MIND GAMES | HEESEUNG

5

- mind games -

The next day, it was a day off for both Ethan and Rhea.

Rhea is in her apartment, looking outside at the window not knowing what to do. usually she will just chill at home watching television and eat popcorn because for her it is no use to go outside. she likes quiet, peace and calm environment rather than going outside hearing those honking horns and more which can cause of her ear damage.

Ting!

A text from someone pop out on her phone. she took and read the texts, its from Ethan.

Inspector Ethan
- hey, i know i may sounds so sudden but im kinda bored today, do you want to hangout?

Rhea just smile while looking at his texts, 'he's cute.' she thought.

Myself
- well i got bored too, i dont mind if you want to bring me hang out.

Inspector Ethan
- then i will pick you up later.

Myself
- okay . here my address XXX XXX XXX

They both have reached to their destinations.

Ethan just brought Rhea to Art museum, he is waiting for this moment for a long time. he really wants to go there but to think about it again, he had no friend to bring with and when he was introduced with Rhea, knowing Rhea is an easy going person. He decided to become more and more closer with her.

He feels blessed because his father partnered him with a unique person like Rhea.

'Art museum?'
Rhea asked through her phone, Ethan chuckled when he saw her giving him a confused look.

"Well I know it may be boring but I swear once you go inside there's a lot of stories that will blow your mind." Ethan said confidently, making sure that Rhea will love his idea.

Rhea doesn't want to make him upset either so she just nod and agree with him.

'-but aren't you scared we might take long days to finish Sunhee's case?' There again she asked him, Ethan let out a big sighed for a second but then he weakly smile towards her, "Rhea its a day off we should have a rest too. if not you will be stress and that will ruin our plan." He reassured while patting her shoulders.

'You're right, im sorry for asking you dumb questions.'

Ethan shrugged it off and says 'no worries' in sign language which makes the girl widened her eyes in surprise.

"I learn a little from social media, I hope its correct and doesn't offense you."
He said slowly and scratch the back of his neck because of awkward.

'It's correct, I see your effort there thanks Ethan.' Rhea out of nowhere bowed her head politely to Ethan.

"Ah, enough chit-chatting, we really have to go inside!"
He grab her hand and keep it intertwined with his hand.

His action is sudden which makes the girl fluttered, she never likes skin-ship before but when Ethan does it, somehow makes her blushed.

"Oh I have seen this flower before, it's peonies. their ability is to bloom for up to a 100 years that makes peonies a symbol of a long and happy marriage."
Ethan read and nodded his head like he knows it before, "Ah! That's why it's familiar my Mom put this flower in our living room between her and my father's picture."

He began to chuckled remembering those cute things that her mother had done.

'How about that one.' Rhea pulled Ethan's sleeve so he could follow her to the other section, to go there they must use flashlight from phone because the alley only filled with darkness.

There's a picture of a girl sitting on the bench under the big tree with her small canvas, for a seconds Rhea widened her eyes when the canva start to covered with blood.

She slowly backed away trying to figure out, what just had happened.

"Rhea."

"Rhea."

"Hey, are you okay?" Ethan pulled her closer and gave her a warm hugged, which makes Rhea back to reality.

"I think you must have been tired, let's just get out from here."