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LOCATION: Lobby - Accounts floor, Lawyer office. Time: Before entering the elevator with Ha Joon [11:35 AM]
Leo walks ahead of Ana and taps the elevator button. He turns around and waits for his Ate to catch up.
ANA: I like this one *Turns her phone to Leo.*
LEO: Nice. *Looking confused* Ate?
ANA: *Looking at her phone* Yeah?
LEO: Did you buy the shares for us or to help Hyung?
ANA: *Looks up* It was both. *Puts on the explanation voice* While in free fall if large shares are bought, the speed at which the price is falling reduces. But you have to be sure of the company.
LEO: And you knew Dae Hyun Corp. was a sound company and Hyung would be cleared of his charges.
ANA: *Smiles proud of her brother* Exactly. If that wasn't the case, we would have lost all our money.
LEO: *Nods* But Hyung has no idea you did this for him.
ANA: Why should he?
Leo looks at his sister as she focuses back on her phone – I don't know, because you are the best wife in the whole freaking world?
LEO: But he does know you are leaving today, right?
ANA: *Nods scrolling through phone* I had promised I would leave once the investigation was over.
Leo - Good *turns to face the elevators* That freak doesn't deserve an angel like you.
ANA'S POV:
I feel my heart in my throat. – I have to leave today.
Shit - With everything happening I forgot I'm not going back to his place from today.
Shit.
The elevator doors ping open and my heart stuck in my throat leaps out of my gaping mouth and falls flat on the floor – Ha Joon stands looking at us, equally taken aback.
HA JOON: Going down?
LEO: Yes.
No, I'm not getting in. No.
Unaware of my paralysis, Leo walks in and stands leaning against the back wall of the elevator.
I hold my breath and get in.
No, I'm not looking at him. I have nothing to do with him.
And then a breath full of his cologne and my resolve dissolves like ice on fire.
Ana, please, for god's sake stop. He's not mine.
The door pings open on the ground floor. Ha Joon steps ahead and turns back, blocking our way.
HA JOON: I'll drop you.
LEO: Yes, Ate. We should let Hyung drive us.
ANA: Leo-
LEO: If we travel with him in his car, the world will also realize he's not a wanted anti-national anymore.
Before I protest Ha Joon punches B1 and the lift begins its descent, so does my chances of walking out of this elevator with my sanity.
LOCATION: Basement1, Bhatt & Srinivasan, The Financial Law Firm, Myit. TIME: 12PM
The elevator door opens, and Ha Joon steps out first, heading to the boot of the SUV parked in front of the elevator. The driver, holding the passenger door open is taken aback. The boot opens and Ha Joon throws his leather case inside.
I stand still in the elevator, still breathing his cologne - Not Mine.
LEO: *Walking out* You're coming right?
I'm not sure, I don't think I should. With the kind of effect Ha Joon is having on me I shouldn't be anywhere near him.
Shit Ana, get a grip.
I hold my breath and step out the elevator and regret it that very second; Ha Joon takes off his light blue cotton suit and throws it in the boot and loosens his tie.
Shit, shit, shit. Don't do this Ana. Come on repeat He's Not mine. He's Not mine.
The unexpectedly loud ring tone of my phone jars me awake and I look at the screen, finally free from his trance.
ANA: *Into the phone* Yes?
?: Ms. Soriano, you left without blah blah blah.
My eyes, unaware of what my brain and ears are trying to accomplish, stare at Ha Joon, as he rolls up his sleeves saying something to the nodding driver. NOT MINE. NOT MINE.
My eyes, unashamed, continue feasting on the sight before them.
His perfectly set, black hair, the slim fit dark blue formal shirt, tucked into the formal light blue trousers - A gasp escapes my mouth.
We both are wearing the same colors today. We're coupling!! - NO. Stop. He's not mine.
God, I shouldn't be this pathetic. Someone, please stop me. Please.
?: *Over phone* Ms. Soriano, Analyn!
ANA: *Snapping back to reality* *Into phone* Yes, sorry. Who is this?
A/N's POV:
Ha Joon takes the car key from the driver and circles up to the front; his trade mark poker face, not revealing the excitement of the special moment: Ana riding in his car for the first time.
As he crosses the hood, however, he exhales his excitement in a slow breath: Leo stands engrossed in his phone. The punk ass couldn't be in school. Had to be here to ruin the moment.
The first time Ana sat in his car was supposed to be special; romantic. And yet here he was, ruining the moment.
He looks away from the 5-foot-11 pain in the ass, and finds Ana, mid conversation on her phone.
He leans against his car and watches as Ana walks up and down, her phone glued to her ear.
A smile spreads across his stark face, as he looks at her light blue jeans and dark blue silk shirt - Did she notice we both are wearing the same colors?
The smile stays on, as Ana finishes her call and turns toward the car. Ha Joon straightens and holds open the front passenger door for her.
LEO: *Getting into the car* Thanks, hyung. You shouldn't have.
Ha Joon bites down his tongue – He's Ana's brother. He's Ana's brother.
He looks back at Ana – How are you both related? No, why the hell are you both related?
LEO: *Concerned* Oh, how long has it been since you drove a car? Drive carefully please, I want to live to see my next birthday.
HA JOON: *Controlling a growl* Of course *Slams the door shut.*
ANA: *Walking up to Ha Joon* I'm sorry. We have to sign a few papers, it'll take while-
HA JOON: Sure. I'll wait.
ANA: That's nice of you. But it'll take us a while. I don't-
HA JOON: *Sincere* No, no. I'm good. We'll leave after you're done.
ANA: I don't want you to be delayed because of us. *Tries to get Leo's attention. *
HA JOON: *Sincere* I don't have to rush anywhere. I have plenty of time.
ANA: *Unconvinced* Are you sure? Because we can-
HA JOON: Ana, *Smiles earnestly* it's fine. I'm good.
Ana looks at him, still unconvinced. Ha Joon doesn't change his stance.
ANA: *Giving in* Okay then.
She taps her phone and holds it up to her ear.
ANA: *Into phone* Yeah, I'm in Basement1. If you could send the papers, we will sign it right away. *Listens* Okay, please make it quick.
Ha Joon's smile brightens before it disappears in a flash. Ana cuts the call and leans against the car.
HA JOON: Speaking of papers.
He strides past Ana and unlocks the boot. He glides his hand inside his leather case and pulls out the large envelope.
HA JOON: *Holding out the envelope as he walks back to her* I need you to sign these.
ANA: *Grabbing the envelope* Sure.
HA JOON: It's bond papers for my release. It's just a formality, saying you will stand guarantee that I won't leave the city without informing the authorities. Since my parents are not here, I-
ANA: You don't have to explain.
Ha Joon gives a sharp nod and opens the door to the back seat.
HA JOON: You can use that *Points to his travel desk.*
ANA: *Getting into the car* Thanks.
Ha Joon, stands at the door as Ana pulls out the paper and flips to the pages with the florescent stickers.
She pulls out a pen from the extremely well-organized travel desk and plants her signature on every marked, dotted line.
ANA: Done. *Holds out the papers.*
HA JOON: *Takes the papers* Thanks.
Their eyes meet, slowing down time and shrinking the space between them.
?: Excuse me, Ma'am.
The magic moment lost, Ha Joon steps away from the door sliding his papers back into the envelope. In a flash Leo snatches the envelope from him.
ASSISTANT LAWYER: *Holding a large folder, speaking to Ana* Ma'am these are the papers-
ANA: Thanks.
She reaches her hand out from the car and takes the folder.
HA JOON: *Growls* Leo, give it back.
LEO: *Opening the envelope* What did you make her sign this time?
Ha Joon stays still – Fuck.
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