𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞/𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐣𝐚𝐤𝐞

Ｃｈａｐｔｅｒ 7

We drove to the nearest mall. We got separated because we brought our own car.

We parked our car beside each other and went inside the mall together. She put her arm around my arm while we're walking.

As usual, a lot of pairs of eyes looking at us, so uncomfortable.

"You want to see my sister's new shop?". I asked Sena with an excitement on my lips.

"Ah I remembered! both of us didn't attend the ribbon cutting since we're both busy at that time. Yes of course I want to see it". She said like an excited child.

"I already told Luanne to move the opening of her shop so that we can attend but she's too excited to open it". I replied.

I didn't expect that last month my schedule would be that packed and the reason why I didn't go is that I'm in the middle of my business trip which I can't cancel because I need to meet a lot of people.

It's been 1 month since she opened it and I can already tell that she's doing great and her shop.

We went to a new clothing shop owned by my sister. I'm pretty sure that my sister is not here because she is probably preparing for dinner later.

"Omg! Is that you Ms. Liv?". One of the staff said. I slowly nodded while looking at Sena, sending her help.

"Omg! omg! Can we take a picture?". She asked shyly? I don't know.

"Give me your phone, I will take a picture of you two". Sena gets the phone and positions the phone in her hands.

"1, 2, 3!". I smile a little on the last number.

"Thank you so much Ms. Liv, you really looked beautiful in person". I giggled.

"Do I look that bad on television? Or in any pictures?". I jokingly asked. She flustered and quickly shook her head.

"No! That's not what I meant. I mean you looked more beautiful in person". Sena and I laughed at her because of her cute response.

"Where is Luanne?". Sena asked me.

"Do you know my boss?". I scoffed silently when she said 'boss' referring to my sister.

"Uhm, yeah? Luanne is Liv's sister". The staff looked at us like really really shocked.

"For real?! I've been thinking if this is the first time I saw you because you look like my boss! I'm sorry again Ms. Liv". She attempted to bow to me but I quickly stopped her.

"No- no, you don't have to do that! That's fine. Don't tell my sister that we drop off here, we just wanted to see the shop and buy something". I flashed a smile to her.

Sena and I roamed around the shop and picked out some clothes and accessories we wanted. I sometimes teased my sister for giving me free clothes made by her but of course I always visited her other shop when I knew that she's not there. I wanted to support her and be a regular customer. All of my office clothes are from her shop, even the gowns or dresses I need when there's a huge meeting or any occasions about business.

I have another business party next Sunday and Luanne has already finished the dress I will wear.

"Luanne is so smart to make these unique designs. I love all of these clothes!". Sena exclaimed.

"She gave me free corporate attire in exchange, I will give her new boyfriend an autograph". I chuckled.

"Yah! That's unfair! The perks of being a famous one, hmp!". She lightly smacked my shoulder.

"Stop with that famous, famous thing. I don't like it, people observe you all the time, you can't enjoy your life, a pair of eyes that always follows you". I sarcastically complained.

"Anyways, did you receive the invitation through email for our reunion?". I looked at her furrowed eyebrows.

"Reunion? I checked my email earlier this morning and I saw nothing". She got her phone and let me see the invitation she's talking about.

"So we're really having a reunion". I sounded not interested and slowly nodded.

"What kind of reaction is that? Isn't that great? We can meet the others we used to be friends". She said.

"What is great about it? People are arrogant and keep on comparing the others to them and see who's the most successful one? Nah, I don't like being in that kind of place". I honestly said.

"Still you have to go, you should come with me and be my partner cause you know both of us are-". She didn't continue what she was saying.

"Fine! But I will check my schedule first". I gave up and go to the counter to check out the things I bought.

"Please don't tell your boss that we went here". I said to the staff.

"Yes Ms. Liv, thank you for choosing to shop with us". She gave me a bright smile.

"What's your name again?". I asked her.

"Oh-uhm-". She became flustered.

"I-I'm Kim Ara, Please don't sue me. Don't tell my boss all the things I did earlier". I quickly shook my head.

"No, I'm not going to do that! I just wanted to ask your name because you're so adorable, I like you. My sister surely hired the best staff". I got her one hand and caressed it.

"Thank you Ma'am. You're so kind, you're really different from all the rumors that are going around". Sena makes a sound of 'oh'.

"What kind of rumors is that?". Sena looked at me annoyingly.

"I don't want to be rude if I say this but people know you for being an arrogant and cold hearted person. But Miss Liv doesn't mind them. I know you're not that kind of person. By just seeing you now, I can say that you're not that person". I don't know how I should feel.

People really talked about what kind of person I am. News really makes my personality dirty. They always do that to gain the attention of people.

I sometimes get invited to shows or interviews but I'm doing that if I have enough time which is really rare. I guess they judge me based on my expression, don't know.

We went to the restaurant and ate just snacks since both of us will have dinner with our family.

"You think I've become that person?". I suddenly asked Sena, she looked at me worried.

I've been quiet since we left the shop, many thoughts running through my head.

"Hey, don't mind that. You know who you are. You shouldn't listen to those dirty rumors". She caressed my hand on the table.

"I know, but sometimes I feel like this is not me. This is not the Liv you met a long time ago". I replied and lowered my head.

"People go and people change. People realized that they need to change for the better and that's completely fine. You're still the Liv we love". As expected that's why she's always been my number one crying shoulder.