DIVINE

chapter 4

Maria's pov:
The restaurant was fancy and beautiful for sure. I was amazed because of it and I questioned myself why I didn't visit this place earlier.
We took our table, apparently Woo Young made a reservation, what a gentleman. When we got to our table, Woo took my chair and waited for me to sit. Now that was hot.
He sat on his chair too and we ordered our drinks. Then, we started talking and I must admit, I was nervous a little and I didn't know why.

-So... Let's know eachother better! If you want to, of course.
He said.
- I would love to, yes. Who is first?
I said smiling.
- You, he said looking in my eyes like he was the most impatient person in the world.
- Okay, if you insist. Well what do you want to know? Ask anything.
- Okay, tell me about you coming in Korea.
- Well, I was born in Italy and I came here to work but my story didn't start with this. When I was younger I always dreamed of leaving. I always hated my home, my childhood got destroyed. My father left me and my mom and it was just us most of the time. I was always sad because of many things, stress. I was a different child.  Never did what others did. I was polite, I was good at school, which by the way that always made me tired,  I was respectful. But when I came home I had no one to talk to and I always dreamed of little things like going in a park with my entire family or even a simple lunch with them, a trip at the mountain or everything, but I never got it, I knew I wasn't going to have one since my parents divorced, for a kid it was too much . And there were many, many things. I always wanted to be successful and have a career, I always wanted to be a successful person , to leave and buy everything I want and all of that. So a job was offered to me here, it was just a trip and now, look at me. I mean this country is great and I am successful here so, it's everything that I dreamed about. Ha ha, what else can I say... I like to be free, I like the purple a lot I guess, oh my, I like forests and pasta, wolves, horse riding, swimming, painting drawing small things I guess, but now I am busy I don't have time for that anymore, just for painting, rarely.

- That's heartbreaking you know, like you've been trough a lot. But I am glad that you are happier now. I barely know you, but I would love to know more and more...you... intrigue me
In many ways. Such a pure heart but cold at the same time.
I smiled but that smile also had regret in it.

Woo Young's pov:
I felt bad, she is so strong. I just know, she confirmed my suspicions. Even tho I saw a lot of course, that made me sad.
I then decided to tell her a bit of my life, we both knew anyway that saying that won't be enough as our experiences are sad and tough, life is hard and living those moments are just different, in a way that you want to forget.

- I will say, my life is a mess too, I had to continue my dad's business as you can see. I was treated rough, always had expectations so I always felt the need to be... powerful and independent. This was the best thing for me I thought, I have all I want when I want but it also comes with risks. Everyone fears me and I like that but sometimes I wonder what's next. When will I be truly happy? I was a mess enough in my life, I have my men and my workers who help me, some are also my best friends and are like a family. Same as you, now I am alone but my family is not around anymore. I hated that, what they did to me, my childhood was gone because in the future I knew I had to be like my dad, it seemed so sad and dangerous. Anyways I think, by the way you said it, we both hate talking about ourselves, isn't it?

I hated to look weak, I hate and also can't allow that, I am Jung Woo Young, but then what she said, made feel way better , she was making me feel better.
- You know, I bet you won't accept yourself having a weak moment but allow yourself to be like that. And I know you will say that is impossible but listen, be like that then, you don't have to open up to anyone even tho everyone needs that someone to talk to. Yes, you are feared and you really hold power mr. Jung even I was nervous to meet you first, I usually don't accept this kind of cases.

- You were nervous?
I asked raising a brow out of curiosity.
-Yeah, don't judge but you know you are you... I can't even believe I can talk like that with a dangerous mafia man and even have dinner with him.
She said while giggling, wanting to light the mood for a bit, which again, I loved.

-But... listen.. I wanna say thank you for sharing this personal story and I promise that I will never say a word.
She then looked in my eyes but I didn't move at all because honestly, all this time I just cherished the moments with her. The way her hair fell over her shoulder or moved when she talked, the honesty in her eyes when she talked to me and the courage to look me in the eyes. No one does that. But those weren't the only things I liked about her, I loved everything about her, her presence ,everything. Also the fact that I just told her personal informations just like that? It amazes me how she makes me feel.

- I know, she said and I listened carefully, we just met and it's weird, but tell me if you... how can I say.. feel in a way that you feel like you can't describe... I am here if you wanna talk... ah what am I saying... I know you have the position you have and usually that sounds stupid but you are a human and yeah.. sorry I don't wanna sound rude or..
- No, thank you... really.

I was speechless and I was falling. Falling for her as if I didn't like her since I met her, but she saw me, she saw the human being behind the powerful and feared side.
- It's okay, I know for a fact that you are just like me, you don't know how to appreciate after someone makes you a compliment or helps you but you don't have to, I just know you feel okay right now.
- How did you-
- How did I know? Your eyes.
And there we sat looking at each other like there it was only us.
She smiled at me sweetly and I did the same.
- I am hungry, she said, should we order something?
She asked looking at me.
- Yes, we should, I said smiling.
Meanwhile she was looking at the menu interested in the pasta recipes but I was too busy admiring her.