Faking It

[9]

No one's living now at their dorm. Jeongyeon and Nayeon flew to UK as their families extended a business venture there which they have to handle. Momo and Sana went back to Japan. Momo and her sister just opened a dance school and studio, and her help is a must there. On the other hand, Sana must work at their company for two years before she could freely do what she wants. Jihyo went to US to attend a prestigious Med school there. Tzuyu went to Taiwan as her dad was sick and her mom needs her help. Dahyun don't want to work on their company because she believes that she'll just receive special treatment there. Hence, she applied to the same company with Chayeoung.

DH: "I missed the old days." It's been months since the last time they're complete.

It's been one and a half month since Chaeyoung saw Mina.

CY: "Does Mina reply to you?"

DH: "You ask that everyday. She does... But you know how busy she is."

Chaeyoung sometimes get a reply from Mina. Sometimes means, either twice or once a day. And it's either in the middle of night or dawn. There's a time when she didn't get a reply for a whole week. Thus, she's worried sick if the latter is taking care of herself.

HN: "Girls... Food is ready." They're currently staying at Chaengyoung's house before their first day at their job. Her mom and Hoonie continued living there. Chaengyoung promised to visit them from time to time since it's a three-hours drive from the city. Besides, she doesn't have the means yet to support them in case they bring them with her.

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"You're not sleeping yet?" Her mom saw her at the diner's balcony where Mina and her shared their first kiss.

CY: "Can't sleep mom."

"She's doing her best so you must as well."

CY: "I'm worried mom. I know she's not taking care of herself well."

"Don't overthink too much sweetie. It's not good for your health. You don't want her to worry, right?"

CY: "I want to see her."

"Why not try video calling her?"

CY: "She rarely texts me. One time she replied and I'm still awake, I asked her, but she didn't reply. Not until after three days."

Her mom could feel her pain and longing. But she can't do anything for her daughter.

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First day of work.

Even troubled, Chaeyoung did her best to perform as she supposed to. She has a clear goal. To wait for Mina while working her ass off to be someone she deserves.

DH: "Come on Chaeng. Our roommate texted me that she's already at the unit."

They both wanted a unit where only two of them lives. However, they couldn't find available unit nearby.

DH: "She's a schoolmate so I think we can trust her. What do you think?"

CY: "If you're okay with it unnie, then it's okay for me too."

They arrived at the place. It was a five-minute walk from the office. Convenience store and diners at the ground level. Security guards and beautiful lobby. A perfect place for them.

"Hi... I'm Kim Yeri. Nice to meet you two." Yeri. Chaeyoung thought that she already heard that name before.

DH: "Nice to meet you too. And this is Son Chaeyoung."