*Riiing* *Riiing* *Riiing*
"Aww why did I dream about that after coming home to Korea. Urgh."
Sarang woke up tired even with a complete 8-hour sleep. "It must be the dream." She thought to herself.
"Sarang are you awake? Let's have breakfast."
"Yes dad, let me wash up first."
Sarang has hurriedly washed up and changed for breakfast. She passed through the living room to open the television.
*How true is it that Sarang and Yejun are dating? *
*But it does seem like Yejun was also shocked with her return? His face was saying it all*
*But then again, they did pass through the same airport at the same day and time? Isn't that too much of a coincidence? *
"Oh gosh these shows really huh. News really travels." Sarang had underestimated herself when it comes to fame. She thought no one would remember her after 5 years of no show in the industry. But she guessed it does not matter since an actress being spotted after years being missing is a big scoop. Not to mention Yejun, the biggest actor now has been caught in the limbo.
"Sigh"
"Wow its early in the morning and you're sighing like an old man." Joked her dad.
"Well, I was not expecting this very warm welcome at all. I thought I would be able to relax coming back here."
Sarang may seem to be only worried about the unwanted attention she is getting but her biggest worry now is her mother. Her mother must have caught wind now that she is back in Korea. Her last encounter with her mother was not very pleasant.
Sarang did try her best to have at least a cordial relationship with her mother, but her mother has been unforgiving of her choice to leave the industry. She can endure her mother's wrath but even her dad is being affected. She has always been worried leaving her dad in Korea alone as her mother can be quite a vengeful person.
"Dad, do you think mom will try to contact us now that she knows I'm in Korea?"
"Hmm not sure. She was very persistent before, asking where you are almost every day. It was hard to make her give up."
Her father looked at her with a worried face.
"Do you miss your mother?"
"....."
"She must have missed you too you know."
"You really believe that?" Sarang asked with a very vindictive voice. "Oh, I'm sorry dad. I did not mean to say it with that tone." She said apologetically.
"Not to worry my dear. I do understand but I just hope you can work it out with your mother."
"You know we can only work it out if she changed right?"
"Well, you got a point on that. You did your best to be cordial with your mother. It's on her now if she still very stubborn. She will not be able to see her lovely daughter grow into a lovely lady." Sarang's dad said in a very gentle tone.
"Haaaiii, this talk is making me want ice cream." Said Sarang while giving her dad her best smile.
"You want to go out and buy? You should wear a mask; you are still quite famous after what happened yesterday."
"Yes sir!"
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As soon as they got out of the car, Sarang felt a surge of regret. She was not easy to miss even with her mask and cap. Her big brown eyes have always been her most beautiful feature. Her eyes is a light shade of brown that everyone would ask if she used colored contacts. She may be of average height of 5"5' but her slim figure compliments her height so much it makes her look tall.
Every people who passed her by has been taking a second look now. She even hears their whispers if they are seeing a celebrity and whispers if she is the actress Sarang.
She and her dad just mustered the courage to walk through them and buy the ice cream she wanted.
"Welcome, may we know what flavor you want?" asked the cashier lady cheerfully.
Looking at the list of flavors, Sarang remembered something.
"Why do you always buy me strawberry ice cream Yejun?"
"You always eat that when you're sad."
"And how did you know I'm sad?"
"I've known you for six years now, how would I not know?" smiled Yejun lovingly and kissed her forehead.
Fuck. Said Sarang on her mind. The thought of Yejun has made Sarang blush unconsciously.
"Sarang are you ok? Are you sick? Your face is red." Whispered her dad.
"Ha? How would you know dad? I'm wearing a mask?"
"Your ears are red." Smiled her dad.
"Oh! Dad, I want strawberry ice cream. The biggest one."
"Sure, my princess, I will be right back. Do you want to eat here, or should we eat at home?"
"Let's just eat here dad, it's too hot today. The ice cream might melt in the car."
"Okay dear."
Looking around the establishment, she sees a lot of Yejun's ads. Even the ice cream shop they went to is being endorsed by Yejun.
5 years could really make you come a long way. Sarang said to herself.
Looking at Yejun's ads, Sarang remembered how Yejun looked the other day. The look of yearning and desperation. Sarang wondered if Yejun has ever forgotten about her.
"I don't deserve him" Sarang whispered to herself.