{ Chapter Two }

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Silence filled the atmosphere when Ji Min was questioned by Byun In. Slowly, Ji Min sighed and walk a few steps.

"Can we talk somewhere else? More private."

Upon Ji Min's request, Byun In offered that they talk back at his house

Parking the car, Ji Min and Byun In both entered the house.

"Coffee?"

Byun In asked, looking at Ji Min's direction.

"Yes, please."

Then, Byun In vanished into the kitchen. Moments later, Byun In walks out with two cups of hot coffee in his hands. After placing both cups on the coffee table, Byun In took a sit.

"So, can you answer me now?"

Looking at Byun In right in the eye, Ji Min sighed before she takes a sip of coffee before she starts telling Byun In why is she in Royalties. About an hour past, Ji Min ended her story.

"So now, I guess you should know why I'm working there."

Nodding as a reply, Byun In said, "I pity you Ji Min. Being a teen then, you had to become a stripper. But, don't you have a choice? You can run away but, why?"

Standing and walking away from her seat, she went near the window.

"I don't know why either. I just feel like, I'm a bird, trapped in a cage, forever. Not being able to escape to the outside world."

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The next morning, Ji Min stayed at home as she got a cold from last night.

I wonder how will Byun In think about me being a stripper...

Ding-Dong!

"Who's there?"

"It's me, Byun In. I heard that you ask for leave as you're sick so, I've come to visit you."

Opening the door, Byun In smiled at Ji Min.

"Come in please."

Bowing, Byun In entered the house as Ji Min close the door behind.

"Take a sit, I'll go make some coffee."

"Oh, it's fine. I'll be leaving in a minute or two soon."

"So... how are you feeling now?"

Looking at Byun In, Ji Min smiled as she replies Byun In.

"I feel much better now, thanks for your concern."

Soon, time tick by and Byun In had to leave.

"I guess I'll leave now. But,I'll come visit at night. Is that okay?"

"Yup, I guess it'll be fine."

"Okay then, I'll come by later at night. Take lots of care, alright?"

Byun In said, almost sounds like he's requesting her to.

"Bye and see you later."

And Byun In left the house.

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Later that night, the doorbell rang.

It's Byun In. He actually means it.

Opening the door with a smile, Ji Min once again welcome Byun In in the house.

"I've bought some ingredients to cook for you."