After HJ’s meeting with her professor, HJ calls PL right away.

PL: *phone rings* hello?

HJ: PL-ah, sorry about earlier.

PL: it’s ok HJ-ah

HJ: what was it that CD what to say anyway?

PL: ohh… about that…. His opening his dance studio officially next week so he wants us to invite us.

HJ: ohh, is that so?

PL: so do you think you can make it??

HJ: *sigh* I don’t think I can. There are a lot of things I need to do here first.

PL: Is it a serious problem? *she asked curiously*

HJ: no, there’s no problem here. I just need to attend the award ceremony personally and other stuffs. *she explains*

PL: award ceremony??

HJ: yeah, before I went back to Korea I submitted an entry to a painting contest and I was informed last week that I won first place and I need to attend the awarding personally or I’ll be forfeited.

PL: *happy* really?? Wow! That’s great HJ-ah… I’m so happy for you…

HJ: thanks PL-ah, just tell CD I’m sorry that I can’t make it.

PL: ok, I’ll tell him. When will you be back?

HJ: I don’t know yet. But I’ll keep in touch with you guys so don’t worry.

PL: promise?

HJ: yeah, promise.

            After a few days BH, BG, CD and PL meet again.

BH: any news from HJ?

PL: I got a call from her a few days ago.

BG: what did she say?

PL: she said she needs to go there because she needs to attend the award ceremony.

CD: award ceremony?

PL: ohh… she won the contest she joine