Sitter

20

"I apologize. I've kept you waiting." 

Jiyong felt embarrassed for keeping such an important man waiting. 

Sa totoo lang, if the man had not looked for him earlier that day, malamang sa malamang, he'd find himself on a date with Kiko Mizuhara. 

The deal he planned to make with Mr. Mizuhara was very important kaya kahit na labag sa loob niya, kung hindi nagpakita ng interes sa kaniya at sa kumpanya niya ang isa sa mga Park, sigurado siyang mapipilitan siyang makipagdate doon sa babae. 

"No worries." Se7en lifted his head and gave the youth a small smile. "Kasalanan ko naman din. I didn't give you any prior notice."

Se7en, Sanghyun and Yang Hyun Suk all had their eyes on Kwon Jiyong and his business even before the banquet. 

Sa lahat ba naman ng na aachieve na success ng lalake in business, it wasn't shocking to know that word about a youth - very talented in the arts of business, reached the Parks. 

Plano na talaga nilang makipagsosyo sa lalake and their plans were further established when they came to know that Dara and the man were acquaintances. 

"It's my honor to receive you Mr. Park." 

Jiyong walked over to where Se7en was seated and took a seat himself. 

Mino placed a cup of coffee in front of Jiyong pero hindi niya ito tiningnan ng kahit konti. His eyes were glued to the graceful Se7en, questions circling his own head.

"Ask away." Se7en let out a small chuckle, knowing full well that the man was puzzled as of the moment.

Sino ba ang hindi?

He suddenly dropped by for a visit when he didn't even look at Jiyong in the banquet.

"Why?"

Jiyong had thought of numerous questions to ask the man in front of him, but he knew all his questions could be narrowed down to a simple 'why'. Siguro naman - sa talino ng lalakeng prenteng nakaupo sa harap niya, he'd be able to understand that behind the simple one word question were a mountain of queries.

"Simple. We've heard of the youth Kwon Jiyong who dominated the City's business circle. According to our sources, he's a youth worthy of making partners with."

"But you're Dara's family."

Lumabas din.

"The contract is signed now. Wala naman na tayong magagawa doon hindi ba? Well, kung willing kang magbayad ng charges, it'd be fine with us too." Nakangising tugon ni Se7en.

He knew.

Sanghyun knew.

Even Yang Hyun Suk knew.

Alam nilang this man in front of him had caused Dara great pain. Pero they were businessmen. Business always turned difficult if mixed in with personal feelings.

At first they wanted to forget about being partners with Kwon Jiyong pero mapilit si Dara she insisted they go on with the partnership as what happened to her and Jiyong was in the past at wala din naman daw reason for them to loose a perfectly stable partnership dahil sa kaniya.

Kwon Jiyong's company was steady. It had not had loses ever since it was established and the man behind the company himself was an extraordinary youth.

Dara and her past aside, wala naman talagang dahilan para hindi nila ituloy ang pakikipag sosyo sa lalake.

"Pero alam ninyo." Jiyong insisted.

He was confused. Judging by the man's cold attitude towards him, he knew that Se7en knew.

"Of course. And to be honest? Kung ako lang ang masusunod, I've already punched you several times." Nakangiti pa ring sabi nito.

He was smiling, but Se7en's eyes had a glint of hatred in them.

Mas nakakatakot.

"But I won't do that." Se7en sighed. "Pasalamat ka, Sandy's been nice since. Ayaw na ayaw nun ng gulo. Oh, wait. Why am I even telling you this? Now that everything's done. I'll see myself out Mr. Kwon. I look forward to our cooperation."

Even after Se7en left, Jiyong was still rooted on his spot.

They knew but they were willing to still be partners with him?

What the hell?

~

"What are you doing here?!" Dara was stunned to see Seungri in front of her and the latter was as equally stunned as her.

It was the time of the year where Dara and her family visits their Academy.

Kung noon, they just focused on parachuting and skydiving, ngayon, they made it into an actual flight academy pero they were still keeping an eye on both parachuting and skydiving.

"Dara?"

"Don't Dara me!" She roared. "What are you doing here?"

Kakatapak pa lang ni Dara sa grounds ng Academy ng pamilya niya, nakita niya na agad ang pamilyar na likod ng lalake. He had with him 2 bags and was looking around like a lost puppy looking for its owner.

"The guys and I wanted to learn parachuting. College pa lang gusto na naming itry but this Academy only receives people who have experience. CL and I have been practicing for a few years para lang dito. Who would've thought na the rest also did? Nang ma mention namin to during dinner with the rest, they said they would also like to go with us."

"At sa lahat pa talaga ng lugar na nagtuturo, dito talaga?"

Dara was frustrated.

Kung saan gusto na niyang bumitaw at magpatuloy nalang with life without thinking about her past, eto at ang past naman ang lumalapit.

"This place has good reviews and besides, dito lang ang pinaka malapit. We're all busy too you know, kaya if possible, mas gusto naming malapit lang sa work." Seungri was surprised to see Dara too. Tamaan man siya ng kidlat, he could swear that he didn't do anything. Both of them seeing each other was pure coincidence. "Teka nga. Ba't andito ka? You're taking classes too?"

Dara gaped at the man.

She practically owned the place!

Before Seungri could get his answer, Dara's phone rang and she quickly excused herself.

Mukhang nagmamadali, kaya Seungri only waved her goodbye before he looked for his friends.

~

"Asan na ba kasi si Seungri?! Ang tagal ah!"

"Wow naman Jiyong. Hiyang hiya naman fiance ko sayo! Ikaw kaya tong nakaiwan ng gamit doon sa entrance! Pasalamat ka nga si Ri na ang nag volunteer maghanap eh!" Naiinis na sabi ni CL.

She was with the rest of her fiance's friends - who were also technically her friends now. It was supposed to be just her and Seungri but once they heard na mag aaply sila for parachuting and skydiving classes, nakisali na ang iba as it was something they liked ever since college.

"Oh? Nag-aaway na naman ba kayo?" Natatawang tanong ni Youngbae.

"Sumama sama pa kasi!" Inis pa ring tugon ni CL.

"Woi! Excuse me din, kapatid kong hindi din naman, bago ka pa naging fiancee ng kaibigan ko, kaibigan ko na siya! Wag kang ano ah!"

Bago pa man umabot sa seryosong gulo ang bangayan nina CL at Jiyong, Seungri came running towards them with a huge smile.

"Yo! Andito din si Dara!"