Map - 20

1 Map, 2 Passports, and 30 Days of Risk
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A/N: Hey chingus! Posting our update for tonight! I hope you all had a great weekend these past few days. I’ll see you all again tomorrow!

Will Krystal finally give in? XD

 

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KRYSTAL’S POV

 

After the surprise she gave me, we went straight to the Vespa rental shop to rent a scooter like she promised yesterday. Bwahahahaha!!! In Barcelona, they call it Vesping. 

 

What Jung Soojung wants, Jung Soojung gets.

 

Well… not all actually.

 

 

 

 

Anyways, we roamed the streets of Barcelona on a Vespa with me behind her on the seat. Our first stop was at the Unesco World Heritage Site in Barcelona, Sagrada Familia.

 

We stopped near the church and parked our scooter so we can start our tour. Taking off my helmet, Earthling reached for my unruly hair fixing it “Aigooo~~ look at you! You look like a witch!”

 

“Stupid Earthling.” I rolled my eyes at her and kicked her shin earning a laugh from her.  

 

She took off her helmet and ran her fingers on her hair, but in my eyes all of it happened in a slow motion making me gulp. . That is some crazy, y, . My eyes are really having a problem… is this because of my tumor?

 

No Krystal, it’s because of your thirst.

 

Shut up inner self, go back inside your cave.

 

She flashed her beautiful smile at me and fixed the Barça jersey I am wearing. “Are you sure you don’t want to change your clothes?”

 

I pouted at her scratching my neck “I actually want to take this off. Can I?”

 

“Of course! Where’s the shirt you were wearing earlier?”

 

Oh my gosh… I forgot.

 

I bit my nails while looking at her in an embarrassed smile “I placed it inside the paper bag of the things we bought at Camp Nou. It’s probably in our Suite now thanks to Javier.”

 

“Let’s just buy you a shirt so you can change…” I shrugged my shoulders but gave in to her suggestion.

 

In front of the church is the Gaudi Avenue where restaurants, cafes, and shopping centres are located. Its also near Passeig de Gràcia where we went the other night to shop at the Lacoste boutique. And I think that is where we are heading right now based on Amber’s pulling.

 

The Sales Lady who assisted us the other night saw us and graciously welcomed us inside maybe thinking Earthling is going to have a shopping spree again like last time. I told her that we are just going to buy a shirt for me to change on.

 

After buying a shirt and me wearing it instantly while Amber pays for it at the counter, Amber placed my signed jersey inside the paper bag that the store gave us because we forgot to bring a bag. I saw the socks displayed at one corner when I went out of the dressing room and looked at Amber who was waiting for the credit card slip for her to sign on. Well she does like socks…

 

I took a few pairs of dark colored and white socks, plus stripes that I took a liking. “What are you doing?” she asked when she went to my side holding the paper bag.

 

“This looks good on you…”

 

“Hmmm… yeah but I don’t like the color. It’s plain.”

 

“I’m buying some for you…”

 

“Should I stop you?” she asked me in a snicker while checking the socks on my arm.

 

“Can you stop me?”

 

“No. Hehehe…”

 

“Good Earthling~~..” I made a funny face at her puckering my lips before going straight to the counter to pay it using my card.

 

“Should we buy a swim wear for you?” she asked me while we are walking on the Avenue going back to the church. I scoffed at her pushing her shoulders playfully. “Yah! I already have my rash guard!”

 

“A red bikini is a good alternative~”

 

“Sure, buy one.” I smirked at her like a devil. Her face lit up looking so excited before I said the punch line. “But YOU wear it. Deal?”

 

“You no fun Krystal Jung.” hahahaha!!! look at that defeated look!

 

I swayed our hands laughing at a pouting Amber while we walk on the street without care in the world.

 

There were a few tourist groups at the church, some of them are Chinese and Koreans who came from the Cruise Ship that anchored on the pier. Luckily, all of them are in their Senior Retiree years so no one possibly recognizes her. And she’s wearing her dark sunglasses that makes her look so adorable and y as fu--

 

Krystal! Where did the SELF CONTROL MANTRA go?!

 

Oh. Yeah. But…

 

Sigh.

 

“This church looks so old and Gothic..” she murmured beside me while she took photos of the church façade. I turned the GroPro at her and asked her “Do you know who is the Architect of this Church?”

 

“No, but probably he’s already rotting 6 feet below the ground. But… he’s good. Why is the Church not yet completed?”

 

“Well… the design is really intricate and the funds they use for the construction are from private donations. Antoni Gaudi died at 1926 without the chance of seeing how his masterpiece will look like completely.” she took a photo of me then pulled my free hand to walk around the church yard while I shoot some video.

 

We went inside the church and the two of us stood there in awe. Wait… I don’t even know her Religion..

 

 

“Earthling, what’s your Religion?” I asked her while turning Off the action camera in respect for the holy shrine.

 

“You.” Tssss…

 

“I’m serious Amber.”

 

“Christian, our whole family are Christians. How about you?”

 

“We are Christians, too.”

 

“Our church isn’t like this but this is truly a magnificent work of art…” she turned to me, looking like contemplating on something. “Should I take a photo?”

 

Should we? I looked around and saw some of the tourists taking photos. I read the Rules and Regulations of the Basilica last night while browsing online to check the proper clothing we should wear. It clearly states there that using professional photography equipment are prohibited but still, this is considered a Holy Place… right?

 

“Would you like to? Maybe just turn off the flash Earthling. We don’t want to bother the people praying…” I whispered at her. She nodded and followed my instruction before taking a few shots of the Basilica interior.

 

I sat in one of the Church pews and stared at the sacristy, the beautiful stained glass windows adorning the walls and the ceiling above. Looking at the image of Jesus hanging up above like he was nailed on an invisible cross, I took a deep breath and closed my eyes murmuring a short prayer.     

 

A hand was placed over mine and when I opened my eyes, it was Amber sitting beside me staring at the altar too. She turned to me and smiled before intertwining our fingers, squeezing it gently. Giving me support in whatever I am asking from the Heavens.

 

Amber… you know about it… right?

 

The way she smiled was so comforting and warm, the doubts I have inside my heart about my illness melting slowly. I smiled at her and rested my head on her shoulders while offering our prayers for the ones we love.

 

We sat there in silence just holding each other, me trying to be brave inside to tell her once and for all. I took a deep breath and concluded in my mind… she needs to know now.

 

Before I even opened my mouth, she took my left hand and placed something on my palm. It was a tin case like a key chain. What’s this? Oh God….

 

DON’T TELL ME YOU’RE PROPOSING?!?

 

Dugeun dugeun dugeun

 

Heart be still…. hahaha…

 

This is great but still soooo early…

 

“W-w-what…. is… this…?”

 

“Open it…” she said softly. Oh Lord… is she really proposing?!

 

Should I open this??!!

 

OH MY GOD!!!!!!

 

KRYSTAL…. CALM YOUR …. VERIFY FIRST WHAT IT IS….

 

But what if it’s a RING??!?

 

SILLY… WHY WOULD SHE PROPOSE MARRIAGE THIS EARLY?! YOU’VE ONLY KNOWN EACH OTHER FOR A WEEK!!

 

But Uncle Kwon said he already talked to Dad about me and Amber… WAIT.

 

Is it the reason why Uncle Kwon called her last night?! Telling her that Dad approved of it!?

 

DON’T ASSUME!!!! JUST ASK HER MY GOODNESS!

 

I cleared my throat before asking Amber what the hell did she just gave me. I’m going crazy!

 

“A-amber…. what’s inside this?”

 

“Open it and you will see.” Aiiissshhhhh!!! just tell it now!!

 

Open or no?

 

But if she really is proposing, will she kneel in front of me then ask me if I will marry her in front of all this Roman Catholic devotees and tourists!? Oh goodness we will attract attention if that happens!

 

Decide now Krystal! Do you want to be a main attraction inside this Holy Place or just go back at the hotel and open this damn case in private?! At least no one will see you cry and scream in joy!

 

Cry and scream in joy……

 

Yeah… I will definitely do that if a proposal happens.

 

Okaaaay. This will have to wait until later, Earthling.

 

I took her hand and handed the tin case back at her and closed her palm around it. “J-just keep it first Amber, I don’t want to open that now. Maybe when we’re back inside our Suite.” nice one Krystal. But I hope she’s not sad.  

 

“Okay… oh Lord, thank you.” Huh? She sounds so relieved?!

 

I turned my head to look at her and saw her face. She was happy and yeah… really looked relieved. Like a heavy burden was lifted off from her. Hmmmm…. strange. Maybe my confession can wait too… until tonight when we get back in our Suite.

 

“You look happy, Earthling.”

 

“Because I’m with you, witch. That’s why…” why are you so lovely Earthling? (^__^)

 

“I would like to kiss you now but that can wait, let’s finish this tour now and eat lunch. HUNGRY.” I meronged at her while she caresses my nape.

 

We continued our tour inside the Basilica while I tell her the history of the place in a low voice. Pointing all the designs inside and also taking a few photos of us. “Do you know that under this Basilica is a train tunnel?”

 

“Really?! There’s a train tunnel underground? I don’t feel any train coming.”

 

“Of course they did something to dampen the vibrations. If not, the structure of this Basilica will crumble like a sand castle.”

 

After our tour inside, we went outside and I pointed at her the façades of the Basilica. “This is the first façade that was completed, the scene of the Nativity or birth of Jesus.”

 

 

“Antoni Gaudi’s original plan was to build 18 spires representing the 12 Apostles of Christ, the Mary, and the 4 Evangelists and the tallest of all will be Jesus Christ. When the Spanish Civil War happened, some parts of the Basilica was damaged same as Antoni Gaudi’s workshop and the models he built. The present designs are only based on reconstructed versions of his plans that was burnt in the fire and well, modern adaptations.”

 

“The cranes up there are dangerous though…”

 

“They plan to finish this by 2026 in celebration of the 100th year anniversary of Antoni Gaudi’s death. I hope they do finish this on time…”

 

After our tour at the Sagrada Familia, we rode our Vespa and went back to Passeig de Gràcia to grab a lunch. Like last night, we went at El Nacional again because I want to try the other restaurant inside. We only tried one last night because it’s already dinner and she doesn’t want to be full.

 

“So… what would you like to eat today, Hungry Witch?” I elbowed her stomach pouting at her when she teased me.

 

Hmmm…. where to start?~~~

 

4 Restaurants, 4 Bars Krystal…. choose.

 

“Can we start with meat, Earthling?~ There! Like last night hehehe…”

 

La Braseria serves all kinds of aged meat charcoal grilled, wood fired ovened, or cooked in a griddle. Thick slabs of meat cooked right in front of you! Yum! MEAT!

 

They got Ox Burger! Burger! My goodness! I missed eating burger!

 

“Earthling, let’s go to the Oyster Bar next!”

 

“What?! You already ate a pan of Paella and a T-Bone Steak!”

 

“That or I’m leaving.”

 

“Let’s go at the Oyster Bar!~” Hehehe… I got you Amber Liu!    

 

The Oyster was fresh same as the Salmon and the Caviar! I love it! Then we also went to the Tapas bar and ordered their specialty. Our last stop was the Wine Bar tasting the best wine they have accompanied by classic cheese and Iberian ham.

 

“I’m so full!!!”

 

“You ate a lot of meat and everything your eyes will land on! Of course you’ll be full… that’s why I asked you to take a walk.” she snickered at me while holding my hand.

 

After our feast at El Nacional she asked me to take a walk at Passeig de Gràcia all the way to Passeig de Joan. There were a lot of Cafes along the way and Dessert Bars… all looking so yummy… awww…. but I’m so full…

 

Amber’s face was also looking red because of the wine we had and she also had two bottles of beer. How are we going to explore riding a Vespa if she’s this intoxicated?

 

“Hey, Earthling..”

 

“Hmmm…”

 

I halted our walk and took her face rubbing it with my palm “Are you drunk?” She thought for a while and I saw the softness in her eyes. Hahaha… she’s a bit drunk I supposed. “Who told you to finish a bottle of white wine that quick? We were supposed to have a glass or two only!”

 

“But it was good~..”

 

“Plus Beer?!”

 

“I’m okay… don’t worry about me. Let’s just take a walk so I can sweat this out… oh look! A boutique!”

 

We went inside this Japanese inspired shop that sells different shirts and knick knacks. It’s called Madam Chocolat, actually some of the items are a bit Gothic, Punk style, and Victorian Style. A fusion of Western and Eastern brands in one place.

 

Some are Kawaii, some are nay. Amber was just following behind me tugging on my shirt like the time when we were on the way to the bathroom inside the Airplane. I saw some cute socks in there with prints and showed it to her. “This is cute Earthling! You want this?”

 

“Yes! *Hik!*” Seriously?!

 

I got a drunk Earthling who looks like a cute Llama behind me tugging on my shirt like a kid, with reddened cheeks paired with a silly smile on her face. Wow. Looking for some other cute designs, I chose a couple of high socks for her and for me then paid for it at the cashier. The girl at the cashier was looking at Amber with curiosity with the Earthling was resting her chin on my shoulder while we wait for the receipt. She was playing with some keychains that is displayed at the counter. I gave the girl an apologetic smile and mouthed ‘Sorry’ before we went out of the shop.

 

“Come here Earthling!” I pulled her to my side while we walk back to where we parked the scooter. It’s already past 5:00 in the afternoon but here you are tipsy!

 

I called the scooter rental shop and asked a favor for them to pick it up while we wait for them. We sat at the side of the street where we parked it while waiting for the person who will pick it up. I also called the hotel and asked for a car to get us at Passeig de Gràcia because it the best choice other than calling a taxi. At least their service is free and included in our accommodation.  

 

“Amber… are you okay?” I asked her while rubbing her back. She has her head resting on my right shoulder while hugging my body. Some passersby not minding us, maybe they think we’re just some random couple who got tired.

 

“Uhummmm…”

 

“Are you sure?”

 

“Yes *hik*… I suddenly felt dizzy when we were walking…”

 

“Do you really drink?!”

 

“Wine yes, Beer not much *hik*.”

 

“Weirdo~~…”

 

“I heard that..” she tighten her hug and raised her head meeting my gaze “Hey witch… I don’t know why you have a stomach that can hold tons of food in one day and liters of wine, but I

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Chapter 10: hi, while waiting for your other story, i re-read this again but some parts can't be opened, the notification said that there are some errors occured. Can you please fix this when you have free time? Thank you
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Chapter 5: Dahil namiss ko si author at story na 'to babasahin ko ulit 'to ??
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Chapter 19: WHYYYY KRYSTAL IS WITH BARCELONA
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Chapter 45: Gosh it's so weird watching yourself doing IT, like, IT
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Chapter 46: thank you for the wonderful story dear Author.. it was really good that I felt I was also travelling with them to Europe. outstanding! ?
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Chapter 32: I AM CRYING WHAT THE
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Chapter 2: Waaaaaaah
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Chapter 46: Very very nice story author thank you
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I just love YulSic so much in this story and KryBer's love for one another. I'm here to reread again T^T
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