Wild Favor

"I trade my soul for a wish." - Call Me Maybe

Ara gaped at them, feeling so hopeless, her whole body has betrayed her except her eyes. The  fan chant continued, "Yesung oppa, saranghae!!!" controverting the conventional coffee shops; it was crazy. Handel and Gretel has definitely satiated her with surprises. Her eyes now were locked on Yesung. Hmm, he looks better in person. Suddenly, she found herself absorbed in the crazy milieu of crazy fan girls. Her mouth moved, saying something...

"What did you just say?" Jongjin asked her confirming what he heard. Ara just looked at him in disbelief. She did not say anything, right?

"Yesung-oppa, saranghae." the voice behind Jongjin answered for her. It was Heechul. He was wearing shades and cap along with his hooded jacket to hide his identity.

"Oppa... I didn't know about that... I." Ara stuttered. Her face was pale except for the dark circle on her right eye. She looked at Heechul who gave her a sardonic smile. Is he jealous? She imagined herself pirouetting at the thought.

"No." Heechul said as if he read her mind. Then he smiled at her. "Actually, I am very happy to hear that." Her imaginary ballet performance came to a halt. She felt like a ballerina whose one leg was amputated. End of the world. "Why?" she asked.

"Actually, I asked you to come here because I have a favor to ask." Heechul then glimpsed at Yesung who was still playing the piano. "I've always wanted to produce a concert featuring Yesung. I want you to be the director."

Omo. I wish I was still dreaming.

Oakwood Premier Coex Center, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. 

"Where is Director Park?" Helen asked Manager Kim. Skeptical.

"Ha? They are in the Gazebo." Manager Kim managed to answer, sweat streaming down her face.

"They?" Helen glanced at her obliquely. She already knew the answer and before Manager Kim could answer, she found herself running to the gazebo. She could have beaten Steve Prefontaine in running, in just a second Manager Kim was no where in sight. As soon as she came out of the building she stopped, both hands were on her knees. When she conserved enough energy, she continued walking her way to the gazebo.

The moonlight helped her to walk her way to the gazebo. All she could hear was the sound produced by the crickets that made her speed faster. When she reached the gazebo, the first living creature she saw was Choi Siwon, the man who had long been dead for her. He was giving Director Park's pregnant tummy a slight tap. How on earth could she unleash her fury over this pregnant woman?

But her pride got the better of her. She stamped her way to their direction without even greeting an old friend, Siwon. She did not even bother to look at him. Her fiery eyes were already set  at Director Park.   And she began, "Sorry to disturb you, but there's no way for you to team me up with this guy." Helen looked at Siwon, met his eyes, then turned to Director Park uncomfortably. "You know that I couldn't work with this guy, see I can't even say his name!" she raised her voice. "I don't want to say his name as much as I don't want to see him." she almost shouted.

Director Park was dumbstruck. She did not have any idea what was going on. But she was able to see the pain in Siwon's eyes. The later confirmed it, bowing first as a polite way of leaving, "I shouldn't have accepted the offer Director Park, I can still back off. I better leave." He soon walked away, leaving Helen and Director Park at the gazebo. Discombobulated, the Director was speechless until she felt the pang of extreme pain. Her water broke. "AAAAWWWWW!!!" she shrieked.

Omo, what have I done? Call an ambulance? Stupid, you did not bring your phone! What to do?!!! Helen panicked. Think, you can't call him and ask to help you. But how could you carry Director Park back to the hotel, she is much heavier than you.

Siwon heard the hullabaloo but continued to walk. He knew that Helen had no choice but to call him for help. Say his name again. He started counting. One, two, three, four, five. Wait, it seemed that Helen had no plans of calling him. He almost lost hope until... "Choi Siwon!"

Itaewon Entire Apartment, Seoul

Suri arrived in Incheon International Airport after 14 hours and 35 minutes travel on plane. It was really exhausting but whenever she remembered Jeremy Lin and his passport, she would smile.  She kept the crumpled paper Jeremy used to get her attention. What would she do with that? Laminate? Frame? She couldn't choose.

She hired a cab to send her to Itaewon, the global village in Seoul. Her hometown helped her to realize her dreams. Meeting people of different nationalities, she realized her dream to write global news. She has been living in New York for three years and her work would not allow her to visit Korea. Suri had no choice but to comply with her demanding work, all for Kini's education.

Kini is her one and only sister. Their parents died because of vehicular accident right after Suri's graduation. Since then, she has become the breadwinner for them. She promised before their parents' grave that she would look after Kini.

The cab passed by the National Museum, Seoul Central Mosque then she peeked at Han Riverside Park, a man running caught her attention, he looked like Jeremy Lin. She let it slip away. What on earth is Jeremy Lin doing in Korea. She laughed at herself, overwhelmed by the idea that she met Jeremy Lin before her flight.

"Kamsahamnida!" Suri thanked the cab driver wholeheartedly. She was very delighted to be in Korea again and even more excited to see Kini. She did not inform her of her visit because she wanted to surprise her. Carrying all her stuff, she made her way silently to their apartment door, as expected the key was still placed under the doormat. Its still early, Kini should still be sleeping.

And she was right, Kini was sleeping... but with a guy. They used her favorite blanket, her limited edition Bigbang blanket. Half of the guy's face was covered by the blanket, unfortunately it was the part where TOP's face was drawn, which made her mad even more. How dare you to use my favorite blanket while fuck making love? "Jang Kini!!!" Suri yelped. It must have shaken the whole Seoul.

Kini woke up in surprise. She was even more surprise to see a man sleeping beside her. She could not find the words to say. She was lost for words and even her memory. She had no idea who this guy was. Omo, a one night stand with a stranger. The thought was too ridiculous for her. "NO!!!!" she cried. Once again, Seoul was shaken.