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A Familiar Stranger
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Ji Hyo stands in front of the mirror to check her appearance one last time. She has been staring at her reflection for longer than necessary, paying attention to the smallest of details. She wants this night to be perfect, not just for herself but also for Kwang Soo. As she looks through her purse, she hears the doorbell chime. Quickly fastening the strap of her heels, she peeks into the peep hole. And standing on the other side was Kwang Soo. He was... mesmerizing. She couldn’t take her eyes off of him. Ji Hyo could see him fidget a little, both arms behind his back. She smiles to herself. And I thought I was the only one that’s nervous.

 

Ji Hyo swings the door open.


“Wow.” He says breathlessly, staring at her as if he saw her for the first time. With the Kwang Soo in front of her, she  can now see him better. He was dressed to the nines. The actor was wearing a tailored black suit, with a black bow tie. His hair styled in the way she likes best, almost imitating the shape of a comma. Kwang Soo looked just... exquisite. “Hi.” She manages to breathe out the breath she didn’t know she was holding.

 

Staring at him even longer, she can tell with absolute certainty that she has the same effect on him. The way the tops of his ears turn red gives him away. 
 

Biting his lips to suppress a smile, Kwang Soo stands shyly right before her. Ji Hyo looked nothing short of perfect. He couldn’t believe his eyes. If he could slap himself right now, he would’ve already done it. He wanted to make sure that he wasn’t dreaming.

 

Ji Hyo was dressed in something that embodies her. At first, she wasn't so sure about the dress, she thought that it might be a bit too much for a first date. But seeing how he was gaping at her like a cartoon character, she knew it was the right choice. The light pink satin dress, hugging her curves at the right places. The dress was a personified version of herself, beautiful but still comfortable. Her hair cascades flawlessly down to her shoulders in beautiful soft waves. The tall man couldn’t find any words to summarize his thoughts so he just awkwardly hands her the bouquet of flowers that he had been holding behind him. It was an arrangement of baby’s breath flowers. 

 

“Gomawo, Kwang Soo ya. It’s beautiful.” Reaching for the small card attached to it, she opens it. His adorable scrawny penmanship wrote, “Baby’s breath: A symbol of everlasting love, innocence and pureness” and underneath it says, “From Kwang Soo. To my everlasting love, Song Ji Hyo.” At this, she smiles at him, noticing as he turned shyer. “I love it, Kwang Soo ya.” She says as she gets on the tip of her toes to plant a chaste kiss on his cheek, leaving a pink tint from her lipstick. She giggles to herself but doesn’t say anything, she thought it was cute.

 

“Love, you look... wonderful.” He finally says.

 

Hitting his arm playfully, she could feel her face start to get warm. She was starting to feel bashful from the way he was staring at her.

 

“Ready?” The tall man asks as he delicately rests his hand on the small of her back.

 

Meeting his gaze, she thought that if she could go back to that cold winter night, it wouldn't have mattered if he took her to eat soondae or fish cakes across the street. She knew that night would've been perfect, for as long as it was Kwang Soo. He is the perfect date.

 

She nods, lacing her fingers with his. As he guides her into the elevator, they could see their reflection on the metal door, they both look flushed and anyone who would see them wouldn’t h

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I should really edit the earlier chapters, shouldn't I? Every time I read them, I can't help but think that I need to edit them to make the flow of the words better, especially for the new readers. I'd hate it if they stop reading half-way through because the first few chapters are iffy. Lol

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Chicha27 #1
Chapter 60: This chapter very sad :(( . Thank you for the update!!! Can't wait for your next update^^
maisie010 12 streak #2
Chapter 60: My heart breaks for Kwang Soo *sigh*. Thank you for the update!! ^^
maisie010 12 streak #3
Chapter 58: "And though it was spring again, the bed didn't feel as warm as she thought it would be." I like how this sentence perfectly encapsulates how she really feels.

Didn't realize I'm already at the end of the story! I will wait for updates ^^ Fighting!
maisie010 12 streak #4
Chapter 56: It's like the World of the Married! I feel so sad for both of them. I feel like it's all just a misunderstanding. Kwang Soo couldn't possibly.. :(
maisie010 12 streak #5
Chapter 54: I feel so sad for this chapter huhu I dread the next one. Jealousy and insecurity can really make one think irrationally. :(
regzlim
#6
Chapter 58: I guess Dong Wook was there to pick up the pieces after the dissolution of the marriage.

I really enjoyed the way you wrote about Ji Hyo waking up to the sight of a sleeping Dong Wook. It invoked a sense of warmth in the scene's sweetness, and I can feel Ji Hyo's affection for him. Yet, reading further, one gets the impression that Dong Wook is nothing but a replacement. A rebound love. And I find that somewhat sad, and I feel myself pitying the man and rooting for him. NOOooo! LOL.

But I digress. I think deep inside Ji Hyo knows this. Knows that she is treating him as a replacement and is trying to compensate for it. She definitely is trying to convince herself about the rice. To me, the bibimbap scene is an analogy of their relationship. She wants Dong Wook's bibimbap to be like Kwang Soo's. She wants it to be good, she convinces herself it is as good. She wants Dong Wook to be like Kwang Soo. She wants their love to be the same as what she had with Kwang Soo. I found that tragic and heartbreaking.

The last paragraph infuriates me though. I would never answer a loved one's question on whether I loved her by giving her another question, even if her previous statement about meeting her ex surprises me.

"What kind of question is that?" Yeah, Dong Wook. I could ask you the same. It comes from a woman who is insecure, and wants reassurance. An answer like that says a lot about a man. He isn't confident enough in his love for her.

Darn it, I am confused again. And that's a testament on your writing skills! Good job!
alwayskpoplover
#7
Chapter 58: Aigoo... Dongwook should have gave a proper answer! I hope Ji Hyo isn't too bothered. Then again, being woman, woman overthinks way too much so... >< aigoo!!
Lmoonlight #8
Chapter 57: Why am I crying like this?? gosh they don't deserve this I hope that ji hyo would find out that it's just a misunderstanding
And im curious how kwang soo adopted the girl
Tasyakamila27 #9
Chapter 57: Why? Why? Why? This is very sad! I feel that there is still love between them but because of that misunderstanding.........
I just want them to resolve the misunderstanding all this time.

Can they still be together again? And I want them to get back together!
alwayskpoplover
#10
Chapter 57: Damn! I'm crying yet again! How ironic how life is! Once the person you thought you couldn't live without had suddenly become more than a stranger and that hurts! Aigoo!