As Ven slowly opened her eyes, a thought quickly crept into her mind. “Was it a dream? Was it real? Why did Yunho say those things to me last night? What did he mean? I, I really can’t understand what’s going on…” she then closed her eyes again tried to erase all the things in her mind.

“Ven, you’re going on a date today so clear your mind okay? Think straight and don’t think about Yunho. It’s just a mistake. Maybe he was drunk last night… maybe… maybe. But he said that I am special to everyone who loves me, especially him. Does that mean he loves me as… or that does mean that he was just referring to sister-brother love that we have?” she then let out a long and deep sigh. “Aaaahhhh~ I am going crazy…” she shouted as she started pulling on her hair as if to wake herself up.

“Hey, what are you doing? Are you losing your mind now?” Jiajene suddenly appeared and asked teasingly.

Ven looked at her sister and sighed again. “Jiajene, I think I am going to lose my mind just thinking about everything,” she cried out.

Jiajene immediately smiled and shook her head in disbelief. “Are you really my sister? You know, your problem is quite easy… if you’re going to lose your mind just thinking about everything…. then don’t think at all. Just forget all the things that are bothering you and just deal with what you have to do now. It’s that simple.”

Ven stared at the younger girl with a wide smile on her face. “Jiajene! You’re a genius,” she screamed in total joy. “You’re right. I shouldn’t think about things until I can clear everything. I will just concentrate…on…” she started to feel her heart beat become faster after suddenly realizing that in just an hour, she was going on a date with an unknown guy.

Jiajene somehow sensing her sister’s confusion suddenly decided to change the mood. She quickly grabbed a small pillow near her and threw it straight at Ven’s face.

“Hey, why did you throw that?” Ven asked angrily.

“Wake up sleeping princess. Stop daydreaming already. Eve will be here in a few minutes. She already called and asked me to wake you up already. She said that she’s going to do your hair and your make-up so that you’ll become pretty. As if make-up and a good hairstyle can do anything to improve your looks,” Jiajene answered while laughing continuously.

Nervousness quickly entered Ven’s heart. “Do you think Eve will let me off if I suddenly cancel for today?” she suddenly asked her sister.

Jiajene smiled and shook her head. “Good luck. If you do that, then be prepared to lose you buddy. You know very well that she has a temper. You already agreed. So if you’re really not that sure about it, then you should have something from the very start.”

Ven lowered her head in defeat. “I guess there’s really no other way huh?”

“Just enjoy your date and tell me about it okay?” Jiajene said with a big grin on her face. “Aahhh, don’t forget to snap a picture of your date okay? Who knows maybe it will be your very first and last one,” she again said while laughing continuously.

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An hour later, in a restaurant …

Ven quietly sipped on the juice that she ordered while trying to control her nervousness. “What time are they supposed to come?” she asked Eve.

“They will be here… just be patient okay? We haven’t even waited for 10 minutes yet. And besides we arrived early. We were supposed to meet them at 11am. It’s just passed 10,” Eve answered with a calm expression on her face.

Just a few minutes passed….

“Sorry I am late… But I had to pick up something first,” a familiar voice suddenly uttered as he sat down in front of Ven. “Hi,” he greeted the girl facing him with a warm smile.

Ven almost choked on the last sip of juice that she made before the man appeared. “Junsu, what are you… doing here?” she managed to utter.

Junsu couldn’t help but smile. “I’m your date,” he answered straight while waiting for Ven’s reaction.

“WHAT??? You’re kidding me right?” Ven asked with a trembling voice.

Junsu just shook his head. “Nope, you can ask Eve.”

Immediately Ven glared at Eve. “Tell me you’re all joking right? Are you trying to kill me? You already know that all the girls in school are already targeting me because they think I have a special relationship with Junsu… And now you’ve arranged a date for the two of us? I honestly don’t have any intention of being a punching bag or a rag doll before this date is over.”

Junsu couldn’t help but let out a light laugh. “Don’t you think everything you’re saying is a bit too much? First, I think it’s okay to go on a date since we can always hide and second, why do you need to bother yourself with what others will be saying or thinking? I think what is important is us. If we actually enjoy this date and make the most of our time together, don’t you think so?”

Ven felt like she would be disappearing any minute. She was very embarrassed that she wanted to just stand up and walk away and forget that the scene just happened. “I, I didn’t mean to sound negative or something. It’s just that…”

Junsu smiled sweetly. “Let’s just enjoy our day together okay? I already arranged everything. So please stop worrying. Relax and let yourself have some fun.”

Eve nodded in agreement. “Ven, this is a date. We’re here to have a fun day with them so please loosen up, okay?”

“But…” Ven wanted to say something when…

“Hi~” Erin somehow just appeared out of nowhere and sat down beside Junsu. “I hope I am not interrupting but I heard that you guys are on a date. Can I join you?”

Junsu’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Erin! What are you doing? What do you mean you want to join us? Don’t tell me you’re going to tag along on our date?” his voice somehow reached a higher pitch that made Erin laugh out loud. Junsu frowned and shook his head in disapproval of his sister’s action.

After a few minutes, Erin finally managed to control herself. “Sorry. Sorry. I just couldn’t help myself. This is the first time that I am seeing my brother so serious with dating a girl.”

Ven and Junsu cheeks quickly became hot with embarrassment. Eve started to giggle and nod.

“Aaah I see, well it’s okay. This is the first time that Ven is also very nervous about a date. Well this is her very first date…” Eve said.

“Eve, stop please,” Ven somehow signaled her friend to stop revealing her secrets.

“Junsu, here…” Erin gave her brother a set of keys and a small envelope.

“And these are?” Junsu asked curiously.

“Just read the letter okay and stop asking questions. Go… Time is passing by while you’re just sitting there. Have fun okay? Take care of Ven,” Erin said with a very meaningful smile.

Junsu tilted his head on one side while wondering what is going on. “Okay, well we’re going then. Ven, are you ready?”

“Eh? You mean we’re going on a date, just the two of us? What about Eve?” Ven asked nervously. Somehow her face had become pale and cold sweat was becoming more obvious.

Junsu laughed. “Don’t worry. I don’t bite…. I just kiss…” and with those he started laughing hard.

Ven become more conscious and looked at Eve as if asking for help.

“Sorry, I have a date. So you need to go on your date as well…” Eve said with a wide grin.

“Date? Where?” Ven asked while looking around the place.

“Here,” Erin raised her right hand. “I’m her date. We’re going on a shopping spree.”

Ven felt her eyes were blurring with tears. “So you mean the two of you set me up?”

Eve and Erin both nodded in unison. “Sorry dear, but I do hope that you can forgive us. Someday I know you will thank us too. So off you go and have fun,” Erin uttered apologetically.

Junsu slowly took Ven’s hand. “Come on, we have lots of things to do today…. I promise you this will be a very memorable day… for the two of us.”

As Junsu and Ven walked away, Erin just stared and gave a light laugh. She then took her drink and had a toast with Eve. “To Junsu and Ven’s happiness…” they both cheered.

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In a hidden part of the restaurant, someone was silently watching what was happening. As Junsu held Ven’s hand, his heart started aching… “Ven, if only you would also look at me…”