"Clare, let's go. We are already late and we have to get ready once we reach home." I issued some books and waved bye to Miss. Jones, the librarian. She is a very sweet lady. I like talking with her whenever I come to the library. "Yeah,let's go", she got up from her seat and we left. As it was the weekend, the library was pretty much empty and I love empty libraries. I can sit here all day. I would love to have a date here with my boyfriend reading to each other our favorite quotes from our favorite books. It would be cute and so romantic. And as I don't have a boyfriend yet, I could only imagine all these to happen.
When I reached home, I saw my mom was annoyed with us and she had that furious gaze on her eyes which scares me the most. She didn't say a word because Clare was with me or else I would have got scolded already. Even without any scolding, her furious gaze had already warned me to get ready in thirty minutes and that was enough for me to be scared. I looked at her, took Clare's hand and tiptoed to my room without making any noise and keeping my head down. Thank God, I had kept everything ready before leaving. I took a quick shower and wore my dress. Clare was already done with her makeup. She wanted to put makeup on me before dressing herself. I sat on the chair near my bed and let her do whatever she wanted. "Clare, keep it minimal". "Yes, I know. Now shut up, keep your eyes closed and sit". I did exactly the same. She has better style than me anyway. " I look great in this dress by the way. I love these puffed sleeves and it's not too tight or loose. It fits perfectly, Clare. I love it." I opened my eyes and looked at myself in the mirror as she had almost finished my makeup. "Yeah, I know, now shut up and let me complete my masterpiece." I stopped my rambling and shut my lips. She applied the lip gloss gently and it's done. I look pretty. Clare had done a good job. She always loves to doll me up and I love the way she pampers me like my own personal fairy godmother.
We came down to the living room and helped my mom to set up the table. I love whenever my mom makes those delicious malai tikkas and butter chicken. I can see Clare already drooling while looking at the food. My mom saw it and smilingly gave some pieces of naan and butter chicken on a plate to her for taste. Whenever Clare's parents leave town for any business trips, they used to leave her here. So, practically it's her second home. That's why I never felt like a single child. She was already there for me whenever I needed her like a big sister and I love her for that.
We heard the doorbell. I went to open the door. It was Clare's parents with some pies. Once Clare's mom saw me , she made uncle hold the pies and came toward me to give me a tight hug. "My baby, how are you? It feels like I haven't seen you for a year." I hugged her back. "Sorry aunty, I was busy with a lot of assignments this week so couldn't visit. I have almost completed them. I will visit you next week for sure." I love this sweet lady. She always smells like vanilla and I love her warm hugs. "Hello uncle", I took the pies from his hand and kept them on the kitchen counter safely and hugged him. "Where is your dad?", he asked me. "He just went outside to get something. He must be coming back." My dad came with flowers in his hand and some chocolates in the other. He directly went to the kitchen and gave those flowers to my mom and kept the chocolates in the kitchen. I could see my mom smiling shyly. They must have bickered over something and this is how they conclude their bickering. It's so cute and it never gets old. He came and went to the living room and sat on the couch where Clare and her parents were sitting.
"Beta, I have bought some chocolates for you, San and Clare. Have it after dinner." I guess this will never get old too. We are already over eighteen years old and still my dad brings chocolates for us. I think we will always be childrens in front of them. "Okay, Papa", I nodded. While they were chatting comfortably on the couch, I heard the doorbell. I guess our neighbor arrived.
I went and opened the door. Mr. and Mrs. Kim and Sanhyul were there. When I looked clearly, there was someone else standing behind San. "Hello imo (aunty)", she came inside and hugged me and mom and gave her special kimchi stew. "Thanks imo, you read my mind. I was craving this". She smiled and looked at me properly. "I knew, my girl is looking so pretty today", she hugged me more and went inside. "Hello Samcheon, please come inside. Papa and uncle are waiting for you", I smiled at him. I waved San "hi" and behind him I saw my least expected person standing and waving his hand at me. What? I can't believe my eyes. Is this really him or am I hallucinating? It's Hanbin standing there smiling like he knew everything. Is he the new family member they were going to introduce today?