JAE RA : Speaking of that, are you o...okay?

TH : Yes. I am absolutely fine. The doctor says, I got lucky, his hits were not strong enough to cause much harm.

JAE RA : That's a relief. Aren't you hurting though? It did look painful.

TH : Well, he added, I will have swollen muscles for a few days. But, I am fine otherwise. What about you two?

SEO IN : We are also fine. Nothing to be concerned.

Jae Ra felt the need to give them a brief introduction, just so they can be less awkward.

JAE RA : This is my cousin, Kim Sung Yeol. And his wife, Jeon Seo In.

Because of the abdominal pain, Taehyung kept his bows very subtle as he greeted them.

JAE RA : And you two obviously acknowledge who he is. Additionally, I was the tour guide of his family in New York.

SUNG YEOL : The greetings are quite late. Anyways, annyeonghaseyo.

Sung Yeol returned the gesture alongwith Seo In, who couldn't make a bend either.

SEO IN : Life is really weird sometimes. Never imagined we would meet a celebrity this way.

TH : Ah, I am not that great. It's all the people who love us that make us appear special, but we are just normal human beings too.

Jae Ra quietly smiled to his humble words.

SEO IN : Waa, you really are so down to earth everytime.

Weirdly enough, even in that situation, Sung Yeol seemed a little on burns to watch them have a smooth conversation.

SUNG YEOL : Let's go, Kim Taehyung-ssi. We will drop you home.

TH : Oh, thank you for the gesture. I had sent a call to my home from the reception earlier. My car will be right outside.

Seconds apart, something lit Taehyung's mind and he spoke again.

TH : In fact, I offer to drop you three home. I couldn't thank you properly the last time. Especially, Jae Ra-ssi. I don't know the words to thank you for today. If not for you, I don't know if Jae Hyung could've smiled like that earlier. I could feel your influence behind his fearless demeanor.

JAE RA : Oh, no. I didn't do anything to deserve that much gratification. It was all Jae Hyung's valour. You should be proud of him and your upbringing. He is a bright child. Ah, and also...

Jae Ra shed light on the Santa Claus' present that Jae hyung must receive, as a reward for the successful mission. She hesitantly slipped in an apology, causing Taehyung to grin for a moment.

JAE RA : I couldn't think of anything better, I am sorry.

TH : That's the least I can do. You really won him over. Thank you, Jae Ra-ssi. I am really indebt to you. But, it's too late tonight, everyone must be tired. So, I will escort you three home for now. Let's go.

He was already on move taking as an obvious note, he would not be turned down. But, Sung Yeol was still uncomfortable.

SUNG YEOL : Tae-Taehyung-ssi, it's really all right. We appreciate your offer, too. But, we actually singled out on having dinner before we head home. So, you can leave first.

Was it a male to male instinct, Taehyung caught on the unease and showed no further protest.

TH : Ah, is that so? Then, eat well. I will leave now. Thank you, again.

He, although with little suppressed winces, bowed to them one last time, as he exited the hospital. The trio, following him out as well, watched him get inside a polished black car and roar off.

JAE RA : Yah, but what about Uncle? I think, it's better not to tell him about today. He would be worried for no reason.

Sung Yeol castled his frustration tighter, everytime Jae Ra would put his father before her—when the latter was anything, but her well wisher.

SUNG YEOL : I talked to him, explaining our absense. And don't worry, I didn't tell him anything in details. He just knows we are hanging out together and might be late.

JAE RA : Alright. Well done. Let's go now, I am famished.

On their way after dinner, they bought a few items to shroud the abduction episode from Mr.Jang. By means of hiding their wounds.

Meanwhile, Taehyung reached Kim mansion to be welcomed by his parents and Ji Hae in the hall.

With pure worry and concern in her face, his mother rushed towards Taehyung.

TH : I am fine, mom. How's Jae Hyung?

Mrs.KIM : (-seeing the dressing on his face-) How are you fine? Look at this.

Taehyung let her examine him entirely, until she felt assured and calmed down on her own.

Mrs.KIM : He is in your room. No matter how we try, that little boy is adamant to wait for his father before he sleeps.

Listening to her, Taehyung felt a little sorry towards his four year old son and wished he could've come a little sooner. He was soon snapped by his father.

Mr.KIM : What happened there? How did Min find you all? Aren't you hurt anywhere badly? Min told you headed straight to the hospital. What did the doctor say?

The chain of concerned questions met no interest of response from Taehyung as he didn't even bother sparing him a glance.

Mr.Kim : Kim Tae Hyung, answer me. I am asking something-

TH : Eomma. (-pouts-) I am really tired.

Before things took an ugly turn between the father-son, the mother interrupted the two.

Mrs.KIM : Yes, yes, you must be tired and hungry. Freshen up quickly, I will prepare your food. Jae Hyung must be dozzing off by now. Put him to sleep, too.

Giving the best priority to his mom's words, Taehyung just as nonchalantly passed by his father and went upstairs. He felt Ji Hae's quiet stare at him as he walked past her, too. Upset at his father, he refrained from looking at her either. Still scared to hurt her for no reason.

Ji Hae, however, was on a different page then. While following his walk through her eyes, only one comment resonated in her ears.

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Earlier when Mr.Min brought in Jae Hyung, explaining the situation there. And that Taehyung had gone to the hospital for a check-up, Mrs.Kim asked Ji Hae to change Jae Hyung's clothes while she brought him dinner.

In the little one's room, acting on her mother-in-law's words, Ji Hae and Jae Hyung had a little chat.

JI HAE : (-undoing his dirty clothes-) Is our Jae Hyungie hurt anywhere?

JAE HYUNG : (-shakes head-) Emo protected me well.

JI HAE : Emo protected you? Who is Emo?

JAE HYUNG : The one we met in Nuyok(Newyork).

Ji Hae wondered for a moment, trying to process it as she dressed him into his nightwear.

JAE HYUNG : She said, she rode an airplane to meet me because she missed me. (-goofs-)

JI HAE : Ah, that's what happened.

She felt a little more certain that it was Jae Ra, that he was talking about. And that, she might've flown to Korea recently. Soon, Jaehyung's words that followed after, turned her concern on Taehyung's check-up into bitters and insecurity.

JAE HYUNG : Appa also went with Emo, saying he has some urgent work with her.

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Presently, Taehyung's avoiding her eyes added more to her anxiety as she quietly went to her room.
There was an obnoxious mayhem of questions and doubt.

What if, Jae Ra recalls everything and steals Taehyung from her? —He was finally starting to let his guards down.

What if, Taehyung tries to get back with her, now that she is here?

Ji Hae was confident that he still pired soft feelings towards her. And that he was vulnerable in her presence.

The deadly nature of what ifs, became the new reason of her sleepless nights from that day onwards. She could finally liberate herself from the guilt, with the heavy coating of the desire—to have her deserved position in Taehyung's life. Only to realize, it was all momentary. Ji Hae sensed it as the near future she had been feeling uneasy about.

Few walks away, in Taehyung's room, the father prioritized spending time with his son.

Jae Hyung was drowsy but was trying his best to stay awake. Only to have more of his dad, who he knew would be gone in the morning even before he woke up.

Taehyung, hugging his son, laid down on the master bed under the warm duvets.

TH : Appa won't leave before you wake up tomorrow. I promise you. So, please go to sleep. Hmm?

JAE HYUNG : (-sleepy voice-) Still, I will stay like this for a little more.

Although, a very young age, he was well aware of his boundaries. And thus, he didn't ask for too much.

Just 'a little more' of the warmth with his father. 

Taehyung, still weak at heart about Jae Hyung's abduction, didn't want to be strict that night. Thus, he embraced his little boy, lathering gentle and lazy strokes on his head.

TH : My Jaehyungie, was he scared today?

JAE HYUNG : A little in the beginning. But after learning that we are in a game, I wasn't scared anymore.

TH : (-gasps in fascination-) Ah, really? What kind of game was it?

Jae Hyung lifted up his head and reached his father's ears, to safely whisper the secret message. Taehyung, totally respecting his privacy in the room where it was only them, obediently played along.

JAE HYUNG : Emo has a secret with Santa harabeoji. Don't tell him. He said, he would give me a big present if I can be brave and don't cry. (-moves back to speak in normal volume-) And since it was only a game, you could find us easily.

He flashed his innocent smile, confident about his knowledge.

TH : (-chuckles-) Emo said all that? Wow, she seems to know a lot.

JAE HYUNG : (-nods seriously, in agreement-) She said that herself, that she knows a lot of things. She also knew my favorite chocolate candy.

TH : (-thinks for a second-) Ah, that harabeoji store candy?

He nodded again and snuggled back into his father's arms.

JAE HYUNG : Emo is really nice. I wish, she could live with us.

Taehyung softly wrapped his arms around the tiny figure of his son again, with a smile to his words.

TH : You like her that much?

JAE HYUNG : Im! Appa...

Taehyung hummed a yes, restfully. It had a soothing effect to the child's ears, just like when he was a baby.

As a new born, Jae Hyung would often cry for the warmth and security of his mother's embrace and be troubled sleeping. Taehyung would then hum a lullaby dabbing his back gently, almost every night. No one else could pacify the little one when the father would have to stay at the dorms for work load and/or travel away for concerts.

Taehyung recalled those painful nights as he dabbed on his son's back like old times.

Jae Hyung was almost in the brink to fall asleep, yet, he managed to voice out his innocent worry.

JAE HYUNG : Santa Harabeoji... He will give... me the present, right?

TH : Of course, he will. How outstandingly brave my little Jae Hyungie was today . . .

Taehyung trailed off his words, feeling Jae Hyung to have finally drifted to sleep. He didn't attempt to relocate his bedding for tonight. The father felt it best for both to sleep together.

Carefully withdrawing his arms, he placed a soft kiss on Jae Hyung's head. The little one was peacefully sleeping with his tiny palms, curled in a loose fist as they rested on the bed.

TH : (-quietly-) Thanks for not being hurt.

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After a quick shower, Taehyung had just left the washroom when he heard a faint knock at his door. He quickly eyed on Jae Hyung but to find him fast asleep, Taehyung sighed in relief and advanced to the door.

Seeing his mother, Taehyung wrapped the towel around his nape and went outside voluntarily.

Mrs.KIM : (-quietly-) He slept in your room?

TH : Yes, just a while ago.

Mrs.KIM : That's a relief. Good that you washed up. Come on downstairs; let's eat.

TH : Eomma, didn't you eat yet?

Mrs.KIM : How can food go down my throat when my son is in the hospital, awaiting God-knows-what reports. I couldn't even confirm if you were really alright.

It was also her, who forced the others to have dinner with Jae hyung, upon a few healthy threats.

Mrs.KIM : I will go to the temple tomorrow. I should pay my gratitude to the heavens for returning both of my children, safe and sound.

TH : (-nods with a smile-) Alright. Do what makes you feel at ease. You head to the dining. I will get my phone and follow. It might wake Jae Hyung up, if it rings.

Mrs.KIM : Yeah. Bring it with you. He shouldn't wake up. It'll be a scary scene.

With a light chuckle, Taehyung went back inside his room very cautiously and picked up his phone from the bed side table. Securing the sheets a little better on his son, Taehyung left the room quietly and turned the lights off on the way.

At the dining, the mother and son as they munched on their food, conversed over the entire sequence. Taehyung explained the reason Jae Hyung didn't show any signs of post trauma. And the way, Mr.Min's entry at the perfect time, saved the day.

Mrs.KIM : My little cookie dough. Thanks to that savior; she had been no less than an angel.

TH : I agree too. I was so grateful, I couldn't get the right words to voice it then. Hope I get the chance in future.

Mrs.KIM : Can I know a little more about her? Like, if you have her number or something? I don't think, I can stay without thanking her once. I mean, who would fearlessly risk her life for a stranger's child? She deserves a decent thank you, to the least.

Taehyung looked up from the food as their matching thoughts thrilled him.

TH : Yes, I wouldn't take a word from that. Oh, and I do have her number. She was our tourist guide in New York. And has recently come to Korea on a vacation.

Taehyung unconsciously spoke out all the information he collected, as he went through his contact list. Mrs.Kim noticed the excitement in his face. There was something pleasing about that.

Mrs.KIM : You sound close with her.

His phone tinged at the delivery of the message, and simultaneously he grew conscious on his words.

TH : It isn't like that. I just happened to know about it naturally.

Mrs.Kim noticed her son, avoiding her eyes as she received the text. She swiped the phone to unlock and reached to it, right after. It was from Taehyung, the number she had asked for.

However, Mrs.Kim whipped her gaze back at him, reading the name on the screen, waiting for an explanation.

Taehyung felt it needless to tell her the truth about Jae Ra for two reasons. One, it would disclose the evil deeds of his father and torment her every second, like himself. Two, it would be too much in a single day for her to take. He was concerned she might not get a proper sleep, after learning the uncanny truth that Jae Ra was alive.

TH : Yes. Her name is Jae Ra, too. I was also a little surprised, the first time I met her in New York.

Little did he know, how Mrs.Kim was planning to express her gratitude towards her. And that, some things are inevitable. No matter how much we try to obstruct it, truth finds it way to the surface.

The mother quietly watched her son, now eating his serve peacefully. As if there had been a hole in her heart, Mrs.Kim longed to see her son smile like before. The coincidence of names, reminded her of the reason that robbed Taehyung of his happiness.

She would earnestly pray to the heavens to bring him a new reason, so he could flash those sparkling smiles once again. The one, that hadn't glowed up ever since Jae Ra's sudden accident.

Mrs.Kim helplessly wondered if her son could ever shine like before. If she would ever get the opportunity to see his smile one last time.

Little did the mortals know, what destiny had in store for them next.

Later that night, Taehyung laid beside his sleeping son. The little one was still in the same position, his father left him in earlier.

Taehyung couldn't contain his affections, and thus scooted closer to Jae Hyung's side and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead.

He, then, softly brushed Jae Hyung's hair as his mind floated back to Jae Ra. One could say, the tragedy of her accident had taken a few years from his life. Although, Jae Hyung was his new and only hope. His ache for Jae Ra's absense never barred down.

Aside how much Taehyung would find or make up the resemblance, wanting to the fill the empty spaces of Jae Ra. It wasn't the first time, he wished Jae hyung to be the son that Jae Ra carried.

The next moment, he would remind himself how absurd that sounded. And the remorse and resents would vein back to him.

If only he hadn't gone to the LA concert, leaving Jae Ra in her last month of pregnancy.

If only, he hadn't been so broken to see through the lies and betrayals of his very own father.

The 'if only's' continued to ramble inside his head as he hugged his son, trying to sleep.

The next day, at Jae Ra's, as the younger ones were preparing breakfast, Jae Ra received a call from an unknown number. She slid it green, just incase it concerned the last night's hap, and walked to the kitchen to have some privacy.

A few seconds into the call, Jae Ra was introduced to the speaker as Jae Hyung's grandmother.

After a load of courtesy words and formalities, expressing the absolute zero need for the bother his grandmother was getting herself into; it all turned futile. Jae Ra, at last, couldn't argue on Mrs.Kim's insistence any longer.

JAE RA : (-respectfully, over the call-) It wasn't at all necessary. But, if you insist so much, I guess it would be disrespectful to deny.

Mrs.KIM : Oh my, you are so well conversed. You are right, Jae Ra-ssi, I would really appreciate your presence tomorrow. I can't wait to meet you. (-seconds later-) I'll send a car for you, so you don't have to worry about the address.

JAE RA : (-awkwardly-) I don't know how I can accept all that from you. But, thank you.

Mrs.KIM : It's all right. It is my pleasure. And consider it as a favor, if it's too burdening. See you tomorrow, then.

With a mannerly conduct, Jae Ra responded last as Mrs.Kim ended the call. Seo In, all these time, was taking the breakfast dishes out to the dining. But, as soon as the call ended, Seo In looked at Jae Ra with the eyes of curiosity.

JAE RA : It was Jae hyung's granny. She invited me over for lunch tomorrow.

SEO-IN : (-surprised-) For real?! That's great! But, what's with that sulk?

JAE RA : Last night, Taehyung-ssi too hinted he would do something grand just to thank me. And now, his mom. I don't want them to treat it like this. I get they are relieved and grateful about Jae Hyung's safety. And I will accept the words, if it's too necessary. But... this is burdensome.

SEO IN : Are you an angel or something? If not, act like a human. Humans are materialistic. This is how they do it.

JAE RA : Even so... if I receive anything like this, wouldn't it look like I tried to save him only because I was expecting to receive something in return? I am no different than those kidnappers then, except that I wouldn't hurt Jae hyung.

SEO IN : Don't see it like this. It's just that, they don't know how to compensate for your kindness. No one would have jumped in to save anyone like you did. If I were you, I would've called 911 instead of meddling into the matter myself.

JAE RA : Was I too rash and unreasonable then?

SEO IN : Well, normally if it's family, we just blind ourselves to the danger, surrounding us. But, if it's a stranger, we still have our conscience about that and act in the more sound and safer way.

JAE RA : So, do you mean, I might consider Jae Hyung as my own family?

SEO IN : First of all, he wasn't a complete stranger to you. Secondly, it could be possible, since after your accident you have built a very soft corner for little children.

Seo In's delineation on her instinctual behavior opened her eyes to it, which she wasn't seeing it up until then. Jae Ra stayed silent reflecting on the very fact as Seo In continued.

SEO IN : According to Dr.Mike, you get an anxious fear to lose kids when you see a possible threat around them. It is your motherly guilt for your deceased fetus that drives you to save them or be overprotective towards them.

Jae Ra took a seat at the coffee table in the kitchen, processing Seo In's words into her system. If she was speaking facts, it would mean Jae Ra would've taken the same choice regardless of whose child it was.

The reason of her unsettlement then, was however her conflicting feelings to the same. Telling her, it had to be Jae Hyung for her to act that way.

SEO IN : Jae Ra, they just want to feel at ease by any means they can bring it about. So, just accept their pure intentions.

JAE RA : What if this goes out to the public? And they start filming some interview or whatever, the moment I reach their house?

SEO IN : (-laughs-) Yah, speak rationally. Although, if that happens, it's not surprising. But, do you think they would let this slip to the media? It would bring a total havoc in Mr.Kim's business. That, the tycoon of Korean business industry couldn't ensure the safety of his one and only grandson.

JAE RA : Right. He wouldn't let that come to his image. But, now I feel more anxious. They are all famous and well-known faces.

SEO-IN : You are so innocent. So, what? There are also human beings, just like Taehyung-ssi said. And moreover it is us, who make them different from the common folk. Take a chill pill, you'll be fine.

Jae Ra was a little on the relieved side, after talking to Seo In openly about her concerns. Although, a mental preparation still entailed, she believed she had enough time for that.

Throughout the day, Mr.Jang failed to notice their discreetly shrouded wounds. Seo In with a muffler around her neck and Jae Ra with her front bangs. Besides, he was too engrossed around the memorial service of his wife to pay heeds elsewhere.

By the evening, a smooth service was held, all the members of the family paid their respects and prayed for the peace of the dead.

Unlike last night, where she drifted to sleep instantly after laying on her bed, Jae Ra was restfully seated on it, tonight.

With the acquired habit to rewind daily events before sleeping, she started with yesterday's due revision. And gradually as she recollected the scenes one after the other, she freezed it in the moment where Taehyung addressed her as 'Kimchi'.

JAE RA : Those eyes... that expression... and why did he call me Kimchi again? It was understandable in New York that he was flustered. But this time, it looked like he wasn't mistaken. Who is it? Kimchi...

By the second she pronounced the last word, her thoughts were replaced by an intense beep and a bad headache. Her sight was suddenly dark, unlike any other times, and she crumpled forwards—pressing her flat palms against her fuming hot head.

Jae Ra was finding it impossible to move an inch to get to her medicines. It was like, the insides of her head was inflating second by second and would burst open any moment.

Fortunately, around that time, Sung Yeol knocked on her door and opened it right after. Finding the state Jae Ra was in, he immediately located her medicines around the room and brought it to her with a glass of water.

Sensing her immobility, he further helped her recline to the bed header and fed her the pills voluntarily.

Few moments later, as Jae Ra's breathing rate was toning down to normal, Sung Yeol attempted to call Dr.Mike. Only to be stopped by Jae Ra, assuring him that she was fine now.

SUNG YEOL : But, Jae Ra...

She, now regaining her mobility, sat straight without a support.

JAE RA : It was the most vivid scene I have ever recalled.

SUNG YEOL : What did you see?

JAE RA : That I-... I was on a call with someone... probably my husband. I could only hear his voice...(-inaudibly-)...and he addressed me as 'Kimchi'...

SUNG YEOL : You would only hear his voice if it was a call.

JAE RA : No... it was a video call. And his face was blurry as I would expect. But the room... the room was very evocative and bright. As if I were blinded from reality but could see those scenes. However, my vision soon closed from there and opened back to the present.

SUNG YEOL : It's alright. You are fine now. But, what about the room? Was it yours?

JAE RA : I don't know... it wasn't this room for sure... it was more spacious and big. And I was seated by the bed's head support, just like I sat here a while before the scene flashed in.

Sung Yeol quietly let her think and process it by herself.

JAE RA : No matter how much I ask Uncle to show me a single picture of my husband, he wouldn't do it. He would either say he doesn't have any or would insist on not showing it to me even if he had one. I could at least be peaceful about his appearance.

From her words, Sung Yeol smelled a little of something he didn't know yet. His father's adamance on covering Jae Ra's husband's face from her, didn't quite sum up for him.

He derived to the possibility that Mr.Jang might've another secret. Maybe there was a solid motive behind him hiding the face. Maybe, the dirt Mr.Jang spilled on her husband about leaving her was never true, but only a needed plot to keep them separated. And prevent Jae Ra from looking for him.

Thus, from that instant, Sung Yeol was determined to look for her husband in her stead. And find the entire truth Mr.Jang was hiding from her.

Sung Yeol further attentively listened to Jae Ra's words as she spoke out her frustration.

JAE RA : And everytime, I recall something, I so badly want to see his face. But, everything apart from that, fills my sight and... (-sighs-)

Jae Ra soon broke into tears, unable to stop them anymore. And Sung Yeol, from his squat on the ground, sat on the bed as he pulled her into a hug.

JAE RA : Sung Yeol-ah, I am so scared...

SUNG YEOL : (-gently dabbing her back-) About what?

JAE RA : I know, it was me who said I want to recall everything. But, I am so scared of those memories, coming back. What if, I can't handle them? What if, they are too heavy for me to bear?

Jae Ra, keeping the sounds low, wailed her eyes out on Sung Yeol's shoulder.

SUNG YEOL : Then, don't try too hard. You are living pretty well even without them. And you can carry on like this for the rest of your life. I will protect you from everyone and everything that tries to harm you.

With his warm and caring words, Jae Ra's cries gained more intensity as she clutched on his shirt.

SUNG YEOL : Whether you want to recall, or you want it to stay as it is. Your brother will always be on your side. On your favor. So, don't be scared. Don't be scared of anything, until you have me. I will protect you.

As if she wanted that assurance, may it be airy or genuine. Jae Ra experienced an elevation from her fears and her train once again stopped at the station of blurry faces. They parted from the hug, and she wiped her tears with her head hung low.

JAE RA : If only I had my old phone. I could've-... (-sniffs-) It might've broken into pieces during the accident.

Sung Yeol, to her wish, handed something to Jae Ra. With another sniff, she looked at the item and identified it instantly.

JAE RA : (-looks up at Sung Yeol-) This is...

SUNG YEOL : It's your old phone, isn't it?

JAE RA : Yes! Where did you find it? And how does it not have a single scratch?

SUNG YEOL : The only explanation for the latter is... you might've not taken the phone with you.

JAE RA : Yeah, that might be the case. But, how did it come here? Where did you find it?

SUNG YEOL : I don't know that either. The time when I climbed up to the attic, to get the memorial essentials, I found this phone lying around. Before anything, I charged it up first. Luckily enough, it worked and I saw a family photo with your parents as the homescreen. I knew it was yours and brought it straight to you.

With Sung Yeol's confirmation on the phone working, Jae Ra immediately pressed on the start button.

SUNG YEOL : But, do you remember the passcode?

As hunched by Sung Yeol, she couldn't pass through the lock.

JAE RA : It's been four years, I haven't used it. I don't remember the pattern or the pin anymore.

She had a visible and an obvious disappointment in her mien.

SUNG YEOL : Don't worry, I will take it to the brand workshop tomorrow. They can unlock it for you.

JAE RA : Oh, right. They can do that.

SUNG YEOL : (-nods-) Once you can access it, you will be able to know his face and who knows something inside here might actually help you recall important events too.

JAE RA : Right. Finally, I can see his face tomorrow. But, show it to me at night.

SUNG YEOL : At night?

JAE RA : Yes, Jae Hyung's grandmother invited me over lunch. You never know how I would take the things stored in this. So, I want to peacefully attend there first. It would be rude if I don't go.

SUNG YEOL : Ah, alright. But, will you be fine alone?

JAE RA : Ah huh, it's fine. She would be sending me a car.

Next day

Still keeping the abduction episode highly confidential from Mr.Jang, Jae Ra strategically slipped out of the house without his knowledge.

And as she casually walked through those narrow lanes, Jae Ra noticed a familiar old lady—staring at her from a distance. More specifically, from the gate of the lady's home.

The moment, she recalled that old neighbor, Jae Ra sped towards her for a greet.

JAE RA : Mrs.Ahn! Have you been doing well? (-smiles-)

Mrs.AHN : (-recognizing her-) Omo, omo, omo! (-tears forming-) Are you really Jae Ra? Kim Jang Min-ssi's niece?

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Behind the scenes :
When Jae Ra was troubled finding a wardrobe to fit in with the celebrity family, Seo In came to her rescue.

SEO-IN : Here you go! (-handing her a dress-) 

JAE RA : Seo-In-ah, I am not going to meet my "in-laws" that I have to look good. I mean, I should look good everytime. But, isn't this too much?

SEO-IN : Absolutely not. You should look elegant, when meeting high class families. Well, that's our society. Now, come on, go!

Seo In pushed her into the changing room as she went back to her room, to fetch her camera.

The moment, Jae Ra came out Seo In simply admired the sight of her for a moment.

SEO IN : Waah, why are you so pretty today?

JAE RA : Hey, don't kid me. I am always this pretty.

SEO IN : Gosh! Ye, ye. Cheeky cheeks, how can I forget that?

Jae Ra chuckled at her and set off to do a quick and simple makeup. Not too much, not too bare. Just the perfect amount.

JAE RA : But, why are you standing there with a camera?

SEO-IN : (-aims the lens towards her-) Pose! 

JAE RA : What are you doing?

SEO IN : Oh, right! (-hands her a bag-) Here you go. Now, pose!

JAE RA : Why suddenly a photoshoot?

SEO-IN : Would you go to a celebrity house everyday? No! This day should be preserved. Now, give me a nice smile, come on.

Jae Ra, watching the enthusiasm in Seo In's eyes, gave in and presented a smile to the camera.

SEO-IN : One, two, three! (-camera snaps-) Yah! Are you posing for your year book? Do like this. (-showing a posture-) 

Jae Ra, obediently following the lead of the camerawoman, copied the pose.

JAE RA : Like this?

SEO-IN : Right. Hana, dur, seth! (-snaps-)  Now, like this. (-showing a posture-) 

SEO-IN : Oh, you are doing well. Hana, dur, seth! (-snaps-) Nice one. Now, go back to that shelf and sit ther-

JAE RA : (-pissed off-) Enough of this, Seo-In-ah! Neither I am a model, nor you a photographer! 

"oOPS!" Jae Ra instantly exclaimed in her mind witnessing Seo In's expressions visibly turn glum. Her dream job had been photography, but Seo In's father wanted her to get a job that paid her well and was more promising.

JAE RA : Okay, Seo-In-ah~ I am sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you.

SEO-IN : Then, pose for me! 

JAE RA : (-sighs-) Okay, fine. But, only one more time. 

Jae Ra followed her directions and walked to the shelf, Seo In wanted her to recline on.

SEO-IN : Hana, dur, seth! (-snaps-)

This time, Jae Ra played her a little. The moment, she heard the camera shutter, Jae Ra flashed out of the room with a quick run.

SEO IN : (-watching her zoom out-) She almost won a marathon with that speed.

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