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Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 10:20 AM




Chapter 38: My Friend
Suggested song/music: Wrongful Meeting - Lee Ayumi
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh6eQFqU0Dw)
OR the rock version (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcvFd511rtg)
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“So how did it go, son?” Mrs Kim grinned ear to ear as she walked to the front door to receive her son. Instead of the news she had expected, her mouth dropped open when she saw who Junsu came home with. Chloe smiled and bowed to her politely. “Hello, auntie. We meet again.” Chloe offered her hand. Mrs Kim seem to be in a daze as she accepted the handshake. She didn’t understand what Chloe just told her, but she has a feeling that it would be nothing good…

“She’ll be living with us temporarily.” Junsu announced. Without waiting for his mother’s reply, he signaled for a servant to bring Chloe’s luggage upstairs as he himself went upstairs with Chloe. Mrs Kim nearly fainted at the abrupt news. Mr Kang immediately helped her to the couch and offered her a cup of warm tea. Downing the drink hungrily, Mrs Kim tried to reprocess Junsu’s words. “He says that the blonde doll is going to live with us? She will be living with us?” Mr Kang nodded his head at her. “That’s it. What is happening to my son? One minute he says he’ll marry Ri In, and now he brings home that blonde doll. He’s driving me to my grave, he really is.” Mrs Kim brought a hand to her forehead dramatically and sighed.

“Ri In, I’m home!” Hankyung called out loudly for his beloved sister. He saw a figure flitting about in the kitchen busily as she replied with a ‘welcome home’. “Whoa, you’re cooking?! I’m in for a big treat then! Good thing I got Hee Bon to come too!” Hankyung laughed as he stepped into the kitchen with Hee Bon. Almost immediately, an apron came flying in Hankyung’s direction, and Ri In stood smirking with her arms crossed. “I want Bei Jing fried rice! I’m quite sure sister-in-law doesn’t know about your secret talent for cooking yet~” Ri In said in a singsong manner as she linked arms with Hee Bon. Hee Bon looked shocked and turned to Hankyung who scratched his head. “I never knew you cooked!” Hankyung groaned as he realised how wrong he was to put the two ladies together.

Ye Seul sighed as she flipped through her photo album. The pictures taken with Li Yin reminded her too much of the happy times they spent together. She felt a tear rolling down her cheek when Miss Chu suddenly called for her. Wiping the teardrop away with the back of her hand, she stood up quickly and answered her. “A phone call from Miss Jang Ri In.” she handed the phone over to Ye Seul. Ye Seul looked at the phone, feeling puzzled over the sudden call.
“This is Jang Ri In. Would you like to come over for dinner?”

“Who did you invite?” Hankyung placed the plates of fried rice neatly on the dining table.
“Ye Seul.” Ri In replied simply.
“Ye Seul? You mean, Han Ye Seul, your friend?” Hankyung nearly dropped the plate he was still holding onto. “Weren’t you… all that effort to make everyone believe you’re dead…”
“I’m Jang Ri In, not Li Yin. And who says Ri In can’t be friends with Ye Seul?” Ri In smiled and waved at Hankyung as she made her way upstairs for a change of clothes.

“Why do you want to come here suddenly?” Yoochun asked as he held the door for Ye Seul. She shrugged and eyed the Jang’s before her. Somehow, she felt something when she first saw Jang Ri In in person. A familiar feeling… just then, the front door opened and Ri In’s smiling face appeared. “I saw you through the windows. Why didn’t you press the doorbell? Come in!” Ri In grabbed Ye Seul by her hand and pulled her into the house. Ye Seul stared at Ri In, bewildered. “Excuse me, but do I really know you that well? I appreciate your effort to invite me for dinner, but I can manage on my own to the dining room.” Ye Seul withdrew her hand from Ri In and turned to grab Yoochun’s instead. Yoochun flashed an awkward smile as they stood still in their positions. Thankfully, Hankyung came out with Hee Bon, laughing and joking about something. “Why are all of you stoning here? Invite them inside, Ri In! Come on!” Hankyung signaled for Ri In to lead their guests in. The atmosphere eased slightly as they shuffled into the dining room behind the Jangs. Ye Seul clutched onto Yoochun’s arm tightly, ignoring the looks he is giving her. There is something familiar about Ri In, but she didn’t like that feeling which she does not understand.

Throughout the meal, Ye Seul remained quiet as the guys discussed about the possible future collaborations on work. Ri In stole little glances at Ye Seul every now and then, wanting so much to tell her friend that she is actually Li Yin. Ye Seul seemed to have noticed her little actions, for Ye Seul looked up at the very same moment. Their eyes interlocked for a second, and Ri In quickly looked away. “Not possible…” Ye Seul whispered. “It can’t be…”
“What’s the matter?” Hee Bon looked at Ye Seul concernedly. “Is the food not to your liking?”
“No, that’s not it.” Ye Seul replied, her eyes still fixed on Ri In who sat opposite her. Ri In stood up abruptly and excused herself from the table. Meanwhile, Ye Seul’s eyes never left her running figure. Subconsciously, she stood up and called loudly a name she has never called for the longest time. “Li Yin!”

“Chloe, do you really think it would work?” Junsu sat down beside Chloe on the bed. Chloe sighed and laid herself down on the bed.
“If you are going to doubt me, then it would not work. Just act normally around Ri In tomorrow and when you’re talking within her earshot, try to slip in the news that I’m living with you right now. I’m a girl too, I know this would definitely work!” Chloe rolled over and grinned at Junsu.
“Thank you so much… I honestly didn’t expect that you would help me to regain Ri In’s heart. Chloe, you’re really my best friend.”



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