"We are really sorry for what happen," said the restaurant manager while bowing. "The staff that are handling the booking are new and he made lots of mistakes," said the manager again.
When the restaurant staff suddenly sang the birthday song and brought the cake, both Shi Hoon and Mi Rae was shocked because it was not their birthday that day. Apparently, a new staff took the booking job and he was not yet familiar with the booking system and he mixed the booking order. The part where Shi Hoon booking the whole restaurant was the staff fault too. Jong Min really did what Shi Hoon ordered him before to book a table.
"It is fine. Don't worry about it," said Shi Hoon in a calm voice. Mi Rae just look at Shi Hoon handling the situation while smiling.
"We won't charge you for your dinner tonight as apology," said the manager while bowing his head again.
"Ok… By the way, that cake, are you going to throw it away?" asked Shi Hoon.
"Yes, since they put the candle on it so we need to make a new cake for the real order," said the manager.
"Then, I will buy that cake from you," said Shi Hoon.
"Ah, if you want that cake, I will just give you for free," said the manager.
"Then, I will take that cake," said Shi Hoon.
"Please wait a minute. We will put the cake in a box," said the manager. He immediately ordered his staff to pack the cake.
While waiting for the cake, Shi Hoon went back to Mi Rae. Mi Rae look at Shi Hoon and smiled.
"Is everything ok now?" asked Mi Rae.
"Yes, and I get that cake for you," said Shi Hoon.
"That is someone else cake," said Mi Rae.
"They are going to make a new cake and throw that one away. Since they used that cake to celebrate our birthday, I decide to take that cake," said Shi Hoon.
"Haha, this is the first time I encounter this kind of thing," said Mi Rae while chuckling.
"This is the first for me too," said Shi Hoon.
While they were talking, the restaurant manager came to them and brought with him that cake. He handed the cake to Shi Hoon and bowed again apologizing for their mistakes. Shi Hoon and Mi Rae left the restaurant.
"Manager, why are you bowing so much to that guy? I know it was our fault but we compensate them so bowing once is more than enough," asked one of the staff.
"We are lucky that he did not get angry at us. That guy is well known to be really scary when angered and he has the power to make us bankrupt. So, whenever that man comes here, treat him with care," said the restaurant manager.
When Mi Rae and Shi Hoon reached their car, Shi Hoon stopped Mi Rae.
"I am not sure if you like cakes but girls usually love cakes. So, here. This cake is for you," said Shi Hoon while giving the cake to Mi Rae.
"I don't really love cakes but I don't hate them. Thank you," said Mi Rae while smiling and taking the cake from Shi Hoon. "Shi Hoon ssi, you don't like cakes?" asked Mi Rae.
"I am not really into sweet things. I do eat sweet things once in a while but I am not a fan of them," said Shi Hoon. Shi Hoon grabbed the car door and opened it for Mi Rae. He did not do this earlier but he just thought of it, so he did it this time. Mi Rae looked at Shi Hoon's act and smile. She got into the car and Shi Hoon closed the car door. Shi Hoon also went inside the car.
While on the way to Mi Rae's home, they just had some empty talk with each other. The mood between them was not as awkward as when before they arrived at the restaurant but there still were sometimes, they kind of don't know what to talk.
"Shi Hoon ssi, you really put a lot of effort for today," said Mi Rae.
"I don't think I put that much effort for today," said Shi Hoon.
"Even if you said that, I can feel your effort today," said Mi Rae with her soft voice. "Why are you treating me that well when you have lots of suspicions against me?" asked Mi Rae and she continued, "You even slipped in some questions to make me spilled something that you want to know."
"So, as I thought, you realize that I try to get some things from you," said Shi Hoon. "Does that mean everything you told me earlier in the restaurant is a lie?" asked Shi Hoon.
"It is half the truth," said Mi Rae.
"Half…" said Shi Hoon. "You want to know why I treat you well despite my suspicions against you, right?" asked Shi Hoon. Mi Rae nodded. "I told you when I asked you before to become my girlfriend. I said I want you as my real girlfriend. Not a fake girlfriend. How I treat you is how I treat my girlfriend," said Shi Hoon.
"Isn't it better if you find your real girlfriend not by threatening?" asked Mi Rae.
"I think you heard me talking to my mom in the elevator that they usually scared of me. The decent one was scared of me and the bad ones is the one that came to me," said Shi Hoon.
"Then, are not I on the bad side with your suspicion of me being a corporate spy?" asked Mi Rae.
"…" Shi Hoon went silent. "You are in the middle of both sides," said Shi Hoon.
"Both?"
"That was before our dinner but now, I think you are on the decent side," said Shi Hoon.
"Haha, is that so," said Mi Rae while smiling. "Why is that?"
"We talked a lot today and realized that you don't seem to be a spy but you do have some secrets you don't want others to know. The reason for keeping the secrets is unknown to me but when I think properly, everyone have secrets and I don't think your secrets is something bad. Where you got your money is still a mystery to me but I think you actually have real decent job and all the ones you take before are side jobs," said Shi Hoon.
"I'm right, right?" asked Shi Hoon.
"Hahaha," Mi Rae just laughing without confirming anything. "Who knows," said Mi Rae and she continued, "If our relationship works and went far, I will tell you my secrets."
"I have nothing to worry then. I do take this relationship seriously and…" while saying that, Shi Hoon stopped.
"And?" asked Mi Rae.
"I will tell you when the time comes," said Shi Hoon while smiling.
"Ah, you are copying me," Mi Rae laughed. The mood between them change again for the better. Shi Hoon got a bit of clarification from Mi Rae and his heart felt a bit at ease. Mi Rae also felt the same when Shi Hoon seems to want to stop doubting her. They talked a lot of things in the car before they reached Mi Rae's home.
Outside of Mi Rae's house, Shi Hoon and Mi Rae arrived. Shi Hoon went out of the car first and opened the car door for Mi Rae. Mi Rae told Shi Hoon that she really did not mind about the car door but Shi Hoon insisted since this was their first date.
"I had fun today," said Mi Rae while smiling.
"I had fun too and its been a while since I smile like today," said Shi Hoon while smiling.
"So, since you are busy for this few weeks, we won't see each other then?" asked Mi Rae.
"That's right. We can't go on another date for a while but we will meet next weekend since we promised my mom to see her and my dad," said Shi Hoon.
"Okay," said Mi Rae. "…Urm~" Mi Rae wanted to say something.
"What is it?" asked Shi Hoon.
"Urm~ is it okay if I call or message you?" asked Mi Rae softly and her face blushed.
"Sure. I will be happy if you do that. I think if you want to call; it is better at night. During the day it will be better if we use text message," said Shi Hoon with a smile.
"Okay. I will call you from time to time," said Mi Rae looking down and blushing. After she said that, "Then, I'm going now," said Mi Rae and she turned around to go home but before she walked, Shi Hoon softly and smoothly held Mi Rae's hand. Mi Rae looked at Shi Hoon.
"Good Night," said Shi Hoon calmly while staring straight at Mi Rae's eyes with a smile on his face. Mi Rae's face went red fast as Shi Hoon looked really handsome that time.
"G-G-G-Good Night to you too," said Mi Rae and she immediately run away from Shi Hoon.
"Don't run, you will fall," said Shi Hoon worried. Mi Rae heard that and she stopped running but she walked as fast as she can. Once she reached outside her home, she looked down and saw Shi Hoon still there. Shi Hoon looked at her and he waved at Mi Rae. Mi Rae waved back. Shi Hoon then entered his car and left the area.
"I'm not dreaming, right?" said Mi Rae.