Eliza is an introverted, timid girl born into an orthodox family, where her parents make every decisions in her life. Then she met a bold outgoing young man, Kim Seokjin, who changed her life and made her the best version of herself.
Will their par...
I woke up to the sound of my phone ringing. It was still dark, the sun didn't even rise yet. I groaned while attending the call not even bothering to check who is calling now, because I already know who it is.
"Happy Birthday to us." It was Emily, she spoke making a clink sound with her voice like meeting two glass of wines.
"Happy Birthday to us bud." I mumbled still not completely awake from my sleep.
"Someone's still sleeping."
"It's still dark and I'm so sleepy."
"Do you remember the time when you used to tell anyone and everyone that it was your birthday just so you could get more presents?" She laughed.
"What the hell? Don't remind me of those stupid days. I was a fricking kid." Great way to begin the day, reminiscing the worst embarassing times of my childhood.
"So I suppose you didn't tell your roomie either."
"Nope. That's the new me. Besides I think I passed on my birthday excitements to you now." Because she was excited like a baby with her favourite toy.
"So what are your plans for today? It's New Year's Eve babe."
"I don't know I have to go with Han and Jimin to our friend Zach's place. There's the new year party. But I will come back soon."
"Why? You leaving before the countdown?"
"I am. Seokjin and I planned to spend that together. We didn't get to spend Christmas together coz I was with Han. I don't wanna miss this."
"You and Seokjin?"
"Yup. What?" I asked when she went silent.
"Nothing. And what are you gonna tell Han and Chim?"
"Aah, that reminds me I told I'm going to you. To spend our 25s together."
"You used me and isn't even coming to see me." She faked a whimper.
"As if you want to meet me." I scoffed.
"What? I will come but I know you wouldn't want me there. Do you?"
"Maybe not." I agreed shaking my head although she can't see me. "Bud, mom's calling should we put the call on conference? She's gonna call you anyways."
"Yes. Let's wait for the fight. Better together than alone." She chuckled.
I added mom onto our call.
"Hai mom. Emma is on the line too." I informed.
"Happy Birthday sweeties." We heard our mom's voice along with a much deeper voice. So dad's there too. I haven't talked to him in a while.
We talked to each other for a while. Like always, they were making the decisions for us. We are 25 and independent still we need their permission to even meet up with our friends. It's always been very strict in my family. I told them about going to the New year's Eve party. From then on they have been telling me not to drink and stay away from boys yada yada yada. They know very well that I hate drinking but still they had to go on about it making it seem like I'm not doing it only because of their excessive control over me. And boys, that's something I'm not very good at and also I know falling for someone is impossible for me after everything that's happened.
Since both Emily and I were on the call the advices dodged between the both of us. Atlast I had to fake an emergency to put a stop to the ongoing list of do's and don'ts.
Today was a day of endless phone calls and I have been searching my closet for something to wear for the party in between.
I headed downstairs and saw Seokjin already making pancakes and I joined him.
"Morning." I replied his greeting. Since he was busy with making pancakes, I took in the duty of making a smoothie.
"You had a lot of phone calls." He mumbled.
"I'm sorry. Did I wake you?"
"No, I was on my way to the washroom when I heard the call. Strawberries, I see." He chimed as he saw me washing the strawberries before shoving it into the blender.
"Here." He fed me a piece of mini pancake in my mouth while cooking as he did the same for him.
"Hmmm, it's really good. It has chocolate in it?" I exclaimed as I tasted the chocolate melting in my mouth. He nodded with a chuckle seeing my 'in the heaven' expression.
"You're the best, bud." I patted his broad shoulder and switched on the blender muffling the reply if he gave any.
We sat on the table and was busy eating when another phone call came from my room. I excused myself and ran upstairs to get it. It was Evan. I talked to him and I came back to the kitchen when Evan switched it to video call, so I could talk with my baby Jayden. Seokjin was waiting for my return with his head in the heels of his hand. The sight brought up a warm smile in me.
"Seokjin, you wanna see someone?" He looked up and raised his brow in confusion.
"Baby, whatcha doing?" I waved at the bundle of joy who was fiddling with his fingers too shy to give a reply. I sat beside Seokjin and tilted the phone so he could also be seen.
Jayden went silent, shy, then all giggly upon seeing Seokjin. The baby beside me had red ears and an ear to ear smile too. I nudged him to speak.
"Hello baby. Do you know me?" He spoke in his baby voice. Jay shook his head.
"I'm Jin. What's your name?"
"Ayde.." He replied still so shy to face him.
"Well hello Jayden." He waved at him earning an energetic happy wave back from Jay. From there on he warmed up to Seokjin making it easier for all three of us to have a quick but the most happiest moment of my day to life.
After the call Seokjin was so cheery and couldn't stop talking about Jayden. We both returned to our rooms so we could get ready for the party we both had, well different parties. I wore a black off shoulder full sleeve dress that ends a few inches before my knees. I paired it with a long black high heeled boots and also let my hair flowing in its natural waves. A simple yet elegant outfit. I did light makeup but not enough to know I have worked on my face.
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I snatched a black handbag from closet before going downstairs. Seokjin was already waiting for me so we could leave the house together and then go our separate ways.
But my pace slowed as my eyes landed on him. He was wearing black and white checkered suit length upto his knees and pants along with a black turtleneck making his built structure more accentuated. Damn, he looks so fine.
"You look beautiful." I was broken from my trance when I heard his silky voice. He was looking at me with the prettiest smile. I felt my cheeks burning as I managed to croak out a reply.
"You look handsome Seokjin."
"Will you return soon?" He asked breaking the long stares we gave each other as he took the car keys.
"Yup I will. I am looking forward to it." I smiled genuinely. I was actually willing to skip this party and spend time here with...
"Me too." He smiled before opening the door for me. He took out the car and I hopped in the side seat. The ride was silent which was unusual because we both talk a lot. But I somehow felt his mind was caught up in something just like mine was. It was not awkward but calm. He dropped me near the house which already boomed with music and left quickly before anyone noticing.
