:: Confused ::

 

The Kwon’s Penthouse

 

After returning from his morning jog, he went straight to the bathroom to wash up, and getting ready to go to work. Yoona's schedule today is a recording for a cooking program with some recent Kpop idols at a famous broadcasting station.

 

“Still got a time,” he glanced at his wristwatch, and heading towards the kitchen to make a breakfast.

 

“Good morning, oppa!,” Krystal greets him while walking towards the kitchen. She went to the water dispenser, and took a glass to drink a water.

 

“Good morning, Krys. Do you want to eat your breakfast first?,” he asked while putting the toast into the plate. He made a simple American breakfast like toast, scrambled eggs and chicken bacons.

 

“Yeah, sure. Thanks, oppa,” she replied and took a seat on the stool. “Wow! American breakfast,” she excitedly said. Yuri smiled and poured an orange juice into the glass.

 

“American breakfast for American dongsaeng,” he replied and sipped his coffee. Krystal chuckled on his words.

 

“Sometimes when I miss eating Korean food, I will go to the K-Town to have some,” she said while munching the toast.

 

“Your mom can cook for you, right?,” he replied. Krystal shook her head.

 

“She’s too busy with her boutique lately though. Sometimes we just ordered take-away since we don’t have a maid at home. We will eat at outside during weekend since Dad will spend his time every weekend playing golf with his retire friends there,” she said.

 

“Oh, I see,” he nodded. “Ermm.. how’s your unnie?,” he asked hesitantly.

 

“She’s fine, oppa. She’s in her third trimester of her pregnancy,” Krystal replied while glancing at Yuri. Somehow she felt angry for what her sister had done to Yuri.

 

“If only you were with me, I will make sure that I will never hurt your heart, and we can live happily ever after,” she thought.

 

“Ah, I see,” he replied as he smiled faintly. “What are you going to do today?,” he asked as he tried to skip from the previous topic.

 

“Dad asked me to visit our main office here. He said it’s been a long time since the last time the Jung visited the office,” she replied. The Jung family decided to move to L.A after Jessica remarried, and Mr. Jung opened the branch office in there. Jessica was in charge of their business there as a CEO, while her new husband, Choi Sooyoung opened his company’s branch in L.A.

 

“Arasso. My work will finish during lunch time. Want to grab a lunch together?,” he asked. Krystal’s eyes lit the moment she heard the offer.

 

“Yes, I would love to!,” she excitedly replied. Yuri chuckled on her act.

 

“Alright, it’s a lunch date then,” Yuri casually said as he glanced at his wristwatch.

 

“A lunch date?,” she thought. “No way! He might just have been kidding when he said like that,” she thought again. “Get a grip, Krystal Jung! He doesn’t have feelings for you. He's just your brother-in-law,” she thought.

 

“Hey, Krys! Are you okay?,” Yuri asked, causing her startled.

 

“Y-yes, oppa. I’m okay. I was just thought of something,” she replied and smiled awkwardly.

 

“Ah, okay. I thought you fall asleep with eyes open after you finish your breakfast just now,” Yuri jokingly said, causing the latter laughed.

 

“Ya! I’m not like that, though!,” she exclaimed. Yuri chuckled and got up from his seat, carrying the empty plates to the sink to wash. Krystal immediately got up, and rushed towards Yuri, pushing him aside. The latter looked at her, dumbfounded.

 

“Let me wash it. Just go get ready to work, oppa,” Krystal said.

 

“Are you sure?,” he asked.

 

“Yes, oppa. Just go! Palli!,” she replied and shooed him.

 

“Arasso, thanks!,” he thanked her and with that, he left the kitchen and heading to his room.

 

 

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SM Entertainment

 

“Morning, Yul!,” Sunny greets him as soon as she saw Yuri went out of the car.

 

“Morning, Sunny!,” he greets her back. “Morning, Miss Im,” Yuri greets and bowed towards her.

 

“Hmm, morning. Shall we go now?,” Yoona asked while looking at Sunny.

 

“Yeah, sure,” Sunny replied, and informed the driver to open the MPV’s door for Yoona. Yuri dashed towards the passenger’s side, and immediately went inside the MPV. The driver then drove the car out of the parking lot, heading to the broadcasting station.

 

 

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“You looked happy today,” Sunny said while glancing at the set where Yoona and the idols were busy shooting the program.

 

“Am I?,” Yuri replied as he looked at Sunny.

 

“Oh, come on! I can read you by looking at your facial gesture. You are not like before, looking rather serious,” she said.

 

“Chincha? Ah, I think maybe because I have already used to work with your fussy boss over there,” Yuri jokingly said, causing Sunny giggled and slapped on his arm.

 

“What was happened to you last night?,” she asked, giving him her serious look.

 

“What? Nothing happened, though,” he replied, furrowing his brows. Sunny wiggled her brows while smiling in mischievous like she knew something happened on him.

 

“Aishh.. Arasso. I accidentally bumped into my sister-in-law at the convenience store last night. She was planning to attend her friend’s wedding ceremony in Seoul, but her friend had to go back to her hometown for emergency case. So, I invited her to stay at my penthouse,” Yuri informed.

 

“You mean, Krystal Jung? The gorgeous, genius and the youngest heirs of The Jung?,” she asked.

 

“Who else, though?,” Yuri replied. Sunny chuckled.

 

“So, how many days she will stay at your penthouse?,” Sunny asked.

 

“Three days. After that she will stay at her friend’s house once she returns,” Yuri replied.

 

“Chances to date her?,” Sunny asked in a blind guess, causing the latter furrowed his brows.

 

“What are you talking about, Sunny ya? She’s my sister-in-law, though. And, I don’t have any feelings for her. She’s like my own dongsaeng,” he truthfully replied.

 

“Ah, okay. Mian. I didn’t mean to become a busybody friend, though. But, who knows, she might felt the other way around. Don’t get me wrong, Yul. It’s just my two cents,” Sunny said.

 

“Don’t worry. I got you,” Yuri replied as he smiled. Somehow, Sunny’s words has triggered his mind. Krystal seemed like happy and sometimes she like having daydreaming whenever they met, back then when he was dating Jessica and after married to her. He had to admit that he likes her too, but she’s not more than just like a little sister to him.

 

“Alright, it’s a wrap. We will continue the shooting for the final results on next week,” the program director said. Yoona sighed in relief and was about to walk towards them when suddenly a male idol approached her, and requesting her permission to take welfie together. Yoona just smiled awkwardly and agreed upon his request.

 

“Seems like she got a new fans. A handsome one, though,” Sunny said with a grin.

 

“She’s a famous celebrity. It’s a common for a people like her to gain fans,” Yuri replied while looking at them.

 

“Well, if she wants to cheat on her boyfriend, I don’t really mind, though. A long distance relationship is a big no-no to me,” Sunny states her two cents.

 

“It depends on the person. Whether you have a short or long distance relationship, both parties need to put a trust on each other,” Yuri replied.

 

“Yeah, you’re right, Yul. I’m not denying on that. I trust Yoona, it just her boyfriend that I don’t trust. You know, he’s the famous actor in China. Can you imagine, he met so many beautiful actress and celebrities of his country almost every day. I bet he must have this little devil in his mind to go out and flirt around with those girls,” Sunny said.

 

“Don’t say like that, Sunny. Who knows, he truly loves Yoona, and a devoted one,” Yuri replied. They immediately stopped their chatting when they saw Yoona was approaching them.

 

“Let’s get out of here. I feel suffocated,” she whispered to Sunny, but loud enough for Yuri to hear. Yuri just giggled silently and with that, the trio immediately left the studio.

 

 

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“RING! RING!

 

“Hey, Krys! Where are you? I have already arrived in front of the building,” Yuri said as he answered the call.

 

“I just come out of the elevator, oppa. Just wait a little bit, okay?,” Krystal replied.

 

“Arasso,” he said as he hung up the phone. While waiting for Krystal, he the radio and hummed the song which has been played while drumming on the steering wheel. He then immediately got out of the car when he saw Krystal was approaching to his car. He dashed to the passenger’s side to open the door for her.

 

“Thank you, oppa,” Krystal thanked him smilingly while getting in the car. Yuri just smiled in return and dashed back to driver’s side.

 

“So, what do you really want to eat when you’re in Seoul?,” Yuri asked her.

 

“Ermm, as much as I want to eat Korean food, I feel like want to eat sushi today. Can we go to my favorite Japanese restaurant at Gangnam, oppa?,” she replied.

 

“Anything for you, Princess Jung. Kaja!,” he said playfully, causing the latter chuckled.

 

“He called me Princess? Aishh.. Don’t do this to me, oppa,” she thought as her cheeks flushed.

 

After thirty minutes of driving, they arrived in front of the Novotel Ambassador Hotel building where the famous Japanese restaurant called Shunmi was located. Yuri then stopped his car in front of the main entrance area, and the hotel’s car jockey approached them. The car jockey opened the door for Krystal, and Yuri handed the car keys to him.

 

“Thank you, bro!,” he thanked him.

 

“You’re welcome, Sir,” the car jockey smiled and politely replied to him. The two then walking side by side, entering the hotel.

 

“Krystal Jung,” Krystal mentioned her name to the staff at the counter of the restaurant. The staff then checked her name under the reservations list through the computer, and then she led them to the reserved table.

 

“Thank you,” Krystal and Yuri thanked the staff in unison. Yuri then pulled the chair for her, and Krystal thanked him before she sat down. The two made their orders for food and drinks they desired to have for their lunches. They thanked the waiter before he left their table.

 

“So, how's your work today, oppa?,” she asked.

 

“Work was okay. How's your visit at the company?,” he replied.

 

“It was okay too. But, they wanted me to stay at the HQ, and acting on behalf of my dad, so that they at least can focused on our company's direction in business when The Jung’s representative was here,” she said.

 

“I see. Why don't you discuss with your dad when you return to L.A. later then? That, if you want to fulfill their request,” he suggested.

 

“Really? You think I should do that?,” she asked.

 

“It’s up to you, Krystal. If you don't want to then it's okay. I'm sure you must already have your own future plans on whatever you want to do in your mind, right?,” he replied.

 

“Honestly, I don't have any, oppa. After completing my Masters degree, I really don't know on what should I do next. I keep on questioned myself, should I work with daddy, or should I build my own empire, or just proceed with whatever I desired to do, which is what you’re doing right now. I really wanted to work on my hobby, but knowing that my dad wanted to retire soon, I have to help him whether I like it or not,” she stated her mind.

 

“See, you have already made your decision,” Yuri said. Krystal furrowed her brows, feeling confused.

 

“Excuse me, Sir, Maám,” the waiter suddenly came and served them with foods and drinks they ordered earlier.

 

“Thank you,” the two thanked him, and the waiter bowed to them before he left.

 

“Let’s eat!,” Yuri said as he took his chopsticks, and devour his prawn and udon noodle soup.

 

“Oppa, you said just now that I have already made my decision. What do you mean by that?,” Krystal asked while munching her salmon sushi.

 

“Like you what you have told me just now, you knew your dad wanted to retire, and you have to help him. So, that’s what I meant. You decided to help your dad,” he replied.

 

“Oh, shoot! Why did I say like that!,” she grumbled, causing Yuri chuckled on her words.

 

“Let’s not think about that, and eat your sushi first,” Yuri said.

 

 

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“No oppa, it’s on me,” Krystal said as she insists to pay for the lunch.

 

“I said no, and this is a guy thing. Here, take this card,” he replied as he quickly handed his card to the cashier. The cashier smiled while looking at the two and quickly swipe the card on the machine. She asked Yuri enter his pin number before she proceed to press the button to confirm the payment.

 

“Your boyfriend is so cute, though,” the cashier said smilingly. Yuri and Krystal looked at each other and burst out laughing.

 

“We are not boyfriend and girlfriend, Miss. She’s my dongsaeng for your info,” Yuri explained.

 

“Oh, sorry!,” she apologized and handed the card back to Yuri.

 

“Nah, it’s okay. Thank you,” Yuri replied and smiled.

 

“Still, you looked more handsome when you did like that to her,” she shyly said.

 

“This ! She thinks she can flirt with Yuri oppa? I need to teach her something,” Krystal thought angrily.

 

“Excuse me! He is indeed my boyfriend! Let’s go, oppa!,” she sternly said and quickly grabbed Yuri’s hand, leaving the cashier girl dumbfounded.

 

“What was that?,” Yuri asked while letting himself being dragged by Krystal to the main entrance of the hotel.

 

“She’s trying to flirt with you, oppa. Can’t you see that?,” she replied as she’s still holding Yuri’s wrist without she realized.

 

“I don’t see it like that though. She’s just trying to be warm to her customer, that’s all,” he stated his opinion.

 

“Aishh.. Whatever!,” Krystal grumbled, and released his wrist from her holding. She then walked out of the hotel, leaving Yuri dumbfounded.

 

“What’s wrong with her?,” he mumbled. The car jockey then approached him, then he quickly left Yuri to take his car at the parking lot.

 

“Hey,” he approached Krysta who was standing near the hotel’s main entrance with her arms folded and mouth pouted. Yuri just smiled as he found her cute.

 

“I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings,” Yuri apologized. Krystal unfolded her arms and turned to look at Yuri.

 

“I’m sorry too, oppa. I shouldn’t act like that,” she replied while lowering her head, feeling guilty. Yuri just smiled and patted on her arm.

 

“Nah, it’s okay. I know women usually have their own perspectives when it comes to the situation like that. I’m slowly learning from them, and from you,” he said.

 

“I should learn from you too. Learn to be cool like you,” Krystal replied as her lips slowly formed a smile.

 

“Hahahaha.. You’re so funny, though,” Yuri laughed. Not long after, his car arrived and the car jockey got out of his car and handed the car keys to him.

 

“Here,” he slipped some banknotes into the car jockeys pocket.

 

“Thank you, Sir!” the car jockey thanked him and bowed. Yuri just smiled and patted on his shoulder before he went to the car and opened the passenger’s door for Krystal. After making sure the latter safely went inside the car, he dashed to the driver’s side and went inside. He then the engine, and drove the car to the next destination.

 

“Do you want to go anywhere after this?,” Yuri asked.

 

“Can we go to the shopping mall nearby? I want to buy a dress to attend the wedding,” she replied.

 

“Yeah, sure,” Yuri replied and with that, he drove the car to the nearest shopping mall.

 

 

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At the shopping mall

 

“What do you think of this dress, oppa?,” Krystal asked while holding a black lace dress.

 

“Hmm.. it’s beautiful. Why don’t you try it first,” Yuri gave his opinion. Krystal then informed the salesgirl that she wanted to try the dress, and she led her to the fitting room.

 

“How do I look?,” she asked right after she walked out of the fitting room.

 

“Beautiful,” he thought.

 

“Ermm.. it looks great on you. You should take this one,” Yuri replied.

 

“Chincha? Alright. I’ll take this one,” Krystal excitedly said and heading back to the fitting room to change.

 

“Your boyfriend has already paid it, Miss,” the cashier girl said to Krystal.

 

“What? Ya, oppa! I told you not..,” Krystal was about to continue her words when Yuri suddenly silenced her by putting his index finger on her lips. Krystal was stunned, and her cheeks flushed.

 

“Done? Alright, let’s go,” he said as he took the shopping bag and grabbed Krystal’s wrist, dragging her out of the boutique.

 

 

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The journey back to the Kwon’s penthouse was quite when the two didn’t talk to each other since they left the shopping mall. Krystal suddenly becomes quiet, and she just looking outside through the window of the car. Yuri felt worried with her sudden quietness as he keep on glancing at the latter and his front, back and forth.

 

“Krys, are you okay?,” he asked. Krystal didn’t reply as she was so immersed in her thought.

 

“Krys?,” this time, Yuri grabbed on her hand that was on her lap, and the latter startled. “Hey, are you okay?,” he asked again. Krystal looked at his hand that was on top of her hand, but then she suddenly pulled her hand from his.

 

“I’m okay, oppa. Don’t worry,” she replied and smiled faintly.

 

“Look, I’m sorry if you doesn’t like me paying for your dress earlier. I really want to. No other intention, okay?,” he said as he apologized.

 

“It’s okay, oppa. I understand. Thank you for the dress and for the lunch today,” she replied. Yuri couldn’t help but to smile as he felt relief.

 

“Don’t mention, okay? That’s what an oppa should do to his dongsaeng, though,” Yuri replied with a grin.

 

“He only looked me as his little sister, not more than that,” Krystal thought frustratedly.

 

 

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“RING! RING!”

 

“Hey buddy! What’s up?,” Yuri answered the call right after he entered inside the penthouse. Krystal just heading straight to her room without caring on what Yuri was doing.

 

“Hey, Yul! Do you have a time for tonight?,” Hyomin asked.

 

“Ermm.. yeah. Why?,” he replied while slumped himself on the couch at the living room.

 

“Let’s have a drink. I want to discuss with you about something important,” Hyomin said in serious tone.

 

“Arasso. What time do you want me to come?,” he asked.

 

“Around 10:00. Usual place,” Hyomin replied.

 

“Alright, deal! See you tonight!,” Yuri said.

 

“Yeah, see you tonight, bro!,” Hyomin replied as he hung up the call.

 

“I should inform Krystal that I will be going out tonight. I hope she’s fine staying alone here,” he mumbled as he got up from the couch, and walked towards Krystal’s room.

 

“KNOCK! KNOCK!”

 

“Krys, can I come in? I want to inform you on something,” Yuri said while knocking the door. There’s no answer from her, and Yuri keep on knocking the door, but still, there were no response from the latter.

 

“Maybe she has already fell asleep. Should I enter inside and wake her up?,” he mumbled. Without thinking further, he slowly pulled the door knob, and entering his head first. The room was dark because it was already evening, and in an obscure view, he could see Krystal was lying on the bed with face downward . She's already changed her office attire to a tank top and shorts.

 

“Aigoo.. She’s already sleeping,” he mumbled slowly. He then approached the bed, and sat on the edge of the bed.

 

“Krys,” he carefully patted on her shoulder. The latter didn’t stir a bit. Yuri tried to wake her up again while continuously patted gently on her shoulder.

 

“Krys..,” Yuri was about to continue waking her up when suddenly she got up, and leaned forward to hug him. Yuri was startled.

 

“Oppa..,” Krystal weakly said while hugging him.

 

“K-Krystal Jung.. what.. What was wrong..,” he asked as he was in confused state.

 

“I.. I like you, oppa,” she hesitantly said.

 

“M-mwoh?,” Yuri was dumbfounded.