, but after knew more detail, she wanted her best friend to return to where SuA belonged.

- No, Siyeon is currently living with someone else.

- Huh?

- Her high school friend, they have feelings for each other.

- Surely you haven't heard Siyeon talk about your old boss, right?

- I don't want to dig up the forgotten past, I feel it's unnecessary.

- That boss's name is Dami, she has a one-sided crush on you for a long time and always wants to sabotage the relationship between you and Siyeon. I was told everything by Yooh. You, Dami and Yooh worked together, that job also helped you become as rich as you are now.

- …………..

- Dami once flirted with Siyeon to separate Siyeon from you. Siyeon was heartbroken and she once said goodbye to you to be with Dami.

- What?

- After that Dami abandoned Siyeon, Siyeon lived alone for a few months before reconciling with you, that was the time she was pregnant with Shin.

- ……..

- Previously, you and Siyeon also broke up once in Piri, then you went to Seoul to work, Siyeon returned to Daegu, after a few years you two got back together.

SuA was shocked to hear this story. She could not imagine herself going through such complicated things in her relationship with Siyeon.

- Because I was curious, I started the story for Yooh to tell. After listening, I saw that you and Siyeon have a quite complicated and predestined relationship. The two of you got together, encountered challenges, broke up, then got back together, and now it's considered your third breakup.

- …………….

- If you feel from inside that you need Siyeon, then boldly come back, I think your destiny won't let you escape from her. Siyeon is still at your house and driving your car, right?

SuA thought about it, what Minji said sounded very positive, that house belonged to her.

But Siyeon brought another girl to live with in her house...

That's what made her confused and she didn't want to do anything.

- Chef Kim, there is a customer who wants to give you a tip - a restaurant employee approached and put down the bill clipboard.

SuA leisurely opened the tab cover, receiving tips was not strange to her. Most of the customers who tip her not because the food is delicious, but because they want to flirt with her. She still accepted the money and ignored the invitations.

But this time it was different, in the tab cover there was quite a lot of money compared to the usual tip amount, accompanied by a small note. SuA opened her eyes as she read the content.

“Bora, hey, it’s me, Kim Kibum, it's been a long time since we met. I saw you working at Cherry restaurant, I accidentally came here for dinner. You were so busy talking to your friends that you didn't see me. I was sitting in the opposite corner.

I have something to do so we'll meet later, I sent you some money, please take it, remember to call me, my phone number is 82xxxxxxxx"

SuA quickly stood up and looked around. She quickly went out into the street and continued to search

Her older brother, Kim Kibum, ran away from home and left her and father Kim. She could not have imagined that one day she would meet her brother again.

She always felt understanding about her brother's leaving, because in that situation no one wanted to stay. At that time, she also wanted to run far away, but because she was too weak to leave her father and was also afraid of a life of having to live alone. Kibum is different, he made a decisive decision and disappeared overnight.

SuA looked at the stack of money Kibum sent her, it seemed like he was having a very good life. It's late at night now, she will call him tomorrow.

---

A few days later, Bona officially left Siyeon's house. Before stepping through the door, Bona lingered and looked at the space inside one last time and then looked at Siyeon with extremely regretful eyes.

After that day at the bar, she hoped Siyeon would reconsider because there was no one in the house to take care of Shin every time Siyeon was busy with work, but Siyeon was very determined. Siyeon found an apartment to rent for Bona and made a contract, the money to repay the debt has been deposited into Bona's account, and Mrs. Jo is also preparing to return to Seoul to work.

- Can I hug you one last time?

- Okay - Siyeon pulled Bona into a hug.

She really felt sorry for this girl. The fact that she couldn't reciprocate Bona’s feelings made her feel very guilty. If Bona can't afford to pay her back in the future, she won't be sad, because she really wants to help Bona.

The timing between the two was simply not right, because when Siyeon really liked Bona, Bona didn't need it. When Bona needed Siyeon, Siyeon had already fallen in love with someone else too deeply.

- Live well Bona, I hope all good things will come to you.

- Thank you, Siyeon.

---

At BEcause coffee shop.

SuA and Kibum arranged to meet to talk, the meeting was like a family reunion, both were in a very emotional and happy mood.

- You look much more handsome than before, you must have had a very good life - SuA smiled brightly, Kibum now looks like a successful businessman, his dressing style and charisma have changed compared to the old days.

- I have really worked hard for the past 8 years to get today's achievements. Someday I will bring my little family to meet you. I got married 5 years ago and had 2 children.

- WAO!!

- I'm so happy to see you working stably like that. Is your life good? Where is dad Kim now?

- Father Kim passed away a long time ago, shot dead by creditors... hmm... about 5 years ago - SuA tried to remember, her voice sad. Because she has lost her memory of the past few years, father Kim's story is not old to her at all.

- ……….. – Kibum fell into deep thought.

- After our father passed away, I also left the Guryong area to live a different life. I was lucky and had a large enough amount of money to pay off dad's debt.

- Where do you live now? Are you still alone? I will support you financially, don't worry.

- It's okay, my finances are very stable now. I live with a friend in Hongdae.

- Boyfriend huh?

- No, normal friend, that’s a girl.

- You haven't dated in all these years?

- I have, hmm….it's quite complicated….I used to date a woman, now I and her have a child together.

- A woman? – Kibum was speechless.

- ………….

- Okay, it's okay, but what does it mean to have a child together? You said you “use to date”, does that mean you two have broken up now?

- That's right, the child who is with her is a baby boy, he is almost 9 months old.

- Oh my god, what happened?

- ……… - SuA bit her lip, not knowing how to answer

- I'm your family member, you can freely share with me.

- Hmm...it's just...I was busy working and hanging out with friends constantly, not paying enough attention to her and the baby so she kicked me out of the house.

- Oh….

- ……… - SuA lowered her head, everything that had happened up to this moment she completely admitted her fault.

Before, she blamed Siyeon, she thought Siyeon was unreasonably angry with her.

- Bora, I'm a married person, so I want to share a few things with you.

- ………….

- If you already have a small family for yourself, then try to keep it, because it is the most important place for you.

- …………….

- Work or social relationships with friends are actually just factors that contribute to making our lives better, but the source of happiness is still the cradle of the family.

- ………………

- When I work or have social relationships outside, family is always my motivation. When I encounter difficulties or challenges, my family is always what I think of to have the strength to strive.

- ………………

- It's time to grow up Kim Bora, you can't ignore your partner and baby like that.

- I know what I have to do, thank you, Kibum.

---

Siyeon walked on the street with a stroller, baby Shin was sleeping soundly inside. In recent days, she had to take Shin with her everywhere she went because Mrs. Jo was busy with work and couldn't come to Seoul right away. Normally there would be at least 3 people in her house, but now there are only 2 people left so she feels extremely empty, especially at night. She chose to go out for a walk and breathe in the chilly air of early winter.

There was a phone ringing.

Kim Bora called.

Siyeon patted her chest twice to reassure herself and then picked up the phone. Every time this name appeared, she felt both nervous and happy. Her emotions are mixed when Bora interacts with her, as she is afraid of the end result of the conversation, that it won't solve anything.

- Hello

"What are you doing?"

- I'm going for a walk to exercise.

“Hmm….I saw that D7 company announced that they will release game music with you participating in composing”

- Yes, that's right - Siyeon was surprised because Bora was following her work. The plan to compose a song for the game has been made, she has to complete it in 1 month and she has just started the first notes.

“Hmm…..your work is good these days.”

- Are you calling just to ask about information that has been publicly announced? – Siyeon smirked.

“Not really…..it's been 2 weeks since I last saw you….so I called to ask how you and Shin were doing.”

- Everything is fine, the weather is getting colder so Shin just has a little cold……ahhh

The phone fell to the ground. Siyeon was nudged by someone and lost her balance and fell down.

“Hello…Sing…”

Siyeon frowned and looked up. The guy was walking too quickly and bumped into her. Luckily, she wasn't injured anywhere.

“LEE SIYEON”

Siyeon picked up the phone again. She stood up and glanced to see if Shin was okay.

- Luckily, Shin is fine.

“What's wrong, what's wrong with you and Shin?” – the other person said dying like the earth is about to perish.

- Ah...nothing, just a little accident.

"Where are you?"

- On Ikseondong street near my house.

“Wait 10 minutes”

Bora hung up the phone, Siyeon looked at the phone in surprise, was she really going to come here?

The two of them are talking without any purpose and if they meet here, what will she say next? While Siyeon was looking for a reason to avoid this meeting, in front of her was a red Audi car.

She remembered that Bora used to have a red Audi but Bora sold it after she gave birth to Shin, and then Bora only drove a BMW. After the Oddeye incident, Siyeon was the one driving that BMW.

---

SuA got out of the car and walked a few steps closer to Siyeon. The distance from Handong's house to this place is not too far.

- Are you okay? – SuA examined Siyeon from head to toe, then glanced at Shin.

- It's okay, can you drive a car now?

- Yes, I'm gradually practicing, going slow and controlled is fine, I can't always take a taxi.

- Isn't there someone who can take you everywhere anytime? – Siyeon let out a bitter voice.

- I like to drive myself - SuA replied coldly.

- Handong's car?

- No, it's my new car, just bought it a week ago.

- In the past, you also drove that red Audi, now you sold it.

- Oh. Really?

The conversation reached a dead end when the topic ran out, both sides were extremely embarrassed.

- Hmm...do you want to go home yet? – SuA scratched her head and ears, her clumsy appearance made the other person want to laugh.

- It's late at night, I have to take Shin home.

- Let me take you home

Siyeon did not react at all, quietly entered SuA's car, but sat in the back, holding Shin in her arms.

- Sing….. – SuA felt like to tie herself into knots after putting Shin's stroller in the trunk.

- Huh?

- Hmm...come up here and sit.

- If you want me to go up and sit, just open the door to the upper seat right from the start and I'll get in. Now I’m already sitting here and you're forcing me to stand up and change positions?

- Oh...so...we go - SuA felt silly, she never thought of doing that.

Because the first time she stumbled, she didn't have experience, she will learn from it next time.

On the way, Siyeon smiled triumphantly in her heart.

She knew what Kim Bora really wanted.

Bora probably wants to make up with her but is afraid, because after the brain incident, Bora won't have any experience in love. So when Bora realizes that an emotion suddenly comes out from within, Bora will be clumsy in dealing with that emotion..

Maybe while living with Handong, Bora realized something so she decided to come home to meet Siyeon, give Siyeon and Shin gifts, and even proactively text and call like that. Bora's actions that make Siyeon sad are because she sees that Siyeon is with Bona.

Siyeon felt like her heart was opened, she clearly understood the driver's psychology. After 3 months apart, Bora finally learned to accept the truth about her small family and the love between her and Siyeon. But for the past few months, Siyeon has lived in emptiness, she is sad almost every day, she is determined to take revenge on Kim Bora to satisfy her heart.

…..

The red Audi rolled home, SuA followed Siyeon inside until baby Shin was completely lying down. The two went out to the living room.

- Why is there no one at home? Where are Mrs. Jo and Bona? – SuA felt confused.

- There's no one here.

- What's wrong?

- Bona indirectly pushed Mrs. Jo back to Daegu to work for President Lee, then I also took her out of the house. I rented another house for Bona to live in.

- ……………

- Well, because she and I had a close relationship, I helped her with house, that's all. Mrs. Jo is busy with work so she won't be returning to Seoul in a few days to look after Shin.

- I thought you and Bona were dating.

- You're such an idiot - Siyeon sighed, turned around and went into the bedroom.

She looked forward to Bora's movements behind her. She let Shin sleep in the next room so the two of them could have their own space and the door was not closed.

Just like that, Siyeon nonchalantly walked into the bedroom, changed clothes and climbed into bed. SuA sat on the edge of the bed observing. A stretch of silence took place creating tension, both were predicting the other's next move.

SuA slowly bent down to kiss Siyeon on the forehead, a very deep kiss. Siyeon also did not expect this action of SuA, she closed her eyes to enjoy.

Then there was a sentence that hit her ears like lightning

- Hmm...have a good night, I'm going home.

Siyeon opened her eyes wide and looked at the figure of the woman gradually leaving the room, the sound of the door closing.

- What the hell?

SuA went into the car, breathing heavily.

Why is she suddenly next to Siyeon, her heart beats so hard? she's so nervous when she's near Siyeon. She didn't know what else to do, all she could do, she had already done.

The Audi drove away, disappearing into the night.

Midnight comes, Siyeon received a text message.

"Good night, Sing"

“There's no need to say goodnight twice, pabo”

End chapter 31.