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A Familiar Stranger
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Kwang Soo shuffles in the driver's seat as he looks around for Ji Hyo. He had borrowed her manager's van to surprise her after her new drama's first script reading. For the past few weeks, both of them had very little time to see each other due to their conflicting schedules. It's been a while since he has seen her other than through the screen of his phone. The actor was getting quite anxious. Although the van is fitted with tinted windows and the sun has set long ago, he was careful to not be seen by anyone. As staff members, actors and actresses exit the building, he cranes his neck to look for her. He spots her three seconds later. Honestly, he could easily find her in any sea of crowds, he was just always drawn to her.
 

As he patiently waits, he grabs the flowers from the backseat, preparing to greet her.
 

Kwang Soo watches as Ji Hyo approaches the car, her hand reaching for the door when all of a sudden, he sees Dong Wook jogging up to her. He could see how startled Ji Hyo was, the awkward air permeating the atmosphere is almost visible. And although the sounds were a little muffled, he could make out what he was saying from the other side of the door.

 

"Ji Hyo ya." He says, shuffling his weight from one leg to the other. "Are you doing anything tonight?" 

 

Kwang Soo could readily see discomfort in her face. She didn't want to talk. "Uhh... I am."

 

"Ah, geurae. Do you want to maybe get dinner with me? I don't know, maybe tomorrow?" He persuades. Dong Wook's hand is now on his way to reach for her arm. The giraffe was a second away from opening the door, he couldn't stay still knowing someone was making Ji Hyo uncomfortable, but before he could, Ji Hyo takes a step back. Her arm dodging the touch. 

 

"I... I can't. I just... I don't think I would feel very comfortable with that. Mianhae, Dong Wook ah." 

 

At her response, a flash of hurt crosses Dong Wook's eyes, it was visible even through the tinted windows of the van. "Ji Hyo yah. What happened that time..." Ji Hyo inhales deeply, she already knows where this is going and she didn't like it one bit. "I-I don't regret it. I know I didn't make myself clear but... I-I like you..." Kwang Soo could see the look in Dong Wook's eyes. It was almost the same way he looks at Ji Hyo, but not quite. He was going to kiss her. Without thinking twice, the giraffe swings the door open, hitting the other man in the process. 

 

"Aghhh-" Dong Wook winces, he doesn't know if it was because he was caught trying to make a move on Ji Hyo or if it's because his leg was hurting, or both.

 

Kwang Soo turns to look at Ji Hyo, she looked a little startled and honestly, also relieved. Dong Wook was getting too close for comfort. Nonchalantly, he hops off of the van as he stands straighter, towering over the other man. "Annyeong, Dong Wook hyung. Olaenmaniya." 

 

"Kwang Soo?" He says, confused as he rubs the side of his leg. The impact from the door wasn't much but it hurt regardless. "What are you doing here?"

 

"Uhh... I'm here to pick up noona."

 

The other Lee was confused. It wasn't Monday, so there was no Running Man filming. Why was the boy picking her up this late at night? He was also slightly irritated that the first time he tried to confess to Ji Hyo, he was interrupted. Eyeing the giraffe, 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!