"Dylan, please tell me what exactly is going on?" Yoo-ah questions
"Address me properly and I might give you a answer" I stick out my tongue out like a little kid would when teasing a girl he likes.
She takes a deep breath, composing herself before putting on a very polite speaking tone, much like the lady whose voice comes from the receiver when you have dialed an incorrect number and says 'The number you have dialed does not exist',
"Vice President Park, pwetty pwetty please tell Yoo-ah-ssi what whappend", as she flushes her eyelashes cutely.
Seeing her act of Aegyo live for the second time is still as effective, as I grow weak.
"Well..... I bought a little shares in M.S entertainment. So you could say I am now your big boss."
"How?" She asks still a little confused at the sudden turn of events.
I motion with my finger for her to come closer, "Let me tell you a secret"
Leaning forward, she brings her ears close to my lips as I say softly,
"I'm .... rich"
Two simple words. That hold so much gravity it causes Yoo-ah to buckle under the pressure.
Realistically though, she probably squirmed due to the ticklish effect my breath had on her ear and in part to the ridiculous answer I just gave her, as she was probably expecting a much juicier answer such as I am Lee Soo-moon's illegitimate child.
"So Yoo-ah-ssi, what would you like as a thank you? Should I buy lunch. How about Nabe or Sushi? I'll get you anything, it's your call?"
She contemplates for a second before answering, "Would love to but can't. I have work. I'm an active member of girl group after all. I'm not free to play all day"
Giggling at her humble brag I reiterate, "Well if you want anything just call me and let me know. I'll get it for you"
"You don't have to but" She pauses for dramatic effort
"But what? Come on spill. Let Vice President Lee handle it."
She mumbles something very faintly.
I guess that it must be something that she isn't comfortable with.
To protect her modestly, I move closer to try and hear what she is saying.
Once I'm close enough I can finally make out what she's saying.
"Itadakimasu"
'Why is she speaking Japanese?'
Before I can even finish my thought, like lighting a sensation flutters on my cheek.
It was slightly moist yet warm.
Turning to Yoo-ah, I see her flush face and confirm that what I think happened just indeed .... happened
"Yoo-ah? What?"
She just smiles and laughingly says "Thanks for the meal" before dissapearing into the distance.
And just like that she is gone with the wind, leaving me stunned in place.
Eventually my mind returns and I start freaking out.
The voices in my head begin an intense debate
'Wait! Is this cheating!?'
'No, No, No, How do I tell Hora?
'Hey catch a grip, she kissed you! You didn't kiss her'
'Yes that's right!'
'If anything it was against your will'
'Okay its settled then, we all agree?'
'Yes, that wasn't cheating!'
'THAT WAS ... HARASSMENT!'
....
Throwing the whole Yoo-ah saga to the back of my head for now, I make my way back home to Busan and Hora.
Returning late afternoon, expecting to be greeted by my empty apartment. I notice 2 pairs of female shoes at the entrance.
This is only confirmed further as I hear two female voices have a very fun yet loud discussion from the inside.
"No way? Daebak? Hul, he said that?"
I'm pretty sure, Hora's badmouthing me to a friend right now.
"He was trying so hard to be cool evening speaking in English and all "Extraordinary You". This is 10 minutes after meeting me! It was so cute though"
Yeah, that's definitely about me.
"Seriously, and he says he isn't a player? Don't trust him Choo-choo. Dump him and I will date you" The other voice laughs.
"Haha, No way. Even if he is a player. He is mine!"
That's my girl!
As I enter the living room, I'm greeted by the sight of two girls sitting around the coffee table very comfortably I might add, chomping on various brands of candies and potato chips.
The floor is littered with packets. It doesn't worry me though, Hora is a bigger neat freak than you can imagine.
Across from Hora is a younger girl.
She has milky white skin, with a cuter than most face as her eyes smile when she does.
She's much taller than Hora, If I had to guesstimate she would be around 5.7 ft or 170cm ish.
She a style which screams Bagel. Baby face + glamorous body = Bagel.
"Honey, I am home!" I say as I enter. "Oh and you have company"
The tall girl stands up, and greets " Annyeonghaseyo, I'm Choi Jiri"
"Nice to meet you, Jiri shi. I'm Park Dylan, Choo has probably told you about me before."
She smiles and nods happily. as Hora signals for her not to say anything else.
I can't help but smile as I see the Queen's reign extends beyond just my humble servitude.