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"Hey Heechul, remember that I'm helping you only because of our deal." Heechul heard Siwon say behind the door.
She rolled her eyes and asked herself on how Siwon can assume that she didn't know that he helped her only because of the deal. "Yeah I know. You're helping me only because of the deal and not because we're friends. Oh wait, we're not even friends. Go away! I want to sleep." She heard Siwon's footsteps drifting away from her room and after making sure Siwon's no longer around, she grabbed the pillow and buried her head in it, ignoring the pain on her ankle.
Meanwhile, inside Siwon's room:
"Yo Kyuhyun, I took your advice," Siwon said when Kyuhyun answered his call.
"So?"
"Honestly, I'm slightly uncertain about this. I asked Sungmin to train her but I don't know if it'll end good or bad." He huffed.
"Don't worry, she got the best teacher. Sungmin will do anything to make her grandma's ideal type."
"I'm counting on you Kyuhyun. We will meet grandma for dinner next month."
"That's too fast. What will you tell grandma if she became suspicious about your new relationship?"
"Suspicious?"
"You never introduce your new girlfriend less than three months after your previous break up but now you'll introduce her only a month after your break up. Don't you think this will cause suspicion?"
"You're right. I'll find an excuse for that. Bye."
Siwon sighed. He stood up and moved to his favorite spot, his bedroom window. From there he can let his mind wander to faraway, watch the lampposts and cars passing by, going to some place. Sometimes he wishes he can go with them.
"I'm counting on you Heechul, please don't disappoint me."
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The month passed rather quickly and somewhat uneventful. Except Heechul got scolded by her boss and suddenly, Kibum's secretary asked her to come to Kibum's office. Heechul knew the reason since Eunhyuk already gave her an idea.
"I think you know why I called you here, Heechul." She didn't beat around the bush, not even inviting Heechul to sit.
Heechul chose to stand up and nodded. "Yes, I know."
"So, how you will take responsibility of your carelessness?"
"I will try to buy the same dress, Manager."
Kibum let out a cynic laugh and Heechul found it really irritating. "How can you buy that dress, Kim Heechul? Don't pull my leg. I understand and I'll arrange your discharge letter. Don't expect any severance pay. I'll use your money to repair the dress although it won't cover all of the cost."
Heechul took a deep breath, she can feel her heart boiling in anger, her face and ears were starting to get red. "I said I'll buy that dress and that means I'll buy it. You don't have to insult me, give me one month. . .uh, no, give me one week and I'll replace that dress."
Kibum folded her arms and gave her a challenging look, "Fine but if you fail, you'll get fired and I'll make sure no other magazine will accept you."
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To say that Heechul was in a terrible mood when she walked out of Kibum's office was an understatement. Her phone kept buzzing and it only added to her stress.
"WHAT?!" She barked to whoever it was on the other line.
"Uhm, Heechul-sshi, I'm sorry for disturbing you but I hope you remember you still have an appointment to come to my boutique before dinner tonight."
