Taehee's manager was driving them to the hotel, while Taehee and Kamou were sitting in the back seat. Taehee had a good relation with his manager, it was the same guy from his debut and Taehee trusted him. The car was filled with awkward silence.
Yes, the both have worked together once but they plainly knew each other's name. They never had any actual conversation. It was way more awkward for Kamou, because she had feelings him at some point. It was more strenuous for her to figure out why he offered her a ride home. They barely knew each other outside of work.
"Big Brother, thank you again for the ride." she said trying to lighten the atmosphere in the car.
Taehee remained silent for some time. Seeing no response, Kamou looked outside the window, disappointed.
"Why didn't you ask to leave early when you were so exhausted?" he asked.
Shocked, she looked at him with a blank face. 'How did he know? I tried my best to cover it up.'
"It's my first project as the lead and I want to make sure everything goes perfectly. I don't enjoy any special privileges, it's my job and I have to do it no matter how difficult it gets." she replied.
"You remind me of my earlier self." Taehee said while smiling slightly.
"Can I ask you something?" Kamou asked for permission.
"Go ahead."
"I didn't tell anyone that I was tired, how did you know?"
"Your acting was getting a little sloppy at times. When you are acting with someone, you connect with their energy. This helps in understanding their thoughts, actions and body language. And I also heard the conversation between you and your manager"
A small 'Okay' escaped from her mouth hearing the answer. The car ride was again filled with silence.
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In no time they reached their hotel. They both entered the elevator together. Their rooms were on the same floor. Kamou's room was in the middle of the corridor so they walked together till her room. Reaching her room Kamou turned towards him to say bye.
"Big Brother Taehee, thank you for dropping me off. Goodnight." she said opening her room door.
"Goodnight. See you tomorrow. Take care." he replied walking to the end of the corridor where his room was.
Closing the door behind, Kamou entered her room. A heavy sigh escaped from her lips. She sat on her bed; her mind too occupied with thoughts. It didn't take her long to realize Taehee wanted to leave early because of her. That is how he is, kind hearted man, taking care of everyone. He was perfect, respected people, kept his calm, mature, adored by so many women. She observed him so closely, he generally didn't open up to people so easily.
He was her ideal type but there was no reason she could give for falling out of love for him. Feelings can get complicated at times. Even though she never confessed her feelings to him, there was still some guilt in her. She went to all these extents for him and when she met him, he wasn't the one. This was a journey for her to reflect on her feelings. The thing she was lacking right now was love. Not for a specific person, but for herself. She needed to let go of all the guilt and expectations. Understand herself better, treat herself better. Stop belittling herself for past decisions she made. Only she could do it.
Shoving her thoughts, she got up to get changed into her nightwear. Soon Miss Min came back and they both had their dinner together. It was an exhausting day so she went to bed soon after dinner.
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Juho just came home from work. He hadn't talked to Kamou since the day he dropped her at the airport. He was getting impatient checking his phone again and again, waiting for her text. Tired of waiting, he decided to call her.
He called her cell, but nobody answered. Disappointed he threw his phone lightly on the bed.
'She must be sleeping. Trust your love, she will call you. Be patient.' he tried to comfort himself.