03 | Restoring Memories 

 

 

[Seoul, South Korea]

19:00

 

A quirky smile slowly formed in the pair of lips coming from hers, truly -- Im Yoona. The moment she stepped out of the Airport, wearing a reading glasses, gray beanie, gray trench coat, black jacket, white top, blue jeans and a pair of sneakers.

 

She doesn't honestly know where to go. So she stayed outside letting all people  passes at her for a while - until Tiffany finally followed, she was the one who held a cab for them. While on the way to somewhere she doesn't know yet, she was staring outside, mesmerized the city lights of Seoul. 

 

"I'm sorry about yesterday again." Tiffany softly and carefully said - noticing the complete silent treatment she was receiving from the doe-eyed. Ever since in the plane, the girl has been so quiet - and up until now. It kills her, seriously. "I just got headaches that time... I was out of my mind."

 

Yoona slowly turned to Tiffany, flashing her a simple yet weak smile. She just return her gazes outside again. Tiffany took this chance and held her hand, she wasn't holding her back.

 

"I promise - I'm going to tell everything you were curious about. We'll do that starting tomorrow, Okay?"

 

"I want to rest my mind at peace first. Don't talk yet." Yoona replied, coyly. It's hard for her situation right now. She's certainly so mess up having no memories about herself and to the people around her. In times like this, she needed some space. At least for this night - so she'll get to have a good mood tomorrow.

 

Tiffany nods her head - understanding the situation. She slowly releases her grasp and turned outside as well.

 

Half way through their journey, they spend it so quiet. Like no one actually is sitting at  the back seat. Tiffany didn't imagine it like that. However, she has nothing to do. She wasn't victim of amnesia. She needed to be understanding in her fiancee's situation. She cancelled their wedding because of this. She needs to stand on this decision.

 

Soon, they arrived at the place Tiffany was talking about.

 

"We are at your family's house." Informed Tiffany softly. She casually stepped out of the cab and was about to get Yoona's door too when the latter went out by herself. 

 

Yoona took the favor of bringing their luggage out of the trunk while Tiffany paid their fare. Once the cab left, they stood next to each other in front of a Im Residence' gate.

 

"Are you nervous?" Tiffany regretted she asked the girl. It was unintention. 

 

"Did you called my father about this?" Said Yoona simply. She wasn't even nervous. Maybe her curiousity of knowing her family made her life that.

 

"I did... and he was excited."

 

"I'm glad." Replied Yoona, reaching for the bell in the gate, ringing it. Tiffany reached for her hand, she held back casually. 

 

Yet, instead of a maid or any other person that they expect will open the gate, a voice from a speaker above the bell was heard.

 

Password~

 

Yoona was more than suprised, looking into Tiffany immediately. The latter just talked back to her dismay.

 

"We are here for Director Im. It's former Agent Hwang. I'm here with his daughter."

 

There was a moment of silence before the same low voice was heard 

 

Reason of visit?

 

"Um, Yoona wants to know her family. And please, She's the daughter. Director Im wants to see her back." Tiffany's patience is really short. It always made her this irritated if a person make her wait.

 

Again, the voice over the speaker disappeared. Yoona can't help and giggle to Tiffany's impatience.

 

Any weapons? 

 

Tiffany sighed. "Nothing."

 

Thanks for your cooperation Miss Hwang.

 

With that, the gate opens. Yoona unlocked her hold to Tiffany and instead took the handle of their luggage. She started to drag it with her, as they casually walked in to the compound of Im Residence.

 

Two butlers meet them halfway, only to get their luggage and lead them inside the house. They're sitting next to eacg other in the living room, waiting for any moment Yoona's father will go out. Like the butlers have said, the old man is on his room - already knew their arrival.

 

"He's really that rich?"

 

"Your family is... Yoong." Tiffany snickered with the kind of question she heard from The other girl.

 

"Chincha? Didn't expect this. Hehe." Yoona giggles, amazed. 

 

"Sorry If I didn't tell you beforehand." Tiffany said. She was about to reach for the girl's hand when she got up and walked to a wall picture. Apparently a portrait of her and an old man. Obviosly her father.

 

"Why is it me and Father only?" Yoona curiously asked. She was wondering why there's only two persons.

 

Tiffany got up and stood next to the curious girl. "All I know is that... your mother passed away after giving birth to you, Yoong."

 

"We are only three in the family right? Where's my other sibling?" Yoona ask again. Base on Tiffany's story about her family, she has an older brother.

 

"He's not here. As far as I can remember, he's in Italy. He's a chef by the way."

 

"Wow. So cool to hear that."

 

"But since He actually doesn't like to be an agent, that's why he decided to live else where."

 

"Hmm, that's make a sense." Yoona nodded understandingly.

 

"And apparently, he's also engage Yoong."

 

Yoona's eyes sparkled in interest. "Just like me? Wow!"

 

"Yup." Tiffany sneered with a smile.

 

"Oh, I should call him one of these days then."

 

"I was about to mention that. You know since, he knows your childhood." Tiffany's eyes formed like a crescent moon. Which neber failed for Yoona to smile in response. She liked her eyes smiling towards her, actually.

 

Right then, they heard foot steps coming from upstairs. They looked up together and find a man on his 50's wearing his pair of pajamas, and eye glass , looking down to them. 

 

"Father?" Yoona called, having this strong feeling it was her own father.

 

"Yoona?" Mister Im called out softly, wearing such a warm smile in his face. "Oh, dear... you are finally back. I'm glad to see you back." He wallked down the last steps and meet half way with his daughter. He pulled her for such a comforting embrace.

 

Yoona doesn't know why but she felt so comfortable. She opened her arms and returned the hug eventually. "It's... It's nice to see you back." She said, almost like a whisper. Having no memories about him, makes her a little frustrated. But to be able to know him, seemed gives her a reason to  restore all her memories. 

 

Mister Im pulled back, so he could cupped his daughter's cheeks. "I'm sorry If I failed to be there when you needed me Yoona. I'm so sorry."

 

Yoona was shaking her head. "There's nothing to be sorry about. It should be me. I wasnt careful. I should have take care of myself." 

 

"Lets apologize to one another then." Mister Im suggested, playfully, earning his daughter smile.

 

"But I want you to know I'll do my best to return all the memory I've lost. You have my word, father." Yoona promised, feeling responsible for her own memories.

 

Mister Im quietly pressed his lips to Yoona's forehead. He smiled - she smiled to him. As it seems a reunion of a family that was separated for few years.

 

Pulling his daughter through her shoulders, he wrapped his arms around her again, and says, "We missed you a lot. Especially Agent Seo." 

 

Yoona find herself smiling to the thought of seeing that agent she recentaly had a conversation. It was if the girl has good vibes around her, she wanna see her again. 

 

Tiffany on the side was smiling warmly, watching the daughter and her father seize the moment of their reunion. She herself missed her late family. But to be able to see the two, she felt welcome as well. 

 

Mister Im turned to Tiffany and also pulled her for a hug. 

 

"Thanks for taking care of my daughter Miss Hwang. It was really so kind for you to bring my daughter back."

 

"Just to restore her memories back... I don't mind at all." Tiffany nervously stated. She had biting of lip, as she shifted her gazes to Yoona behind. The latter smiled at her, she also smiled back. But despite that, her nervous heart was still there. 

 

Meanwhile, a certain girl wearing on her usual tight black jeans, black leather jacket and a sleeveless white top inside her jacket, pulled her car over just in front of the house of Im Residence. She stepped out from her car and fixed her hair for through the window. Her black long hair is definitely looking her y - that some of the guards on the guard house are staring at her. She doesn't mind at all. She was used to them, staring at her. But she can't deny it - she's really gorgeous.

 

"Agent Seo, you want me to bring Romeo on a secured parking lot?" A butler approached her with an offer.

 

"Nope it's okay. I'm just here to report to Director Im. It'll be very quick." Seohyun stated coyly. She finally finished fixinf her hair, she flashed a sweet smile to the handsome butler before making her way inside the mansion.

 

And when she find herself in the living room, she stopped halfway when she noticed two figures, back facing her. Then, Director Im is facing one of them. "Ahem, Director Im? How would you like introducing me to your visitor." She casually just called out.

 

The said old man turned his head towards her. She flashed a very friendly smile. Yet, when the two visitors turned to face her, she lose her smile. Especially when her eyes meet Tiffany. But then, she returned her gazes back to the Im Yoona she's been missing a lot. "Ha-Hi... Oh. I-I... didn't expect this. Tiffany... Y-Yoona... Welcome-Welcome back." as much as she wanted to run and enveloped Yoona with such welcoming embrace, she refrain herself. Thus, she stutters to greet them.

 

"There you go. Yoona, Agent Seo. Do you remember her?" Mister Im said, smiling to her speechless daughter. Tiffany simply smiled to Seohyun.

 

It took a while for Yoona to completely snapped back from reality. And she eventually approached the other girl with a hand stretching towards her. "Hi, there. It's nice tk seeing you. Well, you know me already. But... truly, its great to see you." She smiled so bright. As if she just saw the very gorgeous girl she has ever lent her eyes.

 

Seohyun wasn't surprised at all. Recalling back the very first day she meet Yoona, the girl was the one who introduce herself. This just made her recalled that memorable moment. "It's my pleasure... Yoona." she took her hand and gently shake it. She audibly sigh, as her hand meet hers.

 

"Well, It's good to see you back Agent Seo. I've heard a lot about you." Tiffany who stood next to Yoona, quickly stole Seohyun's hand and held it, shaking the same way. Seohyun released their hold almost instantly.

 

"Y-Yeah, it was also nice seeing you again, Un-Unnie. Congratulations on the engagement by the way." Seohyun sheepishly answered. Though she wasn't glad to see her back, honestly. 

 

"Um, I think you guys should fix your things in the room first. Honey, kindly?" Mister Im interrupted Seohyun's thoughts. He patted his daughter's shoulder. "The maid will take you there. Then we'll prepare for dinner."

 

"Yeah, Um... I'm sorry. I'll see you around, Miss Seo." Yoona once again smiled, as she hesitantly turned and left with a maid waiting for her.

 

Tiffany was about to follow when another maid blocked her way. "What's this?" she questioningly stared back to Mister Im.

 

"Since my daughter doesn't know everything... at this moment. I'd like to suggest - you distance yourself from her. I believe it won't actually help her if you were to keep yourself inseparable. You can just use the guest room, Miss Hwang." Mister Im reasoned, crossing his arms in front of the eye-smiled girl.

 

Tiffany looked over Seohyun, wearing the same stare. The girl shrugs her shoulders, indicating she has no idea bout it. "Thanks for welcoming us, Director." Sighing deeply, she can't go against. She bowed slightly to Mister Im and left with the maid who blocked her earlier.

 

Turning her attention to Mister Im, Seohyun also questioned the decision of Yoona's father. "I thought they were an engage couple? Why are you doing this to to them? It's like you are preventing her."

 

"Couple? Are you hearing yourself? Oh, I beg your pardon Agent Seo. Yesterday, I received a report from a close investigator. He told me the reason of the  crash was her - Tiffany." Mister Im stated truthfully.

 

Surprised, Seohyun's eyes widened. "How did that happened? It wasn't an accident?"

 

"Surprising Isn't it? I too. I almost want to go there immediately and bring my daughter here to keep her away from Tiffany - but I thought It would be obvious that I investigated on the case. So I just let it that way. Until I'll have the complete report, I could say... she's dangerous for my daughter."

 

"So you were... doubting Tiffany's love for your daughter?" Never in her wildest imagine Mister Im would doubt on Tiffany, Seohyun was wondering. She thought shd liked Tiffany for her daughter.

 

"Ever since I've heard the tragic news... And don't get me wrong - I just love my daughter. But if Tiffany was really at fault, I'll not just sit around."

 

Seohyun was speechless. Couldn't form any words to utter, learning about it.  

 

"It's unfornate for my daughter, Yes it is. However, let's focus on the bomb. Let's focus on restoring back her memories. 22 days left. We should hurry. About the case, Let my investigator find the truth, Okay?" Mister Im stated firmly.

 

Can't say no, Seohyun agreed. "Of course Director Im. I suppose it should also be done."

 

"That's why I trust you in this. You're really my best buddy." Mister Im smiled proudly, patting Seohyun's shoulder.

 

"I just-I just... love my job." Seohyun snickered, flushing in the process.

 

"Well, do you mind if we'll share dinner with them? It's a great upportunity to catch up." 

 

"You mean, like right now?" Seohyun exclaimed, didn't expect it.

 

"Have you eaten dinner?"

 

"Uh... You've guess it." Seohyun answered embarrassingly, as her stomach just growl, loud enough for Mister Im to chuckle.

 

 

 

 

Seohyun couldn't even turned her head away... as apparently, or coincidentally, the doe-eyed girl is across her - eating her dinner carefully and quietly. She was eating her own as well, but blame her longing to see her friend again, she barely could concentrate. Tiffany who wasn't noticing it yet was concentrating on her own meal as well, but when she realize it, she uses her toe to interrupt the girl under the table. Instantly, Seohyun looked back at her with a troubled face. As she was about to speak, Mister Im obliviously speak up.

 

"Tomorrow, I'd like you to see a doctor Yoona."

 

Seohyun and the rest, especially the address girl turned to Mister Im.

 

"A Doctor? For what?" Yoona raised her brows.

 

"To make sure you were Okay now. I can see that you're back in shape... But, we never know... one of these days... you can feel headaches. You see, wound on your head seemed not okay."

 

"I see. Well, I think that's a good idea. I mean, Honestly - I feel troubled every time my head throbs. No, not kind of a headache. It's like a mingraine already? I don't know." Seohyun sighed, unfortunately.

 

Secretly, Seohyun formed a fist under the table after hearing Yoona's words. Out of a sudden, she felt her heart tightens. She was so concerned.

 

"You really should go see a doctor, in that case." Mister Im worriedly uttered.

 

"Director, If you may ask... she has her medicine. Only that, she doesn't take them always. I'm worried about it."

 

"That was because... sometimes... the pain ain't just really bad. I can just sleep to it." Yoona reasoned her part, turning her att