Chapter 10

I'm not going on a date.

Jisoo sighs and looks carefully at her mom's clothing collection. Mom it will be fine. Let you hair down.

Dara followed her opinion. Jisoo examines her appearance at the mirror. Too puffy. Better up.

But I'm not going Jisoo.

Jisoo ignores her fuss and looks at the black dress that Dara has put on. Hmm. Is that what you're gonna wear?

What's wrong with it?

A bulb lights up on Jisoo's mind. Maybe you should wear something brighter. She pulls out on her mom's yellow dress.

Yellow makes me look fat.

Jisoo raises her eyebrow and shows Dara her yellow dress.

Dara pouts and gives an excuse. It was on sale.

Jisoo sighs and looks for other options. How about this one? It's y.

No one wants to see an old woman look y.

Mom, you're only 48. Choi Ji-Woo's 44 but she's y.

Is he good looking?

Mom!

What? Just answer my question.

He's nice.

Dara snorts at her comment. So he's an ugly old guy.

He's not that old! He's very healthy.

I'm not going.

Mom, come on. It'll be fun!

Then you go.

Jisoo raises her hands as a sign of surrender. All right. Forget it. 

Dara feels so scared as this is the first date she had after Seunghyun, Jisoo's father. It's already 7:00 pm. I don't have enought time. Tell him I'm sick. Lost my voice.

Jisoo looks at her mom. She didn't know that her strong-willed mother could be so small sometimes. Mom. It'll be fine.

What am I going to talk about anyway? Forty-eight and going on a date.

As Dara continues to sulk, Jisoo steps out of the closet and sits next to her mom. Mom. It's okay. We have enough time. Look. This dress isn't bad. We'll just take your hair down and...

Dara looks at her daughter's fixed gaze. What? What are you looking at?

Mom.... you're beautiful. You'll be fine. Any man would be lucky to be your date.

Dara tears up at her daughter's compliment. Thank you......................

................Do I tell him about the baby?

Save it for the second date.

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By 8 pm, Dara's date came with a bouquet. Hi. You must be Jisoo. Nice to meet you.

Hi. Yes, nice to meet you too. She'll be done in 5 minutes.

Jisoo leads them in the living room and waited for her mom. So.. Mr. Song, what is your line of work?

I'm in import-export

Good business?

Hmm. not bad not bad. Made enough last month to go on a single cruise to Fiji. Not that I went... You're an only daughter?

Yes

I always wish I had kids.

No kids? Do you want any?

No, it's not necessary. I'm too old now. Besides, I'm fixed down there.

Ohhh....

After that awkward silence, Dara finally appears wearing a different dress. Both Jisoo and Mr. Song was awed by her beauty and elegance. (https://www.google.com/search?q=sandara+park+dress+fashion&rlz=1C1CHBF_enSA713SA713&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiL1PuN_a_pAhXcw4sBHa9BCl0Q_AUoAXoECAwQAw&biw=1366&bih=625#imgrc=KO1m2zJxR_86uM)

Hi. you must Seung-heon. 

Mr. Song stands up quickly and stutters nervously by the sight of Dara. H..Hi.. my name is Seung-heon Song. Can we go now?

Yes, I'm just going to get my coat.

Jisoo escorts them at the door. What time are you getting back?

Before midnight!

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The next day, the second prospect arrived who brought also a bouquet. 

Hi, you must be Mr. Lee, please come in.

As they waited for her mom, Mr. Lee asked Jisoo some questions.

So you're a doctor?

Uhmm yup.

Out of nowhere, Mr.Lee pulls down his pants. Can you help me? I've got a wart on my left calf. It's driving me nuts.. Can you tell me if it's cancer?

Jisoo was shocked at his actions and covered her eyes. Oh my god. Sir, we're in my apartment. Pull your pants up please. 

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Afer a countless number of dates, Dara was exhausted and went back to their apartment. 

As she enters the unit, she saw Jisoo eating her dinner while watching the TV. Sooooo how did it go?

Dara plops into the couch and grabs the remote to watch the anticipating night drama show. I think I'm too old to have a child.

What makes you say that? Jisoo says with a moutful of food. 

If these are my dating options... I am definitely too old. Why are you in street clothes? Dara finally notices her daughter's unusual sleeping clothes.

So I don't have to change in the morning.

Dara chuckled. I can't believe you came from my womb.

Jisoo laughed as well and continued to watch with her mom. She points at a character from the drama. Is that the good guy?

No. That's his brother.

Then, who's that guy?

He's the most evil of them all. He wants to ruin her family to avenge a grudge.

Ohhh. Who's the loser the've beating up?

That's the good guy.

Oh.