"you have progressed a lot since the last time I met you Madeline , so much development for a week", I smiled at the teen.
"I have no one to thank but you", she adjusts her shirt and grins shyly.
"that's not entirely true, you've changed your outlook on life, you aced your exams, came to terms with your dad's death and you even signed up for drama club by choice and in the process you even got a nice confession from a nice boy...sweety none of that had anything to do with me", I told her.
"you guided me through it though".
"well... Thats my job".
We both laughed.
"how many more sessions do I have?", she asked.
"about 4 more I think", I told her, flipping a page through my report.
" I have so much more to fix", she said moving in her seat anxiously.
"like what", I asked Leaning towards her.
" like Brad, I mean sure he confessed to me and everything but you know... I am not ready to commit", she said.
"have you talked to him about this", I asked her.
"noo.. I am scared of wha-", the bell rang interupting her.
The client stood up with a sigh and ran a hand through her brown hair.
"yeah"
"let's continue this later", I told her.
I sipped my latte with extra syrup, taking a bite of my grilled chicken and lime sandwich in the following second. Lunch time was almost over.
"oh there she is, maple!", miss Aria called me, heading towards me following a man behind her. HE was way too tall. His height remained me of Tae Jun. Or the guy I slept with on the first day we met. Guilt flushed over me.
I forced a smile." come here, this is Tae Jun, the guy I was talking to you about", she called out.
I nodded, and approached them slowly.
"he was just telling me about how he has been having panic attacks in his concerts recently ", she said. I nodded again.
"maybe I can fill her in during the session", he said and she grins at him blankly.
He sure had an alluring presence, I can give him that. I cleared my throat and faced miss Aria.
"how many sessions?", she asked.
Is she out of her mind or she lost her memory. What kind of question is that. She has been in the mental health industry for long enough to know that.
Nevertheless I still answer her. "depends on the client", I said looking at the tall figure.
"as many as I need to fix myself", he said looking at the ground uncomfortablely.
Way to go miss may. Like did u had to make it sound like a question, u idiot.
"right then, I'll leave you guys to it", Ms Aria said finally, disappearing into her office across the hall.
"follow me, please", said trying to be ever so polite. I walked ahead, with my face lowered. Tae Jun seated himself on the couch his long legs perfectly stretched out before him, his hands in his lap. His eyes roamed the room freely finally landing on me
"if you are comfortable enough can I please see you", I asked him.
He nodded uncomfortablely and took of his mask.
I narrowed my eyes, as I took in his face.
The person who I least expected to see.
"umm.... Hi"
" hello... Mr kim"
After sharing a moment of silence I sighed and broke the ice.
it's your job and he is your patient. He is not here as the guy you woke up with but the guy who almost jumped over a cliff right before his concert. U owe him this much.
" it's really nice to see that you decided to come", I smiled at him warmly.
Tae Jun's pov:
There I was in the counseling room totally mesmerized by the beauty infront of me.
Damn. She looks even more goddess like when she is working, so calm and composed. The sun made her skin glow as a few strands of her bangs fell on her face. Even in shock, she looked ethereal.
" it's really nice to see that you decided to come", she said in her ever so sweat voice, which had me melting.
AAAAH I am so whipped.
"u look really pretty... Umm pretty cool I mean... In.. like working attitude ", I said trying my best to form a sentence.
She giggled.
" how do you feel today mr kim?", she asked.
"what, no oppa, why are you so formal... It makes me uncomfortable ", I said frowning.
" then, how are you oppa?", she asked again laughing.
"I am good", I replied.
" are you eating well?", she asked.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww, what is she. My fairy godmother or something!.
" I don't know when was the last time anyone asked me this but.... Yes, I am", I said.
She nodded smiling victoriously .
" so Mr kim - no, oppa, Tae oppa, tell me more about your self", she said, her eyebrows knitted.
" umm okay, well I was born In Daegu in December 30. I like to search for music that no one listens to and i guess photography. I have a younger sister and a younger brother", I told her the description I was used to telling the reporters.
"Ohh, nice, I feel like I am interviewing you", she said.
" I am used to it", I said, shrugging.
" what about your favorite food, mine would be street food and some good Arabic food like umm shawarmas", she said.
Aah, she likes Arabic food. okay nice, good information.
" oh I like Korean food and any type of meat but japchae is my ultimate favorite ", I told her.
"oooh, what's that?"
She reached out for her clip board and throughout the next our of our conversation, occasionally joted down pointers.
***an hour later***
" okay, so.... What season do you like best"
" umm, sunny weather is awesome, so I would say summer"
" weird for someone who was born in winter, but I like winter more.... Something about cozy indoor nights and warm clothes attracts me", I told him.
" role model?", I asked.
" my dad", he replied.
I smiled.
" if you had one word that could describe you, what would it be?", I asked.
" aaah, I think monkey, because when I was younger, I went to the zoo once and a chimpanzee spit on me, ever since then , all of my friends would call me the chimpanzee's enemy", I told her.
She giggled.
The bell interupred our conversation and soon I was told that my time was up.
Though I was no where near satisfied to leave.
" can I ask you a question", I asked her.
She rose from her seat and stretched her arms.
" yes, go ahead", she said.
"why didn't you ask me what is wrong with me or why I was here"
" just because"
" just because?"
" just because, I wanted to have a healthy friendly conversation with you..... I felt like you needed one", she said, starting right into my eyes, grinning.
Okay WHO IS THIS LADY.
I am touched.
" thank you for today", I said.
" anything for making a living", she said jokingly.
We both laughed.
Maple's pov:
I had an okay time with Tae Jun. I admit that I was smiling the rest of the day at work, but not like I can say no to him.
Lost in thought, starring into space after Tae oppa left, my body jerked when I heard my ring tone.
Looking at the caller ID, it was Noah. My hear felt heavy but I accepted the call anyway.
" heyyo"
"hey may"
"how was your day", I asked
" it was okay.. Tiring, but I actually called to tell you something", he said.
" yes , go on".
" about your preasnt, I saw this really pretty ring..... Uhh, I bought it for you", he said.
My heart races at his words.
" oh", I said my voice barely audible.
" I miss you may...., can't wait to give you your preasent", he said.
" I'll look forward to it", I finally said and hung up.
Did he just tell me that he is proposing to me!!!?.
Ummmmm,, excuse me sir.