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Chapter 7. The unexpected show

"Have we arrived ?"

"Have we arrived ?"

Eun Jo was muttering in her words. Close his eyes and put his fingers together. As if someone had to answer his question immediately maybe otherwise he would repeat it up to 100 times.

"Can you not repeat those words ? we're still upstairs, does it look like we're here?" Ask someone who is next to him. He had to remove the earphones he had installed.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Tae Woo. I'm afraid to get on a plane."

"You've been on a plane before, haven't you?" Tae Woo asked to make sure, because it was clear Eun Jo's face paled.

"Never."

"Then ? Why should you be afraid if you haven't experienced it?"

"Eitherway. Looks like it's gonna fall."

"Hah~. Now you try to close your eyes, imagine you're on a cloud and lying there" Tae Woo said, closing Eun Jo's eyes with his right hand. He gave instructions to his ears. "Have you?"

"Hem. Yeah." yeah."

Tae Woo took off his palm.

"Now you open your eyes and look at the sky there." Tae Woo opens the window cover, directing Eun Jo to look out the window.

"Waaah.. It turned out to be beautiful, like being in vanilla-flavored cotton candy.wait what white chocolate tastes like. Why don't you look at that." Eun Jo starts to put out her trademark smile and strange fantasies that circulate in her brain.

"You're! Is your brain full of food imagination?"

"Hey! It's my way of being able to maintain a diet, by imagining food without having to actually eat it."

That's Eun Jo's struggle to maintain her body shape in order to remain proportional and still maintain the philosophy of 'No calorie. Fat no.'

Just a little change the flow of his eating schedule, then in vain he struggled since High School to remain the prima donna of school.

"Do women like to diet?"

I don't know how many times Tae Woo asked, too much he wanted to know from Eun Jo. Personality, what Eun Jo likes or not, what Eun Jo is thinking. I don't know why he was so curious about everything related to Eun Jo.

"Hemm, it seems so. To maintain a more attractive appearance especially in front of a lover," Eun Jo said spontaneously.

"So you did it for 'him'?

"Hah~, it's Mr. Tae Woo. I don't want to talk about it."

Eun Jo was embarrassed to hear that the man's name constantly disturbed his brain, making him unable to think normally and was constantly upset. Eun Jo turned her face towards the window looking at the clouds that formed in such a way. Only silence permeated their atmosphere on the plane. No questions and no answers. Just silence.

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"Erg, heavy," complained Eun Jo who carries a suitcase and 1 sling bag containing equipment that if needed can be easily taken, such as mobile phones, chargers, lipsticks and wallets.

"You're moving all the contents of the house into a suitcase? We only stayed here for 2 days."

"It doesn't seem like my stuff is heavy, but my power is not there, maybe it's called jetleg."

"Your room is next to mine, so if I need anything, I can call you quickly" Tae Woo said regardless of Eun Jo's new term when searching on the plane.

"What do you need!?" Eun Jo crossed her arms in front of her chest, as if she felt there would be some blasphemy against her.

"Did your brain get jetleg now ? business, Stupid!" tae Woo said as he pointed his index finger at Eun Jo's forehead

"OW.. All right, I'm gonna take a break, Mr. Tae Woo."

Eun Jo immediately unlocks her room because she feels tired and wants to feel what a hotel suite in Singapore feels like.

"Hn. We're gonna start meeting at 7 tonight."

Eun Jo stopped lifting her stuff inside and dreamt of stretching her back on a super soft mattress.

"What? We just arrived and I only have 1 hour to prepare, so !?" Eun Jo glared at Tae Woo, not caring if he was glaring at the boss who paid for his accommodation.

"They want an expedited meeting, get ready!"

'Blam'

Tae Woo went into the room without greeting.

"Yes! I think I can relax first. uh wait.it looks like I missed something. It's not that this is a collaboration with Jong Hyun's company. Oh God! I met 'he' again ! Now it feels like all my bodies are experiencing jetleg."

'Blam'

Eun Jo goes into the room with difficulty lifting her luggage.

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"Yep the appearance is ok. And the presentation report is ready, too."

'Clek'

Tae Woo and Eun Jo are out of the room at the same time. They looked at each other, watching from bottom to top until their eyes met.

But the staring game had to come to a halt as they were startled by the sound of the door opening from the front of Eun Jo's room.

But a more startled expression appeared on Eun Jo's face, looking at who the occupants of the '013' room were'. Masculine men in neat black suits.

Eun Jo stared at the man's eyes for a long time, until a woman came from behind the man.

"Oh.. Eun Jo-Tae-Woo, it turns out you are next to our room," said the woman who was struggling spoiled on her partner's right arm.

"Ah.. Ja.. Miss Yeo Woo, are you here too ?"

A question that doesn't need an answer. You can see it for yourself, right ?

"Yes, I went with Jong Hyun, but not just for work, but also for vacation. We stayed here 2 days ago."

"The room?" Eun Jo asked spontaneously, but she suddenly remembered that they were engaged and would be a couple. So it's legal if they're rooming ? Eun Jo cursed at her own stupidity why she had to ask such a question.

"Hm, yes of course.. or don't-don't.. You want to also room with Tae Woo ?" goda Yeo Woo's.

"What?"

"Don't lie to me, Jong Hyun told me that you're already dating. Oi! Why didn't you tell me, sister!? Haven't you already betrothed Dad to Ji Won ? You're not on a show to avoid a match, are you ?"

"No. I really love her. Does that answer answer all your questions, Noona ? never mind, we have to meet soon."

Tae Woo immediately took Eun Jo's hand away from the duo's brother and sister-in-law so that he did not answer his sister's question list. Eun Jo is only able to align her path with Tae Woo, she looks up to Tae Woo's face who is straight looking forward, she can't believe that Tae Woo is a very good actor in the show, just because the words 'I really love her' could make her heart beat fast and easily lie to her brother, but she would have to come back second real if those words were just part of the scenario.

'Well, I'll show you my drama talent, unlike the cheap soap opera he said yesterday. You won't be able to tell the difference, Hahaha… '

Eun Jo laughs inwardly at the plans she has made to smooth out her boyfriend-dating stunt with Tae Woo.

"Why are you suddenly smiling ?"

"There's nothing."

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"Hah~.. The meeting was boring, Eun Jo. Oh yeah, you wanna come with us to the cafe? There's a cafe just opened around here." Bargain Yeo Woo when the two of them came out first after finishing the meeting.

"We ? meaning you.. Mr Tae Woo and Mr Lee ?" Eun Jo asked reassuringly.

"certain. Oi! If it's outside office hours you don't have to call with sir or surname. Especially with Tae Woo. You're his girlfriend."

"Ah yes. You're not mad we're dating?" Eun Jo asks, afraid if the relationship is not sanctioned by her own sister-in-law. Why is it suddenly so serious ?

"Of course not. Because I'm happy if my sister can choose her life partner. You know, he's very hard to understand."

'Yes, you are absolutely right. Tae Woo is the hardest person to understand, by himself, cold, jutek. Hey.. hey why did I insult my own boss ?'

Eun Jo confesses to Yeo Woo, but she says it in her heart. She's playing Tae Woo's girlfriend right now, no way she's making fun of her own boyfriend, right ? Considered what girlfriend is she?

"Oh hi my two beloved. We go to the cafe, right? I happen to see there's a cafe promo near here."

"Eh." They both muttered at the same time.

"Hah~ my creak has 2 guys who are stingy talking," said Yeo Woo embracing Jong Hyun and Tae Woo, while Eun Jo tailed behind them.

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O'COFFEE CLUB CAFE

They are already in the cafe at this time, Tae Woo sitting 1st chair long with Eun Jo, Jong Hyun with Yeo Woo. Tae Woo confronts his brother and of course Jong Hyun confronts his ex-girlfriend.

"Excuse me, what's your order ?" Ask a waiter to record the orders of newly arrived visitors.

"Caramel macchiato" said Jong Hyun and Eun Jo to waiters.

"I'll just order Virgin mojito and you, Tae Woo?"

"Expressos."

The waiters record the last order, then he excuses to present the order 5 minutes later.

"Well, you and Eun Jo have the same taste, when I was with Jong Hyun, he said he didn't want to drink it."

"Why?"

"Jong Hyun said it was too sweet to remember, I don't know what it means either ? you remember, don't you, baby?" Yeo Woo asked Jong Hyun, while Jong Hyun looked closely at Eun Jo.

"Yes. I can't possibly forget it. I only drink it when I want to."

'I've never forgotten you Jong Hyun, I know that drink that we used to order when we were dating. Oh no ! I remember those days again !'

Eun Jo tries to cast a shadow over her past, but is confronted with the person who will awaken her memories. Where can it be lost ?

Tae Woo who saw Eun Jo was agitated by Jong Hyun's gaze, immediately linked his fingers to Eun Jo's hand and kissed her. Giving an intense look.

"Hey. hey.. You want to spread your affection in front of us, do you? I never thought that my sister would fall in love, I thought she liked Choi Si Hun, because she had never been seen with another woman" Yeo Woo said.

"Who is Hun?" Eun Jo asked.

"Oh, he's Tae Woo's classmate from Junior High to college in America, probably because they're both Korean, they're very familiar. I'm afraid that Tae Woo's love will die with him. Well you know what I mean, right?. em Gay." Yeo Woo laughs amusedly considering her sister's childhood.

"That's because we're in a boys' dorm. So I'm close to him!" kilah Tae Woo is upset.

"Yes. I-i know. Just kidding." Yeo Woo pinched her beloved sister's cheek.

"Oh yeah, why do you like Tae Woo, Eun Jo ?" A question suddenly came from Yeo, a question she wanted to avoid because she had to think hard to string up what lies to be trusted by Yeo Woo and Jong Hyun.

"I-I like Tae Woo because .. " Eun Jo starts to think what words she should say, maybe it's time she showed her acting talent.

"2 months is indeed a short time to judge. But after getting to know Tae Woo, he's a unique person. He's cold, but actually gentle. He likes to be alone, but he's attentive. He seems stingy talking, but he likes to express his feelings, I mean he's romantic and full of surprises."

Eun Jo smiled gently towards Tae Woo at the end she said. Too much may be the words he says, but he's just trying to convince everyone if they're really in love.

While Tae Woo who heard the speech and soft gaze Eun Jo can only be silent for a moment, realizing that Eun Jo is playing an extraordinary act. There's no way if he'll just be tempted by Eun Jo's sweet word, then he suddenly launches his next scenario.

'Cup.'

Tae Woo kisses Eun Jo's lips gently. Without consent. Quick. But it was very exciting for Eun Jo.

"Thank you for judging me like that. I'm full of surprises, aren't I ?" tae Woo said after launching the action, no matter if he did it in public even in front of his brother. Eun Jo can see the thin grin on Tae Woo's face, the grin is a sign that he is being 'PLAYED.'

Eun Jo cannot hide the red tinge on her cheek, not because she blushes, rather she is upset because of being bullied by Tae Woo. But only he interpreted it, not the same as the meaning of Yeo Woo and Jong Hyun who saw it.

"Oh, sweet once you guys. You guys are a really good couple. Isn't that right, baby ?"

"Eh."

Jong Hyun could only remain silent, not wanting to comment. Enough heartbeat alone that can not be silent to see Tae Woo dare to kiss Eun Jo in front of him.

The next conversation was just about any tour in Singapore that Eun Jo had never known, Yeo Woo told her younger sister's childhood, what she liked and disliked. Chat between women who dominate, while the men just silence and just listen to the babble of the women.

"Where are you going?" Yeo Woo asked after he finished sipping the last drop of his drink.

"I want to take Eun Jo for a walk."

"Ooh. You guys have a good time, don't make Eun Jo tired."

"Hnn, where are you going, Noona?"

"I also want to have fun with Jong Hyun to a romantic place. I don't want to lose to you."

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"I didn't think you could act so well. Your development is quite rapid as well." Praise Tae Woo.

"But why are you exaggerating the charade."

"Isn't it good if they believe more ?"

Eun Jo doesn't even know where the show's going. Make as convincing as possible or just limited to people knowing that they are 'dating.'

"But not by kissing me too, right !?"

"You angry?" Tae Woo asked.

It is clearly visible on Eun Jo's face if she is upset, does not want to face the other person.

"Yes. Of course I'm angry that you did it without my consent!"

"Oooh, so you want to enjoy that kiss too, so I have to give you permission first ?"

"Aappa!?" Eun Jo turned to face Tae Woo.

'Cup.'

Tae Woo kisses Eun Jo again. Warm and gentle, that's what Eun Jo is feeling right now.

Tae Woo starts to wrap his left hand around Eun Jo's waist, pulling her closer while his right hand presses Eun Jo's nape.

Eun Jo can't if she's not lulled by Tae Woo's treatment, her hands suddenly fall out of line with his brain's orders. Her brain is shorting right now. His hand seemed to move itself around Tae Woo's neck, linking to his ten fingers into one. They deepen each other's kiss as if the lips of his partner will not be enjoyed again.

Singapore's January cold snap could not beat the warmth they shared. The Anderson Bridge they stopped by witnessed their mischievous behavior. Eun Jo never thought that she could melt down in a few seconds with this man, her pretended boyfriend. And there's no shadow of the former in her eyes anymore. It did not feel like 5 minutes they shared a kiss and a breath. They're still alive, they need oxygen to fill their lungs.

Tae Woo smiled at Eun Jo. Swiping her finger touch onto Eun Jo's soft cheek.

Eun Jo can only feel that touch, because she still closes her eyes, afraid to accept the fact that her heart wavers at Tae Woo's treatment.

"See? You agree, right ?" Tanya Tae Woo released a hug to his two hands on Eun Jo's body.

Eun Jo slowly opened her eyes, resuscitating her common sense. " No-no 'Yes'."

"You neither resist nor rebel at all. So your answer is 'Yes'." Tae Woo pats Eun Jo's head gently, after which he leaves Eun Jo in his silence.

"Wait ! Where are you going ?" eun Jo shouted at such a long distance. Too long he drowned his daydream.

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Sometimes the lips can lie or be honest in silence, but the heart cannot lie.

Little by little the ice will also melt with warmth, silence disturbed by whispers and love will bloom to be conveyed.

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...TBC...

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