Chapter 43: Relent
Ray looked up surprised. He didn't expect that she would open up to him.
Ray: (softly) why?
Ye-Jin: She got to know about my family and us from a third-person so-
Ray: (frowning) third person?
Ye-Jin: (nodding) She was with me when I went to meet big-sis yesterday.
Ray: Oh! but how did that lead you both to fall out?
Ye-Jin: she didn't know anything about me. It was a huge shock to her. She feels hurt and betrayed.
At the end of her sentence, Ye-Jin's voice became quieter. It was clear that she was blaming herself for the whole misunderstanding and Ray didn't have a clue as to how he was going to console her. He was thinking hard to come up with some idea but his thoughts were interrupted
Ye-Jin: (faintly smiling) It's ok, I'll be fine. I'll eventually sort things out with her.
Ray: (nodding) ok. if you need any help then I am here.
Ye-Jin didn't say anything and only nodded at his assurance. She didn't speak further and concentrated on finishing up her food. On the other hand, ray had somewhat lost his appetite. He wasn't feeling good knowing that she was hurting and was pretending to be optimistic for his sake. He just wanted to see her smile genuinely once again. He couldn't digest her solemn face anymore. Moreover, her appearance earlier had almost scared him.
He decided to relent to her longtime request at that moment as he was definite that it would actually make her smile for real. Even though he knew that he was going to take a big risk by doing this he couldn't think of any other plan god enough to cheer her up.
Ray: (firmly) Get up early tomorrow I'll take you out someplace nice.
Ye-Jin was stunned by the sudden firmness of his voice. He rarely used that tone with her. He was clearly unwilling but determined about something.
Ye-Jin: (shaking her head) I am alright you don't have to-
Ray: (smiling) I am not asking you, sweetie. I am telling you.
Ye-Jin was speechless once again. She never knew that he could be that domineering with only a few words. With no reason or way to refute she simply nodded showing her acquiesce.
Ray didn't linger around much around her house after finishing the noodle-meal. He ordered her to sleep early and be ready by six the next morning before bidding her goodbye.
If he was to carry out his plan tomorrow then he had to make many prior preparations for the whole night.
Chapter 44: Surprise
The next day early morning Ray arrived at Ye-Jin's place early in the morning. He was surprised to see Ye-Jin waiting for him sitting on the front porch. It seemed that she was slightly dozing off. Ray pressed the horn and she was startled awake. He suppressed his laughter but couldn't stop the little curve of his lips at her scared look.
On the other hand, Ye-Jin who was startled awake caught the sight of the sound in mere seconds and didn't waste any time idling on the cold floor. She quickly got up and made her way to the car and simultaneously Ray opened the door for her.
Ye-Jin: (smiling) Good morning Ray, you look happy?
Ray: (nodding) Morning to you too. Did you rest well?
Ye-Jin: (affirmative) yes I did and you?
Ray: I couldn't sleep much and I know you didn't either.
Ye-Jin: (sighing) I tried contacting Aera last night. She still isn't answering.
Ray placed his warm hand on her fidgeting ones in order to comfort her. Ye-Jin's hands were slightly cold due to her staying out for some time. She was a little surprised at the unexpected contact but she felt touched at the unspoken gesture.
Ye-Jin: I am fine don't worry. I am confident we'll sort things out between us.
Ray only nodded at her and chose to not comment. It was a matter between two close friends and he was in no position to interfere between them. The most he could do was cheer up the girl who was sitting beside him. The crease between his brows eased a little when he saw her relax.
Ye-Jin: (curious) by the way why didn't you rest well?
Ray: I had to prepare somethings for today.
Ye-Jin: oh!
After that neither Ye-Jin asked anything nor ray elaborate further on what he had been up to. Ye-Jin definitely had many questions churning in her head but she didn't dare ask Ray any because she didn't want to spoil the tranquillity between them.
The rest of the ride was spent in silence. Ye-Jin fell asleep in the car as it was comfortable and Ray couldn't make himself to disturb her even after they arrived at their destination. He just turned off the engine and waited patiently for her to wake up.
It didn't take long for her to wake up.
Ye-Jin: (drowsily) are we there?
Ray who was somewhat lost in admiring her calm face came back to earth when he heard her question. It dawned on him that he had been lost staring at her. A first he felt like kicking himself for behaving like a pervert but then questions arose in his mind as to what was happening to him.
Ray: (composing himself) Yes. We are there.
Ye-Jin rubbed her eyes to chase away the remaining sleep and looked out her windshield to see the very popular building standing imposingly in front of them. She was speechless and could do nothing except stare at the huge infrastructure.
Ray: (clearing his throat) shall we go in?
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