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SUNG-MIN: How about we go out on a date? I will pick you up after work.
Choon Hee replied," Okay, I can't wait : )
It been almost 5 years since she has been remotely interested in another person. The thought of another man finding her attractive was flattering. Choon Hee put on the pink lipstick that Dam-Bi recommended then stare at her reflection in the mirror.
"You, okay?" Dam-Bi asked.
Choon Hee took a deep breath then spoke," Yes, it just been a while since I started dating."
"You will do fine, Choon Hee. Just be yourself." Dam-Bi convinced.
"Yeah, your right." Choon Hee picked up her purse then gave the store another glance. She looked at her phone and Sung-Min was only a few minutes away.
Tae-Hyun entered the store moments before Choon Hee left with takeout from a local restaurant." I made it in time." He says in relief and didn't want to make the same mistake twice.
"Are you guys going to be fine?" Choon Hee questioned, standing by the door nervously waiting for the wrong answer so it would excuse her from this date.
" We're fine. Have fun!"
Sung-Min opened the door to the vehicle then close it once Choon Hee buckled her seatbelt. He made reservations and once they got to the restaurant the waiter seated the couple to their table.
" You look absolutely shunning, Choon Hee."
Those words caused her to blush unwillingly and her heart race fast. She nervously moves a strand of hair behind her ear then slowly made eye contact with him.
"You're quite handsome, yourself. Sung-Min."
Once they placed his order the two engaged in a short conversation until their meal was served. Sung-Min broke the silence and asked about the plants in her shop. From that point, Choon Hee couldn't contain her excitement and babble away. As the conversations deepen, it turned out that the two of them had a few things in common.
After the third date.
" I like you, Choon Hee, will you be my girlfriend?" Sung-Min asked, standing in front of the florist shop and Choon Hee was only a few feet away from him. He swallows his spit unable to read the woman's thoughts as his stare intensifies.
She got on her tippy toes closed her eyes as she places her hands on his chest then kissed Sung-Min on the lips. He deepens the kiss then both pulled away gasping for air.
"Yes, I like you too Sung-Min." She answered, with a pleasant smile on her face.
"See you tomorrow! Choon Hee."
She watched him drive away safely and was filled with happiness. She entered the building and by the look on Dam-Bi face, she witness all.
"Is that your boyfriend now?" Dam-Bi teased.
" Uh-yeah." Choon Hee said embarrassed with a slight nod.
" It's written all over your face, I'm happy for you." Dam-Bi squealed." When you get married you better invite me? I better be one of your bridesmaids."
" Of course." Choon Hee responded jokingly.
The streetlights came on and it was time for the guest to head back to the hospital. Tae-Hyun carried sleeping Dam-Bi to the vehicle then close her door. Choon Hee stood outside to make sure that they had a safe departure.
Tae-Hyun approached standing in front of her then said." Choon Hee. I need you to spend the next few days with Dam-Bi."
"Is everything alright?"
Tae-Hyun shook his head.
"In front of you, Dam-Bi try her best to hold it together but she's not doing well the doctors said at most she had two weeks to live the cancer is progressing faster than expected."
Choon Hee turned away and entered the shop. She leaned against the wall then slowly sat down on the floor.