So min watched her friend like an hawk. She knew Shin hye is hiding something from her, something she couldn't put a name to. She always appear to time travel and sometimes laugh to herself before she had on an embarrassed flush. Yes, Park Shin hye is keeping a secret and she, Kim So min would find out.

"Hyun Joong and I are going to his parents' on thursday. I would be glad if you can come along." She said suggestively while mentally willing her not to decline.

Shin hye frowned slightly. Kim bum would be there and the last person she wants to see in the whole wide world is Kim Sang Bum. "I have something to do. I am sorry I can't make it." She tried to appear convincing. "You guys should catch a lot of fun."

So min rolled her eyes. "You have nothing scheduled for Thursday night Park Shin hye, I already checked your schedule. Drop the lies and let's have fun."

Caught. "Come on So min, it would be a family gathering and I don't want to intrude." She tried to reason with So min who kept shaking her head in denial.

"Nonsense. I regard you as a family member and you know that. Moreover, I told everyone you are coming." So min said firmly, pleased with herself.

Shin hye sighed heavily. What else could she do but succumb?

* * *

Shin hye picked a flowery lilac clinging silk to wear with matching earrings, purse and heels. She must admit she felt nervous, nervous at seeing Kim Sang bum and that cocky grin of his that sent butterflies dashing wildly in the pit of her stomach. Why should the jerk affect her so?

After his unexpected visit to her office that day, he had always managed to drop in once in a while and whisk her to lunch, either she li