It has been two weeks since the airport incident. Sarang was expecting Yejun to call her almost immediately but there was no news from him since.
"He must be busy. I heard he went abroad again after our encounter with him at the airport." Sarang's father said.
"Huh? Why are you telling me this dad?"
"You have been looking at your phone all the time but not really doing anything in it that is looks like you are waiting for someone to call. Why don't you call him first?"
"Why would I contact him? It's not like I have anything to tell him." Sarang said shyly with her face blushing.
"If you say sooo." Said Mr. Oh jokingly.
****
"Hyung are you sure I can take this week off?" Yejun asked to his manager.
"You have been a good after that stunt you pulled at the airport, so the President is letting you off the hook now. You know Yejun, you can cause trouble for yourself but please don't drag anyone else in your business. Especially not Sarang, you know why she left right?"
Yejun stayed quiet for the rest of the ride home. He was desperate to contact Sarang after he saw her again, but the unexpected meeting gained a lot of controversy that the agency needed to stabilize.
His company's president has ordered him to be kept busy until the controversy died down. They issued a statement that Yejun was only happy to see an old friend at the airport, but the public has other opinions otherwise. Knowing the industry, netizens are the most unforgiving when it comes to dating rumors. Yejun did not care for the hate he received but he is more apologetic to Sarang. But he is thankful that his Company's president still cares for Sarang enough to protect her.
"We are here Yejun. Rest well and enjoy a week of freedom. Again! Please refrain from any troubles please."
"Thank you Hyung. I will rest now."
Yejun was in the elevator when he was contemplating to contact Sarang now or tomorrow. Today might be too late. She might think it's too weird. He thought to himself.
But then again, she might not answer tomorrow.
Upon arriving to his home, he immediately dialed Sarang's number.
*Ring* *Ring* *Ring*
"H-hello?"
"Hey, it's Yejun."
"Oh hi, you called." There was a tinge of awkwardness in her voice. But hearing her voice made Yejun really happy.
I should take it slow, Sarang could get overwhelmed. Yejun thought to himself again.
"How have you been Sarang? I missed you."
*Crash*
"Hey, are you okay?" asked Yejun in a panic standing up from his seat.
"Y-yeah, sorry you caught me off guard their ha ha."
Yejun bellowed a hearty laugh which made Sarang more embarrassed.
"Urgh please don't laugh."
"Sorry, you are just too cute hahaha."
"There you go again." Yejun imagined Sarang pouting while she said this.
"Okay okay I'll stop. But seriously Sarang, how have you been?"
"I have been fine. I'm staying in Korea for good now."
"Where have you been staying all this time?"
"I've been living and studying in New York." Sarang was hesitant to answer at first, but she realized she did not have a reason to lie to Yejun. Yejun has always been her only friend growing up.
Why did you leave me? Yejun wanted to ask but decided to keep to himself not to make Sarang feel bad.
"You know I was dying to call you, but my agency did not allow me. But I was also disappointed in you, you did not even leave message for two weeks." Whined Yejun.
The whiny tone in Yejun's voice made Sarang laugh. "Oh my, aren't you too old to throw tantrums? Haha I'm sorry Yejun; it's just a little bit embarrassing to contact you first. Aren't you tired? It's past midnight now? I know you are a very busy person."
"I really missed your laugh. I was exhausted a while ago but hearing your voice and laugh made me refreshed."
"Oh gosh here you go again being embarrassing! Hang up now, I know your tired. You should sleep now. Byeee." And Sarang ended the call.
"Aaaaaah! Hahahahaha how cute." Said Yejun while his hand is covering his face.
"How did she become so shy over the years? She used to be the one teasing me."
But Yejun still finds this cute.
"Should I visit her tomorrow?"