-- Chasing Fate --

-XXIV- (turtle-rabbit kim)

JISOO

mystery lady: "I just want you to take care of things I needed you to do."

Jisoo: "of course.. She's my cousin and she is all that I have. She deserves all the happiness in the world after what she's been thru"

mystery lady: " I know. you don't have to worry Jisoo. I got you"

Jisoo: "I hope this plan will out according to plan."

mystery lady: "I'm happy we're in the same boat"

Jisoo: "you can count on me and I know I can count on you too!" ---It was a flashback that I always remember seeing her right in front of me everytime her eyes sparkles the way she looks at the her. How it's always different on how she looks at someone. I mean - it's always her little one and that girl.
I left Korea just to find her. She was a year younegr than me that day when her mom died in an accident. I was there. Then she was gone with no words from her and from her stupid/devil step-father. Her mom helped us financially when they had all the wealth.

I was so devastated and desperate to find her. Me and my mom were the only family she had and to payback all the helped that we received from them, I really want to find her and helped her as well. It took me years to finally got to see her here. Thanks to the woman the moment I step foot in this country. Although she doesn't have an idea that I'm her cousin, it was a relief just by seeing her alive and healthy.---But then I saw an angel...

Everytime I look at her, I knew within me that she's the one that my heart wants.

Chaeyoung.

I know it's not her real name. I know her very well before she and her friends came here. Roseanne Park.

yes. I know them all and my business here makes me realize that, the way she walks, talks and clothed herself. It somehow reminds me that her world won't fit mine. She's Lalisa's bestfriend but I know she's in love with her.

It hurts me everytime she sadly adores her best friend. At first, my mind is battling if they were a couple or not. But, they are not.

Should I be happy?

No. It hurts me more.

The night she kissed Lisa. It broke my heart but I how about her? She's more broken than me. That night, I want to run to her and tell her that love me instead of her.

But our status life is my standing block.

She's gorgeous, rich, famous and have a perfect family, I'm sure guys and girls want her too.but me? I'm no one. ---I was suprised when she was standing in front of me inside the cafe while i'm busy reading my favorite comic book and awaiting for a customer. I got startled with her sudden appearance and I know I humiliated myself in front of her.

ghad!

She looks more like an angel when she's near. Her perfect features define how classy she is and I know a chance being her girlfriend is out of my boundary.

Irene introduced me and Ruby Jane to her when she was alone. Even her hands are perfect when it collided to mine. How I wish I can put my hands in a frame so her DNA will remain on my palm forever.

mystery lady: "how's the plan?"

Jisoo: "everything's working out well."

Mystery lady: "that's good. But there's one problem"

Jisoo: "what is it ma'am?"

Mystery lady: "remember the great pretender? He will come there with us 3 days from now"

Jisoo: "what?!"...Mystery lady: "maybe we should trust what fate will bring the both of them"

Jisoo:"okay-okay-- I think that's the only option"

The call just ended after we discussed for almost half an hour.

Yes.

I'm here because of a hidden agenda and at the same time, just to make my cousin happy. I knew her struggles and trials. She deserves to be happy with someone I knew she truly loves. She may not aware of it now but someday, at the right moment, i know she will realize it herself.
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It's already 8:30 pm. Jisoo left alone in the cafe' because of the sudden call from this mystery lady she is working with and at the sane time, she was too emotional on what happened last night when Roseanne kissed Lisa in front of everyone and on  what happened this morning when Ruby Jane and Lisa were already close. RJ already explained to Jisoo what really happened but it makes her worried more about Chaeyoung. She made an excuse to Ruby Jane and Irene by saying that their boss requested her to do the materials monthly inventory although Irene already did, she just pushed the excuse and her two friends and even Nini gave up and went home.

After the call, Jisoo decided to brew a coffee before closing the cafe when she heard from her back the door chimes. She looked back and got surprised when she saw an unexpected guests.

Roseanne: "ahh-- I'm so sorry.. but it looks like you're going to close -- I might get go--"

Jisoo: "no-- it's okay. I've been thinking to extend my duty by now and--and maybe you're a sign I guess?"

Roseanne: "oh! Are you sure? Is it really okay?"

Jisoo: "I'm Jisoo, I'm okay"

The blonde girl chuckled but the latter noticed something with her eyes.

Jisoo: "so--what do you need? Hot or cold coffee? Latte? Fruit shake orrrrr???"

Roseanne: "maybe I like the one you are making!"

Jisoo: "oh! I'm making a hot hazelnut coffee is that okay with you? I can make other if you--"

Roseanne: "that's great Jisoo!"

Jisoo slightly blushed when the blonde girl called her by her name for the first time. She keeps calming herself as her hearts keeps on panicking from the inside. 

calm down Kim Jisoo.. 

Jisoo can't help but smile from what is happening right now which she never imagined in her life that this moment will gonna happen.

She went back to her spot where Chaeyoung is sitting uncomfortably which Jisoo quickly noticed.

Jisoo: "are you okay here.."

She put down her cup of coffee.

Jisoo: 'you looks so bothered on what's happening and I bet you need someone you can talk to. I mean I'm a stranger to you for now, but sometimes, you can
trust a stranger you know"

She managed to feel the heat on her coffee while talking to the other lady. Chaeyoung chuckled the way she can't believe that she is having a conversation like this
to someone she barely knew.

Chaeyoung: "it's funny how I found myself looking for you just to have a company tonight"

The blonde girl chuckled from her statement and the latter was left mouth hanging from what she heard.

Jisoo: "wh-what do you mean?"

Her eyes can't make an eye contact to the blonde that who can't keep her eyes away from Jisoo.

Chaeyoung: "I just saw you from the outside and I waited when Ruby Jane, Nini and Irene leave. I don't know why my feet dragged me here. It;s just that --"

Jisoo: "it's okay Chaeyoung! I don't know my personal reasons too why I wanted to stay here alone."

They keep on talking until they both gasping for air from laughter everytime Jisoo will crack a joke. They didn't noticed that they already comfortably with each other that the blonde girl keeps on slapping Jisoo's shoulder when she can't stop herself from laughing.

Chaeyoung: "ahmmm.. Jisoo?"

Jisoo: "hmm?"

Chaeyoung : "do you have a girlfriend? I mean you told me you're into girls so I just asked if--"

Turtle-rabbit almost choked from what Chaeyoung asked her out of the blue.

Jisoo: "n-no--i mean- I don't have one for now"

Chaeyoung: "really? that's unbelievable!"

Jisoo:"Haha! what do you mean by that chipmunk?"

Chaeyoung: "hey! don't call me that! but anyways.. look! - you're pretty, you have the sense of humor and I think you're smart. There's no way you didn't have any girlfriend"

The blonde lean herself forward analyzing Jisoo's eyes.

Chaeyoung: "do you have any one you like?"

Jisoo: "wh- ah- yeah! I mean yes. I do but you know- I can't like her.. i mean it's too complicated"

Chaeyoung: " too complicated like? enlighten me.. don't be unfair! I almost told you my whole life and yet you just listening there. Come on! it's okay! I don't judge"

Jisoo took a deep breath and stood up to start the clean up which the other girl sense and help her. Jisoo picked up the tray and starts to pick up the mugs they used
and the table napkins.

Jisoo: "well..As you can see. She's rich and I'm not. She's famous and I'm not. I cannot give her the life she belongs. And--"

Chaeyoung: " and?"

Jisoo: "she's in love with someone else"

Chaeyoung: "oh my ghad- but does she know?"

Jisoo shake her head sadly as she continue washing the mugs.

Chaeyoung: "okay! I have an idea!"

Jisoo wiping the mugs when she looked at Chaeyoung and waits for her continuation.

Chaeyoung: "you and I !"

Jisoo: "me and you?"

Chaeyoung: "yes! you and I! let's go out! you know! let's hang out and let's just bury this people who didn't acknowledge our existence!"

Jisoo: "no ! i won't bury her angelic face but okay! let's hang out!"