The Comeback
Broken Thread
In South Korea three weeks later…
In Athena’s thought’s: “You should go back to Seoul and find what you have been looking for”
Athena: (whispering to herself) What do you mean by that, mama?
YongHwa: Welcome to back our home country, Athena.
Athena: Thank you, YongHwa. Can you take me to the company for now?
At Schnittka Building in Seoul…
YongHwa: I pick you up later, love.
Athena: Tsk, (she rolled her eyes) sure, thanks for the ride, Yong! (she smiled)
The assistant: Welcome to Schnittka Building in Seoul Miss Schnikka…
Athena: Thank you for your warm welcome. You must be Jung SooJung. Just call me Athena. (she said with a straight face)
SooJung: Yes, of course, Athena.
Athena: SooJung, you are from the States. Am I right? (she asked because the girl seemed to be having a hard time speaking in Korean)
SooJung: Yes, miss.
Athena: Then you must have an English name?
SooJung: It’s Krystal, ma’am.
Athena: Do you mind if I call you by your English name, Krystal?
SooJung: No, of course not Athena. (she paused) Can I also have a request? If it’s ok with you.
Athena: Definitely, what is it?
SooJung: Is it ok if I speak English? I mean, it’s just that I’m still having a hard time speaking Korean. I’ve only been here for a few months. (she said in one breath)
Athena: Yes. It’s no problem. I’m sure we’ll get along very well. (she said in English)
SooJung: (In her American accent) Thank you, Athena. Just one more question I read your bio and it said that you grew up in Germany. How come you have such a perfect British accent? (she asked in c
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