JUST LIE TO ME

23. The Hopeful Heart

12th April 2020 | 2:16 PM

My schedule for the day wrapped up earlier than expected, being the last project for this month nothing's more rewarding than getting that much-needed three weeks rest. 

"What was Sooah's schedule this month?" I asked while we are inside the elevator going down to the parking lot.

"Nothing much, she did her last one about a week ago then the next one would be in July." Lou responded flatly.

"Really? I already asked Sunhee to work on Sooah's portfolio though, she should have been booked and busy for this year." I was a bit surprised to know that Sooah hasn't many bookings this year when I was doing everything to help her out.

"Seojin, don't worry about her. Sooah is more than happy to have a manageable schedule than a chaotic one like yours. I can only imagine how your husband is dealing with all of this traveling almost every month and not to mention the photoshoots, speaking of which - you saw Coco's husband - damn. The man filed for a divorce two months after the wedding. Claire said it was because of Coco's attitude, for all we know it was because of the schedule - that woman doesn't even have time to pee." Lou asserted cackling.

Coco and I debuted alongside each other though she was four years older than I am, I got married a month before her. She was indeed a straightforward type of person but we got along really well so I don't see any reason why would her millionaire husband dump her aside from having a crazy busy schedule and all.

"That's why I wanted to enjoy these coming three weeks and be that wife for my husband, we have been married for four months but I can count on my fingers all the times that I served or cooked or took care of Chanyeol - now I feel terrible for him." I whined in a frustrated tone, the elevator reached the ground floor so Lou and I marched outward.

"Well, you do you, hun. Any plans of going on a short trip or something?" she asked.

"I don't know yet, I wanted too but I am not sure if his schedule would permit us to. Dad has been wanting us to come over to dinner so I might arrange that next week. How about you? You can go back home if you want to then just return when we have a schedule, Lou. Let me know, I shall buy the tickets for you - hmm?" I offered with a bright smile, as we were almost near the car.

"Whaaa! Perks of having a millionaire friend, who needs a sugar daddy when I have you Han Seojin. Shush it girlfriend and I'll buy my own ticket - thank you! Anyway, I might stay here until our next schedule as I don't have much reason to go back home. All of my siblings are busy with their own lives to even bother seeing me. I think that's what happens if you are really not part of the family, beats me." Lou continued, we are still walking toward the car.

I felt sad for Lou, she was legally adopted by her Aunt whom she grew to call her mother with her three cousins who became her sisters on papers but she had always been vocal to me about how everyone poorly treats her specifically her sisters.

"Lou, don't worry! You got me, I am your little annoying Korean sister and you can stay with me forever if you want to." I simpered then lean on her shoulders.

"Aigoo! Should I change my name to Han Louise too? Let's see if I can steal Seowoon from his fiance, I might really end up as your eonnie!" Lou and I snickered loudly both halting in front of the car.

"Han Seojin?" a woman rushed towards me clutching onto some envelopes wearing a rather confounded expression. "You are Han Seojin, right?"

I was too startled that I wasn't able to come up with a clear response but just a nod. Lou was also surprised but stood closer to me in case the woman tried to do something weird but the woman's face looks so friendly and kind to be one of those crazy fans.