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MOM: Jiwoo dear, if you did call me a minute later I would've called the cops already. where were you?
JIWOO: Eomma I'm with a friend remember. Sorry for not calling the whole day though, we kinda drank and got drunk sooo yeah sorry
MOM: dear, I'm happy that you're having a great time relaxing but make sure to inform us ok? Appa and I are very worried.
Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that... wow, I forgot that I am the CEO of our company. I was too much enjoying the company of Dongmin that I set aside my safety. But nobody know who I am so I'm not that worried. This is one of the perks I rarely enjoy haha
JIWOO: you did not tell Xifeng and Jae did you?
MOM: I did dear, I was worried
JIWOO: ugh, I'm dead. they'll kill me, mom! ahhhh
MOM: well, it's not my fault you didn't call me the whole day. Xifeng told me to tell you to call her if ever you decide to call me back.
JIWOO: ughhh mom... you'll be the death of me!
MOM: anyway, what time will you be back? I already made dinner
JIWOO: uhhh mom? can I stay here for another day? we have so much to talk about
MOM: hmmm... why don't you invite that friend over here Jiwoo.
JIWOO: No! I I mean, he can't... now, he still has uhmmm leg problem so he finds it hard to walk
MOM: really? then I'll send someone to drive you both here
JIWOO: next time mom when he's fine... he's kinda shy too
MOM: hmmm
JIWOO: whaat mom...
MOM: is it a girl Jiwoo? I really find it odd for you to keep secrets from us.
JIWOO: just a friend eomma
MOM: well, who is it then
JIWOO: uhh I did tell you last time, it's uhh Moonbin! yeah...
MOM: Moonbin? The son of Mr Lee? The owner of that coffee shop?
JIWOO: yeah, my high school friend
MOM: really Jiwoo?
JIWOO: yess eomma...
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MOM: so how's Hong Kong?
JIWOO Hong Kong?
MOM: Ohh... since you're with Moonbin who is now in Hong Kong. His mom told us when she picked up some of her groceries on our shop.
JIWOO: really?? wow! uhhh, uhmm I'm planning to renova...
MOM: dear, don't change the topic
JIWOO: ok I'm sorry eomma
MOM: just tell me who is it dear, so I'll be at ease... wait, you are still in Mokpo right?
JIWOO: yes eomma... hmmm you remember that conversation we had last time when we had dinner?
MOM: which part dear?
JIWOO: the one I told you and appa about me telling you if I see someone who catches my eyes?
MOM: oh my! I'll tell appa right away Jiwoo!
(inaudible)
It seems mom called appa... ugghhh... how am I to explain this situation!? I don't know if Dongmin feels the same way though, and I don't know how to tell my parents that he is a "HE"! ahhhh I'm dead.
MOM: dear?
JIWOO: yes mom?
MOM: I don't know how to put it, but... uhmmm
There is something in eomma's tone that made me sweat and afraid.. but I need to hear it.
MOM: uhmmm... is it a man Jiwoo?
There it is... Xifeng always wonders why where I got these great intuition skills. I knew it all along it was eomma. She's so good at this she even found a way for us to live slightly in less poverty just after we were kicked out of our house. She even calculated that I'll be seen by my principal and teacher that time if I worked on the market... wee
MOM: it's ok dear, you don't need to explain. Love comes in mysterious ways. We have no reason to argue with that and whoever you love is, is up to you and we are here to support you.
JIWOO: thanks for understanding mom. I love you. and I promise you I'll bring him once he notices my feelings for him
MOM: ohhh is it a one-sided love dear?
JIWOO: I dunno yet mom... hehe that's why I'm still here to figure it out.
MOM: you do remember you have work tomorrow morning right?
JIWOO: ohh yeah, damn! I almost forgot about that! ok, mom gotta call Xifeng now, bye!
MOM: bye dear, wait... do you want me to tell your dad about this?
JIWOO: I think it's much better if I tell him myself mom... I'll feel better that way
MOM: ok dear, bye! Love you and good luck!
(call end)
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XIFENG: explain Jiwoo
JIWOO: good evening best friend! How are you?
Jiwoo waited for Xifeng to reply but she still waits for Jiwoo's explanation
JIWOO: ok ok... hehe I was out with friends and got drunk.
XIFENG: drunk?
JIWOO: uhhh yyeahh?
XIFENG: you enjoying there?
JIWOO: I am.
Silence...
XIFENG: well, that's good to hear then.
JIWOO: aren't you angry?
XIFENG: nope Jiwoo... I want you to enjoy and live life ok? hearing that you are happy is enough for me.
JIWOO: wow... thanks for understanding Xifeng
XIFENG: of course, but tell me... who are you with?
JIWOO: a friend...
XIFENG: who?
JIWOO: Lee Dongmin...
XIFENG: really? is that what he told you?
JIWOO: you did a background check of him didn't you.
XIFENG: I'm surprised you didn't.
JIWOO: I don't want to do it. I kinda want him to tell me instead. Why?
XIFENG: you like him?
JIWOO: well... I I don't know.
XIFENG: I'll assume you like him for obvious reasons.
JIWOO: obvious reasons?? What do you mean by that?!
XIFENG: huh, we're all adults here Jiwoo, you know what I mean.
JIWOO: excuse me? That's kinda harsh for you to say Xifeng. I like him because of who he really is and not for what he looks like.
XIFENG: you just met him yesterday Jiwoo. Fine, whatever you say Jiwoo. I'll slide it off this time coz I know this is your first time experiencing this. But do be careful
JIWOO: I don't know what you're talking about. I don't want to discuss my personal matters anymore to you Xifeng. If there's nothing else...
XIFENG: aren't you bothered that you like a man Jiwoo?! And as far as I know, he doesn't know you either? right?
JIWOO: yeah, I know and I don't care if he is a man. So what??? I can't help but think of him the whole time and yes, I told him my name is Do Minjun...
XIFENG: I know
JIWOO: Wild guess, there are bugs everywhere.
XIFENG: what do you expect? I can't let the CEO run freely that much... who knows? he is someone that can ruin you!
JIWOO: ruin me??? Don't be overly dramatic Xifeng! How can he possibly ruin me?!
XIFENG: you're right. No-one can ruin you actually. But you know what? I'll tell you my honest opinion on this mess you put yourself into.
JIWOO: it's not a mess, and I don't know what you...
XIFENG: you'll ruin him. If things get out of hand? On your end, things will be the same... But for him? Ruined is an understatement.
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XIFENG: think about it Jiwoo. I got to go, see you and take care.
(call end)