บท 23: Live in the moment

Following morning Ye-Jin opened her door to welcome her mother with a huge smile. The elder woman was ecstatic to see her little daughter. Both the ladies embraced each other and made their way into the house asking about each other's well-being.

Ye-Jin: I thought big sis was coming with you.

So-Jin: she was but then she had to cancel her plans. She and your father had to fly to Japan for an urgent meeting. She told me to apologise to you on her behalf.

Ye-Jin: (pouting) Mom, I really started this. If I hadn't been busy that night then big sis wouldn't have been angry with me in the first place.

So-Jin: (patting her head ) sometimes we lose ourselves in the work Ye-Jin-ah. That is why it is necessary to find a balance between them. I think you will find it when you find yourself a boyfriend which I heard you already did?

Ye-Jin: (frowning) do we really look like a couple? He is only my friend.

So-Jin: (ignoring her) Ray is a handsome man Ye-Jin-ah. I would be happy if he became our son-in-law.

Ye-Jin: (scandalized) Mum! Didn't you hear a word of what I said! He is just my friend.

So-Jin: (shrugging) even I used to say this about your father in the beginning. Shin Jay told me that you two did look really good together. Just like match made in heaven.

Ye-Jin: (gritting her teeth) I will kill him for this. (Suddenly laughing) Mum I remember it now, from last night everyone has been asking me if he is my boyfriend.

So-Jin: (lost in distant memories) I went through that too. (Curiously) So come on I want you to tell me everything.

Shaking her head and laughing Ye-Jin went on telling her mother about her encounters with the one and only superstar Ray.

From the first meeting in the dance practice room, to her saving his drunk ass in the cold night, to their adventures of previous night and even him bringing the take out for both of them in the dead of the night.

The elder woman listened to it intently and gave right reactions at right places.

Ye-Jin: (contented smile) I do feel like I have finally found a good friend Mum.

So-Jin: (patting her hair) I know Ye-Jin-ah, you do feel lonely sometimes even if you don't tell me I am your mother and you are more like your father. He too didn't get along with too many people but we simply clicked. Now that I think of it I had to do a lot of stunts to get him to notice me.

Ye-Jin: you and dad were always made for each other mum. Even big sis is lucky in this matter. I too want a love like yours.

So-Jin: (smiling tenderly) and surely you will get it. So tell me honestly what do you feel about Ray?

Ye-Jin: I have been his fan for a long time mum. I do like him like his fan but I don't think I still have any strong feelings for him in that aspect. Also I just want to cherish the friendship I have with him for now. If something has to happen then it will eventually happen right? So I am just living in the moment.