"Kibum oppa!" Kini almost jumped out of joy upon seeing Kibum. The sun was wide awake with its game face on. The sky was really bright. Like Kini's smile. It was engraved on her face already.
"Miss me?" asked Kibum and opened his arms to Kini, inviting her for a welcome hug. It didn't take a second for Kini to be in Kibum's arms. When they had enough pheromones, Kibum pulled her away at arms length, looking at her from head to toe. "Jang Kini, look at you, you're a grownup already. I have mistaken you for Suri. You're beautiful!"
Her face was red now, blushing from his remark. Her heartbeat was jumping now, higher like jumping on a trampoline. She almost cursed that day because of the mishaps that had happened to her. But Universe still loved her, it had its way of making things up.
Soon, they were starting to get attention from people, especially girls. His charm never failed him. Kini felt she was so special. These girls are drooling over him. I am one lucky girl!
Kini met him on Suri's 21st birthday. It was a surprise birthday party Heechul did organize, where Kibum was invited. She was the youngest in the party, being Suri's sister and Kibum gave her special attention. Kibum liked to give her hair a stroke and her face a touch. Since then, she had developed a special feelings towards him. Since then, she would look forward to Suri's birthday. Unfortunately, that was the last birthday Heechul would organize for her sister. After a year, they suddenly broke up and Suri went to New York after graduation.
"Oppa, what are you doing here?" Kini asked, curious.
"Me? I'm here to ask the pretty girl in front of me to share a cup of coffee with me?" Kibum said, flashing his panty-dropping smile and winked. In basketball, it was a double-double. Kini saw herself pivoted and shot the ball, three points! She did not dwell on the real reason why Kibum was there. Instead, she found herself walking beside Kibum, actually leading him to the nearby coffee shop.
There were a few people in the coffee shop. All of them had their own business and all of them really gave Kibum a second look when they entered. Who wouldn't notice an angel who dropped by for a coffee? Kibum ordered Caramel Macchiato and Mocha frappuccino for Kini. Even the Barista's voice wobbled when she repeated Kibum's order. Kibum effect.
I'm sure these girls are so envious! Kini told herself with a naughty grin.
"Mocha frap for Ms. Jang Kini." Kibum interrupted and sit on the opposite side of the table. "Kini, who is that guy?" Kini craned her neck to her left and right. "No, the guy in the hospital."
"Ah! That's Sungjoon. Heechul's cousin." Omo, why did he ask? Is he jealous? Kini was jumping again on the trampoline. This time, she did somersaults in the air.
"Good." Kibum said, there was something on his face. Like he was brooding on something. Whoa! He's really into me!
While they were finishing their drink, Kibum talked and talked about his life in the US. All Kini did is smile. His words sounded like melody. She wasn't even sure if she understood everything, she was so entranced. Until, she noticed Kibum's hand in motion like a windshield wiper.
"Oppa, go on! I'm listening." she exclaimed. Her heart skipped a beat. Kibum chuckled at her peculiarity.
"You are so cute, do you know that?" He said, eyes narrowing at her. Kini was caught off guard. "Jang Kini, may I ask you something?"
"Ha? Sure." Kini said, a bit unease.
"Do you have a crush on me?" Kibum leaned over, closer to Kini's face. His chin nestled on his one hand. He was biting his lower lip.
"Ha?" Kini was speechless. Oppa, let's take it slow, please. Now, she saw herself floating in the air with her hair reached the ground.
"Don't worry, I feel the same way." he winked again.
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Ara agreed on a blind date with Ms. Kim's son. She later learned that Ms. Kim owned the Salon and an eminent Hair Stylist known even outside Korea. Ms. Kim was so excited she plotted the date the next day. She must be in dire need of grandchildren, Ara thought.
While she was hunting for the perfect dress inside her closet, her phone rang. There was a text message, "See you at Seoul Grand Park at 10am :) - Ms. Kim's son."
What!!! A blind date at the zoo?!! Weird!!!
To be continued....
