Can we go out today? - Nichkhun

Dara read Nichkhun's text message.

Sorry Nichkhun... I can't go. I have something to do today. Next time? - Dara

Okay... Next time. My mom wants to see you that's why I asked. Would tomorrow be okay? - Nichkhun

Let's see. I'll text you. - Dara

Okay... Miss you. - Nichkhun

(",) - Dara

"You're so busy texting." Bom noticed.

"Nichkhun texted. He asked if we can go out today."

"He's starting to get serious with you, huh?" Chaerin said.

"We're just friends. I already set that expectation with him."

"I think he really likes you." Minzy commented.

"He's fine with us just being friends." Dara said.

"Maybe... only for now." Chae reacted.

"He's a nice guy... He's sweet and caring. He deserves someone who can reciprocate that."

"It's now so complicated." Bom said.

"Everything will fall back into place after all these. We'll leave as soon as Jiyong and his parents are okay."

"Will you be able to leave?" Minzy touched Dara's shoulder.

"I will... I should." Dara smiled sadly.

"So..." Chae clapped her hands to get the girls attention and to change the mood. "Let's move to our plan?"

Dara nodded.

"What time will Jiyong's father arrive?" Minzy asked.

"He said a car will bring me to our meeting place... Let's just wait a little longer." Dara answered.

A car stopped in front of them and it's window opened.

"Ms. Dara?" The man in a suit asked to which Dara replied with a nod.

The man got out of the car and opened the door for her. Dara got in the backseat and waved her hand to the girls.

"Be careful." Chae told her mentally.

"I will." She answered.

"Mr. Kwon's waiting for you. He's excited to see you." The man said, looking at her through the rearview mirror.

"I'm excited to see him, too." She said, giving the man a bright smile.

Then silence.

Dara felt awkward so she tried to start a conversation with the man.

"Do you work for Mr. Kwon?"

"Yes." The man stayed focused on the road.

"Is he nice?" Dara asked.

"He is."

"Shouldn't I be scared of him?"

The man chuckled. "He doesn't bite... I guarantee you that."

"How long have you been working with him?"

"For a long time now."

"What's your name?"

"Jaejoong... Do you ask that many questions to a stranger?" He asked.

Dara smiled. "You're not a total stranger. You work for someone I'll be meeting today."

"Mr. Kwon's right... You get a weird feeling when you talk to her. Weird in a good way though." Jaejoong whispered to himself.

"I hope everything goes well after talking to him." Dara said, hand clasped over her chest.

"We're here." Jaejoong said. He unbuckled his seatbelt and stepped out of the car to open the door for Dara. "This way." He guided her.

Dara looked amazed at how extravagant the restaurant looks. Jaejoong guided her towards a private room.

He opened the door for her.

"Good luck." He smiled at her.

"Thanks Jaejoong... I need that." She smiled back.

He closed the door and Dara felt stiff seeing Jiyong's father.

"Dara, right?"

She bowed in front of him. "It's nice meeting you, Sir."

"Have a seat." Mr. Kwon invited. "Wine?"

Dara nodded. She couldn't speak a word. She felt intimidated.

"You look very pretty... It's probably why my son liked you."

Dara blushed. "Oh, no Sir... Jiyong and I are just friends."

Mr. Kwon laughed. "You look good when you blush."

She played with her fingers.

"How's our Jiyong?" Mr. Kwon asked. His face now looking serious.

"He's doing good... I think. He's now working with YG Entertainment as a writer slash