It's Now or Never

Unfair

July 7- I finally arrive at ICN airport. I've never been on an airplane that long in my life, 14 hours. I thought I would go crazy. I was so busy getting my bags and looking for the driver S.M. sent for me, that I didn't pay attention to my surroundings. When I stepped out of the airport doors to get in the car, a chill went through me that made me shiver. I don't know what it was, but I knew I was going to have the time of my life.

By the time I arrived at the hotel and checked in, it was 10:00 pm, and I wasn't tired. I wanted to go out and experience the city, but I came to the conclusion that it would be best not to venture out on my own. The view from my suite is incredible. It feels a little like New York. It is bright, vibrant and there's an energy in the air that almost feels like electricity. I love it! That night I slept at the foot of my bed, gazing out at all the colorful lights as if I was sleeping under a starry sky.

July 8-I didn't get much sleep last night, but I wasn't tired in the morning. I was too excited about starting my day. I'm being picked up in a couple of hours and taken to KBS World Radio Station. I needed to meet the staff and go over their protocols and learn how they operate their equipment. I spent more time at the station then planned. I wanted to make sure I knew everything there was to know and I don't think the staff minded. As I was saying goodbye and thanking the staff, I bumped into someone and dropped my phone. We both bent down to pick it up. I look up and its Sehun.

"I am so sorry, I didn't see you," I explained feeling a little embarrassed.
"I'm the one who should apologize, Monica," he said smiling.
How does he know my name, I remember thinking. We've never meet officially and I don't see D.O. telling him or anyone else about the two of us.
"I'm Sehun," he holds out his hand to shake mine.
I shake his hand, "I know who you are. I would be crazy not to." He laughs.
"What are you doing here?" did I just ask him that?
"Right to the point, I like that. So let me be as upfront as you. I knew you were going to be here today and I thought I would show you around and maybe have a bite to eat."
"Hmm let me think. Go back to my hotel room, maybe venture out on my own, and probably get lost or spend the afternoon with Sehun, seeing the sights and having a meal with him. This is going to be hard.., but I think, I'll take you up on your offer."
Sehun looks surprised, "Really?"
"Yes, after all, I'm here to have the time of my life."
Sehun put his cap and glasses on, grabs my hand, and says, "Good, let's begin, and by the way call me Se Hun."

I spent the entire afternoon with Se Hun. He took me to Gourmet 494 for lunch. I never saw or could imagine anything like it. It is in the basement of a high-end department store. They have all kinds of restaurants there. You could get a burger, pizza, ribs, and Mexican food. You pick the food you want, then you are given a buzzer with a number on it. In a few minutes, the food is delivered. He was such a gentleman. He opened doors, paid for lunch, and was very attentive to my needs. I started to feel tired from the lack of sleep I had the prior night and from going place to place. Se Hun takes me back to my hotel.

"Thank you for showing me around. I had fun," I told him
"Yeah me too. Here's my private number, if you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me."
He hands me a card, "you're beautiful," he tells me and as I reach out to get the card, he pulls me to him. I guess he doesn't know his own strength and pulls me hard enough that my head hits him in the face, right in the eye.

I couldn't help but laugh as he is holding his eye.
"How can you laugh?" he asks.
I'm trying to control my laughter, "Let me see."
"No, he said turning his head, you're just going to make fun of me."
I could hear the embarrassment in his voice and I immediately stop laughing, "No I won't."
His eye has already started swelling and turning purple.
"Well, it's a good thing your interview is over the air because you're going to have a black eye."
I touch it and he tenses. "I am so sorry." I softly kiss his eye and he smiles.
"I really should get back and have this looked at," he explains.
"Would it be ok if I text you later to see how you're doing?"
"You better, I expect nothing less."
"Hey, at least I can say I'm the one who gave 'Se Hun a black eye."
"Haha."
He rolls up the window and drives off.
Did he just try to kiss me?