Ari's POV
Today, Kat and I went to meet my parents at their mansion to eat lunch together. It's a 2 hour drive from Seoul. Katarina's Dad and my parents are business partners. I know it's risky to bring her here knowing that my parents might tell Mr. Son about this but I can just ask them not to tell because I know they love me. If you're asking how we met, I met her in a business party held in America a year ago. The moment I laid my eyes on her I fell in love. She's wearing a suit that perfectly fits her figure. Not to mention how good looking she is especially when she's smiling. I can't help it not to adore her even though I don't even know her name yet. The same party I met Amber and Byul. I guess that's also the time our parents decided to enroll at Budapest Business School. That day I fell in love is the same I got my first heart break. Later, I found out that she have a girlfriend. Well, she's a pretty Lady with tattoos making her a badass girl.
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Katarina's POV
Ari? Are you listening? Mr. Seo asked her daughter.
Ugh. She's spacing out so I elbowed her.
Yah! What is that for? She asked me.
I pointed her parents. She look at them with her confused expression.
Tsk. Are you okay, dear?! Mrs. Seo asked.
Of-of course. Ari stuttered.
So, what I'm trying to say since you're here. Later, I want you to meet the son of my new business partner. Mr. Seo said.
Ari's expression change from confused to frowning.
You told me you wanted me to go home because you miss me?! Then, here you are setting me again to another date! Ari exclaimed.
I look at her in disbelief. Why do I need to be here? This scene is very common to us. We all know that our parents will eventually fix us for an arrange marriage.
That's not it, dear. We miss you. Okay?! I don't know what's going on to your Dad's mind but I swear to God I missed you everyday. Mrs. Seo said while holding Ari's hands.
How I wish I have the same mom like Mrs. Seo. How can my mom leave me with my Dad? Why didn't she visit me in America? Where is she? Can I see her when I'm still here?
Listen Ari! I'm just asking you to meet him not to marry him. And, I missed you too, sweetie. Mr. Seo lovingly said.
Well, I have a lovable strict father. I wonder why my mom and dad got divorced when my dad seems okay.
Speaking of marriage, I heard what happened Kat. How are you? Mr. Seo suddenly asked me.
Yah! Dad! Stop asking her. You'll just remind my friend about it. Ari said looking at her Dad intensely.
It's okay Ari. Your Dad is just concern about me. I said smiling at Ari.
About that uncle, I'm still in the process of moving on. There are times that I can't believe she's not here anymore. I said while trying my best not to cry.
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Ari's POV
About that uncle, I'm still in the process of moving on. There are times that I can't believe she's not here anymore. She said while trying her best not to cry.
Ugh! Tsk. She really love her ex-wife. She looks so broken right now. I wonder when will be the time I can see her laughing and smiling widely again. By the way, her marriage was kept out from public. Only few knows about it including Amber and Byul's family.
Look what you've done! You're making our Katarina here sad. My mom scolded my dad.
Oh! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I mean of course I just want to check on Katarina. My dad reasoned out.
I just look at him and shake my head. Fortunately, my mom knows how to make my friend happy. She bought a strawberry cake just for our little visitor. Little because she's not tall. Haha.
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Ryunique, Seoul
Ari's POV
I am now sitting here in a restaurant where my father said I am going to meet the son of his new business partner. By the way, I'm still with my friend. She doesn't want to accompany me but since she said we will stick together she has no choice but to be with me.
Excuse me?! Are you Ms. Ari Seo? A tall handsome guy asked me.
You must be Kenji Tanaka?! I asked him.
Yes. Can I have a seat? He asked smiling at me.
He seems nice.
Are you with someone? He asked me looking at the chair beside me.
Ah- yes. I'm with my friend. She just went to the restroom. I explained.
I see. How about we order? He asked me.
I just nod.
He was ordering food when Katarina came back. She look at me and the guy in front of us. Same goes to Kenji. He look at me and Katarina but his eyes seems so shocked that he stop talking for seconds.
Is that him? She whispered.
I just nod.
What took you so long? I asked her.
Well, call of nature. She casually answered.
I really like how honest she is. She's really cute.
So, is she your friend?! He curiously asked me while looking at my friend.
Ye-ah. I answered
Uhm. You look like someone I know. He said looking at Katarina.
Katarina's eyebrows furrowed.
Who? Kat asked.
Son Chaeyoung.
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