“Why didn’t you tell me earlier?” Gikwang scolded Minho. They sat in the airport café, drinking coffee. “Tell you what?” Minho played innocence. “That you came to Korea you moron!” Minho laughed. “I’ve been busy these days. I didn’t even have enough time to sleep.” “I can’t believe it. You? Busy working? I guess all the time you spent in the library wasn’t wasted then.” “I mean it. I just got back from China so it’s really tiring.” “Do you know Jinki and Junhyung were in the army? They left a month ago.” “Yeah?” Minho almost forgot asking about his friends. “How about Kyungsoo?” “Kyungsoo and Hyunseung work in Seoul Police Department now. They’re detectives.” “Detectives?” Minho couldn’t help but laugh imagining his crazy friends in police uniform with badges. “Jaehyun?” “Ah, that loves being bartender too much. But, I can say he made much improvement. He owns a café and a bar now. From morning till dawn he becomes a barista. As for the night, he becomes a bartender. He really can’t stay still. And do you know that he’s married to a chef?” “Wah, I really missed a lot since I left.” “Indeed. When do you start working?” “I’ll start working in two weeks. I will spend this week to travel and look for a place to stay.” “You don’t have place to stay?” “Well, my arrival wasn’t really planned before. So the embassy dorm was full and I have to look for a place.” “Where will you stay then?” Minho shrugged. “No idea. Maybe around Seoul, I’ll find a nice flat or a motel. That’s why I just bring one briefcase and one backpack from England. Since I don’t really know where will I stayed.” “I’d love to offer you a room if I hadn’t sold my parents motel.” “You sold it? Along with the bar?” “Yes. Since my parents died.” “Your parents? Really?” Minho surprised. “Why didn’t you tell me? I’m sorry” “Nah, it’s been nearly two years. They died because of plane accident if you wondering,” Gikwang took a sip of his coffee. “So, after my parents died, I decided to sell all of their assets. I moved to Goyang, I opened a florist there.” “Florist? Goyang? That’s a big step you took. Is it enough?” “Well, it’s enough for living. My florist is pretty big you know? The customers also very loyal, many of them are ordered a huge amount of flowers, big party, something like that. Moreover, I still have money in my account from my parents’ assets. So, it’s more than enough. I just chose to live relaxed, less pressure but still responsible.” “I can see your brain now working a little bit.” “Yah, I already went through the phase, my life changing phase. I’m sure you’ll be through it someday.” “What? Destiny?” “Yes, whatever. Destiny, fate, reality, everybody will through it. The phase I called a destiny changer phase. Something will change your destiny and change you. It could be because of death, encounter or even fallin in love.” “Who are you? I don’t recognize you anymore,” Minho cackled. “But I see you’re still the same, a man who flirt with every thing that moved, especially when he’s drunk.” “Hey, I tried to change here. I want to be a one woman only type of man,” Minho said. “What about you? Who’s your girlfriend now?” Gikwang was taken aback. Didn’t see that was coming. “What’s with your question? Asking me like that.” “I’m just curious. C’mon, tell me.” “Nobody, I am not looking for a girl or a relationship right now.” “That means you’re being rejected again huh?” Minho exploded in laughter. “How many women had rejected you since Hara? Or you still couldn’t forget her?” “Stop acting like you knew everything, Minho. I was rejected by her twice in four years. Yes, I haven’t gotten over her,” Gikwang wiped his mouth. “Let’s just talk about you. How many girls you have dated?” “I didn’t date many girls ever since college. I just like waiting for someone right to show up. And I don’t even glance at Irish woman. I prefer Korean.” “Someone right?” Gikwang laughed. “Now I know why you are here. You intend to find a date huh?” Minho didn’t answer and just drank his coffee. “I know some beautiful Korean girls I could introduce to you. You want to meet them?” Minho shook his head. “No need to do that. I am not interested in blind date stuff. And I have my own date tomorrow night.” “Tomorrow night? That’s fast. How could?” “I met her in China. She has all the qualities I want to find in girl, small, long haired, pretty eyes, beautiful, hug-able. She’s a goddess.” “She’s Korean?” Minho nodded. “Yes, I’ll introduce you if this is working. Don’t dig too much on me. I won’t give you a hint about her. You know my code. Never tell anyone about the girl I asked to out before it’s obvious that she’ll be mine.” “Ck, who wants to know about your girl anyway, you talked like she’s so special.” “She is special,” Minho grinned. “You’ll know when you met her later.” “Look at this. You’re so cocky. You never change about woman huh? Always sweet-mouthing woman and then I bet you’ll throw it in one month, truly Casanova.” “That’s my old style. I told you I’m trying to change. I want to leave that player kind of life. That’s just…you know, college life,” Gikwang just snorted. “Gikwang, do you have vehicle?” “I have. Why?” “Can I borrow it? I need it for my date.” “Do you even have a license?” “I have one. An international license,” Minho showed his license. “And I need a space for me to put this huge briefcase for a while. It’s burdening for me carrying this around. Can I put it in your house?” Gikwang shrugged. “Fine by me, but, you pay for this coffee, okay?” “You sly fox,” Minho smacked Gikwang’s shoulder. “It’s a relief having you back here hyung,” Yoseob said to Doojoon who just came and put on an apron. They’re first to come in the morning. “You’re exaggerating really,” Doojoon chuckled. “I’m serious. We’re having such a hard time when you’re gone even just for three days,” Yoseob put on an apron himself. “How’s China?” “Good.” “Good?” “Yes. Good. Nothing special though.” “I heard Chinese girls are pretty. Did you find one?” “Like I’m willing to waste my time to find a girl,” Doojoon shook his head. “No, I didn’t find any girl there. Besides, no matter how pretty chineses girls are, I can’t take my eyes off one Korean girl.” “Why are you being so cheesy suddenly?” Yoseob cringed. Doojoon just laughed. “I’m starving. I didn’t have breakfast yet. Is there any food in here?” Doojoon looked at the refrigerator. “Oh, yes, hyung, there’s a leftover cake in the freezer.” “Cake?” Doojoon said without turning back. “A tart, actually it’s a birthday cake.” “Birthday? Whose?” Doojoon opened the freezer and found the cake. He put the cake on the table, slicing it and eat it in one go. “It’s Taeyeon noona’s birthday.” Doojoon stopped the cream on his fingers. “Taeyeon?” “Yeah, her birthday was two days ago. Same with the grand opening of her academy,” Yoseob dabbed a cream and put it to his mouth. Taeyeon had a birthday party? Now, Doojoon’s feeling guilty. Not only he wasn’t show up on the grand opening day. He also didn’t show up on her birthday. He really had no idea. Well, it wasn’t his responsibility though. But, somehow, Doojoon felt bad. He kept eating the cake whilst thinking about Taeyeon. An absurd smirk showed on his face. He thought about a thing he didn’t even imagine doing it. But, he planned to and had to. He sighed and just hoping for some fortune. Taeyeon just finished her afternoon vocal class when one of her staff told her someone looked for her. Taeyeon then packed up her things and went downstairs to see her guest. “Doojoon-ssi?” Taeyeon wondered what Doojoon did here at this hour, he even still on his chef outfit. “I’m sorry I was in a hurry, I didn’t even change,” Doojoon was being honest. When Fiction wasn’t too crowded, Doojoon just had one thing in mind, went to