The slim body that was active dancing greeted Byul's gaze as he stepped into the club. He shook his head, not at all expecting to meet the girl there. Added to his annoyance was when the girl he knew well was in his former best friend's arms when they still in school, Park Sodam.

Byul himself did not know what reaction he wanted to show them. Angry because of Sunmi, Hyejin's ex-girlfriend who was collapsed in another man’s arms or happy to meet Sodam, a friend he hasn’t met in a long time since they left school. That old friend probably didn't know about the history of the girl who became his dance partner now with Hyejin.

"Sodam!" call Byul before patting his shoulder at the dance floor of the club. Sodam from behind, startling at the old friend. 

"What are Northwestan University student doing in the City of Stanford? You should be in Illinois, Sodam-ah" Byul asked.

"Byul?" said Sunmi in a surprised before dropped open. Sunmi's waist was released by Sodam when Byul's question heard in his ear. Her face became red holding back embarrassment. Unlucky for her, Moon Byulyi was also there at the club that night. She regretted for not listening to Yongsun's advice earlier.

Her eyes darted around, looking for a glimpse of her ex -boyfriend, Hyejin. Usually, where there is Moon Byulyi, there is also Ahn Hyejin. They moved like a pair of twins. Sunmi instantly became worried, afraid that she will be enraged by Byul and Hyejin.

"Too bad! Hyejin isn't here to see your game, Sunmi. I'm here alone. You don't have to bother looking for him. He also doesn't want to look at your face anymore," Byul sneered. He realized that worry had already begun to paint on her face. The girl was busy looking around, perhaps to find Hyejin.

Byul adjusted his shirt collar position draped over his favorite light blue t-shirt worn since the afternoon. Sweat already run down on his forehead. His dry throat had not yet been taken care. He glanced at the bar counter, saw a row of liquor arranged on the shelves.

"Byul!" call Sodam as he presented his long time friend a hug. The cold conversation between Byul and his dance partner just now was left hanging.

"Long time no see! Let's sit down first, we can talk," said Sodam while pulling Byul to a table nearby. On the table was already placed drinks for him and Sunmi who had not been touched as they were busy dancing earlier. Sunmi followed in their footsteps slowly and without hesitation the girl sat next to Sodam, facing Byul.

"What brings you to Stanford, Byul? I know you were studying at Soutern California. Minhyuk should be here. But I dont see him at all." said Sodam, resting his arm on Sunmi's shoulder. His behavior was returned by Byul's stare made Sunmi to sit uncomfortable. 

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Byul said in a threatening tone. Drastically Sodam lowered his hand from her shoulder. Sunmi's face turned pale. Sodam's gaze was shot right at Byul, expecting an explanation.

"If you want to know, this girl had betrayed Hyejin. Her cousin also toyed Minhyuk. My brother is now in the ICU because of Hyuna. I came here because I heard she is always here. I want to find her."

"Minhyuk oppa is in the hospital? What happened to him?" Sunmi asked, surprised to hear the news.

"Don't pretend to care about Minhyuk, Sunmi. You're just like your cousin!"

"Byul, don't equate me with Hyuna. I have no intention of hurting Hyejin," Sunmi denied in a soft tone, trying to soften Byul's heart. 

"You don't have to act in front of me, Sunmi. In front of other people, you can act like that. Your acting can't deceive me like you deceived Hyejin."

Sunmi was stunned. She looked at Sodam, expecting sympathy from the man. But he just froze while throwing his eyes in the other direction. He seemed like he was on the side of Byul, not her.

The long necklace that sheathed around her neck, she played with the index finger of her right hand, trying to cover up her nervousness that was increasingly killing her breaths. Her forehead furrowed in worry, worried that Byul would continue to kill her night.

"Hyejin and I have been history for a long time," Sunmi said, begging Byul's sympathy so that they would stop talking about her relationship with Hyejin. 

"History can't be changed, Sunmi. That's the fact. Your regret can't heal Hyejin's heart that was scratched because of your treacherous attitude," said Byul, voicing clearly that he would not be fooled by Sunmi's appeal after what the girl did to his friend. That was enough.

"Byul, I'm sorry to hear about your brother," said Sunmi tried to change the topic of their conversation. The accusations that Byul threw at her, she tried to erased from her mind. She did not expect the man to apologize for his words. She knew Byul's heart now was like boiling water. Wrongly said, the fire of his anger will erupted later. 

"You better be! I want Hyuna's address now!" Byul said in harsh.

"Byul, please don't do anything to Hyuna. I'm sure she must have a reason of her own. Give me time, Byul. Let me talk to Hyuna first. We'll listen to her explanation," Sunmi persuaded.

"What other explanation? You want to wait for my brother to die first before teach that useless woman?" Byul snapped. Angry was clearly displayed on his face. 

"Just give me what Byul wants, Sunmi-ah," Sodam persuaded.

She shook her head. She did not want to stab her own family. Who was Moon Byulyi to punish her cousin? Minhyuk should have known that Hyuna never loved him seriously. Hyuna did not like to be tied to any man. She wanted to be free.

"I can't, Sodam," Sunmi said. Sodam sighed.

"Don't try to do anything to Hyuna, Byul. She didn't ask for all this to happen. I'm sure she doesn't know what happened to Minhyuk oppa. She won't let oppa die for her," Sunmi denied and this time she was clearly defended her cousin. 

"You want to threaten me?" Byul asked. 

"No. Im not threaten you. I just feel that Hyuna's actions must have reason. You can't blame her alone," she added.

"So, you want to defend her?" 

"Byul, she's my cousin. Please don't force me to betray Hyuna," Sunmi pleaded, trying to gain sympathy.

"I know you, Sunmi. The word betrayal is always in your life's dictionary. So, you don't have to be nice. If you can betray Hyejin who sincerely loves you, I think you also can betray Hyuna, don't you? "said Byul, sarcastically.

"Byul, you..." Sunmi's words stops there, it cannot be finished. She was afraid that she would worsen the situation if she followed the feeling of anger that was overflowing in her heart now.

"Don't play with fire, Sunmi. Don't challenge me. You better give me Hyuna's address now. I want it now or else..."

The ringing sound of a newly received message through his cell phone stopped Byul’s words. He read the message that Hyejin had just sent him. His text was same as always, straight and concise. Byul carved a smile.

"Forget it! I've got what I'm looking for without your help! So, I don't owe you anything," said Byul in cold as he got up from the blue chair. 

"Byul, have a drink first," Sodam said as he held out a glass of whiskey, preventing Byul from leaving early.

"I can't have a drink. I need to drive and after teaching the girl, I have to go back to the hospital to see Minhyuk hyung," said Byul as his eyes focused on the glass of orange juice placed next to Sodam's glass. 

Byul was sure that Sunmi has not touched it yet  because the glass was still full. Then, without having time for Sodam to say anything, he reached for the glass with orange juice and sipped quickly.

"Byul, no!" stop Sodam but it was too late. The empty glass was placed back on the table, in front of Sunmi. Byul smiled cynically.

"Byul, you..." Sodam's words stuck in his throat. He looked at Sunmi for a moment before looking at Byul again.

"Dont try to stop me, Sodam!" Byul threaten before running out.

Sodam lost of words.

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"Where is Byul oppa?" Wheein asked, looking at Hyejin who was sipping hot chocolate in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel. Her bag was tossed on the seat next to Hyejin before sitting and facing the man. 

She has been waiting in the hospital for quite some time hoping that the man will return soon. But hope was just hope. Byul did not appeared at all until Chorong asked to go home.

"What's this noise? I just want to enjoy my drink." Hyejin mumbled while blowing the hot chocolate at his hand. 

"You know why I'm like this, Hyejin. Don't pretend to not understand,"

"Know what?"  

"Where's Byul oppa? I know you do know where he is! Don't play with me, Hyejin. You want to keep him away from me on purpose, right?" accused Wheein.

"Yah, you're talking like I'm took hyung from you. If hyung is a hot girl, it doesn't matter. He is close or far from you, it has nothing to do with me, okay. Don't make accusations. I don't have the gut to interfere in your and his affair," said Hyejin, who got replied with angry snort from Wheein. 

"You must have waited a long time, right?" Hyejin guessed, as if pouring gad into the fire of Wheein's anger. 

"Yah, Anh Hyejin!!" Wheein snapped. 

"Dont kid me, can you? If not, I'll beat you later! I'm angry, Hyejin-ah!" Wheein threatened even though she realized the threat was unreasonable.

 "Omooo! I'm scared," Hyejin said in a mocking tone while showing his naughty facial expression to the girl. 

"Yah, please don't play around," wheein asked again. Still in an angry tone. 

"Relax! Don't get angry, will you? Actually, I told my dad's people to kidnap Hyuna and send her to the hotel. She was unconscious. Then, I texted hyung to tell him to go there. Maybe he's teaching the girl now," Hyejin continued slowly while sipping his of hot chocolate in the mug. 

"You sent oppa to teach Hyuna?" said Wheein in shock. was half open.

"Then, you want me to send you?" Hyejin sneered but this time failed to invite the girl's anger. Her face turned gloomy when he explained where Byul had gone. Her forehead was filled with worried wrinkles, worried if something undesirable happened. 

"What do you think oppa will do?" 

"how could I know? Maybe smear her face with a permanent marker. Or maybe throw her in the trash. Maybe even beat Hyuna. Or tie her near the flagpole in front of ambassador building. Or ... "

"Byul oppa won't do indecent things to Hyuna, right?" cut Wheein, voicing a concern that was ingrained in her heart. His forehead was furrowed with worry, worried if Byul acted out of control. 

"Indecent? What do you mean?" The empty mug in his hand was placed on the table. He looked at Wheein's serious face, trying to guess the meaning of the girl's words earlier. Then he laughed out loud. He could read the thing that was playing in Wheein's mind and he knew it was impossible as long as Byul has not lost his sanity.

"Byul hyung is naughty. But, he's not what you think. He never slept with other wo