Because It's You - Hwang Inyeop

Eleven

"Listen up everyone," Ji-hoon clapped his hands to call everyone's attention when he went out of his office. "I know you all want to level up your editing knowledge." He excitedly raised a piece of paper for everyone to see. "Good news. Our CEO approved our request for all of us to attend a two-day seminar."

Everyone clapped and gasped upon hearing the good news. All are excited about the seminar knowing that this seminar will give them a lot of opportunities in the future when it comes to film editing career.

"Start packing your things tonight. The seminar starts the day after tomorrow but I want you to enjoy the place so let's leave tomorrow," Ji-hoon said with a smile on his face and left to go back to his office. Everyone is busy talking with each other and Hee-soon took this opportunity to talk to Ji-hoon. After the conversation they had in front of his sister's grave, she was not able to get the chance to speak to him. She decided not to approach him after seeing how busy he is.

"Come in," Hee-soon heard Ji-hoon say after knocking on his office's door. She saw him busy doing something on his laptop as she entered. Ji-hoon looked up and his expression became serious once he saw who was knocking on the door.

"Do you need anything?" He asked Hee-soon who remained standing beside the door. Seeing that Ji-hoon is still busy, she decided that this is not the right time to talk

"I... I think this is not the right time. I'll just talk to you the next time," Hee-soon said and grabbed the doorknob but before she could turn it open, Ji-hoon stopped him. Ji-hoon doesn't want to talk to her right now after remembering how he acted when they were in front of his sister's grave. However, he was not able to see her up close these past few weeks and he admits that he misses the cheerfulness of the girl.

"It's okay," he said and closed his laptop "What is it?"

Hee-soon slowly approached him at his desk and did not bother sitting on the chair allotted for his visitors. "I want to apologize for how I acted when I was drunk," she started and placed a box on his desk.

"What is this?" He asked as he lifts the box from where Hee-soon placed it.

"It's nothing much. I thought you might need it," she shyly said. Ji-hoon opened the box and a black watch is in it. "I heard from the staff the other day that it is your birthday tomorrow. I don't know what to get for your birthday. I immediately thought of you when I saw that watch. It doesn't just serve as a present for your birthday. It is also my token of appreciation for helping me get out of my previous department. That is also my way of saying sorry for showing my drunk state in front of my supervisor."

Ji-hoon looked at the watch inside the box. He's been a fan of watches especially the signature ones. He can easily tell that this watch is not branded however he feels overwhelmed upon receiving the gift. All his life, the gifts that he received from the people around him are expensive ones but he did not feel any sincerity in those gifts.

"Thank you," he removed the expensive watch he is wearing and wore what Hee-soon gave him. "It fits perfectly." He said and gave Hee-soon a warm smile.

"I'm glad you like it," Hee-soon smiled at him as well. "I'll go back to work now." She walked towards the door but before she opened it, she turned to him again.

"About what you asked me in front of your sister's grave," she started which made Ji-hoon look up at her. "I am not saying this because In-youp is my friend but... I believe in In-youp. I have no idea what happened to them and I'm sorry for your loss." She looked at him with sincerity. "I hope this won't affect our friendship." She said and walked out of his office.

Ji-hoon stared at the now-closed door. He doesn't know why instead of being mad that what he planned did not work, he feels deeply moved by what Hee-soon said. She now knows that In-youp had a relationship with his sister but instead of feeling betrayed, she feels determined to let go of what happened and focus on the present. He wonders if he could feel the same. He wonders if he could let go of the hatred he feels for In-youp in the future. He was blinded by the fact that the last moment he saw his sister is crying in front of In-youp in which he is not sure all these years if that is really the reason behind her sister's suicide.